JP2008093293A - Game machine and game parlor management apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a game parlor management apparatus for achieving improvement of game parlor management and improvement of amusement of players. <P>SOLUTION: A means for instructing an execution of a subsidiary game is provided with a means for memorizing the permission number for instructing an execution of a subsidiary game for memorizing the permission number for instructing an execution a subsidiary game capable of instructing the execution of the subsidiary game to a subsidiary game control unit. The means for memorizing the permission number for instructing the execution of the subsidiary game is provided with a means for clearing the permission number for instructing the execution of the subsidiary game for initializing the memorized permission number for instructing the execution of the subsidiary game based on the detection of the generation of a special game state by a special game state detection means, and a cleared information output means for outputting the cleared information capable of specifying the permission number for instructing the execution of the subsidiary game initialized by the means for clearing the permission number for instructing the execution of the subsidiary game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a game hall management apparatus, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs a variable display game and a gaming hall management apparatus that handles game information collected from the gaming machine with versatility.

  Conventionally, the number of start winning balls won in the start winning area provided in the game area is added and stored, and the variable display device is variably displayed for the number of times corresponding to the stored value, and then stop control is performed to identify when stopping In the gaming machine in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player if the identification information derivation control for deriving information is performed and the identification information at the time of the stop becomes specific identification information (for example, 777), A gaming machine that efficiently and variably displays by reducing the time during which identification information derivation control of the special variable display device is performed when the stored value of the number of winning prizes for which derivation control has not yet been performed exceeds a predetermined value Is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  As a result, when a lot of hitting balls may win in the start winning area in a relatively short time, the identification information derivation control of the variable display device based on the winning balls is not in time for an increase in winning balls. Is prevented from occurring.

  And when the number of starting winning balls held (the number of winnings is stored) is the upper limit of 4, a game machine is known that continues to output 4 pieces of hold information and transmits the 4 pieces of hold information to the hall computer. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).

  As a result, the hall computer can receive the four-hold information transmitted from the gaming machine and calculate statistical data such as the number of minutes of overflow in the four-hold state.

Also known is a Korean pachinko machine that executes a game consisting of a main game, which is a lottery game that triggers the execution of a subgame by winning, and a subgame, which is a lottery game that gives prizes to players by winning. It has been. In this Korean pachinko machine, there is known a configuration in which the number of SPINs that are given by winning the main game and clear the trigger for executing the sub game is cleared when the sub game is a big hit.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-115594 JP 2006-181087 A

  In such a gaming machine, it is difficult to grasp the number of SPINs cleared based on a predetermined timing from the outside of the gaming machine, so the probability that a prize is given to the player of the gaming machine or the winning is given. It was difficult to rationally adjust the operational aspects of the playground, such as determining the value of prizes.

  In addition, even when the sub game control device that controls the sub game of the Korean pachinko machine is replaced and the content of the sub game is changed, it is difficult to rationally adjust the above-mentioned game hall operation. It was.

  Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to rationally determine adjustments in the operation area of the game hall by making it possible to grasp the number of SPINs from the hall computer, improving management of the game hall, and improving the interest of the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, a game hall management device, and a gaming system including the gaming machine and the gaming hall management device.

  According to a representative embodiment of the present invention, a game that accepts a valuable value that is a value capable of executing a game, executes a game while consuming the received valuable value, and grants a prize based on the result of the game In a machine, a special game state in which a prize is awarded to a player based on a result of a main game controlled by the main game control device that controls the progress of the game and the execution of the main game, and the main game control device. A secondary game control device that controls the execution of a secondary game that determines whether or not to occur, wherein the primary game control device controls the execution of the primary game that limits the number of executions of the game per unit time. Game control means, slave game execution instruction means for instructing the slave game control device to execute the slave game in response to the result of the master game, and a special game letter generated based on the result of the slave game Special game state detection means for detecting the secondary game execution instruction means, wherein the secondary game execution instruction means stores the number of secondary game execution instructions that can be instructed to execute the game according to the secondary game control device. A secondary game execution instruction number storage means for initializing the stored secondary game execution instruction possible number based on detection of the occurrence of the special game state by the special game state detection means; And a clear information output means for outputting clear information that can specify the number of slave game execution instructions that has been initialized by the slave game execution instruction number clear means.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, the amount of cleared SPIN can be grasped with a simple configuration by a management device connected to the outside. In addition, by making it possible to grasp the amount of cleared SPINs, it is possible to effectively perform the operation and adjustment of gaming machines, the grasp of player bases, and the like.

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

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a hinge on the left side, and a front panel 3 that can be opened and closed in a single-opening manner with the hinge as an axis. A rectangular opening 31 is formed in the approximate center of the front panel 3. Below the opening 31, a bill accepting machine 2 and a prize dispenser 4 are provided.

  A light source unit (not shown) having substantially the same shape and area as the opening 31 is disposed on the back side of the front panel 3. On the front surface of the light source unit, a thin image display device 5 for displaying a game image such as a variable display image and a transmission plate 6 made of glass or transparent resin for protecting the image display device 5 are arranged. The light source unit includes a backlight (light source) (not shown) that irradiates the image display device 5 from the back side. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, a 21-inch LCD (liquid crystal display).

  The display screen displayed by the LCD is provided with a plurality of display screens (windows) such as a main screen 51 and a sub screen 71. The gaming machine 1 changes (changes display) the symbols (identification information) displayed on each display screen, stops (stops display) changes in the symbols displayed on each display screen, and produces a variable display game. Or the like to be displayed on each display screen.

  On the main screen 51, an effect of the main game started by the player operating the game start button 24 is displayed. The main game is a game that gives an opportunity to start a sub-game to be described later. By limiting the number of executions of the main game per unit time, the number of valuables consumed can be controlled. In other words, it can be said that the limit on the number of executions of the main game per unit time limits the number of valuable values consumed per unit time. With this function, it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively involved in the game.

  Here, on the main screen 51 of the image display device 5, an award-giving belt 55 composed of target second characters 55a to 55e arranged in a line vertically on the left side, which is an image relating to the main game, A first character 53 of a shell that is flying aiming at the target second characters 55a to 55e is displayed. On the award belt 55, the second characters 55a to 55e are displayed by scrolling the left side of the main screen 51 from top to bottom. The prize giving belt 55 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the sub screen 71 displays an image relating to the sub game, and a variable display area 73 (eg, “7”, “7”, “7”, etc.) including three symbols.

  Above the opening 31, there is provided a decoration 8 for displaying effects and information related to the variable display game. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, a pilot lamp (not shown) provided in the decoration unit 8 is turned on and a message to that effect is displayed. The decoration unit 8 is controlled by the main game control device 100 (see FIG. 2), and the display content changes.

  A decorative light emitting device (not shown) made up of a lamp, an LED, or the like is provided at a key point of the front panel 3. The decorative light emitting device emits light corresponding to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 when a big hit state or abnormality occurs.

  A speaker (sound output device) (not shown) is provided above the decoration portion 8. The speaker is controlled by the sub display control device 250 (see FIG. 2) and outputs a sound effect in the big hit state to improve the fun of the game.

  The banknote accepting machine 2 includes a slot 21, a game start button 24, and a banknote determination device (not shown). The bill accepting machine 2 is a device that accepts a bill inserted by the player into the insertion slot 21.

  The insertion slot 21 receives bills inserted by the player. When the banknote accepting machine 2 accepts the banknote, a banknote acceptance signal is transmitted to the main game control device 100 via the I / O port 110.

  The game start button 24 is a button for instructing the start of the game when operated by the player. When the game start switch 24A detects an operation of the game start button 24 by the player, a detection signal is output. A banknote determination apparatus is an apparatus which determines the authenticity and money amount of a banknote.

  The prize payer 4 includes a payout exit 41 for paying a prize to a player. The prize dispenser 4 is an apparatus that dispenses prizes to the player according to the game result. When the prize payer 4 detects a prize payout signal output from the main game control device 100, the prize payout machine 4 pays out a predetermined prize (for example, a gift certificate) stored in the prize hangar from the payout exit 41. As a result of the game by the player, points (GIFT) are awarded according to the award acquired. Based on the given points, prizes are paid out. Details of the points will be described later.

  Here, the prize giving belt 55 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  During execution of the main game, a plurality of second characters 55a to 55e are displayed in a vertical line on the left side of the main screen 51 at a time as shown in FIG. These second characters 55 a to 55 e constitute a prize giving belt 55. The second characters 55a to 55e are displayed so as to scroll the left side of the main screen 51 from top to bottom.

  When the second character is displayed on the upper left portion of the main screen 51, it is scrolled downward. When the second character reaches the lower left portion of the main screen 51, the second character is further pushed downward from the lower left portion of the main screen 51. Disappears. By repeating this action for each second character, the second character constituting the prize giving belt 55 is displayed in a variable manner.

  There are a plurality of types (for example, five types) of the award grant belt 55, and the type of the award grant belt 55 displayed on the main screen 51 is determined based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the number of SPINs. Each second character is arranged in advance so that the composition ratio of the second character constituting the prize giving belt 55 differs among the prize giving belts.

  There are a plurality of types of the second character, and the privilege given to the player when the first character hits for each type is different.

  Here, as will be described in detail later, when the player operates the game start button 24 to start the execution of the main game, whether the result of the main game is a game success, a point grant, or a game failure That is, whether or not the first character 53 of the cannon bullet hits the target second characters 55a to 55e and the second character to hit are determined by lottery. Then, an effect display of the main game corresponding to the result of the main game determined by the lottery is displayed.

  When the result of the main game is a game success (SPIN win), for example, an effect display in which the first character 53 hits the second character with the word “SPIN” added to the star is displayed, and the number of SPIN is 1. Are added. Based on this one SPIN number, the sub-game is executed once in the gaming machine 1.

  If the result of the main game is point grant, for example, a second character with a letter “S” attached to a star, a second character with a letter “A” attached to a star, and a star “B” An effect display that the first character 53 hits is displayed on either the second character with the character "" or the second character with the character "C" on the star, and a predetermined number of points are displayed to the player. (A predetermined amount of valuable value).

  Further, when the result of the main game is a game failure, an effect display in which the first character 53 does not hit any of the second characters 55 is displayed.

  FIG. 2 shows a main part of the control system centering on the main game control device 100, the LCD control device 150, the sub game control device 200, and the sub display control device 250 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

  The control system of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main game control device 100, an LCD control device 150, a sub game control device 200, and a sub display control device 250.

  The main game control device 100 is a control device that performs overall control of the game (control processing of the progress of the entire game, control processing of the progress of the main game, and control of other control devices and each controlled device). RAM 113, communication port 114, and I / O port 110. The main game control device 100 functions as main game control means.

  The CPU 111 is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the game control of the main game and the control of the entire gaming machine. The ROM 112 is a memory that stores invariant information for game control of the main game and control of the entire gaming machine. The RAM 113 is a memory that stores a program and control data for executing control processing and is used as a work area in processing executed by the CPU 111. The communication port 114 and the I / O port 110 are input / output ports for the main game control apparatus 100 to transmit / receive signals to / from other devices.

  These CPU 111, ROM 112, RAM 113, communication port 114, and I / O port 110 are connected by a bus. The bus is configured by an address bus and a data bus used by the CPU 111 for reading and writing data.

  The CPU 111 includes a calculation unit and performs various calculation processes for game control. The ROM 112 stores a program for executing control processing and control data (for example, a determination value for lottery).

  The RAM 113 stores a lottery random number storage area generated by the CPU 111, and other various data (for example, the number of credits (value value) received by the gaming machine 1 when the player inserts banknotes, and the prize (special value) acquired by the player A storage area for temporarily storing a valuable value) and the like, and a work area for temporarily storing data necessary for the operation of the CPU 111.

  The I / O port 110 includes a low-pass filter and a buffer gate, and functions as an input / output interface for transmitting and receiving signals from the game start switch 24A, the bill acceptor 2 and the prize dispenser 4. Further, the I / O port 110 is an input / output for transmitting / receiving various signals such as a start signal (SPIN signal), a count signal, a discharge command signal, and a special prize signal to / from the sub game control device 200 via the relay board 300. Functions as an interface.

  The communication port 114 is connected to the LCD control device 150. The communication port 114 transmits a main display control command signal related to the display of the main game from the CPU 111 to the LCD control device 150 and receives a response signal.

  The main game control device 100 is connected to the game start switch 24 </ b> A, the bill accepting machine 2, and the prize dispenser 4 via the I / O port 110. The game start switch 24A is a switch that detects that the game start button 24 has been operated.

  The main game control device 100 displays, on the LCD control device 150, a main game effect pattern command that designates an effect pattern of the main game and a standby screen display in the customer waiting state as a main display control command signal by the CPU 111 and the communication port 114. Demo display command for instructing, main game result command for instructing the result mode of the main game, jackpot command for instructing display during the jackpot, credit number display command for instructing display of the remaining number of value received, award awarded An award display command for instructing display of the number of accounts, a settlement display command for instructing display of the settlement status, an error command for instructing display of error contents in error, a recovery method from the error, and the like are transmitted.

  The sub game control device 200 is a control device for controlling a sub game, and includes a game microcomputer 201, an input interface 202, an output interface 203, and an external communication terminal 204. The sub game control device 200 functions as a slave game control means. The gaming microcomputer 201 includes a CPU that controls the game control of the subgame, a ROM that stores invariant information for the game control of the subgame, and a RAM that is used as a work area during the game control of the subgame. Further, the gaming microcomputer 201 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM are housed in one IC package.

  An identification number uniquely set in the gaming microcomputer 201 can be output from the external communication terminal 204, and an inspection device, a game hall management device 501, and an information collection terminal device 504 are connected to the external communication terminal 204. Connected.

  The inspection apparatus can detect an illegal act such as replacement or modification of the gaming microcomputer 201 based on the identification number of the gaming microcomputer 201. The game hall management device 501 can identify the gaming machine by the identification number of the gaming microcomputer 201.

  The gaming microcomputer 201 receives a start signal and a count signal via the input interface 202 and performs various processes such as a big hit lottery.

  In addition, the gaming microcomputer 201 transmits a display control command signal according to the sub display control device 250 via the output interface 203 to cause the sub display control device 250 to generate a display image related to the sub game.

  Receiving the start signal, the sub game control device 200 extracts the sub-game random number counter value at the timing of receiving the start signal. The extracted random number counter value is stored in the sub game start storage area of the RAM 113 in the sub game control device 200 with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit. The sub game control device 200 executes the sub game based on the random number counter value. Further, the sub game control device 200 outputs a symbol determination signal to be described later to the main game control device 100 at the end of the sub game.

  Further, when the result of the sub game is to generate a special prize, the sub game control apparatus 200 changes the gaming state to the special prize state (big hit state), and the main game control apparatus 100 via the output interface 203 is awarded a special prize. In addition to outputting a signal, a sub display control command signal for causing the sub display control device 250 to start displaying the big hit effect of the sub game is output.

  The special prize state is an example of a special gaming state in which a special benefit is given to the player. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the special prize state, points awarded to the player are increased when the main game is awarded points. Furthermore, when the special prize state ends, a predetermined prize (for example, a gift certificate having a value corresponding to the number of payment points) is paid out.

  In addition, the sub game control device 200 receives either a predetermined number of count signals transmitted from the main game control device 100 (for example, 15 × 9 = 135) or an elapse of a predetermined time. ) Is completed, the special prize state is terminated, the output of the special prize signal to the main game control device 110 is stopped, and a sub display control command signal for terminating the sub game big hit effect display is given to the sub display control device 250. Output.

  Specifically, when the sub game control device 200 receives the start signal, the image display device 5 starts a sub game (variable display game) in which the symbols displayed on the sub screen 71 change, and images related to the sub game are displayed. Is displayed.

  When the sub game control device 200 receives the start signal at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the sub game random number counter value extracted at the start signal reception timing is a winning value), the sub game control device 200 Stops the sub game in a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a state where three symbols displayed on the sub screen 71 are aligned, that is, a big hit symbol), and the result of the sub game is a big hit.

  Further, the game microcomputer 201 transmits a special prize signal to the main game control device 100 via the relay board 300 to notify the main game control device 100 of the big hit of the sub game.

  When the main game control device 100 receives the special prize signal transmitted from the sub game control device 200, the main game control device 100 outputs a prize payout signal to the prize payout device 4. That is, a predetermined prize is given to the player by the big hit of the sub game.

  The sub game control device 200 is connected to the sub display control device 250 by the game microcomputer 201 and the output interface 203 as a sub display control command signal as a variation pattern command, a symbol command, a symbol stop command, a start memory display command, a demonstration display command. The jackpot command and the error command are transmitted. Further, the sub game control device 200 transmits a command signal for changing the display mode depending on the game state such as the normal game state, the probability variation state, and the variation time reduction state.

  Communication from the sub game control device 200 to the sub display control device 250 is a unidirectional connection, and a response from the sub display control device 250 to the sub game control device 200 is not transmitted. This is to eliminate illegal signal input to the sub game control device 200.

  The sub display control device 250 functions as a display control unit together with the main game control device 100 and the sub game control device 200. The sub display control device 250 includes a gaming microcomputer 251, an input interface 252, an output interface 253, a GDP (Graphic Display Processor) 256, and an image ROM 257.

  The gaming microcomputer 251 includes a CPU that controls display control of the subgame, a ROM that stores invariant information (for example, control data for the image data) for display control of the subgame, and display control of the subgame. It is equipped with a RAM in which a work area is provided. Further, the gaming microcomputer 251 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM are housed in one IC package.

  The image ROM 257 is a memory that stores image data (symbol data, background image data, moving image character data, texture data, etc.).

  The CPU provided in the gaming microcomputer 251 is an arithmetic processing unit for display control. The CPU executes the program stored in the ROM included in the gaming microcomputer 251 and thereby performs image control information for the variable display game according to the gaming state based on the signal transmitted from the main gaming control device 100. (Symbol display information composed of sprite data, polygon data, etc., background screen information, video object screen information, etc.) is calculated. Then, the CPU instructs the GDP 256 to generate an image signal to be displayed on the image display device 5.

  The GDP 256 draws an image (polygon image or normal bitmap image) based on the image data stored in the image ROM 257 and the contents calculated by the game microcomputer 251. For example, when a polygon image is drawn, the polygon image is drawn and a predetermined texture is pasted on each polygon and stored in a frame buffer included in the GDP 256. In the frame buffer, image data to be displayed on the image display device 5 is temporarily stored.

  The GDP 256 also performs drawing processing such as point drawing, line drawing, triangle drawing, texture mapping, alpha blending, shading processing (such as glow shading), and hidden surface removal (such as Z buffer processing). The image signal subjected to these drawing processes is stored in a frame buffer provided in the GDP 256.

  Then, the GDP 256 transmits the image stored in the frame buffer to the LCD control device 150 via the relay substrate 300 at a predetermined timing (a timing based on the vertical synchronization signal V_SYNC and the horizontal synchronization signal H_SYNC).

  Here, a plurality of frame buffers are set, and the GDP 256 can be superimposed on an arbitrary image and output.

  An oscillator (not shown) that supplies a clock signal is connected to the GDP 256. The clock signal generated by the oscillator defines the operating period of GDP 256. Further, based on the clock signal output from the oscillator, a vertical synchronization signal (V_SYNC) and a horizontal synchronization signal (H_SYNC) are generated and output as timing signals to the LCD control device 150 via the relay substrate 300.

  The output interface 253 outputs a video signal of an image related to the sub game generated by the sub display control device 250 to the LCD control device 150.

  The sub display control device 250 is connected to an LED and a lamp (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 1. The sub display control device 250 controls these LEDs and lamps to display decorations according to the gaming state of the sub game.

  The sub display control device 250 is connected to a speaker that outputs sound effects based on a control signal transmitted from the sub display control device 250.

  The LCD control device 150 functions as a display control device together with the main game control device 100 and the sub display control device 250, and specifically controls the generation of a display image of the main game and the display of the LCD (image display device) 5.

  The LCD control device 150 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, communication port, video input circuit, GDP, VRAM, and video controller.

  These CPU, ROM, RAM, communication port, video input circuit, GDP, VRAM and video controller are connected by a bus. The bus is configured by an address bus and a data bus used by the CPU, GDP, and video controller for reading and writing data.

  The communication port is a data input / output unit for performing data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol. The LCD control device 150 is connected to the main game control device 100 via a communication port, and receives a control signal transmitted from the main game control device 100 via the communication port.

  The LCD control device 150 is connected to the sub display control device 250 via the relay substrate 300. The video signal transmitted from the sub display control device 250 is received by the video input circuit.

  The ROM is a memory that stores data such as image data (for example, pattern data, background image data, moving image character data, texture data) related to the program and the main game, and control data for the image data.

  The RAM is a memory provided with a work area during operation of the CPU. The VRAM is a memory provided with a frame buffer for temporarily storing image data displayed on the image display device 5.

  The CPU is an arithmetic processing unit for display control. The CPU executes a display control program stored in the ROM.

  That is, based on the main display control command signal transmitted from the main game control device 100, the CPU displays the image data (for example, sprite data, polygon data, etc.) related to the main game stored in the ROM. Information, background screen information, moving picture object screen information) is calculated according to the image control information for the main game, and the GDP is instructed to generate an image signal to be displayed on the main screen 51 of the image display device 5.

  Further, the CPU receives the video signal transmitted from the sub display control device 250, and uses the main game image and the received sub game image generated by the GDP, and the main game image and the sub game image. To generate an image signal to be displayed on the image display device 5.

  Based on the contents calculated by the CPU, the GDP performs, for example, polygon drawing (or normal bitmap drawing) of an image, and a predetermined texture is pasted on each polygon and stored in the frame buffer of the VRAM. To do.

  The GDP also performs drawing processing such as point drawing, line drawing, triangle drawing, texture mapping, alpha blending, shading processing, and hidden surface removal. The image signal subjected to these drawing processes is stored in a frame buffer of the VRAM.

  Then, the GDP transmits the image stored in the frame buffer of the VRAM to the image display device 5 at a predetermined timing (timing based on the vertical synchronization signal V_SYNC and the horizontal synchronization signal H_SYNC).

  Here, the frame buffer sets a plurality of frame buffers in a predetermined storage area of the VRAM, and the GDP superimposes and outputs the main game image and the sub game image, thereby outputting the main game image and the sub game image. An image signal to be displayed on the image display device 5 is generated in a state where the game image is synthesized so that the sub game image is displayed on the sub screen 71.

  Based on the generated image signal, the main screen 51 on which the main game image is displayed and the sub screen 71 on which the sub game image is displayed are displayed. The main game image is displayed on the main screen 51, and the sub game image is displayed on the main screen 51. It is displayed superimposed on the image display device 5 so as to be displayed on the sub screen 71 (see FIG. 1).

  An oscillator that supplies a clock signal is connected to the GDP. The clock signal generated by the oscillator defines the operating period of GDP. Further, based on the clock signal output from the oscillator, a vertical synchronization signal (V_SYNC) and a horizontal synchronization signal (H_SYNC) are generated and output to the image display device 5 as timing signals.

  The VRAM is provided with a frame buffer for temporarily storing image data displayed on the image display device 5. The GDP renders an image based on the image control information calculated by the CPU as described above, and stores the image signal in the frame buffer of the VRAM.

  The video input circuit is a circuit for receiving a video signal related to the sub game transmitted from the sub game display control device 250. The video signal is an RGB signal (digital RGB or analog RGB), but other video signals may be used.

  When the CPU receives the video signal of the sub game from the video input circuit, the CPU instructs the GDP to generate the image signal to be displayed on the image display device 5 by combining with the image of the main game as described above.

  Based on an instruction to generate an image signal by the CPU, the GDP superimposes and outputs the main game image and the sub game image so that the sub game image is displayed on the sub screen 71. Thus, an image signal to be displayed on the image display device 5 is generated in a state where the main game image and the sub game image are combined so that the sub game image is displayed on the sub screen 71 (sub window). Is done.

  The video controller converts the image data generated by the GDP into a video signal and transmits it to the image display device 5.

  The LCD control device 150 is connected to the image display device 5. The image display device 5 functions as a display device.

  The LCD control device 150 is connected to the main game control device 100 and receives a control signal from the main game control device 100. The LCD control device 150 is connected to the sub display control device 250 via the relay substrate 300. The connection is a unidirectional connection from the sub display control device 250 to the LCD control device 150. Therefore, the connection from the sub game control device 200 to the sub display control device 250 and the LCD control device 150 is unidirectional.

  The relay board 300 relays transmission / reception of signals between the main game control device 100 or the LCD control device 150 and the sub game control device 200 or the sub display control device 250.

  Specifically, the relay board 300 has various information related to the execution of the subgame game and the image display in the gaming machine 1, for example, a start signal for instructing the execution start of the subgame, a count signal for proceeding the display display of the subgame, A special signal for instructing that the sub-game has won a big prize as a result of the internal lottery, a discharge command signal output based on the start signal from the sub-game control device 200, a video signal for displaying a display image of the sub-game, etc. Relay signals for transmission and reception. Note that the relay substrate 300 may be provided with a photocoupler that removes noise from each signal and shapes the waveform of the signal.

  A power supply device (not shown) of the gaming machine includes a backup power supply unit and a power failure monitoring circuit in addition to the power supply circuit. When detecting the voltage drop of the power supply device, the power failure monitoring circuit sequentially outputs a power failure detection signal and a reset signal to the main game control device 100, the sub game control device 200, and the like.

  When the main game control device 100 or the like receives a power failure detection signal, the main game control device 100 or the like performs a predetermined power failure process, and when receiving a reset signal, stops the operation of the CPU. The backup power supply unit supplies backup power to the RAM of the main game control device 100 and the like, so that the number of credits, specific value and game data (game state information indicating a game state such as jackpot, start signal, special prize signal and count signal) Etc.), etc.

  In the present embodiment, the main game control device 100 and the LCD control device 150 are connected via the communication port 114 and a communication port 164 described later, but not limited to this, the communication port 114 and the communication port 164 are connected. You may comprise so that it may connect directly by a bus | bath, without going through. In this case, the bus is constituted by an address bus and a data bus used for reading and writing data.

  Further, in this embodiment, the sub display control device 250 is provided separately from the main game control device 100 and the sub game control device 200, but the sub display control device 250 is provided as the main game control device 100 or the game control device 200. And may be configured integrally.

  In this embodiment, the LCD control device 150 is provided separately from the main game control device 100 and the sub display control device 250. However, the LCD control device 150 is provided in the main game control device 100 or the sub display control device 250. You may comprise integrally.

  Here, the operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  3 and 4 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the main game control apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the operation related to the output of the start signal of the main game control apparatus 100 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main game control device 100 that controls the progress of the game and the execution of the main game has credits (game value data consumed in accordance with the game execution) corresponding to the amount of the banknote received by the gaming machine 1. ) Credit number storage means 100D for storing the number, main game control means 100A for controlling the execution of the main game for limiting the number of executions of the game per unit time, and a SPIN winning determination for determining the main game success / failure lottery result Means 100B, a SPIN number storage means 100E for storing the number of SPINs given to the player due to the success of the main game, and a symbol confirmation signal output from the sub game control device 200 in response to the end of the effect of the sub game. Number of symbols and symbols stored in the symbol determination signal input means 100J to be detected and the SPIN number storage means 100E The starting memory number in the sub game control device 200 is estimated from the symbol determination signal detected by the constant signal input means 100J, and the output of the start signal is controlled based on the estimated starting memory number, and the special gaming state (sub game big hit ), The start signal output control means 100C for clearing the stored SPIN number, the start memory number storage means 100F for storing the start memory number estimated by the start signal output control means 100C, and the start signal output A start signal output unit 100G that outputs a start signal according to a control result of the control unit 100C, and a clear information output unit 100H that outputs clear information that can specify the number of SPINs cleared by the start signal output control unit 100C.

  The main game control unit 100A, the SPIN winning determination unit 100B, the start signal output control unit 100C, the start signal output unit 100G, the clear signal output unit 100H, and the symbol determination signal input unit 100J are included in the CPU 111 included in the main game control device 100. This is realized by executing a program stored in the ROM 112. The credit number storage unit 100D, the SPIN number storage unit 100E, and the starting storage number storage unit 100F are such that the CPU 111 provided in the main game control device 100 executes a program stored in the ROM 112 and inputs / outputs data to / from the RAM 113. It is realized by.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an operation related to the setting of the main game control device 100 according to the present embodiment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main game control device 100 sets a setting unit 100K for setting conditions relating to the execution of the game of the gaming machine 1 based on a setting operation by an employee of the game hall, and an instruction from the setting unit 100K. Based on the value, the added value amount changing means 100L for changing the amount of points given to the player based on one big hit of the sub game, and the length of the execution interval of the main game based on the instruction of the setting means 100K The average game time changing means 100M for changing the length and the average game time changing means 100N for changing the probability that the sub game will be executed as a result of the main game lottery based on the instruction of the setting means 100K.

  The setting means 100K, the added value amount changing means 100L, the average game time changing means 100M, and the average game time changing means 100N are realized by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control device 100 executing a program stored in the ROM 112. Is done.

  When a player inserts a banknote into the insertion slot 21, the banknote determination device provided in communication with the insertion slot 21 determines the authenticity and amount of the banknote, and the inserted banknote is a regular banknote. Will accept this bill. When the banknote accepting machine 2 accepts the banknote, a banknote acceptance signal is transmitted to the main game control device 100 via the I / O port 110.

  When receiving the banknote acceptance signal transmitted from the banknote accepting machine 2, the CPU 111 adds the number of credits corresponding to the amount of the accepted banknote and stores it in the RAM 113 functioning as a credit number storage unit. Further, the CPU 111 outputs a display control signal for adding the display of the balance of the number of credits displayed on the image display device 5 to the LCD control device 150.

  The banknote accepted by the banknote accepting machine 2 is stored in a banknote storage (not shown). Further, the current credit amount is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, upper left) of the main screen 51. A balance display unit composed of a 7-segment LED or a liquid crystal display may be provided, and the current credit number may be displayed on the balance display unit.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 provides a game by accepting a bill, but is not limited to this, and is not limited to a coin, a valuable medium such as a predetermined coin or medal that is given a value capable of executing the game, or a prepaid card. The game may be provided based on the recorded valuable data having a value capable of executing the game.

  Here, the prepaid card is a card on which valuable data is recorded using magnetism, IC (integrated circuit) or the like. In this case, a card unit that communicates with the insertion slot 21 and reads / writes information stored in a prepaid card or the like is provided. The gaming machine 1 may accept the value possessed by the valuable data as a credit by reading out the valuable data stored in the prepaid card by the card unit.

  Further, a game may be provided by using an ID card having a uniquely defined ID number and a server that manages valuable data. In this case, the ID number of the ID card possessed by the player is associated with the valuable data possessed by the player. And the gaming machine 1 has the valuable data by reading the ID number of the ID card inserted into the gaming machine 1 by the player by the card unit and subtracting the valuable value stored in the server corresponding to the ID number. Value may be accepted as credit.

  The player can execute the game by operating the game start button 24 and consuming a predetermined number of credits (for example, 100 yen) corresponding to one game. When the number of remaining credits is less than a predetermined unit, the player cannot execute the game.

  Then, when the game start switch 24A detects the operation of the game start button 24 by the player, a detection signal is output. When the CPU 111 receives the detection signal output from the game start switch 24A via the I / O port 110, the CPU 111 subtracts the number of credits stored in the RAM 113 functioning as a credit number storage unit, corresponding to one game, Run the main game. The CPU 111 functions as main game control means.

  Further, the CPU 111 outputs a display control signal for instructing subtraction of the display of the balance of the credit amount displayed on the image display device 5 to the LCD control device 150.

  In the main game, as shown in FIG. 1, a first character 53 simulating a cannon bullet displayed on the upper right portion of the display screen on the main screen 51 is displayed on the left side of the display screen in a vertical line. A state in which the aircraft is flying toward the prize giving belt 55 composed of the second characters 55a to 55e simulating the above is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as the main game, a game is executed in which whether or not the first character 53 hits the second character 55 is determined by lottery. When the first character 53 hits one of the second characters 55a to 55e, a prize is awarded to the player, and the sub game is executed on the sub screen 71, or points are awarded to the player. On the other hand, if the first character 53 does not hit any of the second characters 55a to 55e and passes through the gap between the second characters 55a to 55e, the game fails and the sub-game is not executed, and the player points. Is not granted.

  The CPU 111 determines whether the game is successful, points are given, or the game is unsuccessful when the player operates the game start button 24 to start execution of the main game, that is, the first character 53 of the cannon bullet. The random number for the lottery that determines whether or not the target second character 55a to 55e hits and what kind of privilege to grant when it hits is extracted.

  Next, the CPU 111 acquires the extracted random number. Then, the CPU 111 functioning as the SPIN winning determination means 100C compares the acquired random number value with the winning value, and the random value is a winning value at which the main game is a game success or a point grant value. The result of the main game is determined by determining whether the value is any of these values. Here, most of the random number values used in the main game lottery are constituted by winning values of the main game success, and the point grant value and the outlier value are extracted with a low probability (for example, 1/40 each). Good.

  Instead of generating internal lottery random numbers by software processing executed by the CPU 111, a random number generator for generating random numbers is provided in the main game control device 100, and lottery random numbers output from the random number generator are used. The result of the main game may be determined.

  Further, a predetermined number of points awarded to the player can be exchanged for prizes. Also, points can be used for the main game in the same way as credits.

  Based on the extracted random number result, the CPU 111 controls the execution of the main game displayed on the main screen 51.

  When the result of the main game is a game success, first, the CPU 111 that functions as the start signal output control unit 100C stores the RAM 113 that functions as the SPIN number storage unit 100E according to the success of the main game (SPIN winning). 1 is added to the stored SPIN memory (see step S303 in FIG. 7).

  Next, the CPU 111 functioning as the start signal output control means 100C subtracts 1 from the SPIN storage stored in the RAM 113 functioning as the SPIN number storage means 100E when outputting the start signal instructing the start of the sub game. Then (see step S803 in FIG. 10), 1 is added to the start memory number stored in the RAM 113 functioning as the start memory number storage means 100F (see step S804 in FIG. 10).

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 functioning as the start signal output means 100G transmits a start signal from the I / O port 110 to the sub game control device 200 via the relay board 300 (see step S104 in FIG. 5 and step S805 in FIG. 10). .

  When the result of the main game is a game success, a main display control command signal for instructing an image for producing the main game is displayed on the LCD control device in order to display an image corresponding to the game success on the image display device 5. 150 through the communication port 114.

  When the result of the main game is a game failure, in order to display an image corresponding to the game failure on the image display device 5, a main display control command signal for instructing an image for producing the main game is displayed on the LCD control device 150. Sent.

  Then, when the result of the main game is point grant, the CPU 111 gives the player points according to the result of the main game.

  In addition, in order to display an image corresponding to the given points on the image display device 5, a main display control command signal for instructing an image for producing the main game is transmitted to the LCD control device 150.

  The image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the result of the main game lottery based on the main display control command signal.

  When the sub game control device 200 receives the start signal transmitted from the main game control device 100, the sub game control device 200 executes the sub game.

  In the sub game, as shown in FIG. 1, an effect of the sub game executed according to the result of the main game is displayed on the sub screen 71. The sub game is a game for determining whether to give a prize to a player.

  In the display areas provided on the left, middle, and right of the variable display area 73 displayed in the sub-screen 71 at the lower center of the display screen of the image display device 5, symbols (for example, “0” to “9”) are displayed. The display of the 12 numbers of symbols by the numbers up to and the English letters “A” and “B”) is changed, and a variable display game as a sub game is performed.

  The gaming machine 1 is output from the main game control device 100 by the sub game control device 200 to be described later (specifically, when the sub game start determination is made at a predetermined timing due to the success of the main game). If the lottery result of the sub game extracted when the start signal is detected is a win value, the sub game is displayed in a predetermined symbol combination (for example, the variable display area 73 of the sub screen 71). The game is stopped in a state where three symbols are aligned, that is, a jackpot symbol), and the result of the sub game is a jackpot state.

  On the other hand, when the sub game start decision is made at a timing other than the predetermined timing (when the sub game lottery result extracted when the start signal is detected is an outlier), the sub game result is , And it stops, and stops in a mode other than a predetermined symbol combination.

  When the symbol of the sub game is stopped due to either big hit or loss, the sub game control device 200 outputs a symbol determination signal to the main game control device 200. The CPU 111 functioning as the start signal output control means 100C, when the CPU 111 functioning as the symbol determination signal input means 100J detects the symbol determination signal, 1 is calculated from the starting memory number stored in the RAM 113 functioning as the starting memory number storage means 100F. Is subtracted (see step S704 in FIG. 9).

  Thus, when the start signal is output, 1 is added to the start memory number stored in the RAM 113 functioning as the start memory number storage unit 100F, and the CPU 111 functioning as the symbol determination signal input unit 100J outputs the symbol determination signal. Each time it is detected, the main game control device 100 estimates the sub game start memory number by subtracting 1 from the start memory number stored in the RAM 113 functioning as the start memory number storage means 100F.

  Then, the sub game control device 200 outputs a special prize signal to the main game control device 100 when the result of the sub game is a big hit. When the CPU 111 functioning as the main game control means 100A does not detect the special signal that has been detected after detecting the special signal, the CPU 111 sets a SPIN number clear command (see step S602 in FIG. 8) (stored in the RAM 113). .

  The CPU 111 functioning as the start signal output control unit 100C that has acquired the SPIN number clear command initializes the SPIN storage stored in the RAM 113 functioning as the SPIN number storage unit 100E (for example, the number of SPIN storages = 0). (See step S702 in FIG. 9). Then, the CPU 111 functioning as the clear information output unit 100H outputs clear information that can specify the number of SPINs cleared by the start signal output control unit 100C (see step S1202 in FIG. 14).

  Further, as described above, the CPU 111 functioning as the setting unit 100K instructs the sub-game one big hit by instructing the added value amount changing unit 100L, the average game time changing unit 100M, and the SPIN winning rate changing unit 100N. Based on this, setting conditions such as the amount of points given to the player, the length of the execution interval of the main game, and the result of the main game lottery, the probability that the sub game will be executed can be changed.

  Then, the main game control unit 100A executes the main game based on the setting content of the setting unit 100K.

  Here, the setting means 100K can increase the value of the prize paid out from the gaming machine 1 by allowing the employees of the game hall to set the amount of points given to the player based on one big hit of the sub game. It is possible to make management adjustments by improving the interest of the player and reducing the value of the prize to be paid out and improving the profit of the playground.

  In addition, the setting unit 100K can set the execution interval of the main game by employees of the game hall, etc., so that the execution interval of the main game executed on the gaming machine 1 is increased and the unit of the game executed on the gaming machine 1 Management by reducing the number of times per hour, reducing the rate of decrease in the player's input amount, or reducing the execution interval of the main game to speed up the progress of the game and improve the profit of the playground Can be adjusted.

  In addition, the setting means 100K can set the probability of the sub game to be executed as a result of the main game lottery by the employees of the game hall, etc., thereby increasing the frequency of execution of the sub game executed on the gaming machine 1 and playing the game. Management adjustments can be made by improving the interest of the player, reducing the execution frequency of the subgame, speeding up the progress of the game, and improving the profit of the playground.

  In addition, for the adjustment of the amusement hall employees, etc. by the above-mentioned value added amount changing means 100L, average game time changing means 100M, and SPIN winning rate changing means 100N, one setting is selected from a preset setting range. It is desirable to do so. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a gaming machine from providing a gaming machine with an excessively high gambling property, and to provide a fair gaming machine that allows a player to play with peace of mind.

  In addition, on the sub screen 71, an image based on the progress of the game (for example, a big hit display which is a display for notifying that the result of the sub game is a big hit, a fanfare display or a sub game which is a display for producing a big hit of the sub game) Ending display or the like indicating that the big hit effect is finished and the next sub game is displayed is displayed.

  Further, when the result of the sub game is a big hit state, a prize is awarded to the player.

  Specifically, the main game progresses in a gaming state advantageous to the player by detecting a special signal output from the sub game control device 200 based on the big hit of the sub game, and the player changes to the normal character. In comparison, the point value can be easily acquired, and the acquired point value increases. When the special game signal output from the sub game control device 200 based on the big hit of the sub game is no longer detected, the CPU 111 determines that the special game status has ended and stores the SPIN number storage means 100E (RAM 113) to the player. The stored SPIN number is cleared, and the player is instructed to pay out (pay) the point value given to the player stored in the RAM 113.

  The CPU 111 transmits a payout command signal for converting the points given to the player based on the instruction to a prize and paying out to the player to the prize payer 4. Then, the prize dispenser 4 that has received the dispensing instruction signal from the CPU 111 automatically dispenses a prize such as a gift certificate stored in the prize storage from the dispensing outlet 41.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is configured to automatically give out a prize based on the big hit of the sub game. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is connected to a prize payout button (not shown) and a prize payout button. A prize payout switch (not shown) is provided in the prize payer 4, and the player waits for detection of a detection signal output from the prize payout switch to detect an operation of the prize payout button. The prize stored in the prize hangar may be paid out from the payout exit according to the acquired specific value.

  In this case, the prize dispenser 4 transmits a prize dispense signal to the main game control apparatus 100 via the I / O port 110, and the CPU 111 receives the prize dispense signal transmitted from the prize dispenser 4 in the RAM 113. A specific valuable value storage area may be provided, and the number of specific valuable values corresponding to the paid out prize may be subtracted from the specific valuable value stored in the specific valuable value storage area. Further, the CPU 111 may output a display control signal for subtracting the display of the balance of the specific value displayed on the image display device 5 to the LCD control device 150.

  In this case, the current specific value may be displayed at a predetermined position (for example, upper right) of the main screen 51. In addition to the image display device 5, a balance display unit composed of a 7-segment LED or a liquid crystal display may be provided, and the current specific value may be displayed on the balance display unit.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. This main process is executed by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control apparatus 100.

  When the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 111 first executes an initialization process for setting initial values for various control parameters (S101).

  After that, the CPU 111 performs processing such as waveform shaping on the operation signal of the game start button 24 output from the game start switch 24A input via the I / O port 110, the bill acceptance signal from the bill acceptor 2, and the like. The input information is confirmed (S102).

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 outputs data related to the control of the gaming machine to the predetermined output destination via the I / O port 110 (S103).

  For example, the CPU 111 outputs board external information for outputting the state of the gaming machine 1 to the management computer connected via the I / O port 110. The board external information is edited by a main game process (see step S214 in FIG. 8) described later.

  The board external information includes information related to the progress state of the main game, such as whether a game is being executed by the player or whether the main game is successful.

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 performs a command transmission process for outputting a control signal described later to the LCD control device 150 and the sub game control device 200 (S104).

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 executes main game processing (S105). The main game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 performs error monitoring processing for monitoring abnormalities of various switches and sensors (S106).

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 performs a valuable value acceptance process for adding a valuable value for executing a game in accordance with the insertion of a bill by the player (S107). When a player inserts a banknote from the insertion slot 21 of the banknote receiving machine 2, a banknote determination device (not shown) provided in the banknote receiving machine 2 determines the authenticity and the amount of the inserted banknote. When the inserted banknote is a regular banknote, the CPU 111 adds the number of credits stored in the RAM 113 according to the amount of the banknote.

  Thereafter, when the special game signal output from the sub game control device 200 is no longer detected based on the sub game jackpot executed in the sub game process (see step 907 in FIG. 11), the CPU 111 hits the sub game jackpot. After determining that the production has ended and giving a specific prize, a prize payout process for paying out a predetermined prize (for example, a gift certificate) within the range of the awarded prize is executed (S108).

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 repeats the main process. However, the processes of S101 to S108 are not necessarily executed every time the main process is executed.

  For example, the initialization process (S101) is executed only once immediately after the power is turned on.

  Further, the input process (S102) monitors the input signal every time, but the output process (S103) may be executed every other occurrence of an interrupt. That is, instead of completing all the processes in one interrupt process, the main process may be repeatedly executed a plurality of times to complete a series of game control processes.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the main game process according to the first embodiment of this invention. This main game process is executed by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control device 100.

  First, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the main game is being executed (S201). If the main game is being executed, the process proceeds to step S210. On the other hand, if the main game is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S202.

  When the main game is not being executed in step S201, the CPU 111 performs a game start operation by the player depending on whether or not a detection signal output from the game start switch 24A that detects an operation of the game start button 24 by the player is detected. It is determined whether or not (S202).

  If a game start operation has been performed, the CPU 111 advances the process to step S203. On the other hand, if the game start operation has not been performed, the CPU 111 advances the process to step S212. At this time, the gaming machine 1 enters a demonstration display state in which an image indicating that the gaming machine 1 is waiting in a state where a game start operation can be accepted is displayed.

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the number of credits stored in the RAM 113 is greater than or equal to a predetermined number corresponding to one game (S203). If the credit balance is equal to or greater than a predetermined unit (for example, 100 yen) necessary for executing one game, the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if the balance of the number of credits is less than the predetermined unit, the CPU 111 advances the process to step S212.

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 updates the time limit timer and determines whether or not the time limit timer has expired (S204).

  The time limit timer is provided to limit the number of games executed within a predetermined time, and is set in step S205 described later. If the time limit timer has expired, the CPU 111 advances the process to step S205. On the other hand, if the time limit timer has not expired, the CPU 111 advances the process to step S212.

  Thereby, the execution of the main game is not started until the time limit timer expires.

  For example, when the set time is set to 4 seconds, it takes 4 seconds or more from the execution of a lottery process for a main game (see step S206) to the execution of a lottery process for the next main game. Thereby, the number of executions of the main game can be limited to, for example, 15 times or less per minute.

  Therefore, an interval of a certain time or more is ensured from the start of execution of a certain main game to the start of execution of the next main game, and the number of main game executions per unit time is limited.

  Note that the limit on the number of times of execution of the main game per unit time by the time limit timer is not limited to just before the execution of the main game, but may be performed immediately after the execution of the main game or at other timing.

  If the time limit timer has expired, the CPU 111 sets the time limit timer (S205). Thereafter, a lottery process for extracting the main game random number counter value is performed (S206).

  In this lottery process, the CPU 111 extracts the value of the main game random number counter and determines the result of the main game (game success, point grant or game failure) based on the extracted random value.

  If the extracted value of the main game random number counter is a value indicating that the game is successful (winning value), the CPU 111 stores the main game winning information in the RAM 113 and will be described later in the start signal output editing process in step S213. In addition, a start signal is output from the main game control device 100 to the sub game control device 200 based on the main game winning information.

  When the extracted value of the main game random number counter is a point grant value, the CPU 111 stores point grant information corresponding to a predetermined number of points (specific value) in the RAM 113. Thereby, in step S305 of FIG. 7 described later, a predetermined number of points are added to the RAM 113, and a predetermined number of points are given to the player.

  Here, the main game random number counter is a counter for generating a random number for determining the result of the main game. The gaming machine 1 includes random number counters such as a main game random number counter and random number counters for imparting randomness to effects or decorations (variable display patterns, stop symbols, etc.) when the main game is advanced. The CPU 111 always performs a process of incrementing the value of each random number counter by one.

  Explaining this process, the process executed by the CPU 111 includes several random number processes. For example, a process of extracting a random number for a lottery to derive a result mode of the main game is included. In addition, a process of extracting a random number may be included in order to give randomness to the effect or decoration when the main game is advanced based on the lottery result.

  In this way, the value of the main game random number counter is extracted based on the detection of the signal from the game start switch 24A. The value of the main game random number counter is incremented by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, between 0 and 65535) at a predetermined time period (for example, 0.01 millisecond period), and again when the value exceeds 65535. A process of returning to 0 (random number update process) is performed.

  Here, the value of the main game random number counter is also agitated when the random number extraction timing is agitated by the detection timing of the signal output from the game start switch 24A.

  As another example of the lottery, the counter value latched at the extraction timing from the high-speed counter by hardware or software may be used as the extracted random number. Further, instead of the high-speed counter, a pseudo random number may be generated by a multiplication congruential method or a mixed congruential method, and the generated pseudo random number may be used as an extracted random number.

  Then, the CPU 111 determines whether the main game random number counter value extracted in the lottery process in step S206 is a winning value, a point grant value, or a outlier value. A mode of production is determined (S207).

  Specifically, the CPU 111 confirms the presence / absence of main game winning information stored in the RAM 113, and results of the main game (game success, point grant or game failure) prepared in advance in the ROM 162 provided in the LCD control device 150. ) To select a production pattern.

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 sets a main game time timer (S208). The main game time timer is a timer for checking whether or not the time required for producing the main game has elapsed. With the main game time timer, the timing at which the main game effect ends can be known.

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 sets a main display control command signal for effect display of the main game on the image display device 5 (S209).

  Specifically, CPU 111 transmits a control signal edited corresponding to the effect pattern selected in step S207 to LCD control device 150. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S212.

  If the result of determination in step S201 is that the main game is being executed, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the main game time timer has expired (S210). If the main game time timer has not expired, the process proceeds to step S212. On the other hand, if the main game time timer has expired, the CPU 111 determines the end of the execution of the main game and executes the award giving process (see FIG. 6) (S211).

  In this awarding process, the CPU 111 gives points to the player when the point giving information is stored with reference to the RAM 113. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S212, the CPU 111 executes a checkout process (see FIG. 8) for paying out the points given to the player. Next, the CPU 111 executes a start signal output editing process (see FIG. 9) (S213) and relates to the main game including information such as whether or not the game by the player is executed and whether or not the main game is successful. Processing for editing external information is executed (S214). Thereafter, the CPU 111 ends the main game process.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the prize awarding process (step S211 in FIG. 6) according to the first embodiment of this invention. This awarding process is executed by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control device 100.

  First, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the lottery result of the main game is a SPIN winning (game success) in the lottery process in step S206 of FIG. 6 (S301). If the SPIN is not won, the process proceeds to step S304. On the other hand, if the SPIN is won, the CPU 111 advances the process to step S302.

  Next, the CPU 111 acquires the delay time of the output of the start signal from the delay time random number counter that generates a numerical sequence for extracting the random number of the delay time, and sets the acquired delay time in the delay time timer ( S302).

  In step S302, the start signal is delayed by a delay time generated by a random number counter. Accordingly, the timing at which the sub game control device 200 detects the start signal can be randomly changed, so that the fairness of the sub game lottery can be further increased.

  This delay time is stored in association with the stored SPIN signal, and is set when a start signal is output based on the SPIN signal. The storage associated with the delay time SPIN signal can be realized by providing a FIFO (first-in first-out) buffer as a delay time storage means. The FIFO buffer may be provided together with the SPIN number storage means.

  In addition, the detection timing of the rising edge in the start signal that determines the extraction timing of the sub game determination random number is changed according to a variable delay time whose length is randomly determined. That is, the detection timing of the rising edge in the start signal is made variable by providing a variable delay time between the start signal transmission start timing and the start signal detection trigger timing. A plurality of types of start signals having different delay times are prepared in advance, and one start signal is randomly selected from the prepared start signals (steps S213 in FIG. 6 and FIG. 10). Step S805) and output (step S103 in FIG. 5).

  Next, the CPU 111 adds 1 to the SPIN storage that stores the number of SPINs stored in the RAM 113 (S303). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S304.

  The SPIN is given to the player by the success of the main game. Based on this SPIN, a start signal which is an instruction to execute the sub game is output. The RAM 113 that stores the SPIN memory functions as a secondary game execution instructionable number storage unit.

  In step S304, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the result of the main game is point grant in the lottery process in step S206 of FIG. If the point is not awarded, the CPU 111 ends the award giving process and returns to the main game process. On the other hand, if points are given, the CPU 111 adds a predetermined number of points (specific value) to the RAM 113 (S305). This gives a predetermined number of points to the player. Thereafter, the award giving process is terminated and the process returns to the main game process.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the settlement process (step S212 in FIG. 6) according to the first embodiment of this invention. This settlement process is executed by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control device 100.

  First, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the specific state has ended, that is, whether or not the special prize state generated by winning the sub-game big win has ended (S601). Whether or not the special prize state has ended is determined by the CPU 111 when the special prize signal is no longer detected after detecting the special prize signal output from the sub game control device 200 based on the winning of the sub game. It is determined.

  If the specific state has not occurred or if the specific state continues, the settlement process is terminated and the process returns to the main game control process. On the other hand, if the specific state has ended, the process proceeds to step S602.

  In step S <b> 602, the CPU 111 sets a SPIN number clear command in the RAM 113. Based on this SPIN number clear command, the SPIN number storage becomes 0 (see steps S701 and S702 in FIG. 9).

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 determines a point value to be converted into a gift such as a gift certificate and paid to the player (S603). Here, the points acquired by the player are exchanged for prizes at a predetermined ratio (for example, one prize for 10,000 points), and the exchanged prizes are paid out to the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 subtracts the number of points acquired by the player stored in the RAM 113 in accordance with the paid out prize (S604).

  For example, if 31,000 points are earned by the player, three prizes are paid out, and 30000 points corresponding to three prizes paid out are subtracted from the RAM 113. Then, 1000 points are held in the RAM 113.

  Thereafter, the settlement process is terminated and the process returns to the main game process.

  In this way, at the end of the specific state, the SPIN number clear command is set in step S602, and based on this, the SPIN number stored in the RAM 113 is set to 0 in step S702, while the point corresponding to the stored SPIN number is set. Is given to the player, the player's disadvantage that the number of SPINs acquired at the time of the big hit is wasted can be eliminated by giving points according to the number of wasted SPINs.

  In the present embodiment, the SPIN number clear command is set when the specific state is completed, but not limited to this, either at the start of the specific state or between the start of the specific state and the end. At this time, the SPIN number clear command may be set.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the start signal output editing process (step S213 in FIG. 6) according to the first embodiment of this invention. This start signal output editing process is executed by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control apparatus 100.

  First, the CPU 111 determines whether or not a SPIN number clear command (step S602 in FIG. 8) is stored in the RAM 113 (S701). If the SPIN number clear command is not stored, the process proceeds to step S703. On the other hand, if the SPIN number clear command is stored, the CPU 111 erases the SPIN number clear command stored in the RAM 113 and then initializes the SPIN number storage, that is, sets the SPIN number storage to 0 (S702). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In other words, when a big hit of the sub game occurs, the current number of SPINs that have not been consumed out of the number of SPINs acquired by the player due to the success of the main game becomes zero.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not a symbol determination signal output from the sub game control device 200 at the end of the sub game big hit effect is detected. If the symbol determination signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S705. On the other hand, if the symbol determination signal has been detected, the CPU 111 subtracts 1 from the starting stored number stored in the RAM 111 (S704), and then proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, the CPU 111 executes a start signal output determination process (see FIG. 10). Thereafter, the start signal output editing process is terminated and the process returns to the main game process.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the start signal output determination process (step S705 in FIG. 9) according to the first embodiment of this invention. This start signal output determination process is executed by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control apparatus 100.

  First, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the number of SPINs stored in the RAM 113 is 0 or more (S801). If the number of SPINs is not 0 or more, the start signal output determination process is terminated and the process returns to the start signal output editing process. On the other hand, if the number of SPINs is 0 or more, the process proceeds to step S802.

  In step S802, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the start memory number stored in the RAM 113 is less than a predetermined start memory number reference value (for example, 4). If the start memory number is equal to or greater than the start memory number reference value, the start signal output determination process is terminated without transmitting the start signal to the sub game control device 200 in order not to increase the start memory number of the sub game control device 200. The process returns to the start signal output editing process. On the other hand, if the starting memory number is less than the starting memory number reference value, in order to increase the starting memory number of the sub game control device 200, the CPU 111 transmits the start signal from the SPIN number memory in order to transmit the start signal. 1 is subtracted (S803), 1 is added to the start memory number (S804), and a start signal is set in the RAM 113 (S805). Thereafter, the start signal output determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the start signal output editing process.

  Here, the RAM 113 that stores the start memory number in the main game control device 100 functions as a slave game execution instruction number estimation storage means.

  Thus, the starting memory number reference value equal to the upper limit value of the starting memory number of the sub game control device 200 is provided, the starting memory number of the sub game control device 200 is estimated, and the starting memory number is equal to or greater than the starting memory number reference value. If there is, the start signal is not output, so that it is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating by preventing the player's unfair disadvantage that SPIN is wasted due to overflow of the start memory of the subgame. .

  In this embodiment, the starting memory number reference value is set equal to the upper limit value of the starting memory number of the sub game control device 200. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting memory number reference value of the sub game control device 200 is A value lower than the upper limit value of the start memory number (for example, when the upper limit value of the start memory number is 4, the start memory number reference value may be 3).

  In the present embodiment, the number of start memories stored in the RAM 113 is increased each time the CPU 111 detects the start signal, and the number of start memories stored in the RAM 113 is decreased every time the symbol determination signal is detected. As a result, in the main game control device 100, the start memory number in the sub game control device 200 is estimated. For this reason, when a signal detection error occurs, an error may occur in the estimation of the start memory number.

  Since it is very unlikely that this signal detection error will occur, the possibility that an error will occur in the estimated number of starting memories is very low. Therefore, it is very rare that the game is usually hindered.

  However, in order to improve the fairness of the game and improve the interest, and to prevent the occurrence of errors and increase the operation rate, in order to prevent the occurrence of an error in the estimated number of starting memories, for example, sub games Data including the current start memory number is output from the control device 200 at a predetermined timing, and the start memory number included in the data output from the sub game control device 200 is stored in the RAM 113 functioning as a start memory number estimating means. For example, the start memory number estimating means may be configured to perform storage number management that does not cause an error in the estimated start memory number.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the sub-game control process for game control according to the first embodiment of this invention. This sub game control process is executed by the game microcomputer 201 provided in the sub game control device 200.

  After power is turned on to the gaming machine 1, this sub game control process is repeatedly executed at a predetermined time period (for example, every 1 millisecond). The processes in S901 to S907 are not necessarily performed every time the sub game control process is executed.

  For example, the input process (S901) monitors the input signal every time, but the output process (S902) may be executed every other execution of the sub game control process. That is, instead of completing all the processes in one execution of the sub game control process, the sub game control process may be repeatedly executed a plurality of times to complete a series of processes.

  First, the gaming microcomputer 201 performs processing such as waveform shaping on the start signal, count signal, etc. output from the main game control apparatus 100 input via the input interface 202, and determines the input information (S901). .

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 201 outputs data related to game control such as a special prize signal to a predetermined output destination (main game control device 100, management computer, etc.) via the output interface 203 (S902).

  For example, the gaming microcomputer 201 outputs board external information for outputting the state of the gaming machine 1 to the management computer connected via the external communication terminal 204. The board external information is edited in the sub game process (see S907).

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 201 performs a command transmission process for outputting a control signal to be described later to the sub-display control device 250 (S903).

  After that, the gaming microcomputer 201 uses each random number counter such as a subgame random number counter for determining whether or not the subgame (variable display game) is won, and effects or decorations when the subgame is advanced (variable display pattern). And random number update processing for incrementing the value of each random number counter for imparting randomness to each other (S904).

  After that, the gaming microcomputer 201 performs an error monitoring process for monitoring whether there is no fraud, whether the sub game is being executed normally, etc. regarding the execution of the sub game (S905).

  Thereafter, the gaming microcomputer 201 detects the presence or absence of input of a start signal, a count signal, and the like output from the main game control device 100, and updates the count number of the sub game start memory according to the result. Processing is performed (S906).

  When the start signal is detected in the input determination process, when the sub game start memory is not stored up to the maximum number (for example, 4), the gaming microcomputer 201 determines that the sub game random number counter is based on the start signal. With reference to the value, one sub game random number counter value is newly added and stored as a sub game start memory, and 1 is added to the current sub game start memory number.

  On the other hand, when the sub game start memory is stored up to the maximum number, the gaming microcomputer 201 does not store the sub game random number counter value based on the start signal and does not update the sub game start memory number.

  When the count signal is detected in the input determination process, the gaming microcomputer 201 adds 1 to the count storage number that is the cumulative value of the detected number of count signals in the current big hit state based on the count signal. To do.

  Thereafter, a sub game process (S907) for controlling the progress of the sub game is executed.

  As described above, in the sub game process, when the execution result of the main game is a game success, the gaming microcomputer 201 starts the sub game based on the detection of the start signal transmitted from the main game control device 100. It is determined whether or not the sub game random number counter value (the random number related to the result of the sub game extracted and stored in step S907) stored as memory is hit, and processing for changing the display of the symbol displayed on the LCD 5 is performed.

  If the sub-game random number counter value stored in the sub-game start memory is a winning value, the symbol that is changed and displayed (variably displayed) in the sub-game stops at the winning symbol, and a big hit state related to the sub-game is entered. Further, when the big hit state is reached, a special prize signal is transmitted to the main game control device 100, and a predetermined prize is given to the player. Thereafter, the sub game control process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  Note that the start signal is subjected to chattering removal in the input process (S901), the input signal level is confirmed, the level change of the input signal is monitored, and if a rising edge is detected, detection information of the rising edge is obtained. Stored together with input signal level information. Therefore, the delay time becomes a time lag, and the rising edge is stored in the input process (S901).

  Then, in the input determination process (S906), it is determined whether or not the rising edge of the start signal is stored. If there is a rising edge stored, the start storing process is executed at that timing, and the rising edge storage is erased. Therefore, the sub game random number counter value is extracted and stored at a timing reflecting the time lag based on the delay time.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of start signal input determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. This start signal input determination process is one of the input determination processes (S906) of the sub game control process of FIG. 11, and is executed by the gaming microcomputer 201 included in the sub game control apparatus 200.

  First, the gaming microcomputer 201 determines whether or not a start signal output from the main game control device 100 is detected (S1001). If no start signal is input, the start signal input determination process is terminated and the process returns to the sub game control process. On the other hand, if there is an input of a start signal, the process proceeds to step S1002.

  In step S1002, the gaming microcomputer 201 determines whether or not the starting memory number stored in the RAM included in the gaming microcomputer 201 is less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 4). If the start memory number is equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the start memory number cannot be increased any more, so the start signal input determination process is terminated and the process returns to the sub game control process. On the other hand, if the starting memory number is less than the upper limit value, it is possible to increase the starting memory number, so the gaming microcomputer 201 adds 1 to the starting memory number (S1003), and determines the random number value for determination. The prize value determination random number value is extracted from the special game value random number counter from the sub game random number counter (S1004), and the extracted determination random number value and the special prize value determination random number value are stored in the RAM provided in the gaming microcomputer 201. (S1005). Thereafter, the start signal input determination process is terminated and the process returns to the sub game control process.

  Here, the sub game random number counter is a counter for generating a random number for determining the result of the sub game. The special prize value random number counter is a counter for generating a random number for determining the value of a prize given by the big hit of the sub game (for example, the amount of a gift certificate given as a prize based on the big hit). is there. The gaming microcomputer 201 has each random number counter such as a sub game random number counter and a special prize value random number counter, and each for imparting randomness to effects or decorations (variable display patterns, stop symbols, etc.) when the sub game is advanced. A random number counter is provided. The gaming microcomputer 201 always performs a process of incrementing the value of each random number counter by one.

  The lottery for determining the sub game will be described. The processing executed by the gaming microcomputer 201 includes some random number processing. For example, a process of extracting a random number for a lottery for deriving an aspect of the result of the sub game is included. In addition, a process of extracting a random number may be included in order to impart randomness to the effect or decoration when the sub game is advanced based on the lottery result.

  As an example of these lottery processes, the value of the counter is incremented by 1 in a predetermined time period (for example, 1 millisecond period) between 0 and 249, and is returned to 0 again when the value exceeds 249. There is.

  This counter value is extracted when the gaming microcomputer 201 determines that the start signal output by the main game control device 100 is detected.

  Similar to the value of the main game random number counter, the value of the sub game random number counter is incremented by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, between 0 and 249) at a predetermined time period (for example, 1 millisecond period). When the value exceeds 249, a process of returning to 0 again (random number update process) is performed.

  However, random numbers depend on the randomness of the random number extraction timing, and if the above processing is repeated, the random number values extracted at a cycle of 250 milliseconds will be the same value, reducing the randomness. To do. The result of the sub-game lottery is required to be fairer in order to determine the result of the sub-game to which the prize is given. Therefore, the update of the counter value of the sub-game random number counter is performed by using a first random number counter provided separately and executing a first random number update process, and based on the random number value extracted from the first random number counter, Further randomness is given by stirring the counter value of the second random number update process using the sub game random number counter.

  Instead of starting the update of the counter value of the sub-game random number counter of the second random number update process in the above-described example from 0 every time, the value obtained in the first random number update process is used as the counter of the second random number update process. The value is updated as the initial value of the value, and when the counter of the second random number update process makes one round and the update is completed, the new value obtained by the first random number update process is updated to the next second random number update process. Set as the initial value of the counter.

  In this way, the initial value when the counter value is changed in the second random number update process is updated one after another. Note that the random number update period in the first random number update process is different from the random number update period in the second random number update process, so the randomness of the counter described above can be increased.

  As another example of the lottery, a counter value latched at the extraction timing from a high-speed counter by hardware or software may be used as the extracted random number. Further, instead of the high-speed counter, a pseudo random number generated by a multiplication congruential method or a mixed congruential method may be used as the extracted random number.

  In the lottery process (FIG. 6) in step S206, when the result of the main game is a game success and the start signal output by the main game control device 100 is detected, the sub game start memory is up to the maximum number (for example, 4). When not stored, the gaming microcomputer 201 refers to a subgame random number counter value to be described later based on detection of the start signal, and newly sets the subgame random number counter value as a subgame start storage. Add and store, and add 1 to the current number of stored subgame starts.

  On the other hand, when the sub game start memory is stored up to the maximum number, the gaming microcomputer 201 does not store the sub game random number counter value based on the start signal and does not update the sub game start memory number.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the change start condition monitoring process according to the first embodiment of this invention. This variation start condition monitoring process is one of the sub game processes (S907) of the sub game control process of FIG. 11, and is executed by the game microcomputer 201 provided in the sub game control apparatus 200.

  First, the gaming microcomputer 201 determines whether or not the sub-game variation start condition is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the previous sub-game effect display has ended. ) Is checked for determination (S1101). If the change start condition is not satisfied, the change start condition monitoring process is terminated and the process returns to the sub game control process. On the other hand, if the variation start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1102.

  Here, the sub control game sequence is a game number of the sub game, and a specific sub game process is executed with reference to the game number. Specific game numbers correspond to various states such as a standby state, a variable display start state, a variable display in-progress state, a variable display end state, a fanfare state, an interval state, a jackpot state, and an ending state.

  Note that the determination of S1101 may be made by monitoring the time-up of the sub game time timer without using the sub game control sequence.

  Here, the sub game time timer is a timer for checking whether or not the time required for the production of the sub game has passed since the production time corresponding to the production display selected at the start of the execution of the sub game is set. By the sub game time timer, the gaming microcomputer 201 can know the timing when the effect of the sub game ends.

  In step S1102, the gaming microcomputer 201 determines whether the start memory number stored in the RAM included in the gaming microcomputer 201 is greater than zero. If the start memory number is 0 (no start memory), the sub game cannot be executed, so the variation start condition monitoring process is terminated and the process returns to the sub game control process. On the other hand, if the start memory number is greater than 0 (with start memory), the start memory is digested and the subgame can be executed, and the process proceeds to step S1103.

  In step S1103, the gaming microcomputer 201 subtracts 1 from the start memory number (S1103). Next, the gaming microcomputer 201 obtains the determination random number value and the special prize value determination random number value stored in the RAM included in the gaming microcomputer 201 in step S1005 of FIG. 12 (S1104).

  Next, the gaming microcomputer 201 determines the aspect of the effect of the sub game to be executed, depending on whether the value of the sub game start storage acquired in step S1104 is a jackpot value or an outlier value. (S1105).

  Specifically, if the lottery result of the sub game is a big hit, the gaming microcomputer 201 stores the sub game big hit information in a RAM included in the gaming microcomputer 201. Then, the gaming microcomputer 201 confirms the presence or absence of the subgame jackpot information stored in the RAM provided in the gaming microcomputer 201, and stores the subgame prepared in advance in the image ROM 257 provided in the sub display control device 250. An effect pattern of variable display of the sub game according to the result (big hit or miss) is randomly selected using a random number counter.

  Next, in step S1106, the gaming microcomputer 201 sets a secondary display control command signal for effect display of the subgame on the image display device 5.

  Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 201 transmits a control signal edited corresponding to the selected effect pattern to the sub-display control device 250.

  Thereafter, the variation start condition monitoring process is terminated and the process returns to the sub game control process.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the SPIN number storage clear process (step S702 in FIG. 9) according to the first embodiment of this invention. This SPIN number storage clear process is executed by the CPU 111 provided in the main game control apparatus 100.

  First, the CPU 111 determines whether the number of SPINs stored in the RAM 113 is 0 or more (S1201). If the number of SPINs is not greater than 0, the SPIN number storage clear process is terminated and the process returns to the start signal output editing process. On the other hand, if the number of SPINs is 0 or more, the process proceeds to step S1202.

  Next, the CPU 111 sets a clear signal (see FIG. 16) for notifying the number of SPINs to be cleared in the RAM 113 in order to output it to the game hall management device 501 (see FIG. 17) (S1202).

  Next, the SPIN number stored in the RAM 113 is initialized, that is, the SPIN number storage is set to 0 (S1203).

  Next, the clear time necessary for outputting the clear signal to the game hall management device 501 is set in the SPIN number storage number clear timer (S1204).

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 ends the SPIN number storage clear process and returns to the start signal output editing process.

  In this embodiment, the initial value of the SPIN storage number when the SPIN storage number stored in the RAM 113 is initialized in step S1203 is set to 0. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The value may be a natural number between 1 and the maximum value.

  FIG. 15 is a timing chart relating to the start signal of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the start signal is output by the main game control device 100. In addition, the symbol determination signal is output by the sub game control device 200.

  As shown in (A) in the figure, when the SPIN memory stored in the RAM 113 is not 0, the main game control device 100 subtracts 1 from the SPIN memory (5 → 4), and outputs one start signal. .

  The main game control device 100 manages the start memory number of the sub game stored in the sub game control device 200 by the start memory number storage means 100F so that it does not exceed the storage upper limit of 4. When the stored value reaches 4, it waits for the start signal to be output.

  Here, when the sub game is not executed in the sub game control device 200, the sub game is executed in the sub game control device 200 based on the detection of the start signal ((B) in the figure).

  On the other hand, when the sub game is executed in the sub game control apparatus 200, 1 is added to the start memory of the sub game stored in the sub game control apparatus 200 based on the detection of the start signal (0 → 1). ((C) in the figure).

  In addition, when the sub game is finished in the sub game control apparatus 200, a symbol determination signal for notifying that the variation state of the sub game is finished is output ((D) in the figure).

  When the sub game is over and the number of start memories stored in the sub game control apparatus 200 is not 0, the sub game control apparatus 200 subtracts 1 from the start memory (4 → 3) A sub game is executed ((E) in the figure).

  When the symbol determination signal is received, the main game control device 100 subtracts 1 from the start memory number of the sub game stored in the sub game control device 200 by the start memory number storage means 100F to start the sub game. When it is determined that the number of memories is less than the upper limit of storage, a standby start signal can be output.

  FIG. 16 is a timing chart relating to a clear signal of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the present embodiment, the clear signal is output by the main game control device 100. The special prize signal is output by the sub game control device 200.

  When the sub game executed by the sub game control apparatus 200 is finished as shown in (F) in the figure, the symbol determination signal is output as described above.

  Here, if the result of the sub game executed in the sub game control device 200 is a big hit, a sub game special prize state occurs, and the sub game control device 200 outputs a special signal following the symbol confirmation signal. ((G) in the figure).

  After that, when the special game state of the sub game ends and the output of the special signal stops and the special game signal detected so far in the main game control device 100 is no longer detected, when the SPIN memory is not 0, the main game The control device 100 subtracts 1 from the SPIN storage stored in the RAM 113, outputs one clear signal, and repeats this until the SPIN storage becomes 0.

  In this embodiment, the output signal is output as a signal composed of two different voltages, or is output as a contact signal by ON / OFF of the contact, but is not limited to this, and is composed of 0 and 1. A bit string may be output.

  In this embodiment, the output signal is detected based on the signal state being on. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output signal changes from off to on (rise) or from on to off. You may detect based on (fall).

  Thus, since the number of SPINs stored and cleared in the main game control device 100 is output to the outside as a clear signal, for example, by collecting and totaling the output clear signals by the game hall management device 501, It can contribute to the management of the amusement hall.

  Note that the main game control apparatus 100 may wait for normal game progress until the SPIN memory reaches zero.

  FIG. 17 is a system configuration diagram of the game management system according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  An internal network is provided inside the game hall, and a game hall management device (hall computer) 501, customer management device 502, and relay device (router) 503 are connected to the internal network. Note that the customer management device 502 may be directly connected only to the game hall management device 501 without being directly connected to the internal network. In this case, the customer management device 502 communicates information only with the game hall management device 501.

  The internal network provided in the amusement hall is configured by, for example, Ethernet (registered trademark). Addresses are set for devices connected to the internal network, and communication between devices (for example, transfer of data to a specific device or transmission of command signals) and broadcast communication to a plurality of devices (for example, multicast) Or broadcast).

  The game hall management device 501 collects game information from the gaming machines 1 (see FIG. 1) via the information collection terminal device 504, and monitors the operating state of each gaming machine 1.

  In addition, game information is totaled. The aggregated data is used for adjustment of gaming machines based on the aggregation of business hall sales data, fraud detection, management policy review, and the like.

  The customer management device 502 is the personal information of the player registered as a member of the game hall (player information registered by the player's declaration at the time of member registration. For example, the player's name, gender, year of birth (Month day or address) is managed in association with the member ID uniquely assigned to each player.

  The relay device 503 is provided for each island facility in the game arcade, relays information from each information collection terminal device 504 installed in the island facility, and transmits the information to the internal network. The installation of the relay device 503 is not limited to each island facility, and may be performed for each floor, for each passage, or for each predetermined block.

  The gaming machine 1, the call lamp 506, and the member terminal 507 are connected to the information collecting terminal device 504. The information collection terminal device 504 collects game information output from the gaming machine 1, information related to a call output from the call lamp 506, and a member ID output from the member terminal 507.

  Note that one information collection terminal device 504 may be connected to a plurality of (for example, two) gaming machines 1. Further, the call lamp 506 and / or the member terminal 507 may be directly connected to the internal network and logically connected to the corresponding information collection terminal device 504 through the internal network. However, when one information collection terminal device 504 is connected to a plurality of gaming machines 1, the call lamps 506 are connected to each gaming machine 1 in a one-to-one correspondence.

  Further, the functions of the information collecting terminal device 504 and the call lamp 506 can be integrated into one device. Alternatively, the functions of the member terminal 507 and the call lamp 506 can be integrated into one device.

  Further, when the game information output from the gaming machine 1 is collected, the information collection terminal device 504 is calculated based on the accumulated value of the gaming information for a predetermined period (for example, based on a start signal or a special prize signal output from the gaming machine 1). And the amount of operation of the gaming machine 1 (game history information) is totaled based on the accumulated value. Then, the information collection terminal device 504 transmits the total operation amount to the game hall management device 501. Note that the information collection terminal device 504 may collect the game information output from the gaming machine 1 via the call lamp 506.

  The accumulated value of the game information for a predetermined period generated by the information collection terminal device 504 is normally accumulated for each business unit.

  Here, the business unit means from the start of business to the end of business in a day, which starts earlier than the opening time and ends later than the closing time. Note that the business hours of the day may be divided into morning, afternoon, etc., and a plurality of business units may be set for the day. Further, the business unit may be a plurality of days (for example, one week).

  The operating amount of each gaming machine 1 may be calculated by the game hall management apparatus 501. In this case, the information collection terminal device 504 transmits the game information collected from the gaming machine 1 to the game hall management device 501, and the game hall management device 501 generates a cumulative value of the received game information to generate each gaming machine 1 The amount of operation is calculated.

  Further, when the information collection terminal device 504 collects the member ID output from the member terminal 507, the information collection terminal device 504 obtains the information of the machine number of the gaming machine 1 provided corresponding to the member terminal 507, or This information is transmitted to the customer management apparatus 502 together with information uniquely corresponding to the number (for example, member terminal ID, member terminal communication address, etc.).

  Each information collection terminal device 504 is provided with a call lamp 506. The call lamp 506 is provided with a call switch for calling a game hall employee. For example, when a player operates this call switch when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, the call lamp 506 is turned on and a game hall employee can be called.

  A plurality of gaming machines 1 are installed in the island facility.

  The member terminal 507 is provided in parallel with the gaming machine 1. When a member card is inserted into the member terminal 507, a member ID is collected. The collected member ID is transmitted from the member terminal 507 to the customer management apparatus 502.

  In addition, the member terminal 507 outputs the operation amount of the gaming machine 1 received from the game hall management device 501 to a display device (not shown) provided in the member terminal 507.

  A corner lamp 508 is provided for each island facility in the game hall. The corner lamp 508 is turned on when a special game state occurs in the corresponding island facility, and notifies the employees of the game hall of the occurrence of the special game state. The corner lamp 508 is not limited to each island facility, and may be installed for each floor, for each passage, or for each predetermined block.

  In the present embodiment, the relay device 503 that relays information from the information collection terminal device 504 is provided for each island facility, but the information collection terminal device 504 is directly connected to the internal network without providing the relay device 503. You may comprise.

  FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game hall management device 501 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game hall management apparatus 501 includes a CPU 5101, a ROM 5102 that stores programs and the like in advance, a RAM 5103 that is a memory used as a work area when the CPU operates, and a storage device (HDD) 5104 such as a hard disk that stores various data. Is provided.

  The RAM 5103 temporarily stores various data (for example, the start count, the start winning count or the out count that is the number of times the auxiliary game is executed by the gaming machine 1), and data necessary for the operation of the CPU 5101 is temporarily stored. A work area to be stored is provided. Instead of storing the program in the ROM 5102, it is also possible to store the program in the HDD 5104, copy the program to the RAM 5103, and operate the program on the RAM 5103.

  The CPU 5101, ROM 5102, RAM 5103, and HDD 5104 are connected by a bus 5105. The bus 5105 includes an address bus and a data bus that the CPU 5101 uses for reading and writing data.

  A network communication port 5106, an I / O port 5107, and an external network communication port 5108 for input / output with the outside are connected to the bus 5105.

  The network communication port 5106 is a data input / output unit for performing data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol, and is connected to an internal network.

  The I / O port 5107 has a display that displays data collected from the information collection terminal device 504, such as a start signal and a special prize signal generated as a result of the game being executed by the gaming machine 1, and an operating state of the game hall management device 501 In addition, an output device 5109 constituted by a speaker for notifying the occurrence of a special prize in the gaming machine 1 is connected. An input device (keyboard, mouse, etc.) 5110 for operating the game hall management device 501 is connected to the I / O port 5107.

  The external network communication port 5108 is a data input / output unit for performing data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol, and is connected to a WAN provided outside the game arcade.

  Next, the configuration of the customer management apparatus 502 shown in FIG. 17 will be described.

  The customer management device 502 has almost the same configuration as the game hall management device 501. Therefore, in the configuration of the customer management device 502, the description of the same configuration as that of the game hall management device 501 is omitted. The customer management device 502 communicates with the game hall management device 501 and the member terminal 7 via the network communication port.

  The RAM (not shown) of the customer management device 502 temporarily stores data necessary for operation of a storage area for temporarily storing various data (for example, game history information) and the CPU (not shown) of the customer management device 502. A work area to be stored is provided.

  The HDD (not shown) of the customer management device 502 stores the personal information of the players registered as members of the game hall. The player's personal information is stored in a database using the member ID as a key.

  FIG. 19 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the microprocessor 5400 included in the information collection terminal device 504 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The information collection terminal device 504 includes a microprocessor 5400, a power supply circuit, and a data input / output terminal.

  The microprocessor 5400 is a one-chip type processor including three CPUs 5401 to 5403, and includes three CPUs: a media access control CPU (MACCPU) 5401, a network CPU 5402, and an application CPU 5403. Further, a RAM 5405, an EEPROM 5406, and a ROM 5407 are connected to the bus 5404 for addresses and data to which the CPUs 5401 to 5403 are connected, as memories commonly used by the CPUs 5401 to 5403.

  The RAM 5405 includes a storage area for temporarily storing various data (for example, the operating amount of the gaming machine 1, the number of start winnings and the number of start), and a work area for temporarily storing data necessary for the operation of the application CPU 5403. .

  The EEPROM 5406 is a non-volatile memory, and information set in the information collecting terminal device 504 such as the machine number of the gaming machine 1 connected to the information collecting terminal device 504, the network configuration, address designation information, and an identification code, etc. Remember.

  A program used for collecting game information is stored in an area rewritable by the program of the EEPROM 5406 and the ROM 5407.

  In addition, a network communication port 5408 and an I / O port 5409 for input / output with the outside are connected to the common bus 5404.

  The network communication port 5408 is a port for performing data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol. The network communication port 5408 is connected to a network connection terminal via a driver. The network connection terminal is connected to the relay device 503 via a network cable, and further transmits / receives a signal (for example, a data signal or a command signal) to / from the game hall management device 501 through the internal network.

  The I / O port 5409 is a parallel or serial input / output port, and is connected to an external input / output terminal via a driver. The I / O port 5409 is connected to the main game control device 100 and the sub game control device 200 included in the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, game information (FIG. 2) such as a special signal, a start signal, a count signal, a clear signal, and a symbol determination signal output from the gaming machine 1 is input to the I / O port 5409. Note that the gaming machine 1 directly communicates with the communication port 5410 and the gaming microcomputer 201 provided in the sub gaming control device 200 of the gaming machine 1 to receive a prize ball signal, a special prize signal, a probability change signal, and a symbol confirmation signal. Can also be received.

  The communication port 5410 communicates with a communication port of the gaming microcomputer 201 included in the gaming machine 1 using a predetermined protocol. Communication port 5410 is connected to a connector provided on the game control board of gaming machine 1.

  The microprocessor 5400 also includes a control circuit 5411 that outputs control signals such as clocks and resets for the CPUs 5401 to 5403.

  When game information is input from the gaming machine 1 to the information collection terminal device 504, the application CPU 5403 calculates a cumulative value of game information. Then, the application CPU 5403 calculates the amount of operation of the gaming machine 1 based on the calculated cumulative value of game information. The accumulated value of the game information is stored and managed in the RAM 5405 for a certain period. Note that the information collection terminal device 504 may output the accumulated value from the network communication port 5408, and the game room management device 501 may store and manage the output accumulated value.

  Next, the operation of the information collection terminal device 504 according to the first embodiment of this invention will be described.

  The network CPU 5402 receives input of game information output from the gaming machine 1. Specifically, game start information, start signal, sales information (payment information, premium payout information), etc. output from the main game control device 100 are input to the network CPU 5402 via the I / O port 5409. A special prize signal, a count signal, a symbol determination signal, a probability change signal, and the like output from the sub game control device 200 are input.

  Here, the game start information is information output from the I / O port 109 provided in the main game control device 100 when the main game execution is started, and is used for counting the number of executions of the main game. The game start information functions as main game execution information.

  Further, the deposit information is information output from the I / O port 109 provided in the main game control device 100, and is information indicating the amount of the banknote received by the gaming machine 1. The prize payout information is information output from the I / O port 109 provided in the main game control device 100, and is information indicating the amount of the banknote received by the gaming machine 1. The deposit information and the prize payout information are used to total sales of the gaming machine 1.

  Here, when detecting the clear signal, the game hall management device 501 that manages the gaming machine 1 specifies the number of SPIN memories that are cleared from the detected clear signal, and totals the number of the specified SPIN memories. .

  Specifically, when the clear information input from the I / O port 5409 is detected once, the clear information is converted into the SPIN storage number cleared by the application CPU 5403 based on the conversion ratio set by the application CPU 5403 and the EEPROM 5406.

  The converted SPIN storage number is totaled together with other game information by the application CPU 5403, and the total result is stored in the RAM 5405 and is output to the game hall management device 501 by the network CPU 5402.

  The network CPU 5402 can communicate with the gaming microcomputer 201 included in the sub gaming control apparatus 100 via the communication port 5410. Thereby, the information collection terminal device 4 can read out the information stored in the RAM of the gaming microcomputer 201.

  The correspondence relationship between the information stored in the RAM included in the gaming microcomputer 201 and the address is shared in advance between the network CPU 5402 and the gaming microcomputer 201. Then, in response to a request from the network CPU 5402, the gaming microcomputer 201 copies the requested data and outputs it to the information collecting terminal device 504. In this way, information stored in the gaming microcomputer 201 is collected by the information terminal device 504.

  In addition, the application CPU 5403 monitors illegal acts on the gaming machine 1 by checking the consistency of the collected game information. For example, the application CPU 5403 has a correspondence between a start signal for instructing execution of a sub game output from the main game control device 100 and a symbol determination signal for notifying the end of variable display of the sub game output from the sub game control device 200. Monitor fraud in sub-game execution by monitoring relationships.

  In addition, the network CPU 5402 can communicate with the gaming microcomputer 201 included in the sub gaming control apparatus 200 via the communication port 5410 to obtain an identification number uniquely assigned to the gaming microcomputer 201. Thus, the application CPU 5403 can identify the gaming machine by the identification number of the gaming microcomputer 201, and can detect an illegal act such as replacement or modification of the gaming microcomputer 201.

  Similarly, the gaming microcomputer 201 can also obtain an identification number uniquely assigned to the information collection terminal device 504 and the game hall management device 501. In this way, mutual authentication is performed between the gaming machine 1 and the game hall management devices such as the information collection terminal device 504 and the game hall management device 501. This makes it possible to detect fraudulent acts against the game hall.

  If the application CPU 5403 detects fraud, the network CPU 5402 notifies the game hall management device 501 that the fraud has been detected.

  Thereby, while maintaining the fairness of a game, the damage of a game hall can be prevented or reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the information collection terminal device 504 executes the above-described aggregation processing of game information and the like, but is not limited thereto, and may be executed by, for example, the gaming machine 1 or the game hall management device 501.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the game information aggregation data 2000 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The game information tabulation data 2000 is a specific example of a game information database in which game information tabulation results are stored, and is stored in the HDD 5104. Note that the game information total data for each gaming machine is stored and held in the RAM 5405 of the information collection terminal device within the range of one business unit, and is cleared every time the business unit is updated.

  In the game information total data 2000, a unit number 2001, sales 2002, prize payout 2003, special prize number 2004, start number 2005, and clear number 2006 are stored in association with each other.

  The machine number 2001 is a number assigned to each gaming machine individually. The sales 2002 is a total value of the amount of bills inserted into each gaming machine by a player during a certain period (for example, one business day). The prize payout 2003 is a total value of prizes paid out to players by each gaming machine during a certain period.

  The number of special prizes 2004 is a value representing the number of big hits of the subgame generated by each gaming machine during a certain period. The start number 2005 is a value representing the number of detections of the start signal output by the main game control device 100 of each gaming machine during a certain period. The clear number 2006 is a cumulative value of the number of SPINs cleared by the main game control device 100 of each gaming machine based on the occurrence of the big hit of the sub game during a certain period.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the number of cleared SPINs can be grasped by a simple configuration by the game hall management device 501 connected to the outside. In addition, by making it possible to grasp the amount of cleared SPINs, it is possible to effectively perform the operation and adjustment of gaming machines, the grasp of player bases, and the like.

  Further, since the CPU 111 outputs the clear information as a number of pulse signals corresponding to the number of cleared SPINs, for example, every time 1 is subtracted from the number of SPINs, the CPU 111 outputs a signal of one pulse. The amount of cleared SPIN can be grasped with high reliability even in an environment of a game arcade that is easily affected by generated electromagnetic waves. Further, even if a signal is lost due to static electricity or the like in the installation environment of the gaming machine, the signal to be lost is limited to the signal, and the influence of the loss of the signal or the like can be minimized.

(Second Embodiment)
The second embodiment is different in that the clear information is output as the same signal as the start signal while the special game signal is output by the sub game control device 200. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 21 is a timing chart regarding the clear signal of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  When the result of the sub game executed in the sub game control device 200 is a big hit, a sub game special prize state is generated and a special game signal is output from the sub game control device 200 ((J) in the figure).

  If the SPIN memory is not 0 while the special game signal is output by the sub game control device 200, the main game control device 100 subtracts 1 from the SPIN memory stored in the RAM 113 and sets the start signal to 1. Are output ((K) in the figure), and this is repeated until the SPIN memory becomes zero.

  When the game hall management apparatus 501 that manages the gaming machine 1 detects only the start signal without detecting the special prize signal, the game hall management apparatus 501 determines that this signal is the start signal and totals the signals. On the other hand, when the start signal is detected together with the special prize signal, it is determined that this signal is not a start signal but a clear signal, and is counted.

  Here, originally, the sub game cannot be executed during the special prize state, and the main game control device 100 does not instruct the sub game control device 200 to execute the sub game. Therefore, since the start signal is not output together with the special prize signal, it is determined that “when the start signal is detected together with the special prize signal, this start signal is a clear signal”. The clear signal is not confused and can be clearly distinguished.

  In this embodiment, the output signal is output as a signal composed of two different voltages, or is output as a contact signal by ON / OFF of the contact, but is not limited to this, and is composed of 0 and 1. A bit string may be output.

  In this embodiment, the output signal is detected based on the signal state being on. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output signal changes from off to on (rise) or from on to off. You may detect based on (fall).

  Thus, since the clear signal is output to the outside as the same signal as the start signal, the design and connection of the gaming machine 1 and the game hall management device 501 can be simplified.

  In addition, when a start signal is detected together with a special prize signal, it is regarded as a clear signal. However, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, neither the special prize signal nor the start signal is originally detected. Therefore, the start signal and the clear signal are not mistaken.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to easily connect the gaming machine and the management apparatus, and it is possible to suppress errors in information aggregation due to a connection error or the like. In addition, it is possible to reduce the work burden when replacing gaming machines.

  The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description of the invention described above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the control system of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement regarding the output of the start signal of the main game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement regarding the setting of the main game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the main process of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the main game process of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the prize grant process of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the clearing process of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the start signal output editing process of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the start signal output determination process of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the sub game control process of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the start signal input determination process of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the change start condition monitoring process of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the SPIN number storage clear process of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart regarding the start signal of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart regarding the clear signal of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a system configuration figure of the game management system of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the customer management apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the microprocessor with which the information collection terminal device of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a figure explaining the game information total data of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart regarding the clear signal of the gaming machine of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 5 image display device (LCD)
51 Main Screen 55 Award Granting Belt 71 Sub Screen 100 Main Game Control Device 110 I / O Port 111 CPU
112 ROM
113 RAM
114 Communication port 150 LCD controller 161 CPU
162 ROM
163 RAM
164 Communication port 165 Video input circuit 166 GDP
168 VRAM
169 Video controller 200 Sub game control device 201 Game microcomputer 202 Input interface 203 Output interface 204 External communication terminal 250 Sub display control device 251 Game microcomputer 252 Input interface 253 Output interface 256 GDP
257 Image ROM
501 Amusement park management device

Claims (8)

In a gaming machine that accepts a valuable value that is a value capable of executing a game, executes a game while consuming the received valuable value, and grants a prize based on the result of the game,
A main game control device for controlling the progress of the game and the execution of the main game;
A secondary game control device that controls execution of a secondary game that determines whether or not to generate a special game state in which a prize is awarded to a player based on a result of the primary game controlled by the primary game control device; With
The main game control device
Main game control means for controlling the execution of the main game for limiting the number of times the game is executed per unit time;
Sub game execution instruction means for instructing the sub game control device to execute the sub game in response to the result of the main game;
Special game state detection means for detecting a special game state generated based on the result of the slave game,
The slave game execution instruction means includes slave game execution instruction possible number storage means for storing the number of slave game execution instructions that can be instructed to execute a game in accordance with the slave game control device,
The sub-game execution instructionable number storage means is
A secondary game execution instruction possible number clearing means for initializing the stored secondary game execution instruction possible number based on detection of the occurrence of the special gaming state by the special gaming state detection means;
A game machine comprising: clear information output means for outputting clear information that can specify the number of slave game execution instructions that can be specified, initialized by said slave game execution instruction number clear means.   2. The clear information output means outputs the clear information as a number of pulse signals corresponding to the number of sub game execution instructions that can be instructed initialized by the number of sub game execution instructions that can be instructed. The gaming machine described in 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the clear information output means outputs a signal of one pulse every time 1 is subtracted from the number of sub game execution instructions possible. Slave game execution instruction information output means for outputting slave game execution instruction information each time the slave game execution instruction means instructs execution of the slave game;
Special gaming state information output means for outputting special gaming state information detected by the special gaming state detection means as special gaming state information,
The slave game execution instruction information output means functions as the clear information output means while the special game state information output means outputs the special game state information,
The clear information is output as the same information as the sub game execution instruction information by the sub game execution instruction information output means while the special game state information output means outputs the special game state information. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising added value setting means for setting an amount of value of an award given to the player.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising execution interval setting means for setting a length of an execution interval of the main game. The main game is a game for determining by lottery whether or not a sub game is executed,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: probability setting means for setting a probability that a secondary game is executed as a result of the lottery. A game hall management device that collects information about a game from the gaming machine according to claim 4 and manages the collected information,
Slave game execution instruction information receiving means for receiving a signal from the slave game execution instruction information output means;
Special gaming state information receiving means for receiving a signal from the special gaming state information output means,
When the special game state information output by the special game state information output means is not received, the signals received by the secondary game execution instruction information receiving means are totaled as the secondary game execution instruction information,
A game hall management device characterized in that, when receiving the special game state information output by the special game state information output means, the signals received by the slave game execution instruction information receiving means are totaled as clear information.

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