JP6676576B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins a start winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area. And a slot machine that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) when a predetermined bet amount is set and a start operation is performed. In the gaming machine configured to be able to execute the variable display of the identification information as described above, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a predetermined display result on the variable display unit, a predetermined game value (for example, a jackpot) State transition) to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine that initializes a plurality of output ports when power is turned on is known (for example, Patent Document 1). Further, there is known a gaming machine that initializes a plurality of output ports one by one at the time of power failure (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2002-119721 A JP 2002-210192 A

  However, in the gaming machines of Patent Literatures 1 and 2, initialization is not performed in consideration of the content of output information output from an output port, but when a plurality of output ports are initialized, Accordingly, it is more efficient to initialize a plurality of output ports at once, so that the output ports should be appropriately initialized according to the contents of the output information.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately initialize an output port according to the content of output information output from an output port. Aim.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
A plurality of output ports for outputting signals (for example, output port 0 to output port 9);
Initialization means (eg, the main control unit 41) for initializing the output states of the plurality of output ports;
A port output buffer that stores output state data that can specify the output state of the output port,
When outputting a specific signal from the output port, wherein is stored in the port output buffer to update the output state data, based on the output state data stored in the port output buffer, updates the output state of the output port And
When initializing the output state of the output port by the initialization by the initialization means, initialize the output state of the output port without updating the output state data stored in the port output buffer,
The initialization means initializes, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, at the time of start-up or at the time of power failure), for the first output port of the plurality of output ports, only the output state of one output port is initialized. Initialization is performed by an instruction, and among the plurality of output ports, the second output port and the third output port are initialized by an initialization instruction for initializing the output states of the plurality of output ports (for example, a portion performing the processing in FIG. 11). , Parts for performing the processing of Sk4 to Sk11 in FIG. 25).
According to this configuration, the output port can be appropriately initialized according to the content of the output information output from the output port.

The initialization means initializes the first output port before the second output port and the third output port (for example, a part performing the processing of Su1 in FIG. 11 and a part performing the processing of Sk4 in FIG. 25).
According to this configuration, it is possible to individually initialize the output ports that need to be initialized with high priority earlier.

The output information output from the second output port and the third output port is related information (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the output ports 8 and 9 transmit a command to the sub-control unit 91).
According to this configuration, the output ports that output the related output information can be initialized almost at the same time.

Output state data storage means (for example, a port output buffer) for storing output state data capable of specifying the output state of the output port;
At times other than when the initialization means performs initialization, the output state data stored in the output state data storage means is updated, and then the output state of the output port is updated. Is performed, the output state of the output port is updated without updating the output state data stored in the output state data storage means.
According to this configuration, the output port can be efficiently initialized.

When the specific information (for example, a command to the sub-control unit 91) is output from a specific output port (for example, the output ports 8 and 9) of the plurality of output ports, the initialization unit sets the output period of the specific information to Initialize a specific output port when the time has elapsed.
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent unintended information from being output from the specific output port.

Setting operation detecting means (for example, main control unit 41) for detecting a setting operation (for example, reset / setting switch 38);
When the signal for specifying the state of the setting operation detecting means is in a predetermined state, a setting change that can change the degree of advantage for the player by selecting one of a plurality of types of setting values. Setting change state control means (for example, a part for performing the processing in FIG. 13) controllable to a state;
Interrupt generation means (for example, a part for performing the processing in FIG. 24) for generating an interrupt in accordance with establishment of an interrupt condition;
Interrupt processing executing means for executing an interrupt processing based on the interrupt (for example, a part performing the processing in FIG. 24);
Command storage means (for example, a command queue) for storing a command output from the output port,
By executing the interrupt processing, a command stored in the command storage unit is output from an output port (for example, a part performing the processing of Sj24 in FIG. 24),
When the setting change state is controlled, a command related to the setting change state is stored in the command storage unit before an interrupt occurs during the setting change state (for example, a part that performs the process of St2 in FIG. 13). ).
According to this configuration, a command relating to the setting change state can be output promptly.

Setting operation detecting means (for example, main control unit 41) for detecting a setting operation (for example, reset / setting switch 38);
When the signal for specifying the state of the setting operation detecting means is in a predetermined state, a setting change that can change the degree of advantage for the player by selecting one of a plurality of types of setting values. Setting change state control means (for example, a part for performing the processing in FIG. 13) controllable to a state;
Interrupt generation means (for example, a part for performing the processing in FIG. 24) for generating an interrupt in accordance with establishment of an interrupt condition;
Interrupt processing executing means for executing an interrupt processing based on the interrupt (for example, a part performing the processing in FIG. 24);
Output data storage means (for example, an output buffer) for storing output data for outputting a signal from the output port,
By executing the interrupt processing, a signal based on the output data stored in the output data storage means is output from the output port (for example, a part performing the processing of Sj23 in FIG. 24),
When controlled to the setting change state, output data to be output in connection with the setting change state is stored in the output data storage unit before an interrupt occurs during the setting change state (for example, FIG. For performing the processing of St1).
According to this configuration, it is possible to quickly output the output data to be output regarding the setting change state.

Also, in order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine of the present invention,
In a gaming machine for playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
A plurality of output ports for outputting signals (for example, output port 0 to output port 9);
Initialization means (for example, main control unit 41) for initializing the plurality of output ports,
The initialization means initializes a plurality of output ports when a first predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when power is turned off) and initializes a plurality of output ports when a second predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, at startup). Then, a plurality of output ports are initialized in a different order (for example, a part performing the processing of FIG. 11 and a part performing the processing of Sk4 to Sk11 of FIG. 25).
According to this configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the initialization of the output port according to the situation at the time of the initialization.

The first predetermined condition is that power supply is stopped,
The initialization means initializes, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, an output port that outputs information that should be given priority over other information with priority over other output ports (for example, Sk4 in FIG. 25). A part where the processing is performed before the processing of Sk5 to Sk11).
According to this configuration, it is possible to individually initialize the output ports that need to have a high-priority initialization earlier.

The initialization means initializes the output ports other than the predetermined output port in the same order (for example, a portion for initializing the output port 7, the output port 8, and the source port 9 in the same order in FIGS. 11 and 25). ).
According to this configuration, the output port can be efficiently initialized.

  It should be noted that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the example to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine. (A) is a sectional view of the medal selector in a state where the flow path switching solenoid is turned off, and (b) is an AA sectional view of (a). (A) is a cross-sectional view of the medal selector in a state where the flow path switching solenoid is turned on, and (b) is a BB cross-sectional view of (a). (A) and (b) are the peripheral portions of the inserted medal sensor in the cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 4 (a), and (a) is a cross section when no inserted medal sensor (physical sensor) detects a medal. It is a figure, (b) is sectional drawing when a medal is detected by an inserted medal sensor (physical sensor). FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a ROM and a RAM mounted on a main control unit. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating details of a memory map of a ROM and a RAM mounted on a main control unit. It is a figure showing the relation between a game field and a non-game field. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating output contents at an output port. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control contents of a startup setting process performed by a main control unit. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control contents of an initial setting process performed by a main control unit. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control contents of a setting change process performed by a main control unit. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control content of a main process performed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game start waiting process which a main control part performs. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control contents of a medal insertion signal process performed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the medal sensor process which a main control part performs. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the control contents of a medal sensor check process performed by a main control unit. This is a timing chart for describing a state transition of a medal insertion signal in which a normal passage of a medal is determined in the medal insertion signal processing and the medal sensor check processing. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the data processing for the duty ratio monitoring performed by the main control unit. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing control contents of each state counting process performed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the accessory ratio update process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for explaining the update situation of a total buffer, a buffer for 6000 times calculation, and a buffer for outputting total cumulative calculation. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the control contents of a timer interrupt process (main) performed by a main control unit. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing control contents of a power interruption process (main) performed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the non-game related process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the sensor monitoring process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the sensor monitoring process which a main control part performs. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing control contents of a test signal output process performed by a main control unit. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control contents of a medal passage time timer update process performed by a main control unit. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the control contents of a display monitor output data selection process performed by a main control unit. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the control contents of a display monitor output data selection process performed by a main control unit. It is a figure for explaining blink control of a duty ratio monitor. FIG. 14 is a front view showing the internal structure of the slot machine in Embodiment 2. It is a figure showing the example of a display of a game machine information display. It is a figure showing a tallying method of data displayed on a game machine information display. It is a figure showing the data extracted in an extraction process.

  Embodiments for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments.

  Embodiment 1 of a slot machine which is a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes And a front door 1b rotatably supported at the side end of the housing 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. ) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three continuous symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  A plurality of types of symbols (for example, “7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, “replay”, etc.) that are mutually identifiable are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. In this order, 21 are drawn respectively. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in upper, middle, lower, and upper tiers, respectively, in the see-through window 3 provided substantially at the center of the front door 1b.

  Each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by a correspondingly provided reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 3), so that the symbols of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

  The reels 2L, 2C, 2R of the present embodiment can be used by the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface. Although it is a configuration capable of performing a variable display for moving a plurality of visually recognizable symbols, the means for performing a variable display for moving a plurality of symbols may be other than a reel. A configuration or the like that can perform variable display by moving a belt on which symbols are arranged may be used.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting a reference position and a reel LED 55 for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back are provided for the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. , Are provided. The reel LED 55 includes twelve LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are arranged so as to output a detection signal when the lower end of the symbol area of the symbol number 1 for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R passes a predetermined position on each reel. In each reel, the lower end of the symbol area of symbol number 1 is the reel reference position.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element. The liquid crystal display 51 is provided with a transparent region 51 b corresponding to the transparent window 3 of the display region 51 a and a transparent window 3. Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  In the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). The MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when setting the maximum bet number among the predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state within the range, setting of medals and bets stored as credits The adjustment switch 10 operated when the medals used in the game are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and the bet amount are returned), the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, the reels 2L, 2C The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the 2R and the effect switch 56 used for the effect are operable by the player respectively. It is provided.

  In this embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotating, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the reel that stops third is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop. Alternatively, it is referred to as a final stop.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b displays a credit indicator 11 displaying the number of medals stored as credits, and shows the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize and the contents of the error when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code, etc., a 1 BET LED 14 for notifying by light that the bet number is set to 1, a 2 BET LED 15 for notifying by light that the bet number is set to 2, and a setting of 3 bet numbers A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that a game has been inserted, a request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that a game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (because a certain period of time has not elapsed since the last game started, reel rotation starts Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the effect that the stand to have the state) during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet amount by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 3) are provided to notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid. An effect LED 56a (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the effect switch 56 to notify by lighting that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective.

  Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a hit state described later without opening the front door 1b by a predetermined key operation, A set value display 24 on which a set value at that time is displayed during a change of a set value to be described later or a check of the set value, a stop state at a predetermined timing (the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) State switch) for selecting the validity / invalidity of the striking function to be controlled to the state (state). Automatic settlement processing (payment (return) of medals stored as credits irrespective of the operation of the player) at a predetermined timing. The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be controlled in the processing), and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are connected to a later-described E provided inside the housing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one of the par tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side and the medal payout port 9 side, and detects a medal that has been input from the medal input section 4 and has flowed to the hopper tank 34a side. An inserted medal sensor 31, a medal selector 29 having an insertion port sensor 26 for detecting insertion of a foreign substance on the upstream side of the inserted medal sensor 31, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an open state of the front door 1b are provided. Have been.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 3) and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are respectively provided inside the housing 1a. A reel unit 2 including detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 3), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 3) for outputting an external output signal, and storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4. Hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 3) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout port 9, and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b ( (See FIG. 3) and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 3) for detecting that the stored medals are full.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and normally functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stopped state. In a setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (a payout rate) of an internal lottery described later, and a power supply operated when turning on / off the power supply A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b is provided on the front of the power supply box 100 because the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a clerk or the like. The set key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a person such as a clerk having the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after opening the front door 1b by key operation, among the clerks of the amusement shop, only the clerk having the key for operating the setting key switch 37 is available. Operation is allowed.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets set according to the game state is set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. When medals are inserted in more than the maximum number among the prescribed numbers corresponding to the gaming state, the medals are added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of the symbols displayed in the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of the winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the pay line LN set across the middle row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, and the middle row of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle row. It is defined as a line. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in order to easily recognize that the combination of the symbols constituting the prize on the prize line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (LM1 is a left middle right reel separately from the prize line LN). LM2 is a line extending from the middle of the left middle right reel, LM3 is a line extending from the bottom of the left middle right reel, and LM4 is a middle line of the lower left and middle reels. , A line extending over the upper stage of the right reel.). The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of the symbols arranged on the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of the symbols constituting the specific prize is arranged on the prize line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are invalid. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that becomes a winning when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is arranged, a symbol forming a specific winning on the winning line LN is formed. This is to make it easy to recognize that the combination is complete.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper line of the reel 2L, the upper line of the reel 2C, and the upper line of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L which are set across the symbols arranged in the upper line in the horizontal direction. Lower line, lower line of the reel 2C, lower line of the reel 2R, that is, an invalid line LM2 set over the symbols horizontally arranged in the lower line, upper line of the reel 2L, middle line of the reel 2C, lower line of the reel 2R, that is, An invalid line LM3 set over a symbol lined down right, a lower line of the reel 2L, a middle line of the reel 2C, and an upper line of the reel 2R, that is, an invalid line set up over a symbol lined up rightward. Four types of LM4 are defined as invalid lines LM.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, “Bell-watermelon-cherry”) determined as a combination in the winning line LN is completed as a winning combination, a predetermined symbol combination is obtained. Are aligned, a symbol combination (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”), which is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined symbol combination, is arranged in one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Includes roles that can make it appear as if a prize has been won by a combination of symbols arranged in any of them. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that are aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned with the pay line LN is referred to as a symbol combination as an index, and constitutes a symbol combination as an index. The design is called an index design.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate, and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R change continuously. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3.

  When one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) is displayed on each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the winning line LN. As a result, when the game stops, a prize is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the prize and added to the credit. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid directly from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when a combination of symbols accompanied by a transition of the gaming state is stopped on the pay line LN as a result of displaying the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the game state is shifted to a gaming state corresponding to the combination of the symbols. .

  In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and ends when all the reels stop. One unit of control (game control) for executing the game is started when all controls accompanying the end of the previous game are completed, and when all controls accompanying the end of the game are completed. finish.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, the winning may be determined based on a combination of display results derived for all of the two or more reels. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display device is constituted by physical reels, but the variable display device may be constituted by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. Then, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated to when the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped is 190 milliseconds (ms).

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and change a pattern of 80 × 20 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1600 frames. Therefore, a maximum of four symbols is required for 190 milliseconds. Can be pulled in. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols four frames away from the symbols, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol used as the reference is 4 Since the symbol up to the top of the frame can be displayed in the lower row, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reels corresponding to the stop switch are displayed on the winning line. The symbols arranged within five frames including the symbol displayed on the winning line can be displayed on the winning line.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is particularly necessary to distinguish them. The reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C may be referred to as a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be referred to as a right reel. An operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control is performed by the game control board 40, and the game is controlled by the effect control board 90. The control of the effect according to the state is performed, and the power supply board 101 generates a drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1, and supplies the drive power to the respective units.

  A power supply of AC 100 V is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage required for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the power supply of AC 100 V, and the game control board 40 and the production control board 90. It is supplied to. The hopper motor 34b, the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the inserted medal sensor 31, and the door opening are provided. The detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input. In addition, the game control board 40 includes the above-described credit indicator 11, game assist indicators 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, insertion request LED 17, start valid LED 18, waiting LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch valid LED 21, , Middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, a set value display 24, a flow path switching solenoid 30, and reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the hopper motor 34b described above via the power supply board 101. These electric components are connected and driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d, and includes a random number circuit for generating a random number for an internal lottery. The main control unit 41 performs directly and indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40, and the switches are connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101. A switch detection circuit 44 that takes in the detected signal and transmits the signal to the main control unit 41, and a motor drive that transmits the motor drive signal (phase signal of the stepping motor) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. Circuit switching between the circuit 45 and the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 A solenoid drive circuit 46 for transmitting to the solenoid 30, an LED drive circuit 47 for transmitting the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40, and a supply to the slot machine 1. A power cut-off detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage drop is detected by monitoring the voltage of the power supply to be turned on; And a reset circuit 49 that supplies a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power supply is unstable.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is transmitted in only one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41.

  The I / O port 41d includes output ports 0 to 9, and the main control unit 41 can output control signals for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R from the output port 0 and the output port 1. A control signal for the left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R and a control signal for the flow path switching solenoid 30 can be output, and a control signal for the hopper motor 34b and an external output signal can be output from the output port 3. Control signals of the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicators 12, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replay LED 20, and the BET switch valid LED 21 from the output port 4 and the output port 5. The test signal can be output from the output port 6 and the output port can be output. 7 than is capable of outputting an external output signal, which can output a command from the output port 8 and an output port 9.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly performs a process according to the control state as a main process until the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes, and responds to the change in the detection state of various switches. Execute the process of shifting in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes the timer interrupt processing (main) at fixed time intervals (about 0.56 milliseconds in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt processing (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time during which the processing repeated in the main processing repeats according to the control state and the execution time of the timer interrupt processing (main). Thus, at least one cycle of the process repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is performed at least.

  The effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. In addition, effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55 are connected. These effect devices are controlled based on a sub-control unit 91 mounted on an effect control board 90. It is designed to be driven. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55. However, an output control unit that directly performs output control of the effect device separately from the sub-control unit 91 is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the rendering device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the rendering device based on the output pattern determined by the sub-control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 and the output control The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect devices, but the effect device is not limited to these, and for example, a display that is driven mechanically. A device or a mechanically driven role object may be applied as the rendering device.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d, and controls an effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the display, an effect effect LED 52, an LED drive circuit 93 for controlling the drive of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, A reset circuit 95 for providing a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a predetermined time; a switch detection circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90; A clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information; The power supply voltage supplied to the lot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power cutoff detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the voltage drop to the sub CPU 91a, and other circuits are mounted. Have been.

  The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in a lottery that influences the advantage for the player such as an internal lottery. The set value is made up of six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate decreasing as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the set value display 24 is updated by one (when further operated from the set value 6, the set value is changed to 1). Return). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state where the game can proceed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the game state is determined, and the game is performed on the condition that the specified number of bets is set according to the game state. Can be started. In the present embodiment, the pay line LN is activated when a prescribed number of bets is set according to the gaming state.

  In this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in this embodiment, the activated pay line LN is always activated. A winning combination is achieved when a combination of symbols called a combination is arranged on the winning line LN thus obtained (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into small winning combinations with medal payout and re-starting so that the next game can be started without setting the number of bets. There are a gaming role and a special role accompanied by a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, the small role and the replaying role are also collectively referred to as a general role. In order for a winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to permit winning of each of the above-mentioned roles before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7). At the time of detection) using a random number. Note that among the winning flags of these roles, the winning flags of the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. The combination is enabled until the combination of the permitted combinations is completed by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of the permitted combinations is completed. That is, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of combinations permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. Becomes

  In addition, in the internal lottery, there is provided a general role (hereinafter, referred to as a duplicate winning role) that is won by overlapping with the special role. If the double winning role is won in the internal lottery, the special role is also duplicated. The symbol combination that constitutes the duplicate winning combination stops on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, indicating that there is a possibility that the special combination may be won. It has become.

  Further, in the internal lottery, only when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined stop order, the symbols constituting the winning combination are aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and a small winning that can generate a winning is provided. A replaying role (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a pushing role) and a small role, a replaying role that can stop the symbols constituting the role regardless of the stop order in line with the pay line LN and generate a winning ( Non-pushing sequence).

  In addition, in the internal lottery, special roles (special small role or special replaying role) that are different from normal roles are included as the roles that can be won. A right to be controlled by an assist time (hereinafter, referred to as AT) described later (hereinafter, referred to as AT right) can be won over the number of games.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 notifies the operating mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. The control can be performed during an assist time (hereinafter, referred to as AT), which is a notification period in which the notification can be executed. A right controlled by the AT is won, and a predetermined start condition (for example, after the right of the AT is won, a predetermined After the number of games elapses, a predetermined symbol combination stops on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R after the AT right is won, etc.), and the main control unit 41 starts controlling the AT. , AT. Then, in the case where the AT is controlled, the navigation notification is executed by winning the navigation target combination (corresponding combination of the above-mentioned pressing combinations) according to the gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. By notifying the operation modes (pressing order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and transmitting a command capable of specifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player to the sub-control unit 91, the liquid crystal is displayed. A navigation effect using the display 51 or the like is executed. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, it is possible to reliably win the winning combination that has been won by the internal lottery. In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and the navigation effect by satisfying a certain condition even in the normal state where the AT is not controlled.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R performed by the main control unit 41 will be described. When the rotation of the reels starts, and when the reels are stopped and the reels that are still spinning remain, the main control unit 41 determines the winning number and the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b. By referring to the table, a stop control table is created for each rotating reel. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the reel being rotated is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the slip of the referred stop control table is performed. Based on the frame number, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing up to four symbols after detecting the stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to five frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Further, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to draw up to four symbols and stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. The stop position of the symbol can be designated from a maximum of five symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, if any one of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning combinations within the pull-in range of a maximum of four frames can be aligned and stopped on the pay line. If possible, a control is performed to stop the rolls in a uniform manner, and for the winning combination, a control is performed to stop the rolls without aligning them in the pull-in range of a maximum of four frames.

  When the special role and the small role are elected at the same time, such as when the small role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, the maximum If it is possible to stop all the winning combinations in the 4-frame pull-in range, control is performed to align and stop the winning small roles. If it is not possible to draw in, if it is possible to stop all the special roles that have been won in the pay-in range of a maximum of four frames on the winning line, control will be performed to align and stop them. That is, control is performed to stop the four frames without being aligned in the pull-in range. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the small role on the pay line is given priority over the special role, and the special role can be won only when the small role cannot be drawn. When the special role and the small role can be drawn in at the same time, only the small role is drawn in, and the small role and the special role are not aligned on the winning line at the same time. In addition, when the special role and the small role are elected at the same time, the control to arrange the special role on the winning line has priority over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn, the small role is placed on the winning line. Alignment control may be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the special role and the replaying role are simultaneously won, for example, when the replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, a stop operation is performed. At this time, a control is performed in which the symbols of the replaying game are aligned and stopped within a pull-in range of a maximum of four frames on the winning line. In this case, the symbols constituting the replaying game or the symbols forming the replaying game simultaneously won are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less on any of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. Since the stop can be stopped at an arbitrary position within the pull-in range of 4 frames, if the special role and the replaying role are simultaneously won, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Instead, the re-game players will always win. In other words, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-gaming combination on the winning line is given priority over the special combination, and the re-gaming combination always wins. When the special role and the replaying role can be drawn in at the same time, only the replaying role is drawn in and the special role does not coincide with the replaying role on the winning line.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed by using the stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. A configuration in which the stop position is specified from the table and stop control for stopping the reel at the specified stop position is performed.The stop position that can be stopped at the timing of the stop operation is searched without using the stop control table or the stop position table. Specified and configured to perform stop control to stop the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using stop control table, stop control using stop position table, stop possible without using stop control table or stop position table A configuration in which stop control by searching and specifying a stop position is used together, and a configuration in which stop control is performed by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table It may be.

[About the medal selector]
The structure of the medal selector 29 arranged inside the front door 1b will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the state in which the medal selector 29 is viewed from the back side of the front door 1b will be described as the front side of the medal selector 29.

  The medal selector 29 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and an inflow port 141 through which medals can flow into the main body is provided on the upper side wall of the main body of the medal selector 29. An outlet 142 through which medals can flow out from the inside of the main body to the outside of the hopper tank 34a is provided on the left side wall of the main body, and on the lower side wall of the main body, A discharge port 143 capable of discharging medals to the outside of the medal payout port 9 is provided. Further, inside the main body of the medal selector 29, there is formed a medal flow-down channel having a substantially L-shape in a front view communicating from the inflow port 141 to the outflow port 142. As shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 5B, the side wall of the medal flow-down flow path is directed from the lower side to the upper side so that the upper end of the flowing-down medal is inclined forward from the lower end. It is inclined. In addition, a medal flow-down flow path that is substantially S-shaped in a front view and that communicates from the inflow port 141 to the discharge port 143 is formed. Hereinafter, of the medal flow paths inside the main body of the medal selector 29, the flow path on the inlet 141 side is the medal inflow path 29a, the flow path on the outlet 142 side is the medal receiving flow path 29b, and the medal flow path on the discharge port 143 side. The channel is referred to as a medal return channel 29c.

  In the medal selector 29, the authenticity (shape, size, thickness, etc.) of the inserted medal is determined. After the authentic medal flows from the inlet 141, the main body of the medal selector 29 is determined. After flowing down the inner medal inflow channel 29a and the medal receiving channel 29b and passing through the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, the detected medal sensors 31a to 31c detect the outgoing medal sensors 31a to 31c. Spilled out of. The medals are guided to the hopper tank 34a via a medal chute 142a (see FIG. 2). On the other hand, the false medals flow into the medal return flow path 29c during the flow of the medal inflow flow path 29a after flowing from the inflow port 141, flow down the medal return flow path 29c, and flow out of the discharge port 143. You. Then, the medals are returned to the lower plate from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 1) via a medal return passage (not shown) provided below the medal selector 29.

  Also, at the confluence of the medal inflow channel 29a, the medal receiving channel 29b, and the medal return channel 29c, the channel switching solenoid 30 (see FIG. 3) provided on the front side of the main body of the medal selector 29 is excited. In cooperation, before the medals flowing down the medal inflow channel 29a flow into the medal receiving channel 29b, the medals are forcibly dropped downward from the medal inflow channel 29a and the medals are returned. A flow path switching plate 147 for flowing into the flow path 29c is provided swingably.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the flow path switching plate 147, when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not excited, that is, when the reception of medals is not permitted, as shown in FIGS. The lower side is open, and can swing so that the medal inflow channel 29a and the medal return channel 29c communicate with each other. Further, in a state in which the flow path switching solenoid 30 is excited, that is, in a state in which reception of medals is permitted, as shown in FIGS. By swinging in the direction (the direction of arrow A), the upper end surface of the flow path switching plate 147 constitutes the bottom surface of the medal inflow path 29a, and the lower side of the medal inflow path 29a is closed to set the medal inflow. It is configured to be swingable so that the channel 29a and the medal return channel 29c do not communicate with each other. With such a configuration, in a state where the flow path switching solenoid 30 is excited, medals flowing from the inflow port 141 and flowing down the medal inflow flow path 29a flow down along the upper end surface of the flow path switching plate 147, It flows into the medal receiving channel 29b and flows out from the outlet 142.

  An inlet sensor 26 for detecting passage of medals flowing from the inlet 141 is provided upstream of the medal inflow passage 29a, and an outlet 142 is provided downstream of the medal receiving passage 29b. Inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c for detecting the passage of the ejected medals are provided.

  Out of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, the inserted medal sensors 31a and 31c pass the medal when the light receiving unit detects the interruption of the light from the light emitting unit when the medal passes between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit. The inserted medal sensor 31b is a physical sensor that detects the passage of medals by detecting the operation of the movable piece 180 that operates in conjunction with the passage of medals by the detector 183. Hereinafter, the inserted medal sensor 31a may be referred to as inserted medal sensor 1, the inserted medal sensor 31b may be referred to as inserted medal sensor 2, and the inserted medal sensor 31c may be referred to as inserted medal sensor 3. Further, a range in which the passing of medals is detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c may be referred to as a detection range A.

  Next, the configuration of the inserted medal sensor 31b, which is a physical sensor, will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) are views showing the periphery of the inserted medal sensor 31b in the cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 4 (a), and FIG. 6 (a) shows the detection of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. FIG. 6B is a diagram when the medal has not passed through the range A, and FIG. 6B is a diagram when the medal has passed through the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 (a), 5 (a), 6 (a), and 6 (b), the movable medal sensor 31b is mounted on the side wall of the medal selector 29 on the lower part of the medal receiving flow path 29b on the downstream side. The piece 180 is provided so as to be able to appear and disappear in the medal receiving channel 29b. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, a detector 183 is provided at a position corresponding to the movable piece 180 outside the medal receiving flow path 29b. In the detector 183, a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are provided in the detecting unit 183a.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the medal passes through the medal receiving flow path 29b, the movable piece 180 retreats the distal end portion 180b of the movable piece 180 from the medal receiving flow path 29b. The detected part 180a provided at the end of the movable piece 180 is caused to enter between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of the detecting part 183a, and the light emitted from the light emitting part to the light receiving part is It is shut off and the detector 183 detects passage of a medal. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the medal does not pass through the medal receiving flow path 29b, the tip 180b of the movable piece 180 protrudes into the medal receiving flow path 29b. Is being biased. In this state, the detected portion 180a of the movable piece 180 does not enter between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion of the detecting portion 183a, and may block light emitted from the light emitting portion of the detecting portion 183a to the light receiving portion. Since there is no medal, the passage of the medal is not detected by the detector 183.

[About memory area and program of main control unit]
FIG. 7 is an address map of a memory area used by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 7, the memory area used by the main control unit 41 includes a memory area (0000H to 7FFFH) allocated to the ROM 41b and a memory area (F000H to FFFFH) allocated to the RAM 41c.

  The memory area of the ROM 41b includes a program / data area (0000H to 26FFH) in which programs and fixed data are stored, a ROM comment area (2700H to 277FH) in which arbitrary data such as a program title and version can be set, A vector table area (2780H to 27A7H) in which an upper address of a subroutine of a CALLV instruction to be executed and a start address of a timer interrupt process (main) are set, and parameters for setting internal functions of the main control unit 41 by hardware. Are set, and an unused area (2800H to 7FFFH) where access is prohibited is included.

  The parameters set in the HW parameter area in the ROM 41b include the last address (HPREND) of the ROM area used in the program / data area, the start address (HRAMSTAT) and the last address (HRAMEND) of the RAM area whose access is prohibited.

  The memory area of the RAM 41c includes an available area (F000H to F400H) that can be used as a work, and an internal function register area (F4B0H to F4B0H) in which a register group for controlling each function mounted on the main control unit 41 is stored. F6FFH) and unused areas where access is prohibited (F401H to F4AFH, F700H to FFFFH).

  FIG. 8 is an address map of the program / data area in the ROM 41b and the usable area in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the program / data area in the ROM 41b includes a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, a game data area in which game data used by the game program is stored, and It includes a use area 1, a non-game program area in which a non-game program not related to the progress of the game is stored, a non-game data area in which non-game data used by the non-game program is stored, and an unused area 2. .

  The progress of the game is to advance a series of processes constituting the game. In the case of a slot machine, the number of bets is set and the game can be started. Advancing a step of causing the reel to stop, deriving a display result, and giving a value such as a medal according to the display result.

  A game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game are separately allocated, and are allocated rearward in the storage area of the ROM 41b among the game program area and the non-program area. Since the unused area 1 having at least 16 bytes or more is allocated to the area before the non-program area, the storage area includes a game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game. Can be easily specified according to the difference between

  Further, the game program area and the game data area, and the non-game program area and the non-game data area are respectively allocated to continuous areas, while the game program area and the game data area related to the progress of the game and the non-game data area related to the progress of the game. Since the game program and the non-game data area are allocated to areas that are not continuous across the unused area 1 of at least 16 bytes or more, the game program area and the game data area related to the progress of the game and the A non-game program and a non-game data area that are not related can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

  In the above description, “before and after the storage area” means the magnitude relationship of the address values assigned to the storage area, with the smaller address being the front and the larger address being the rear. For this reason, a storage area allocated behind one storage area corresponds to a storage area having an address value larger than that of one storage area, and a storage area allocated ahead of one storage area. , A storage area having an address value smaller than that of one storage area.

  Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a game program is allocated behind the non-game program area, and an unused area is allocated in front of the game program allocated behind the non-game program area. A game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

  Further, the game program area and the non-game program area may be assigned to areas adjacent to each other with the unused area 1 interposed therebetween. A non-game program irrespective of the progress of the game can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

  Further, in the unused areas 1 and 2 of the program / data area of the ROM 41b, since 0 values are stored in all areas, a game program area and a game data area, a non-game program area and a non-game data, The unused areas 1 and 2 can be easily distinguished from each other, and even when illegal data is stored in the unused areas 1 and 2, it can be easily found.

  It should be noted that the configuration may be such that 1 is stored in all the unused areas 1 and 2 of the program / data area of the ROM 41b. Even in such a configuration, the game program area and the game data area and the non-game The program area and the non-game data can be easily distinguished from the unused areas 1 and 2, and even if the unused areas 1 and 2 contain illegal data, it can be easily found. .

  Further, if the configuration is such that the game program area and the non-game program area are assigned to separate areas, the game program area and the non-game program area may be configured to be applied to adjacent areas. Even with such a configuration, a game program area related to the progress of the game and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

  In addition, both the game program area and the non-game program area start from the address (0H) of the same lower 4 digits when the address is expressed in binary notation, and the program / data area of the ROM 41b. Among them, the game program area related to the progress of the game and the non-game program area not related to the progress of the game can be easily distinguished from other areas.

  In addition, both the game program area and the non-game program area not only start from the address of the same lower 4 digits when the address is expressed in binary but also the lower 1 digit when the address is expressed in hexadecimal. Starts from the same address (0H) of 0, so that the game program area and the non-game program area can be easily distinguished from other areas not only in the case where the address is expressed in binary but also in the case where the address is expressed in hexadecimal. can do.

  In both the game program area and the non-game program area, regardless of whether the address is expressed in binary or hexadecimal, the lower N (N is a natural number of 1 or more) digits starts from the address having the same value. With such a configuration, the game program area and the non-game program area can be easily distinguished from other areas. For example, the lower N (N is a natural number of 1 or more) digit having the same value of 1 The same effect can be obtained with a configuration starting from the address of

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the usable area of the RAM 41c includes a game RAM area used as a work by the game program, a non-game RAM area used as a work by the non-game program, and an unused area 4. The game RAM area includes a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area 3, and a game stack area in which a game program saves data. The non-game RAM area includes a game stack area. It includes an area that can be referenced by a program, an area that cannot be referenced by a game program, and a non-game stack area in which a non-game program saves data. In the present embodiment, the game stack area and the non-game stack area are individually provided in different areas. However, a configuration in which one stack area shared by the game program and the non-game program may be provided.

  The unused area 3 is an area in which neither the game program nor the non-game program is used, and is a surplus area with respect to the game RAM area having a predetermined capacity.

  The unused area 4 is an area of 16 bytes or more in which neither the game program nor the non-game program is used. Since the game RAM area and the non-game RAM area are allocated to areas that are not continuous across the unused area 4, the game RAM area used by the game program related to the progress of the game and the non-game RAM area not related to the progress of the game The non-game RAM area used by the game program can be easily specified according to the difference in the storage area.

  Hereinafter, the game program area, the game data area, and the game RAM area may be collectively referred to as a game area, and the non-game program area, the non-game data area, and the non-game RAM area may be collectively referred to as a non-game area. . The unused area 1 and the unused area 2, the unused area 3 and the unused area 4 may be collectively referred to as an unused area.

  When the main control unit 41 accesses a prohibited area of the program / data area of the ROM 41b based on a parameter set in the HW parameter area, the access is permitted in an available area of the RAM 41c. When an area other than the set area is accessed, when an area other than the program / data area in the ROM 41b is accessed, and when an area other than the usable area in the RAM 41c is accessed, In other words, when an illegal access is reset when an access is made to a memory area that cannot be accessed in a normal operation, the progress of the game is disabled. If an unauthorized program is stored in an unused area or the like of the RAM 41c, Even, it is possible to prevent illegal program from being executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, a game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to a program / data area of the ROM 41b to which access is permitted by a program, and the program / data area is located before the non-game program area behind the game program area. An unused area 1 is allocated to the area, and a lump of the program / data area including the area from the start address of the game program area to the end address of the non-game program is set based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. Access to the area (the area from the game program area to the non-game data area) is set to be permitted all at once, while the other areas, that is, the game program, game data, non-game program, Non-game data is not stored Because it is forbidden access to the area later than trick data, it is possible to prevent conducted unintended control by malware or illegal data.

  Further, in the program / data area of the ROM 41b, the access of which is permitted by the program, a game area is allocated behind the non-game program area, and an unused area is provided in an area before the game program area behind the non-game program area. Is assigned and, based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, access to a group of areas including the area from the start address of the non-game program area to the end address of the game program in the program / data area is collectively performed. Even if access is set to be permitted while access to other areas is prohibited, unintended control by an unauthorized program or data can be prevented.

  A game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area, and an unused area 1 is allocated to an area in front of the non-game program area behind the game program area. Of the areas, one area including the game program area (the area from the game program area to the game data area) and one area including the non-game program (the area from the non-game program area to the non-game data area) A configuration may be adopted in which access is set to allow access and access to other areas is prohibited. Even in such a configuration, access is made to an area of the program / data area where no game program or non-game program is stored. Access is prohibited, the intention of malicious programs and data Can be prevented without control will take place. Further, in the program / data area of the ROM 41b to which access is permitted by the program, a game area is allocated behind the non-game program area, and an unused area is provided in an area before the game program area behind the non-game program area. Are allocated, and among the program / data areas, a group including the game program area (area from the game program area to the game data area) and a group including the non-game program (from the non-game program area to the non-game Access to the data area) and access to other areas may be prohibited. Even in such a configuration, a game program or a non-game Access to an area where no program is stored Because There is inhibited, it is possible to prevent conducted unintended control by malware or illegal data.

  Further, in the above description, the area to which access is permitted in the program / data area itself is set. However, by setting the area to which access is prohibited in the program / data area, the area to which access is indirectly set is set. It is good also as a structure performed.

  The main control unit 41 determines, based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, that the user program is executed in an area other than the designated area where the program traveling is permitted, that is, that the user program is executed in a normal operation. When the user program is executed in the non-existing area, the IAT circuit 506a outputs the IAT generation signal, thereby disabling the progress of the game. Therefore, the unused area of the ROM 41b, the area unrelated to the operation, and the unoccupied area of the RAM 41c. Even if an unauthorized program is stored in the use area or the like, the execution of the unauthorized program can be prevented.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, a game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to a program / data area of the ROM 41b to which access is permitted by a program, and the program / data area is located before the non-game program area behind the game program area. The unused area 1 is allocated to the area, and the IAT circuit 506a permits the program running for each of the game program area and the non-game program area in the program / data area based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area. While the area is set as the designated area, program running in other areas, that is, areas where the game program or the non-game program is not stored in the program / data area is prohibited. Control line It can be prevented been.

  Further, in the program / data area of the ROM 41b, the access of which is permitted by the program, a game area is allocated behind the non-game program area, and an unused area is provided in an area before the game program area behind the non-game program area. Is assigned, and based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, the IAT circuit 506a sets each of the game program area and the non-game program area in the program / data area as a designated area in which the program running is permitted. Thus, even if the program running in other areas is prohibited, it is possible to prevent unintended control by an unauthorized program or unauthorized data from being performed.

  Note that a game program area and a non-game program area are allocated to the program / data area, an unused area 1 is allocated to an area in front of the non-game program area behind the game program area, and an HW parameter area is allocated. Based on the parameters set in (1), a group of areas (areas from the game program area to the non-game data area) including the area from the start address of the game program area to the last address of the non-game program in the program / data area , The IAT circuit 506a may collectively set the designated area for permitting the program running and prohibit the program running in other areas. Even in such a configuration, the program / data area Of which game programs and non-game programs are stored Since the program running in the absence area is prohibited, it is possible to prevent conducted unintended control by malware or illegal data. Further, in the program / data area of the ROM 41b, the access of which is permitted by the program, a game area is allocated behind the non-game program area, and an unused area is provided in the area before the game program area behind the non-game program area. Are assigned, and based on the parameters set in the HW parameter area, a group of areas (from the game program area to the end address of the game program) including the area from the start address of the non-game program area to the end address of the game program in the program / data area The area up to the non-game data area) is collectively set by the IAT circuit 506a as a designated area where program running is permitted, and program running in other areas is prohibited. Unintended control It can be prevented been.

  In the above description, the program / data area is configured to set the area in which the program running is permitted. However, by setting the program / data area in which the program running is prohibited, the program running is indirectly permitted. A configuration in which an area is set may be adopted.

[About instructions used by the program]
The program executed by the main control unit 41 includes a main routine for managing the progress of the entire program, and a subroutine called during the execution of another program.

  Also, a CALL instruction is included as an instruction for causing the main control unit 41 to execute a program stored in the program / data area.

  The CALL instruction is an instruction to call and execute a subroutine stored at an address designated in a main routine or a subroutine. When calling the subroutine by the CALL instruction, the main control unit 41 stores the address of the caller in the stack area, calls and executes the subroutine stored at the specified address. Then, after the subroutine ends, the process returns to the address of the caller stored in the stack area, that is, the main routine or the subroutine program of the caller who has executed the CALL instruction.

  The CALL instruction includes a normal CALL instruction and a CALLV instruction which is a special CALL instruction. A normal CALL instruction is an instruction that specifies both an upper address and a lower address and specifies an address based on the specified upper address and lower address to call a subroutine, whereas the CALLV instruction uses only the lower address. By designating the subroutine, the subroutine is specified by specifying an address based on an upper address previously set in the vector table area of the ROM 41b and the specified lower address, and the subroutine is called. Can be called.

  The RST instruction is an instruction for calling a subroutine stored at a specific address corresponding to a specified value to execute by designating a value corresponding to a plurality of predetermined specific addresses. A subroutine can be called with a smaller amount of data than an instruction or a CALLV instruction. When calling the subroutine by the RST instruction, the main control unit 41 stores the address of the caller in the stack area, calls and executes the subroutine stored at the specific address corresponding to the designated value. After the subroutine ends, the process returns to the address of the caller stored in the stack area, that is, the main routine or the subroutine of the caller who has executed the RST instruction.

  The jump instruction is an instruction for moving to a program stored at an address specified in a main routine or a subroutine. The main control unit 41 moves to the program stored at the address specified by the jump command, and executes the destination program. In this case, unlike the CALL instruction or the RST instruction, even if the program after the movement ends, the program does not return to the source program.

  A subroutine frequently used among the game programs stored in the ROM 41b is stored in a region of the game program region of the ROM 41b where the start address is a specific value (for example, 00H). On the other hand, in the vector table area of the ROM 41b, a specific value is set as an upper address of a subroutine called by the CALLV instruction. Then, when calling the subroutine in which the upper address of the top address becomes the specific value, the main control unit 41 specifies only the lower address using the CALLV instruction, thereby changing the specific value set in the vector table area as the upper address. Then, the lower address specified as the lower address is specified, and the subroutine stored at the combined upper and lower addresses is called and executed. For this reason, an upper address constituting a part of an address used when calling a particularly frequently used subroutine in the game program is set in the vector table in advance as a specific value, and based on the specific value set in the vector table. Address, the subroutine can be called with a smaller amount of data as compared with a normal CALL instruction for calling a program by designating both the upper address and the lower address. It is possible to reduce waste of a program for specifying an address.

  In this embodiment, the head of the subroutine of the game program is stored in the vector table area of the ROM 41b used by the CALLV instruction and the specific address area of the ROM 41b used by the RST instruction. Since it is possible to call a subroutine with a smaller amount of data as compared to the CALL instruction, the use of the CALLV instruction or the RST instruction in the game program makes it possible to reduce the data capacity of the game program. I have. The head of the subroutine of the game program is stored in the vector table area and the specific address area of the ROM 41b, and the head of the non-game program is not stored. The non-game program is executed by the CALLV instruction and the RST instruction. Is not called, and the reduction of the data capacity of the game program is not hindered.

  A particularly frequently used subroutine among the non-game programs stored in the ROM 41b is stored in an area of the non-game program area of the ROM 41b where the start address is a specific value, and a CALLV instruction is stored in a vector table area of the ROM 41b. By setting a specific value as an upper address of a subroutine to be called in the subroutine, and when the main control unit 41 calls a subroutine in which the upper address of the leading address has a specific value, only the lower address is specified by using the CALLV instruction. , The subroutine can be called with a smaller amount of data compared to a normal CALL instruction that calls a program by specifying both the upper address and the lower address. When calling It is possible to reduce the waste of program for specifying the address.

  Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the upper address used when calling by the CALLV instruction is set in a specific register of the main control unit 41 instead of the vector table area.

  In addition to the CALLV instruction, a part of the address is specified by using a value stored in a vector table area, a value set in a specific register, and the like, and by specifying the remaining part of the address, With a configuration using a special CALL instruction that can specify the storage address of a subroutine, it is possible to reduce waste of a program for specifying an address when calling a subroutine. In addition, an identification value having a smaller data amount than an address is assigned to each of a plurality of areas constituting the vector table area, and a storage address of a subroutine is set to each of the plurality of areas. Even with a configuration using a special CALL instruction capable of specifying a storage address of a subroutine stored in an area corresponding to a value, it is possible to reduce waste of a program for specifying an address when calling a subroutine. .

  In addition, game data that is particularly frequently used among game data stored in the ROM 41b is stored in a region of the game data area of the ROM 41b where a head address is a specific value, and a special LD is stored in a vector table area of the ROM 41b. By setting a specific value as the upper address of the data to be read by the instruction, and when the main control unit 41 calls game data in which the upper address of the top address becomes the specific value, the lower address is specified using a special LD instruction. Even in the case where the game data is read out, it is possible to call out the game data with a smaller amount of data as compared with a normal LD instruction for reading out the data by specifying both the upper address and the lower address. Of the program for specifying the address when reading the game data of It can be reduced.

  In addition, the non-game data that is particularly frequently used among the non-game data stored in the ROM 41b is stored in an area of the non-game data area of the ROM 41b where the top address is a specific value, and is stored in the vector table area of the ROM 41b. When a specific value is set as an upper address of data to be read by a special LD instruction, and when the main control unit 41 calls non-game data in which the upper address of the top address has a specific value, only the lower address is used by using the special LD instruction. By designating, even when the non-game data is read, the non-game data is called with a smaller amount of data as compared with a normal LD instruction for reading data by specifying both the upper address and the lower address. And a process for specifying an address when reading these non-game data. It is possible to reduce the waste of lamb.

  The main control unit 41 is activated by the occurrence of a system reset by input of a system reset signal, a WDT reset by a WDT (watchdog timer, not shown), and an illegal access reset described above. The value set in the area, that is, the upper address of the subroutine of the CALLV instruction and the start address of the timer interrupt processing (main) are values indicating the area in the program area where the program or the like is actually stored, or FFFFH (A value set in an unused vector table area), and if the value set in the vector table area is neither a value indicating outside the area where the program is set nor FFFFH, Processing that is not intended and is not originally intended due to the occurrence of interrupts, etc. That would be executed it can be prevented in advance.

  The main control unit 41 includes an LD instruction as an instruction to read data stored in the program / data area. The LD instruction is an instruction for reading data stored at an address specified in a main routine or a subroutine into a specified register. The main control unit 41 reads the data stored at the address specified by the LD instruction, and stores the read data in the register specified by the LD instruction.

  The LD instruction includes a normal LD instruction and an LDQ instruction which is a special LD instruction. The normal LD instruction is an instruction for reading data stored in a specific area of the ROM 41b or the RAM 41c by the upper address and the lower address specified by specifying both the upper address and the lower address, whereas the LDQ instruction is Specifies an address based on an upper address previously set in a special register (Q register) and a lower address specified in a special register (Q register) in the internal function register area of the above-described RAM 41c by designating only the lower address, and stores the address in the ROM 41b or the RAM 41c. An instruction to read data stored in a specific area and store the read data in a specified register. It is possible to store predetermined data in a predetermined register with a smaller amount of data compared to a normal LD instruction. It becomes possible.

  When reading data stored in a specific area of the ROM 41b or the RAM 41c in the main routine or subroutine, all addresses (upper part and lower part) indicating the specific area are read by using an LDQ instruction which is a special LD instruction. Instead of specifying, it is possible to specify only the lower part of the address and read the data in the specific area. By using the LDQ instruction, it is possible to read data with a smaller amount of data compared to a normal LD instruction that reads out data by specifying both the upper address and the lower address, and specifies the address when reading data Waste of a program for performing the program can be reduced.

  Further, among the game data stored in the game RAM area of the RAM 41c, particularly frequently used game data is stored in an area of the game RAM area where the top address is a specific value, and the specific value is stored in a special register ( (Q register) is set as the upper address of the game data, and when the main control unit 41 reads the game data, by specifying only the lower address using the LDQ instruction, the game data is read out. A game data can be read with a smaller amount of data as compared with a normal LD instruction for reading data by specifying both an address and a lower address, and a program for specifying an address when reading these game data is provided. Waste can be reduced.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can change a value set in a special register (Q register) in a main routine or a subroutine. In the setting, a special register (Q register) is set with a specific value indicating a head address of game data frequently used especially by a game program. When a non-game program is called from a game program, the value set in a special register (Q register) is saved, and when the game program is restored, the value set in a special register (Q register) is saved. It will be set again to the value that was used. Thus, when the game program is being executed, a specific value indicating the head address of game data frequently used by the game program is set in a special register (Q register). Game data that is frequently used can be read using the LDQ instruction.

  It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which an upper address used for reading with an LDQ instruction as a special LD instruction is set in a predetermined storage area other than a special register (for example, a Q register), for example, a vector table area. A part of the address is specified by using a value stored in a predetermined storage area such as, for example, and a special LD instruction that can specify the storage address of data by specifying the remaining part of the address by a program is used. With the configuration, it is possible to reduce waste of a program for specifying an address when reading data. Also, for example, by assigning an identification value having a data amount smaller than an address to each of a plurality of areas constituting the vector table area, setting a storage address of data in each of the plurality of areas, and specifying the identification value. Even in a configuration using a special LD instruction capable of specifying a storage address of data stored in an area corresponding to an identification value, it is possible to reduce waste of a program for specifying an address when reading data. Can be.

  In the present embodiment, the same value as the value used in the specific program is stored in the Q register as the specific value, but a value different from the value used in the specific program may be stored. For example, when a non-special program is called, a value different from a value used in the specific program as a specific value in the Q register, and a value of a head address of a storage area storing frequently used data in the non-game program Is stored, and the data capacity of the non-specific program can be reduced by using the LDQ instruction when calling data in the non-specific program.

  The game program is a program related to the progress of the game, and is a program for executing a process that hinders the progress of the game unless a process based on the program is executed. On the other hand, the non-game program is a program that is not related to the progress of the game, and even if it is called from the game program and returns to the game program without executing the processing based on the program, the game can be advanced. This is a program for executing processing.

  In the game program, any of the above-mentioned CALL instruction and LD instruction including a special CALL instruction, such as a CALLV instruction, an RST instruction, and a special LD instruction, an LDQ instruction, may be used. , A subroutine can be specified by specifying an address, and specific game data and non-game data in the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c can be read using a special LD instruction.

  In the non-gaming program, a normal CALL instruction is used for the above-mentioned CALL instruction, but a special CALL instruction, a CALLV instruction, is not used, and an address is specified using a normal CALL instruction. While the subroutine is sometimes called, the subroutine is not called using a special CALL instruction, so that the game program area in the ROM 41b is not accessed by the non-game program.

  In the non-game program, a normal LD instruction or a special LD instruction, that is, an LDQ instruction may be used for the above-described LD instruction. It is possible to read the subroutine and data using a special LD instruction.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the head of the subroutine of the game program is stored in the vector table area and the specific address area of the ROM 41b used by the special CALL instruction and the RST instruction. A game program can be called by using a special CALL instruction. When it is possible to call only the game program by the special CALL command in this way, the special CALL command is used by the non-game program, so that the game program is called by the non-game program. , Or game data may be rewritten by an unintended game program. On the other hand, by calling the program by the normal CALL instruction without using the special CALL instruction by the non-gaming program, the game program is unintentionally called by not using the vector table area and the area of the specific address. Is prevented from being performed.

  In the present embodiment, the LDQ instruction, which is a special LD instruction, specifies a game RAM area using a specific value stored in a special register (Q register), and reads out predetermined game data. By using a special LD instruction even for a non-specific program, game data can be easily read while reducing the data capacity of the non-specific program.

  Note that the LDQ instruction, which is a special LD instruction, can specify a game RAM area using a specific value stored in a special register (Q register) and read out predetermined game data. However, when reading a game data by a special LD instruction, if a specific value of a special register (Q register) is damaged, the game RAM area cannot be normally specified, and unintended data may be lost. There is a risk of being read. On the other hand, by reading the data by the normal LD instruction without using the LDQ instruction which is a special LD instruction by the non-gaming program, the specific value is damaged when switching from the gaming program to the non-gaming program. Even in this case, since the game RAM area is specified and the data is read from the non-game program, unintended data can be prevented from being read.

[About game flow]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 calls the non-game program in the process based on the game program, executes the process based on the non-game program, and ends the process based on the non-game program. Thereafter, the process returns to the processing based on the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 41a executes the processing based on the game program with reference to the game data in the game data area, and uses the game RAM area as a work when executing the processing based on the game program in principle. Then, it is possible to refer to and update the contents of the game RAM area. In addition, when executing the processing based on the non-game program in principle, the main CPU 41a executes the processing based on the non-game program with reference to the game data in the non-game data area, and uses the non-game RAM area as a work. It is possible to refer to and update the contents of the non-game RAM area.

  In executing the processing based on the game program, the main CPU 41a does not refer to the non-game data area and does not update the non-game RAM area, but can refer to the non-game RAM area. In performing the process based on the non-game program, the game data area is not referred to and the game RAM area is not updated, but the game RAM area can be referred to.

  In addition, the processing based on the game program can refer only to a specific area (for example, an error flag setting area indicating abnormality detection) of the non-game RAM area necessary for the game program. In the processing based on the game RAM area, only a specific area necessary for the non-game program (for example, an internal winning flag setting area, a game state setting area, an RT setting area, and the like) can be referred to. In addition, a specific area in the non-game RAM area where processing based on the game program can be referred to, and a specific area in the game RAM area where processing based on the non-game program can be referred to may be assigned to consecutive address areas. Although preferred, a configuration in which a part or the whole is allocated to a discontinuous address area may be used.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a game program area in which a game program relating to the progress of a game is stored, a game data area in which game data referred to by the game program is stored in a readable manner, and work data referred to by the game program. Is stored in a readable and writable manner, a non-game program area in which a non-game program which is a program called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored, and a non-game referenced by the non-game program Since a non-game data area in which data is stored in a readable manner and a non-game RAM area in which work data referenced by the non-game program is stored in a readable and writable manner are separately allocated, a game program, Game data and game program work data, Game program, the workpiece data of the non game data and non-game program, can be easily identified according to a difference in the storage area.

  Also, by dividing the game program area and the game data area from the non-game program area and the non-game data area, the area occupied in the ROM 41b can be compactly managed according to each function. It becomes even easier to identify the relevant data.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to refer to the non-game RAM area when executing the game program, and to refer to the game RAM area when executing the non-game program. In executing the game program, the data used by the non-game program can be easily used, and in executing the non-game program, the data used by the game program can be easily used. On the other hand, when the game program is executed, it is impossible to update the non-game RAM area, and when the non-game program is executed, it is impossible to update the game RAM area. Does not affect the processing of the non-game program, and the non-game program does not affect the processing of the game program.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the processing based on the game program can refer only to a specific area required for the game program (for example, an error flag setting area indicating abnormality detection) in the non-game RAM area. The processing based on the non-gaming program can refer to only a specific area required for the non-gaming program (for example, an internal winning flag setting area, a game state setting area, an RT setting area, etc.) in the game RAM area. Since the data which can be referred to by the game program in the non-game RAM area and the data which can be referred to by the non-game program are limited to a specific area, the reference destination of the game program or the non-game program can be easily specified. be able to.

[About output contents at output port]
As shown in FIG. 10, the parallel output port provided in the main control unit 41 has output ports 0 to 9.

  The output port 0 among the parallel output ports can output drive signals for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R.

  Output port 1 of the parallel output ports can output drive signals for reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. In this embodiment, the output port 0 and the output port 1 are used as a pair, and the object is driven by a signal from each port. Specifically, the same object is assigned to the output terminals of the output port 0 and the output port 1, and the same object is driven by outputting the same signal from each port. More specifically, the drive signal of the reel motor 2C is output using some terminals of the output port 0 and some terminals of the output port 1. Since the reel motor 32C does not operate normally with a drive signal of only one of the output port 0 and the output port 1, the reel motor 32C can operate normally by using the output port 0 and the output port 1 in a pair. it can.

  The output port 2 of the parallel output ports can output control signals for the left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R and the flow path switching solenoid 30.

  The output port 3 among the parallel output ports can output a drive signal of the hopper motor 34b and an external output signal.

  The output port 4 of the parallel output ports is a control signal for the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replay LED 20, and the BET switch valid LED 21. Can be output.

  The output port 5 among the parallel output ports is a control signal for the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replay LED 20, and the BET switch valid LED 21. Can be output. In this embodiment, the output port 4 and the output port 5 are used as a pair, and the object is driven by a signal from each port. Specifically, by outputting signals from the output port 4 and the output port 5 in a time-division manner, the target objects are sequentially driven while changing the drive timing of a plurality of different objects. More specifically, the display port and the lighting data of the LED are output from the output port 4. On the other hand, the output port 5 outputs data for specifying which of the display and the LED should be turned on. Therefore, by combining the output port 4 and the output port 5 and outputting a control signal from each, the indicator and the LED are turned on according to the situation, and the signals output from the output port 4 and the output port 5 are different by time division. This makes it possible to sequentially drive the display and the LED.

  The output port 6 among the parallel output ports can output a test signal.

  The output port 7 among the parallel output ports can output an external output signal.

  The output port 8 of the parallel output ports can output a command to the sub-control unit 91.

  The output port 9 among the parallel output ports can output a command to the sub control unit 91. In this embodiment, the output port 8 and the output port 9 are used as a pair, and the object is driven by a command from each port. Specifically, by outputting a command from each of the output port 8 and the output port 9, the sub-control unit 91 performs control according to the type of command. More specifically, command data indicating data corresponding to the type of command is output from the output port 8. On the other hand, an effect control INT signal is output from the output port 9 for the sub-control unit 91 to capture command data. By outputting a command from each of the output port 8 and the output port 9, the sub-control unit 91 can perform control according to the type of the command received from the main control unit 41.

  Control contents of various processes performed by the main control unit 41 executing the game program and the non-game program will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Processing at the Start of Main Control Unit 41 and Initial Setting Process]
The startup process and the initial setting process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. The processing at the time of starting and the initial setting processing are subroutines included in the game program.

  When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 is started in a state where the timer interrupt is set to be disabled by the occurrence of the reset, and performs various processes according to the program stored in the ROM 41b.

  After the activation, the main control unit 41 first performs an activation setting process included in the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the start-up setting process is started in a state where the timer interrupt is prohibited. In the start-up setting process, first, among the parallel output ports provided in the main control unit 41, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are set. The output port 0 is initialized by an initialization command for initializing the output port 0 from which the drive signal is output (Su1), and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped.

  Next, among the parallel output ports, the output port 1 is initialized by an initialization command for initializing the output port 1 from which the drive signals of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are output, and the left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L, The output port 2 is initialized by an initialization command for initializing the output port 2 to which the control signals of the 22C, 22R and the flow path switching solenoid 30 are output (Su2). Thus, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the output of the control signal to the flow path switching solenoid 30 is stopped.

  Next, among the parallel output ports, the output port 3 is initialized by an initialization instruction for initializing the output port 3 from which the drive signal of the hopper motor 34b is output, and the output state is turned off. The output port 4 is initialized by an initialization instruction for initializing the output port 4 to which a control signal or the like is output (Su3). As a result, the payout of medals is stopped by the hopper unit 34 and the output of the control signal and the like to the credit indicator 11 is stopped.

  Next, an initialization instruction for initializing the output port 5 by an initialization instruction for initializing the output port 5 to which the control signal of the credit indicator 11 is output and an initialization instruction for initializing the output port 6 for outputting the test signal are provided. To initialize the output port 6 (Su4). Thereby, the output of the control signal and the like and the test signal of the credit indicator 11 is stopped.

  Next, the output port 7 is initialized by an initialization command for initializing the output port 7 for outputting an external output signal (Su5). Thus, the output of the external output signal is stopped.

  Next, the output ports 8 and 9 are initialized by an initialization command for initializing the output ports 8 and 9 for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 91 (Su6). Thus, the transmission of the command is stopped.

  As described above, the output port 0 and the output port 7 are initialized by the initialization command (for example, “A”) for initializing only one output port, whereas the output port 1 and the output port 2 are initialized. The output ports 3 and 4, the output ports 5 and 6, and the output ports 8 and 9 are initialized by an initialization instruction (for example, “HL”) for initializing a plurality of output ports. As described above, since a plurality of output ports are collectively initialized according to the output contents of the output ports, the initialization is performed as compared with the case where all the output ports are initialized by the initialization instruction for initializing only one output port. Program capacity can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, a port output buffer for storing output state data capable of specifying the output states of the output ports 0 to 9 is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. When the main control unit 41 initializes the output ports 0 to 9 at the time of startup and at the time of power interruption (see Sk4 to Sk11 in FIG. 25), the output ports 0 to 9 are updated without updating the output state data of the port output buffer. Are directly updated to initialize the output ports 0-9. On the other hand, when the output ports 0 to 9 are initialized at times other than at the time of startup and at the time of power interruption (see Sk4 to Sk11 in FIG. 25) (when performing the processing of Sj30 in FIG. 24), the output state data of the port output buffer is used. Are updated, then the output states of the output ports 0 to 9 are directly updated to initialize the output ports 0 to 9.

  After the start-up setting process is completed, the main control unit 41 initializes an internal register included in the main control unit 41 based on a built-in register initialization table preset in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b. Perform the included initial setting process.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the initial setting process is started in a state where the timer interrupt is prohibited. In the initial setting process, first, a predetermined area of the input port is referred to (Sa1), and the output from the power interruption detecting circuit 48 is output. It is determined whether the power interruption detection signal is in the ON state (Sa2). When the power interruption detection signal is in the ON state, the process waits until the power interruption detection signal is turned off. Thereafter, after the power supply voltage of the slot machine 1 becomes normal and the power failure detection signal becomes OFF, the parity of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is calculated (Sa3), and a predetermined initial address is set in the stack pointer. (Sa4). Then, it is determined whether or not the parity calculated in the step of Sa3 is normal (Sa5). If the parity is normal, the fixed data for the RAM destruction diagnosis set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c at the time of power failure is obtained. Then, based on the RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data, it is determined whether or not the storage content of the RAM 41c has been destroyed (Sa7).

  When it is determined in step Sa5 that the parity is normal, and when the storage contents of the RAM 41c are diagnosed in step Sa7, the RAM 41c is stored in the RAM 41c based on the parity of the RAM calculated in step Sa3 and the result of the diagnosis in Sa7. It is determined whether there is any abnormality (Sa8). The case where the RAM 41c has an abnormality is a case where the parity is not normal or a case where it is diagnosed that the parity is normal but the storage content is abnormal.

  When there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c, the value of the flag register, which stores the operation result among the registers provided in the main control unit 41, is saved in the game stack area of the game RAM area in a predetermined order to be saved. After that (Sa9), a non-game RAM area initialization process included in the non-game program is called and performed (Sa10). Then, in the non-game RAM area initializing process, after the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c is initialized, the process returns to the initial setting process. Then, when returning to the initial setting process, the value of the flag register evacuated to the game stack area in the step Sa9 is sequentially read from the game stack area in the reverse order of the evacuation and set in the flag register. Then, the flag register is returned to the state before performing the RAM area initialization processing (Sa11).

  In the non-game RAM area initialization processing, first, the current address value of the game stack area indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area and saved. Let it. Thereafter, a predetermined value of the non-game stack area (a value stored in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area as an address indicated by the stack pointer SP at the end of the previous non-game program) is set as the value of the stack pointer SP. Thus, the stack pointer SP is set for a non-game program. Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 including the above-mentioned flag register are saved by storing them in a predetermined order in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area specified by the stack pointer SP. After that, the start address (the first address of the unused area 4) and the end address (the last address of the non-game RAM area) of the initialization target RAM are designated, and the start address is used as the initial value of the designated address, and the data of the designated address is used. The process of updating the specified address to the next address after clearing is performed repeatedly until the specified address becomes the end address, so that the area from the start address to the end address of the initialization target RAM (in this embodiment, The area from the beginning of the unused area 4 to the end of the non-game RAM area is initialized. Then, the value of the register stored and saved in the non-game stack area when the non-game RAM area initialization processing is started is sequentially read from the non-game stack area in the reverse order to the order in which the register is saved. Is set to the register corresponding to the above, all the registers are returned to the state at the time of starting the non-game RAM area initialization processing. Thereafter, the non-game RAM area initialization processing is started by setting the value of the stack pointer SP saved in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area when the non-game RAM area initialization processing is started to the stack pointer SP. Then, the stack pointer SP is returned to the state at the time of the completion, and the non-game RAM area initialization processing ends.

  In the non-gaming RAM area initialization process, by specifying the start address and the end address of the initialization target RAM, the capacity of the initialization target RAM is calculated, and the RAM area corresponding to the capacity is stored in the initialization target RAM. A configuration may be adopted in which the area from the start address to the end address of the initialization target RAM is initialized by sequentially clearing from the start address.

  When it is determined in step Sa8 that there is no abnormality in the RAM 41c, and when the register is restored in step Sa11, the RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sa12), and the RAM 41c has an abnormality. If there is, a RAM destruction initialization start address for designating the address of the game RAM area to be initialized is set (Sa13). Thereafter, it is determined whether the setting key switch 37 is ON with reference to the input port 2 (Sa14).

  If it is determined in step Sa14 that the setting key switch 37 is ON, a setting change process is performed. In the setting change processing, the setting value is determined by operating the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in a predetermined procedure, and it is detected that the setting key switch 37 is turned off. Is ended and the game is shifted to a state in which the game can proceed. In the setting change process, when the setting change process is started, a setting command (start) indicating that the setting change process is started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. When the setting change process is ended, A setting command (end) indicating that the setting change process is ended is issued. In the setting change processing, when the setting change processing ends, the start address of the initialization target RAM area at the time of setting change is specified, and the process returns to the step Sb47 of the main processing. Then, by performing the RAM initialization process in step Sb47, the area from the start address of the initialization target RAM area at the time of setting change to the end address of the game RAM area, that is, all the game RAM areas are initialized. It has become so. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that all game RAM areas except the used stack area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  If it is determined in step Sa14 that the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state, it is determined whether or not the RAM 41c is abnormal based on the parity of the RAM calculated in step Sa3 and the diagnosis result in Sa7 (Sa15). If it is determined that there is no abnormality in the RAM 41c, the output buffer for outputting the external output signal is cleared (Sa16). The reel error counter, which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c and counts the number of times a reel rotation error has been detected in the main processing described later, is cleared (Sa17). Thereafter, by setting an address at the time of power failure to the stack pointer SP based on the contents stored in the RAM 41c, the stack pointer is returned to the state at the time of power failure (Sa18), and port input processing is performed twice consecutively (Sa19). , Sa20).

  The port input processing includes input state data relating to input states such as detection signals of various switches input to the parallel input port 511 (input data indicating a current input state of various switches, and a state in which previous and current input data are the same). This is a process for updating the fixed data indicating that the fixed data has changed and the edge data indicating that the fixed data has changed from the previous time. In a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c, port input buffers 0 to 2 for storing input state data of various switches are provided, and input state data of various switches updated by the port input processing is The data is stored in a predetermined bit of a port input buffer predetermined for each type. In the port input processing, the detection state (ON state or OFF state) of various switches set to the input ports 0 to 2 of the parallel input port 511 is stored as input data in a predetermined bit of a port input buffer. Further, the detection state (ON state or OFF state) in the previous and current port input processes is compared, and if the present and previous input data are in the same state, the current input data detection state is indicated. While the input data is different from the previous input data, the previous input data is maintained. Also, comparing the current and previous set data, if the set data changes from the OFF state to the ON state, ON edge data indicating that the set data has changed from the OFF state to the ON state is input to the port input buffer 0. When the determined data changes from the ON state to the OFF state, OFF edge data indicating that the determined data has changed from the ON state to the OFF state is stored in the predetermined bits of the port input buffers 0 to 2. Store in bits. The input data, fixed data, and edge data of various switches stored in the port input buffer can be referred to from a game program and a non-game program.

  In the initial setting process, the port input process is performed twice consecutively, and when the port input process is subsequently performed, the input states of the various switches after the initial setting process is performed, that is, the slot machine 1 Since input state data relating to input states of various switches, such as detection signals, is created based on input states of various switches after power supply to the power supply is resumed, an unintended input state may be specified. Can be prevented. Further, in the port input process, a configuration may be employed in which the finalized data is created based on the input data acquired by the port input process three or more times (for example, the input data this time, the last time, and the last two times before). In such a configuration, the initial setting process is performed by continuously performing the port input process in the initial setting process one time less than the number of times of the port input process required to generate the confirmed data. Then, when the port input processing is performed, the input state data can be created based on the input states of various switches after the initial setting processing is performed.

  After performing the port input processing in the steps of Sa19 and Sa20, it is determined whether the reset / setting switch 38 is ON (Sa22) by referring to a predetermined input port (Sa21), and the reset / setting is performed. If the switch 38 is ON, status data indicating that the reset / setting switch 38 is ON is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sa23).

  When it is determined in step Sa22 that the reset / setting switch 38 is not in the ON state, and after the status data is set in step Sa23, the sub-control unit 91 issues a return command indicating that the control state has returned to the control state before the power failure. (Sa24), a door command transmission flag indicating that a door command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 is to be transmitted is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the command transmission processing of the timer interrupt processing (main). (Sa25). In the command transmission process, the door command is normally transmitted when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes. However, when the door command transmission flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the door opening detection switch 25 is transmitted. Regardless of whether or not the detection state has changed, a door command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 is transmitted.

  Then, after setting the door command transmission flag in the step of Sa25, all the registers are returned to the state before the power interruption stored in the RAM 41c (Sa26), and the timer interrupt is set to be enabled (Sa27). After terminating the initialization processing and shifting to the timer interruption processing (main), the processing returns to the processing in the main processing executed before the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sa15 that there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c, a game RAM initialization process is performed (Sa28), and the game RAM area in the RAM 41c is determined from the RAM destruction initialization start address set in step Sa13. The area up to the end of is initialized. After that, as in the processes from Sa9 to Sa11, the value of the flag register in which the flag is set among the registers is saved to the game stack area of the game RAM area (Sa29), and then the non-game program included in the non-game program is saved. After calling and executing the game RAM area initialization process (Sa30) and initializing all the non-game RAM areas of the RAM 41c, the process returns to the caller and restores the register saved in the step of Sa29 (Sa31).

  After the register is restored in the step of Sa31, the door command transmission flag is set (Sa32), the timer interrupt is set to be enabled (Sa33), and the RAM error code (E8) indicating that the RAM 41c has an error is set. A predetermined register is prepared (Sa34), the initial setting process is completed, and the process proceeds to the error process.

  In the error processing, the game is controlled to an error state in which the progress of the game is disabled. Further, an error command capable of specifying an error code (E8) prepared in a predetermined register is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the error code (E8) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c by other processing (for example, The error flag is set as an error flag that can be referred to also in a sensor monitoring process described later). In addition, control is performed so that the error code (E8) is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Thereafter, the control of the error state is performed until it is specified that the condition for canceling the error state according to the error code (E8) prepared in the predetermined register is satisfied. When the RAM abnormality error code (E8) is prepared in a predetermined register and the state is shifted to the error state, the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power switch 39 is turned on to shift to the setting change state. By initializing all the game RAM areas in this way, it is possible to reliably eliminate the data abnormality in the RAM 41c and release the error state. On the other hand, when the power switch 39 is turned on without setting the setting key switch 37 to the ON state, the abnormality of the RAM 41c is detected again, and the error state is set again.

  As described above, after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 performs the initial setting process first. In the initial setting process, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. In accordance with the state of the main control unit 41 at the time of the start, the processing shifts to any one of the timer interrupt processing (main), the setting change processing, and the error processing. At the time of shifting to these processes, a command capable of specifying the type of the process to be shifted is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In the case of shifting to the timer interrupt process (main), When returning to the control state before the power supply to the machine 1 is stopped, a return command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 to start the setting change process and to shift to the setting change state. , A setting command (start) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and when an error process is started due to an abnormality in the RAM 41 c and a transition is made to an error state, an error command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  After shifting from the initial setting process to the setting change process, the main control unit 41 returns to a state in which the game can proceed through a setting change state, and the game can proceed. When returning to the state, a setting command (end) that can specify that the setting change state is ended is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but the return command is not transmitted. Further, after the process shifts to the error process due to the abnormality of the RAM 41c, the process is shifted to the setting change process as described above, and the error state is released, thereby returning to a state in which the game can be advanced. Even when the error processing ends and the game returns to a state where the game can proceed, the return command is not transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is activated when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, performs the startup setting process included in the game program, and performs all the startup setting processes. The output ports 0 to 9 are initialized.

  After performing the startup setting process, the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process included in the game program. In the initial setting process, when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c, a non-game RAM area initialization process included in the non-game program is called to initialize a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. In the initial setting process, a RAM initialization process included in the game program is called to initialize a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c, and the game RAM area is initialized by the game program, The RAM area is configured to be initialized by a non-game program.

[Setting change processing]
The control content of the setting change process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the main control unit 41 first stores output data for outputting an external output signal (setting change signal) indicating that the setting change process is being performed in the output buffer (St1). Next, a setting change start command indicating that the setting change processing has started is stored in the command queue (St2). Next, the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) by the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 24 is permitted (St3). When the interruption is permitted, an external output signal (setting change signal) is output by the security signal transmission process of Sj23 in FIG. 24 based on the output data stored in the output buffer. The setting change start command stored in the command queue is transmitted by the command transmission process of Sj24 in FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether the reset / setting switch 38 is on (St4). If the reset / setting switch 38 is on, the set value is set in the register (St9). If the reset / setting switch 38 is off, it is determined whether the start switch 7 is on (St5).

  If the start switch 7 has not been turned on, the process returns to St4. If the start switch 7 is on, it is determined whether the setting key switch 37 is off (St6). If the setting key switch 37 is not turned off (N in Sb10), the determination is repeated until the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is off, the data of the set value set in the register is stored in the RAM 41c (St7).

  Next, a setting change end command indicating that the setting change processing has ended is stored in the command queue, and the processing ends (St8). The setting change end command stored in the command queue is transmitted by the command transmission process of Sj24 in FIG.

[Main processing]
The control content of the main processing performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The main process is repeatedly executed for each game of one unit. One cycle of the main processing corresponds to one unit of the game. The main process is included in the game program and includes a plurality of processes. Hereinafter, processing not particularly indicated to be included in the non-game program is included in the game program. Some of the game programs called by the game program call a non-game program.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the main control unit 41 first saves the value of the flag register in which the operation result is stored in the game stack area of the game RAM area by storing the value in a predetermined order ( Sb1) After performing the RT information output process included in the non-game program (Sb2), the values of the registers saved in the step of Sb1 are sequentially read from the game stack area in the reverse order of the saving and the flag register is read. Is returned (Sb3).

  In the RT information output process, first, the value of the current address of the game stack area indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored and saved in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area. Thereafter, a predetermined value of the non-game stack area (a value stored in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area as an address indicated by the stack pointer SP at the end of the previous non-game program) is set as the value of the stack pointer SP. Thus, the stack pointer SP is set for a non-game program. Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 including the above-mentioned flag register are saved by storing them in a predetermined order in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area specified by the stack pointer SP. After that, the information relating to the gaming state of the slot machine 1 set in a predetermined area of the gaming RAM area is referred to, and the information relating to the gaming state (for example, the state of RT) is output from the output port 7 as an external output signal. Set. Then, the value of the register stored and saved in the non-gaming stack area when the RT information output process is started is sequentially read from the non-gaming stack area in the reverse order of the saving to correspond to the order. By setting the registers, all the registers are returned to the state when the RT information output process was started. Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer SP saved in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area when the RT information output processing is started is set in the stack pointer SP, so that the stack at the time when the RT information output processing was started is stacked. The pointer SP is restored, and the RT information output process ends.

  After restoring the register in the step of Sb3, a one-interrupt waiting process is performed to wait until one timer interrupt is performed (Sb4). In the one-time interrupt wait process, the timer interrupt is set to be enabled and the process waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed once. Then, when it is specified that the timer interrupt process (main) has been performed once, the interrupt once wait process ends. By performing the one-time interrupt wait process, the process performed after the one-time interrupt process can be performed in a state where the time until the next timer interrupt process (main) is performed is maximized. In addition, it is possible to prevent the timer interrupt from being performed unintentionally in the middle of a series of processes performed after the one-time interrupt wait process. By performing the one-time interrupt processing in the step of Sb4, the timer interrupt is performed unintentionally during the processing from the step Sc1 to the step Sc10 of the game start waiting processing performed after the one-time interrupt processing. In this way, the processing from step Sc1 to step Sc10 can be performed as a series of processing.

  Then, after the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, a game start waiting process is performed (Sb5), and a process from the end of the control of the previous game to the start of the next game is performed. In the game start waiting process, a process for setting the number of bets according to insertion of medals and the like is performed, and when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the specified number of bets is set, the next one game is started. Perform processing to start.

  Then, an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not a winning is allowed (internal lottery) (Sb6). In the internal lottery process, generation of a prize is permitted based on a preset value (1 to 6) set in the slot machine 1 or a random number for internal lottery acquired at the same time as the start of the game by detection of the start switch 7. An internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the display result (that is, whether or not to derive the display result).

  Then, similarly to the step of Sb1, the value of the flag register is saved in the game stack area of the game RAM area in a predetermined order so as to be saved (Sb7), the timer interrupt is set to be prohibited (Sb8), and the non-game program is set. Is performed (Sb9), and after setting for outputting information about the lottery result of the internal lottery from the output port, the timer interrupt is set to be enabled (Sb10). Then, similarly to the step of Sb3, the value of the register evacuated to the game stack area in the step of Sb7 is sequentially read from the game stack area in the reverse order of the evacuation, and is set in the flag register. The flag register is returned to the state before performing the output processing (Sb11).

  In the winning information output processing, first, similarly to the above-described RT information output processing, the value of the address indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area and saved. Let it. Thereafter, the stack pointer SP is set for the non-game program by setting a predetermined value of the non-game stack area (the value stored at the end of the previous non-game program) as the value of the stack pointer SP. Then, the values of all the registers provided in the main control unit 41 are saved by storing them in the non-game stack area in a predetermined order. Then, referring to the lottery result of the internal lottery set in the predetermined area of the game RAM area, the special lottery status in the internal lottery and the data that can specify the general lottery status in the internal lottery are described below. It is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c so that it can be referred to from the test signal output processing. Then, similarly to the above-described RT information output processing, the values of the registers saved at the time of starting the winning information output processing are sequentially read from the non-game stack area, and the state at the time of starting the winning information output processing is returned. Restore all registers. After that, when the winning information output process is started, the value of the stack pointer SP saved in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area is set in the stack pointer SP, so that the stack at the time when the winning information output process was started is stacked. The pointer SP is returned, and the winning information output processing ends. The winning status of the special role and the winning status of the general role set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the winning information output process are referred to in a test signal output process described later, and are output as a test signal. ing.

  After restoring the register in step Sb11, effect control processing (Sb12), freeze control setting processing (Sb13), control state command group transmission processing (Sb14), and game start command transmission processing (Sb15) are sequentially performed. In the effect control processing, an effect flag to be referred to when the main control unit 41 performs the effect control is set. In the freeze control setting process, regarding the freeze control for delaying the progress of the game until the predetermined end condition is satisfied, it is checked whether or not there is a request to perform the freeze control. The control timing is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. In the control state command group transmission process, a control state command group including a plurality of commands capable of specifying various control states at the start of one game is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. In the game start command transmission process, a game start command capable of specifying that one game has started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  After performing the game start command process in step Sa15, a freeze execution process of executing freeze control based on the type and timing of the freeze control set in the RAM 41c in step Sb13 is performed (Sb16). In the freeze execution process, if it is set in step Sb13 that the freeze control is performed at the start of the game, the freeze control is executed to delay the game control for a predetermined period. When a type of freeze control involving an effect using the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a reel effect) is set as the type of freeze control, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are excited. As an excitation pattern to be produced, a production acceleration pattern (for example, an acceleration pattern that rotates in a direction different from the rotation of a reel in a game, a rotation that starts at the slower speed than the rotation of a reel in a game and in the same direction as the rotation in a game) An acceleration pattern to be performed, an acceleration pattern to vibrate the reel, and the like) are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and control is performed so that a reel effect is performed during a period in which the freeze control is performed.

  After performing the freeze control execution process in the step of Sb16, the waiting LED 19 indicating that the effect control is being performed is controlled to be in an ON state (lighting state) (Sb17), and from the start of reel rotation in the previous game. With reference to the one game time management timer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c to measure the elapsed time (Sb18), one game is started from the start of reel rotation in the previous game based on the one game time management timer. It is determined whether or not the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed (Sb19). If it is determined that the specified time for one game has not elapsed, the game waits until the specified time for one game has elapsed based on the timer for managing one game time, and one game based on the timer for managing one game time. After the specified time has elapsed, a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 4.1 seconds in this embodiment) is set in a timer for managing one game time, and the elapsed time from the start of reel rotation is newly set. Is started (Sb20), the waiting LED 19 is turned off (turned off) (Sb21), and a reel rotation start command that can specify that the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started is sub-controlled. A reel rotation start command transmission process to be transmitted to the unit 91 is performed (Sb22). On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sa19 that the specified time of one game has elapsed, the processing of steps Sb20 to Sb22 is immediately performed. After the predetermined value is set in step Sb20, the timer for managing one game time is decremented every predetermined time, and the specified time of one game from the start of reel rotation in the game (4. When one second has elapsed, the value is set to 0, and it is possible to determine whether or not one game specified time has elapsed based on whether or not the one game time management timer is 0. .

  After performing the reel rotation start command transmission processing in the step of Sa22, the normal acceleration pattern for controlling the rotation of the reel at a predetermined speed for the game is set as the excitation pattern for controlling the excitation of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R in the RAM 41c. The reel is set to a predetermined area (Sb23), and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are excited based on the excitation pattern set in the RAM 41c to perform reel start processing for starting rotation of the reel (Sb24).

  Then, a navigation notification process is performed (Sb25). In the navigation notification process, the AT is controlled, and when the notification target role has been won by the internal lottery, a navigation number that can specify a stop mode advantageous to the player according to the notification target role. Is controlled so as to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, while the control of the AT is not performed so that the navigation number is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  After performing the navigation notification process in step Sb25, a reel stop initial setting process (Sb26) for setting various information required for reel stop control according to the RT state and the internal lottery result. Then, a freeze control process is performed (Sb27). If it is set in step Sb13 that the freeze control is to be performed at the timing, the set type of freeze control is performed.

  After performing the freeze control process in the step Sb27, a reel stop control process for performing a reel stop control is performed (Sb28). In the reel stop control processing, it is determined whether the reel being controlled for rotation is rotating at a predetermined constant speed, and if there is a reel that is not rotating at a constant speed, a reel error is detected and the corresponding reel is detected. An excitation pattern for accelerating the reels to the constant speed rotation is set, and control is performed so that all the reels under rotation control are rotated at the constant speed rotation. On the other hand, when all the reels under rotation control are being rotated at a constant speed, reception of the stop operation of the reels under rotation control is enabled, and the system stands by until a stop operation by the stop switch is performed. Then, when a valid stop operation is detected for a reel for which the stop operation is enabled (ON edge data is detected for a stop switch for which the stop operation is enabled), the reel on which the valid stop operation is performed is performed. , A reel stop control for stopping at a predetermined stop position is performed based on information set in the reel stop initial setting process and the like. Such reel stop control is repeatedly performed on the reels under rotation control, and the rotation of all reels is stopped, thereby terminating the reel stop processing.

  After terminating the reel stop process, a freeze control process is performed (Sb29). If it is set in step Sb13 that the freeze control is to be performed at the timing, a freeze of the set type is set. Perform control.

  Thereafter, an RT state check process (Sb30) and a winning determination process (Sb31) are performed. In the RT state check processing, it is determined whether or not the combination of the RT transition symbols accompanied by the transition of the RT state to the reel is stopped. If the combination of the RT transition symbols is stopped, the combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The current RT state is updated to an RT state corresponding to the combination of the RT shift symbols. In the winning determination process, it is determined whether or not an illegal winning has occurred based on the internal lottery result and the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

  After performing the winning determination processing in the step of Sa31, the insertion / payout error check processing for determining whether an abnormality related to insertion of medals from the medal insertion unit 4 or an abnormality related to payout of medals from the hopper is detected. Is performed (Sa32).

  In the pay-in / pay-out error check processing, a pay-out error flag indicating that an abnormality has been detected in transition of a signal of the pay-out sensor 34c (hereinafter, may be referred to as a medal pay-out signal), or a signal of the inserted medal sensor 31 (hereinafter, medal). It is determined whether an input error flag indicating that an abnormality has been detected in the transition of the input signal is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the payout error flag and the input error flag are set. If not, the input / output error check process is terminated. On the other hand, when the payout error flag is set, an error code (E4) indicating that an abnormality of the medal payout signal has been detected is prepared in a predetermined register, and error processing is performed. Further, it is determined whether or not the insertion error flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. If the insertion error flag is set, an error code (E5) indicating that an abnormality of the medal insertion signal has been detected. Is prepared in a predetermined register, and error processing is performed.

  In the error processing, an error command capable of specifying an error code (E4, E5) prepared in a predetermined register is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and the error code (E4, E5) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. It is set as an error flag that can be referred to in other processes. In addition, control is performed such that the error codes (E4, E5) are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Thereafter, the control of the error state is performed until it is specified that the condition for canceling the error state according to the error code (E4, E5) prepared in the predetermined register is satisfied. When the error code (E4) is prepared in a predetermined register and the state is shifted to the error state, the detection state of the payout sensor 34c is OFF and the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset It waits until the switch 23 is turned on, and when the release condition is satisfied, transmits an error command (release) to release the error state to the sub-control unit 91, and executes error processing. And returns to the input / output error check process. When the error code (E5) is prepared in the register and the state is shifted to the error state, the detection state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is OFF and the reset / setting switch is set as a condition for canceling the error state. 38 or the reset switch 23 is turned on, an error command (cancellation) to cancel the error state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 when the cancellation condition is satisfied. The error processing is terminated, and the flow returns to the input / output error check processing.

  If an error in the medal payout signal is detected and the error processing is shifted, and if an error in the medal insertion signal is detected and the shifted error processing is ended, an error execution flag indicating that the error processing has been executed. Is set in a predetermined register, and the input / output error check process ends. If the payout error flag or the insertion error flag is not set and the process does not shift to the error process, the input / output error check process ends without setting the error execution flag.

  After performing the error check process (Sb32) in the step of Sb32, the process waits for one interrupt (Sb33) and waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed. Then, after the timer interrupt processing (main) is performed, the value of the flag register is saved in the game stack area of the game RAM area in a predetermined order, as in the step of Sb3 and the step of Sb7, to be saved ( Sb34), the timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sb35), and data processing for the duty ratio monitoring included in the non-game program is performed (Sb36). Then, after performing the data processing for the combination ratio monitoring, the timer interrupt is set to be permitted (Sb37).

  As described above, by performing the waiting ratio monitor data process (Sb36) after performing the interrupt process once in step Sb33, the time until the next timer interrupt process (main) is performed is maximized. In the secured state, it is possible to perform the role ratio monitoring data processing, and it is possible to prevent a timer interrupt from being performed unintentionally during the role ratio monitoring data processing. Further, the timer interrupt is set to prohibit in step Sb35, the duty ratio monitoring data processing is performed in a state in which the timer interrupt is prohibited, and the timer interrupt prohibition setting is released in the subsequent step Sb37, whereby the timer interrupt is disabled. It is possible to reliably prevent the timer interrupt from being performed unintentionally during the processing of the duty ratio monitoring data. In addition, in the step Sb33, the timer interrupt processing (main) is performed by performing a one-time interrupt processing before setting the timer interrupt to the disabled state in order to perform the data processing for the duty ratio monitoring, and performing the timer interrupt processing (main). Is prohibited (Sb35 to Sb37), it is possible to prevent timing for timer interruption.

  In the role ratio monitoring data processing, first, similarly to the above-described RT information output processing, the value of the address indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area. And evacuate. Thereafter, the stack pointer SP is set for the non-game program by setting a predetermined value of the non-game stack area (the value stored at the end of the previous non-game program) as the value of the stack pointer SP. Then, the values of all the registers provided in the main control unit 41 are saved by storing them in the non-game stack area in a predetermined order. Thereafter, each state counting process included in the non-game program is performed, and a predetermined period (for example, a period from the current game to 6000 games ago, a period from the current game to 175000 games ago, Data related to the number of paid out medals in a section controlled to be in an advantageous state (such as an advantageous section) is updated. The value of the register stored and saved in the non-gaming stack area at the time of starting the duty ratio monitoring data processing is sequentially read from the non-gaming stack area in the reverse order to the time of saving to correspond to the order. By setting the registers, all the registers are returned to the state at the time of starting the data processing for the duty ratio monitoring. Thereafter, the value of the stack pointer SP evacuated to a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area when the data processing for the role ratio monitoring is started is set in the stack pointer SP, thereby starting the data processing for the role ratio monitoring. Then, the stack pointer SP is returned to the state shown in FIG.

  After performing the ratio monitoring data processing in step Sb36 and enabling the timer interrupt in step Sb37, the value of the register saved in step Sb34 is stored in the same manner as in step Sb3 and step Sb11. The flag register is returned to the state before the data processing for the duty ratio monitoring is performed by sequentially reading from the game stack area and setting the flag register in the reverse order to the evacuation (Sb38). Thereafter, the LED 20 during the replay is controlled to be in the OFF state (off state) (Sb39), the replay flag indicating that the replay is being performed is cleared (Sb40), and the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is cleared. Thereafter (Sb41), a medal payout process of paying out a number of medals according to a winning generated as a result of the game is performed (Sb42).

  In the medal payout process, a predetermined number of medals predetermined for each winning combination are awarded to the player in accordance with the generated prize, the number of medals to be awarded is added to the credit, and the upper limit of the credit ( In this embodiment, when the number reaches 50), the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out medals not added to the credits from the medal payout exit 9.

  After performing the medal payout processing in step Sb42, freeze control processing is performed (Sb43), and in step Sb13, if it is set to perform freeze control at the timing, the set type is set. Perform freeze control.

  Then, the game end setting process is performed (Sb44), and it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the re-game combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and when the symbol combination of the re-game combination is stopped. In the processing, a bet number for performing a re-game in the next game is set (in the present embodiment, 3 is set as a re-game medal in a re-game medal counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. ), A process of setting a replaying flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, a process of controlling the LED 20 during replay to an ON state (lighting state), and the like.

  After performing a payout control process for controlling the payout at the end of the game (Sb45), the start address of the area of the RAM 41c to be initialized at the end of the game is set (Sb46), and the RAM initialization process is performed. (Sb47), the area from the start address to the end of the RAM 41c is initialized.

  Then, after clearing a winning flag which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c and indicates a lottery result of an internal lottery in the game (Sb48), a sub-control unit 91 issues a game end command capable of specifying that one game has ended. (Sb49), returns to the step Sb1, and repeats the steps Sb1 to Sb49. When the main process completes, the process related to control of one unit of game is completed, and the main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of game.

  As described above, the main processing performed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is included in the game program, and is included in the non-game program, for example, the RT information output processing, the winning information output processing, Data processing and the like are called. When a process included in the non-game program is called, each time the process of the corresponding non-game program is called, the calling game program changes the value of the flag register among the registers provided in the main control unit 41 to the game. The value of the stack pointer SP used in the game program is stored and saved in the non-game RAM area on the call destination non-game program side. Is stored in the non-gaming stack area and saved. Then, processing according to the called non-gaming program (for example, processing to initialize the non-gaming RAM area in the non-gaming RAM area initialization processing, medal sensor check processing in the medal sensor processing described later, Each state count process in the data process, a sensor monitoring process in a non-game-related process described later, a test signal output process, a medal passing time timer updating process, a winning ratio monitor display data selecting process, and the like are performed.

  Further, after performing the processing of the non-game program, the main control unit 41, on the non-game program side, saves the values of all the registers saved in the non-game stack area at the start of the non-game program to the corresponding register. And the register is returned to the state at the start of the non-game program, and the value of the stack pointer SP stored in the non-game RAM area at the start of the non-game program is set in the stack pointer SP. The stack pointer SP is returned to the state at the time of the start of the game program, and the value of the flag register stored in the game stack area before the call of the non-game program on the calling game program side is stored in the corresponding flag register. Processing to read and restore the register to the state before calling the non-game program It is made as to do.

  In addition, when performing various processes according to the non-game program, the main control unit 41 performs various processes according to the non-game program by calling the non-game program from the game program using the above-described CALL instruction or the like. Upon completion of each process according to the non-game program, the game program returns to the calling game program.

[Game start waiting process]
The control content of the game start waiting process performed by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the game start waiting process is a subroutine included in the game program and called in the main process included in the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the game start waiting process, first, a medal insertion number display process is performed (Sc1), and the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 corresponding to the number of medals already inserted into the slot machine 1 are turned on (lit state). To control. Thereafter, an error code (E1) capable of specifying that the hopper tank 34a is full is prepared in a predetermined register (Sc2), and a predetermined port input buffer is referred to and based on the determined data of the full sensor 35a. Then, it is determined whether the hopper tank 34a is full (Sc3).

  If it is determined in step Sc3 that the hopper tank 34a is full, an error process is performed (Sc4). In the error processing, the game is controlled to an error state in which the progress of the game is disabled. Further, an error command capable of specifying the error code (E1) prepared in a predetermined register is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and the error code (E1) can be referred to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c for other processing. Error flag. In addition, control is performed so that the error code (E1) is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Thereafter, control of the error state is performed until it is specified that the condition for canceling the error state according to the error code (E1) prepared in the predetermined register is satisfied. When the error code (E1) is set in the register and shifted to the error state, the process waits until the confirmed data of the full tank sensor 35a is turned off, and the confirmed data of the full tank sensor 35a is turned off. Then, an error command (cancellation) for canceling the error state is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, the error processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to step Sc5.

  If it is determined in step Sc3 that the hopper tank 34a is not full, or if the error processing in step Sc4 has been completed, the value of the replay medal counter set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is changed to a predetermined value. The data is read into the register (Sc5). In the replay medal counter, a value according to the result of the previous game is set by the game end setting process in the previous main process. Is given, a numerical value (for example, 3) corresponding to the prescribed number of bets required to play a game is set, and if a re-game is not given in the previous game, Is set to 0.

  After that, the replay medal counter in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sc6), and it is determined whether or not the value of the replay medal counter read in the step of Sc5 is greater than 0, that is, whether or not a replay is provided. (Sc7) If the replay has been awarded, a medal insertion execution process is performed (Sc8). In the medal insertion execution processing, the value of the replay medal counter is set to the number of bets, and the first to third BET LEDs 14 to 16 are set to the ON state (lighting state) to set a predetermined number of bets (three in this embodiment). Is set. In addition, the insertion number command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  If the value of the replay medal counter is 0 in step Sc7, that is, if it is determined that the replay has not been given, and after the medal insertion execution processing has been performed because the replay has been given in step Sc8. Performs a medal care permission setting process (Sc9). In the medal maintenance permission setting process, the credit value set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is referred to, and when the credit value does not reach the maximum value (50 in the present embodiment), the medal insertion unit 4 Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c to indicate that the insertion of a medal is permitted.

  After performing the medal maintenance permission setting process in the step of Sc9, the CPU performs a one-interrupt wait process (Sc10). By performing the interrupt once wait processing, the timer interrupt processing (main) is performed, and the detection state of various switches, the lighting state of the LEDs, various timers, and the like are updated, and the detection state of these various switches is updated. In the state where is updated, the following processing (for example, a medal insertion / payout error check processing, a medal insertion signal processing, and an operation input reception processing described later) can be performed.

  After the one-time interrupt process is performed in step Sc10 and the timer interrupt is performed once, the same input / output error check process as in step Sb32 of the main process is performed (Sc11). Then, based on whether or not an error execution flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, it is determined whether or not error processing has been executed in the error check processing (Sc12).

  When it is determined in the step Sc12 that the error processing has been executed in the error check processing, the process returns to the step Sc10, and the processing of the steps Sc10 to Sc12 is performed again. Thereafter, in the state where no abnormality is detected in the transition of the medal payout signal or the transition of the medal insertion signal, each processing of the steps Sc10 to Sc12 is performed, and in a state where the error execution flag is not set, the processing of the step of Sc12 is performed. Processing will be performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sc12 that the error execution flag is not set, a medal insertion signal process is performed (Sc13). In the medal insertion signal processing, the medal insertion state is determined based on the transition of the medal insertion signal. When normal insertion of medals is detected, medals are accepted for bet setting and credits, and the medal insertion signal processing ends. On the other hand, when abnormal medal insertion is detected, an error code (E5) is prepared and error processing is performed. After that, the error state is released and the error processing is ended, thereby finishing the medal insertion signal processing.

  After the medal insertion signal processing is performed in the step of Sc13, the operation for accepting the operation of various switches is enabled, and the operation of the switch whose operation is enabled is performed, so that the operation input receiving processing for accepting the operation by the switch is performed. Is performed (Sc14).

  In the operation input receiving process, when the medal is not passing based on the transition of the medal insertion signal and the credit set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is 1 or more, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is received. Activate. In addition, when the medals are not passing based on the transition of the medal insertion signal and the bet number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is a specified number, acceptance of the operation by the start switch 7 is enabled. In addition, when medals are not passing based on the transition of the medal insertion signal, acceptance of operations by the settlement switch 10 and the setting key switch 37 is enabled.

  In the operation input receiving process, when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, a start flag indicating that the start switch 7 has been operated is set in a predetermined register. Thereafter, a process of switching the flow path of medals to the medal payout port 9 side by turning off the flow path switching solenoid 30 is performed. When the operation of the setting key switch 37 is detected in a state where the operation of the setting key switch 37 is valid, a setting value display process for displaying the setting value on the setting value display 24 is performed. In addition, when the operation by the settlement switch 10 is detected in a state where the operation by the settlement switch 10 is valid, a settlement process for returning the medals stored in the credit to the player is performed. When the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected in a state where the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, the number of medals up to a specified number is set as the bet number within a possible range based on the credit, and the bet amount is set. A process of subtracting the set number of medals from the credit is performed. After performing a process corresponding to the switches for which the operation has been detected, the operation input reception process is terminated.

  After performing the operation input receiving process in the step of Sc14, it is determined whether or not a valid operation by the start switch 7 is detected based on the start flag (Sc15). If the start flag is not set in the predetermined register and it is determined that a valid operation by the start switch 7 has not been detected, the process proceeds to step Sc16, and an LED display process for controlling the lighting state of the start valid LED 18 is performed. .

  In the LED display process, if the operation of the switches other than the reset switch 23 is not detected in the state where the operation by the start switch 7 is set to be enabled by the operation input reception process of step Sc14, the start valid LED 18 is turned on. (Lighting state), in the state where the operation by the start switch 7 is set to be valid, when the operation of switches other than the reset switch 23 is detected, and when the operation by the start switch 7 is set to be valid. If not, the start valid LED 18 is controlled to be in an OFF state (light-off state), and whether the operation by the start switch 7 is valid or invalid is notified according to the lighting state of the start valid LED 18.

  In step Sc15, if a start flag is set in a predetermined register and it is determined that a valid operation by the start switch 7 has been detected, a random number value for internal lottery is obtained from the random number circuit 42, and A predetermined area is set (Sc17). Thereafter, medal insertion state data that can specify the set bet amount is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sc18), the start valid LED 18 is set to an OFF state (light-out state) (Sc19), and a medal maintenance permission flag is set. The game is cleared from a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sc20), and the display of the number of payouts on the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be cleared (Sc21). Then, the game start waiting process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. Thereafter, in the main process, the internal lottery is performed using the random number value acquired in the step of Sc17, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started in response to the detection of the operation of the start switch 7. Thus, one game is started.

  Next, control contents of a medal insertion signal process which is called from the game start waiting process by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The medal insertion signal processing is a subroutine included in the game program and called in the game start waiting process included in the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the medal insertion signal processing, first, in the medal insertion permission setting processing of the above-described game start waiting processing, a medal insertion permission flag indicating that insertion of medals from the medal insertion section 4 is permitted is set. It is determined whether or not there is (Sd1). If the medal maintenance permission flag has not been set, the medal insertion signal process is terminated, and the process returns to the calling source game start waiting process. On the other hand, when the medal maintenance permission flag is set, the CPU refers to the medal insertion signal state transition data set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sd2). The medal insertion signal state transition data is data that can specify a state transition of a detection signal (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a medal insertion signal) of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and includes a medal sensor check included in the non-game program. The processing is updated at a predetermined timing based on the input data of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c and the like, and is set in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c.

  Then, based on the medal insertion signal state transition data referred to in step Sd2, the detection range A (see FIGS. 4 and 5) of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c in the medal selector 29 is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. It is determined whether or not a medal is passing (Sd3). When it is determined that the medals are not passing through the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is controlled to the ON state (Sd4), and the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are set to the medal selector. A hopper provided inside the housing 1a is provided with a channel for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 so as to flow down the medal inflow channel 29a and the medal receiving channel 29b in the 29 and guided to the hopper tank 34a. Control is performed to switch to the tank 34a side. Thereafter, the insertion request LED 17 indicating that the medal can be inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is controlled to be in an ON state (Sd5), and the medal insertion signal disregard timer is cleared (Sd6).

  Here, the medal insertion signal ignoring timer sets the output of a control signal for turning off the flow path switching solenoid 30 at least when setting the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the OFF state, and then sets the control signal output to the flow path switching solenoid. 30 is operated to measure the passage of the switching time until the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is actually switched to the medal payout port 9 side. This is a timer for controlling the input signal to be ignored. When the control signal output of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is set in the medal insertion signal ignoring timer to switch the medal flow path, at least the control signal output setting of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is performed and then the actual setting is performed. A predetermined time (504 milliseconds in this embodiment) until the channel of the medal is switched is set. After that, the medal insertion signal ignoring timer is decremented and updated by the timer interrupt processing (main), and when it becomes 0, it is possible to specify that the switching time has elapsed.

  When it is determined in step Sd3 that the medal is passing through the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and after the medal insertion signal ignore timer is cleared in step Sd6, the register of the main control unit 41 is reset. After saving the value of the flag register in which the operation result is stored in the game stack area of the game RAM area in a predetermined order (Sd7), the timer interrupt is disabled (Sd8), and the non-game After performing the medal sensor process included in the program (Sd9), the timer interrupt is set to be enabled (Sd10), and the register value saved in the step of Sd7 is deleted from the game stack area in the reverse order of the saving. By sequentially reading and setting the flag in the flag register, the flag To return the data (Sd11).

  In the medal sensor processing, first, similarly to the above-described RT information output processing, the value of the address indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored and saved in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area. . Thereafter, by setting a predetermined address of the non-gaming stack area (an address stored at the end of the previous non-gaming program) as the value of the stack pointer SP, the stack pointer SP is set for the non-gaming program. Then, the values of all the registers provided in the main control unit 41 are saved by storing them in the non-game stack area in a predetermined order. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the medal insertion signal state transition data is normal. When the medal insertion signal state transition data is normal, the medal passing state reference data (normal passage) indicating that the medal has normally passed the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c or the medal is the inserted medal. Medal passing state reference data (medal detection) indicating that it has started to pass through the detection range A of the sensors 31a to 31c, and the passing state of medals in the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is determined in the previous time. The medal passing state reference data indicating no change from the time (no change) is set in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. Thereafter, the medal insertion signal state transition data is updated based on the input data of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. On the other hand, when there is an abnormality in the medal insertion signal state transition data, medal-related error data that can specify an error code (E5) indicating that an abnormality related to the medal insertion signal has been detected is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area. Perform processing such as setting. Then, similarly to the above-described RT information output processing, the values of the registers saved at the time of starting the medal sensor processing are sequentially read from the non-game stack area, and all the values are returned to the state at the time of starting the medal sensor processing. Restore registers. Thereafter, by setting the value of the stack pointer SP saved in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area when the medal sensor processing is started to the stack pointer SP, the stack pointer SP is returned to the state at the time of starting the medal sensor processing. And the winning information output process is terminated.

  After the register is restored in the step of Sd11, the medal-related error data is read into a predetermined register with reference to a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area (Sd12), and it is determined whether or not an error code (E5) is set. A determination is made (Sd13). When the error code (E5) is set, that is, when the medal-related error data is read into a predetermined register and the error code (E5) is prepared in the predetermined register, error processing is performed. (Sd14), the game is controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game.

  In the error processing, the error processing is controlled to an error state where the progress of the game is disabled. Further, an error command capable of specifying an error code (E5) prepared in a predetermined register is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and the error code (E5) can be referred to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c for other processing. Error flag. In addition, control is performed so that the error code (E5) is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Thereafter, control of the error state is performed until it is specified that the error state release condition corresponding to the error code (E5) prepared in the predetermined register is satisfied. When the error code (E5) is prepared in a predetermined register and the state is shifted to the error state, the detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are OFF and the reset / setting switch Until the state of the switch 38 or the ON state of the reset switch 23 is established, the control waits without performing the control to advance the game. Then, when the cancellation condition is satisfied, an error command (cancellation) for canceling the error state is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, the error processing ends, and the process returns to the medal insertion signal processing.

  When it is determined in step Sd13 that the error code (E5) is not set as the medal-related error data, or after the error processing in step Sd14 is completed, the error code is set in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. The contents of the medal passing state reference data are determined with reference to the medal passing state reference data (Sd15) (Sd16, Sd17).

  If it is determined in step Sd16 that the medal passing state reference data (no change) has been set, the medal insertion signal processing ends, and the processing returns to the game start waiting processing. If it is determined in step Sd17 that the medal passing state reference data (medal detection) has been set, the process proceeds to step Sd18, where the medal passing state reference data (normal passing) has been set in step Sd17. If it is determined that the medal passing state reference data (medal detection) has not been set, the process proceeds to step Sd21.

  If it is determined in step Sd17 that the medal passing state reference data (medal passing) has been set, the insertion state determination process is performed (Sd18). In the insertion state determination process, the credit counter that counts the current number of credits set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is referred to, and the value of the credit counter is set to the maximum credit value of the slot machine 1 (50 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not the situation is one less, that is, the situation where the next medal to be accepted is the last medal that can be added to the credit. Then, a final reception flag that can specify whether or not the next medal to be received is the last medal that can be added to the credit is set in a predetermined register, and the insertion state determination process ends.

  After the insertion status determination processing is performed in step Sd18, if it is determined that the next medal to be accepted is the last medal that can be added to the credit based on the final acceptance flag set in the predetermined register, By performing a medal blocker off process (Sd20) and setting the flow path switching solenoid 30 to an OFF state, the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is moved from the hopper tank 34a side to the medal payout exit 9 side. Switching is performed so that medals inserted into the medal insertion unit 4 after the medals detected by the inserted medal sensor 31c are returned from the medal payout port 9 through the medal return flow path 29c. In the medal blocker off process, after setting the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the OFF state, referring to the medal insertion signal state transition data set in the game RAM area, the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. It is determined whether or not the medal is passing through the detection range A. If the medal is passing through the detection range A, the above-described medal insertion signal disregard timer is set to a predetermined value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 504 milliseconds). ) Is set to start measuring a predetermined time by a medal insertion signal ignoring timer. Thus, in a sensor monitoring process to be described later for a predetermined time after the end of the medal blocker off process, regardless of the state of the medal insertion signal, the abnormality of the medal insertion signal is determined and the sensor error reference data (inserted medal sensor) is set. It is not going to be done.

  After the medal blocker off process is performed in step Sd20, the medal insertion signal process is terminated, and the process returns to the game start waiting process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the next medal to be accepted is not the last medal that can be added to the credit based on the final acceptance flag, the medal insertion signal process is terminated without performing the medal blocker off process, and the game start waiting process Return to

  If it is determined in step Sd17 that the medal passing state reference data (normal passing) is set and the medal passing state reference data (normal passing) is not set, a predetermined area of the port input buffer is referred to. Then, the finalized data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is acquired (Sd21), and it is determined whether or not the finalized data is in the ON state (Sd22). If it is determined that the finalized data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is in the ON state, the input data of the inserted medal sensor 31c is acquired with reference to a predetermined area of the port input buffer (Sd23), and the input data is turned off. It is determined whether or not it is in the state (Sd24).

  If it is determined in step Sd19 that the determined data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is not in the ON state, and if the determined data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is in the ON state, and if the input data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is determined in step Sd20. If it is determined that the medals are not in the OFF state, that is, if medals are passing through the medal receiving flow path 29b or if there are no medals in the medal receiving flow path 29b, the medal insertion signal processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step Sd22 that the finalized data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is in the ON state, and in step Sd24, it is determined that the input data of the inserted medal sensor 31b is in the OFF state, ie, in the medal receiving flow path. If it is the time when the medal has passed the detection position where the inserted medal sensor 31c can detect the medal in 29b, the medal insertion process is performed (Sd25).

  In the medal insertion processing, it is determined whether or not a specified number of bets has been set with reference to the currently set bet number stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. If the specified number of bets has not been set, one is added to the current number of bets, and if the specified number of bets has already been set, one is added to the credit counter.

  After performing the medal insertion processing in the step of Sd25, a medal maintenance permission setting processing is performed (Sd26). Then, a medal maintenance permission flag indicating permission of medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 4 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  After the medal maintenance permission setting process is performed in step Sd26, if the medal maintenance permission flag is not set, a predetermined value (corresponding to 504 milliseconds in the present embodiment) in the medal insertion signal disregard timer. Value) is set and the counting of the predetermined time by the medal insertion signal ignoring timer is started (Sd28), and then the medal insertion signal processing is ended. On the other hand, when the medal maintenance permission flag is set, the medal insertion signal processing is terminated without setting the medal insertion signal disregard timer. Note that the medal insertion signal disregard timer is set to a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 504 milliseconds in the present embodiment) in step Sd28, and then is decremented every predetermined time to obtain a predetermined predetermined time ( When 4.1 seconds have elapsed in this embodiment), the value is set to 0, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed based on whether or not the medal insertion signal disregard timer is 0. ing.

[Medal sensor processing and medal sensor check processing]
The contents of control of the medal sensor process and the medal sensor check process performed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the medal sensor process is a subroutine included in the non-game program and called in the medal insertion signal process included in the game program. The medal sensor check process is a subroutine included in the non-game program and called in the medal sensor process included in the non-game program.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the medal sensor process, first, the value of the address indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored and saved in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area (Se1). Thereafter, the stack pointer SP is set for the non-gaming program by setting a predetermined value of the non-gaming stack area (the value stored at the end of the previous non-gaming program) as the value of the stack pointer SP (Se2). . Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 are saved by storing them in the non-game stack area in a predetermined order (Se3). Thereafter, a medal sensor check process included in the non-game program is performed (Se4).

  After performing the medal sensor check processing in the step of Se4, the values of the registers saved in the step of Se3 are sequentially read from the non-game stack area, and all the registers are returned to the state at the time of starting the winning information output processing. After returning (Se5), the medal sensor process is started by setting the value of the stack pointer SP stored and saved in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area in the step of Se1 to the stack pointer SP. Then, the stack pointer SP is returned to the state (Se6), the medal sensor processing is terminated, and the processing returns to the medal insertion signal processing of the caller.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the medal sensor check process, first, medal passing state reference data and medal-related error reference data set in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c are cleared (Sf1, Sf2). The medal passing state reference data is data that can specify the passing state of medals in the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c as a result of the medal sensor check processing. Based on the input data of 31c and the like, it is determined that the medal has passed the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c normally, or the medal has started to pass the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. That is, it is possible to specify that it has been detected that it has been detected, and that it has been determined that the state of detecting medals by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c has not changed since the previous determination. The initial value of the medal passing state reference data is medal passing state reference data (no change) indicating that the medal detection state has not changed since the previous determination. In the medal-related error reference data, as a processing result of the medal sensor check processing, an abnormality (error code E5) relating to a detection signal (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a medal insertion signal) of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is detected. It is data that can specify the effect. The medal passing state reference data and the medal-related error reference data are set in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c, so that they can be referred to and updated by the non-game program, but can only be referred to from the game program. is there.

  After clearing the medal passing state reference data and the medal-related error reference data in the steps Sf1 and Sf2, the current data of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is acquired by referring to a predetermined area of the port input buffer (Sf3), and the medal is inserted. Correct / incorrect data for determining whether or not the transition of the signal state is normal is obtained by referring to a predetermined area of the ROM 41b (Sf4), and the medal center check processing before the previous time is performed by referring to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The medal insertion signal state transition data stored in is acquired (Sf5).

  Then, the medal insertion signal state transition data acquired in the step Sf5 is compared with the correct / incorrect data acquired in the step Sf4 to determine whether or not the medal insertion signal state transition data is correct (Sf6).

  If it is determined in step Sf6 that the medal insertion signal state transition data is correct, the medal insertion signal state transition data is updated based on the current data of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c acquired in step Sf3, and a new medal insertion signal state transition data is updated. The medal insertion signal state transition data is created and stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c (Sf7).

  Then, referring to the medal passing time timer set in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c (Sf8), based on the medal insertion signal state transition data updated in step Sf7, the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are set. It is determined whether the current and previous detection states are OFF (Sf9, Sf10). The medal passing time timer is a timer that measures the duration of a period during which it is determined that the medals are passing through the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. As described later, based on the medal insertion signal state transition data, the timer is started and then updated by the timer interrupt processing (main) when the medal insertion signal is turned on.

  In the steps Sf9 and Sf10, when it is determined that the current detection state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is OFF and the previous detection state is not OFF, that is, within the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. If there is a possibility that the detected state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c has changed from the ON state to the OFF state due to the medal that has come out of the detection range, the medal passing time referred in step Sf8. The timer determines whether or not the time is less than the shortest value (10.08 milliseconds in this embodiment) of the normal passage time range required for the medal to pass normally through the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. (Sf11). Note that the normal passage time range includes the measured value of the time required for the medal to pass through the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, the shape of the medal receiving channel 29b of the medal selector 29, and the insertion in the medal receiving channel 29b. It is predetermined based on the arrangement of the medal sensors 31a to 31c, the characteristics of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and the like (in the present embodiment, the range is from 10.08 to 99.68 milliseconds).

  If it is determined in step Sf11 that the medal passing time timer is not less than the shortest value of the normal passing time range, the medal insertion signal state transition data stored in step Sf7 is cleared (Sf12). Is cleared (Sf13), medal passing state reference data (normal passing) indicating that the medal has normally passed the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is set in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. Then, the medal sensor check processing ends. On the other hand, if the medal passing time timer is not less than the shortest value of the normal passing time range, the process proceeds to Sf19 described later.

  If it is determined in the steps Sf9 and Sf10 that the current and previous detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are both OFF, that is, the medals do not pass through the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, If the detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c have not changed since the previous determination, the medal passing state reference data is initialized in step Sf1, that is, the medal passing state reference data (no change) is changed. The state set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is maintained, and the medal sensor check processing ends.

  In the step Sf9, when it is determined that the current detection state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is not the OFF state, that is, the medal has passed the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c If it is in the ON state, it is determined whether or not the medal passing time timer referenced in step Sf8 has exceeded the maximum value of the normal passing time range (99.68 milliseconds in this embodiment) (Sf15).

  If it is determined in step Sf15 that the medal passing time timer has not exceeded the maximum value of the normal passing time range, it is determined whether the medal passing time timer is operating (Sf16). When the medal passing time timer is not operating, that is, when a medal newly enters the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, the detection state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c changes from the OFF state to the ON state. If the time has not yet started to be measured by the medal passing time timer, the medal passing time timer is set to 0 and started (Sf17), and then the medals are detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. The medal passing state reference data (medal detection) indicating that the start of passing the detection range A is detected is set in a predetermined area of the non-game area of the RAM 41c, and the medal sensor check processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sf15 that the medal passing time timer has exceeded the maximum value of the normal passing time range, the process proceeds to step Sf19 described below. When it is determined in step Sf16 that the medal passing time timer is operating, that is, the medal has passed the detection range A of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and the ON state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is continued. If the medal passing state reference data is initialized in the step Sf1, that is, the medal passing state reference data (no change) is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the medal is maintained. The sensor check processing ends. Note that the medal passing time timer is set to 0 in step Sf17 and started, and then added at predetermined time intervals by a timer interrupt process, and is set to 0 in step Sf17. The elapsed time, that is, the elapsed time from when it is determined that the medal insertion signal state transition is correct and the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are turned on is measured by a medal passing time timer.

  If it is determined in step Sf6 that the medal insertion signal state transition data is not correct, or if it is determined in step Sf11 that the medal passing time timer is less than the minimum value of the normal passing time range, in step Sf15, the medal passing time timer is determined. Is determined to have exceeded the maximum value of the normal passage time range, medal-related error reference data (E5) indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the medal insertion signal is set in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. (Sf19) In step Sf7, the medal insertion signal state transition data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is cleared (Sf20), and the medal passing time timer is cleared to stop timing (Sf21). And returns to the medal sensor process. When the medal-related error reference data (E5) is set in step Sf19 and the process returns to the medal sensor check process, the medal-related error reference is then performed in the medal insertion signal process of the game start waiting process included in the game program. By referring to the data (E5), an error state is controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in determining whether or not the medal insertion signal state transition in the step Sf6 of the medal sensor check process included in the non-game program is correct, the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3 (inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c). When it is detected that medals have begun to pass through the detection ranges of the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3, the inserted medal sensor 1 (inserted medal sensor 31a) changes from the OFF state to the ON state, and then the inserted medal sensor 1 A transition in which the sensor 2 (insertion medal sensor 31b) changes from the OFF state to the ON state and then the insertion medal sensor 3 (insertion medal sensor 31b) changes from the OFF state to the ON state is specified based on the medal insertion signal transition state data. In such a case, the medal insertion signal state transition is determined to be correct.

  When it is detected by the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3 that the medal has passed the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3, after the inserted medal sensor 1 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state, the inserted medal sensor 1 is turned off. When the transition of the sensor 2 from the ON state to the OFF state, and then the transition of the inserted medal sensor 3 from the ON state to the OFF state is specified based on the medal insertion signal transition state data, and the transition from the ON state to the inserted medal sensor 1 When the inserted medal sensor 3 changes from the ON state to the OFF state after the OFF state, and thereafter, the transition from the ON state to the OFF state is specified based on the medal insertion signal transition state data. The medal insertion signal state transition is determined to be correct.

  In the medal sensor check process, the medal insertion signal transition state data is determined to be correct, and one of the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3 is determined to be in the ON state, so that the medal passing state reference data ( Detection) is set. That is, when the inserted medal sensor 1 among the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3 first changes from the OFF state to the ON state, it is determined that the medal insertion signal transition state data is correct. Is determined, and when the inserted medal sensor 1 is turned on, medal passing state reference data (detection) is set.

  When it is determined that the medal insertion signal transition state data is correct and all of the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3 are ON, the medal passing state reference data (normal passing) is set. It will be. That is, when the inserted medal sensor 2 of the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3 finally changes from the ON state to the OFF state, and when the inserted medal sensor 3 finally changes from the ON state to the OFF state, the medal insertion signal transition occurs. Since the state data is determined to be correct, the medal insertion signal transition state data is determined to be correct, and when the inserted medal sensors 2 and 3 are turned off, the medal passing state reference data (normal passing) is Will be set.

  In the medal insertion signal processing included in the game program, after it is determined that the medal passing state reference data (normal passing) is set in steps Sd16 and Sd17, the input of the inserted medal sensors 1 to 3 is performed in steps Sd21 to Sd24. When it is specified that the data has changed from the ON state to the OFF state, the process proceeds to the subsequent medal insertion processing and the like. In other words, when the medal passing state reference data (normal passing) is set by the medal sensor check processing, the falling of the inserted medal sensor 2 or 3 from the ON state to the OFF state is detected, and the normal medal of the medal is detected. Input is detected.

[Regarding data processing for role ratio monitoring]
The control contents of the data processing for the role ratio monitoring performed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that the role ratio monitoring data process is a subroutine included in the non-game program and called in the main process included in the game program. In addition, the data processing for combination ratio monitoring calls each state count processing which is a subroutine included in the non-game program, and each state count processing further calls the property ratio update processing which is a subroutine included in the non-game program. It has become.

  The main control unit 41 uses the credit display unit 11 composed of a two-digit 7-segment display and the game auxiliary display, as a ratio display of the bonus payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number. Control to be displayed on the display 12. The credit display device 11 and the game auxiliary display device 12 are displays that display information according to the progress of the game, and cannot display the ratio display at all times. The ratio display is displayed when a predetermined operation is performed by a store clerk or the like.

  Specifically, when the game is not being played, the normally locked front door 1b is unlocked with a key possessed by a game store clerk to be opened, and then provided inside the housing 1a. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the main control section 41 switches the current display contents on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 to start displaying the ratio display.

  In addition, the ratio display is composed of four alphanumeric characters including upper two-digit alphanumeric characters constituting an abbreviation indicating the type of ratio display and lower two-digit numbers indicating the ratio. The display content is displayed on the credit display 11 and the lower two digits of the display content is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and the ratio display is switched at predetermined intervals in a predetermined display order from the start of the ratio display.

  With the ratio display displayed on the credit indicator 11 and the game assistance indicator 12, the front door 1b is closed, a medal is inserted into the slot machine 1, an error occurs, the setting key switch 37 is operated, and the settlement switch 10 is set. , Or the stop of power supply to the slot machine 1 is detected, the display is switched to the original display content displayed before the ratio display is displayed, and the ratio display is terminated.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a prize has occurred according to the display result derived on each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the game end setting process (step Sb44 in FIG. 15) of the main process. After performing the processing, the timer interrupt is set to be prohibited, and the data processing for the duty ratio monitoring included in the non-game program is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the data processing for the winning ratio monitoring, first, the value of the address indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored and saved in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area ( Sg1) Then, the stack pointer SP is set for the non-game program by setting a predetermined value of the non-game stack area (the value stored at the end of the previous non-game program) as the value of the stack pointer SP. (Sg2). Then, the values of all the registers provided in the main control unit 41 are saved by storing them in the non-game stack area in a predetermined order (Sg3). Then, after executing each state count process (Sg4) included in the non-game program, the value of the register saved in the step of Sg3 is sequentially read from the non-game stack area, and the data processing for the win ratio monitor is started. After restoring all the registers to the state at the time (Sg5), the value of the stack pointer SP stored and saved in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area in step Sg1 is set in the stack pointer SP. Then, the stack pointer SP is returned to the state at the time when the data processing for the combination ratio monitoring is started (Sg6), the data processing for the combination ratio monitoring is terminated, the process returns to the main process of the caller, and the process proceeds to the step Sb37. Thereafter, in the main processing, the timer interrupt is permitted (Sb37), and the subsequent processing is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in each state counting process, it is determined whether or not the total cumulative game number can be added (Sh1). The total cumulative number of games is stored in a 3-byte storage area, and can be counted up to 16777215 games as an upper limit.

  If the total number of games cannot be added, the process proceeds to Sh22. If the total cumulative game number can be added, 1 is added assuming that the game has been played (Sh2 to Sh4). As described above, since the microcomputer used in the gaming machine can only perform an operation between values of up to two bytes, this addition is executed by calling the subroutine of the 3-byte data addition & storage processing (Sh4). Then, as a result of the addition, it is determined whether the total cumulative number of games has reached the upper limit (Sh4). If the total number of games has not reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to Sh7. If the total cumulative number of games has reached the upper limit, a value indicating that the total cumulative count stop flag has reached the upper limit is set (Sh5, Sh6), and the process proceeds to Sh7. In the above-described Sh1 step, it is determined whether or not the total cumulative game number can be added by referring to the total cumulative count stop flag.

  In the steps from Sh7, it is determined whether the total cumulative number of games is in the range of 0 to 5999 games, in the range of 6000 to 174999 games, or in the range of 175000 games or more (Sh7 to Sh20). In accordance with the result of the determination, the value indicating that it is in each range is set as the lighting identification segment (Sh8, Sh18, Sh19). The set lighting identification segment is stored in the display monitor digestion game determination flag. Then, after executing the accessory ratio updating process (Sh22) included in the non-game program, the process returns to the combination ratio monitoring data process.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the accessory ratio updating process, first, one is added to the number of games for determining the number of games (Si1). Here, 1 is added to a determination game number counter described later. Next, the number of winning medals to be paid out when a winning is generated in the current game is added (Si2, Si3). Here, the number of winning medals is added to the total payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3, respectively.

  The accumulation buffer 1 is provided with a 3-byte total payout counter and a 3-byte bonus item payout counter. When a prize is generated in the game and medals are paid out, the respective counters count. When the game reaches 6000 games from the start of the counting, the total payout counter and the accessory payout counter are updated to the initial values of 0, and the next game starts counting from the initial values.

  Like the cumulative buffer 1, the cumulative buffer 2 is provided with a 3-byte total payout counter and a 3-byte bonus item payout counter. Is performed. When the game reaches 6000 games from the start of the counting, the total payout counter and the accessory payout counter are updated to the initial values of 0, and the next game starts counting from the initial values. However, the game whose counting is started is shifted from the total buffer 1 by 2,000 games.

  The total buffer 3 is provided with a 3-byte total payout counter and a 3-byte character payout counter in the same manner as the total buffer 1 and the total buffer 2. Is counted by the counter of (1). When the game reaches 6000 games from the start of the counting, the total payout counter and the accessory payout counter are updated to the initial values of 0, and the next game starts counting from the initial values. However, the game to start counting is shifted from the total buffer 1 to 4000 games, and the total buffer 1 is shifted from 2000 games.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether addition of the total accumulated payout number is possible (Si4). If the total cumulative number of payouts cannot be added, the process proceeds to step Si10. When the total cumulative payout number can be added, the winning medal number is added to the total cumulative payout number. Then, as a result of the addition, it is determined whether the total accumulated payout number has reached the upper limit (Si7). If the total cumulative number of payouts has not reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to step Si10. If the total cumulative number of payouts has reached the upper limit value, a value indicating that the total cumulative count stop flag has reached the upper limit value is set (Si8, Si9), and the process proceeds to step Si10. Whether the total cumulative payout number can be added is determined with reference to the total cumulative count stop flag, and when the total cumulative game number reaches the upper limit, and when the total cumulative payout number reaches the upper limit. The same flag is used as when it is done.

  In the steps of Si10 and Si11, it is determined whether or not the accessory is operating in the game, that is, whether or not the period is controlled by BB or RB. When the accessory is not operating, the process proceeds to Si17. When the accessory is activated, the number of winning medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize in the current game is added as the number of payouts in the accessory activation period (Si12, Si13). At this point, the number of winning medals is added to the bonus payout counters of the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 respectively.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the total cumulative number of payables can be added (S14). If it is not possible to add the total cumulative number of paid-out articles, the process proceeds to step S17. When it is possible to add the total cumulative number of paid-out articles, the number of winning medals is added to the total cumulative number of paid-out articles (Sb15, 16), and the process proceeds to step Si17. Whether or not the total cumulative number of paid-out articles can be added is determined with reference to a total cumulative count stop flag.

  Based on the total cumulative number of payouts updated as described above and the total cumulative number of payables, the ratio of payouts to the total number of payouts is calculated (Si17, Si18). Then, the calculated value is stored as the ratio of paying out the official item to the total number of payouts (Si19).

  Subsequently, it is determined with reference to the determination game number counter whether or not the game is an updated game number (Si20 to Si23). The determination game number counter is a counter that is counted cyclically between 1 and 6000 games, and is used to determine whether the number of games since the start of counting has reached 2000 games, 4000 games, and 6000 games. This is the counter used. The above determination is made based on whether or not a remainder has occurred by dividing the determination counter by 2000. If a remainder has occurred, it is determined that the game is not the updated game number, and the process returns to each state counting process.

  If there is no remainder after dividing the determination counter by 2000, it is specified from the quotient of the division result whether the game is an update game of 2000 games, 4000 games, or 6000 games (Si24). Then, the value of the total payout counter is read out from the cumulative buffer corresponding to the specified updated game among the cumulative buffers 1 to 3, stored in the buffer for calculating 6000 times as the total payout number of 6000 games, and the total payout counter of the read source is read. Is updated to the initial value of 0 (Si25 to Si27). Similarly, the value of the accessory payout counter is read from the cumulative buffer corresponding to the specified update game, stored as the 6000 game cumulative accessory payout number in the buffer for calculating 6000 times, and the read-out source accessory payout counter is initialized with the initial value. Update to a certain 0 (Si28 to Si30).

  Further, a bonus item payout ratio with respect to the 6000 game total payout number is calculated from the 6000 game total payout number and the 6000 game total bonus item payout number stored in the 6000 times calculation buffer. Since both the 6000 game cumulative payout number and the 6000 game cumulative bonus payout number are 3-byte data, the bonus payout ratio is calculated by the calculation method described in the slot machine of the first embodiment (Si31, Si32). . Then, the calculated value is stored as the accessory payout ratio between the past 6,000 games (Si33). Thereafter, the process returns to each state counting process.

  The accessory payout ratio with respect to the total number of payouts and the accessory payout ratio between the past 6,000 games are referred to in the display monitor data selection processing, and when a predetermined operation is performed by a game store clerk or the like, a game auxiliary display is displayed. 12 are sequentially displayed. At this time, the abbreviation indicating the type of the displayed ratio is displayed on the credit indicator 11.

  Referring to FIG. 23, the update status of the total buffers 1 to 3 and the buffer for calculating 6000 times, the total cumulative payout number, and the total cumulative calculation output buffer in which the total cumulative payout number is stored by the data processing for the winning ratio monitoring. explain. The storage contents of the accumulation buffers 1 to 3 and the buffer for calculating 6000 times and the buffer for outputting the total accumulation are retained unless the data in the RAM 41c is initialized at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason and is initialized.

  The counting in the accumulation buffer 1 and the buffer for outputting the total accumulation is started from the state where each buffer value is initialized. After 2,000 games have elapsed, counting in the total buffer 2 is started. The accumulation buffer 1 continues counting. Subsequently, when 2000 games have elapsed, counting in the accumulation buffer 3 is started. The accumulation buffer 1 and the accumulation buffer 2 continue counting.

  When 2000 games have elapsed, the counting period in the total buffer 1 reaches 6000 games. Here, the count contents of the total buffer 1 are stored in the calculation buffer 6000 times. Then, the counting contents of the accumulation buffer 1 are initialized and counting starts from the initial value (0).

  When the next 2,000 games have elapsed, the counting period in the accumulation buffer 2 reaches 6,000 games. Here, the count content of the accumulation buffer 2 is stored in the calculation buffer 6000 times. Then, the counting content of the accumulation buffer 2 is initialized, and counting is started from an initial value (0).

  In this way, the counting results for 6000 games counted in the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 are stored in the calculation buffer 6000 times every 2000 games. During this time, the counting result of the total accumulation calculation output buffer is accumulated without being initialized.

[Timer interrupt processing]
The control content of the timer interrupt process (main) performed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The timer interrupt processing (main) is a subroutine included in the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the timer interrupt processing (main), first, after all front and rear registers are exchanged (Sj1), the timer interrupt is set to disable (Sj2) and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The value of the voltage drop state counter that has been set is obtained (Sj3). Then, referring to the input port to which the voltage drop signal is input from the power interruption detection circuit 48 (Sj4), it is determined whether or not the voltage drop signal is input (Sj5). When the voltage drop signal is input, it is determined whether or not the voltage drop state counter has reached a predetermined upper limit (4 in this embodiment) (Sj6). If it has reached the value, a power interruption process (main) described later is performed (Sj7).

  If it is determined in step Sj5 that the voltage drop signal has not been input, or if it is determined in step Sj6 that the voltage drop state counter has not reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to step Sj8, where the voltage drop state counter is reset. Update. When the process proceeds from step Sj5 to step Sj8, the current value is maintained by adding 0 to the voltage drop state counter, while when the process proceeds from step Sj5 to step Sj8, Update to add 1 to the drop state counter.

  Then, the detection state of various switches is input from the input port, and port input processing for generating input data, fixed data, and edge data (ON edge data and OFF edge data) is performed (Sj9). After that, the value of the flag register in which the operation result is stored among the registers provided in the main control unit 41 is saved by storing the value in the game stack area of the game RAM area in a predetermined order (Sj10). Is performed (Sj11). Thereafter, the value of the flag register evacuated to the game stack area in the step Sj10 is sequentially read from the game stack area in the reverse order to the time of evacuation, and is set in the flag register. The flag register is returned to the state (Sj12).

  In the non-game-related processing, first, the value of the current address of the game stack area indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored and saved in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area. After that, the value of the stack pointer SP is stored in the predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area as the address indicated by the stack pointer SP for the non-gaming program when the previous non-gaming program ends. ), The stack pointer SP is set for the non-game program. Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 including the above-mentioned flag register are saved by storing them in a predetermined order in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area specified by the stack pointer SP. Thereafter, sensor monitoring processing for detecting an abnormality related to the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c and payout sensor 34c, a test signal output processing for outputting a test signal generated in association with a game result, and various timers used by the non-game program are updated. A non-game-related timer update process and a role ratio monitor output data selection process for selecting output data to be displayed on the role ratio monitor are sequentially performed. In the sensor monitoring process, when an abnormality relating to the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c or the payout sensor 34c is detected, sensor error reference data capable of specifying the type of the detected abnormality is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. To be set. Then, the value of the register stored and saved in the non-game stack area when the non-game-related processing is started is sequentially read from the non-game stack area in the reverse order to the time of saving to correspond to the order. By setting the registers, all registers are returned to the state when the non-game-related processing was started. Thereafter, by setting the value of the stack pointer SP evacuated to a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area when the non-game-related processing is started, the stack pointer SP is set to the state at the time of starting the non-game-related processing. The pointer SP is returned, and the non-game-related processing ends.

  After the flag register is restored in step Sj12, the sensor error reference data set in the non-game-related processing in step Sj11 is referred to (Sj13), and the sensor set in the non-game-related processing in the current timer interrupt is executed. The logical sum of the error reference data and the sensor error reference data set by the non-game-related processing in the previous timer interrupt is calculated (Sj14). In step Sj14, a sensor error flag which is set in a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c and is capable of specifying whether an abnormality relating to the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c or the payout sensor 34c is detected is calculated. Update based on logical sum. If it is determined that an abnormality has been detected based on the sensor error reference data by performing the steps Sj13 to Sj15, it is determined whether or not the sensor error flag indicates a state in which the abnormality is detected. Regardless of this, the sensor error flag is updated to indicate that the abnormality has been detected. On the other hand, when it is determined that no abnormality is detected based on the sensor error reference data, the state of the sensor error flag is maintained. That is, when it is determined that an abnormality has been detected based on the sensor error reference data, while the content of the sensor error reference data is reflected in the sensor error flag, the abnormality is detected based on the sensor error reference data. If it is specified that the error has not been performed or that the abnormality has been cleared, the contents of the sensor error reference data are not reflected on the sensor error flag.

  After updating the sensor error flag in step Sj15, a random number value update process for updating a random number value in a random number circuit provided inside the main control unit 41 is performed (Sj16). The watchdog timer (WDT) register is cleared (Sj17). Thereafter, the value of a branch counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c for branching the processing included in the timer interrupt is read into a predetermined register, and is updated by adding a predetermined value (1 in the present embodiment). The updated value is set as the value of the branch counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sj18). In the process of updating the branch counter, when the branch counter is 0 to 2, 1 is added, and when the branch counter is 3, the counter is initialized and returned to 0. Update. That is, the value of the branch counter loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Every time the timer interrupt processing (main) is executed. The value of the branch counter is referred to in each process executed in the timer interrupt process (main). For example, when the branch counter reaches a predetermined value, a predetermined control is executed. Control will be branched.

  After updating the branch counter in step Sj18, it is determined whether the branch counter is 4 or not (Sj19). If the branch counter is 4, the branch counter is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Timer update processing (Sj20) for updating predetermined various timers, indicators such as various LEDs connected to the output port (credit indicator 11, game auxiliary indicators 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, insertion request LED 17, start valid) LED dynamic display processing (Sj21) for controlling the lighting state of the LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the like) to be set to a lighting signal for dynamically lighting according to the setting of each processing such as the main processing and to perform transmission and the like. )I do.

  When it is determined in step Sj19 that the branch counter is not 4, and after the LED dynamic display process is performed in step Sj21, a medal insertion signal indicating that a medal has been inserted or a medal payout among the external output signals. The output setting of the medal payout signal indicating that the game is to be performed is updated, the medal insertion / payout signal transmission processing (Sj22) to be transmitted to the outside of the slot machine 1, and the security signal (door open signal, setting change signal, etc.) among the external output signals , An input error signal, a payout error signal), a security signal transmission process (Sj23) to be transmitted to the outside of the slot machine 1, and various commands such as a door command and an operation end command set in a command queue. Command transmission processing (Sj24) for performing transmission and the like is sequentially performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the branch counter is 2 with reference to the branch counter (Sj25). If the branch counter is 2, a reel-related abnormality has occurred (reel error). It is determined whether or not a reel error is occurring based on whether or not the reel error flag set to (medium) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sj26). If no reel error is occurring, a reel control process is performed to control the rotation and stop of the reel by setting the excitation pattern of each of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R according to the progress of the game and the like (Sj27). .

  If it is determined in step Sj25 that the branch timer is not 2, if it is determined in step Sj26 that a reel error has occurred, and if the reel control process in step Sj27 has been completed, the reel control process is executed. A drive signal corresponding to the excitation pattern thus output is output to each of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, so that the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R rotate and stop in a predetermined control manner (reel motor drive signal output processing ( Sj29), a port output update process (Sj30) for performing a process of transmitting a control signal to the solenoid drive circuit 46 and a process of updating the lighting state of the left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R and the like are sequentially performed. Thereafter, all the front and rear registers are exchanged (Sj31), and the timer interrupt is executed. It is set to yes (Sj32), and terminates the timer interrupt processing (main), it is returned to the main process when the timer interrupt processing (main) is started.

  In this embodiment, when the command to the sub-control unit 91 is output from the output ports 8 and 9 in the processing of Sj24, the main control unit 41 outputs the command in the processing of Sj30 when the output period of the command has elapsed. The output ports 8 and 9 are initialized by updating the output states of the ports 8 and 9.

  Next, the control content of the power interruption process (main) performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The power interruption process (main) is a subroutine included in the game program.

  The main control unit 41 executes the power interruption process (main) when it is determined in the timer interrupt process (main) that the voltage drop state has continued for a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the power interruption processing (main), first, all the front and back registers are exchanged (Sk1), and the values of all the registers provided in the main control unit 41 are stored in the game stack in the game RAM area. It is saved by storing it in a predetermined order in the area (Sk2), and is saved by storing the current address of the game stack area indicated by the stack pointer SP in a predetermined area of the game RAM area (Sk3). The predetermined area of the game RAM area including the predetermined area of the game RAM area where the main control unit 41 stores the value of the register and the area of the game RAM area where the value of the address indicated by the stack pointer SP is stored is backed up. It is backed up by the power supply, and even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the stored contents of the game RAM area are preserved as long as the power is supplied by the backup power supply.

  First, among the parallel output ports provided in the main control unit 41, the output port 3 is initialized by an initialization command for initializing the output port 3 to which the drive signal of the hopper motor 34b is output (Sk4), and the output state is set. Is turned off. Accordingly, when payout of medals is performed by the hopper unit 34, payout of medals is first stopped first. After that, among the parallel output ports, the output ports 0 and 1 are initialized by an initialization command for initializing the output ports 0 and 1 to which the drive signals of the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R are output (Sk5), and the reels 2L and 2L are initialized. When the rotation of the reels 2C, 2R is controlled, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped.

  After that, of the parallel output ports, the output ports 2 for outputting control signals of the left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R and the flow path switching solenoid 30, the control signals of the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the like. Are sequentially initialized (Sk 6 to Sk 6). Sk11) The output of control signals and the like to various switches is stopped.

  After the output ports 0 to 9 are initialized in steps Sk4 to Sk11, destruction diagnosis data (5A (H) in this embodiment) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sk12) and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The parity adjustment data that has been set is cleared (Sk13). Then, the parity adjustment data of the new RAM 41c is calculated so that the exclusive OR of all the storage areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the RAM 41c becomes 0 (Sk14), and the parity adjustment is performed. The use data is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sk15), access to the RAM 41c is set to prohibit (Sk16), and the loop processing is started.

  In the loop processing, the apparatus stands by while monitoring the output state of the voltage drop signal. In this state, when the voltage drop signal is no longer input, the recovery of the voltage is determined, and the program is started from the startup processing (main). On the other hand, if the voltage drops while the voltage drop signal is input, the operation is stopped internally.

  When the power supply of 100 V AC is stopped by the above processing, the power interruption processing (main) is executed, the value of the register before the power interruption is saved in the game stack area of the game RAM area, and the game is stopped. Since the contents of a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c including the stack area are also maintained by supplying the backup power, the startup processing (main) executed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted. , It is possible to return to the control state before the power interruption. Further, it is possible to specify whether or not the stop operation was effective in the control state before the power interruption.

  As described above, for the output port 2, the output port 3, the output port 4, the output port 5, the output port 6, and the output port 7, the initialization command (for example, “A”) for initializing only one output port is used. In contrast to the initialization, the output ports 0 and 1, and the output ports 8 and 9 are initialized by an initialization instruction (eg, “HL”) for initializing a plurality of output ports. As described above, since a plurality of output ports are collectively initialized according to the output contents of the output ports, the initialization is performed as compared with the case where all the output ports are initialized by the initialization instruction for initializing only one output port. Program capacity can be reduced.

  In addition, the output ports 0 to 9 are initialized in a different order at the time of startup (see FIG. 11) and at the time of power failure. Occasionally, the highest priority processing is stopped for payout of medals. As described above, the output port 3 outputs a drive signal for the hopper motor 34b. Therefore, if the drive signal of the hopper motor 34b is not stopped at the time of power failure, medals are paid out despite the power failure of the slot machine 1, and the profit of the game store or the player is directly reduced. Will be affected. On the other hand, for example, the control signal of the game auxiliary display 12 output from the output port 4 and the output port 5 delays the timing of stopping the drive signal of the hopper motor 34b even if the timing of stopping the control signal is delayed. It does not greatly affect the direct profit of the game store or the player as compared with the case. Therefore, in this embodiment, the output port 3 is preferentially initialized at the time of power failure. As described above, in this embodiment, the output port is appropriately initialized according to the situation at the time of startup and the situation at the time of power failure. In the present embodiment, the output port to be initialized with priority according to the profit of the player or the game store is set. For example, an output port to be initialized with priority based on different criteria, such as initialization, may be set.

[About non-game related processing]
The control contents of the non-game-related processing performed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The non-game-related process is a subroutine included in the non-game program and called by a timer interrupt process (main) included in the game program. In the non-game-related processing, a sensor monitoring process, a test signal output process, a medal passing time timer updating process, and a display monitor output data selection process included in the non-game program are sequentially called.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the non-game-related processing, first, the current address value of the game stack area indicated by the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is stored in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area. It is stored and saved (Sm1). Thereafter, a predetermined value of the non-game stack area (a value stored in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area as an address indicated by the stack pointer SP at the end of the previous non-game program) is set as the value of the stack pointer SP. Thus, the stack pointer SP is set for the non-game program (Sm2). Then, the values of all the registers included in the main control unit 41 including the above-described flag register are saved by storing them in a predetermined order in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area specified by the stack pointer SP (Sm3 ). Thereafter, it is included in the non-game program, and is a sensor monitoring process (Sm4) for determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the detection signals of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c and the payout sensor 34c, and is connected to the slot machine 1. Test signal output processing (Sm5) for outputting a test signal to the test device, medal passing time timer updating processing (Sm6) for updating a timer for measuring the passing time of medals in the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, A ratio display data selection process (Sm7) for selecting the ratio data to be displayed on the monitor is sequentially performed.

  After the processing of the winning ratio monitor display data selection processing in step Sm7, the values of the registers stored and evacuated in the non-gaming stack area in step Sm3 are non-gaming in the reverse order of the evacuation. By sequentially reading from the stack area and setting the registers corresponding to the order, all the registers are returned to the state at the time of starting the non-game-related processing (Sm8). After that, the value of the stack pointer SP for the game program saved in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area in the step Sm1 is set in the stack pointer SP, thereby returning the stack pointer to the state at the time of starting the non-game related processing. The SP is returned (Sm9), the non-game-related processing is terminated, and the processing returns to the caller's timer interrupt processing (main).

  As described above, the main control unit 41 performs various processes (sensor monitoring process, test signal output process, medal passing time timer updating process, winning ratio monitor display data selecting process) according to the non-game related process included in the non-game program. In this case, by calling the non-game related process from the timer interrupt process (main) (Sj11) included in the game program, various processes of the non-game related process are performed. The processing returns to the timer interrupt processing (main).

  In the non-game-related processing, after being called from the timer interrupt processing (main), which is a game program, first, processing to save the stack pointer SP and the register is performed, and then, sensor monitoring processing, test signal output processing, A plurality of processes such as a medal passing time timer updating process and a winning ratio monitor display data selecting process are performed. Then, after all these processes are completed, the stack pointer SP and the register saved when called from the game program are restored, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (main) of the caller. In such a configuration, that is, in a non-game program called by a single calling process from a game program, a plurality of processes (for example, a sensor monitoring process, a test signal output process, a medal passing time timer updating process, a winning ratio monitor display data selection) In the configuration in which the processing is performed, the processing for saving the stack pointer SP and the register and the processing for restoring the stack pointer SP and the register are not performed for each of the plurality of processings performed in the non-game program, and the processing can be performed as one processing. .

  When a non-game program (for example, non-game-related processing) is called from a game program (for example, timer interrupt processing (main)), the calculation result is stored in a register provided in the main control unit 41 on the game program side. After the value of the flag register is saved by storing it in the game stack area of the game RAM area, the non-game program is called, and after the non-game program is terminated, the value is saved before calling the non-game program. By sequentially reading the value of the flag register from the game stack area and setting the value in the corresponding flag register, the flag register is returned to the state before calling the non-game program. Thereby, the game program calls the non-game program, and when the non-game program uses the flag register to perform an operation, even when the value of the flag register is changed, the game program returns to the game program. Then, the value of the flag register is restored to the state before the non-game program is called, and the subsequent processing can be performed.

  In a non-game program (for example, non-game-related processing), when called by a game program (for example, timer interrupt processing (main)), first, the stack pointer SP used by the calling game program is used. The current address value of the indicated game stack area is stored and saved in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area. Then, after performing a predetermined process according to the non-gaming program, when ending the non-gaming program, the value of the stack pointer SP evacuated to a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area when the non-gaming program is started Is set to the stack pointer SP, thereby returning the stack pointer SP to the state when the non-game program was started. Thereby, even when the non-game program uses the stack pointer SP in the non-game program and changes the stack pointer SP, when the non-game program is terminated, when the non-game program is started, With the stack pointer SP returned to the state, the game program can be returned to the calling game program.

  In a non-game program (for example, non-game-related processing), when called by a game program (for example, timer interrupt processing (main)), the values of all registers provided in the main control unit 41 are stored in a non-game RAM. It is saved by storing it in the non-game stack area of the area. Then, after performing a predetermined process according to the non-gaming program, when ending the non-gaming program, the value of the register stored and saved in the non-gaming stack area when the non-gaming program was started Are sequentially read from the non-game stack area and set in the corresponding registers, whereby all registers are restored to the state at the time the non-game program was started. Thereby, even if the non-game program uses a register in the non-game program to perform various processes and changes the value of the register, the non-game program is With the values of all the registers restored to the state at the time when the game was started, the game program can be returned to the calling game program.

  In the non-game program, when called by the game program, the values of all the registers provided in the main control unit 41 are saved by storing them in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area, and the non-game program is saved. When ending, by setting the value of the register stored and saved in the non-game stack area to the corresponding register, all registers are restored to the state when the non-game program was started Has become. The values of the registers used by the game program are stored and saved in the non-game stack area of the non-game RAM area, and the registers are restored from the non-game stack area. There is no need to provide an area for saving, and only the area for saving the value of the flag register need be provided in the game stack area, so that the capacity of the game stack area can be reduced.

  In addition, while the main control unit 41 requires a 1-byte program capacity for an instruction to save the value of the flag register, the main control unit 41 requires a 2-byte program capacity for an instruction to save all register values. I do. Then, when calling the non-game program from the game program, on the game program side, after the value of the flag register among the registers provided in the main control unit 41 is evacuated to the game stack area of the game RAM area, the non-game program is On the calling and non-gaming program side, the values of all registers are evacuated to the non-gaming stack area of the non-gaming RAM area. The capacity can be reduced.

[Sensor monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the sensor monitoring process, the payout sensor is updated with reference to the timer interrupt process (main) branch counter that is updated in the timer interrupt process (main) and set in a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not it is time to perform processing relating to a payout sensor that monitors whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the detection states of 34c and 34d (timing when the branch timer is 0) (Sn1). Then, if it is the timing to perform the processing related to the payout sensor, the process proceeds to Sn2. On the other hand, if the processing relating to the payout sensor is not at the timing, the process proceeds to step Sn16, and the processing relating to the insertion sensor for monitoring whether or not the detection state of the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c is abnormal is performed.

  If it is determined in step Sn1 that it is time to perform the processing related to the payout sensor, the sensor error set in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c to transmit the monitoring result of the sensor monitoring processing to the game program. The reference data is cleared (Sn2). Then, by referring to an error flag which is set in a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c and can specify whether or not an error of the error codes E1 to E5 has occurred (Sn3), the error codes E2, E3, It is determined whether an abnormality of E4 has occurred (Sn4).

  If it is determined in step Sn4 that an error has occurred in the error codes E2, E3, and E4, the process proceeds to step Sn16. If it is determined that no error has occurred in the error codes E2, E3, and E4. After referring to the predetermined area of the port input buffer in which the fixed data of the payout sensors 34c and 34d are stored (Sn5), the hopper unit 34 pays out the medals by referring to the predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c. It is determined whether a payout flag indicating that control is being performed is set (Sn6).

  If it is determined in step Sn6 that the payout flag is set, it is determined whether one of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is in the ON state based on the fixed data of the payout sensors 34c and 34d referred to in step Sn5. (Sn7), and when one of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is in the ON state, a predetermined area of the port input buffer in which the edge data of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is stored is referred to (Sn8). It is determined whether data (ON edge data or OFF edge data) is set (Sn9).

  If it is determined in step Sn7 that one of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is ON and that the edge data is set in step Sn7, that is, one medal paid out from the hopper unit 34 is paid out. When it has begun to pass through the detection range of the sensors 34c and 34d, or when one medal paid out from the hopper unit 34 has finished passing through the detection range of the payout sensor, the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c is The sensor check timer 1 set in the predetermined area is initialized and set to 0 (Sn10), and the counting of the passage time of a new medal is started. Then, when it is determined that the edge data is not set in the step of Sn9, and after the sensor check timer 1 is initialized in the step of Sn10, 1 is added to the sensor check timer 1 and updated (Sn11).

  The sensor check timer 1 determines the time from when the medal starts to pass through the detection range of the payout sensors 34c and 34d to when the medal has passed, and the time when the medal passes through the detection range of the payout sensors 34c and 34d. This is a timer for counting the time until the next medal starts passing. The sensor check timer 1 updates the sensor check timer 1 during the period in which the payout flag is set, that is, during the period in which the medal payout control is performed by the hopper unit 34, by being updated in step Sn11 in the sensor monitoring process. The processing is updated every time the processing is performed (one time every four times of the timer interrupt processing (main), and 2.24 milliseconds).

  If it is determined in step Sn7 that one of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is in the ON state and that the edge data is not set in step Sn9, that is, the medal payout control is performed for one medal paid out from the hopper unit 34. Is passed through the detection range of the payout sensors 34c and 34d, or during the period from the time when one medal is paid out during the payout control to the time when the next medal is paid out, the sensor check is performed. The timer 1 is updated by adding one unit time (2.24 ms in this embodiment) (Sn11).

  After updating the sensor check timer 1 in step Sn11, it is determined whether or not the value of the sensor check timer 1 has exceeded a predetermined maximum monitoring time (in this embodiment, 11.20 milliseconds). A determination is made (Sn12).

  Here, the maximum value of the monitoring time of the sensor check timer 1 is at least the maximum value of the time required from the time when the medal is paid out by the hopper unit 34 and the medal starts passing through the detection range of the payout sensors 34c and 34d to the time when the medal ends. After the medals paid out by the hopper unit 34 have passed through the detection ranges of the payout sensors 34c and 34d, the next medals are paid out by the hopper unit 34 and pass through the detection ranges of the payout sensors 34c and 34d. The time is set to be longer than the longer time required to start. Accordingly, during the payout control for paying out medals, based on the sensor check timer 1, at least the time during which the detection state of the payout sensors 34c and 34d can be continued in the ON state, and the payout sensors 34c and 34d. Then, it is determined whether or not a period longer than a period in which the detection state can be continued in the OFF state has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step Sn12 that the value of the sensor check timer 1 has exceeded the maximum value of the monitoring time, sensor error reference data indicating that an abnormality has been detected based on the detection states of the payout sensors 34c and 34d (payout sensor ) Is set in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 14c (Sn13), the sensor check timer 1 is initialized and set to 0 (Sn14), and the counting of the passage time of a new medal is started, and The value (0) of the sensor check timer 1 set in the step is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sn15), and the process proceeds to Sn17. On the other hand, if it is determined in step j12 that the value of the sensor check timer 1 has not exceeded the maximum value of the monitoring time, the value of the sensor check timer 1 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sn15), and Sn17 Proceed to step.

  If it is determined in step Sn6 that the payout flag is set, and if it is determined in step Sn7 that one of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is not in the ON state, the processing of steps Sn8 to Sn13 is performed. By proceeding to the step of Sn14 without performing, the sensor error reference data is maintained in the cleared state in the step of Sn2, and the procedure proceeds to the step of Sn14, where the sensor check timer 1 is initialized and set to 0. The value (0) of the sensor check timer 1 set in the step of Sn14 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sn15), and the process proceeds to Sn17.

  If it is determined in step Sn6 that the payout flag is not set, both the payout sensors 34c and 34d are in the OFF state based on the fixed data of the payout sensors 34c and 34d referred to in step Sn5. It is determined whether or not it is (Sn16). If both the payout sensors 34c and 34d are in the OFF state, the process proceeds to Sn7. If it is determined in step Sn7 that one of the payout sensors 34c and 34d is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step Sn17 without setting the sensor error reference data (payout sensor).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sn6 that the payout flag is not set, and if it is determined in step Sn16 that both the payout sensors 34c and 34d are not in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step Sn13. After the sensor error reference data (payout sensor) is set in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 14c, the sensor check timer 1 is initialized (Sn14), and the value of the sensor check timer 1 is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. (Sn15), and the process proceeds to Sn17.

  By performing the processing of the steps of Sn1 to 16 described above, the processing related to the payout sensor that determines whether or not an abnormality related to the payout of medals has occurred based on the detection state of the payout sensors 34c and 34d, After the processing is performed, the processing after the step of Sn17 is performed, so that the processing regarding the input sensor is performed following the processing regarding the payout sensor.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the process related to the insertion sensor in the sensor monitoring process, first, a medal care permission flag indicating that the medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 4 is permitted is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Is determined (Sn17), and if the medal maintenance permission flag is not set, the sensor monitoring process is terminated and the process returns to the non-game related process of the caller.

  If it is determined in step Sn17 that the medal maintenance permission flag is set, a predetermined area in the game RAM area of the RAM 41c is referred to (Sn18), and an abnormality relating to the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c and the payout sensor 34c (hereinafter, medal). It is determined whether or not a medal sensor error is occurring based on whether or not a sensor error flag that can specify whether or not a sensor error has been detected is set (Sn19). If a medal sensor error is occurring, the sensor monitoring process ends, and the process returns to the non-game-related process of the caller.

  If it is determined in step Sn19 that there is no medal sensor error, the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c (in FIG. 29, the inserted medal sensors 1, 2, and 3) set in the port input buffer in the game RAM area. With reference to the data (Sn20), it is determined whether or not the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are ON (Sn21).

  If it is determined in step Sn21 that the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are ON, the ON state of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is retracted to a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c (Sn22). With reference to the sensor check timer 2 set in a predetermined area of the game RAM area, it is determined whether or not the sensor check timer 2 is 0 (Sn23).

  The sensor check timer 2 is a timer for measuring the time from when the medal starts passing through the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c to when the medal finishes passing. The sensor check timer 1 is updated at the step of Sn27 in the sensor monitoring process, so that the sensor check timer 1 performs the sensor monitoring process during the period in which the inserted medal sensor 31a is in the ON state (for each timer interrupt process (main), 0.56 milliseconds).

  If it is determined in step Sn23 that the sensor check timer 2 is 0, it is determined whether or not the inserted medal sensors 31b and 31c (in FIG. 29, the inserted medal sensors 2 and 3) that are referred to in the step of Sn20 are ON. Is determined (Sn24), and if the inserted medal sensors 31b and 31c are not in the ON state, the medal insertion without referring to the medal insertion signal is performed based on the medal insertion signal ignoring timer set by the medal insertion signal processing in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not it is within the signal ignoring time (in this embodiment, within 504 milliseconds after the start of the switching control of the medal flow path by the flow path switching solenoid 30) (Sn25), and the medal insertion signal is ignored. If it is not within the time, one unit time (0.56 milliseconds in this embodiment) is added to the sensor check timer 2. After updating (Sn26), the value of the sensor check timer 2 after the addition is set to the maximum value of the normal passage time range required for the medal to pass normally through the detection range of the inserted medal sensor 31a (99.68 m in this embodiment). ) Is determined (Sn27). Note that the normal passage time range includes the measured value of the time required for the medal to pass through the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, the shape of the medal receiving channel 29b of the medal selector 29, and the insertion in the medal receiving channel 29b. It is predetermined based on the arrangement of the medal sensors 31a to 31c, the characteristics of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and the like (in the present embodiment, the range is from 10.08 to 99.68 milliseconds).

  If it is determined in step Sn27 that the value of the sensor check timer 2 has exceeded the maximum value of the normal passage time range, if it is determined in step Sn24 that the inserted medal sensors 31b and 31c are in the ON state, the inserted medal is determined. After setting sensor error reference data (insertion medal sensor) indicating that an abnormality has been detected based on the detection states of the sensors 31a to 31c in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 14c (Sn28), the sensor check timer 2 is reset. Initialization is set to 0 (Sn29), and timing of the passage time of a new medal is started. Then, the sensor monitoring process is terminated, and the process returns to the non-game related process of the caller.

  If it is determined in step Sn21 that the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c are not in the ON state, if it is determined in step Sn26 that it is not within the medal insertion signal ignoring time based on the medal insertion signal ignoring timer, the sensor is determined in step Sn27. When it is determined that the value of the check timer 2 does not exceed the maximum value of the normal passage time range, the value of the sensor check timer 2 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sn30), and the sensor monitoring process is terminated. The process returns to the non-game related process of the caller.

  As described above, in the sensor monitoring process, the processes related to the payout sensors are performed by performing the processes of steps Sn1 to Sn16, and an abnormality related to the payout of medals occurs based on the detection state of the payout sensors 34c and 34d. It is determined whether or not there is an abnormality related to medal insertion based on the detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c by performing the processing of steps Sn17 to Sn30. It has become.

  In the sensor monitoring process, by performing a process related to the payout sensor, it is determined whether or not an abnormality related to the payout of the medal has occurred. A determination is made as to whether an abnormality has occurred with respect to the insertion of the battery.

[Test signal output processing]
The test signal output process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. After performing the above-described sensor monitoring processing, the main control unit 41 subsequently performs test signal processing.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the test signal output process, first, a main game process refers to a timer for managing one game time set in a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c (Sp1). It is determined whether or not the value is a predetermined value (in the present embodiment, a value at the time of starting time counting by one game time management timer, a value corresponding to 4.1 seconds) (Sp2). If the step Sb20 of the main process is performed before the timer interrupt process (main), which is the calling source of the non-game related process that called the test output process, one game time management is performed. The value of the timer for use is set to a predetermined value.

  If it is determined in step Sp2 that the one game time management timer has the initial value, the branching counter set in a predetermined area of the game RAM area of the RAM 41c by the timer interrupt processing (main) is referred to (Sp3). If the branch counter has a predetermined value (3 in the present embodiment), the predetermined value (the output to be output to the test apparatus) is set in the test signal output timer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. In this embodiment, the value is a value corresponding to the number of data, and in this embodiment, a time ((22.4 milliseconds) × the number of output data (4)) for continuing the output of the test signal capable of specifying one output data is set. On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sp2 that the one game time management timer is not the initial value, the branch timer is not 3 in step Sp3. If it is determined that the test signal output timer is set in step Sp4, an initial address of an output data address for specifying a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which output data to be output as a test signal is stored is obtained ( Sp5) The output data is data that can specify the winning status of the special role and the winning status of the general role in the internal lottery, and the output data is the winning performed in step Sb9 of the main process described above. The information is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the information output process.

  After that, referring to the value of the test signal output timer (Sp6), it is determined whether or not the measurement of the predetermined time by the test signal output timer has ended (Sp7). If the test signal output timer is not 0 and the measurement of the predetermined time by the test signal output timer has not ended, it is determined whether or not the output data fixed mode is set (Sp8). The output data fixing mode is set when the output data set by the RT information output processing performed in step Sb2 of the main processing is output as a test signal.

  If the fixed output data mode is not set, the test signal output timer is updated by subtracting one unit time (0.56 milliseconds in the present embodiment) (Sp9), and then in step Sp6. When the value of the referenced test signal output timer is divided by a predetermined value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to the time (22.4 milliseconds) for continuing the output of a test signal capable of specifying one output data) It is determined whether the remainder value is 0 (Sp10). If the remainder is 0, the process returns to the step Sp5, and the processing of the steps Sp5 to Sp10 is performed based on the value of the test signal output timer updated in the step Sp9. On the other hand, if the remainder value is not 0, the value of the test signal output timer referred to in the step Sp6 is set to a predetermined value (in the present embodiment, the time (22. A quotient obtained by dividing by (a value corresponding to 4 milliseconds) is calculated, the value of the quotient is added to the output data address of the initial address acquired in the step Sp5 (Sp11), and the process proceeds to the step Sp12. Then, the output data address is further advanced by one address, and the output data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c specified based on the output data address is obtained (Sp13).

  If it is determined in step Sp8 that the output data fixing mode is set, the process proceeds to step Sp12, and the output data address of the initial address set in step Sp6 is advanced by one address (Sp12). The output data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c specified based on the output data address is obtained (Sp13).

  Thereafter, the output data acquired in the step of Sp13 is set as a test signal output (Sp14), and the test signal output is set to the output port 6 and output (Sp15). If it is determined in step Sp7 that the value of the test signal output timer referred to in step Sp6 is 0, the test signal output is set to the OFF state (Sp16), and the test signal output is output to the output port 6. Set and output (Sp15). After setting the output of the test signal in the step Sp15, the test signal output process is terminated, and the process returns to the non-game-related process of the caller.

  By such control, the main control unit 41 determines whether the one game time management timer has been set to the initial value and started, that is, whether the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has been started as a game. The test signal is output from the output port 6 for a predetermined period (89.6 milliseconds (22.4 milliseconds × 4) in this embodiment).

  In addition, the main control unit 41 sequentially outputs, as a test signal, four output data that can specify the winning status of the general combination and the special combination in the internal lottery every predetermined time (22.4 milliseconds in this embodiment). The signal is switched and output from the output port 6.

  Next, a medal passing time timer updating process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. After performing the above-described test signal output processing, the main control unit 41 subsequently performs a medal passing time timer update processing.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the medal passing time timer updating process, first, the medal sensor process included in the non-gaming program refers to the medal passing time timer set in a predetermined area of the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c, It is determined whether or not the value of the medal passing time timer is 0 (Sq1).

  When the value of the medal passing time timer is 0, that is, when the time during which the medal passes the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is not measured by the medal sensor process, the medal passing time timer updating process is terminated. Then, the process returns to the non-game-related process of the caller.

  On the other hand, if the value of the medal passing time timer is not 0, that is, if the medal sensor processing is measuring the time for the medal to pass through the detection range of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, a predetermined value is added to the medal passing time timer. After the update (Sq2), the token passing time timer updating process is terminated, and the process returns to the non-game related process of the caller.

[Display monitor output data selection processing]
The display monitor output data selection processing performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. After performing the above-described medal passing time timer update processing, the main control unit 41 subsequently performs display monitor output data selection processing.

  The display monitor output data selection processing is started after the port input processing in the timer interrupt processing (main) performed every 0.56 milliseconds by the main control unit 41, and the LED dynamic display processing of the timer interrupt processing (main) is performed. This is a process for setting the lighting data of the LED used in the step (a). The display monitor output data selection process includes a display monitor output data selection process (1) (see FIG. 31) and a display monitor output data selection process (2) (see FIG. 32). The processes (1) and (2) may be collectively referred to as a display monitor output data selection process), and the display monitor output data selection process (2) is called and executed in the display monitor output data selection process (1). It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 31, when the display monitor output data selection process (1) is started, the lighting data such as the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the 1BET LED 14 stored in the game RAM area are reset. The data is copied to the lighting data storage area of the game RAM area (Sr1 to Sr4).

  Subsequently, whether or not a medal can be inserted is determined based on the state of the game medal blocker. During a game or an error, while a setting change or a setting check is being performed, the game medal blocker is off, and a medal cannot be inserted. If the medal cannot be inserted, the operation proceeds to step Sr13 without determining the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 in step Sr8 described later, and the display monitor flag is set to OFF data. If a medal can be inserted, the process proceeds to step Sr6.

  In step Sr6, it is determined whether the front door 1b is in the open state with reference to the state of the door open detection switch 25 that detects the open state of the front door 1b. If the front door 1b is not in the open state, the process proceeds to step Sr13 without determining the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 in step Sr8 described later, and the OFF data is set in the display monitor flag. If the front door 1b is open, the process proceeds to step Sr7.

  In the step Sr7, it is determined whether or not the bet amount is set with reference to the value of the inserted medal number stored in the game RAM area. If the bet amount has been set, the process proceeds to the step Sr13 without determining the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 in the step Sr8 described later, and the OFF data is set in the display monitor flag. If the bet amount has not been set, the process proceeds to step Sr8.

  In step Sr8, it is determined whether the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated. If the reset / setting switch 38 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step Sr15, and the content of the display monitor flag described later is determined. When the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated, the process proceeds to step Sr9, and the setting for performing the ratio display on the credit indicator 11 and the game assist indicator 12 is performed.

  As a setting for performing the ratio display on the credit display 11 and the game assistance display 12, a display monitor selection timer and a display monitor display content vector are initialized (Sr9 to Sr11). Subsequently, ON data is set in the display monitor flag (Sr12, Sr14), and the process proceeds to Sr15 to determine the contents of the display monitor flag. Note that the display monitor selection timer is a timer for measuring a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) for displaying one ratio display, and when starting time measurement for the predetermined period, a value corresponding to the predetermined period ( In this embodiment, after 8927) is set as the initial value, every time the timer interrupt processing (main) is performed, one unit time (0.56 milliseconds in this embodiment) is subtracted, and the display monitor is selected. When the value of the application timer becomes 0, the elapse of a predetermined period is counted. The display monitor display content vector is data for specifying the type of ratio display to be switched and displayed in a predetermined order.

  Specifically, as the data set in the display monitor display content vector, “0” corresponds to the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative game number, “1” corresponds to the combination payout ratio between the past 6,000 games, and “ "2" corresponds to the ratio of payouts for the past 6,000 games, "3" corresponds to the ratio of consecutive payouts to the total number of payouts, and "4" corresponds to the ratio of payouts to the total amount of payouts. I have. However, in this embodiment, when the ratio display is displayed on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, the advantageous section ratio to the total cumulative number of games, the linked payout ratio between the past 6,000 games, the total cumulative payout number Is not calculated and displayed.

  In steps Sr15 and Sr16, the value of the display monitor flag is obtained, and it is determined whether the ON data is set or the OFF data is set. The display monitor flag is set to ON data when ratio display is performed, and is set to OFF data when ratio display is not performed.

  If it is determined in step Sr16 that the display monitor flag is set to OFF data, the process returns to the timer interrupt processing (main) without performing the subsequent steps. In the LED dynamic display processing of Sd15 in the timer interrupt processing (main), the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display are referred to by referring to the lighting data stored in the lighting data storage area of the non-game RAM area. 12 and 1 BET LED 14 are turned on. When the process returns to the timer interrupt process (main) without executing the steps after Sr16, the lighting data storage area of the non-game RAM area stores the game RAM copied in steps Sr1 to Sr4. Lighting data, that is, lighting data for performing other displays (display of the number of credits by the credit display 11, display of the number of payouts by the game auxiliary display 12, etc.) displayed when the ratio display is not performed. I have. Therefore, other displays are performed on the credit display 11, the game assistance display 12, the 1BET LED 14, and the like.

  With reference to FIG. 32, the display monitor output data selection process (2) executed when it is determined in step Sr16 that ON data is set in the display monitor flag will be described.

  In the display monitor output data selection process (2), first, the display monitor selection timer is updated, and it is determined whether or not the comparison value has been reached (Ss1 to Ss4). If the display monitor selection timer has not reached the comparison value, the process proceeds to Ss7. When the display monitor selection timer has reached the comparison value, the display monitor selection timer is cleared to 0, and the display monitor display content vector is updated to switch the type of ratio display (Ss5, Ss6), and the Ss7 Proceed to step.

  In the step from Ss7, the data stored in the 7SEG display monitor output table is read from the value of the display monitor display content vector, and the abbreviation indicating the display content currently displayed on the credit indicator 11 (for example, the display order 1). If the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games is displayed, data for displaying “1A”) is obtained (Ss7 to Ss10).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether the total cumulative number of games exceeds 5999 games by referring to the display monitor digestion game determination flag (Ss11, Ss12).

  If the total number of games does not exceed 5999 games, a display monitor selection timer is obtained to blink the abbreviation indicating the currently displayed content, and the timer value is divided by a value equivalent to 0.3 seconds. It is determined whether it is a lighting period or a lighting period (Ss13 to Ss15). If it is determined that the period is the light-off period (if the calculation result is an odd number), clear data is obtained as data for displaying an abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed, and a lighting data storage area corresponding to the credit indicator 11 is obtained. (Ss16, Ss17), and the credit indicator 11 is turned off. If it is determined that the lighting period has elapsed (the calculation result is an even number), the data for displaying the abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed previously obtained is stored in the lighting data corresponding to the credit indicator 11. The credit information is stored in the area (Ss17), and an abbreviation indicating the currently displayed content is displayed on the credit indicator 11. As a result, when the total cumulative number of games does not exceed 5999 games, the abbreviation indicating the content of the display currently being displayed on the credit indicator 11 is repeatedly turned on and off at intervals of 0.3 seconds.

  When the total cumulative game number exceeds 5999 games, the data for displaying the abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed, which has been acquired first, is stored in the lighting data storage area corresponding to the credit indicator 11. (Ss17), and the credit indicator 11 displays an abbreviation indicating the currently displayed content. As a result, when the total cumulative game number exceeds 5999 games, the abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed is displayed on the credit indicator 11 without blinking.

  Next, data for displaying “−−” is once obtained as data for displaying the ratio to be currently displayed corresponding to the above-mentioned abbreviation (Ss18). Then, it is determined which ratio is to be displayed by referring to the display monitor display content vector (Ss20, Ss21).

  Here, the display monitor display content vector stores a value corresponding to the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total number of games, a value corresponding to the linked payout ratio between the past 6,000 games, and a value corresponding to the linked payout ratio relative to the total cumulative payout number. If so, these ratios and the data on which they are based are not aggregated. Therefore, the process proceeds to step Ss38, where data for displaying “−−” is stored in the lighting data storage area as display contents on the game auxiliary display 12, and the process returns to the timer interrupt processing (main). As described above, in the LED dynamic display processing of Sd15 in the timer interrupt processing (main), the credit display 11 and the game assistance are referred to by referring to the lighting data stored in the lighting data storage area of the non-game RAM area. The display 12 and the 1BET LED 14 are turned on. Accordingly, the credit indicator 11 and the game assisting indicator 12 show the abbreviation indicating one of the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, the combined payout ratio between the past 6,000 games, and the combined payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number. −− ”will be displayed.

  Subsequently, 70%, which is a specified ratio (threshold) of the accessory ratio, is set (Ss22). When the display value exceeds the specified ratio, the ratio display is performed in a display mode different from the normal display mode. When the displayed value exceeds the specified ratio, the displayed value blinks.

  Then, the address of the area storing the payout ratio between the past 6,000 games is set as an initial value, and the initial value is calculated using the value of the display monitor display content vector, and the past 6,000 games are calculated. The duty payout ratio corresponding to the value of the display monitor display content vector is acquired from the duty payout ratio and the duty payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of payouts (Ss23 to Ss25).

  Then, the acquired accessory payout ratio is compared with the set specified ratio, and when the acquired accessory payout ratio is a value equal to or greater than the threshold value, setting for blinking display is performed (Ss26 to Ss29). ).

  Further, data to be displayed in each of the tens place and the ones place of the game auxiliary display 12 is specified based on the acquired accessory payout ratio (Ss30 to Ss32). Further, it is determined whether the setting for performing the blinking display has been made (Ss33). If the setting for performing the blinking display has not been made, the specified data is stored in the lighting data storage area as the display content on the game auxiliary display 12, and the process returns to the timer interrupt processing (main). As described above, in the LED dynamic display processing of Sd15 in the timer interrupt processing (main), the credit display 11 and the game assistance are referred to by referring to the lighting data stored in the lighting data storage area of the non-game RAM area. The display 12 and the 1BET LED 14 are turned on. Therefore, the credit indicator 11 and the game assistance indicator 12 indicate the abbreviation indicating the payout ratio of the past 6000 games and the payout ratio of the past 6000 games, or the payout ratio relative to the total number of payouts. The abbreviation and the ratio of paying out the official goods to the total number of payouts are displayed.

  If the setting for blinking display has been made, a display monitor selection timer is acquired to blink the accessory payout ratio, as in the case where the total cumulative number of games does not exceed 5999 games, and the timer is selected. The value is divided by a value corresponding to 0.3 second to determine whether the lighting period is the lighting period or the lighting period (Ss34 to Ss36). In the case of the lighting period, data for displaying the accessory ratio as display content on the game auxiliary display 12 is stored in the lighting data storage area, and the process returns to the timer interrupt processing (main). In the case of the light-off period, clear data is obtained as data for displaying the accessory ratio. Then, clear data is stored in the lighting data storage area as display contents on the game auxiliary display 12 (Ss37, Ss38), and the process returns to the timer interrupt processing (main).

  Accordingly, when the accessory payout ratio is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the credit indicator 11 and the game auxiliary indicator 12 display the abbreviation indicating the accessory payout ratio between the past 6,000 games and the role between the past 6,000 games. The article payout ratio, or the abbreviation indicating the official payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number and the official payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number are displayed, and the numerical value indicating the accessory payout ratio displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed. Lighting and extinguishing are repeated at intervals of 0.3 seconds.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, when performing a flashing control (on-off control) in which the abbreviation indicating the type of the ratio display to be displayed on the credit indicator 11 is repeatedly turned on and off at intervals of 0.3 seconds. Sets the value (8927-0 in this embodiment) of the display monitor selection timer for measuring the period (for example, 5 seconds) for displaying one ratio display to a value equivalent to 0.3 seconds (in this embodiment) , 536) is an even number, that is, if the value of the least significant bit is 0 in binary notation, the clear data is set as the output data of the credit indicator 11 so that the credit The display 11 is controlled to be turned off. On the other hand, if the quotient obtained by dividing the value of the display monitor selection timer by a value corresponding to 0.3 second is an odd number, that is, if the value of the least significant bit is 1 in binary notation, the credit indicator By setting data for displaying the abbreviation of the accessory ratio as the output data of 11, the credit indicator 11 is controlled to be turned on.

  When performing the flashing control of turning on and off the numerical value indicating the accessory payout ratio on the game auxiliary display 12 repeatedly at intervals of 0.3 seconds, the display monitor selection timer is used in the same manner as the flashing control of the abbreviation. (In this embodiment, 8927 to 0) is divided by a value corresponding to 0.3 seconds (536 in this embodiment), and if the obtained quotient is an even number, the output of the game assist display 12 By setting clear data as data, the credit indicator 11 is controlled to be turned off. On the other hand, when the quotient obtained by dividing the value of the display monitor selection timer by a value corresponding to 0.3 second is an odd number, the abbreviation of the accessory ratio is displayed as output data of the game auxiliary display 12. By setting the data, the credit indicator 11 is controlled to be turned on.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment calculates the result of the calculation using the specific value (536 corresponding to 0.3 seconds) with respect to the value of the display monitor selection timer (for example, the display monitor selection timer). The control for setting the output data of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 based on the quotient obtained by dividing the value of the value by the specific value) is performed every time the display monitor data selection process is performed, that is, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed. The display on the credit display device 11 and the game auxiliary display device 12 is controlled to be blinked by repeatedly performing each time.

  Further, the main control unit 41 controls the setting of the output data of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 based on the result of the calculation using the specific value for the value of the display monitor selection timer. The display of the credit indicator 11 and the game auxiliary indicator 12 is controlled to be blinked by repeatedly performing each time the data selection process is performed. In the blinking control, the display monitor selection timer is initialized with respect to the initial value. Thus, the control performed based on the result of the calculation using the specific value, that is, the first control of the blinking control is set to the off control.

  Further, in the blinking control, the control performed based on the result of the calculation using the specific value with respect to the final value (0) of the display monitor selection timer, that is, the last control of the blinking control is set to the off control. I have.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment stores, in the display monitor digestion game determination flag, the lighting identification segment that can specify the range in which the total cumulative number of games has reached by the data processing for the winning combination ratio. Then, an abbreviation of the accessory payout ratio between the past 6,000 games and the abbreviated of the accessory payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games are displayed on the credit display 11, and the numerical value indicating the accessory payout ratio corresponding to the abbreviation is displayed on the game assistance display 12. When the total number of games is in the range of 0 to 5999 games based on the lighting identification segment stored in the display monitor digestion game determination flag, the abbreviation of the payout ratio of the specialty on the credit indicator 11 is displayed. Flashing control is performed to repeatedly control the display to turn on and off, and when the total cumulative number of games is in the range of 6000 games or more, the abbreviation display of the accessory payout ratio on the credit indicator 11 is turned on without flashing. To control. By controlling the flashing of the abbreviation display on the credit indicator 11, it is possible to recognize that the tally has not reached 6000 games, and the displayed ratio may be biased. Can be recognized. Here, the range of the total number of games (0-5999 games in the present embodiment) in which the main control unit 41 controls the display of the abbreviation of the accessory payout ratio in a blinking manner is determined according to the design value of the slot machine 1. This is at least the range up to the number of games necessary for the accessory payout ratio in the slot machine 1 to substantially converge to the design value.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 calculates, as a ratio display, the accessory payout ratio between the past 6,000 games and the accessory payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number, and displays the credit display 11 and the game assistance display. 12 can be displayed on the other hand, as the ratio display, the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, the linked payout ratio between the past 6,000 games, and the linked payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number are not calculated. Although the display is not displayed on the display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12, as the ratio display, the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, the linked payout ratio between the past 6,000 games, the linked payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number, and the like. May be calculated and displayed. For example, in the configuration in which the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative game number is displayed as the ratio display, the cumulative game number reaches the prescribed game number (for example, 175000 games) in which the advantageous section ratio generally converges to the design value of the slot machine. The display of the advantageous section ratio on the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to blink, and after the total number of games reaches the specified number of games, the display of the advantageous section ratio is turned on without blinking. It is preferable to control. Further, for example, in a configuration in which the linked payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number or the linked payout ratio between the past 6,000 games is displayed as the ratio display, the prescribed game number (the linked payout ratio generally converges to the design value of the slot machine) Until the total number of games reaches 17500 games, the display of the linked payout ratio on the credit indicator 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to blink, and after the total number of games reaches the specified number of games, It is preferable to control so that the display of the linked payout ratio is turned on without blinking.

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As a conventional gaming machine, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of a game is stored, and a non-game program area in which a non-game program irrespective of the progress of the game are stored are separately allocated to a ROM. There is a configuration. With such a configuration, in the game program, every time the process included in the non-game program is executed, if the non-game program is called from the game program, the game program and the non-game program are repeatedly switched. However, there is a problem that the processing becomes complicated.

  On the other hand, the slot machine 1 that is the gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a ROM 41b having a storage area in which a program is stored, and a main control unit 41 that performs control based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. The storage area of the ROM 41b includes a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored and a non-game program area in which a program called by the game program and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game are stored. In the non-game program, a plurality of types of abnormality determination (related to the determination of an abnormality related to payout of medals and the insertion of medals) are performed by a single call of the non-game related process which is a non-game program from the timer interrupt process which is a game program. (Determination of abnormality). In such a configuration, the non-game game area of the ROM 41b in which the game program related to the progress of the game is stored and the non-game game stored in the ROM 41b in which the non-game program which is a program called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored In a configuration in which the program area and the non-game program are separately allocated, a plurality of types of abnormality determination are performed in the non-game program by calling the non-game program once from the game program. It can be reduced as much as possible.

  In the present embodiment, in the non-game-related processing included in the non-game program called from the timer interrupt processing included in the game program, two types of abnormalities are determined: an abnormality determination regarding the payout of medals and an abnormality determination regarding the insertion of medals. However, in a non-game program called by one call from the game program, three or more types of abnormalities may be determined.

  In the present embodiment, the non-game program is called from the game program. Although the configuration is called, a process included in a game program other than the timer interrupt process may be applied as a game program for calling a non-game program for determining a plurality of types of abnormalities.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the non-game related process included in the non-game program called from the timer interrupt process included in the game program, the sensor monitoring process, which is a subroutine, is performed to determine the abnormality regarding the medal payout. And a configuration in which a plurality of types of abnormalities are determined by one subroutine, that is, a non-game program called by a game program is configured by a plurality of subroutines, and one type is provided for each subroutine. For example, in a non-game-related process, a first subroutine that determines an abnormality related to payout of medals and a second subroutine that determines an abnormality related to insertion of medals are performed in a non-game-related process. May be configured to determine the abnormality of. In such a configuration, the process of performing a plurality of types of abnormality determination is set as a subroutine for each type of abnormality determination, thereby facilitating program management.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a ROM 41b having a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored, and a main control for performing control based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. When the non-game related process as a non-game program is called from the timer interrupt process as a game program, the register and the stack pointer SP used in the game program are saved, and When the game program is returned to the game program, the saved register and the stack pointer SP are restored. With such a configuration, when the non-game program is called from the game program, it is possible to prevent the data of the register and the stack pointer SP used in the game program from being damaged.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a ROM 41b having a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored, and a main control for performing control based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. A RAM 41c having a storage area capable of temporarily storing data. The RAM 41c is used by a game RAM area in which game data used by the game program is stored in a readable and writable manner, and by a non-game program. A non-game RAM area in which non-game data is stored in a readable manner. The non-game related process included in the non-game program is called once from a timer interrupt process included in the game program. Medals payout as multiple types of abnormal judgment When the determination of the abnormality to be performed and the determination of the abnormality regarding the insertion of the medal are performed, the sensor error reference data capable of specifying the result of the abnormality determination is stored in the non-game RAM area, and the process returns from the non-game related process to the timer interrupt process. In the timer interrupt process as the game program, the sensor error reference data stored in the non-game RAM storage area is referred to without performing other processes. In such a configuration, the result of the abnormality determination by the non-game program is referred to before performing other processing, so that the result of the abnormality determination can be promptly reflected in the processing performed by the game program. In addition, after returning to the game program from the non-game program for which abnormality determination is performed, the sensor error reference data is referred to before performing other processing. Can be performed.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a ROM 41b having a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored, and a main control for performing control based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. A non-game related process included in the non-game program is called once from a timer interrupt process included in the game program, thereby determining a plurality of types of abnormalities in the non-game related process. In the non-game-related process, even if the abnormality is determined by paying out medals and the abnormality is determined, the abnormality is determined after the determination of the abnormality with respect to payout of medals. In this configuration, determination of an abnormality related to insertion of a medal is continuously performed. In such a configuration, in the non-game-related process which is a non-game program called from the timer interrupt process which is a game program, regardless of whether or not the abnormality is determined by performing the abnormality determination regarding the payout of medals, It is also possible to determine the type of abnormality related to the insertion of medals.

  In the present embodiment, in the non-game-related processing included in the non-game program called from the timer interrupt processing included in the game program, two types of abnormalities are determined: an abnormality determination regarding the payout of medals and an abnormality determination regarding the insertion of medals. In a non-game program called by a single call from the game program, a configuration in which two or more types of abnormalities are determined may be used. In such a configuration, the non-game program Even if one type of abnormality is determined among a plurality of types of abnormality determination performed in the above, the other type of abnormality determination is continuously performed, so that whether any type of abnormality is determined Regardless, abnormality determination can be performed for other types of abnormality.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment calls a non-game related process included in a non-game program once from a timer interrupt process included in a game program, and determines a plurality of types of abnormalities in the non-game related process as a game medium. This is a configuration for determining an abnormality related to payout of medals and determining an abnormality related to insertion of medals. In such a configuration, the abnormality determination regarding the payout of medals as game media and the abnormality determination regarding the insertion of medals can be performed by calling one non-game program.

  The slot machine 1, which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, includes a ROM 41b having a storage area in which a program is stored, and a main control unit 41 that performs control based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. The area includes a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, and a non-game program area in which a non-game program that is a program called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored. The non-game program (non-game related processing) is called once from the game program (timer interrupt processing) to determine an abnormality in the non-game program (determination of an abnormality related to payout of medals in sensor monitoring processing, and an abnormality related to insertion of medals). Judgment), to an external device connected to the slot machine 1 Output control (test signal output processing) of a test signal output to the test device among the external output signals to be input, and a predetermined display (credit display 11, game auxiliary display) In this configuration, a plurality of controls including display control (combination ratio monitor display data selection processing) to be displayed in 12) are performed. In such a configuration, the non-game game area of the ROM 41b in which the game program related to the progress of the game is stored and the non-game game stored in the ROM 41b in which the non-game program which is a program called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored In a configuration in which the program area and the program area are separately allocated, the non-game program is called once from the game program to determine an abnormality in the non-game program, control the output of the test signal, and determine the duty ratio that is based on the history of the game. Since a plurality of controls including display control to be displayed on the predetermined display are performed, traffic between the game program and the non-game program can be reduced as much as possible.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes a single non-game program (non-game-related process) call from the game program (timer interrupt process) to execute an abnormality determination (a plurality of controls) in the non-game program. In the sensor monitoring process, determination of an abnormality related to payout of medals, determination of an abnormality related to insertion of medals), output control of a test signal output to a test device (test signal output process), and a duty ratio based on a game history. It is configured to perform display control (prize-ratio monitor display data selection processing) to be displayed on a predetermined display and control to update a timer (medal passing time timer update processing). The above control may be performed. For example, by calling one non-game program from the game program, for example, abnormality determination and trial A configuration for performing signal output control, a configuration for performing display control for displaying an abnormality determination and a role ratio on a predetermined display, a configuration for performing display control for displaying a test signal output control and a role ratio on a predetermined display, an abnormality determination and A configuration for performing control for updating the timer may be used. Even with these configurations, it is possible to minimize the traffic between the game program and the non-game program.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 calls the non-game program (non-game-related processing) once from the game program (timer interrupt processing) and outputs an abnormality to the non-game program to the test device. It is configured to perform a plurality of controls including output control of a test signal and display control for displaying a winning combination which is a state based on a history of a game on a predetermined display. In the abnormality determination, two types of abnormality determination (medal payout) The above-mentioned configuration may be configured to perform one type of abnormality determination or three or more types of multiple abnormality determinations. . Even with such a configuration, traffic between the game program and the non-game program can be reduced as much as possible.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a ROM 41b having a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored, and a main control for performing control based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. Unit 41, and an abnormality determination (determination of an abnormality related to the payout of medals) in the non-game-related processing by one call of the non-game-related processing included in the non-game program from the timer interrupt processing included in the game program , A determination of an abnormality related to insertion of a medal), and a test signal output process which is a process of controlling the output of a test signal output to a test device. Sensor monitoring and test signal output are called as subroutines, respectively. It is configured to be. In such a configuration, the process of performing the abnormality determination and the process of performing the output control of the external output signal output to the external device are set as subroutines, respectively, thereby facilitating the management of the program.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment determines an abnormality in the non-game program by a single call from a timer interrupt process as a game program to a non-game related process as a non-game program (for example, determination of an abnormality related to payout of medals, This is a configuration for performing sensor monitoring processing, which is processing for determining an abnormality related to the input of a game, and test signal output processing, which is processing for controlling the output of a test signal. In this configuration, the output state of the test signal is set using an output port (in this embodiment, output port 6) in which ON data and OFF data are not set, that is, an output port that is not used in the processing of the game program. . With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the signal whose output state is controlled by the processing of the game program from being unintentionally controlled to the output state by the test signal output processing in the non-game program.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a ROM 41b having a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored, and a main control for performing control based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. Unit 41, and an abnormality determination (determination of an abnormality related to the payout of medals) in the non-game-related processing by one call of the non-game-related processing included in the non-game program from the timer interrupt processing included in the game program And a display control for displaying a winning combination, which is a state based on a game history, on a predetermined display (credit display 11, game assistance display 12). The display monitor data selection process to be performed is performed. A configuration in which sensor monitoring process and the display monitor data selection processing is called as a subroutine respectively. In such a configuration, the process of performing the abnormality determination and the process of performing the display control of the combination ratio are set as subroutines, respectively, so that the management of the program is facilitated.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can display either a number indicating a credit or a number and a symbol indicating a type of winning ratio on the credit indicator 11, and a payout is displayed on the game auxiliary indicator 12. It is possible to display any of a number indicating the number of medals to be paid out, a number indicating a navigation number according to the navigation notification, an error code, or a number indicating a ratio of a winning combination, and the game program indicates a state of the game. Display control is performed to display credit, payout number, navigation number, and error code using display data stored in the game program area, and the non-game program serves as a display indicating a state based on the history of the game. It is a configuration for performing display control for displaying the type and ratio of the ratio using the display data stored in the non-game program area. The display data used in the display control for displaying the state based on the history of the game in the non-game program and the display data used for the display control for displaying the state of the game in the game program have a common display mode (for example, the number “0”). To "9"), display data is stored in each of the game program area and the non-game program area. In such a configuration, in the display control of the duty ratio for displaying the state based on the history of the game in the non-game program, the display data stored in the non-game program area is used to display the credit and the like for displaying the state of the game in the game program. In the display control of, by using the display data stored in the game program area, the traffic between the game program and the non-game program can be reduced as much as possible.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a ROM 41b having a game program area in which a game program is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored, and a main control for performing control based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. And a unit 41, by a single call of the non-game related process included in the non-game program from the timer interrupt process included in the game program to an external device connected to the slot machine 1 in the non-game related process. A test signal output process, which is a process of controlling the output of the test signal output to the test device among the external output signals to be output, and a position ratio based on the history of the game are displayed on a predetermined display (credit display 11, game A configuration for performing display monitor data selection processing for performing display control to be displayed on the auxiliary display 12). Ri, in the non-game-related processing, the test signal output processing and display monitor for data selection processing is configured to be called as a subroutine respectively. In such a configuration, the process of controlling the output of the test signal and the process of controlling the display of the winning ratio are set as subroutines, respectively, so that the management of the program is facilitated.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of a game is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program irrespective of the progress of the game are stored are separately allocated to a ROM. There is a configuration. In such a configuration, the storage area for the game data used in the game program and the storage area for the non-game data used in the non-game program are also assigned to separate areas, but the non-game data is referred to in the game program. If the game program refers to the data in the non-game data area each time the processing is performed, it is necessary to access both the game data area and the non-game data area from the game program many times, which makes the processing complicated. The problem arises.

  On the other hand, the slot machine 1, which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, includes a ROM 41b having a storage area capable of storing a program, a main control unit 41 for performing control based on the program stored in the ROM 41b, And a RAM 41c having a storage area capable of temporarily storing a game program. The storage area of the ROM 41b is a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, and a program called by the game program. A non-game program area in which a non-game program irrespective of the progress is stored. The storage area of the RAM 41c includes a game RAM area in which game data used by the game program is stored in a readable and writable manner, Non-game RAM in which non-game data to be used is readably stored In the sensor monitoring process of the non-game-related process which is a non-game program, a determination of an abnormality related to payout of medals and a determination of an abnormality related to insertion of medals are performed as abnormality determinations, and the results of these abnormality determinations are performed. The sensor interrupt reference data is updated as the first abnormal data stored in the non-game RAM area based on the non-game-related processing. , The sensor error flag is updated as the second abnormal data stored in the game RAM area based on the first abnormal data with reference to the first abnormal data stored in the non-game RAM area. In the main processing, which is a game program that can be performed thereafter, the game program is stored in the game RAM area. With reference to the second abnormal data, it is configured to determine whether or not to shift to an error state to disable the progress of the game.

  In such a configuration, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, a non-game program area in which a non-game program which is a program called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored, Are separately allocated, and a game RAM area in which game data used by the game program is stored so as to be readable and writable, and a non-game RAM area in which non-game data used by the non-game program are stored readable. In the game program, when returning from the non-game program to the game program, the game program refers to the first abnormal data stored in the non-game data area, and performs the game based on the first abnormal data. The second abnormal data stored in the data area is updated, and the game The gram refers to the second abnormal data stored in the game data area to determine whether or not to shift to an error state that disables the progress of the game. By referring to the data and updating the second abnormal data in the game data area, in the game program such as the main processing performed thereafter, the first abnormal data in the non-game data area is repeatedly executed each time the processing related to the abnormality determination is performed. Since it is possible to refer to the result of the abnormality determination by the non-game program without accessing the abnormal data, the frequency of referring to the non-game data area from the game program can be reduced as much as possible.

  When the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment returns from the non-game-related process, which is a non-game program, to the timer interrupt process, which is a game program, a medal-related error is referred to as the first abnormal data stored in the non-game RAM area. With reference to the data, the sensor error flag can be updated as the second abnormal data stored in the game RAM area based on the first abnormal data, and when returning from the non-gaming program to the gaming program, With reference to the first abnormal data stored in the non-game RAM area, the logical sum of the first abnormal data and the sensor error flag stored in the game RAM area is calculated, and the sensor is operated in accordance with the calculation result. When the occurrence of an abnormality is identified from the first abnormal data by updating the error flag, the second abnormal data is updated and the first abnormal data is updated. If the occurrence of abnormality normal data is not identified is configured not to update the second abnormal data. With such a configuration, the second abnormal data is updated when the occurrence of the abnormality is identified from the first abnormal data, and the second abnormal data is not updated when the occurrence of the abnormality is not identified from the first abnormal data. Therefore, even if the abnormality is eliminated and the first abnormality data is updated in the non-game program after the abnormality occurs, the abnormality is not generated from the second abnormality data until the abnormality is confirmed on the game program side. Can be specified.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment performs an abnormality determination in a non-game-related process, which is a non-game program called by a timer interrupt process (main), which is a game program, and is capable of identifying a result of the abnormality determination. The medal-related error reference data is stored in the non-game RAM area as data, and the timer interrupt processing (main), which is a game program, is executed when returning from the non-game-related processing, which is a non-game program, to the game program. Without performing the above processing, the medal-related error reference data is referred to as the first abnormal data stored in the non-game RAM area, and the second abnormal data stored in the game RAM area based on the first abnormal data. And the sensor error flag can be updated. In such a configuration, the result of the abnormality determination by the non-game program is referred to before performing other processing, so that the result of the abnormality determination can be promptly reflected in the processing performed by the game program. Further, in such a configuration, after the non-game related process is performed, the process using the second abnormal data before being updated based on the first abnormal data is performed by another process. Can be prevented.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of a game is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program irrespective of the progress of the game are stored are separately allocated to a ROM. There is a configuration. In such a configuration, when the signal output by the game program and the signal output by the non-game program are performed using a common output port, the output data of the signal set by the non-game program may remain. Therefore, there is a risk that the game program will be output as an output signal.

  On the other hand, the slot machine 1, which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, includes a ROM 41b having a storage area capable of storing a program, a main control unit 41 for performing control based on the program stored in the ROM 41b, The output area of the ROM 41b includes a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, and a program called by the game program. And a non-game program area in which a non-game program is stored. Control signals, control signals for the credit indicator 11, commands to the sub-control unit 91, and the like are provided. The first output ports (output ports 0 to 5, 7 to 9) to which no output data is set in the non-game program, and the output data, for example, a test signal and the like are set in the non-game program. A second output port (output port 6) in which output data is not set in the program, and initialization of the first output port and the second output port is performed at the time of startup setting processing or power interruption which is a game program. This is a configuration performed from the processing (main). In such a configuration, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, a non-game program area in which a program called by the game program and which is not related to the progress of the game is stored, Are separately assigned, a first output port in which output data is set in a game program and no output data is set in a non-game program, and output data is set in a non-game program. In the above, since the output data of the signal set by the non-game program remains since the second output port and the second output port where the output data is not set are separately provided, the second output port is output as the output signal by the game program. There is no such thing as a game professional The independence of the control by the ram and the control by the non-game program can be ensured, and the first output port and the second output port are initialized from the game program, so that the control at the time of the initialization of the output port is performed. Can be simplified.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a first output port (output ports 0 to 5, 7 to 9) in which output data is set in a game program and no output data is set in a non-game program, A second output port (output port 6) in which output data is set in the game program and no output data is set in the game program. The game program includes a slot machine as an initialization condition. In this configuration, the first output port and the second output port are initialized when the supply of power to the first output port and the detection of the power interruption are established. With such a configuration, control when the initialization condition is satisfied can be simplified.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a first output port (output ports 0 to 5, 7 to 9) in which output data is set in a game program and no output data is set in a non-game program, A second output port (output port 6) in which output data is set in the game program and no output data is set in the game program, and a test signal is output from the second output port. It is. In such a configuration, by controlling the non-game program to output a test signal that is not essential for the progress of the game, the capacity of the game program can be reduced.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a RAM 41c having a storage area capable of temporarily storing data, and the storage area of the RAM 41c is a game RAM area in which game data used by the game program is stored in a readable and writable manner. And a non-game RAM area in which non-game data used by the non-game program is readablely stored. The game RAM area is a game program, and is initialized by a RAM initialization process called from an initial setting process or a main process. The non-gaming RAM area is a non-gaming program, and is configured to be initialized by a non-gaming RAM area initialization process called from the initialization process. In such a configuration, in the game program and the non-game program, the game data and the non-game data can be referred to each other. Independence between the control by the game and the control by the non-game program can be ensured.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a RAM 41c having a storage area in which data can be temporarily stored. And a non-game RAM area in which non-game data used by the non-game program is readablely stored. When a setting change process is performed, the game RAM area is initialized by performing a game RAM area initialization process. Is initialized while the non-game RAM area is not initialized. In such a configuration, even when the setting change process involving the initialization of the game RAM area is performed, the non-game RAM area is not initialized, so that the storage contents stored in the non-game RAM area, for example, In addition, it is possible to prevent data or the like for displaying the winning combination, which is a state based on the game history, on the predetermined display device from being initialized.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a RAM 41c having a storage area in which data can be temporarily stored. The storage area of the RAM 41c is a game RAM area in which game data used by the game program is readable and writable. And a non-game RAM area in which non-game data used by the non-game program is stored in a readable manner. The non-game RAM area is stored in the RAM 41c in the initial setting process by using RAM parity or fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis. When an abnormality is determined and the storage content of the RAM 41c is determined to be abnormal, the game RAM area initialization processing and the non-game RAM area initialization processing are performed to initialize all areas of the RAM 41c. . With such a configuration, the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c can be initialized when there is an abnormality in the content stored in the RAM 41c and there is a possibility that game control may not be performed normally. In addition, when there is an abnormality in the content stored in the RAM 41c, the non-game RAM area is initialized. Therefore, the stored content stored in the non-game RAM area that is not initialized even if the setting is changed, for example, a game The normalization of data based on the contents stored in the non-game RAM area can be ensured by normalizing data and the like for displaying the winning combination, which is a state based on the history of the game, on the predetermined display. .

  In a conventional gaming machine, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of a game is stored and a non-game program area in which a non-game program irrespective of the progress of the game are stored are separately allocated to a ROM. There is a configuration. In such a configuration, although the improper passing of medals is detected in the non-game program, the passing of the inserted medals is determined only in the game program, so that the non-game program does not operate normally. In this case, there is a possibility that the passing of the medal may be determined even if the fraud is performed.

  On the other hand, the slot machine 1 that is the gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a ROM 41b having a storage area capable of storing a program, and a main control unit 41 that performs control based on the program stored in the ROM 41b. The storage area of the ROM 41b includes a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored and a non-game program area in which a program called by the game program and a non-game program not related to the progress of the game are stored. As a first condition in the game program, the confirmed data of the inserted medal sensor 31b or 31c is in the ON state and the input data is in the OFF state, that is, the input data has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. Is detected, the passing of the medal, which is a game medium, is detected. The first detection processing (medal insertion signal processing) is performed, and as the second condition in the non-gaming program, the medal insertion signal state transition data specified based on the detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is normal, and A second detection process (medal sensor check process) for detecting the passage of a medal, which is a game medium, is performed by establishing that the determined data of the inserted medal sensor 31b or 31c has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. When the passage of the game medium is detected in both the first detection processing and the second detection processing, it is determined that the game medium to be added to the bet amount and the credit has passed.

  In such a configuration, a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, a non-game program area in which a non-game program which is a program called by the game program and is not related to the progress of the game is stored, Are separately assigned, a first detection process for detecting the passage of a game medium when a first condition is established in a game program, and a passage for detecting the passage of a game medium when a second condition is established in a game program. Since the passage of the game medium is determined when the passage of the game medium is detected in both of the second detection processes, the passage of the game medium can be appropriately determined without increasing the capacity of the game program.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a first condition, establishes that the finalized data of the inserted medal sensor 31b or 31c is in the ON state and the input data is in the OFF state. The first detection processing (medal insertion signal processing) for detecting the passage is performed, and as the second condition, the medal insertion signal state transition data specified based on the detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is normal and the insertion is performed. A second detection process (medal sensor check process) for detecting the passage of a medal as a game medium by establishing that the determined data of the medal sensor 31b or 31c has changed from the ON state to the OFF state is performed. The two conditions are configured based on a state transition of a medal insertion signal including more information than the first condition. With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate impropriety relating to the passage of the game medium without increasing the capacity of the game program.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the medal sensor check process as a non-game program, the medal insertion signal state transition data specified based on the detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is normal as a second condition. In addition, the second detection process (medal sensor check process) for detecting the passage of a medal as a game medium when the determination data of the inserted medal sensor 31b or 31c is changed from the ON state to the OFF state is established. Yes, when the passage of the game medium is not normally detected by the second detection processing, it is determined that the game medium is abnormal, and the medal-related error reference data (E5) is set. With such a configuration, it is possible to detect impropriety related to the passage of the game medium without increasing the capacity of the game program.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first condition is that the confirmed data of the inserted medal sensor 31b or 31c is in the ON state and the input data is in the OFF state. The first detection processing (medal insertion signal processing) for detecting the passage is performed, and as the second condition, the medal insertion signal state transition data specified based on the detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is normal and inserted. The second detection process (medal sensor check process) for detecting the passage of a medal, which is a game medium, by establishing that the determined data of the medal sensor 31b or 31c has changed from the ON state to the OFF state is performed. In the first detection process and the second detection process, the passage of the game medium is detected using the common inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. It is. In such a configuration, since the passage of the game medium is detected by both the game program and the non-game program for the common sensor, it is possible to appropriately determine the passage of the game medium without increasing the capacity of the game program. it can.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can acquire the detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c by a timer interrupt process (main) that executes a periodic process at regular intervals, and as a first condition, the inserted medal sensor 31b Alternatively, when it is established that the confirmed data of 31c is in the ON state and the input data is in the OFF state, the first detection processing (medal insertion signal processing) for detecting the passage of a medal as a game medium is performed. As two conditions, the medal insertion signal state transition data specified based on the detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c is normal, and the determined data of the inserted medal sensor 31b or 31c has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. Is established, a second detection process (medal sensor check process) for detecting the passage of a medal, which is a game medium, is performed. A configuration, in the first detection processing and second detection processing is configured for detecting passage of game media with a detection state of the inserted medal sensor 31a~31c acquired in the same timer interruption process (main). In such a configuration, both the game program and the non-game program detect the passage of the game medium using the detection states of the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c acquired in the same timer interrupt process (main). It is possible to appropriately determine the passage of the game medium without increasing the capacity.

  2. Description of the Related Art Some conventional gaming machines have a configuration in which a control for repeating on and off such as blinking a backlight of a reel is performed. In such a configuration, in order to perform control to repeatedly turn on and off the backlight of the reel, control is performed based on data that repeatedly turns on and off every predetermined number of interrupts, and data for that is required. .

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment controls the electronic components, for example, the credit display 11 constituted by a 7-segment display and the game auxiliary display 12 for a predetermined time. It is possible to perform control to repeat on-control and off-control, update a timer value for measuring a predetermined time, calculate using the timer value and a specific value, and turn on according to the result of the calculation. This is a configuration for switching between control and off control. In such a configuration, calculation is performed using a timer value for measuring a predetermined time and a specific value, and switching between ON control and OFF control is performed according to the result of the calculation. Therefore, separate data for switching is required. Therefore, the data capacity for performing the control of repeating the ON control and the OFF control can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs on-control and off-control for the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 each configured by a 7-segment display as an electronic component, and causes the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 to blink. Although it is a possible configuration, the main control unit 41 may include, as electronic components, light-emitting means other than the 7-segment display, for example, an LED or a lamp (in this embodiment, the LED 19 during waiting, the LED 20 during replay, the effect LED 52, etc.), or the like. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which operating means operated by a solenoid or the like, or vibration means such as a vibrator is applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 performs the ON control and the OFF control of the electronic component, the main control unit 41 switches between the ON control and the OFF control in accordance with the result of the calculation using the timer value and the specific value. However, a configuration may be employed in which the sub-control unit 91 and other control means perform on-control and off-control of predetermined electronic components in accordance with the result of the calculation using the timer value and the specific value.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment switches between ON control and OFF control in accordance with the result of the calculation using the timer value and the specific value, thereby performing control for repeating ON control and OFF control of the electronic component for a predetermined time. In this configuration, the timer value is divided by a specific value, and ON control and OFF control are switched according to the value of the least significant bit of the divided quotient. With such a configuration, it is possible to switch between the ON control and the OFF control with a simple process.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to divide the timer value by a specific value and switch on / off control according to the value of the least significant bit of the divided quotient. A configuration other than division by, for example, a configuration in which ON control and OFF control are switched according to the value of the least significant bit of a value obtained by shifting the timer value by a predetermined number of bits, or a configuration in which four arithmetic operations are performed may be employed.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment switches between ON control and OFF control in accordance with the result of the calculation using the timer value and the specific value, thereby performing control for repeating ON control and OFF control of the electronic component for a predetermined time. In which the calculation is performed using the specific value each time the timer value is updated. With such a configuration, it is possible to switch between the ON control and the OFF control with a simple process.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to calculate using the specific value each time the timer value is updated. However, the main control unit 41 calculates using the specific value each time the timer value is updated a predetermined number of times. The configuration may be such that: In such a configuration, the processing load can be reduced by reducing the number of calculations.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment switches between ON control and OFF control in accordance with the result of the calculation using the timer value and the specific value, thereby performing control for repeating ON control and OFF control of the electronic component for a predetermined time. The electronic components are light emitting means such as a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, and a game machine information display 50, each of which is composed of a 7-segment display. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the data capacity in the case where the light emitting unit is made to blink for a predetermined time.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment switches between ON control and OFF control in accordance with the result of the calculation using the timer value and the specific value, so that the ON control and the OFF control of the electronic component are repeated for a predetermined time. A configuration in which off-control is performed, and in the on-off control, a control performed based on a result of an operation using a specific value with respect to an initial value of the timer value is set as off control. In such a configuration, even when the on-off control is started for the electronic component in the on-control state, the off-control is first performed when the on-off control is started, and then the on-control and the off-control are performed. Since the control is repeated, it is possible to recognize that the on-off control has been started.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 switches on / off control according to the result of the calculation using the timer value and the specific value, thereby performing on-off control on the electronic component for a predetermined time. In the on-off control, the control performed based on the result of the calculation using the specific value with respect to the initial value of the timer value is set as the off control. However, the main control unit 41 The control performed by the result of the calculation using the specific value with respect to the initial value may be configured to be the ON control. By performing the on-off control after the off-control, it is possible to recognize that the on-off control has been started.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment switches between ON control and OFF control in accordance with the result of the calculation using the timer value and the specific value, so that the ON control and the OFF control of the electronic component are repeated for a predetermined time. A configuration in which off control is performed, and a control performed based on a result of an operation using a specific value with respect to the final value of the timer value is configured as off control. In such a configuration, when the control at the end of the on-off control for the electronic component for a predetermined time is set to the off control, the control for turning the electronic component on is performed after the end of the on-off control. (For example, in the credit display device 11 and the game auxiliary display device 12, after performing control for displaying the ratio display of the accessory by the display monitor data selection process, the display content displayed before displaying the ratio display is displayed. (For example, when the credit, the number of payouts, and the error code) are displayed again, or when one of a plurality of types of ratio display is displayed and then another ratio display is displayed, the off control is performed. Since the control for turning on after the execution is performed, it is possible to recognize the boundary between the on-off control and the subsequent on-control.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 switches on / off control according to the result of the calculation using the timer value and the specific value, thereby performing on-off control on the electronic component for a predetermined time. In the on-off control, the control performed based on the result of the calculation using the specific value with respect to the final value of the timer value is set as the off control. However, the main control unit 41 The control performed based on the result of the calculation using the specific value with respect to the final value may be set as the ON control. By doing so, it is possible to recognize the break between the on-off control and the subsequent on-control.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment awardes a predetermined number of medals according to the winning of the small role, controls the player in an advantageous manner according to the winning of the special role, and controls for a predetermined specific period, for example, during the past 6,000 games. It is possible to count the total number of payouts, which is the total number of medals awarded during the period from the time when the data in the RAM 41c is initialized at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason to the present, etc. It is possible to count the number of bonuses paid out, which is the total number of medals awarded in the period (BB, RB). The payout ratio, which is a ratio, is calculated, and the calculated payout ratio can be specified and displayed on the credit display 11 and the game assistance display 12 in a specific period. (In the present embodiment, a plurality of accumulation buffers 1 to 3 having different timings to reach the game), and each time a specific period is reached, the count value of the corresponding counter is used to calculate the accessory payout ratio. Then, in the period from the start of counting by the cumulative buffers 1 to 3 to the first arrival of the specific period, the display of the accessory payout ratio blinks. With such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that the accessory payout ratio displayed on the credit indicator 11 and the game assist indicator 12 is not a normal value. In addition, since each of the plurality of accumulation buffers 1 to 3 having different timings to reach the specific period is provided, after the first accumulation buffer reaches the specific period once, the total buffer reaches the next specific period. Without waiting, every time the other accumulation buffer reaches the specific period, the accessory payout ratio can be updated to the latest information.

  In the first embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays, as a ratio display, the accessory payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the officials payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number, and displays the same on the credit display device 11 and the game auxiliary display device 12. Although it is a configuration that can be displayed, in the first embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, the linked payout ratio between the past 6000 games, Calculate the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6,000 games, the combined payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number, and display these ratios and ratios on the credit display device 11 and the game auxiliary display device 12. May be displayed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, at the time of start-up and power interruption, the output ports 0 and 7 of the parallel output ports provided in the main control unit 41 are initialized by an initialization command for initializing only one output port. Of the parallel output ports, output ports 1 and 2, output ports 3 and 4, output ports 5 and 6, and output ports 8 and 9 are initialized by an initialization command for initializing a plurality of output ports. With such a configuration, the output port can be properly initialized according to the content of the output information output from the output port.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment initializes the output port 0 before the output ports 1 and 2, the output ports 3 and 4, the output ports 5 and 6, and the output ports 8 and 9, and initializes the output port 0 before the output ports 8 and 9. First, the output port 7 is initialized. In such a configuration, it is possible to individually initialize the output ports that need to be initialized at a high priority earlier.

  The output ports 8 and 9 transmit a command to the sub control unit 91. With such a configuration, it is possible to initialize the output port that outputs the related output information at about the same time.

The main control unit 41, when initializing the output ports 0 to 9 at the time of start-up and power interruption, directly updates the output states of the output ports 0 to 9 without updating the output state data of the port output buffer. Initialize output ports 0-9. On the other hand, when initializing the output port 0-9 at a time other than during start-up and interruption, by updating the output state of the output port 0-9 after updating the output status data of the port output buffer, Initialize output ports 0-9. With such a configuration, the output port can be efficiently initialized.

  When the command to the sub-control unit 91 is output from the output ports 8 and 9, the main control unit 41 updates the output state of the output ports 8 and 9 when the output period of the command elapses, so that the output ports 8 and 9 are updated. , 9 are initialized. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unintended information from being output from the specific output port.

  The setting change start command is stored in the command queue before the interruption in the setting change state occurs. With such a configuration, the setting change start command can be output promptly.

  Before an interrupt during the setting change state occurs, output data for outputting a setting change signal which is an external output signal is stored in an output buffer. With such a configuration, the setting change signal can be output promptly.

  The output ports 0 to 9 are initialized in different orders at the time of power interruption and at the time of startup. With such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the initialization of the output port according to the situation at the time of the initialization.

  At the time of a power failure, the output port 3 that outputs a drive signal of the hopper motor 34b, which outputs information that should be given priority over other information, is initialized with priority over other output ports. With such a configuration, it is possible to individually initialize the output ports that need to be initialized with high priority earlier.

  The output port 7, the output port 8, and the source port 9 are initialized in the same order at the time of starting and at the time of power failure. With such a configuration, the output port can be efficiently initialized.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and includes changes and additions within a scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a bet amount is set using medals and credits as a game value, but a slot in which a bet number is set using a game ball as a game value. The present invention may be applied to a machine or a completely credit-type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credits as a game value. When a game ball is used as a game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls. When the number of bets is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting a bet amount by using this.

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. For example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. That is, it is possible to set a bet amount and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and to generate a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls by generating a prize. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility values may be applied.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and the modified examples, the example in which the present invention is applied to the slot machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is a pachinko game machine that performs a game by firing a game ball into a game area, wherein a game program area in which a game program related to the progress of the game is stored, and a non-game program irrespective of the progress of the game. Is stored in a non-game program area, and a non-game program area is stored in a ROM. Further, the present invention is also applicable to a pachinko gaming machine having a configuration in which electronic components are controlled to be repeatedly turned on and off, for example, by flashing an effect LED.

  Second Embodiment A slot machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration of the slot machine of the present embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the above-described first embodiment, and therefore, different points will be mainly described here.

  The main control unit 41 of the first embodiment uses the credit display unit 11 as a ratio display of the role payout ratio between the past 6,000 games and the role payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of payouts, which is totaled by the process of data processing for the ratio display. The main control unit 41 according to the second embodiment includes a gaming machine information display 50 including a 7-segment display on the game control board 40, The gaming machine information display 50 is configured to display a ratio display such as a bonus payout ratio between the past 6,000 games and a bonus payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the first embodiment is configured to display, as a ratio display, the bonus item payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus item payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number by the data processing for the bonus ratio monitor. However, the main control unit 41 according to the second embodiment displays, as the ratio display, the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, the linked payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and the combination between the past 6000 games. It is configured to display a property payout ratio, an advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6,000 games, a consecutive combination payout rate with respect to the total cumulative payout number, an official article payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number, and an advantageous section payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the first embodiment has a configuration in which data for ratio display is totaled using three cumulative buffers 1 to 3 capable of counting data on payout of medals for 6000 games. The main control unit 41 of the second embodiment is configured to total data for performing ratio display using five ring buffers in which 15 sets of buffers capable of storing 2 bytes of data in one set are provided. is there.

  Hereinafter, the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 34, in a state where the game control board 40 is attached to a predetermined position inside the housing 1a, a lower part on the front side (player side) of the game control board 40 is configured with a 7-segment display. Gaming machine information display 50 is disposed. The gaming machine information display 50 is capable of visually recognizing display contents from outside the board case 120a in a state where the game control board 40 is sealed in the board case 120a. The information such as the advantageous section ratio in the slot machine 1 displayed on the machine information display 50 can be recognized by a clerk or the like.

  Therefore, the display contents of the gaming machine information display 50 can be visually recognized through the board case 120a with the front door 1b opened. Further, inside the housing 1a, the visibility of the display contents of the gaming machine information display 50 is not hindered. More specifically, all components such as reels provided in the slot machine 1 and other substrates and the like are not provided at the position on the display side of the gaming machine information display 50, and the display side of the gaming machine information display 50 is not provided. Wiring connecting the electronic components provided in the slot machine 1 does not pass through the position. Further, in a board case 120a that houses the game control board 40 on which the gaming machine information display 50 is mounted, a writing section for writing a seal or an unsealed person, management information and management history of the slot machine 1 and the game control board 40. A label on which information such as information is displayed, a sticking portion to which the label is attached, a display portion on which the information is printed and stamped, heat radiation holes, parts such as a fan for heat radiation, etc. It is provided avoiding the position on the display side.

  Further, the board case 120a is sealed after accommodating the game control board 40. In the sealed state, the board case 120a cannot be opened by releasing the seal without leaving any trace. Has become. Examples of the sealing method include a method of sealing a sealing piece with a one-way screw, a method of welding a part of a case, and a method of attaching a sealing seal having a trace of peeling. As a result, the connection line connecting the game machine information display 50 and the game control board 40 is disconnected, and the game machine information display 50 mounted on the game control board 40 enclosed in the board case 120a is correctly displayed. It is possible to prevent the contents from being displayed or to prevent sticking or the like on the display surface of the gaming machine information display 50, and to prevent illegal actions such as obstructing visibility.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the main control unit 41 determines the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, the linked payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and the role payout ratio between the past 6000 games. The gaming machine information display 50 displays the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the linked payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number, the property payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number. Perform control.

  The advantageous section ratio between the past 6,000 games is the ratio of the number of games controlled to the AT-related advantageous sections during the past 6,000 games. The advantageous section related to the AT is a period from when the AT is won in the state where the AT has not been won to when the control of the AT accompanying the won AT is completed and the non-AT transition is made. The advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games is determined by controlling the number of advantageous sections related to the AT with respect to the total cumulative number of games, which is the cumulative total number of games since the data in the RAM 41c is initialized at the time of factory shipment or for some reason. It is a percentage of numbers. The combination payout ratio in the past 6,000 games is the total number of medals paid out in the past 6,000 games, which is the total number of medals paid out in the BB controlled during the past 6,000 games. This is the ratio of the number of consecutive payouts that is the total. The payout ratio of the past 6,000 games is the sum of the number of medals paid out in the past 6,000 games, which is paid out during the BB and RB controlled during the past 6,000 games in the total number of medals paid out. This is the ratio of the number of paid-out articles, which is the total number of medals. The advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6,000 games is the payout during the advantageous section related to the AT controlled during the past 6,000 games in the total number of medals paid out during the past 6,000 games. It is a ratio of the number of paid-out advantageous section payouts that is the total of the number of medals given. The combined payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number is determined at the time of factory shipment or for some reason in the total cumulative payout number, which is the total number of medals paid out after the data in the RAM 41c is initialized for some reason. This is the ratio of the number of consecutive payouts, which is the total number of medals paid out during the BB controlled from the time when the data in the RAM 41c is initialized to the present. The duty ratio for the total cumulative number of payouts refers to the ratio of payouts during the BB and RB controlled from the time when the data in the RAM 41c was initialized to the present time or for some reason in the total cumulative number of payouts. This is the ratio of the number of paid-out articles, which is the total number of medals. The advantageous section payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number is the payout during the advantageous section related to the AT controlled from the time when the data in the RAM 41c is initialized to the total cumulative payout number at the time of factory shipment or for some reason. It is a ratio of the number of paid-out advantageous section payouts that is the total of the number of medals given.

  In this embodiment, as the bonus, only the RB and the BB in which the RB operates continuously are mounted. However, winning of all types of small wins is permitted, but some reels are drawn in. May be mounted, and the number of medals paid out during the CT may be reflected in the accessory payout ratio. , CB, the number of medals paid out during the CB is reflected in the combination payout ratio.

  The main control unit 41 determines an advantageous section ratio between the past 6,000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, a linked payout ratio between the past 6,000 games, and a past 6,000 games in a period from when the power is turned on until the power supply is stopped. FIG. 35 shows the ratio of paying out the official goods, the payout ratio of the advantageous sections between the past 6000 games, the payout ratio of the consecutive roles with respect to the total cumulative payout number, the payout ratio of the officials with respect to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number. Are switched every predetermined period (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) in the display order shown in FIG.

  At this time, the gaming machine information display 50 displays an abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed in the upper two digits (for example, when the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games in the display order 1 is displayed, “ 1A ”) is displayed. In the abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed, the display content of the least significant digit of the two displayed digits is a character other than a number (in this embodiment, an alphabetic character of “A”, “C”, “F”). When the abbreviation, the ratio, and the ratio are displayed on the gaming machine information display 50, the abbreviated numeral portion is not adjacent to the ratio, the ratio. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the abbreviated numeral part from being adjacent to the ratio and the ratio, and the displayed contents of the ratio and the ratio from being erroneously recognized.

  At this time, the gaming machine information display 50 displays the ratio to be currently displayed and the ratio (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as data to be displayed) corresponding to the above-mentioned abbreviation in the last two digits. The data is also displayed in%. As data displayed in the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50, 0 to 99% is displayed. In this embodiment, the display is performed using both the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50. The data to be displayed is displayed. For example, when the data to be displayed is one digit, "0" is displayed in the upper digit of the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50, while , The value of the data to be displayed in the lower digit is displayed (for example, when 5% is displayed, "05" is displayed in the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50). If the data to be displayed is two digits, the data to be displayed is displayed in the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 (for example, if 15% is displayed, the gaming machine information display 50 is displayed). "15" is displayed in the last two digits). In this way, regardless of whether the data to be displayed on the gaming machine information display 50 is one digit or two digits, the data to be displayed using both the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 is displayed. By displaying, it is possible to prevent the ratio and the display content of the ratio from being erroneously recognized. Regardless of whether the number is one digit or two digits, by displaying data to be displayed using both the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50, the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 are always displayed. One of the data is displayed in the digits. For example, when data is not displayed in one of the lower two-digit displays, it is possible to recognize the abnormality of the display.

  The abbreviation indicating the display content currently being displayed is changed so that the display content of the highest digit of the two displayed digits is a character other than a number (for example, “A1”), and the gaming machine information display device is displayed. In the configuration in which the abbreviation is displayed in the lower two digits of the 50 and the data to be currently displayed (for example, the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games) is displayed in the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display 50, It is possible to prevent the display contents of the ratio and the ratio from being erroneously recognized when the portion, the ratio and the ratio are adjacent to each other.

  Regardless of whether the abbreviation and the data to be currently displayed are displayed in the lower two digits or the upper two digits in the gaming machine information display 50, the two digits for displaying the abbreviation and the data to be currently displayed are displayed. Even when the two-digit color is different, it is possible to prevent the abbreviated numeral portion from being adjacent to the ratio and the ratio, and the displayed contents of the ratio and the ratio from being erroneously recognized.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment calculates the advantageous section ratio, the linked payout ratio, the role payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, the linked payout ratio, the roleplay payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in FIG. When the display is switched and displayed at predetermined time intervals in the display order, during a period until the display completes one cycle, the game is advanced and these values may be updated to new values. Even if there is, updating is updated to a new value, and the display is cycled using the original value. More specifically, if the game is advanced and these values can be updated to new values within one period until these displays are completed, a new value is calculated and a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is calculated. However, by setting the original value without setting the new value in the output buffer for displaying the display content on the gaming machine information display 50, the display on the gaming machine information display 50 is displayed. One round is performed using the original value, and when the display of one round is completed, a new value may be set in the output buffer, and thereafter, the display may be performed with the new value. If these values can be updated to new values within one period until one cycle is completed, the calculation for obtaining the new values is restricted, and the display on the gaming machine information display 50 is restricted. Make one round, one When the display of completed, performs a computation for obtaining a new value, then, it may be performed display in the gaming machine information display 50 by using the new values. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the display contents such as the advantageous section ratios calculated at different times from being mixed in the period until the display contents on the gaming machine information display 50 make one cycle.

  Further, when the ratio of the advantageous section between the past 6000 games and the ratio of the advantageous section to the total cumulative number of games exceed the specified ratio (for example, 70%), the main control unit 41 displays a display mode different from the normal display mode (for example, the normal display mode). If it is always on, blinking lighting etc.) will display the advantageous section ratio. In addition, when the linked payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the combined payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number exceed a specified ratio (for example, 60%), the main control unit 41 displays a display mode different from normal (for example, If the normal lighting is always on, the linked payout ratio is displayed by blinking lighting etc.). The main control unit 41 determines that the display mode is different from the normal display mode (e.g., 70%) when the bonus delivery ratio between the past 6000 games and the bonus delivery ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of payments exceed a specified ratio (for example, 70%). If the normal lighting is always on, blinking lighting etc.) is used to display the payout ratio. In addition, when the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games and the advantageous section payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number exceed a specified ratio (for example, 80%), the main control unit 41 displays a display mode different from the normal display mode (for example, 80%). If the normal lighting is always on, the blinking lighting etc.) is used to display the advantageous section payout ratio.

  As described above, when the advantageous section ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio exceed the specified ratio, the display is performed in a display mode different from a normal display mode. It can warn you that you may be in control.

  The main control unit 41 also displays the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, the linked payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the property payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and the advantageous section payout ratio between the past 6000 games. In the case where the number of past games has not reached 6000 games in the case of displaying on the display device 50, a display different from the normal display such as blinking the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display device 50, for example. By controlling to the mode, it is possible to recognize that the tally has not reached 6000 games, and it is possible to recognize the displayed ratio and the possibility that the ratio is biased.

  Further, when displaying the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative game number on the gaming machine information display 50, the main control unit 41 determines that the number of past games is equal to the prescribed game number in which the advantageous section ratio substantially converges to the design value of the slot machine. When the state has not reached (for example, 175000 games), the advantageous section ratio is controlled by controlling the display mode different from normal, such as blinking the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display 50, for example. Has been able to recognize that the number of games has not reached the specified number of games that generally converge to the design value of the slot machine, and it has become possible to recognize the possibility that the displayed ratio and ratio are biased I have.

  Further, when displaying the linked payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number on the gaming machine information display 50, the main control unit 41 determines that the past game count is such that the linked payout ratio substantially converges to the design value of the slot machine. When the number of games (for example, 17500 games) has not been reached, by controlling the display mode different from normal, for example, by blinking the display of the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display device 50, It is now possible to recognize that the role payout ratio has not reached the prescribed number of games that generally converges to the design value of the slot machine, so that it is possible to recognize the possibility that the displayed ratio and ratio are biased It has become.

  In addition, when the main controller 41 causes the gaming machine information display device 50 to display the accessory payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number, the rule that the past game number converges substantially to the design value of the slot machine is obtained. When the number of games (e.g., 6000 games) has not been reached, for example, the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 are blinked, and the display is controlled in a display mode different from the normal mode. It is now possible to recognize that the payout ratio has not reached the specified number of games that generally converges to the design value of the slot machine, so that it is possible to recognize the possibility that the displayed ratio and ratio are biased It has become.

  Further, when displaying the advantageous section payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number on the gaming machine information display 50, the main controller 41 determines that the past game number is such that the advantageous section payout ratio generally converges to the design value of the slot machine. When the number of games (for example, 175000 games) has not been reached, it is advantageous to control the display mode different from normal, for example, by blinking the display of the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display 50. It is now possible to recognize that the section payout ratio has not reached the specified number of games that generally converges to the design value of the slot machine, so that it is possible to recognize the possibility that the displayed ratio and ratio are biased It has become.

  Note that the main control unit 41 displays “00” in the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 when the game has not reached the 6000 game, and displays the gaming machine information display after the game has reached the 6000 game. In the state in which the ratio to be displayed in the lower two digits of the device 50 is displayed, that is, in the state after the game reaches 6000 games, the display mode of the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 is changed to the display mode after 6000 games. Is preferably displayed in a different display mode. With such a configuration, the upper two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 (for example, “1A” ), It is possible to recognize that the total of the advantageous section ratios and the like specified in) has not reached 6000 games, and it is possible to recognize that the displayed ratios and ratios may be biased. When the game has not reached the 6000 game, the lower two digits of the gaming machine information display 50 display “00”. The data is displayed in the lower two digits of the display 50. For example, when data is not displayed in one of the lower two digits of the display, the abnormality of the display can be recognized.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 determines an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, a linked payout ratio between the past 6000 games, a property payout ratio between the past 6000 games, and a Determine whether the data used to calculate the advantageous section payout ratio, the combined payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, the property payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio to the total cumulative payout number are normal. Is determined to be abnormal (such as when the number of paid-out articles, the number of consecutively-paid-out sheets, or the number of paid-out advantageous sections is larger than the total number of paid-out sheets, or when the stored value is in a certain data format (01 repetition, etc.)). Is initialized, the data determined to be abnormal and the data related to the data are initialized, and a display (for example, “FFFF”) indicating that the abnormality has been detected is displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. By being adapted to inform the fact, the calculation of these data is made to recognize that it is not normally performed.

  When the data determined to be abnormal and the data related to the data are initialized, for example, among the advantageous section ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio for the past 6,000 games, If it is determined that at least one of the above is abnormal, data relating to all of them may be initialized, or only some of the data may be initialized. When it is determined that at least one of the advantageous section ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games is abnormal, data relating to all of them is initialized. Alternatively, only some data may be initialized. Further, when an abnormality is determined in a part of the data for the past 6,000 games, all the data for the past 6,000 games and for the total cumulative number of games are initialized, and conversely, a part of the data for the total cumulative number of games is reset. When an abnormality is determined, all data for the past 6,000 games and for the total cumulative number of games may be initialized.

  Further, it is determined whether the data used to calculate the advantageous section ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio with respect to the past 6,000 games and the total cumulative number of games are normal, and are determined to be abnormal. If so, the user is notified of the fact, and thereafter, a predetermined operation is performed (for example, switches such as the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the setting key switch 37 are operated in a predetermined procedure). Thus, the data may be initialized.

  Further, in the notification that the abnormality has been determined, as described above, the gaming machine information display 50 may display (for example, “FFFF”) that the abnormality has been detected, and may notify that effect. If it is determined that an abnormality has been determined, a command capable of identifying the abnormality is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 is notified by the liquid crystal display 51 or the like that the abnormality has been determined. You may do it.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 performs a period from the start of data collection to a time point at which the game reaches 6000 games, that is, an advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, and a link between the past 6000 games. Role payout ratio, duty payout ratio between past 6000 games, advantageous section payout ratio between past 6000 games, consecutive payout ratio with respect to total cumulative payouts, role payout ratio with respect to total cumulative payouts, advantage with respect to total cumulative payouts During a period in which the data for calculating the section payout ratio or the like is insufficient, the display content of the gaming machine information display 50 is displayed in a mode different from the display mode after 6000 games after the start of data collection. Thus, it is possible to recognize that the data for calculating the display content is in an insufficient period.

  In this embodiment, in the period from power-on to power supply stop, the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, the linked payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the past 6000 games The followings are required: the ratio of payouts between the games, the ratio of payouts of the advantageous sections between the past 6,000 games, the ratio of payouts of the combined roles to the total number of payouts, the ratio of payouts of the officials to the total number of payouts, and the ratio of the advantageous section to the total number of payouts. The display is switched and displayed every period, but it is displayed only when the open state of the front door 1b is detected, or the operation of a predetermined operation switch (for example, a reset / setting switch 38) is performed. Displayed only when detected, displayed when not playing a game, displayed during setting change status or setting confirmation Or Unishi may be or to appear after the power is turned on only for a predetermined period. Further, instead of automatically switching every predetermined period, the display content may be switched every time a predetermined operation is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that a data abnormality used for calculating the display content of the gaming machine information display 50 has been determined, or that the period for which the data for calculating the display content is insufficient is a period of insufficient gaming machine information. Although the configuration is notified using the display 50, a command capable of specifying the fact is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 so that the command can be confirmed on the display or the effect device controlled by the sub-control unit 91. good.

  Also, in this embodiment, the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, the linked payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the property payout ratio between the past 6000 games, the Although the advantageous section payout ratio, the consecutive payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number, the property payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number, and the advantageous section payout ratio with respect to the total cumulative payout number are displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. In addition to these displays, when the RAM 41c is initialized by setting change, and when disconnection of a wiring (a backup power supply wiring or the like) provided in the slot machine 1 is detected, the fact can be recognized. The content may be displayed on the gaming machine information display 50.

  In particular, if a bonus or advantageous section is forcibly ended due to a setting change during a bonus, an advantageous section, or a carryover of a bonus, or a bonus being carried over is cleared, the game is stipulated while the bonus is carried over. More than a certain number of times, or an operation of intentionally ending the advantageous section is performed (for example, in RT2 and RT3 during AT, RT1 shift replay or SB is awarded, or a specific symbol is stopped) When an operation of shifting to RT1 is performed, that is, when a transition from a gaming state relatively advantageous to the player to a disadvantageous gaming state is intentionally detected, and the gaming machine information display 50 is disconnected. If the possibility that the connection is not normally established is detected due to the occurrence of the above, the fact is notified so as to be specified. By doing so, it is possible to recognize that there is a possibility that the information has been incorrectly operated so that correct information is not displayed as the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the linked payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, and the like. .

  Also, in the process of avoiding the overflow of the total cumulative data as described later, when the total cumulative data or the like is initialized, it is possible to specify to that effect, and as described above, the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, It is preferable to notify in a form different from the case where there is a possibility that the information was incorrectly operated so that the correct information is not displayed as the linked payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, and the like. The initialization of the total accumulated data by the processing can be recognized separately from the initialization by an illegal operation for preventing correct information from being displayed as the advantageous section ratio or the like.

  As described above, if there is a possibility that the information may have been tampered with so that correct information is not displayed as the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the linked payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc., the fact is detected. The history of the detection is recorded on the main control unit 41 side, and is not notified at the time of the detection. Thereafter, a predetermined operation (for example, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the setting key switch 37, etc.) is performed. By operating the switches in a predetermined procedure, connecting a predetermined external device such as an inspection terminal to the game control board 40, etc.), these histories are provided on the main control unit 41 side. (For example, a gaming machine information display 50, etc.), a display provided on the sub-control unit 91 side (for example, a liquid crystal display 51, etc.), an external display of the slot machine 1, and the like. It may be so.

  In addition, the fact that the setting has been changed, the disconnection has been detected, and the connection failure of the gaming machine information display unit 50 has occurred, and the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the linked role payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, and the like are correct. There is a possibility that the information may not be displayed, and there is a possibility that the information is incorrectly operated so that the correct information is not displayed as the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. This may be confirmed by a display or an effect device controlled by the sub-control unit 91. In addition, during the bonus, during the advantageous section or during the carryover of the bonus, the bonus or the advantageous section is forcibly ended by the setting change, the bonus being carried over is cleared, the advantageous section ratio, the property payout ratio, The sub-control unit 91 records a history that it is detected that there is a possibility that an unauthorized operation has been performed so that correct information is not displayed as the linked payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, and the like. May be confirmed.

  Next, a method of totalizing and calculating data for displaying such information by the main control unit 41 will be described.

  The main control unit 41 totals and calculates information on the slot machine 1 such as the above-described advantageous section ratio, and causes the gaming machine information display 50 mounted on the game control board 40 to display information based on the calculation result. It is possible to execute gaming machine information display processing as processing. The program for performing the gaming machine information display processing is included in the non-gaming program described above, and various data used by the main control unit 41 when performing the gaming machine information display processing are stored in the non-gaming data area of the ROM 41b. It is remembered. The main controller 41 uses the non-gaming RAM area of the RAM 41c as a work when executing the gaming machine information display processing. The non-gaming RAM area used when the main control unit 41 executes the gaming machine information display processing is backed up by a backup power supply. As long as power is supplied, the storage contents of the non-game RAM area are stored. When the operation of changing the set value is performed as described above, the main control unit 41 initializes the data stored in the game RAM area of the RAM 41c. The non-game RAM area used when executing is not set as an initialization target even when an operation of changing a set value is performed or when an initialization condition is satisfied for another game RAM area. In particular, data for summing up, calculating, and displaying information on the slot machine 1 such as the above-described advantageous section ratio is not initialized.

[About counting method of data displayed on gaming machine information display]
As shown in FIG. 36, in a predetermined area of the non-game RAM area in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, a game number counter capable of counting the number of games played in the slot machine 1, 1 is added for each game, and A first game number counter initialized each time a period (in this embodiment, 6000 games) elapses, one is added for each game, and a specific period (in this embodiment, 6000 games) is added to a predetermined number (number of games). In the embodiment, the second game number counter is initialized each time a predetermined period (400 games in this embodiment) divided by 15) elapses, and one is added for each game, but the initialization is performed. There is provided a third game number counter without. In addition, the first to fifth data counting buffers capable of counting data of one set, and the first to fifth ring buffers provided with 15 sets of buffers capable of storing 2 bytes of data in one set are set. Have been.

  The main control unit 41 uses the first to fifth data counting buffers and the first to fifth ring buffers to calculate the total number of medals awarded in a specific period (in this embodiment, 6000 games). In the specific period (6000 games in the present embodiment), the number of payouts is the number of medals given in the period controlled by BB or RB in the specific period (6000 games in the present embodiment). The number of consecutive payouts, which is the number of medals awarded during the period controlled by BB, and the advantageous section (controlled by the AT after winning the AT, which is controlled by the AT during the specific period (6000 games in this embodiment)) The number of medals awarded in the period from when the number of remaining games of the AT is reduced to 0 and the control of the AT is completed), the number of advantageous section payouts, which is the number of medals awarded, and the specific period (this execution 6000 games) is the number of games in an advantageous section controlled by the AT (a period from winning the AT, until the number of remaining games in the AT becomes 0, and the control of the AT is terminated) after being controlled by the AT in 6000 games). It is possible to count the number of gaming section games.

  Specifically, when medals are paid out in accordance with the winning of the small role, the main control unit 41 adds the number of medals paid out to the first data counting buffer, and BB or RB When medals are paid out in accordance with the winning of the small role during the period controlled by, the number of paid out medals is added to the second data counting buffer, and during the period controlled by BB, When a medal is paid out in accordance with the winning of the small role, the number of paid out medals is added to the third data counting buffer, and an advantageous section controlled by the AT (after being won by the AT, controlled by the AT During the period from when the number of remaining games of the AT is reduced to 0 and the control of the AT is terminated), when the medals are paid out according to the winning of the small role, the number of the paid out medals is changed to the fourth. Addition to data counting buffer Then, when a game is played in an advantageous section controlled by the AT (a period from when the AT is won to when the number of remaining games in the AT becomes 0 and the control of the AT is ended) after the AT is won, One game is added to the fifth data counting buffer. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to add the number of medals to the first to fourth data counting buffers at the timing when the occurrence of the small winning combination is determined. The timing at which the number of medals is added to the data counting buffer may be the timing at which medals are actually awarded due to the occurrence of a small winning combination (addition of credits or detection of actual payout of medals).

  Each time it is determined that the predetermined period has elapsed based on the second game number counter, a predetermined set of buffers in the first to fifth ring buffers (the previously updated set + the buffer of the first set) , The first set of buffers is updated when the first or last updated set is the fifteenth set, and the first to fifth data count counter values are reset to the predetermined sets of the first to fifth ring buffers. In addition to the addition to the buffer, the first to fifth data count buffer values are added to the 3-byte total data areas A 'to D' and F 'provided in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. In addition, the 3-byte total data areas a ′ to d ′ and f ′ provided in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c are initialized, and all of the first to fifth ring buffers of the first to fifth sets are set. The data of the set buffer is sequentially added to the corresponding aggregated data areas a 'to d', f '. After that, the first to fifth data buffers are initialized. Further, the total data area E 'is updated to the value of the third game number counter.

  By performing these processes, the data of the buffers of the predetermined set of the first to fifth ring buffers and the total data areas a ′ to d ′, f ′, and A ′ to F ′ are updated at predetermined intervals. Information will be updated.

  Further, the main control unit 41 updates the totalized data areas a ′ to d ′ and A ′ to D ′ with the latest information each time it is specified that the predetermined period has elapsed, and then updates the totalized data area. It is determined whether or not the data set in the total data areas a ′ and A ′ has reached 3 bytes. If the data has not reached 3 bytes, the data of the total data areas a ′ and A ′ is determined. Is set in the 2-byte secondary operation data areas a and A provided in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. On the other hand, an extraction process for extracting predetermined 16-bit data from data reaching 3 bytes is performed, and the extracted data is set in the corresponding secondary operation data areas a and A. As shown in FIG. 37 (a), in the extraction process, the highest rank is specified with reference to the data in the total data area, and the highest rank data indicating the highest rank is determined in the predetermined area of the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. Set to area. Then, 16-bit data below the highest order is extracted.

  In addition, for b ′ to d ′ in the tally data area, a value obtained by multiplying the data in the tally data areas b ′ to d ′ by 100, respectively, is a three-byte primary operation provided in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. It is set in each of the data areas b ″ to d ″. Thereafter, it is referred to whether or not the extraction processing has been performed on the total data area a. If the extraction processing has not been performed on the total data area a, the data of the total data area b ″ to d ″ is stored in the non- It is set in the 2-byte secondary operation data areas b to d provided in the game RAM area. On the other hand, when the extraction processing is being performed on the total data area a, the extraction processing is performed, the highest order specified in the extraction processing of the total data area a is specified, and the 16-bit data below the highest order is specified. Is extracted and set in the secondary calculation data areas b to d.

  In addition, for B ′ to D ′ in the total data area, a value obtained by multiplying the data in the total data area B ′ to D ′ by 100 is used for the primary calculation of the 3 bytes provided in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. It is set in each of the data areas B "to D". Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the extraction processing has been performed on the total data area A. If the extraction processing has not been performed on the total data area A, the data of the total data areas B "to D" are stored in the RAM 41c. It is set in the 2-byte secondary operation data areas BD provided in the game RAM area. On the other hand, when the extraction processing is being performed on the total data area A, the extraction processing is performed, the highest order specified in the extraction processing of the total data area A is specified, and the 16-bit data below the highest level is specified. Is extracted and set in the secondary calculation data areas B to D.

  Then, the main control unit 41 divides the data in the secondary calculation data area b by the data in the secondary calculation data area a to determine the ratio of the total payout number in the specific period (6000 games in this embodiment). By calculating and dividing the data in the secondary calculation data area c by the data in the secondary calculation data area a, the ratio of the number of bonus articles in a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) is calculated. By dividing the data in the next operation data area c by the data in the second operation data area a, the ratio of the number of consecutive copies during a specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) is calculated. By dividing the data of d by the data of the secondary calculation data area a, the ratio of the number of advantageous section payouts in the specific period (6000 games in this embodiment) is calculated.

  Also, by dividing the data in the secondary operation data area B by the data in the secondary operation data area A, the ratio of the total number of payouts in the slot machine 1 is calculated, and the data in the secondary operation data area B is calculated. By dividing by the data of the secondary calculation data area A, the ratio of the total number of bonus articles output in the slot machine 1 is calculated, and the data of the secondary calculation data area C is divided by the data of the secondary calculation data area A. By dividing, the ratio of the total number of consecutive copies taken out in the slot machine 1 is calculated, and the data in the secondary operation data area D is divided by the data in the secondary operation data area A, so that the total in the slot machine 1 is obtained. Calculate the ratio of the payout number of the advantageous section.

  The main control unit 41 updates the totalized data areas f ′, E ′, and F ′ to the latest information each time it is specified that the predetermined period has elapsed, and then calculates the totalized data in the totalized data area. It is determined whether or not the data set in the area E 'has reached 3 bytes. If the data has not reached 3 bytes, the data of the total data area E' is provided in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. Is set in the obtained 2-byte secondary operation data area E. On the other hand, if it has reached 3 bytes, extraction processing is performed, and the extracted data is set in the corresponding secondary operation data area E. As shown in FIG. 37 (b), in the extraction process, the highest rank is specified by referring to the data in the total data area, and the highest rank data indicating the highest rank is specified in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. Set to area. Then, 16-bit data below the highest order is extracted.

  Further, for the total data area f ', a value obtained by multiplying the data of the total data area f' by 100 is set in the 3-byte primary calculation data area f "provided in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not the data set in the total data area f ″ has reached 3 bytes. If the data has not reached 3 bytes, the data in the total data area f ″ is stored in the non-game RAM of the RAM 41c. It is set in a 2-byte secondary operation data area f provided in the area, while if it reaches 3 bytes, an extraction process is performed, and the extracted data is set in the corresponding secondary operation data area f. .

  In addition, by referring to whether or not the extraction processing has been performed on the total data area f, if the extraction processing has not been performed on the total data area f, 6000 which is the number of games in the predetermined period is stored in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. Is set in the 2-byte secondary operation data area g provided in. On the other hand, when the extraction processing is performed on the total data area f, the extraction processing is performed on 6000 that is the number of games in a predetermined period, and the highest level specified in the extraction processing on the total data area f is specified. The 16-bit data of the highest order and lower bits are extracted and set in the secondary operation data area g.

  Further, for the total data area F ', a value obtained by multiplying the data of the total data area F' by 100 is set in the 3-byte primary calculation data area F "provided in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. It is referred to whether or not the extraction processing has been performed for the total data area E. If the extraction processing has not been performed for the total data area E, the data of the total data area F ″ is stored in the non-game RAM area of the RAM 41c. It is set in the provided 2-byte secondary operation data area F. On the other hand, when the extraction processing is being performed on the total data area E, the extraction processing is performed, the highest order specified in the extraction processing of the total data area E is specified, and the 16-bit data below the highest order is specified. Is extracted and set in the secondary calculation data area F.

  Then, the main control unit 41 divides the data in the secondary calculation data area F by the data in the secondary calculation data area E, thereby calculating the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games in the slot machine 1. Then, by dividing the data in the secondary calculation data area f by the secondary calculation data area g, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games in a predetermined period is calculated.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the corresponding area of the secondary calculation data area for each predetermined time, and determines the ratio of the total payout number in the predetermined period, the ratio of the total total payout number in the total period, Percentage, ratio of the number of bonus articles paid out for a predetermined period, percentage of the number of advantageous section payouts in a predetermined period, percentage of the total cumulative number of consecutive payouts, percentage of the total number of bonus article payouts, and the percentage of the total cumulative number of advantageous section payouts By specifying the ratio and setting it in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50, it is displayed on the gaming machine information display 50.

  The main control unit 41 calculates secondary calculation data based on the data of the first to fifth ring buffers when a predetermined period has elapsed, that is, updates the secondary calculation data every time the predetermined period has elapsed. Therefore, the previously calculated secondary calculation data is maintained until the predetermined period elapses, and the total payout number and the like are displayed on the gaming machine information display 50 based on the secondary calculation data. After the time elapses, until the next predetermined period elapses, the total payout number and the like when the previous predetermined period elapses are displayed on the gaming machine information display 50.

  In addition, at predetermined time intervals, in addition to the total number of payouts and the like, the number of advantageous section games in the predetermined period and the total number of advantageous section games are specified and set in the output buffer of the gaming machine information display 50. It is good also as a structure displayed on the gaming machine information display 50.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the total accumulated data of 3 bytes can overflow, that is, when the data such as the total number of payable sheets can reach a numerical value of 3 bytes or more, a process for avoiding the overflow is executed. Delete the related data once.

  Specifically, when the total cumulative data reaches a predetermined specified number, the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and data related to the total cumulative data are initialized. At this time, the data related to the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number is all the data used in the calculation (in the present embodiment, the total number of payouts, the number of payouts of bonuses, the number of consecutive payouts, the number of games, All of the total data of the number of times may be initialized, or some data having relatively high relevance (for example, when the total data A ′ of the total number of paid-out sheets reaches the prescribed number as the total cumulative data) In the calculation of the combination payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, together with the aggregated data A 'total data B' ratio used together with the aggregated data A ', the aggregated material payout number aggregated data C', When the total data D 'of the advantageous section payout number and the total data E' of the number of games as the total cumulative data have reached the prescribed number, they are used together with the total data E 'in calculating the advantageous section ratio (F / E). Advantageous section game times Summing data F ') may be to initialize.

  When the total cumulative data reaches a predetermined specified number, the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and the data related to the total cumulative data are reduced at a predetermined ratio (for example, the total cumulative data May be multiplied by 0.5) to avoid overflow of the total cumulative data. At this time, the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and the data related to the total cumulative data may be used. May be reduced at a predetermined ratio, or the total cumulative data that has reached a specified number and some data relatively relevant to the total cumulative data may be reduced at a predetermined ratio. You may do it.

  Further, when the total cumulative data reaches a predetermined specified number, when the total cumulative data that has reached the specified number and the data related to the total cumulative data are initialized or decreased, the total cumulative data The prescribed number may be the maximum value of the total cumulative data (the maximum value that can be stored in each total data area (3 bytes) of the RAM 41c), or may be a predetermined value (the maximum value of the total cumulative data). It may be a value that can be easily cut within three bytes, for example, “16000000 (decimal number)”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the total accumulated data of 3 bytes can overflow, that is, when the data such as the total number of payables can reach a numerical value of 3 bytes or more, it is once related as a process for avoiding the overflow. Although the data is erased, the counting may be stopped without erasing related data.

  The data displayed on the gaming machine information display 50 may be executed for each game, or may be executed only for a game in which a prize has occurred.

  Since the microcomputer used in the gaming machine cannot perform calculations below the decimal point, in this embodiment, calculations are performed using the following first calculation method. In the first calculation method, first, the value of the numerator is multiplied by 100. Then, the value multiplied by 100 is divided by the value of the denominator. As a result, the ratio can be calculated without performing calculations below the decimal point. That is, by multiplying the dividend by 100, the calculation result up to two digits after the decimal point can be obtained. Here, when calculating the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point, the calculation result may be multiplied by 1000.

  Note that the following second calculation method may be used as a calculation method performed by a microcomputer that cannot perform calculations below the decimal point. In the second operation method, first, the value of the denominator is divided by 100. Then, the value of the numerator is divided by the value obtained by dividing by 100. As a result, the ratio can be calculated without performing calculations below the decimal point. That is, by dividing the divisor by 100, the calculation result up to two decimal places can be obtained. Here, when calculating the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point, the calculation result may be divided by 1000.

  Further, a microcomputer used in a gaming machine can only perform an operation between values of a maximum of 2 bytes. Therefore, in this embodiment, the lower bits are truncated as necessary to facilitate the operation. The use of such a calculation method facilitates calculation by a microcomputer used in a gaming machine, but causes an error. However, as the period for calculation becomes longer, the error is reduced and approximates the original value. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the value to be operated on is 2 bytes or less, the operation is performed using the value as it is without truncating the lower bits, and the value to be operated on is 2 bytes. If it exceeds, an operation is performed using a value obtained by truncating lower bits.

  In a conventional slot machine, it is controlled in a state advantageous to a player based on a predetermined design value.

  However, according to such a conventional method, it is difficult to confirm whether or not an advantageous state is controlled based on a predetermined design value after being installed in a game arcade.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the specific period (the period from the time when the data of the RAM 41c is initialized to the present until the present time, during the past 6,000 games, at the time of factory shipment, or for some reason) in the specific period, Since the consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratio of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section), are calculated and displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. Even after the slot machine 1 is shipped to the market, it can be confirmed whether or not the slot machine 1 is controlled in an advantageous state based on a predetermined design value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of games controlled during the advantageous period (advantage section) in the specific period (during the past 6,000 games, at the time of factory shipment, or after the data in the RAM 41c is initialized for some reason until the present). Since the advantageous section ratio, which is the ratio, is calculated and displayed on the gaming machine information display device 50, it is possible to confirm the information that is the degree of gambling even after being shipped to the market.

  In the present embodiment, the advantage is the ratio of the number of games controlled to the advantageous section in the specific period (the period from the last 6,000 games, the time of shipment from the factory, or the period from when the data in the RAM 41c is initialized for some reason to the present). Although the section ratio is calculated and displayed on the gaming machine information display 50, a specific period (a period from the last 6,000 games, the time of shipment from the factory or from the time when the data in the RAM 41c is initialized for some reason to the present). The ratio of the number of games controlled to bonuses such as BB and RB may be calculated and displayed on the gaming machine information display 50, and the degree of gambling even after being shipped to the market with such a configuration may be adopted. Can be confirmed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout during a specific period (a period from the time when the data in the RAM 41c is initialized to the present time during the past 6,000 games, at the time of factory shipment, or for some reason). When calculating the ratio, the linked payout ratio, the official goods payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio are calculated according to different calculation methods depending on whether or not these base data satisfy predetermined conditions. An optimal calculation method can be selected according to the data to be obtained. For example, if the total number of payouts in the specific period and the total number of payouts in the advantageous section of the specific period are within 2 bytes, the data serving as the basis for calculation is used without processing, and the linked payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous While calculating the section payout ratio, if the total number of payouts in the specific period and the total number of payouts in the advantageous section in the specific period exceed 2 bytes, the data to be calculated is processed into data of 2 bytes or less. By calculating the linked role payout ratio, the role payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, the linked role payout ratio, the roleplay payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio can be calculated by an optimal calculation method with a small error.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the total number of medals awarded during the first period (BB, RB, advantageous section) to the total number of medals awarded during the first period (for the past 6,000 games). And the total number of medals awarded in the second period (the period from when the data in the RAM 41c was initialized at the time of shipment from the factory or for some reason until the present time). Of the total number of medals awarded in the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the second period in the second period is calculated, and the payout ratio, the bonus item payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio are calculated. In addition to being displayed on the display 50 and calculating the linked payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the first period, the linked payout in the second period is also performed. Also in the case of calculating the ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, the consecutive payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio are calculated by a common calculation method. And the method of calculating the linked payout ratio, the duty payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the second period may be configured differently. good. For example, in the above example, the numerator is multiplied by 100 to obtain the result of% when calculating the consecutive payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, but the denominator is multiplied by 1/100. If the result is set to%, the total payout number in the first period can be kept within 2 bytes. In such a configuration, when calculating the linked payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the first period, the linked base payout is directly used without processing the data on which the calculation is based. While calculating the ratio, the official article payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, when calculating the consecutive duty payout ratio, the official article payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the second period, the data used as the calculation source is calculated as 2 By processing the data within bytes and calculating the linked payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, the linked payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the The advantageous section payout ratio can be calculated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the consecutive payout ratio, the bonus payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout during a specific period (a period from the time when the data in the RAM 41c is initialized to the present time during the past 6,000 games, at the time of factory shipment, or for some reason). Since the data used to calculate the ratio is stored separately from the total number of payouts in the specific period and the total number of payouts in the advantageous section in the specific period, the linked payout ratio, the role payout ratio, and the advantageous section in the specific period The payout ratio can be calculated by a simple procedure.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in calculating the linked-offer payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the period of the specific game number (6000 games), the predetermined game is obtained by dividing the specific game number by a predetermined number (15). 15 sets each storing the total payout number in the number (400 games) period, the number of bonuses paid out in the predetermined number of games period, the number of consecutive payouts in the predetermined number of games period, and the advantageous section number in the predetermined number of games period The total payout number in the period of the specific game number is provided by adding the total payout number, the payout amount of the accessory, the payout number of the consecutive combinations, and the payout number of the advantageous section stored in these ring buffers. , The number of paid-offs, the number of paid-outs, and the number of paid-out sections are calculated, and the paid-out ratio, the paid-out ratio, and the Is adapted to calculate the section payout ratio, continuous combination payout ratio in the last number of a particular game, the character object payout ratio, it is possible to easily calculate the advantageous section payout ratio.

  Further, in this embodiment, when calculating the advantageous section ratio in the period of the specific game number (6000 games), the advantageous section of the predetermined game number (400 games) period obtained by dividing the specific game number by the predetermined number (15) is calculated. A ring buffer comprising 15 sets of buffers each storing the number of games is provided, and the number of games in the advantageous section stored in the ring buffer is added to calculate the number of games in the advantageous section in the period of the specific number of games, The number of games in the advantageous section in the period of the specific game number (6000 games) is calculated, and the number of games in the advantageous section in the latest specific game number can be easily calculated.

  In this embodiment, the game control board 40 is attached to the housing 1a while being housed in a board case 120a formed of a transparent resin. The display contents can be visually recognized through the board case 120a while being housed in the board case 120a and attached to the housing 1a. Further, the board case 120a is sealed after accommodating the game control board 40. In the sealed state, the board case 120a cannot be opened by releasing the seal without leaving any trace. Has become. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine information display 50 from being tampered with.

  In the present embodiment, a game RAM area in which data according to the progress of the game is stored in the RAM 41c, and a payout ratio, a payout ratio, an advantageous section payout ratio, and the like are displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. A non-game RAM area in which data used for the game is stored, and when the initialization condition of the RAM 41c is satisfied by shifting to a setting change state or the like, the data in the game RAM area is initialized, while the non-game RAM area is initialized. Since the data in the RAM area is not initialized, even if the initialization condition is satisfied, the payout ratio, the payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. can be calculated and displayed in consideration of the previous data. .

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals awarded in the specific period (period from when the data in the RAM 41c has been initialized to the present time during the past 6,000 games, at the time of factory shipment, or for some reason). The payout ratio, the role payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratio of the total number of medals awarded during the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period, are calculated, and the game mounted on the game control board 40 is calculated. The gaming machine information display 50 is configured to be displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. In a state where the game control board 40 is sealed in the board case 120a, the display content can be visually recognized from outside the board case 120a. In addition, the board case 120a sealed in the game control board 40 is arranged inside the housing 1a. Since the inside is configured so as not to hinder the visibility of the gaming machine information display 50, the display of the gaming machine information display 50 can be confirmed only by opening the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. In addition, based on the display of the gaming machine information display 50, it can be easily confirmed whether or not an advantageous state is controlled based on the design value.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals awarded in the specific period (period from when the data in the RAM 41c has been initialized to the present time during the past 6,000 games, at the time of factory shipment, or for some reason). The payout ratio, the role payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratio of the total number of medals awarded during the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period, are calculated, and the game mounted on the game control board 40 is calculated. It is configured to be displayed on the machine information display 50. During the bonus, during the advantageous section or during the carryover of the bonus, the setting is changed, the bonus or the advantageous section is forcibly terminated, the bonus being carried over is cleared, The game is played over the specified number while the bonus is being carried over, an operation for intentionally ending the advantageous section is performed, or the game machine information display 50 is not connected. Has been detected, that is, there has been a possibility that an unauthorized operation has been performed so that the correct information is not displayed as the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the linked payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, and the like. It is detected that an event has occurred in which there is a possibility that correct information such as the advantageous section ratio, the accessory payout ratio, the linked-offer payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio, etc. may not be properly displayed on the gaming machine information display 50. Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraud that prevents such information from being displayed properly.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals awarded in the specific period (period from when the data in the RAM 41c has been initialized to the present time during the past 6,000 games, at the time of factory shipment, or for some reason). The payout ratio, the role payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratio of the total number of medals awarded during the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period, are calculated, and the game mounted on the game control board 40 is calculated. When the data such as the total number of payables used in calculating the consecutive payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio reaches a numerical value of 3 bytes or more, it is displayed on the machine information display 50. By executing the process to avoid overflow and deleting the related data once, it can be used to calculate the linked payout ratio, the officials payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio. It is possible to prevent the data such as the total number of paid sheets from exceeding the upper limit, so that even if the data such as the total number of paid sheets used to calculate the The payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio are calculated, and the information can be displayed on the gaming machine information display 50.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals awarded in the specific period (period from when the data in the RAM 41c has been initialized to the present time during the past 6,000 games, at the time of factory shipment, or for some reason). The payout ratio, the role payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratio of the total number of medals awarded during the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period, are calculated, and the game mounted on the game control board 40 is calculated. The main information is displayed on the gaming machine information display 50, and the main control unit 41 periodically displays information such as the consecutive payout ratio, the accessory payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio in the predetermined display order on the gaming machine information display 50. (In the present embodiment, every 30 seconds), and the display is switched. Within one period until the display of the linked payout ratio or the like completes one cycle, Even when these values can be updated to new values, the updating to new values is restricted and the display is cycled using the original values. Many information such as the role payout ratio can be displayed efficiently, and information updated at the same time as a plurality of types of information displayed in one cycle is displayed. Can be prevented from being mixed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals awarded in the specific period (period from when the data in the RAM 41c has been initialized to the present time during the past 6,000 games, at the time of factory shipment, or for some reason). The payout ratio, the role payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratio of the total number of medals awarded during the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period, are calculated, and the game mounted on the game control board 40 is calculated. The main control unit 41 displays an advantageous section ratio between past 6000 games, an advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, a linked payout ratio between past 6000 games, and a , The bonus payout ratio between the past 6,000 games, the consecutive payout ratio to the total cumulative payout, and the total payout It is determined whether the data used to calculate the advantageous section payout ratio with respect to the article payout ratio and the total cumulative payout number is normal, and if at least one of these data is determined to be abnormal, it is determined to be abnormal. The data and the data related to the data are initialized, and a display (for example, “FFFF”) indicating that an abnormality has been detected is displayed on the gaming machine information display 50, and the fact is notified. Since the data necessary to calculate the advantageous section ratio and the like are initialized, it is possible to recognize that the calculation of these data is not performed normally and the advantageous section ratio and the like are not normal values. be able to.

  When an abnormality in the RAM 41c is detected, the main control unit 41 determines the advantageous section ratio between the past 6000 games, the advantageous section ratio with respect to the total cumulative number of games, the linked payout ratio between the past 6,000 games, and the past 6,000 games. To calculate the payout ratio between the past, the payout ratio between the past 6,000 games, the payout ratio for the total cumulative payout number, the payout ratio for the total cumulative payout amount, and the advantageous section payout ratio for the total cumulative payout number May be configured to initialize the non-game RAM area in which data to be used is stored. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform simple processing without specifying data in which abnormality has occurred among these data. , These data can be newly calculated.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 specifies the total number of medals awarded in the specific period (period from when the data in the RAM 41c has been initialized to the present time during the past 6,000 games, at the time of factory shipment, or for some reason). The payout ratio, the role payout ratio, and the advantageous section payout ratio, which are the ratio of the total number of medals awarded during the advantageous period (BB, RB, advantageous section) in the period, are calculated, and the game mounted on the game control board 40 is calculated. The main control unit 41 is stopped at the timing when it is determined that the small winning combination is generated in accordance with the progress of the game, that is, stopped at the symbol combination reel of the small combination where the medal is paid out. When the medal is actually paid out, the number of medals is added to the data counting buffer without waiting for the payout to be completed. Communicating combination payout ratio without payout associated with winning a role waits for the completion, character object payout ratio, it is possible to update the data used to calculate the preferred interval payout ratio.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to add the number of medals to the data counting buffer at the timing when it is determined that the small winning combination is generated according to the progress of the game. The timing at which the numbers are added may be a timing at which medals are actually awarded due to the occurrence of a small role prize (addition of credits or detection of actual payout of medals). In this way, when the medal is paid out to the symbol combination reel of the small role to be paid out, the medal is actually paid out, and after the payout is completed, the linked payout ratio, the official goods payout ratio, the advantageous section payout ratio Can be updated.

  Although the second embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and includes changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say. The same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modification illustrated in the first embodiment is also applicable to the second embodiment.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main controller 91 Sub controller

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that play games,
A plurality of output ports for outputting a signal,
Initialization means for initializing the output states of the plurality of output ports;
A port output buffer that stores output state data that can specify the output state of the output port,
When outputting a specific signal from the output port, wherein is stored in the port output buffer to update the output state data, based on the output state data stored in the port output buffer, updates the output state of the output port And
When initializing the output state of the output port by initialization by the initializing means, the output state of the output port is initialized without updating the output state data stored in the port output buffer,
The initialization means initializes a first output port among a plurality of output ports by an initialization instruction for initializing only an output state of one output port when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and initializes a plurality of output ports. A gaming machine wherein the second output port and the third output port are initialized by an initialization command for initializing output states of the plurality of output ports.

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