JP7074902B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine.

The slot machine includes a game control means for controlling the game and an effect control means for controlling the effect according to the reception of a command from the game control means, and the game control means sends the game to the effect control means. It has been proposed that the control state of the game control means can be specified by the staging control means side by transmitting a command indicating the control state of the control means side (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-186708

In a slot machine as described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the program capacity related to command transmission increases.

The present invention has been made focusing on such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of reducing the program capacity when transmitting a command.

(A) A plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, are provided.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived after variable display of a plurality of variable display units and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units .
A game control means that controls the game,
An effect control means that performs an effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means, and an effect control means.
A start operation means for starting variable display of a plurality of variable display units, and
Derivation operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units and operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means capable of discriminatingly notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means, and an operation mode notification means.
Equipped with
The game control means is
Predetermining means for determining the display result combinations that are allowed to be derived before the display result combinations are derived,
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result to be notified, the notification state control means for controlling the notification state in which the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is notified, and the notification state control means.
A control information generation means that generates control information and stores it in the control information storage area,
A control information transmitting means for transmitting control information stored in the control information storage area to the staging control means, and a control information transmitting means.
The start operation timing based on the operation of the start operation means and the derivation operation timing based on the end of the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit from which the display result is finally derived among the plurality of variable display units. , Including a control state update means capable of performing a process of updating the control state .
The control information generation means is
A predetermined control information generating means that generates predetermined control information based on the determination result of the prior determined means, and
Includes a state control information generating means that generates a plurality of types of state control information capable of specifying the control state of the game control means for each of a plurality of timings including the start operation timing and the derivation operation timing in one variation display . ,
The prior determination control information generation means becomes the notification target result when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result in both the notification state and the non-notification state different from the notification state. Predetermined control information is generated so that it can be specified, but the advantageous operation mode cannot be specified.
The plurality of types of state control information generated by the state control information generation means at one timing are control states that can change between one variation display and another variation display , and are the same as the start operation timing in one variation display . The first state control information that can specify the control state that does not change with the derivation operation timing, and the second state control information that can specify the control state that can change with the start operation timing and the derivation operation timing in one variation display . , Including
The state control information generation means generates a plurality of types of common state control information by common control at any of the plurality of timings.
(Means 1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1).
An operation means (for example, the effect button unit 310) for detecting the operation of the player when the operation unit (for example, the moving body 365) is pressed,
A covering means (for example, an elastic body 366) provided so as to cover the operation portion, and
Equipped with
The covering means includes a first deformable part (for example, a part other than the central part in the covering part 366a) and a second part that is less deformable than the first part (for example, a part near the center of the covering part 366a). Have,
The second portion is provided at a position corresponding to the operation portion (for example, an elastic body 366 is arranged on the front side of the moving body 365 in the effect button 300. See FIG. 13).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the operation portion is covered with the covering means, it is possible to give an unprecedented feeling of operation. Further, since the second portion corresponding to the operation unit is less likely to be deformed than the first portion not corresponding to the operation unit, the operation feeling is not significantly impaired by the deformation.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The second portion contains a material different from that of the first portion (for example, an insert member 309 which is hard to be deformed is attached to the central portion of the covering portion 366a. See FIG. 13).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the difficulty of deformation can be partially different.

The gaming machine of the means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or 2.
The second portion is formed to be thicker than the first portion (for example, the central portion of the covering portion 366a is formed to be slightly thicker than the other portions. See FIG. 13).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the difficulty of deformation can be partially different.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3.
The effect button 300 includes a drive means for operating the operation unit (for example, the effect button 300 includes a compression spring 302 for operating the effect button 300, a drive motor 327b, protrusions 307A and 307B, a cam member 321 and a vibration motor 364). It is supposed to be.
According to this feature, the operation unit can be operated without being operated, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4.
The second portion is locked to the operation portion (for example, the moving body 365 and the covering portion 366a are locked to each other by the hook portion 309a of the insert member 309. See FIG. 13).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first portion is deformed so that the second portion follows the operation portion, so that the operation feeling is improved.

The gaming machine of the means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 5.
The operation portion is arranged so as to face a hole portion (for example, an opening portion 203) formed in a base portion (for example, a lower panel 200 / a non-moving portion 311).
The covering means is attached to the base portion so as to cover the hole portion (for example, the elastic body 366 is attached to the lower panel 200 so as to cover the opening portion 203). )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the hole portion is closed by the covering means, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as foreign matter entering through the gap between the hole portion and the operation portion.

The gaming machine of the means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6.
It is equipped with a variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means (main control unit 41) that controls a game, and
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) that performs the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means (navigation notification, navigation effect) capable of discriminatingly notifying the operation mode (stop order) of the derived operation means, and
Equipped with
The game control means is
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (winning numbers) for each determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery), and
A predetermined control means that performs predetermined control (setting of an internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) according to a numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means.
When the determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target combination) that is the target of notification (navigation notification), the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player is advantageous for the player (advantageous for the player). (Stop order) Notification status control means for controlling the notification status (state in which navigation notification is executed) and
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (first internal winning command, second internal winning command) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the staging control means, and
Including
As the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (notification target combination) is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34) is assigned. And
In the specific control information transmitting means, the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is the notification target result (notification) regardless of whether or not the notification state (the state in which the navigation notification is executed) is controlled. The specific control information (second internal winning command) that can specify the fact that the notification target result has been obtained but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (stop order advantageous to the player) when the target combination) is obtained. While transmitting to the effect control means,
When the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is within the predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34) at least in a state other than the notification state (state in which navigation notification is executed). In addition, the specific control information (second internal winning command) that can specify the notification target result (notification target combination) but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (stop order advantageous to the player) is produced. It is characterized by transmitting to a control means (sub control unit 91).
According to this feature, in a configuration including a game control means and an effect control means, and information regarding a determination result of a predetermined determination means is specified from a specific control information transmitted from the game control means, an operation procedure is performed on the game control means side. The notification means controls the notification state in which an advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means controls the notification target result to be the determination result of the prior determination means regardless of whether or not the notification means is controlled to the notification state. When the result is, or at least when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result in a state other than the notification state, the specific control information that can be specified that the notification target result has been obtained but the advantageous operation mode cannot be specified is provided. Since it is transmitted to the effect control means, it is possible that the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information regardless of whether or not the game control means controls the notification state. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the process related to the transmission of the specific control information, and it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation mode from being notified in a state where the notification state is not controlled even if the effect control means side is fraudulent. Further, as a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical value range is assigned, and the game control means determines whether or not the notification target result. Since it can be determined whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result, it is possible to simplify the process when transmitting the specific control information.

In the means 7, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is an operation mode in which the derivative operation means is operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode in which the operation mode is operated in any one of a plurality of operation orders, and the like. The operation mode by combination is applicable.

The gaming machine of the means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6.
The first control means (main control unit 41) and
A second control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls according to the control information received from the first control means, and
Equipped with
The first control means (main control unit 41) is used for each of a plurality of timings including a first timing (at the start of the game) and a second timing (at the end of the game) in one unit of the game (game). State control for transmitting a plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) capable of specifying the control state of the first control means (main control unit 41) to the second control means (sub control unit 91). Including means of transmitting information
The plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) transmitted by the state control information transmitting means at one timing do not change between the first timing (at the start of the game) and the second timing (at the end of the game). The first state control information (control state command 2) that can specify the control state (for example, the stop order advantageous to the player), the first timing (at the start of the game), and the second timing (of the game). A second state control information (control state command 1) capable of specifying a control state (for example, a game state, etc.) that can change at the end) is included.
The state control information transmitting means (control state command batch setting process) is characterized in that a plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) are transmitted by common control at any of a plurality of timings. ..
According to this feature, the first state control information that can specify the control state that does not change between the first timing and the second timing in one unit of the game, and the first timing and the second timing in the one unit of the game. A second state control information that can specify a control state that can change depending on the timing, and a plurality of types of state control information including the second state control information are provided for each of a plurality of timings including the first timing and the second timing in one unit of the game. In the transmission configuration, since these multiple types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any timing, the second control means side grasps the control state of the first control means in detail, and the first It is possible to reduce the program capacity when the control means of 1 transmits the state control information.

In the means 8, the first control means may be a control means for controlling the game, or a control means other than the control of the game, for example, a control means for controlling the effect. Further, the second control means may be any control means that performs some control based on the control information transmitted from the first control means. For example, the first control means is a control means that controls the game. In a certain case, the control means that controls the effect based on the control information transmitted from the first control means may be the second control means, or the control means that the first control means controls the effect. In some cases, the control means that controls the staging device based on the control information transmitted from the first control means may be used as the second control means.

The gaming machine of the means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 8.
The first timing is the timing associated with the start of the game (when the operation of the start switch 7 is performed), and the second timing is the timing associated with the end of the game (the operation of the stop switch of the third stop is completed). It is characterized by being).
According to this feature, the control state of the first control means can be grasped at the beginning and the end of the game on the side of the second control means.

The gaming machine of the means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 8 or 9.
The state control information (control state command) can change for each unit of game when the game state is in a specific game state (advantageous state advantageous to the player), while the state control information (control state command) is one unit except for the specific game state. It is characterized by including state control information (AT-related command A) that can specify a control state that does not change for each game.
According to this feature, the state control information that can specify the control state that may or may not change depending on the game state is also transmitted as these multiple types of state control information by common control. It is possible to reduce the program capacity when the first control means transmits the state control information while grasping the control state of the first control means in detail on the second control means side.

The gaming machine of the means 11 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 8 to 10.
A plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) transmitted by the state control information transmitting means at one timing are assigned consecutive numbers (for example, B0 to CF) for each type.
The state control information transmitting means is characterized in that a plurality of types of state control information (control state commands) are transmitted in numerical order at one timing.
According to this feature, it is possible for the second control means side to grasp whether the transmission order of the control information is normal.

The gaming machine of the means 12 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 8 to 11.
The state control information transmitting means is characterized in that when transmitting a plurality of types of state control information (control state commands), at least a part of the state control information (control state commands) is created by calculation (addition processing). It is supposed to be.
According to this feature, the data capacity for creating the state control information can be reduced.

The gaming machine of the means 13 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 8 to 12.
It is equipped with a variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means (navigation notification, navigation effect) capable of discriminatingly notifying the operation mode (stop order) of the derived operation means, and
Equipped with
The first control means is
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
When the determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target combination) that is the target of notification (navigation notification), an advantageous operation mode (favorable stop for the player) for the player. The notification state control means for controlling the notification state (the state in which the navigation notification is executed) to notify the notification (in order),
Specific control information (first internal winning command, second internal winning command) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is transmitted to the second control means (sub-control unit 91). Control information transmission means (internal winning command setting processing),
Including
In the specific control information transmitting means, the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is the notification target result (notification) regardless of whether or not the notification state (the state in which the navigation notification is executed) is controlled. The specific control information (second internal winning command) that can specify the fact that the notification target result has been obtained but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (stop order advantageous to the player) when the target combination) is obtained. It is characterized by transmitting to the second control means.
According to this feature, in a configuration in which a first control means and a second control means are provided, and information regarding a determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the first control means, the first control means is provided. On the control means side of 1, the operation procedure notification means is controlled to the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the first control means is controlled to the notification state regardless of whether or not it is controlled to the notification state. When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result, the specific control information that can specify the notification target result but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the second control means. Regardless of whether or not the control means 1 controls the notification state, the specific control information does not specify an advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means, so that the specific control information is transmitted. Such processing can be simplified, and even if an illegal act is made on the second control means side, it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation mode from being notified in a state where the notification state is not controlled.

The gaming machine of the means 14 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 8 to 13.
It is equipped with a variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means (navigation notification, navigation effect) capable of discriminatingly notifying the operation mode (stop order) of the derived operation means, and
Equipped with
The first control means is
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (winning numbers) for each determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery), and
A predetermined control means that performs predetermined control (setting of an internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) according to a numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means.
When the determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target combination) that is the target of notification (navigation notification), an advantageous operation mode (favorable stop for the player) for the player. The notification state control means for controlling the notification state (the state in which the navigation notification is executed) to notify the notification (in order),
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (first internal winning command, second internal winning command) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the second control means, and
Including
As the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (notification target combination) is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned.
When the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is within the predetermined numerical range, the specific control information transmitting means is at least in a state other than the notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed). , The specific control information (second internal winning command) that can specify that the notification target result (notification target combination) has been obtained but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (stop order advantageous for the player) is the second. It is characterized in that it is transmitted to the control means (sub control unit 91) of.
According to this feature, in a configuration in which a first control means and a second control means are provided, and information regarding a determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the second control means. On the control means side of 1, the operation procedure notification means is controlled to the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the first control means is the determination result of the prior determination means at least in a state other than the notification state. When the notification target result is obtained, the specific control information that can specify the notification target result but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the second control means, so that the first control means side. Regardless of whether or not the notification state is controlled, the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is not specified from the specific control information, so even if the second control means side is fraudulent. It is possible to prevent the advantageous operation mode from being notified when the notification state is not controlled. Further, as a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and whether or not the first control means is the notification target result. Since it can be determined whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result, it is possible to simplify the process when transmitting the specific control information.

In the means 13 and 14, the operation mode of the derived operation means is an operation mode of operating at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode of operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation mode of operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders. The operation mode and the like by the combination of these are applicable.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. (A) is a perspective view showing a state in which the effect button is in the second position, and (B) is a perspective view showing a state in which the effect button is in the first position. (A) is a side view showing a state in which the effect button is in the second position, and (B) is a side view showing a state in which the effect button is in the first position. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the lower panel, the substrate and the staging button unit are seen diagonally from the front. It is the sectional perspective view which shows the state which the lower panel, the substrate and the staging button unit are seen from diagonally behind. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of a staging button unit is seen diagonally from the front. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the state which the structure of the staging button unit is seen from diagonally behind. It is a hexagonal view which shows the cam member. (A) is a rear view showing the effect button unit, (B) is a rear view showing the effect button unit and the lower panel, and (C) is a rear view showing the effect button unit, the lower panel and the mounting part. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. (A) is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 10, and (B) is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG. (A) is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which the effect button is in the second position, and (B) is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which the effect button in the second position is pressed. (A) is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which the effect button is in the first position, and (B) is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which the effect button in the first position is pressed. (A) is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which the effect button is in the first position, (B) is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which the effect button is in the process of returning from the state of (A) to the second position, and (C) is an effect. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the state which the button has returned to the 2nd position. (A) to (D) are explanatory views showing an example of the effect using the projecting operation of the effect button. (A) to (D) are explanatory views showing an example of another effect using the projecting operation of the effect button. It is a figure for demonstrating about the control state command which a main control part 41 sends to a sub control part 91. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the time of a game execution executed by the main control unit 41. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the control state command batch setting process executed by the main control unit 41. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the command setting process executed by the main control unit 41. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the end of a game executed by the main control unit 41. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41. It is a figure for demonstrating the data area included in the RAM of a sub-control unit. It is a flow diagram which shows the control content of the start processing (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the command history recording process executed by a sub-control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the control content of the error history recording process executed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure explaining the type of an error which a sub-control unit displays in a detailed history display and a simple history display in a history display control. The display position when the sub-control unit displays the error history and the like on the liquid crystal display in the error history display control when the first history display condition is satisfied, and the history display selection screen in the error history display control will be described. It is a figure. It is a figure explaining the simple history display screen in error history display control. It is a figure explaining the detailed history display screen in error history display control. It is a figure explaining the command history display screen in error history display control. It is a figure explaining the history display selection screen and the simple history display screen which the sub-control unit displays in the error history display control when the second history display condition is satisfied.

An embodiment for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

An embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side of the housing 1a. It is composed of a front door 1b rotatably supported at the end.

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, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. ) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive 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. It is arranged like this.

As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", and "cherry" are placed on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Twenty-one each of a plurality of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "b", "bell", "replay a", "replay b", and "plum" are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the substantially center of the front door 1b.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by the corresponding reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the perspective window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as a display result.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R that detect the reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that illuminates the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the back. , Are provided. Further, the reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be independently irradiated.

A display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is via the transmission region 51b and the perspective window 3 corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value). MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, setting of medals and bets stored as credits. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying for the medals used for (returning the medals used for setting credits and bets), start switch 7 operated when starting the game, reels 2L, 2C The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when the rotation of the 2Rs is stopped, and the effect switch 56 used for the effect are provided so as to be operable by the player.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, information that can identify the stop order of reels by navigation notification described later, 1 BETLED 14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, and 2 sets of bets. 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the medal is being inserted, 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 3, a insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and a game by operating the start switch 7. A start enabled LED18 that notifies by lighting that the start operation is valid, and a lighting that notifies that the wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress. A game display unit 13 is provided with a weighting LED 19 and a replaying LED 20 for notifying by lighting that the replay game is in progress.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is effective is provided, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided to notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. An effect LED 56a (see FIG. 4) 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 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, described later. The setting value display 24, which displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value or checking the setting value, is in a stopped state (the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed). ), The stop switch 36a for selecting the enable / disable of the stop function, and the automatic settlement process (the process of settling (returning) the medal stored as a credit regardless of the player's operation). ), The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the enable / disable of the automatic settlement function, and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in the hopper tank 34a (described later) provided inside the housing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 30 (see FIG. 4) for selectively switching to either the side (see FIG. 2) or the medal payout outlet 9 side, and medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side. Detects the open state of the insertion medal sensor 31 (see FIG. 4) for detection, the medal selector 29 having the insertion port sensor 26 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the insertion of foreign matter on the upstream side of the insertion medal sensor 31, and the front door 1b. A door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) is provided.

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

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) for detecting that the stored medals are full is provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front surface 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 a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. However, in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery, which will be described later, and the power supply that is operated when the power is turned on / off. A switch 39 is provided.

Since the power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a and the front door 1b is configured to be openable by a predetermined key operation possessed by a store clerk or the like, it is provided on the front surface of these power supply boxes 100. The setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a person such as a clerk who has 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, only the clerk who has the key to operate the setting key switch 37 among the clerk of the amusement park. Operation is possible.

When playing a game on 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, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning 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. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount will be added to the credit.

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

Further, in this embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning, the invalid lines LM1 to 4 are set separately from the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM1 to 4 are not determined to win by the combination of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to 4, but are invalid lines when the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning. By configuring the combination of symbols that will be awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of LM1 to 4 (for example, bell-bell-bell), the symbols constituting the winning line LN are the symbols that constitute a specific winning. It makes it easy to recognize that the combinations are complete.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, and the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower stage of the invalid lines LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage. , The lower row of reel 2C, the lower row of reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower row, the upper row of reel 2L, the middle row of reel 2C, the lower row of reel 2R, that is, lined up downward to the right. There are four types of invalid line LM: invalid line LM3 set across the symbols, lower reel 2L, middle reel 2C, upper reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as.

Further, in this embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is awarded when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a winning combination (for example, "Bell-watermelon-cherry b") is prepared in the winning line LN, and a predetermined symbol is obtained. When the combinations are aligned, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are aligned with the symbol combinations (for example, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon") that are indicators that are easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combinations, so that the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are aligned. Includes roles that can be made to look like a prize by combining the symbols aligned with any of the above. In the following, a combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined combination of symbols is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as a symbol combination as an index, and constitutes a combination of symbols as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

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

When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game ends, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) on the winning line LN is displayed for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. If the game is stopped as a result, a prize will be generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize will be given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), the medals are directly paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state stops on the winning line LN as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the combination of symbols is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of symbols. ..

In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. In addition, one unit of control for executing the game (game control) starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

Further, in this embodiment, a 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 the configuration using two or more reels, the winning configuration may be determined based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

Further, in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start the fluctuation of the symbol, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute and change the symbol for 80 x 21 (number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so that a maximum of 4 symbols can be drawn in 190 ms. You will be able to do it. 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 up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames.

Therefore, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, when the symbol displayed at the bottom of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol is up to 4 frames ahead. Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any of the stop switches 8L and 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Designs arranged within 5 frames including the above can be displayed on the winning line.

In the following, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels when it is not necessary to distinguish them. Further, 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. Further, the operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, 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 board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 controls the game state. The effect is controlled according to the above, and the drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each part.

An AC100V power supply is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, and the game control board 40 and the staging control board 90 are generated. It is designed to be supplied to. Further, the above-mentioned hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

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

The game control board 40 has a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40, and an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency. A control clock generation circuit 42 that generates a control clock CCLK, a random clock generation circuit 43 that generates a random clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, and a game control board. The switch detection circuit 44 that takes in the detection signal input from the switches connected directly to the 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits it to the main control unit 41, and the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 ( The motor drive circuit 45 that transmits the stepping motor phase signal) to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, the solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the main. The LED drive circuit 47 that transmits the LED drive signal output from the control unit 41 to various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 and the voltage of the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored to reduce the voltage. A power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the main control unit 41 when the above is detected, and the main control unit in a state where the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is cut off. A reset circuit 49 that gives a system reset signal to 41 is mounted.

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 sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41.

The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as the main processing, and responds to the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process of migrating in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to be longer than the total time of the time in which the process repeated according to the control state in the main process completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). Therefore, the process of repeating according to the control state always completes at least one cycle between this time and the next timer interrupt process (main).

A staging switch 56 and a standby staging switch 57 are connected to the staging control board 90, and detection signals of the staging switch 56 and the standby staging switch 57 are input. Further, an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52a to c, speakers 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 is connected, and these effect devices are provided by a sub-control unit 91 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on control.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the staging control board 90 controls the output of the staging device such as the liquid crystal display 51, the staging effect LEDs 52a to c, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. However, apart from the sub control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the staging device is mounted on the staging control board 90 or another board, and the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the staging device may be determined based on the output pattern, and the output control unit may perform output control of the staging device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. The output of the staging device is controlled by both of the output control units. Further, in this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52a to c, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, and is, for example, mechanically driven. A display device to be displayed or a mechanically driven accessory may be applied as an effect device.

Further, the effect control board 90 is equipped with CGROMs 99a to c in which image data for effect to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the sub control unit 91 executes the effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is stored. The CGROM board 99 is connected, and the display control circuit 92 can refer to the image data and the like stored in the CGROMs 99a to c. Further, the staging control board 90 is equipped with the LED 59 during checking, and the sub-control unit 91 controls the lighting in a predetermined lighting mode during the execution of the inspection of the CGROMs 99a to c, which will be described later. Further, the staging control board 90 is equipped with a power supply LED 60 connected to a power source that supplies electric power to the sub control unit 91 and the like, and the power supply LED 60 lights up when the power is supplied to the staging control board 90. It is designed to do.

The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d to control the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. Display control circuit 92 that controls the display, effect LEDs 52a to c, LED drive circuits 93a to 93 that control the drive of the reel LED 55, and an audio output circuit 94 that controls the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. , The reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and the detection signal input from the switches connected to the effect control board 90 is detected. The switch detection circuit 96, the clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, the voltage drop indicates that effect. A power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a signal to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, and the like are mounted.

The effect LED 52a to c are arranged on the front door 1b, and are composed of a plurality of LEDs (not shown) whose light emission can be visually recognized from the player side. The effect LED 52a mainly displays a liquid crystal display on the front door 1b. The LED group arranged in the upper part of the vessel 51, the effect LED 52b is an LED group mainly arranged in the left and right parts of the liquid crystal display 51 in the front door 1b, and the effect LED 52c is mainly in the front. It is a group of LEDs arranged on the panel 200 part where the title of the slot machine 1 and the dividend table are printed on the door 1b.

The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing an effect according to a program for effect control stored in the ROM 91b, and is mounted on the effect control board 90. Directly or indirectly control each part of the control circuit.

In the game control board 40, the reset circuit 95 is set to have a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41, and the sub control unit 91 is set to the main control when the power is turned on. It is designed to start at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power failure detection circuit 98 is set to have a lower voltage for outputting the voltage drop signal than the power failure detection circuit 48 for outputting the voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a stage later than that of the main control unit 41, and performs a power failure process (sub) described later.

Further, the standby effect switch 57 is arranged inside the front door 1b, and the standby effect executed by the sub control unit 91 when the main control unit 41 is controlled to the standby state is used as a normal demo effect. It is a switch that allows you to select whether to use a power saving mode that consumes less power than the demo effect, and by operating the switch by a store clerk, etc., it corresponds to either the demo effect or the power saving mode. The signal is input to the staging control board 90.

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Executes command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt every time the number of input of the system clock reaches a certain number, that is, every fixed time interval (about 2 ms), and executes the timer interrupt process (sub) described later. Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 allocates to the process when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of a command, even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if the interrupt that triggers the timer interrupt process (sub) occurs at the same time.

The staging control board 90 is equipped with a backup RAM 61 that can be read and written by the sub control unit 91 and can back up the data of the RAM 91c, and a backup battery 62 that can supply power to the backup RAM 61. There is. When the power is supplied to the slot machine 1, the backup RAM 61 can hold data in the storage area and read and write data by the sub-control unit 91 by supplying power from the power supply board 101. On the other hand, when the voltage supplied from the power supply board 101 drops or when the power is not supplied to the slot machine 1, the power is supplied from the backup battery 62 to retain and subordinate the data in the storage area. Data can be read and written by the control unit 91. Since the power of the backup RAM 61 is backed up by the backup battery 62 mounted on the effect control board 90, the data in the storage area of the backup RAM 61 is retained as long as the power is continuously supplied by the backup battery 62. It is possible to do. Further, since the backup RAM 61 and the backup battery 62 are both mounted on the effect control board 90, the backup RAM 61 is as long as the power is continuously supplied by the backup battery 62 even when the effect control board 90 is removed from the slot machine 1. It is possible to retain the data in the storage area of.

Further, the staging control board 90 is provided with a battery holder (not shown) capable of detachably locking and holding the backup battery 62, and the backup battery 62 is held in the battery holder. Further, the staging control board 90 is installed inside the slot machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case (not shown), so that the staging control board 90 is not illegally touched. Further, in the board case, the effect control board 90 is housed in the board case (not shown), and the battery holder is located at a position corresponding to the position of the battery holder (not shown) arranged on the effect control board 90. A protruding portion (not shown) is provided so as to project toward the surface. The protruding portion is formed so that the tip end portion of the protruding portion and the upper surface of the backup battery 62 held in the battery holder are in contact with each other while the effect control board 90 is housed in the board case. When the tip of the protruding portion comes into contact with the backup battery 62, the backup battery 62 is restricted from moving, and the backup battery 62 is detached from the battery holder due to the influence of vibration applied to the slot machine 1 or the like. Is designed to be prevented.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery, the navigation stock lottery, and the additional lottery, which will be described later. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

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

In addition, when the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 turned on, the setting transition state may be made on condition that the door opening detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b. Well, with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting from being illegally changed when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration of shifting to the setting change state on condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 corresponds to the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting change state. It is preferable to maintain the setting change state even if the setting change state is not detected. Therefore, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting change, the operation for shifting to the setting change state again is performed. It is not necessary and the setting change operation is not complicated. Further, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated to confirm the set value after shifting to the setting change state, the door open detection switch 25 detects the front door 1b to be opened. It may be configured to end the setting change state and shift to a state in which the game can proceed on the condition that the setting has been changed. Even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is illegally not opened. It is possible to prevent the settings from being changed.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is over and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value displayed by the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM 41c, and the setting transitions to the setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to the state where the progress is possible.

After the game is over, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on while the bet number is not set, it is a condition that the door opening detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b. In addition, it may be configured to shift to the setting confirmation state, and such a configuration can prevent the set value from being illegally confirmed when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration of shifting to the setting confirmation state on condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 corresponds to the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting confirmation state. It is preferable to maintain the setting confirmation state even if the detection is not performed. Therefore, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting confirmation, the operation for shifting to the setting confirmation state again is performed. It is not necessary and the setting confirmation operation is not complicated. Further, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated to confirm the set value after shifting to the setting confirmation state, the door open detection switch 25 detects the front door 1b to be opened. It may be configured to end the setting confirmation state and return to the state where the game can proceed on the condition that the setting is confirmed. Even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is illegally not opened. It is possible to prevent the set value from being confirmed.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 48 is detected each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power failure process (main) for setting the data for determining whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next recovery is performed. Run.

Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, on condition that the data of the RAM 41c is normal at the time of its activation. However, when the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormality error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormality error state, and the progress of the game is disabled.

The error state shifts to the normal error state that is canceled by the reset operation (operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23) and the setting change state described above, and is canceled until a new setting value is set. The RAM error state is a special error state, including the special error state without, and once controlled to the RAM error error state, it shifts to the setting change state and is released until a new setting value is set. Will not be done.

Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, the sub control unit 91 also determines. Execute the power cut processing (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the error history recording process described later is executed, and the error history data in the diagnostic data of the RAM 91c indicates that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, that is, the power is turned off. Of the data stored in the RAM 91c, the control state data and the diagnostic data described later are duplicated in the backup RAM 61 as backup data, and at the next return, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 91c is normal (destruction determination). ) Is set in the backup RAM 61 as backup data, which is the destruction determination data (calculated value of the check sum of the control state data of the RAM 91c).

Then, the sub control unit 91 executes a start-up process (sub) described later at the time of start-up, and sets the backup RAM 61 on the condition that the control state data among the backup data stored in the backup RAM 61 is normal. By setting the stored control state data in the RAM 91c, the data in the RAM 91c is returned to the state before the power failure, and the processing state of the sub control unit 91 is changed to the state before the power failure based on the restored control state data. However, if the control state data of the backup data is not normal, it is determined that the backup RAM 61 is abnormal, and the control state data of the backup data is not returned to the RAM 91c.

Further, when the control state data of the backup data is not returned to the RAM 91c, the RAM 91c is only left in the initialized state, and the execution of the effect is not disabled. Further, even when the control state data of the backup data is returned to the RAM 91c, the RAM 91c is initialized when a setting command described later indicating that the setting has been changed is received from the main control unit 41. There is. Also in this case, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

Next, the initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The usable area of the storage area of the RAM 41c is divided into a game RAM area, an unused area, and a non-game RAM area. Further, the game RAM area is divided into a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area 3, and a game stack area. The special work is a work in which data that is not initialized even if the set value is changed is stored, and software random numbers, set values, data indicating the game state, and the like are stored. The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of a specific game state (RB, BB) is stored, and the LED display data, input port, output port input / output data, and game time. The timekeeping counter etc. are stored. The general work is a work in which data that can be initialized at the end of a specific gaming state is stored, and a stop symbol, the number of medals to be paid out, and the like are stored. The unused area 3 is a work that is not used in any of the programs. The game stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored during execution of the game 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 the 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 process based on the program, the game can be progressed. It is a program for executing processing.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 has data in the RAM 41c when the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, and when the data in the RAM 41c is started when the setting key switch 37 is turned on. Each initial is when the initialization condition consisting of five is satisfied: when it is not destroyed, when the setting change state is finished, when the specific game state (RB, BB) is finished, and when one game is finished. Five types of initialization with different regions to be initialized are performed according to the initialization conditions.

Initialization 0 is initialization performed when the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is started in the ON state, and initialization 0 initializes the entire usable area. .. Initialization 1 is initialization performed when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is started in the ON state, and in initialization 1, the area other than the special work of the game RAM area is not. All areas of the game RAM area are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed after the setting change state is completed by starting the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, and in initialization 2, the special work and the game stack area (in use) in the game RAM area. Areas other than) are initialized. The initialization 3 is an initialization performed at the end of a specific game state, and in the initialization 3, the general work, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) in the game RAM area are initialized. The initialization 4 is an initialization performed at the end of one game, and in the initialization 4, the unused area 3 of the game RAM area and the game stack area (unused) are initialized. The storage area of the data indicating the set value and the game state is allocated to the special work, and the data of the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of starting with the setting key switch 37 ON, that is, the data of the RAM 41c. If is normal and the setting is changed, the set value and the data indicating the game state will be retained. Further, the storage area of the timer counter described later is allocated to the important work, and is held without being initialized at the end of the game or the end of a specific gaming state.

Further, in the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned initialization is executed, the start address and the end address are designated as the RAM addresses to be initialized, so that the main control unit 41 is one byte from the designated start address. After overwriting the data of 1 with 0, the logical sum of the 1-byte data is calculated, and if the calculation result is 0, the process of moving to the next address is repeated until the specified end address is reached. , Initializes the RAM area in the specified address range.

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

Then, in this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the case of this embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, so that the following is valid. A winning line is awarded when a combination of symbols called roles is arranged on the winning line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

The types of winning roles are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into small winning roles that involve paying out medals and re-starting the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There is a game role and a special role with a transition to a game state (RB (regular bonus), BB (big bonus)) that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small role and the replaying role are collectively referred to as the general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery described later and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flags for the small combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special combination is , It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of the winning combination permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. Will be.

Next, the internal lottery of this embodiment will be described. The internal lottery is performed before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7) whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned winning combinations. Is determined at the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit is set in the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the number of determination values of each winning combination determined according to the current gaming state, the number of bets, and the set value. It is determined whether or not to allow the prize.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined according to the winning combination, the current game state, and the set value to be the target of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number value for the internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the numbers are added and the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of determination values.

Then, the winning number indicating the result of the internal lottery is set in the RAM 41c. The winning number is used for setting an internal winning flag, navigating notification, command creation, stop control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the like.

When the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the winning number is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte storage area, in which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storage work in which the winning flag of the special combination is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general combination. It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special role is won, the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and when the general role is won, the general role is won. The winning flag of the general role indicating that effect is set in the general role storage work. If neither combination nor combination of combinations is won, the special combination storage work and the general combination storage work are cleared.

Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 uses the winning number, the table index stored in the ROM 41b, and the table creation data when the reels start to rotate, and when the reels stop and the reels that are still rotating remain. Refer to it and create a stop control table for each spinning reel. Then, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table slips. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to pull in a maximum of 4 symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in up to four symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation, and stop when the stop operation is detected. It is possible to specify the stop position of a symbol from a range of up to 5 symbols including the operation position.

In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning winning combinations can be stopped by aligning them on the winning line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames. If possible, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination, and control is performed to stop the winning combination without aligning it within the pull-in range of a maximum of 4 frames. If the special role and the small role are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the small role is won, the maximum on the winning line when the stop operation is performed. If the winning small wins can be aligned and stopped within the pull-in range of 4 frames, the control is performed to align and stop the winning small wins within the draw range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If it is not possible to pull in, if it is possible to align and stop the winning special roles in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, control is performed to align and stop them, and the winning combination is Control is performed so that the four frames are stopped without being aligned within the pull-in range. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special winning combination, and the special winning combination can be won only when the small winning combination cannot be drawn in. If the special role and the small role can be drawn in at the same time, only the small role will be drawn in, and the small role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special role. In addition, when a special role and a small role are won at the same time, the control to align the special role on the winning line is prioritized over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn in, the small role is placed on the winning line. Alignment control may be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the re-game combination is won, the stop operation is performed. At that time, control is performed so that the symbols of the replaying combination are aligned and stopped within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-game combination or the symbols constituting the re-game combination to be elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the pull-in range of 4 frames, if the special role and the re-game combination are won at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Instead, all the re-game roles will be awarded. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-gaming combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-gaming combination is sure to win the prize. If the special role and the re-game role can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-game role will be drawn in, and the special role will not be aligned on the winning line at the same time as the re-game role.

In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using the stop control table that can specify the number of slip frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. However, the stop position that can specify the stop position can be specified. A configuration that identifies the stop position from the table and stops the reel at the specified stop position, searches for a stop position that can be stopped at the timing when the stop operation is performed, without using the stop control table or stop position table. Configuration that performs stop control to specify and stop the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, stop without using the stop control table or stop position table A configuration in which stop control by searching / specifying a stop position is also used, or a configuration in which a stop control table or a stop position table is partially changed to perform stop control may be used.

In the present embodiment, after the start of the game, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reel is started, that is, the time when the rotation of the reel is started. After the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game starts. If the game time from which the time counting is started from the time point is the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) or more, that is, if the specified time has elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, no wait is generated. At that point, the rotation of the reel for the game in the game is started. On the other hand, after the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game starts. If the game time from which the time counting is started is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel rotation is started at that time. Instead, the game waits until the game time at which the counting is started from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches the specified time, and when the specified time is reached, the rotation of the reel is started.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls to output an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like. These external output signals are output to a hall device such as a hall computer via an information providing terminal board of a game store (hall) in which the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed.

The main control unit 41 has a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of a prize, and a game state of RB (regular bonus). An RB signal indicating that the game is in progress, a BB signal indicating that the game state is in BB (big bonus), an ART signal indicating the start of ART described later, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, and a door opening signal described later. A setting change signal indicating that the mode has been changed to the setting change mode, an insertion error signal indicating an abnormality of the medal selector, and a payout error signal indicating an abnormality of the hopper unit 34 are output.

The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit, a parallel / serial conversion circuit, terminals for each output signal, and is provided with a connector to be connected for electrical connection with the circuit of the information providing terminal board. Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, RB signal, BB signal, and ART signal are directly output to the information providing terminal board as pulse signals via the relay circuit. .. On the other hand, the door open signal, setting change signal, input error signal, and payout error signal are converted into security signals, which are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel-serial conversion circuit, to provide information. It is output to the terminal board.

Next, a command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 a input number command, a credit command, a control state command, an internal winning command, a push order specifying command, a reel acceleration information command, an acceleration completion command, and a stop operation. Time command, number of slip frames command, stop command, game end command, winning number command, payout number command, payout start command, payout end command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command , Door commands, and multiple types of commands, including operation detection commands. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of the command and 1-byte extended data indicating the contents of the command, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the type of the command from the type data.

The number of inserted medals command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. , Or when a medal is inserted in a state where a specified number of bets is not set, or when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set a bet number, the medal is transmitted. Further, since the input number command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the bet number setting operation has been performed by receiving the input number command.

The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and in a state where a specified number of bets are set. Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

The control state command is a command that can specify the control state related to the game, and when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, before the transmission of the internal winning command and the operation of the third stop of the reel are performed. It is sent after the stop command for the third stop is sent, even when it is done. The content of the control status command may change between the start and end of the game. The content of the control status command does not change between the start and end of the game and the plurality of control status commands 1 that can specify the control status. A plurality of control state commands can be specified, including the control state command 2, and the control state command 2 is transmitted after the control state command 1 is transmitted.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game and after the ART status command. The internal winning command includes a first internal winning command that can specify whether or not a special winning combination has been won, and a second internal winning command that can specify whether or not a general winning combination has been won. After the first internal winning command is transmitted, the second internal winning command is transmitted.

Since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started by receiving these commands.

The push order specifying command is a command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player, and after each stop command is transmitted every time the stop control accompanying the stop operation of the first stop and the second stop of the reel is performed. Will be sent. In a game in which the navigation notification described later is executed, a command (the above-mentioned control state command) including stop order data capable of specifying a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted at the start of the game, and the reel number is the first. At the time of the stop operation of the 1st stop and the 2nd stop, the push order specifying command including the stop order data that can specify the advantageous stop order is transmitted, but in the game in which the navigation notification is not executed, the advantageous stop order is confirmed. At the start of the game, which is before the game is started, a command (the control state command described above) containing stop order data in which an advantageous stop order cannot be specified is transmitted, and the first stop and the second stop after the advantageous stop order is determined are transmitted. At the time of the stop operation of, a push order specifying command including advantageous stop order data is transmitted.

The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game.

The acceleration completion command is a command that can specify that the acceleration of the reel accompanying the start of the game is completed, and after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started when the game is started, all of them are first performed. It is transmitted when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate at a constant speed.

The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and is a command for stopping operation of each reel. It is transmitted every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

The slip frame number command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the number of slip frames that move from the stop operation of the corresponding reel to the stop. Therefore, each time the stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted and then transmitted.

The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, or the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel, and is a stop control accompanying the stop operation of each reel. Is sent after the corresponding slip frame count command is sent each time.

The stop operation command, the number of slip frames command, and the stop command can all specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and are accompanied by the stop operation of each reel. Since it is transmitted every time the stop control is performed, it is possible to specify that the stop operation of any of the reels has been performed and the reel to be stopped by receiving these commands.

The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended, and is transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

The winning number command is a command that can specify the winning number that can specify the presence or absence of winning and the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, and the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel. , When the stop switch is released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

The payout number command is a command that can specify the number of medals to be paid out according to the type of winning or the loss, and is transmitted after the winning number command is transmitted.

Both the game end command and the winning judgment command are transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. Therefore, by receiving these commands, It is possible to identify that all the operations necessary for advancing one game have been completed.

The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning a prize or settlement of credits (including the medal used for setting the bet number) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning a prize and settlement of credits is completed.

The standby command is a command indicating that the game shifts to the standby state, and when the game shifts to the standby state after the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed without setting the bet number after one game is completed, the credit is given. It is sent after the payout of medals (including the medal used to set the bet number) is completed and the payout end command is sent.

The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or cancellation of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, when the ending effect waiting time elapses, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state and its type is sent and reset. When the operation is performed and the error state is cleared, an error command indicating the error state is cleared is sent.

The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power failure when the main control unit 41 is started.

The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. When the setting change state is entered, the setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is sent, and when the setting change state ends, the setting command is sent. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is sent. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of the setting. ..

The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation command indicating the start of the setting confirmation is sent, and the setting indicating the end of the setting confirmation is sent when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state). Is transmitted when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes (on to off, off to on).

The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular time intervals.

Of these commands, commands other than the operation detection command are generated in the main process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main).

On the other hand, the operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c. , It is transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) after that.

Next, the control of the staging executed by the sub control unit 91 based on the command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the staging control board 90 will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the receive buffer in the timer interrupt processing (sub), and if the unprocessed command is stored, the earliest of them. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LEDs 52a to c, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 are referred to based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. It controls the output of various production devices such as. In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the staging effect LEDs 52a to c, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, and the lighting of the reel LED 55 are displayed for each of the plurality of types of staging patterns. The control patterns of these effect devices such as modes are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, it is registered corresponding to the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among the control patterns, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the staging device is performed based on the control pattern. As a result, the effect according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of the effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and the newly received command is used. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. That is, even if the effect is not completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect that was being executed is canceled and a new effect is created unless the new command received is not the command that triggers the new effect. The effect based on the command will be executed.

When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. The registered selection rate is referred to, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Therefore, even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received, and as a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has a notification period during which navigation notification can be executed, in which the stop order advantageous to the player is notified by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT). Further, the main control unit 41 can control the replay time (RT) in which the winning probability of the replay combination is relatively high, and the state controlled by AT and RT is referred to as the assist replay time (ART). May be called.

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and the player is based on the winning number of the winning navigation notification combination. By notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the sub-control unit 91 and transmitting a push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number, the liquid crystal display 51 and the like. The navigation effect using is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in the normal state not controlled by the AT.

In the slot machine of this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) which is a notification period in which navigation notification for notifying a stop order which is advantageous for the player can be executed according to the internal lottery result. It is controllable.

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the notification target combination according to the game state, and the sub control unit 91 is given a first internal winning command. , The second internal winning command and the push order command are transmitted to execute the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in the normal state not controlled by the AT. In the navigation notification of this embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player is identifiable by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12.

The notification target combination is one of a plurality of types of internal lottery results corresponding to the notification target combination because the stop order that is advantageous to the player differs depending on the plurality of types of internal lottery results corresponding to the notification target combination. It is a target role of the internal lottery in which the stop order advantageous to the player changes depending on whether the result of the internal lottery of the above type is obtained. The stop order that is advantageous to the player is, for example, the stop order that shifts to a game state that is advantageous to the player, the stop order that avoids the end of the game state that is advantageous to the player, the stop order that wins an advantageous role, and the like. be. In this embodiment, the stop order that is advantageous to the player changes, but the stop timing that is advantageous to the player and the combination of the stop order and the stop timing that is advantageous to the player may change.

In the navigation effect of this embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54. .. For example, when notifying the stop order of the left middle right, a stop switch 8L such as "123" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). A stop order image showing the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left middle right!" (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). Is output. Further, when notifying the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as "1-" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display stop order images. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left!" (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is output. do. The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish it according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to the one using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, and may be executed by using the effect effect LEDs 52a to c, the reel LED 55, and the like.

As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. For this reason, the player performs the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation effect, for example, intentionally shifting to a game state advantageous to the player, and avoiding the end of the game state advantageous to the player. It is possible to win a prize that is intentionally advantageous.

Next, the structure of the effect button unit 310 having the lower panel 200 and the effect button 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8. 5A and 5B are a perspective view showing a state in which the effect button is in the second position, and FIG. 5B is a perspective view showing a state in which the effect button is in the first position. 6A and 6B are side views showing a state in which the effect button is in the second position, and FIG. 6B is a side view showing the state in which the effect button is in the first position. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the lower panel, the substrate, and the staging button unit are viewed diagonally from the front. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the lower panel, the substrate, and the effect button unit are viewed from diagonally behind.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 5 and 6, the lower panel 200 (base portion) includes an operation table 120 formed in the left-right direction at a substantially central position in the front vertical direction of the front door 1b, and the front door 1b. It is arranged between the lower plate 121, which is formed in the lower part of the front surface in the left-right direction and can store medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 9. The lower panel 200 is formed in a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and is provided so that the display surface 200a is inclined forward from the upper side to the lower side, and the display surface 200a is provided on the front side from the upper side to the lower side. It is curved (see FIG. 6). Since the line of sight of the player playing the game in the slot machine 1 is at a height substantially equal to that of the perspective windows 3L, 3C, 3R, the display surface 200a should be tilted slightly upward even at the second position. Therefore, it is easy for the player to visually recognize the display surface 200a.

Further, the effect button 300 has a second position (see FIGS. 5 (A) and 6 (A)), which is a position in a normal state, and a first position (FIG. 5 (FIG. 5)) protruding forward from the second position. B), see FIG. 6 (B)) and a third position (see FIGS. 17 (B), 18 (C)) pushed backward from the second position so that it can be moved in the front-rear direction. ing.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the lower panel 200 is provided with a cover panel made of a translucent synthetic resin material to form a display surface 200a, and a cover panel provided on the back side of the cover panel to provide translucency. It is composed of a decorative sheet (not shown) made of a synthetic resin material having the same material. Although not shown, a predetermined decoration (for example, a title name of a model or a character appearing in a production) is printed or the like on the back surface of the decorative sheet, and the decoration is performed from the front side of the lower panel 200. It can be visually recognized through the lower panel 200 and the decorative sheet. In this embodiment, the decoration is made by printing, but the decoration may be made visible by a liquid crystal display device, a light guide plate, or the like.

An opening 203 (hole) having a predetermined shape (for example, a heart shape in this embodiment) is formed in a substantially central portion of the lower panel 200. The lower panel 200 configured in this way is mounted from the front side to the mounting member 205 fixed to the front surface of the substrate 1c constituting the front door 1b. Further, the effect button unit 310 (operating means) is attached to the attachment member 205 by a screw or the like (not shown), and the effect button 300 can be inserted into the opening 203 of the lower panel 200. The lower panel 200 is detachably attached to the substrate 1c via the attachment member 205, but cannot be removed unless the front door 1b is opened.

Further, although not particularly shown, a plurality of lower panel light emitting diodes (lower panel LEDs) are arranged on the mounting member 205 so as to be able to irradiate light toward the front, and the decorative sheet can be illuminated from the rear side. It has become like.

Next, the structure of the effect button unit 310 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 16. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the staging button unit is viewed diagonally from the front. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the structure of the effect button unit is viewed from diagonally behind. FIG. 11 is a six-view view showing the cam member. 12A and 12B are a rear view showing the effect button unit, FIG. 12B is a rear view showing the effect button unit and the lower panel, and FIG. 12C is a rear view showing the effect button unit, the lower panel and the mounting member. .. FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 14A is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 10, and FIG. 14B is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 9 to 14, the effect button unit 310 is provided with a non-moving portion 311 fixed to the mounting member 205 of the substrate 1c and not moving in the front-rear direction, and a non-moving portion 311 movable in the front-rear direction with respect to the non-moving portion 311. It is mainly composed of a moving portion 312 (particularly, see the enclosed portion in FIGS. 13 and 14) as a movable portion.

The non-moving portion 311 has a first fixed base 320 formed in a square box shape with an open front surface, and a cam member 321 rotatably attached to the first fixed base 320 about a rotation axis facing in the front-rear direction. The cam device 322, the drive device 327 that drives the cam member 321, the second fixed base 323 that is fixed so as to cover the front side of the first fixed base 320, and the second fixed base 323 that is fixed to the front side of the second fixed base 323. The third fixed base 324 and the like are provided. A cam device 322, a drive device 327, a first moving base 360, a second moving base 361, and a third moving base 362, which will be described later, are arranged between the first fixed base 320 and the second fixed base 323. There is. The second fixed base 323 and the third fixed base 324 are formed with an opening 323a and an opening 324a through which the third moving base 362, which will be described later, can be inserted.

The first fixed base 320 is fixed to the mounting member 205, and an annular cylinder 320a extending to the front side is formed at a substantially central portion thereof. A cam device 322 is attached to the first fixed base 320 in a state where the cam member 321 can rotate with respect to the annular cylinder 320a.

As shown in FIG. 11, the cam device 322 is connected to the cam member 321 and the cover member 325 having a concave cross section through which the cam member 321 can be inserted, and the rear end portion of the cam member 321, and is inside the cover member 325. It is provided with a gear member 326 housed in the. The cam member 321 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the outer peripheral surface 340 is formed with a recess 341 recessed inward in the radial direction of the cam member 321 with respect to the outer peripheral surface 340. Two parallel surfaces 342A and 342B extending parallel to the axial direction (front-back direction) of the cam member 321 and extending in a direction inclined with respect to the axial direction of the cam member 321 in the stepped portion between the outer peripheral surface 340 and the recess 341. Two orthogonal surfaces extending in the direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the cam member 321 with the rear ends of the two curved inclined surfaces 343A and 343B and the rear ends of the parallel surfaces 342A and 342B and the rear ends of the inclined surfaces 343A and 343B at both ends. Surfaces 344A and 344B are formed.

The two parallel surfaces 342A and 342B, the two inclined surfaces 343A and 343B, and the two orthogonal surfaces 344A and 344B are arranged at positions facing each other with the rotation axis interposed therebetween. Further, the front end portions of the parallel surfaces 342A and 342B and the front end portions of the inclined surfaces 343A and 343B are separated from each other. Further, the orthogonal surfaces 344A and 344B are formed with recesses 345A and 345B into which the protrusions 307A and 307B described later are fitted.

As shown in FIG. 10, the drive device 327 is arranged on the back side of the base plate 327a fixed to the first fixed base 320, the drive motor 327b arranged on the front side of the base plate 327a, and the back side of the base plate 327a. It includes a first gear 327c that is installed and fixed to the drive shaft of the drive motor 327b, and a second gear 327d that is rotatably arranged on the back surface side of the base plate 327a and meshes with the first gear 327c. The second gear 327d also meshes with the gear member 326 connected to the rear end portion of the cam member 321.

That is, when the drive motor 327b is driven, the driving force is transmitted to the gear member 326 via the first gear 327c and the second gear 327d, and the cam member 321 is centered on the rotation shaft (annular cylinder 320a) in the front-rear direction. It is designed to rotate. Since the gear member 326 is sandwiched between the first fixed base 320 and the cover member 325 from the front and rear, the cam member 321 is restricted from moving in the front-rear direction.

The moving unit 312 includes a first moving base 360 that is movably provided in the front-rear direction with respect to the first fixed base 320, and a second moving base 361 that is movably assembled back and forth with respect to the first moving base 360. A third moving base 362 having a U-shaped cross section fixed to the second moving base 361, and a moving body fixed to the third moving base 362 on the front side of the second fixed base 323 and the third fixed base 324. A 365 and an elastic body 366 (covering means) that covers the front side of the moving body 365 are mainly provided, and the moving portion 312 constitutes an effect button 300. The effect button 300 has a moving body 365 (front portion of the moving body 365) as an operation unit that can be operated by the player.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the first moving base 360 has an opening 360c through which a cam member 321 can be inserted at the center thereof, and has through holes 360a extending in the front-rear direction at both left and right ends. There is. A fixed shaft 328 connected over the first fixed base 320 and the second fixed base 323 is inserted through the through hole 360a, and a compression spring 302 is ringed in the fixed shaft 328. Further, a cap 367 having a through shaft portion 367a through which the fixed shaft 328 can be inserted is fixed to the front end side of the through hole 360a, and the compression spring 302 is the rear end portion of the through shaft portion 367a and the first fixed base. It is located between the 320 and the 320. That is, the first moving base 360 is movable back and forth along the fixed shaft 328, and is urged toward the front side by the compression spring 302. The protrusions 307A and 307B protruding toward the inner diameter side of the opening 360c are attached to the left and right sides of the first moving base 360.

As shown in FIG. 14B, the second moving base 361 has an opening 361c through which a cam member 321 can be inserted at the center thereof, and has a plurality of protruding shafts 361a protruding toward the back surface side (a plurality of protruding shafts 361a). In this embodiment, four), these protruding shafts 361a are inserted into a plurality of holes 360b provided in the first moving base 360 with the coil spring 303 ringed. Further, a screw 304 is screwed into the rear end portion of the protruding shaft 361a, and the head portion of the screw 304 has a diameter larger than the diameter of the hole portion 360b. That is, the second moving base 361 is movable back and forth relative to the first moving base 360, is urged by the coil spring 303 so as to be separated from the first moving base 360, and is urged by the screw 304. It is prevented that the protruding shaft 361a is separated from the hole 360b.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, on the back surface side of the second moving base 361, a protruding piece 361b projecting to the back surface side is provided at a position corresponding to the hole portion 320b provided in the first fixed base 320 in the front-rear direction. ing. When the effect button 300 (front surface portion of the moving body 365) is pressed, the projecting piece 361b moves to the rear side, is inserted into the hole portion 320b, and is attached to the back surface side of the hole portion 320b. It is detected by the operation detection sensor 306.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the third moving base 362 is fixed and integrated with the second moving base 361, and the front end portion of the third moving base 362 is via the opening 323a and the opening 324a. The second fixed base 323 and the third fixed base 324 are arranged on the front side. The third moving base 362 has a U-shape in cross-sectional view, and a vibration motor 364 is fixed inside the third moving base 362. The vibration motor 364 includes a motor body 364a and a weight 364c eccentrically attached to the shaft 364b of the motor body 364a, and the motor body 364a causes the weight 364c to rotate and vibrate together with the shaft 364b.

Further, a wall portion 362a projecting forward is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the front surface of the third moving base 362, and a recess 362b is formed by the wall portion 362a and the front surface of the third moving base 362. There is. An LED substrate 308 provided with a plurality of staging LEDs 308a is arranged inside the recess 362b, and the staging LEDs 308a can irradiate light toward the front. A boss shaft 362c for connecting to the moving body 365 is formed on the front surface of the third moving base 362 so as to project forward.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the moving body 365 is formed in a substantially dome shape by a synthetic resin material having translucency. Specifically, the moving body 365 has a vertical portion 365a extending substantially vertically, an annular curved portion 365b that curves rearward from the outer edge of the vertical portion 365a, and an annular horizontal portion extending in the front-rear direction from the rear end portion of the curved portion 365b. It is composed of a part 365c. Further, on the back surface of the vertical portion 365a, a bearing boss 365g into which the boss shaft 362c of the third moving base 362 can be inserted is formed so as to project rearward, and the boss shaft 362c is inserted into the bearing boss 365g. 3 The moving base 362 and the moving body 365 are connected.

Further, a recess 365d is formed on the back surface of the vertical portion 365a, and an opening 365e is formed at a position corresponding to the lower portion of the recess 365d in the vertical portion 365a. Further, an opening 365f is formed in the upper portion on the back surface side of the recess 365d. That is, the openings 365e and 365f are arranged so as to be staggered in the vertical direction in the front-rear direction.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the elastic body 366 is formed of a deformable synthetic resin material having translucency and elasticity. The elastic body 366 has a covering portion 366a that covers the front surface side of the moving body 365, and a mounting portion 366b that projects outward from the rear end side outer edge of the covering portion 366a. The covering portion 366a has a substantially heart shape in front view, has a three-dimensional shape protruding toward the front side, and can be inserted into the opening 203 of the lower panel 200 from the back side. The covering portion 366a is designed to maintain a three-dimensional heart shape in a natural state (a state in which no external force is applied) (see FIGS. 9 and 10).

Further, on the back surface side of the central portion of the covering portion 366a, a storage portion 366c capable of accommodating the insert member 309 made of a synthetic resin material harder than the elastic body 366 is formed. The portion near the center of the covering portion 366a (second portion) is elastically deformable, but is formed thicker than the other portions in the covering portion 366a, and the other portion (first portion) in the covering portion 366a. ) Is less likely to be elastically deformed.

Further, an opening 366d is formed in a part of the back surface side of the storage portion 366c, and a hook portion 309a having a shape extending from the insert member 309 to the back surface side and rising upward is inserted into the opening portion 366d. There is. The hook portion 309a is inserted into the recess 365d through the opening 365e of the moving body 365, whereby the moving body 365 and the covering portion 366a are locked and connected to each other. As described above, the openings 365e and 365f of the moving body 365 are arranged so as to be staggered in the vertical direction in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the hook portion 309a is inserted into the recess 365d, the openings are opened. It can be inserted diagonally from the portion 365e side toward the opening 365f, and the connection work between the moving body 365 and the covering portion 366a can be easily performed.

The mounting portion 366b is fixed to the front surface of the third fixing base 324 with a bolt or the like (not shown), and the fixing panel 201 for fixing the decorative sheet arranged on the back surface side of the lower panel 200 to the back surface of the lower panel 200. It is covered from the front side. That is, the mounting portion 366b is invisible or difficult to see from the front due to the lower panel 200 and the fixed panel 201. Further, the fixed panel 201 is in contact with the covering portion 366a so that a gap is not formed.

As described above, the effect button unit 310 has a first position (see FIG. 17 (A)), a second position (see FIG. 16 (A)), and a third position (see FIGS. 17 (B) and 18 (B)). A moving portion 312 (effect button 300) provided so as to be movable in the front-rear direction with respect to the non-moving portion 311, a compression spring 302 as a driving means for moving the moving portion 312, a drive motor 327b, and a protrusion 307A. , 307B, a cam member 321 and a vibration motor 364. Further, the non-moving portion 311 is provided with a protruding position sensor 398 (see FIG. 4) including a photo sensor for determining whether or not the moving portion 312 is in the first position. Specifically, although not shown in particular, the protrusion position sensor 398 is adapted to detect a detection piece (not shown) provided on the gear member 326 connected to the rear end portion of the cam member 321 and the moving portion 312. Is in the first position, the detection piece is in the non-detection state (projection position sensor 398; off), and when the detection piece is moved from the first position to the second position, the detection piece is in the detection state (projection position sensor 398; on). ). When the moving unit 312 is in the first position, the detection piece is in the detection state (protruding position sensor 398; on), and when the moving unit 312 is moved from the first position to the second position, the detection piece is not detected (protruding). The position sensor 398; off) may be used.

Further, in the cam member 321, when the moving portion 312 is in the second position, the orthogonal surfaces 344A and 344B are in contact with the left and right protruding portions 307A and 307B by the drive motor 327b, respectively, and the compression spring 302 as an urging means is provided. With respect to the second rotation state (see FIG. 17) that restricts the movement of the moving portion 312 to the first position side (forward) and the left and right protrusions 307A and 307B when the moving portion 312 is in the first position. The orthogonal surfaces 344A and 344B and the inclined surfaces 343A and 343B are provided so as to be able to change (rotate) to the first rotation state (see FIG. 18A) that does not restrict the forward movement of the moving portion 312 by the compression spring 302. The drive motor 327b is composed of a stepping motor, and the sub-control unit 91 that controls the drive motor 327b can specify the rotation angle from the first rotation state by the number of steps from the first rotation state. It should be noted that the rotation angle from the first rotation state may be specified by a rotary encoder or the like instead of the number of steps.

Further, since the moving body 365 and the elastic body 366 have translucency, when the staging LED 308a provided on the third moving base 362 irradiates light forward, the light becomes the moving body 365. Since the front side (player side) is irradiated via the elastic body 366, the effectability and the decorativeness can be enhanced (see FIGS. 13 and 15).

Next, the movement control contents of the moving unit 312 constituting the effect button 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19. 17A and 17B are conceptual diagrams showing a state in which the effect button is in the second position, and FIG. 17B is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which the effect button in the second position is pressed. 18A and 18B are conceptual diagrams showing a state in which the effect button is in the first position, and FIG. 18B is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which the effect button in the first position is pressed. 19A and 19B are conceptual diagrams showing a state in which the effect button is in the first position, and FIG. 19B is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which the effect button is in the process of returning from the state of (A) to the second position. C) is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which the effect button has returned to the second position.

First, as shown in FIG. 17A, in the normal state (driving initial state), the cam member 321 is in the second rotation state in which the peripheral surfaces of the left and right protrusions 307A and 307B are in contact with the orthogonal surfaces 344A and 344B, respectively. The movement of the moving portion 312 to the first position side (forward) by the compression spring 302 is restricted, so that the moving portion 312 is maintained at the second position (second operation receiving position). When the moving portion 312 is in the second position, the protruding position sensor 398 determines that the moving portion 312 is not located in the first position (protruding position sensor 398; on).

Further, in the normal state, the central portion of the covering portion 366a of the elastic body 366 is slightly pulled backward by the moving portion 312. Specifically, the mounting portion 366b of the elastic body 366 is fixed to the third fixed base 324, and the central portion of the covering portion 366a is slightly pulled backward by the moving portion 312, so that the portion other than the central portion of the covering portion 366a is used. The portion is deformed so that the central portion of the covering portion 366a is recessed to the rear side (see FIGS. 5 (A) and 6 (A)). That is, under the normal state, the curved portion 365b of the moving body 365 and the covering portion 366a of the elastic body 366 do not come into contact with each other.

Although not particularly shown, in a normal state, the protrusions 307A and 307B are fitted into the recesses 345A and 345B (see FIG. 11) formed in the orthogonal planes 344A and 344B, so that vibration and the like are generated. Even when the external force of the above is applied, it is possible to prevent the protrusions 307A and 307B from coming off the orthogonal planes 344A and 344B.

Further, in the normal state, the head of the screw 304 screwed into the protruding shaft 361a of the second moving base 361 is in contact with the back surface side of the first moving base 360. That is, the first moving base 360 and the second moving base 361 are relatively separated by the coil spring 303.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17B, the effect button 300 (moving portion 312) can be moved to the rear side by a distance L1 minutes when the first moving base 360 and the second moving base 361 are separated from each other. , The player can press the effect button 300 to the third position (operation detection position). When the effect button 300 is pressed, the protruding piece 361b of the second moving base 361 is detected by the operation detection sensor 306.

In this way, in the state where the protruding position sensor 398 determines that the moving portion 312 is not located at the first position (protruding position sensor 398; on), the protruding piece 361b of the second moving base 361 is the operation detection sensor 306. When detected by, the sub-control unit 91 performs a predetermined process such as displaying a menu screen or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, for example.

When the effect button 300 is pressed, the elasticity of the elastic body 366 gives the player a different feel and operation feeling (push) from the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R made of synthetic resin material, the effect switch 56, and the like. Comfort) can be given. Further, since the moving body 365 and the covering portion 366a are locked to each other by the hook portion 309a of the insert member 309, the central portion of the covering portion 366a is deformed so as to follow the moving body 365. Therefore, the operability is improved.

Further, since the insert member 309, which is hard to be deformed, is attached to the central portion of the covering portion 366a of the elastic body 366, which is a portion operated by the player, the operation feeling is not significantly impaired by the elasticity. Further, since the central portion of the covering portion 366a is formed to be slightly thicker than the other portions, the deformation of the portion operated by the player can be reduced, and the deterioration of the operation feeling can be suppressed.

Here, when the sub control unit 91 as the drive control means moves the moving unit 312 from the second position to the first position (first operation reception position), as shown in FIG. 18A, the sub control unit 91 rotates the cam member 321 in the second direction (direction of the middle arrow in FIG. 18A) by a predetermined angle by the drive motor 327b. As a result, when the orthogonal surfaces 344A and 344B move to the second direction side from the protrusions 307A and 307B and the restrictions imposed by the orthogonal surfaces 344A and 344B on the peripheral surfaces of the protrusions 307A and 307B are released, the protrusions 307A and 347B, The 307B moves forward along the parallel surfaces 342A and 342B by the urging force of the compression spring 302. As a result, the moving portion 312 (effect button 300) vigorously pops out from the second position to the first position, and the curved portion 365b of the moving body 365 collides with the inner peripheral surface of the covering portion 366a of the elastic body 366 at the first position. When the forward movement of the moving portion 312 is restricted, the moving portion 312 is maintained in the first position by the urging force of the compression spring 302 (protrudes forward by a distance L2 from the second position). According to this, the covering portion 366a bulges forward from the natural state (state in which no external force is applied) of the moving portion 312 due to the protruding operation of the moving portion 312. When the moving portion 312 is in the first position, the protruding position sensor 398 determines that the moving portion 312 is located in the first position (protruding position sensor 398; off).

As shown in FIG. 18B, when the moving portion 312 (effect button 300) is in the first position, when the player manually presses the moving portion 312 toward the rear against the urging force of the compression spring 302, the second It is pushed back from the 1st position to the 2nd position, and the 1st moving base 360 and the 2nd moving base 361 are relatively close to each other against the urging force of the coil spring 303, so that they are retracted from the 2nd position to the 3rd position. Then, the protruding piece 361b of the second moving base 361 is detected by the operation detection sensor 306. That is, the moving unit 312 (effect button 300) moves backward by a distance L3 minutes from the first position to the third position. The distance L3 is the sum of the distance L2 minutes from the second position to the first position and the distance L2 minutes from the second position to the third position, which is the distance for the pressing operation (L3 = L1 + L2). ..

When detected by the operation detection sensor 306, the sub-control unit 91 rotates the cam member 321 in the first direction (direction of the middle arrow in FIG. 18B) by a predetermined angle by the drive motor 327b. As a result, the parallel surfaces 342A and 342B move to the second direction side of the protrusions 307A and 307B, and the peripheral surfaces of the protrusions 307A and 307B come into contact with the orthogonal surfaces 344A and 344B to restrict forward movement. After returning to the state, the moving portion 312 is maintained in the second position.

Further, in the state where the protruding position sensor 398 determines that the moving portion 312 is located at the first position (protruding position sensor 398; off), the protruding piece 361b of the second moving base 361 is detected by the operation detection sensor 306. When this is done, the sub control unit 91 drives the vibration motor 364. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect of giving vibration to the player's hand, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Next, a case where the sub control unit 91 continuously operates the moving unit 312 (effect button 300) at the first position and the second position will be described. For convenience of explanation, the relationship between the protrusion 307A and the cam member 321 will be described, and the description of the relationship between the protrusion 307B and the cam member 321 will be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 19A, the sub-control unit 91 rotates the cam member 321 in the second direction (direction of the middle arrow in FIG. 19A) by a drive motor 327b by a predetermined angle, and the protrusion by the orthogonal surface 344A. By releasing the restriction on the forward movement of the portion 307A, the moving portion 312 (effect button 300) is moved from the second position to the first position.

Then, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the sub-control unit 91 further rotates the cam member 321 in the second direction (direction of the middle arrow in FIG. 19B) by the drive motor 327b, the sub-control unit 91 causes the protrusion 307A. The peripheral surface of the surface abuts on the inclined surface 343B. The peripheral surface of the protrusion 307A is formed by the compression spring 302 due to the backward pressing force received from the inclined surface 343B as the cam member 321 rotates in the second direction (direction of the middle arrow in FIG. 19B) by the drive motor 327b. It is pushed back against the urging force.

Then, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the sub-control unit 91 further rotates the cam member 321 in the second direction (direction of the middle arrow in FIG. 19C) by the drive motor 327b, the sub-control unit 91 causes the protrusion 307A. The peripheral surface of the moving portion 312 (effect button 300) abuts on the orthogonal surface 344B, and the movement of the moving portion 312 (effect button 300) is restricted. In this way, by continuously rotating the cam member 321 in the second direction by the drive motor 327b, the moving unit 312 (effect button 300) can be continuously moved back and forth between the first position and the second position. ..

In a state where the peripheral surfaces of the protrusions 307A and 307B are in contact with the inclined surfaces 343A and 343B, the rotation direction of the cam member 321 is alternately and repeatedly switched between the first direction and the second direction, so that the effect button 300 is incremented. It is also possible to move it back and forth.

Next, an example of the effect using the projecting operation of the effect button 300 will be described. 20A to 20B are explanatory views showing an example of an effect using the protruding operation of the effect button.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the slot machine 1 derives the display result on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R as a variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified from each other. When the game is over, a prize can be generated according to the display result derived on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a game is played (for example, the start switch 7 is operated with the number of bets set). It is decided to give a predetermined game value when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the occurrence of any prize is allowed) by executing an internal lottery based on the fact. It has become. A given gaming value includes, for example, a playing state that is favorable to the player (eg, a big bonus, a regular bonus, a replay time (RT) that increases the probability that a specific winning is allowed to occur than usual, or a player. Assist time (AT), etc., which can be expected to acquire more game value than usual by notifying information that is advantageous to the player, such as an operation mode for deriving a display result that is advantageous to the game), and the game. The right to continue the state (for example, continuation of AT, addition of the number of AT games, etc.) is included.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the suggestion effect suggesting that any of the various game values as described above may be given when the predetermined condition is satisfied by an internal lottery or the like, and the predetermined predetermined condition. Based on the condition that the condition is satisfied, the effect button 300 is moved from the second position to the first position at a predetermined timing in the suggestion effect, and a promotion effect for promoting the pressing operation of the effect button 300 is executed to promote the effect. When the effect button 300 is pressed during the execution of the effect, the effect of suggesting the possibility that a predetermined game value has been given or notifying the game value determined to be given is executed.

Hereinafter, for example, an example of a case where the sub-control unit 91 executes a protruding operation of projecting the effect button 300 in the additional effect executed when the addition of 100 games is determined as a result of executing the additional lottery for the number of AT games. Will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 20, when the sub-control unit 91 determines to add 100 games by a lottery to add the number of AT games, for example, at the start of the game, the ally character and the enemy are in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51. After displaying the character (see FIG. 20 (A)), an image of the additional effect in which the ally character and the enemy character confront each other is displayed (see FIG. 20 (B)). At this time, although the effect button 300 is in the second position, for example, the effect LED 308a is turned on in a predetermined lighting mode, suggesting that the effect button 300 may move to the first position.

Next, after the addition effect is started, the characters "press the effect button!" Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at a predetermined timing (for example, when the variable display of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped). Is displayed in the display area 51a of the above, the promotion effect of prompting the player to press the effect button 300 is started, and the effect button 300 is moved from the second position to the first position (see FIG. 20C).

By moving the effect button 300, the elastic body 366 bulges toward the player. Further, by lighting the effect LED 308a in a predetermined lighting mode in response to the movement of the effect button 300, the light from the effect LED 308a passes through the covering portion 366a of the elastic body 366 and is directed to the outside. Emitted.

Then, when the effect button 300 is pressed and moved to the second position within the predetermined operation valid period, or when the effect button 300 is not pressed and the operation valid period elapses, the drive motor 327b moves to the second position. When moving, the number of AT games is added. The number of AT games (for example, 100 games) determined by the lottery is displayed as "+100" and the image of the ally character is displayed, and the number of AT games is determined to be added. This is notified to the player (see FIG. 20 (D)).

Next, an example of another effect using the projecting operation of the effect button 300 will be described. 21A to 21 are explanatory views showing an example of another effect using the projecting operation of the effect button.

As described above, when the sub-control unit 91 determines to add 100 games by a lottery to add the number of AT games, for example, at the start of the game, the ally character and the enemy character are set in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51. After the display (see FIG. 20 (A)), an image of the additional effect in which the ally character and the enemy character confront each other is displayed (see FIG. 20 (B)), and after the additional effect is started, a predetermined timing (for example, for example). , When the variable display of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, etc.), the effect button 300 is continuously moved back and forth between the first position and the second position, and the elastic body 366 expands and contracts. (See FIGS. 21 (A) to 21 (D)). This makes it possible for the player to be interested in whether or not he / she has won the additional lottery for the number of AT games.

The sub-control unit 91 may determine the amount of movement of the staging button 300 in the back-and-forth motion according to whether or not the additional lottery for the number of AT games has been won or the number of winning games. For example, the AT may be used. Even if the effect button 300 is selected to move back and forth in small steps at an intermediate position between the first position and the second position at a higher rate than when the lottery for adding the number of games is not won. good. By doing so, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the effect button 300 will move significantly back and forth between the first position and the second position.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 may change the operation speed of the effect button 300 according to whether or not the additional lottery for the number of AT games has been won or the number of winning games. For example, the operation speed of the effect button 300 may be changed. When the additional lottery was won, the rotation speed of the cam member 321 by the drive motor 327b was increased to increase the operating speed of the effect button 300, and the number of the first games was won at a higher rate than when the winner was not won. Sometimes, it is preferable to increase the operating speed of the effect button 300 at a higher rate than when the number of second games, which is smaller than the number of first games, is won, and by doing so, the effect button 300 operates at high speed. It is possible to raise the player's expectation for what to do.

Further, although an example of executing a panel effect of projecting the effect button 300 in the additional effect is described here, the present invention is not limited to this, and the projecting operation of the effect button 300 is executed in other effects and the like. You may try to do it.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, when the moving body 365 is pressed, the effect button unit 310 for detecting the operation of the player and the moving body 365 are covered. The elastic body 366 is provided with a deformable first portion (for example, a portion other than the central portion in the covering portion 366a) and a second portion (for example, a portion other than the central portion in the covering portion 366a) which is less likely to be deformed. For example, a portion near the center of the covering portion 366a), and the second portion is provided at a position corresponding to the moving body 365.

By covering the moving body 365 with the elastic body 366 in this way, it is possible to give a feeling of operation not found in the conventional button made of a hard synthetic resin material. Further, since the second portion of the covering portion 366a corresponding to the moving body 365 is less likely to be deformed than the first portion of the covering portion 366a not corresponding to the moving body 365, the operation feeling is not significantly impaired by the deformation. In other words, the operating force is easily transmitted to the effect button 300.

Specifically, an elastic body 366 having elasticity is arranged on the front side of the moving body 365 in the effect button 300, and the elastic body 366 is fixed to the third fixed base 324 at a position outside the effect button 300. Therefore, when the player presses the effect button 300, the first portion of the soft covering portion 366a, which is more easily deformed than the second portion, is elastically deformed, and the feeling of the elastic deformation is felt by the player. For example, it is possible to give the player a feeling of operation different from that of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the effect switch 56, and the like.

Further, since the second portion of the covering portion 366a is harder and less likely to be deformed than the first portion of the covering portion 366a, the pressing force is not sufficiently transmitted to the effect button 300 due to the sinking of the hand due to elasticity or the like. It is possible to suppress the loss of operational feeling such as no reaction (detection).

In this embodiment, the elastic body 366 exemplifies a form in which the second portion is harder than the first portion, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second portion is the first portion. As long as it is less likely to be deformed than the site, the physical properties of the first site and the second site may be different, for example, the second site has a higher elastic modulus than the first site.

Further, the elasticity (force to rebound) of the second portion and the first portion may be the same or different from each other. For example, when the elasticity of the first portion and the second portion are made different, the speed at which the elastic body returns to the natural state can be changed after pushing the operation portion. Further, the elastic body 366 may be made of a rubber material, or may be made of various members such as viscoelastic polyurethane.

Further, in the elastic body 366, the first portion and the second portion may be made of different materials having different elastic moduli (difficulty of deformation), and the first portion and the second portion may have elastic moduli. It may be composed of one material having different (difficulty of deformation).

Further, since the second portion of the covering portion 366a contains a material different from that of the first portion of the covering portion 366a, the degree of deformation of the covering portion 366a can be partially different. That is, since the insert member 309 made of a synthetic resin material harder than the elastic body 366 is embedded and arranged in the second portion of the covering portion 366a, the portion operated by the player is less likely to be deformed. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the operability.

In this embodiment, the form in which the insert member 309 is embedded inside the elastic body 366 has been described, but the insert member 309 is arranged in the second portion (the portion operated by the player) of the covering portion 366a. For example, it may be attached to the front surface or the rear surface of the second portion of the covering portion 366a.

In this embodiment, the form in which the insert member 309 is made of a synthetic resin material harder than the elastic body 366 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the insert member is made of an elastic body. It may be hard (material that is not easily deformed), and may be made of, for example, metal.

Further, since the second portion of the covering portion 366a is formed to be thicker than the first portion, the degree of deformation of the covering portion 366a can be partially different. That is, by forming the thickness of the second portion of the covering portion 366a thicker than that of the first portion, the second portion of the covering portion 366a is less likely to be deformed than the first portion of the covering portion 366a, and the operability is reduced. Can be suppressed. The thickness of the second portion of the covering portion 366a can be freely set as long as it is formed to be thicker than the first portion.

Further, since the compression spring 302 for operating the effect button 300, the drive motor 327b, the protrusions 307A and 307B, the cam member 321 and the vibration motor 364 (driving means) are provided, the effect button 300 can be operated without being operated. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Specifically, when the cam member 321 is rotated by the drive motor 327b, the forward movement of the protrusions 307A and 307B by the compression spring 302 is restricted, or the restriction is released, so that the effect button 300 is released. Since the movement is made between the first position and the second position, for example, the effect button 300 can be operated without the operation of the player, and the effect of the effect is enhanced. By appropriately changing the rotation direction, rotation amount, rotation speed, etc. of the cam member 321, the operation mode of the effect button 300 can be diversified, so that the effect of the effect is improved.

Further, when the effect button 300 at the first position is pressed, the vibration motor 364 vibrates, and it is possible to perform an effect of giving vibration to the player's hand, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, the second portion of the covering portion 366a is locked to the moving body 365 of the effect button 300. Specifically, since the hook portion 309a of the insert member 309 embedded in the second portion of the covering portion 366a is inserted into the recess 365d of the moving body 365, the central portion of the moving body 365 and the second covering portion 366a are inserted. The parts are locked and connected.

Since the central portion of the moving body 365 and the second portion of the covering portion 366a are connected in this way, the effect button 300 can be directly pressed and the second portion of the covering portion 366a is pressed during the pressing operation. Since the first portion of the covering portion 366a can be deformed even if the effect button 300 is followed, the second portion of the covering portion 366a does not hinder the pressing operation of the effect button 300, so that the operation feeling is improved.

Further, since the central portion of the moving body 365 and the second portion of the covering portion 366a are connected to each other, the effect button 300 moves between the first position and the second position when the effect button 300 is pressed or the effect button 300 moves between the first position and the second position. When operating, for example, the elastic body 366 can be smoothly expanded and contracted as compared with the case where the central portion of the moving body 365 and the second portion of the covering portion 366a are separated from each other, so that the effect of staging is improved. do.

Further, since the central portion of the moving body 365 and the second portion of the covering portion 366a are connected via the hard insert member 309, when the vibration motor 364 vibrates as described above (FIG. 18B). (See), the damping of the vibration of the vibration motor 364 can be suppressed, and it is easy to reach the hands of the player.

Further, the effect button 300 is arranged so as to face the opening 203 formed in the lower panel 200, and the elastic body 366 is attached to the lower panel 200 so as to cover the opening 203. That is, since the opening 203 is closed by the elastic body 366, even if a foreign substance such as a wire is inserted through the gap between the opening 203 and the opening 203, the elastic body 366 restricts the entry of the foreign substance. , It is possible to suppress fraudulent acts caused by the entry of foreign substances.

Specifically, the mounting portion 366b of the elastic body 366 is fixed so as to be sandwiched from the front and back by the third fixed base 324 and the lower panel 200, and the mounting portion 366b is invisible from the front by the lower panel 200. Or, because it is difficult to see, a foreign object is allowed to enter between the mounting portion 366b and the opening 203 formed in the lower panel 200, or between the mounting portion 366b and the third fixed base 324. hard. Further, since the lower panel 200 is in contact with the covering portion 366a so that a gap from the front is not formed, it is suitable for fraudulent acts by allowing foreign matter to enter from between the lower panel 200 and the covering portion 366a. Can be suppressed.

The mounting portion 366b may be mounted around the opening 203 on the back surface of the lower panel 200. According to this, since it is integrated with the panel, it is possible to suitably prevent foreign matter from entering.

Further, the front surface of the third moving base 362 is provided with an effect LED 308a as a light emitting means for emitting light in the projecting direction (forward), so that the third moving base 362 has translucency in the case of the present embodiment. Since light is transmitted from the moving body 365 and the elastic body 366, the effect of the effect is improved.

Further, the effect button 300 is provided so as to be movable in the front-rear direction so as to move closer to the player side by moving to the first position and away from the player side by moving to the second position. When the button 300 moves to the first position, it protrudes toward the player, so that a powerful effect can be provided.

Further, since the effect button 300 is provided on the lower panel 200 and is covered with the elastic body 366, for example, the knees and feet of the player accidentally collide with the effect button 300 when taking off and sitting down. Even in this case, the impact on the effect button 300 is buffered by the elastic body 366, and damage to the effect button 300 can be suppressed.

In the above embodiment, the effect button 300 is arranged at the second position retracted to the rear of the first position in the normal state, and the second portion of the covering portion 366a is slightly recessed to the rear side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the effect button 300 is arranged at the second position, the elastic body 366 forms a natural state (three-dimensional shape). The elastic body 366 may bulge forward when the effect button 300 is arranged at the first position.

Further, the effect button 300 may be arranged at the first position in the normal state. In this case, it is preferable that the effect button 300 is not pressed against the covering portion 366a so as to bulge forward (a state in which the moving body 365 and the elastic body 366 are separated from each other). Sometimes the load on the drive motor 327b can be suppressed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the central portion of the covering portion 366a is the second portion corresponding to the effect button 300 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the first portion is outside the effect button 300. If there is one portion, the position deviated from the central portion of the covering portion 366a may be used as the second portion corresponding to the effect button 300.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which one elastic body 366 is covered with one effect button 300 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, substantially the entire surface of the lower panel 200 is covered. As the covering means, a plurality of effect buttons 300 may be arranged correspondingly at a plurality of places on the back surface side of the covering means.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the effect button 300 is arranged at the position corresponding to the lower panel 200 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, another operation table 120 or the like is used. It may be provided in a place.

In the above embodiment, the elastic body 366 is fixed to the third fixed base 324, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lower panel 200 or the non-moving body is not limited to the moving portion 312. It may be fixed to the portion 311 or the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the elastic body 366 is attached to the third fixed base 324 has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and if it is connected to the operation portion, the base portion can be used. It does not have to be fixed. Even in this case, when the player presses the operation portion, the elastic body is first pressed. Therefore, for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R made of a hard synthetic resin material and the effect switch 56 are used. It is possible to give the player an operation feeling (feeling) different from that in the case of pressing and operating the player. Further, by configuring the elastic body to come into contact with the non-moving portion 311, the lower panel 200, or the like when the operation portion is pressed, a feeling of operation different from the conventional one may be generated.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect button 300 is maintained in the first position by the moving body 365 being pressed against the covering portion 366a of the elastic body 366 by the urging force of the compression spring 302. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a regulating unit that restricts the lower panel 200, the cam member 321 and the non-moving portion 311 from moving to the front side of the first position of the effect button 300 is provided. It may be provided so that the effect button 300 is maintained at the first position.

Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the urging means for urging the effect button 300 to the front side, a mode in which the compression spring 302 made of a coil spring is used is exemplified, but for example, the effect button 300 can be urged. For example, not only a compression spring but also an elastic member such as a rubber material may be used.

In the present embodiment, the effect button 300 is provided so as to be movable in the front-rear direction between the first position and the third position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this, and is provided in the up-down / left-right direction. Alternatively, the moving direction can be arbitrarily changed, such as an oblique direction.

Further, the effect button 300 has a non-moving portion 311 provided separately from the lower panel 200, and the effect button 300 has an opening 323a of the second fixed base 323 and an opening of the third fixed base 324 constituting the non-moving portion 311. Since the movement is guided by the 324a and the fixed shaft 328, the effect button 300 is stably supported by the non-moving portion 311 even if an external force is applied in the direction orthogonal to the movement direction (for example, the vertical direction) at the first position. Will be done.

Further, in the present embodiment, the elastic body 366 constituting the effect button 300 is configured to form a front view heart shape, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it has a cylindrical shape. It may be formed into a three-dimensional shape that imitates a character or the like appearing in the production, and the shape can be arbitrarily deformed.

In the present embodiment, the elastic body 366 has a three-dimensional shape, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the elastic body 366 has a flat sheet shape and follows the front-back movement of the effect button 300. By doing so, a three-dimensional shape may be formed.

Further, in this embodiment, as an example of the moving means for moving the effect button 300 between the first position and the second position, for example, a compression spring 302, a drive motor 327b, protrusions 307A, 307B, a cam member 321 and the like. Although the vibration motor 364 has been applied, the present invention is not limited to this, and the moving means for moving the effect button 300 as the movable portion is arbitrary and can be changed in various ways.

Further, in the present embodiment, the embodiment in which the elastic body 366 is expanded and contracted by the effect button 300 that can be operated by the player is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the player cannot operate the elastic body 366. The provided movable body for staging may be covered with an elastic body, and the elastic body may be expanded and contracted according to the movement of the movable body.

Next, the process for the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment to transmit a command will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 27.

At the start of the game, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment updates and updates various control states (for example, whether or not a game state or a navigation notification is executed) with the start of the game. Controls related to the game (for example, internal lottery, navigation notification, lottery regarding advantageous states advantageous to the player, etc.) are performed based on the controlled state, and at the end of the game, the result of the game (for example, each reel) is performed. Various control states are maintained or updated according to the combination of symbols stopped in the game and the result of the lottery regarding the advantageous state). Further, at the start and end of the game, a control state command capable of specifying various control states at that time is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. The control state includes a plurality of types of states that are uniquely set according to the playability and design concept of each model of the slot machine 1, and the number of control state commands is the type of the control state. It is set according to the number.

As shown in FIG. 22, the control state command that can specify the control state is a control state that can specify the control state whose contents can change between the start of one unit of the game and the end of the game. It includes a command 1 and a control state command 2 that is unique to the game and can specify a control state whose contents do not change between the start of the game and the end of the game.

The control state command 1 includes a plurality of game state-related commands capable of specifying a control state related to the game state in the main control unit 41, and AT control during AT, that is, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A plurality of AT-related commands A capable of specifying a control state related to being present, and a plurality of AT-related commands B capable of specifying a control state related to non-AT, that is, AT not being controlled. The control state command 2 includes a plurality of in-game unique information commands that can specify a control state unique to the game.

Further, the game state-related command is, for example, a command capable of specifying the game state in the main control unit 41, and when the game state is transferred as a predetermined number of games are played, in the game. A command that can specify the number of remaining games until the controlled game state ends, and when the game state is transferred by paying out a predetermined number of medals, it is controlled by the game. A command or the like that can specify the number of remaining medals until the end of the current game state is included.

Further, the AT-related command A includes, for example, a command capable of specifying the number of rights controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the remaining game in which the control of the AT controlled in the game is continued. It includes commands that can specify the number.

The AT-related command B is, for example, a command that can specify the cumulative number of normal games played in a normal state in which AT control is not performed after the control of the previous AT is terminated, and is executed in the normal state. When the number of normal games reaches a predetermined number of games and is controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled by AT, a command that can specify the number of remaining games until the number of games is controlled to the advantageous state. The number of games remaining until the AT is given and the control of the AT is started is included.

The in-game unique information command group is controlled by, for example, a command that can specify the winning status of the AT lottery that determines whether or not to grant the right to be controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the AT. A command that can specify the additional status of the number of games, a command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous for the player, which is determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game, and a command that is determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game. A command capable of specifying the type of the effect (for example, a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period, a reel effect performed by using a reel in the freeze state, an effect suggesting an internal lottery result, etc.) is included.

One command transmitted by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment to the sub control unit 91 is composed of 2 bytes (a set of two 1-byte communication data), and the first byte (MODE) is a command. The classification is represented and the second byte (EXT) is designed to represent the content of the command. Each command included in the control state command is also composed of 2 bytes like other commands, and in particular, as shown in FIG. 22, the MODE of each series of commands included in the control state command is transmitted. It is set to consecutive numerical values (B0 to CF in this embodiment) corresponding to each order.

The form of the command shown in this embodiment (a form in which two 1-byte communication data form a set of commands) is an example, and another data form, for example, one communication data is 2 bytes or more. A form in which one command is composed of one or three or more communication data, a form in which these forms are combined, and the like may be used. Further, in this embodiment, the MODE of each command included in the control state command is a continuous numerical value obtained by the sequential addition process (process of adding 1) from the initial value (B0), but other than the addition process. It may be a numerical value obtained by the arithmetic processing (four arithmetic operations, etc.) of.

Further, data indicating the content of a specific command to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as an EXT in each command included in the control state command is executed in the above-mentioned main process and timer interrupt process (main). The data address of each data is set in the area of the predetermined data address of the RAM 41c corresponding to each data by various processes, and the data address of each data is continuous corresponding to the order of transmission, similar to the value of MODE. It is set to be a numerical value to be used, and it can be obtained by sequentially performing addition processing (processing to add 1) from the initial value (data address of the command transmitted first among the control state commands). There is. Data indicating the contents of the command is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c specified by the data address of each command included in the control state command, and the corresponding data can be directly referred to by referring to the area of the data address. It may be a configuration that can be read out, or a configuration that can indirectly read the corresponding data by referring to the data address, for example, a second address indicating a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is stored in the data address. It is possible to read the corresponding data by further referring to the predetermined area according to the second address, and to calculate the corresponding data by referring to the data address. The data may be obtained as a result of the calculation. By configuring the configuration so that the corresponding data can be indirectly read by referring to the data address, for example, even if the data is not stored in the area of the continuous numerical data address, a predetermined value with respect to the initial value is specified. It is possible to read the corresponding data by arithmetic processing (for example, addition processing).

Next, a game start transmission command setting process, which is a process for transmitting a command executed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment and is executed at the start of the game, will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25. ..

The main control unit 41 executes a winning number setting process when a game start operation is performed, and sets a winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c that can specify the winning status of the internal lottery according to the result of the internal lottery. After that, the stop order data setting process is executed, and the stop order data that is advantageous to the player can be specified according to the internal lottery result, or the stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified, but the standard push order (for example,). The stop order data that can specify the left first stop) is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. After that, the transmission command setting process at the start of the game is executed, and the control state command that can specify the control state at the start of the game and the internal winning command including the winning number that can specify the internal lottery result are sent to the sub control unit 91. Set in the command queue to send to.

As shown in FIG. 23, in the game start transmission command setting process, first, a control state update process for updating the corresponding control state among a plurality of control states is executed as the game is started (Sa1). .. In the control state update process, among the control states, for example, the game state, the number of remaining games until the predetermined game state ends, the number of medals remaining until the predetermined game state ends, and the cumulative number of normal games. Etc., the control state defined by the result of the previous game is maintained without updating. Further, for a control state that can be changed by satisfying a predetermined condition with the start of the game, such as the number of rights controlled by the AT and the number of remaining games controlled by the AT, the predetermined condition is satisfied. Update according to the situation. Further, for example, the control state newly determined with the start of the game, such as the winning status of the AT lottery, the stop order advantageous to the player, and the type of effect, is newly set.

After executing the control status update process in the step of Sa1, the control status command batch setting process for collectively setting the above-mentioned commands included in the control status commands that can specify each control status in the command queue is executed (. Sa2).

As shown in FIG. 24, in the control state command batch setting process, the value of MODE set in the predetermined area of RAM 41c is set to the initial value (in this embodiment, the MODE of the game state-related command included in the control state command). Set to a certain B0) (Sb1). Further, the value of the data address set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the initial value (the value of the address of the area in which the data of the game state-related command is stored) (Sb2). Further, the value of the number of processes set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set to the number of commands included in the control state command group (Sb3).

After that, the timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sb4), and the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set in the command queue in the state where the timer interrupt is prohibited (Sb5). Then, the data stored in the area of the RAM 41c of the address corresponding to the value of the data address is acquired, set as an EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sb6), and the EXT is set in the command queue (Sb7).

After that, the timer interrupt wait process is executed (Sb8). In the timer interrupt waiting process, the timer interrupt is set to allow, the process waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, and the process returns to the caller's process after the timer interrupt process (main) is completed. In the timer interrupt process (main), as will be described later, when it is not detected that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the normal command transmission process is performed every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. Is executed to transmit the data (MODE and EXT constituting the command) set in the command queue to the sub-control unit 91 byte by byte. Therefore, when the timer interrupt wait process is executed in the step of Sb8, the normal command transmission process is executed, and the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps of Sb5 and Sb7 are set first. The MODE is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as the first byte of the command.

After the timer interrupt waiting process in the step of Sb8 is completed, the timer interrupt waiting process is executed again (Sb9). As a result, the EXT set after the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps of Sb5 and Sb7 by the normal command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is set as the second byte of the command. It will be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and by executing the timer interrupt wait processing twice by the steps of Sb8 and Sb9, one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command will be the sub-control unit. It will be transmitted to 91.

After that, 1 is added to the value of MODE in the predetermined area of RAM 41c (Sb10), and 1 is added to the value of the data address in the predetermined area of RAM 41c (Sb11). Then, the value of the number of processes in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is subtracted by 1 (Sb12), and it is determined whether or not the value of the number of processes remaining after the subtraction is 0 (Sb13). Determines whether MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for the command.

When it is determined in the step of Sb13 that the value of the remaining number of processes is not 0, that is, the MODE and EXT are not set in the command queue for all the commands in the control state command group, and the commands are not yet set in the command queue. If is left, return to the step of Sb4, and in the state where the timer interrupt is set to prohibit again, the process of the steps of Sb5 to Sb7 is performed, and then the process of the steps of Sb10 and Sb11 is executed. The process of sequentially setting MODE and EXT of commands that have not been set in the command queue in the command queue is repeated.

Then, when it is determined in the step of Sb13 that the number of remaining processes is 0, that is, when MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for all the commands included in the control state command group, the control state command batch setting process is performed. Is terminated, and the process returns to the command transmission process at the start of the caller's game.

In the game start command transmission process, after the control state command batch setting process in the Sa2 step is completed, the internal winning command setting process (first internal winning command) is executed (Sa3), and based on the internal lottery result. The MODE and EXT of the first internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the special role are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, a command transmission process for setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the command queue is executed (Sa4).

In the command setting process, as shown in FIG. 25, the timer interrupt is set to prohibit (Sc1), the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set in the command queue, and then the EXT of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set in the command queue. (Sc2). Then, the prohibition of timer interruption set in the step of Sc1 is released (Sc3), the command setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the transmission command setting process at the start of the game. In the command setting process, unlike the control status command batch setting process, the timer interrupt wait process is not executed after setting MODE and EXT that make up one command in the command queue, but the timer interrupt is prohibited in the Sc3 step. When is released, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed at a predetermined timing at which the interrupt is subsequently performed. Therefore, the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the Sc2 step of the command setting process are Sc3. By executing the normal command transmission process in the timer interrupt process (main) at a predetermined timing after the step, the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

After the command setting process in the step of Sa4 is completed, in the transmission command setting process at the start of the game, the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) is executed (Sa5), and the general role is determined based on the internal lottery result. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the above are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, the command transmission process is executed (Sa6), and the MODE and EXT of the predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command set in the command queue in the command setting process of the step of Sa6 are interrupted by a timer at a predetermined timing in which the interrupt is subsequently performed, as in the case of the command setting process in Sa4. By executing the normal command transmission process in the process (main), the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

After executing the command setting process corresponding to the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) in the step of Sa6, the command setting process is terminated, and the transmission command setting process at the start of the game is terminated. After that, as the start operation is performed, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled to rotate according to the progress of the game.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the control state command batch setting process when the start switch 7 is operated as the first timing, that is, at the start of the game, and becomes the control state command. A plurality of included commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Further, when transmitting a plurality of commands included in the control state command in the control state command batch setting process, the main control unit 41 sets a set of MODE and EXT to configure one command in a state where interrupts are disabled. After setting in the command queue, the timer interrupt process (main) is executed twice in succession by executing the timer interrupt process (main) that waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed once. By causing the sub-control unit 91 to transmit the MODE and EXT of the command queue, two sets of unit data (1 byte each of MODE and EXT) constituting one command are transmitted in succession. It has become.

Further, when the main control unit 41 transmits a plurality of commands included in the control status command in the control status command batch setting process, the main control unit 41 waits for timer interruption after setting MODE and EXT in the command queue for one command. After executing the process twice and transmitting one set of unit data, the process of setting MODE and EXT in the command queue and executing the timer interrupt wait process twice for the other command is performed. By doing so, when sending multiple commands included in the control status command, each command is set in the command queue and sent.

Further, each MODE of the plurality of commands included in the control state command is set to a continuous numerical value obtained by adding one by one from the initial value. Then, the main control unit 41 sets the value added by 1 from the initial value as the MODE of each command of the control state command when transmitting a plurality of commands included in the control state command in the control state command batch setting process. By setting in the command queue, a plurality of commands included in the control status command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the order of consecutive numerical values set as MODE.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process in the game start transmission command setting process to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then internally. The winning command setting process is executed to cause the sub-control unit 91 to send an internal winning command that is commonly transmitted regardless of the model of the slot machine 1, and then control is performed according to the progress of the game. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of the common internal winning command. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 is subsequently controlled according to the progress of the game by receiving the common internal winning command, and controls the main control unit 41. It is possible to start the control of the corresponding production and the like.

Next, a process for the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment to transmit a predetermined command at the end of the game will be described with reference to FIG. 26.

When the operation of the third stop is completed for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R whose rotation control is started with the start operation of the game, the main control unit 41 is released (when the stop switch of the operation of the third stop is released). That is, at the end of the game, the game end transmission command setting process for setting the above-mentioned control state command and the command related to the game result to the sub-control unit 91 in the command queue is executed.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the game end transmission command setting process, first, the door command MODE and EXT are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the output state of the door open detection switch 25 (Sd1), and then the command is transmitted. The process is executed (Sd2), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of RAM 41c are set in the command queue.

After that, the control state update process is executed (Sd3), and the corresponding control state is updated based on the end of the game and the result of the game. In the control state update process, among the control states, a combination of symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, a control state that can change according to the result of the game, for example, a game state or a predetermined game state is completed. The number of remaining games, the number of rights controlled by the AT, etc. are updated or maintained according to the result of the game, and the control state that changes as the game is played in the predetermined state, for example, the predetermined state. The number of remaining medals until the end of the game state, the cumulative number of normal games, the number of remaining games controlled by AT, etc. are now subtracted by 1 according to the game played in the corresponding state. A control state that is maintained without being updated or subtracted and does not change regardless of the outcome of the game or the game being played in a given state, such as the winning status of the AT lottery, the stop order favorable to the player, The type of production is controlled so as to be maintained without change.

After performing the control state update process in the step of Sd3, the above-mentioned control state command batch setting process is performed (Sd4), and the control state command 1 and the control state that can specify the control state updated or maintained in the step of Sd3 are performed. Command 2 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

After that, the winning number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the combination of the symbols aligned on the winning line LN, and the MODE and EXT of the winning number command are set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the winning number. (Sd5), the command transmission process is executed (Sd6), and MODE and EXT of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c are set in the command queue. After that, in the same manner as setting the winning number command in the command queue in the steps of Sd5 and Sd6, predetermined commands to be transmitted with the end of the game (for example, payout number command, game end command, payout start command, payout end). For commands, error commands, etc.), after setting MODE and EXT in the predetermined area of RAM 41c, the command transmission process is executed to set MODE and EXT in the command queue. Then, after setting MODE and EXT in the command queue for all the commands to be transmitted with the end of the game, the transmission command setting process at the end of the game is terminated. After that, control is performed according to the progress of the game, such as paying out medals and setting replays according to the result of the game.

As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs the control state command batch setting process as the second timing when the operation of the third stop for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is completed, that is, at the end of the game. It is executed so that a plurality of commands included in the control state command are transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment executes the control state update process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to update or maintain the control state that may change with the end of the game. By executing the control status command batch setting process, the control status command batch setting process sends a control status command that can specify the control status updated or maintained by the control status update process.

Further, the main control unit 41 executes the control status command batch setting process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to transmit all the control status commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then wins a prize. A command that is commonly transmitted regardless of the model of the slot machine 1 such as a number command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and then control is performed according to the progress of the game, so that a prize is won. It is possible to specify that control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of a common command such as a number command. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 identifies that the main control unit 41 is subsequently controlled according to the progress of the game by receiving a common command, and responds to the control. It is possible to start control of the production and the like.

Next, the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 27.

As shown in FIG. 27, in the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Se1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Se2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit 48, and if a voltage drop signal has been input, whether or not the voltage drop signal has been input even in the previous power failure determination process. If a voltage drop signal is input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and a power failure has occurred, and a power failure indicating that fact is detected. The flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

After the power failure determination process in the step of Se2, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Se3), and if the power failure flag is not set, the game controlled by the main process. Processes for performing various controls according to the progress stage (for example, processing related to counter update, processing related to switch input determination, processing related to reel motor phase signal update, processing related to command transmission, etc.) are sequentially executed. ..

In the timer interrupt process (main), as one of a plurality of processes performed in the timer interrupt process (main), a normal command transmission process for transmitting various commands set in the command queue to the sub control unit 91 is executed. (Se4). In the normal command transmission process, the 1-byte MODE or 1-byte EXT that constitutes the command set in the command queue, and the first untransmitted MODE or EXT that is set, is transmitted in the command queue. After specifying based on the pointer value and outputting the specified MODE or EXT from the output port, a strobe signal for notifying the sub-control unit 91 that the MODE or EXT has been output is sent for a predetermined time (in this embodiment). 10 μs) Output. Then, the transmission pointer value is updated to a value indicating the next untransmitted MODE or EXT, and the normal command transmission process is terminated. As a result, each time the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, the MODE and EXT set in the command queue are transmitted byte by byte to the sub-control unit 91, and the untransmitted data left in the command queue is transmitted. MODE and EXT will be transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) from the next time onward.

Then, in the timer interrupt process (main), after all the plurality of processes performed in the timer interrupt process (main) are completed, the registers saved in the stack area in the step of Se1 are restored, and the process is terminated. Then, the process returns to the process in the main process before the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

Further, in the step of Se3, it is determined whether or not the power cut flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and if it is determined that the power cut flag is set, it is set in the command queue before the power cut process. The command transmission process at the time of power failure to transmit all the untransmitted MODEs and EXTs to the sub-control unit 91 is executed (Se6).

In the command transmission process at the time of power failure, the first set of untransmitted MODE or EXT is specified based on the transmission pointer value of the command queue, and the specified MODE or EXT is output from the output port. The process of outputting a strobe signal and updating the transmission pointer value to the value indicating the next untransmitted MODE or EXT is repeated, and the command queue is not set when a power failure is detected in the power failure determination process. All MODE and EXT of transmission are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 byte by byte.

Then, after all the untransmitted MODEs and EXTs set in the command queue are transmitted by the command transmission process at the time of power interruption in the step of Se6, the power interruption process (main) is executed to execute the slot machine 1 When the power supply to the power supply is resumed, a process is performed to enable the control state before the power failure to be restored, and the subsequent process such as control related to the game is disabled by the main control unit 41.

As described above, in the timer interrupt process (main), the main control unit 41 executes the command transmission process during normal operation when the power failure is not detected, while the main control unit 41 executes the command transmission process when the power failure is detected. The interrupt command transmission process is executed, and the MODE and EXT constituting the command set in the command queue are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Further, in the normal command transmission process, only one MODE or EXT initially set in the command queue is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the untransmitted MODE and EXT are timer interrupt processes from the next time onward. In contrast to the transmission in the main), in the command transmission process at the time of power interruption, all the untransmitted MODEs and EXTs stored in the command queue are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the untransmitted MODEs and EXTs are transmitted. Is designed not to remain.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control the game and can transmit a plurality of commands including a control state command indicating the control state of the game. The sub control unit 91 can specify the control state on the main control unit 41 side in response to the reception of a command from the main control unit 41 and control the effect.

In such a configuration, in order for the sub control unit 91 to grasp the control state on the main control unit 41 side in detail, the control state showing the control state changed each time the control state changes on the main control unit 41 side. Is configured to transmit each time, there is a problem that the program capacity related to the transmission of the command by the main control unit 41 increases.

On the other hand, in the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated as the first timing in the game of one unit, that is, at the start of the game and the reel 2L as the second timing. Sub-control of control status commands including a plurality of types of commands that can specify the control status of the game on the main control unit 41 side when the third stop operation for 2C and 2R is completed, that is, at the end of the game. The control state command that can be transmitted to the unit 91 includes a control state that does not change between the first timing and the second timing, that is, a control state that does not change at a plurality of timings in one unit of the game. The control state command 2 as the identifiable first control state command and the control state that can change between the first timing and the second timing, that is, the control that may change at a plurality of timings in one unit of the game. The control state command 1 as a second control state command capable of specifying the state is included, and the main control unit 41 performs a common control state command batch setting process in both the first timing and the second timing. By executing, all the commands included in the control status command are transmitted, so that the sub control unit 91 side can grasp the control status on the main control unit 41 side in detail based on the control status command, and the main control can be performed. It is possible to reduce the program capacity for processing when the unit 41 sends a control state command.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 that controls the game as the first control means can send a command to the sub control unit 91 that controls the effect as the second control means. However, the first control means is a control means for transmitting control information such as a command to the second control means, and the second control means is based on the control information transmitted from the first control means. Any control means may be used, and as the first control means, a control other than the control of the game, for example, a control means for controlling the staging is applied, and as the second control means, for example, the first. When the control means is a control means for controlling the effect, the control means for controlling the effect device based on the control information transmitted from the first control means may be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes a common control state command batch setting process at the start of the game as the first timing and at the end of the game as the second timing. Although the configuration is such that the control state command is transmitted at a plurality of timings in the 1-unit game, the main control unit 41 causes the control state command to be transmitted at a plurality of timings including the timing before and after the control state changes in at least the 1-unit game. Any configuration may be used, and a configuration may include a plurality of timings other than the start and end of the game, a configuration including the start and end of the game, and other timings, and a plurality of three or more. The configuration may include timing. With such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 can be made to grasp in more detail that the control state has changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the AT control is applied as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, which is one type of the control state, but is controlled by another control, for example, the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. The probability of winning the lottery to decide whether or not to grant the right is higher than other states, the probability of winning the lottery to decide whether to add the number of games controlled by AT is another Apply the advantageous state that is higher than the state, the advantageous state that the probability that the re-game combination is won in the internal lottery is higher than the other states, and the advantageous state that the probability that the small role is won in the internal lottery is higher than the other states. Even in such a configuration, the control state related to each advantageous state may be transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 as a plurality of commands included in the control state command. The control unit 91 can be made to grasp the control state on the main control unit 41 side in detail.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment executes the control state command batch setting process at the first timing and the second timing in the 1-unit game, so that the control state command is transmitted at a plurality of timings in the 1-unit game. The first timing is the timing when the start switch 7 is operated, that is, the timing accompanying the start of the game, and the second timing is the operation of the third stop for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When the game is terminated, that is, the timing is associated with the end of the game, the sub-control unit 91, which is the second control means, controls the control state of the main control unit 41, which is the first control means, at the beginning and end of the game. It can be grasped.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process when the start switch 7 is operated as the first timing that accompanies the start of the game, and is in the control state. Although it is configured to send a command, the first timing may be the start of the game, and the first timing is the timing at which the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started with the start of the game. , Reels 2L, 2C, 2R are in a constant speed state with the start of the game, the timing when the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled, the winning of the internal lottery performed with the start of the game Timing such as the timing after sending the internal winning command that can specify the situation may be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 presses the stop switch of the third stop when the operation of the third stop for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is completed as the second timing accompanying the end of the game. After that, when the game is released), the control state command batch setting process is executed and the control state command is sent. However, the second timing may be the end of the game, and the second timing. As a result, the timing at which the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started with the start of the game, and the timing at which the third stop operation is started for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R with the start of the game (third). (When the stop switch for stop is pressed), the timing at which the stop control of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R ends with the end of the game, and the stop state of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R with the end of the game. Timing, timing between the operation of the third stop of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the start operation of the next game (for example, the timing of payout, the setting of replay, or the number of bets). Timing such as) may be applied.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can be controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first timing and the second timing in one unit of the game. A common control status command batch setting process is executed at the timing, and the control status command can be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The control status command includes the first timing and the second timing. A control state command 1 capable of specifying a control state that can be changed in The AT-related command A that can specify the control state that does not change for each game except the state controlled by the AT is included, and the common control state command batch setting process is executed for the AT-related command A as well. By doing so, since it is transmitted as a plurality of types of commands included in the control state command, the control state of the main control unit 41 as the first control means can be grasped in detail on the sub control unit 91 side as the second control means. At the same time, it is possible to reduce the program capacity when the main control unit 41 as the first control means transmits a control state command.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of commands capable of specifying a control state by executing a common control state command batch setting process at the first timing and the second timing in one unit of the game. The control status command can be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and each command included in the control status command is data constituting the command and is a MODE indicating the classification of the command, and is a continuous number for each type. Is attached, and the main control unit 41 commands each command included in the control status command in the order of consecutive numbers assigned as MODE in the control status command batch setting process executed at one timing. Since it is set in the queue and transmitted, it is possible to grasp whether the order in which the control status commands are transmitted is normal on the sub-control unit 91 side as the second control means.

In the control state command batch setting process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs 1 addition processing every time each command is transmitted from the initial value or the initial value when transmitting each command included in the control state command. Since the obtained value is set as the MODE that composes the command, it does not require relatively large data such as a data table to create multiple types of control state commands, and only the initial value and the value for addition are used. Therefore, the data capacity for creating the control state command can be reduced. Further, in such a configuration, generally, in the design of the slot machine 1, the number of types of control states to be grasped by the sub control unit 91 increases or decreases depending on the model of the slot machine 1, etc. Regardless of the number of types, each command included in the control status command can be created using only the initial value and the addition value in the control status command batch setting process.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control the game and can transmit a plurality of commands including a control state command indicating the control state of the game. The sub control unit 91 has a configuration capable of specifying a control state on the main control unit 41 side in response to receiving a command from the main control unit 41 and controlling the effect, and the main control unit 41 has a configuration capable of controlling the effect. , A command is generated according to the progress of the game and stored in the command queue, and the command stored in the command queue is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the normal command transmission process that is periodically executed by interrupting the timer. It is a configuration to do.

In such a configuration, for example, in order for the sub control unit 91 to grasp the control state on the main control unit 41 side in detail, a control state that changes each time the control state changes on the main control unit 41 side is shown. If multiple types of control state commands are to be sent each time, multiple commands will be centrally generated in a short period of time, and the command queue may overflow, making it impossible to send all commands.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, one command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of a 1-byte MODE and a 1-byte EXT, and the main control unit 41 commands according to the progress of the game. MODE and EXT are created and set in the command queue, and after that, every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed periodically, the MODE and EXT set in the command queue are sub-controlled by 1 byte. In the control status command batch setting process for transmitting a plurality of types of commands included in the control status command to the sub-control unit 91, one command included in the control status command is transmitted. After creating the MODE and EXT of the command and setting it in the command queue, the command queue can be entered by executing the interrupt wait process that waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is executed twice. By waiting for the progress of control for the period required for the MODE and EXT of the set command to be transmitted, the MOED and EXT of the command are newly transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In order to prevent another command from being set in the command queue, the command queue will not overflow due to the newly created commands MODE and EXT, and the control status command will be sent to the sub-control unit 91. It can be transmitted reliably.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 that controls the game as the first control means can send a command to the sub control unit 91 that controls the effect as the second control means. However, the first control means is a control means for transmitting control information such as a command to the second control means, and the second control means is based on the control information transmitted from the first control means. Any control means may be used, and as the first control means, a control other than the control of the game, for example, a control means for controlling the staging is applied, and as the second control means, for example, the first. When the control means is a control means for controlling the effect, the control means for controlling the effect device based on the control information transmitted from the first control means may be applied.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 periodically executes the timer interrupt process (main) and transmits MODE and EXT set in the command queue to the sub control unit 91 byte by byte. However, if the data such as MODE and EXT set in the command queue are transmitted at predetermined intervals, they are transmitted by a program (software) such as interrupt processing by the main control unit 41. It may be configured, or it may be configured to provide a control means such as a transmission circuit other than the main control unit 41 and transmit the data set in the command queue by the control means (hardware) at predetermined intervals.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is a command included in the control state command in the control state command batch setting process for transmitting a plurality of types of commands included in the control state command to the sub control unit 91. Is set in the command queue and then the interrupt wait process is executed twice, so that the progress of control is waited for the period required for the MODE and EXT set in the command queue to be transmitted. After setting the command included in the command in the command queue, the configuration may be such that the progress of control is waited for a period longer than a predetermined period required for the MODE and EXT set in the command queue to be transmitted, for example. By executing the interrupt wait process three times or more, a configuration that waits for the progress of control for a predetermined period or longer, and a timer that measures the elapsed time after setting one command in the command queue are provided. When the time required for the timer interrupt process (main) to be performed twice by the timer is timed, a new command is set in the command queue. It is possible to wait for the progress of control for a period longer than a predetermined period required for the command to be transmitted.

In this embodiment, the command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is a 2-byte command composed of MODE and EXT, and in the timer interrupt process (main), MODE and EXT set in the command queue are set to 1. The configuration is such that bytes are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but in the timer interrupt processing (main), the commands set in the command queue at predetermined cycles are less than the total capacity of the data constituting the commands. In the configuration in which the capacity is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 as the second control means, the main control unit 41 as the first control means sets all the data constituting the command in the command queue and then sets the timer. The interrupt process (main) may be configured to wait for the progress of control for a period required for all the data constituting one command to be transmitted. Even in such a configuration, the configuration of the present embodiment may be used. Can produce the same effect as.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment determines whether or not the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. When it is determined that the game is controlled, it is determined that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not stopped every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed, because the configuration is such that the progress of the control of the game is disabled. In this case, the command transmission process during normal operation is executed, and one of the MODE and EXT constituting the command set in the command queue is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as the second control means, and the slot is inserted. When it is determined that the power supply to the machine 1 is stopped, the command transmission process at the time of power failure is executed before the progress of the control of the game is disabled without executing the command transmission process at the normal time. , Since all MODEs and EXTs set in the command queue are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, the progress of game control is not disabled during the transmission of MODEs and EXTs constituting the command. .. Further, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped after a part of MODE and EXT that compose one command stored in the command queue is transmitted, one command is configured. All MODE and EXT can be transmitted.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment executes a command setting process to form a command at the first transmission trigger for transmitting one command other than the control state command such as an internal winning command or a door coma and. In the second transmission trigger that sets EXT in the command queue and sends multiple types of commands included in the control status command, MODE and EXT that configure the command by executing the control status command batch setting process are set in the command queue. In the control status command batch setting process, which is the configuration to be set and is the second transmission trigger, the timer interrupt process (main) is executed after setting MODE and EXT constituting one command in the command queue. Since the interrupt wait process is executed to wait for the progress of control of the game, the command queue overflows even if MODE and EXT that configure multiple commands are set in the command queue in a short period of time. Can be prevented.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment has a configuration in which MODE and EXT constituting the commands set in the command queue in the timer interruption process (main) are transmitted byte by byte, and in the control state command batch setting process. , After setting a set of MODE and EXT that make up one command included in the control status command in the command queue, the interrupt wait process that waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is executed once is performed twice. By executing it, the progress of control of the game is made to wait for the period required for one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command to be transmitted, so that it is also used in other processes other than the control state command batch setting process. By executing the common interrupt wait process multiple times, the progress of the game control is made to wait, so that the program capacity related to the wait can be reduced.

Further, in the timer interrupt process (main), the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment transmits MODE and EXT, which constitute the command set in the command queue in the timer interrupt process (main), byte by byte. , The output status of switches such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is updated, the output status of the corresponding switch is referred to in the subsequent main processing, and the progress of the game is controlled based on the output status. In the configuration, when controlling the progress of the game in the main process, refer to the output status of each switch after executing the interrupt wait process that waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is executed once. In the control state command batch setting process to be executed in the main process, a set of MODE and EXT constituting one command included in the control state command is set in the command queue, and then the timer interrupt process (main) is performed. ) Waits until it is executed once. By executing the interrupt wait process twice, the progress of control of the game is made to wait for the period required for one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command to be transmitted. Therefore, by executing the common interrupt wait process that is also used in the process of detecting the operation of switches as a process other than the control status command batch setting process multiple times, the progress of the game control is made to wait. The program capacity related to can be reduced.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment configures one command included in the control state command in a state where the timer interrupt is set to be disabled after the timer interrupt is set to be disabled in the control status command batch setting process. By setting MODE and EXT in the command queue, then executing the timer interrupt wait process and executing the timer interrupt process (main), the MODE and EXT that make up one command are set in the command queue. It is possible to prevent the command from being sent before the processing is completed.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can specify the winning status of the first internal winning command and the general winning combination, which can specify the winning status of the special combination as the internal lottery result, as the internal winning command capable of specifying the internal lottery result. A second internal winning command can be set in the internal winning command setting process, and the command can be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In the internal winning command setting process, regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but the stop is advantageous for the player. A second internal winning command related to a general role is set so that the order cannot be specified. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT, the second internal winning command does not specify an advantageous stop order for the player according to the internal lottery result, and the AT is used. Since the common second internal winning command is transmitted regardless of whether it is controlled or not, the processing related to the transmission of the second internal winning command can be simplified, and the sub-control unit 91 side is fraudulent. However, it is possible to prevent the stop order, which is advantageous for the player, from being notified by the navigation effect without being controlled by the AT.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to notify the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which is advantageous for the player, by the navigation notification according to the notification target combination won by the internal winning. The control unit 41 is based on a combination of an operation mode of operating at one of a plurality of different operation timings and an operation mode of operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders by navigation notification. The operation mode may be notified by navigation notification, and even in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 may be notified by the main control unit 41 regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. Although it is possible to specify that the player has won, by setting the second internal winning command so that the operation mode that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified, the game according to the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command. The operation mode that is advantageous to the person is not specified on the sub-control unit 91 side.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes the first notification target combination and the second notification target combination as the notification target combination for executing the navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 sets the internal winning command. In the process, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the second internal winning command so that it can be specified whether the notification target combination is the first notification target combination or the second notification target combination. Is set and transmitted to the sub control unit 91. Therefore, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, whether the notification target combination is the first notification target combination on the sub control unit 91 side or the second. It is possible to specify whether or not it is the notification target combination, and the sub-control unit 91 can also perform different effects depending on the type of the notification target combination.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the AT at the start of the game, and when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in the state where the navigation notification is executed, the player can use it. A stop order data setting process for setting stop order data that can specify an advantageous stop order in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c is executed, and a command including the stop order data is set in the above-mentioned game start transmission command setting process for sub-control. Since the transmission is made to the unit 91, the sub-control unit 91 can perform a navigation effect to notify the stop order advantageous to the player in the state where the navigation notification is executed.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes the first notification target combination and the second notification target combination as the notification target combination for executing the navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 performs the stop order data setting process. In the internal lottery result when the navigation notification is executed and the internal lottery result becomes the first notification target combination or the second notification target combination, that is, in the state where the navigation notification is executed. Even if the notification target combinations won by lottery are of different types, if the stop order that is advantageous to the player is common, the stop order data including the common navigation number that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player is provided. Since it is set, the types of stop order data can be reduced.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets stop order data in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, which can specify a stop order advantageous to the player according to the control status of the game at the start of the game. In the state where the processing is executed and the navigation notification is executed in the stop order data setting process, the stop order data that can specify the stop order advantageous to the player is set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination. On the other hand, in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified, but the standard push order (for example, the first stop on the left). ) Is set, so the process of setting the stop order data is common when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target, regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed. Can be transformed into.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped stepwise each time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, which is advantageous for the player. The order is determined before the operation of all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, that is, the operation of the third stop is completed, and the main control unit 41 has a stop order that is advantageous to the player. When it is confirmed, the push order specification command setting process for setting the push order specification command capable of specifying the confirmed advantageous stop order is executed, and the set push order specification command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In the push order specifying command setting process, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed, the stop order advantageous to the player is determined, that is, the first stop, the first stop. 2 After the stop operation is performed, a push order specification command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal winning result is set and transmitted, so that the sub-control unit 91 is fraudulent. While preventing the player from specifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player, whether or not the sub-control unit 91 is operated in the stop order that is advantageous to the player when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination. It is possible to produce according to the situation.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stops the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the notification target combination is won in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed in the push order specifying command setting process. When it is determined that the operation is performed and the combination to be stopped is determined, a push order specifying command capable of specifying a stop order advantageous to the player is set, and the push order specifying command is sent to the sub-control unit 91. Although it is configured to transmit, the command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player after the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is performed and the winning combination to be stopped is determined is different from the push order specification command. It may be a command, for example, by transmitting another command that can specify the type of the notification target combination won in the internal lottery, the stop order advantageous to the player based on the type of the notification target combination won. It may be a configuration that makes it possible to specify, or a configuration that provides a separate command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 is configured to perform a process of setting a command capable of specifying a stop order advantageous to the player when the winning combination to be stopped is determined. It is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of a separate command or the like that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the stop order data setting process when the internal lottery is performed and the stop operations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are performed, and the player It is configured to send a command including stop order data that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the sub-control unit 91, and after the winning combination to be stopped is determined, each time the push order specification command setting process is executed, A push order specifying command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but a push order that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player after the winning combination to be stopped is determined. The specific command may be configured to be transmitted at least once when the winning combination to be stopped is determined, and after the combination to be stopped is determined and the push order specifying command capable of specifying the stopping order advantageous to the player is transmitted. May be configured not to execute the push order specific command setting process. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order specifying command by the main control unit 41.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the stop order data setting process when the internal lottery is performed in the state of performing the navigation notification, and the stop operations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are performed. When, the push order specific command setting process is executed, but when the navigation notification is performed, only the stop order data setting process is executed when the internal lottery is performed. May be. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order specifying command by the main control unit 41 when the navigation notification is performed.

When the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment performs an internal lottery, sets a different winning number for each internal lottery result according to the internal lottery result in the RAM 41c, and sets the winning number. It is possible to specify the winning status of the special role as an internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result while setting the internal winning flag, navigating notification, command creation, stopping control of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc. The configuration is such that a first internal winning command and a second internal winning command that can specify the winning status of a general winning combination are set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. , As a winning number when the notification target combination is won as an internal winning result, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and in the internal winning command setting process, navigation notification is executed under control by AT. When the winning number set in the RAM 41c is in the predetermined numerical range in a state other than the above-mentioned state, it can be specified that the winning combination has become the notification target combination, but the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. An internal winning command is set, and the set second internal winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. As a result, regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT, the second internal winning command does not specify an advantageous stop order for the player according to the internal lottery result. Even if the sub-control unit 91 side is fraudulent, it is possible to prevent the stop order that is advantageous for the player from being notified by the navigation effect without being controlled by the AT.

Further, as the winning number set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target combination. When the second internal winning command is transmitted, it is determined whether or not the winning number used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination. Processing can be simplified.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes the first notification target combination and the first notification target combination as the notification target combination for executing the navigation notification, and the internal lottery result is the first notification target. A continuous numerical value in the first numerical range is assigned as a winning number when a winning combination is made, and a continuous numerical value in a second numerical range is assigned as a winning number when the internal lottery result becomes the second notification target winning combination. When the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the main control unit 41 determines that the internal lottery result is in the first numerical range or the second numerical range. By determining whether it is the first notification target combination or the second notification target combination, it is possible to simplify the process of setting the second internal winning command in the internal winning command setting process.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can control a plurality of gaming states including the first state and the second state, and the notification target combination determined in the internal lottery in each gaming state. When the types are different, the winning number when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in the first state of the game state, and the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination in the second state of the game state. By assigning the winning numbers to a common numerical range, whether the internal lottery result is the notification target in both the first state and the second state in the internal winning command setting process. It is possible to standardize the process for determining whether or not.

Further, in the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment responds to the internal lottery result when the internal lottery result is a combination other than the notification target combination or a loss in the state of not being controlled by the AT. When a second internal winning command including the winning number is set and the internal lottery result is the notification target combination, one winning number included in the first numerical range is included and the internal lottery result is the notification target combination. Occasionally, by setting a second internal winning command including one winning number included in the second numerical range, the internal lottery result is notified even if it is a notification target combination in a state where it is not controlled by the AT. Since it is possible to send a second internal winning command including a winning number corresponding to the internal lottery result even if the winning combination is other than the target winning combination, whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target winning combination. Regardless, the process of creating and transmitting the second internal winning command can be standardized.

In addition, when the state is not controlled by the AT, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified. While setting the second internal winning command related to the general combination, when the AT is in a controlled state, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the type of the notification target combination won is set. By setting a second internal winning command including the corresponding winning number, when the AT is in a controlled state, the sub-control unit uses the second internal winning command that can specify the type of the winning notification target combination. It may be configured to transmit to 91. In such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, the stop order advantageous to the player can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command according to the type of the notification target combination, so that the sub On the control unit 91 side, the stop order advantageous to the player can be notified by the navigation effect. Further, in such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, the winning number of the lottery target combination in the internal lottery can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command, so that the winning combination of the internally won lottery target combination can be specified. It is possible to perform a production according to the type of winning combination included in.

Further, in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 may not execute the stop order data setting process and may not transmit a command including stop order data capable of specifying an advantageous stop order advantageous to the player. With such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, the stop order advantageous to the player can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command according to the type of the notification target combination. , The sub control unit 91 can notify the player of the advantageous stop order by the navigation effect, and the main control unit 41 can transmit a command including the stop order data capable of specifying the advantageous stop order for the player. It is possible to reduce the load related to.

If the winning number of the first notification target combination and the winning number of the second notification target combination are set in a continuous numerical range, the winning number of the first notification target combination is used. The first numerical range to be set and the second numerical range in which the winning number of the second notification target combination is set may be continuous. Even with such a configuration, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the internal lottery result is the notification target combination, and the winning number used when performing the predetermined control is assigned to the notification target combination. Since it can be determined whether or not it is within the numerical range of, it is possible to simplify the process when transmitting the second internal winning command.

Further, in the internal winning command transmission process, the group of notification target combinations for which the same transmission winning number is set is at least when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT. Although it is possible to specify that the notification target combination has been won, it is sufficient to prevent the player from specifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player. The above may be divided into a plurality of groups so that each group includes one advantageous combination for the player, and a different transmission winning number may be set for each divided group. As a result, it is possible for the sub-control unit 91 side to specify whether the notification target combination belonging to any of the plurality of groups has been won, and to execute the effect according to the specified group.

Next, with respect to the data stored in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment and the error history display control in which the sub control unit 91 displays the history of occurrence of an error or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the data, FIG. 28. It will be described with reference to FIG. 37.

As shown in FIG. 28, in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91 of this embodiment, the control state on the main control unit 41 side and the sub control unit 91 specified based on various commands received by the sub control unit 91. A control state data area for storing control state data related to a control state such as an effect, and a diagnostic data area for storing diagnostic data related to the diagnosis of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are included. The diagnostic data area includes a command history data area in which command history data related to the history of commands received by the sub control unit 91 is stored, and an error on the main control unit 41 side specified by the sub control unit 91 based on the command. Etc., and an error history data area in which error history data related to an error detected by the sub-control unit 91 is stored is included.

The control state data area is an initialization target when an initialization condition is satisfied in the activation process (sub) of the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and as an initialization condition, a setting change state is started based on a setting command. It is initialized when either of the conditions of when it is detected (when the setting change is detected) and when an abnormality in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91 is detected (when the sub RAM is abnormal) is satisfied. Further, the control state data area is not directly initialized when an abnormality in the RAM 41c on the main control unit 41 side is detected based on an error command (when the main RAM is abnormal), but the main control When the RAM 41c of the unit 41 is abnormal, an error notification is performed by the sub control unit 91 to prompt the user to perform a setting change operation, and it is detected that the setting change state is started by performing the setting change operation. And is indirectly initialized. Further, the control state data area is not an initialization target and is not initialized when the normal return of the main control unit 41 is detected based on the return command and after that (when the main return is detected). On the other hand, the diagnostic data area is to be initialized regardless of any of the conditions for initializing the control state data area (when setting change is detected, when sub RAM is abnormal, when main RAM is abnormal, when main return is detected). The command history data area and the error history data area included in the diagnostic data area are not initialized by the sub-control unit 91.

Further, the control status data area, the command history data area and the error history data area included in the diagnostic data area are backup targets when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped (when the power is cut off), and the power is cut off. When the voltage drop signal from the detection circuit 98 is detected, the control state data stored in the control state data area, the command history data and the error history data stored in the diagnostic data area are the sub-control unit 91. Is duplicated in the storage area of the backup RAM 61 and is retained as backup data.

Further, the control state data is the target of the destruction determination for determining whether or not the backup data backed up in the backup RAM 61 is normal, and the backup data is determined by the destruction determination executed in the activation process (sub) described later. While the control status data in the data is referred to, the command history data and the error history data are not subject to the destruction judgment of the backup data, and the command history data and the error history data in the backup data are referred to in the destruction judgment. There is no.

Further, the command history data area is set to a capacity capable of recording a larger number of commands (100 in this embodiment) than the maximum number that can be transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 in at least one game. The number of error history data areas is larger than the number of errors that may occur in the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 during a business period of at least one day (in this embodiment, about three days). A capacity that can record errors (100) that can be assumed during the business period is set.

Next, the activation process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. 29.

As shown in FIG. 29, when the sub control unit 91 is activated by inputting a reset signal from the reset circuit 95, it executes an activation process (sub), and first, the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, and so on. Initialize the stack pointer and the like (Sp1). After that, access to the RAM 91c is permitted (Sp2), and all the usable areas of the RAM 91c are initialized (Sp3).

Then, with reference to the predetermined area of the backup RAM 61, the checksum of the control state data included in the backup data stored in the backup RAM 61 is calculated (Sp4). After that, the destruction determination data for destruction determination included in the backup data is acquired, and whether or not the checksum calculation result in Sp4 matches the destruction determination data is compared (Sp5), and the comparison results match. Whether or not it is determined (Sp6).

In the step of Sp6, when it is determined that the check sum calculation result of the control state data included in the backup data matches the destruction determination data, that is, when it is determined that the backup data is not destroyed and is normal, the backup is backed up. The control state data included in the data is duplicated and set in the control state data area of the RAM 91c (Sp7), and the control state data area of the RAM 91c is returned to the state before the power failure.

Then, after setting the control state data of the backup data in the RAM 91c in the step of Sp7, or when it is determined in the step of Sp6 that the check sum calculation result does not match the destruction determination data, the backup data of the backup RAM 61 is used. By duplicating the included command history data to the command history data area of the RAM 91c and replicating the error history data included in the backup data to the error history data area of the RAM 91c, the diagnostic data included in the backup data can be used as the diagnostic data of the RAM 91c. The area is set (Sp8) to restore the diagnostic data area of the RAM 91c to the state before the power failure.

After that, all the backup data of the backup RAM 61 is initialized (Sp9), and one of the error command, the setting command (start), and the return command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sp10 to 12), or the startup process (sub). ) Waits until a predetermined time elapses (Sp13).

If it is determined that an error command has been received in the step of Sp10, the process proceeds to the step of Sp17 to notify that the error state is being controlled on the main control unit 41 side as a control pattern of each effect device. After setting the error notification pattern in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c, the process proceeds to the step of Sp18.

If it is determined that the setting command (start) has been received in the step of Sp11, the process proceeds to the step of Sp15, and the RAM91c is controlled in response to the initialization of the RAM41c with the setting change on the main control unit 41 side. After initializing the state data area (Sp15), as a control pattern of each staging device, a predetermined area of the RAM 91c is set as a setting changing notification pattern for notifying that the setting change state is being controlled on the main control unit 41 side. (Sp16). Then, the process proceeds to the step of Sp18.

When it is determined that the return command has been received in the step of Sp12, the stored content of the RAM 91c is maintained as the stored content set in the steps of Sp3 to Sp8, that is, the control pattern of each effector is cut off. The control pattern set at that time is maintained, and the process proceeds to the step of Sp18.

In the step of Sp18, a return process for resuming the control of each effect device based on the control state data of the RAM 91c is executed, and the output of each effect device in the control pattern set by the steps of Sp3 to Sp8, Sp16, and Sp17 is executed. To start. Further, in the return process, an error history recording process described later is executed, and a process of adding to the error history data that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, that is, that the power is turned on is performed. After that, the production is controlled according to the progress of the game based on the command or the like received from the main control unit 41.

It is not determined that any of the error command, setting command (start), and return command has been received in the steps Sp10 to Sp12, and the predetermined time has passed since the start processing (sub) was started in the step Sp13. If it is determined that the elapse has passed, the process proceeds to the step of Sp14, the state shifts to the inspection mode, and as described above, the control of the simple check for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to c mounted on the CGROM board 99 is controlled. Start. After the simple check control is started, the startup process (sub) will be executed from the beginning by being restarted.

As described above, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the backup data is normal after initializing all the areas of the RAM 91c in the start-up process (sub), the control state data included in the backup data is set to the RAM 91c. By setting in the control state data area of, if the backup data is normal, it is possible to retain the control state data before the power failure even after recovering from the power failure. On the other hand, if it is determined that the backup data is not normal, the backup data is not normal by initializing all of the backup data without setting the control state data included in the backup data in the control state data area of the RAM 91c. In this case, the control state data before the power failure is not retained after the recovery from the power failure.

Further, the sub control unit 91 determines that the backup data is normal in the startup process (sub), sets the control state data included in the backup data in the control state data area of the RAM 91c, and then initializes all the backup data. After that, when the setting command (start) is received, the control state data area of the RAM 91c is initialized so that the stored contents of the RAM 41c are initialized along with the setting change on the main control unit 41 side. , The control status data before the power failure is not retained.

Further, after initializing all the areas of the RAM 91c in the start processing (sub), the sub control unit 91 diagnoses the diagnostic data included in the backup data in the RAM 91c regardless of whether the backup data is normal or not. By initializing all the backup data after setting it in the data area, the diagnostic data before the power failure, that is, the command history, even after recovering from the power failure, regardless of whether the backup data is normal or not. Data and error history data are retained.

Further, when the sub control unit 91 receives a setting command (start) as an initialization condition of the RAM 91c in the start processing (sub), the sub control unit 91 initializes only the control state data area of the RAM 91c and initializes the diagnostic data area. By not changing the data, the diagnostic data before the power failure, that is, the command history, even after the recovery from the power failure, regardless of whether the stored contents of the RAM 41c are initialized due to the setting change on the main control unit 41 side. Data and error history data are retained.

Next, the command history recording process executed by the sub-control unit 91 each time a command is received in order to create command history data will be described with reference to FIG.

As described above, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt when receiving a command by the timer interrupt process (sub), acquires the command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and stores the command in the buffer. Is executed, the command history recording process is executed in the command reception interrupt process, and the command history data is created in the command history data area of the RAM 91c.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the command history recording process, when it is determined that a command has been received (Sq1), the predetermined area in the diagnostic data area of the RAM 91c is referred to in the area in the command history data area. Therefore, the recording address 1 that can specify the area for recording the information of the newly received command is acquired (Sq2).

Then, based on the recording address 1 acquired in the step of Sq2, a predetermined area (the area of the recording address 1) in the command history data area is designated, and a newly received command (including the type and contents) is specified. Is recorded (Sq3). After that, the recording address 1 in the diagnostic data area referred to in the step of Sq2 is updated to the next address by one (Sq4), and the updated recording address 1 in the diagnostic data area is the command history data. It is determined whether or not it is the final value of the area (Sq5), and if the updated recording address 1 is the final value, the recording address 1 is set as the initial value to the first value of the command history data area. Set (Sq6), end the command history recording process, and return to the command reception interrupt process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the step of Sq5 that the updated recording address 1 has not reached the final value, the updated recording address 1 is maintained as it is, the command history recording process is terminated, and the command is executed. Return to reception interrupt processing.

In this way, the sub-control unit 91 creates command history data by executing command history recording processing each time a command is received and recording the received command in the command history data area.

Further, in the command history recording process, the sub-control unit 91 sequentially updates the recording address 1 and shifts the recording address 1 from the first address to the last address of the command history data area designated by the recording address 1. Command history data is created by recording received commands, and the command history data area, that is, the area from the first address to the last address of the command history data area can be received in one game. Since the capacity for recording more than the number of commands (100 in this embodiment) is set, the command history recording process is executed and received when the command history recording process is executed. From the command that was executed, 100 commands received before that are recorded as command history data.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 sequentially updates the recording address 1 in the command history recording process, and when the updated recording address 1 reaches the final value of the command history data area, the sub-control unit 91 initially resets the recording address 1. The value is set to the first value in the command history data area, and the received command is recorded in the area specified by the recording address 1 to create command history data, and the command history data recording address 1 Is stored in the diagnostic data area to specify the reception order of the commands recorded in the command history data based on the recording address 1, that is, the latest recorded last based on the recording address 1. To specify the command (command of the address immediately before the recording address 1) and to refer to the addresses before the recording address 1 one by one (the first address of the command history data area has been reached). In this case, the commands received in the past can be specified retroactively in the order in which they were received (referring one by one from the address immediately before the last address).

By recording the received command and the reception number (for example, a value that is sequentially updated in the range of 0 to 99) as a set, the reception order of the commands recorded in the command history data is specified. It may be a possible configuration.

Next, the error history recording process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) for creating the error history data will be described with reference to FIG. 31.

The sub control unit 91 executes error history recording processing in timer interrupt processing (sub), recovery processing in start processing (sub), and power interruption processing (sub), and transfers command history data to the error history data area of RAM 91c. create.

As shown in FIG. 31, in the error history recording process, whether or not an error command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sr1), whether or not a setting command (start) is received (Sr2), and based on a door command. The sub-control unit 91 detects whether or not it has been detected that the front door 1b has been opened or closed (Sr3), an abnormality in the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91, or a command reception abnormality (communication error). Whether or not the game history has been cleared (Sr4), whether or not the game history held by the sub-control unit 91 has been cleared by the game history clearing operation described later (Sr5), and when the power is turned on, that is, the activation process (sub) is being executed. It is determined whether or not (Sr6), that is, whether or not the power is turned off, that is, whether or not the power cutoff process (sub) is being executed (Sr7).

If it is determined that an event corresponding to these has been detected in the steps Sr1 to Sr7, the process proceeds to the step Sr8, the predetermined area in the diagnostic data area of the RAM 91c is referred to, and the area in the error history data area is used. Therefore, the recording address 2 that can specify the area for recording the newly detected error and other information is acquired, and the current time information (information including the date and time) is obtained based on the output of the clock device 97. ) Is acquired (Sr9). Then, based on the recording address 2 acquired in the step of Sr8, a predetermined area (the area of the recording address 2) in the error history data area is designated, and the current time information acquired in the step of Sr9 is recorded. At the same time, the types of errors and the like newly detected in the steps Sr1 to Sr7 (see FIG. 32) are recorded (Sr10).

After recording the type of newly detected error or the like in the error history data area in Sr10, the recording address 2 in the diagnostic data area referred to in the step of Sq8 is updated to the next address by one. (Sr11), it is determined whether or not the updated recording address 2 in the diagnostic data area is the final value of the error history data area (Sr12), and the updated recording address 2 is the final value. Is set to the first value of the error history data area with the recording address 2 as the initial value (Sr13), the error history recording process is terminated, and the process returns to the caller's process. On the other hand, if it is determined in the step of Sr12 that the updated recording address 2 has not reached the final value, the updated recording address 2 is maintained as it is, and the error history recording process is terminated and called. Return to the original process.

As shown in FIG. 32, the types of errors to be recorded in the RAM 91c in the step of Sr9 are overflow error (E1), hopper empty error (E2), medal jam error (E3), medal payout error (E4), and medal insertion. Error (E5), Reel rotation error (E6), Abnormal winning error (E7), RAM error (E8), Setting change error, Error cancellation, RAM clear (setting change), Door open, Door close, Communication error, Sub control Includes part error, game history clear, sub-backup error, power on, power off.

Then, in the step of Sr1, when it is determined that the error command has been received, the overflow error (E1) and the hopper empty error (E2) corresponding to the error specified based on the received error command are used as the types of errors and the like. , Medal jam error (E3), Medal payout error (E4), Medal insertion error (E5), Reel rotation error (E6), Abnormal winning error (E7), RAM error (E8), Setting change error, Error cancellation Is set in the RAM 91c. Further, when it is determined that the setting command (start) has been received in the step of Sr2, RAM clear (setting change) is set in the RAM 91c as a type of error or the like. Further, when it is determined in the step of Sr3 that the front door 1b has been opened or closed based on the door command, and it is detected that the front door 1b has been opened, the case has been detected. While the door opening is recorded as the type of error or the like, when it is detected that the front door 1b is closed, the door closure is recorded as the type of error or the like. If it is determined that a sub-error has been detected in the step of Sr4, a communication error corresponding to the type of sub-error detected by the sub-control unit 91 (command in the sub-control unit 91) is used as the type of error or the like. (Reception error), sub-control unit error (error related to RAM 91c), backup error (error related to backup RAM 61) are recorded. Further, when it is determined in the step of Sr5 that the game history has been cleared, the game history clear is recorded as a type of error or the like. If it is determined in the step of Sr6 that the power is on, the power on is recorded as a type of error or the like. Further, when it is determined in the step of Sr7 that the power is off, the power off is recorded as a type of error or the like.

In this way, the sub control unit 91 executes the error history recording process in the timer interrupt process (sub), the return process in the start process (sub), and the power failure process (sub), and corresponds to the timing of each process. When an error or the like has occurred, the error history data is created by recording the type of the error or the like corresponding to the error history data area of the RAM 91c.

Further, in the error history recording process, the sub-control unit 91 sequentially updates the recording address 2 and sets the area from the first address to the last address of the error history data area designated by the recording address 2. Error history data is created by recording the type of the corresponding error, etc., and the error history data area, that is, the area from the first address to the last address of the error history data area is a predetermined business. Records more errors than the number of errors that may occur in the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 during the period (in this embodiment, 100 errors that can be expected in a business period of about 3 days). Since the possible capacity is set, the error history recording process is executed, and 100 errors that occurred before that from the errors that occurred when the error history recording process was executed. Etc. are recorded as error history data.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 sequentially updates the recording address 2 in the error history recording process, and when the updated recording address 2 reaches the final value of the error history data area, the recording address 2 is initially initialized. The value is set to the first value in the error history data area, and the type of error or the like is recorded in the area specified by the recording address 2 to create error history data, and the error history data recording address. By storing 2 in the diagnostic data area, the order of the errors etc. recorded in the error history data is specified based on the recording address 2, that is, the last recorded based on the recording address 2. Identify the latest error, etc. (error, etc. of the address immediately before the recording address 2), and refer to the addresses before the recording address 2 one by one (the first address of the error history data area). When the error is reached, refer to the address immediately before the last address one by one), and it is possible to identify the error or the like that occurred in the past by going back in the order of occurrence.

Further, when the sub-control unit 1 records the type of an error or the like in the error history data area designated by the recording address 2 in the error history recording process, the sub-control unit 1 stores the current time information acquired by the clock device 97 in the same area. By recording them together, it is possible to specify the time when each error or the like recorded in the error history data has occurred.

Next, the history display control in which the sub control unit 91 displays the contents of the command history data and the error history data on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 37.

The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not control during the game is performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the reception status of the command, and the control during the game is not performed on the main control unit 41 side. That is, when it is determined that the game is not in progress, the first history display condition (the front door 1b is in the open state (except during the error state and after the error state)) is set as a predetermined output condition, and the setting key switch 37 is used. The on state is detected) or the second history display condition (the front door 1b is in the open state (except during the error state and after the error state)), and the effect switch 56 is on for a predetermined time (this embodiment). Then, when the fact that it was detected for 5 seconds) is satisfied, the history display control is started. The error state in the first history display condition and the second history display condition is the period from the start of the error state control on the main control unit 41 side to the end of the error state control. The term after the error state is the period from the end of the control of the error state on the main control unit 41 side to the closing of the front door 1b at least once. Further, during the game, a predetermined number of bets (3 or 2 in this embodiment) is set, and the third stop operation is performed from the time when the start switch 7 is operated. This is the period until all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. When the third stop operation is performed and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and the combination of the re-game combinations is stopped and the re-game is given, all the reels 2L, In the period from the stop of 2C and 2R to the operation of the start switch 7, it may not be determined whether or not the predetermined output condition is satisfied, and the history display control may not be executed. However, the configuration may be such that it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined output condition is satisfied and execute the history display control.

In the history display control, the detailed history display for displaying all the contents included in the above-mentioned error history data on the liquid crystal display 51 and the above-mentioned error history data according to the operation mode detected after the history display control is started. A simple history display that displays only a part of specific contents on the liquid crystal display 51, a command history display that displays all the contents included in the above-mentioned command history data on the liquid crystal display 51, and a sub-control unit 91 that displays the RAM 91c. It is possible to clear the game history by deleting the game history information (history of information related to the game such as the number of winnings of RB, BB, AT, the number of games after RB, BB, the number of games paid out, the number of medals paid out) recorded in. be.

As shown in FIG. 32, in the detailed history display, as information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, overflow error (E1), hopper empty error (E2), medal jam error (E3), and medal payout included in the error history data. Error (E4), medal insertion error (E5), reel rotation error (E6), abnormal winning error (E7), RAM error (E8), setting change error, error cancellation, RAM clear (setting change), door open, door Includes information on closure, communication error, sub-control unit error, game history clear, sub-backup error, power on, power off, and recorded time information such as each error. On the other hand, in the simple history display, as information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, among the contents included in the error history data, an overflow error (E1), a hopper empty error (E2), a medal jam error (E3), and a reel rotation error. (E6), including information on error cancellation, sub-backup error, power on, power off, and recorded time information such as each error, other medal payout error (E4), medal insertion error (E5), abnormal winning error (E7), RAM error (E8), setting change error, RAM clear (setting change), door open, door close, communication error, sub-control unit error, game history clear information is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Has been excluded from.

As shown in FIG. 33, when the first history display condition is satisfied, that is, after the main control unit 41 starts controlling the error state and the error state, the sub control unit 91 starts controlling the error state. In a period other than the period from the end of the control of the error state to the closing of the front door 1b, the front door 1b is opened and the setting key switch 37 is turned on, so that the history display control is performed. In the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, the history display area (see FIG. 33A) provided on the upper side of the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is designated. History display selection screen 1 suggesting that the above-mentioned detailed history display, simple history display, command history display, and game history clear can be performed according to the operation mode (long press and short press of the effect button). (See FIG. 33 (b)) is displayed. In the history display control executed when the first history display condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform any of detailed history display, simple history display, command history display, and game history clear by an operation according to a predetermined operation mode. ..

As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in the history display control, when the history display selection screen 1 is displayed because the first history display condition is satisfied, the effect switch 56 is briefly pressed (this embodiment). Then, by operating in the operation mode of pressing less than 1), the simple history display is selected (in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the triangular images are located on the left and right of the simple history display. By operating the effect switch 56 in the operation mode of pressing and holding (in this embodiment, pressing for 1 second or longer), the history display selection screen 1 displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 can be simply historyed. Control to switch to the display screen.

As shown in FIG. 34 (b), after switching the display of the liquid crystal display 51 to the simple history display screen, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the error history data of the RAM 91c, and causes an error corresponding to the simple history display. (See FIG. 32) and the time information corresponding to the error or the like are sequentially displayed on the simple history display screen by a predetermined number (10 sets in this embodiment) so that the order in which the error or the like is recorded can be specified. Further, the current time information (current date and time) specified based on the output of the clock device 97 is displayed on the simple history display screen. In this state, when it is detected that the effect switch 56 is pressed and held, the simple history display screen is controlled to be switched to the history display selection screen 1 (returns to the menu), while the effect switch 56 is used. When it is detected that the button has been pressed for a short time, the displayed error and time information are controlled to be switched to the next predetermined number of contents (page feed).

As shown in FIG. 35 (a), in the history display control, when the history display selection screen 1 is displayed because the first history display condition is satisfied, the effect switch 56 is pressed for a short time. By operating, the effect switch 56 is lengthened in a state where the detailed history display is selected (in this embodiment, the triangular images are located on the left and right of the detailed history display as shown in FIG. 35 (a)). By operating the push operation mode, the history display selection screen 1 displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched to the detailed history display screen.

As shown in FIG. 35B, after switching the display of the liquid crystal display 51 to the detailed history display screen, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the error history data of the RAM 91c, and an error corresponding to the detailed history display, etc. (See FIG. 32) and the time information corresponding to the error or the like are sequentially displayed on the detailed history display screen by a predetermined number (15 sets in this embodiment) so that the order in which the error or the like is recorded can be specified. Further, the current time information (current date and time) specified based on the output of the clock device 97 is displayed on the detailed history display screen. In this state, when it is detected that the effect switch 56 is pressed and held, the detailed history display screen is controlled to be switched to the history display selection screen 1 (returns to the menu), while the effect switch 56 is used. When it is detected that the button has been pressed for a short time, the displayed error and time information are controlled to be switched to the next predetermined number of contents (page feed).

As shown in FIG. 36A, in the history display control, when the history display selection screen 1 is displayed because the first history display condition is satisfied, the effect switch 56 is pressed for a short time. By operating, the effect switch 56 is lengthened in a state where the command history display is selected (in this embodiment, the triangular images are located on the left and right of the command history display as shown in FIG. 36 (a)). By operating the push operation mode, the history display selection screen 1 displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched to the command history display screen.

As shown in FIG. 29B, after switching the display of the liquid crystal display 51 to the command history display screen, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the command history data of the RAM 91c and displays all the recorded commands. , The order in which the commands are recorded is displayed on the command history display screen so that it can be specified. In addition, the current time information (current date and time) specified based on the output of the clock device 97 is displayed on the command history display screen. In addition, all the commands recorded in the command history data are displayed on the command history display screen with a two-dimensional code that can be specified together with the order in which the commands are recorded.

As shown in FIG. 37, when the second history display condition is satisfied, that is, after the main control unit 41 starts controlling the error state and the error state, the sub control unit 91 starts controlling the error state. In a period other than the period from the end of the control of the error state to the closing of the front door 1b, the front door 1b is set to the open state, and the staging switch 56 is pressed and held for a predetermined time (this implementation). In the example, the operation is performed in the on state for 5 seconds), and when the history display control is started, the history display area (see FIG. 33 (a)) of the liquid crystal display 51 is designated. The history display selection screen 2 (see FIG. 37 (a)) suggesting that the above-mentioned simple history display can be performed is displayed depending on the operation mode (long press of the effect button). In the history display control executed when the second history display condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform only a simple history display by an operation according to a predetermined operation mode. On the history display selection screen 2, the display modes of the detailed history display, the command history display, and the game history clear, which cannot be performed as the history display control, are different from the display mode of the simple history display (in this embodiment, the color of the characters is changed. By displaying in the inverted display mode), it is suggested that it is impossible to select and perform these detailed history display, command history display, and game history clear.

As shown in FIG. 37 (a), when the history display selection screen 2 is displayed because the second history display condition is satisfied, the effect switch 56 is pressed and held for 1 second or longer (in this embodiment, 1 second or longer). By operating in the operation mode of pressing over), the history display selection screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched to the simple history display screen.

As shown in FIG. 37 (b), after switching from the history display selection screen 2 to the simple history display screen, the sub-control unit 91 switches from the history display selection screen 2 to the simple history display screen in the same manner as in the case of switching from the history display selection screen 2 to the simple history display screen. It is controlled to display the error etc. corresponding to the simple history display (see FIG. 32), the time information corresponding to the error etc., and the current time information (current date and time) on the simple history display screen.

As described above, the sub-control unit 91 is in the first history display condition (the front door 1b is in the open state (except during the error state and after the error state)) as a predetermined output condition, and the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state. Is detected), the history of the received command can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by executing the history display control.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can display the command history display screen including the command history data recorded in the command history data area of the RAM 91c on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied. On the command history display screen, all commands recorded as command history data are displayed so that the order in which the command is recorded, that is, the order in which the command is received can be specified.

Further, when a predetermined output condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 displays the command history display screen including the command history data recorded in the command history data area of the RAM 91c in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in a region on the upper side of the see-through window 3, that is, a region other than the transmission region 51b.

Further, the sub control unit 91 detects that the first history display condition (the front door 1b is in the open state (except during the error state and after the error state)) and the setting key switch 37 is on as a predetermined output condition. The second history display condition (the front door 1b is in the open state (except during the error state and after the error state)), and the effect switch 56 is on for a predetermined time (5 seconds in this embodiment). ) Is satisfied, the history of errors and the like that have occurred in the slot machine 1 can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by executing the history display control.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can display the detailed history display screen by executing the history display control when the first history display condition is satisfied as a predetermined output condition. On the history display screen, the first event included in the error history data (overflow error (E1), hopper empty error (E2), medal jam error (E3), medal payout error (E4), medal insertion error (E5), reel Rotation error (E6), abnormal winning error (E7), RAM error (E8), setting change error, error cancellation, RAM clear (setting change), door open, door close, communication error, sub control unit error, game history clear , Sub backup error, power on, power off) is displayed, but when the second history display condition is satisfied, the simple history display screen can be displayed by executing the history display control. It is possible, and on the simple history display screen, the second event included in the error history data (overflow error (E1), hopper empty error (E2), medal jam error (E3), reel rotation error (E6), error cancellation, Display including sub-backup error, power on, power off).

In the main control unit 41 of this embodiment, it is possible to shift to the setting change state by operating the setting key switch 37 with a specific key. Generally, in a store or the like where the slot machine 1 is installed, the specific setting is specified. Only a person such as a store clerk who possesses the key can operate the setting key switch 37, and another person cannot operate the setting key switch 37. In such a configuration, tentatively, in the history display control, on the simple history display screen or the detailed history display screen, information related to operating the setting key switch 37, for example, RAM error (E8), setting change error, RAM clear. When (setting change), door opening, door closing, etc. are displayed, there is a possibility that a setting change has been made that can only be performed by a clerk who possesses a specific key, or the setting key switch 37 is pressed. It becomes possible to guess that there is a possibility of operation. On the other hand, when the second history display condition is satisfied, that is, when the error history data is displayed without operating the setting key switch 37, the sub control unit 91 causes a RAM error (E8) and changes the setting. Information regarding errors, RAM clear (setting change), door opening, and door closing is excluded from the information displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

The sub control unit 91 of this embodiment can control the effect in response to the reception of a command from the main control unit 41, and holds data used for controlling the effect and data including a history of receiving the command. Then, when a predetermined output condition is satisfied, the command reception history is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In such a configuration, when an abnormality is detected in the data used by the sub-control unit 91 for controlling the staging, the data held by the sub-control unit 91 is initialized, and the abnormality occurs due to the reception of the command. Will not be able to be specified.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment includes a RAM 91c capable of storing control state data which is data used for controlling the effect and command history data which is data of the history of receiving commands, and the RAM 91c. Is provided with a control state data area capable of storing control state data as a first storage area and a command history data area capable of storing command history data as a second storage area. When the output condition is satisfied, the contents of the command history data stored in the command history data area can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. , The control state data stored in the first storage area and the command history data stored in the second storage area are held by the backup RAM 61 capable of holding the stored data even when the power supply is stopped. After that, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, it is determined whether or not the initialization condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the initialization condition is satisfied, the data is held by the backup RAM 61. Of the data being stored, the control state data is initialized while the command history data is retained without being initialized, so even if the initialization conditions are met and the data held by the backup RAM 61 is initialized. , It is possible to specify the reception status of the command before the initialization condition is satisfied.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the game, while the sub control unit 91 controls the effect according to the command received from the main control unit 41. The first control means for controlling may transmit an instruction such as a command, and the second control means for receiving the command or the like may perform predetermined control based on the command or the like, for example, the first. The main control unit 41 as the control means of the first controls the game and the effect, and the sub control unit 91 as the second control means performs some control based on the command transmitted from the first control means. It may be a configuration that is. In such a configuration, the data used for control by the second control means and the history data of the command from the first control means are held by the holding means capable of holding the stored data even when the power supply is stopped. When it is held and it is determined that the initialization condition is satisfied, the data used for control by the second control means among the data held by the holding means is initialized, while the command history data is initialized. Even if the initialization condition is satisfied and the data held by the holding means is initialized, the reception status of the command before the initialization condition is satisfied is specified. can do.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is a storage means separate from the RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91, and is a backup RAM 61 in which data is held even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. Although the configuration is such that the stored data of the RAM 91c can be retained, the RAM 91c itself may be configured to be capable of retaining the stored data even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 stores the data stored in the RAM 91c in the RAM 91c with respect to the backup RAM 61 in which the data is held even if the power supply is stopped separately from the RAM 91c. It is configured to hold the stored data, and when the initialization condition is satisfied when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the control state data among the data stored in the backup RAM 61 is stored in the RAM 91c. By initializing without duplicating to, the control state data stored in the RAM 91c before the power supply is stopped is not restored to the RAM 91c, but when the initialization condition is satisfied, the backup RAM 61 is used. By not replicating and initializing the control state data among the stored data to the RAM 91c, the control state data stored in the RAM 91c may not be returned to the RAM 91c before the power supply is stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is configured to display the contents of the command history data stored in the command history data area on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied. The configuration is such that the content of the history data is displayed as a character string and a two-dimensional coded image, but the content of the command history data may be output by an electromagnetic signal or the like that can be specified by an external device.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is configured to display the contents of the command history data stored in the command history data area on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied. When displaying the contents on the liquid crystal display 51, the commands included in the command history data are displayed in the order in which they are received. Therefore, the order in which the sub-control unit 91 receives the commands from the contents displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. Can be identified.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment executes a command history recording process each time a command is received from the main control unit 41, and records the history of the received command in the command history data area of the RAM 91c. Since the data area is set to a capacity capable of recording a larger number of commands (100 in this embodiment) than the maximum number that can be transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 in at least one unit of the game. It is possible to specify the reception status of the command received from the main control unit 41 over one or more units of the game.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can execute a destruction determination for determining whether or not the data held by the backup RAM 61 is normal when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. It is determined whether or not the data held by the backup RAM 61 is normal based on the control state data among the data held by the backup RAM 61, that is, based on the data excluding the command history data, and the data is held by the backup RAM 61. When it is determined that the data held by the backup RAM 61 is not normal, the control state data among the data held by the backup RAM 61 is initialized. Therefore, in the destruction determination, the sub-control unit 91 among the data held by the backup RAM 61 determines. Since the data other than the control state data used for controlling the effect is not normal, it is not necessary to make an unnecessary determination that the data held by the backup RAM 61 is not normal.

The backup RAM 61 and the backup battery 62 are mounted on the effect control board 90 on which the main control unit 41 and the RAM 91c of this embodiment are mounted, and the backup RAM 61 is the backup RAM 61 by the power supplied from the backup battery 62. Since it is possible to retain the data stored in the backup RAM 61, the data stored in the backup RAM 61 can be retained even when the effect control board 90 is removed from the slot machine 1 main body.

In this embodiment, the storage contents of the RAM 91c can be held by the backup RAM 61 that stores the stored contents of the RAM 91c even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 separate from the RAM 91c is stopped. However, the RAM 91c itself can be stored in the slot machine. The configuration may be such that the stored data can be retained even if the power supply to 1 is stopped. In such a configuration, for example, a backup battery capable of supplying power to the RAM 91c is used as a production control board 90. By providing the power control board 90 in the slot machine 1, the data stored in the RAM 91c itself can be retained even when the effect control board 90 is removed from the slot machine 1 main body.

Since the backup RAM 61 of this embodiment has a configuration capable of holding the data stored by the electric power supplied from the backup battery 62, it is stored by the electric power supplied from a power discharging means other than the battery, for example, a capacitor or the like. Compared to a configuration that can retain data, a large amount of data can be retained for a long time.

In this embodiment, the backup RAM 61 has a configuration that can be held by the electric power supplied from the backup battery 62, but the means for supplying the electric power to the backup RAM 61 may be a power discharging means such as a capacitor other than the battery. good.

Further, in this embodiment, as a storage means for holding backup data when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, a backup RAM 61 capable of holding the stored contents by being supplied with power from the backup battery 62 is provided. Although it is a configuration to be used, a non-volatile storage means such as EEPROM may be used as the storage means. With such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. Acup data can be retained without using a power supply means for supplying power to the storage means.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment has a configuration capable of displaying the contents of the command history data stored in the command history data area of the RAM 91c on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied. When displaying the contents of the command history data on the liquid crystal display 51, the contents of the command history data are displayed in the display area 51a other than the transmission area 51b in the liquid crystal display 51, so that the contents are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is possible to ensure the visibility of the contents of the command history data.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can display the occurrence history of events related to the slot machine 1, such as an error and the open / closed state of the front door 1b, on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied. It is a composition.

In such a configuration, when displaying the occurrence history of a predetermined event related to the slot machine 1, it is necessary to limit viewing to some people depending on the type of event, for example, an event related to a setting change. If browsing is restricted for all events, troublesome operations will be required even when displaying the occurrence history of events of relatively low importance.

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment stores the occurrence history of a plurality of types of events related to the slot machine 1 in the RAM 91c as error history data, and when a predetermined output condition is satisfied, the error history data The configuration is such that the contents can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and as the first operation, it is stored in the RAM 91c when a predetermined output condition including the operation of the setting key switch 37 is satisfied. While executing the detailed history display for displaying the occurrence history of the first type of event on the liquid crystal display 51 among the existing error history data, as the second operation, the effect switch 56 is operated by a long press operation mode. When a predetermined output condition including the above is satisfied, a simple history display is executed in which the occurrence history of the second type of event among the error history data stored in the RAM 91c is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the first type is executed. Since the events of the first type include events that are more important than any of the events included in the second type of event, the first type including the events that are more important than any of the events included in the second type of event. When the detailed history display for displaying the occurrence history of the above-mentioned event on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed, the second type of the simple history display for displaying the occurrence history of the second type of event on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. Since the first operation is required instead of the operation, the second type of events that are not relatively important can be browsed by a simple operation, while the first including relatively important events can be viewed. Since the types of events are not displayed in the simple history display, browsing can be restricted.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to display the contents of the error history data stored in the RAM 91c on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the display mode of the character string when the predetermined output condition is satisfied. However, when displaying the contents of the error history data on the liquid crystal display 51, an image encoded in a two-dimensional code or the like may be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is configured to display the contents of the error history data stored in the RAM 91c on the liquid crystal display 51 when the predetermined output condition is satisfied, but the predetermined output. When the condition is satisfied, the content of the error history data stored in the RAM 91c may be output by an electromagnetic signal or the like that can be specified by an external device.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays any event included in the second type of event in the detailed history display for displaying the occurrence history of the first type of event in the error history data on the liquid crystal display 51. More important events are medal payout error (E4), medal insertion error (E5), abnormal winning error (E7), RAM error (E8), setting change error, RAM clear (setting change), door open, door close. , Communication error, sub-control unit error, and information related to clearing the game history are displayed, but the important event may be an event whose importance is relatively higher than that of the second type event. ..

The first type of event is information that can be inferred that an operation related to the first operation has been performed as an important event (for example, change of advantage for the player, power ON / OFF, door). (Events such as opening of) and events suggesting the possibility of occurrence of fraudulent events (information such as errors related to medal selector 29 and communication errors), etc. It may include other events such as events of relatively low importance included in.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays all the contents of the error history data in the detailed history display for displaying the occurrence history of the first type of event on the liquid crystal display 51, while displaying the second type. In the simple history display in which the occurrence history of the above-mentioned event is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the display of important events among the events included in the first type of events is restricted, and some of the events that are not relatively important events are displayed. It is a configuration in which only events are displayed, and the first type of event displayed in the detailed history display and the second type of event displayed in the simple history display are configured to partially overlap, but the first A configuration in which one type of event and the second type of event do not overlap may be used.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can set a setting value which is advantageous for the player by operating the setting key switch 37, and the sub control unit 91 is advantageous as an important event in the simple history display. Since the occurrence history of the second type event including setting change error, RAM clear (setting change), door opening, and door closing, which can identify or guess that the setting of the degree has been changed, is displayed, the player can see it. It is possible to limit the viewing of events that can be identified or inferred that the setting of the advantage of the door has been changed.

As the first operation, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment executes the detailed history display when a predetermined output condition including the operation of the setting key switch 37 is satisfied, while as the second operation. The simple history display is executed when a predetermined output condition including that the effect switch 56 is operated in the operation mode of long press is satisfied, and the operation of the setting key switch 37 as the first operation is This is an operation that can be performed by a person who has a predetermined setting key and has the authority to set the advantage, and the operation in the operation mode of long-pressing the effect switch 56 as the second operation sets the advantage. Since it is an operation that can be performed regardless of whether or not the person has the authority to perform the operation, the setting key is possessed and the setting key switch 37 can be operated to view the event that can identify or infer that the setting of the advantage has been changed. Can be restricted to those who are capable of doing this, that is, those who have the authority to set the advantage.

In this embodiment, as the first operation, the sub control unit 91 executes the detailed history display when a predetermined output condition including the operation of the setting key switch 37 is satisfied. , The first operation may be any operation that can be performed by a person who has the authority to set the advantage, and input of a predetermined password, code, etc. that can be known only by the person who has the authority to set the advantage. , Operation of predetermined switches in a predetermined operation order, connection operation of a predetermined external device, or the like.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the detailed history display screen or the simple history display screen can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined output condition is satisfied, and the detailed history display screen and the simple history display screen and the simple history display screen can be displayed. On the history display screen, the date and time when a predetermined event occurs is displayed, and the current date and time acquired by the clock device 97 is also displayed on the history display screen. You can check the occurrence status of the event while comparing.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment includes a RAM 91c that can store control state data that is data used for controlling the effect and error history data that is data of the occurrence history of a predetermined event related to the slot machine 1. Is provided with a control state data area capable of storing control state data as a first storage area and an error history data area capable of storing error history data as a second storage area. When the output condition is satisfied, the contents of the error history data stored in the error history data area can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. , The control state data stored in the first storage area and the error history data stored in the second storage area are held by the backup RAM 61 capable of holding the stored data even when the power supply is stopped. When the data is started and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, it is determined whether or not the initialization condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the initialization condition is satisfied, the data is held by the backup RAM 61. Since the control state data is initialized and the error history data is retained without being initialized, even if the initialization condition is satisfied and the data held by the backup RAM 61 is initialized, the control state data is initialized. , It is possible to specify the occurrence history of a predetermined event before the initialization condition is satisfied.

In this embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is a storage means separate from the RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91, and is a backup RAM 61 in which data is held even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. Although the configuration is such that the stored data of the RAM 91c can be retained, the RAM 91c itself may be configured to be capable of retaining the stored data even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 stores the data stored in the RAM 91c in the RAM 91c with respect to the backup RAM 61 in which the data is held even if the power supply is stopped separately from the RAM 91c. It is configured to hold the stored data, and when the initialization condition is satisfied when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the control state data among the data stored in the backup RAM 61 is stored in the RAM 91c. By initializing without duplicating to, the control state data stored in the RAM 91c before the power supply is stopped is not restored to the RAM 91c, but when the initialization condition is satisfied, the backup RAM 61 is used. By not replicating and initializing the control state data among the stored data to the RAM 91c, the control state data stored in the RAM 91c may not be returned to the RAM 91c before the power supply is stopped.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can display the occurrence history of a predetermined event related to the slot machine 1 such as an error on the liquid crystal display 51 by performing a predetermined operation with the front door 1b open. It is a possible configuration.

In such a configuration, the clerk of the game hall originally displays the occurrence history of these events on the liquid crystal display 51 and confirms it, but for example, the error is eliminated in the situation where the player is playing the game. Therefore, even when the front door 1b is opened, there is a possibility that the occurrence history of the event related to the slot machine 1 may be displayed due to an erroneous predetermined operation.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can control the error state by detecting a predetermined error related to the slot machine 1, and the error state eliminates the cause of the error. The sub-control unit 91 stores the occurrence history of a plurality of types of events related to the slot machine 1 in the RAM 91c as error history data. When the predetermined output conditions are satisfied, the contents of the error history data can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As the predetermined output conditions, the front door 1b is in the open state and the predetermined output conditions are satisfied. If the front door 1b is in the open state after being controlled to the error state on the main control unit 41 side including the operation, and before the error state is released, the predetermined operation is performed. However, since the content of the error history data is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, in the situation where the front door 1b is opened to eliminate the cause of the error, the content of the error history data is displayed even if a predetermined operation is performed during that time. Since it is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to prevent the occurrence history of a predetermined event related to the slot machine 1 from being erroneously output in a situation where the player is playing a game.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to display the contents of the error history data stored in the RAM 91c on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the display mode of the character string when the predetermined output condition is satisfied. However, when displaying the content of the error history data on the liquid crystal display 51, an image encoded in a two-dimensional code or the like may be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is configured to display the contents of the error history data stored in the RAM 91c on the liquid crystal display 51 when the predetermined output condition is satisfied, but the predetermined output. When the condition is satisfied, the content of the error history data stored in the RAM 91c may be output by an electromagnetic signal or the like that can be specified by an external device.

In the sub control unit 91 of this embodiment, the sub control unit 91 stores the error history data in the RAM 91c, and when a predetermined output condition is satisfied, the content of the error history data can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is a possible configuration, and as a predetermined output condition, the front door 1b is in an open state and a predetermined operation is performed, and after being controlled to an error state on the main control unit 41 side, the error state is changed. If the front door 1b is opened before it is released, then if the error state is released, the error history is performed even if a predetermined operation is performed before the front door 1b is closed. Since the content of the data is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, in the situation where the front door 1b is opened to eliminate the cause of the error, the content of the error history data is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 even if a predetermined operation is performed during that time. Since it is not displayed on the screen, it is possible to prevent the occurrence history of a predetermined event related to the slot machine 1 from being erroneously output in a situation where the player is playing a game.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the error state by detecting, for example, that the overflow tank is full or the hopper is out of medals as a predetermined error regarding the slot machine 1. These error states require the opening of the front door 1b to eliminate the cause of the error, and the sub-control unit 91 includes a plurality of predetermined errors related to the slot machine 1 in the RAM 91c. The configuration is such that the occurrence history of various types of events is stored as error history data, and the contents of the error history data can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by satisfying the output conditions including the predetermined operation. As a predetermined error, the operation is an operation in a long press operation mode of the effect switch 56, which is different from the operation for canceling that the overflow tank is full or the hopper is out of medals, for example. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the contents of the error history data from being displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the same flow as the operation for canceling the error state.

Although examples and modifications of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the present invention, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included in.

In the above-described embodiment and modification, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a bet number is set by using medals and credits as a game value has been described, but the bet number is determined by using a game ball as a game value. It may be applied to a slot machine to be set or a fully credited slot machine to set the number of bets using only credit as a game value. When the game ball is used as a game value, for example, one medal can be associated with five game balls, and when the bet number is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of medals using.

Further, the value is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and 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 the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls are generated depending on the occurrence of a prize. You may apply a slot machine that can pay out any value.

Further, in the above-mentioned Examples and Modifications, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine has been shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention is used for gaming. It may be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines that play games by firing a gaming ball in the area.

1 Slot machine 91 Sub control unit 300 Direction button 301A Operation surface part 301B Side peripheral surface part 310 Directional button unit 311 Non-moving part 312 Moving part 321 Cam member 336 Rotation motor 361 Light emitting base 362 Lens member 363 Cover member 375A, 375B Projection part 379 LED for staging

Claims (1)

It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived after variable display of a plurality of variable display units and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units .
A game control means that controls the game,
An effect control means that performs an effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means, and an effect control means.
A start operation means for starting variable display of a plurality of variable display units, and
Derivation operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units and operated by the player to derive the display result, and
An operation mode notification means capable of discriminatingly notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means, and an operation mode notification means.
Equipped with
The game control means is
Predetermining means for determining the display result combinations that are allowed to be derived before the display result combinations are derived,
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result to be notified, the notification state control means for controlling the notification state in which the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is notified, and the notification state control means.
A control information generation means that generates control information and stores it in the control information storage area,
A control information transmitting means for transmitting control information stored in the control information storage area to the staging control means, and a control information transmitting means.
The start operation timing based on the operation of the start operation means and the derivation operation timing based on the end of the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit from which the display result is finally derived among the plurality of variable display units. , Including a control state update means capable of performing a process of updating the control state .
The control information generation means is
A predetermined control information generating means that generates predetermined control information based on the determination result of the prior determined means, and
Includes a state control information generating means that generates a plurality of types of state control information capable of specifying the control state of the game control means for each of a plurality of timings including the start operation timing and the derivation operation timing in one variation display . ,
The prior determination control information generation means becomes the notification target result when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result in both the notification state and the non-notification state different from the notification state. Predetermined control information is generated so that it can be specified but the advantageous operation mode cannot be specified.
The plurality of types of state control information generated by the state control information generation means at one timing are control states that can change between one variation display and another variation display , and are the same as the start operation timing in one variation display . The first state control information that can specify the control state that does not change with the derivation operation timing, and the second state control information that can specify the control state that can change with the start operation timing and the derivation operation timing in one variation display . , Including
The state control information generation means is a slot machine that generates a plurality of types of common state control information by common control at any of a plurality of timings.

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