JP2018175985A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce economical burden on a game hall in the case of introducing game machines adopting a point award system.SOLUTION: A CU (card unit) connected to an S table (slot machine) adopting a point award system stores awarded points usable for games on the S table. Information on the number of increased point due to a prize etc. and the number of decreased points due to bet setting are transmitted every 200 ms. The CU receives the information to update and store the number of awarded points. By execution of a recovery process resolving a communication failure state occurring between the CU and the S table, recovery data with which a change amount in game data in the S table may be identified is transmitted to the CU. The CU updates the game data on the basis of the recovery data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention is provided with a variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and by setting the number of bets at points, one game can be started and the display result is derived to the variable display device 1 The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a game is ended and points are added in accordance with a win which is generated according to the display result of the variable display device.

  As a gaming machine capable of playing a game with points and having points added in accordance with the occurrence of a prize, a ball game of the enclosed ball type is known. In addition, as a gaming apparatus connected to the gaming machine so as to be communicably connected with the gaming machine while adding points using gaming value owned by a player, points are added using card balance and an enclosed ball type A card unit communicably connected to a gaming machine is known.

  Patent Document 1 describes an enclosed ball type game machine 1 and a terminal device 3 provided adjacent to the left side of such a conventional game machine and game apparatus (see Patent Document 1). Paragraph [0019] [0022]).

  Similarly, the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100 and the ball lending machine 901 are described in Patent Document 2 (see paragraph [0086] of Patent Document 2).

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machines described in prior art documents 1 and 2, the points used for gaming are added by the occurrence of winnings or the withdrawal of the card balance, while the ballistic firing of pachinko balls is required. It is subtracted by etc. As described above, conventionally, the gaming machine itself manages the points that are changed according to the gaming situation (see paragraphs [0079] and [0080] of prior art document 2, paragraph [0043] of prior art document 1). [0045]).

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game card in which the final ball count is written by transmitting the final ball count to the terminal device 3 according to the end of the game. It is described that it is discharged from the terminal device 3 (see paragraph [0059] of Patent Document 1).

JP 10-337371 A JP, 2006-254955, A

  When the system as shown in the prior art documents 1 and 2 is applied to the slot machine as it is, the number of points is managed by the slot machine. In order to manage the points by the slot machine itself, the slot machine needs to have a point management function. In particular, since points are important information to be strictly managed from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, functions required for point management become sophisticated. As a result, the point management function is a factor to further increase the cost of the slot machine, which tends to be more sophisticated and complex in consideration of the playability.

  Further, in the game arcade, in order to provide a more interesting game, slot machines have been replaced regardless of the presence or absence of a failure.

  For this reason, the fact that the cost increase of the slot machine, which tends to increase the cost as well, due to the point management function, has been a great economic burden on the game arcade.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to reduce the economic burden on a game arcade which has introduced a point type slot machine. Further, according to a further object of the present invention, there is a communication inability between the gaming device and the slot machine, and after the communication failure is resolved and restored, the communication is restored after the communication failure. It is to enable accurate management of game data that also reflects the amount of change of game data on the slot machine side between the above.

(1) A connection unit (connector 220) for communicably connecting to a gaming apparatus (card unit 3) for adding points by using gaming value (prepaid balance, number of stored medals) owned by a player A variable display device (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols is provided, and one game can be started by setting the number of bets at points and the display result is derived from the variable display device A slot machine (slot machine 2) to which one game is completed and points are added in accordance with the prize generated by the display result of the variable display device.
Specification means (microcomputer for game control, microcomputer for point control, addition number counter, subtraction number counter) for specifying the variation (addition number, subtraction number, external output information) of the game data which changes according to the progress of the game , External output information counter),
Information transmitting means (point control board 117) for transmitting update information (an operation response including an addition number, a subtraction number, and external output information) capable of specifying the amount of change to the game apparatus;
A previous change amount storage unit for storing a change amount specified by the update information transmitted last time by the information transmission unit;
Recovery from the inability to communicate from the gaming device to the slot machine from the time the incommunicable state occurs between the gaming device and the slot machine to recover the integrity of data between the gaming device and the slot machine This time change amount storage means for storing the change amount of the game data specified by the specifying means until the processing is executed (FIGS. 36 to 43; transmission of the operation response transmitted immediately before power-off of the CU The addition number, subtraction number, holding points, etc. are stored as the current number until the CU is activated later and recovery processing is performed, each of the addition number counters, subtraction number counters, holding point counters, etc., and the previous times. Data),
Game prohibition means for setting a game prohibition state in which a new game can not be started when the communication impossible state occurs;
The information transmission means is
Every time data is exchanged with the gaming device, the number is updated and a communication number is sent to the gaming device to check whether communication is properly performed.
By performing the recovery process, the sum value of the change amount of the game data stored in the current change amount storage unit and the change amount of the game data stored in the previous change amount storage unit is updated The information is transmitted to the gaming device as information.

  According to such a configuration, the game device can accurately manage game data that also reflects the amount of change in game data on the slot machine from the time when communication becomes disabled until the time of recovery. It becomes possible.

(2) game prohibition means for setting a game prohibited state in which a new game can not be started when the communication impossible state occurs (FIGS. 36 to 43; play stop upon disconnection detection (gaming number operation invalid state or game prohibited state Further include)))
The incommunicable time storage means is specified by the identification means in a period from when the incommunicable state occurs to the time when the game data becomes unchangeable after the game prohibition state is made by the game prohibition means. The change amount of the game data stored is stored (FIGS. 36 to 43; after the transmission of the operation response immediately before power-off of the CU, the play is stopped (the bet number operation invalidation state or the game prohibition state) and the addition changed thereafter Store numbers, subtraction numbers etc.

  According to such a configuration, accurate management of game data that also reflects the amount of change in game data on the slot machine side from the time when communication is disabled until the game data can not change. It becomes possible to make the game device play.

(3) The incommunicable time storage means stores the amount of change transmitted immediately before, which is the amount of change in gaming data transmitted to the game device immediately before the incommunicable state occurs (see FIG. 36 to 43; previous number),
The information transmission means is
The previously transmitted update information capable of specifying the previously transmitted variation amount is transmitted to the gaming device together with the update information (FIG. 8, FIGS. 36 to 43; transmission of recovery data as the previous number as a recovery response);
Information for determining the incommunicable occurrence time (SQN, FIG. 2) for enabling the gaming device to determine whether the incommunicable state has occurred before the gaming device receives the immediately prior updated information. Send 8 (b) to the gaming device.

  According to such a configuration, in the gaming apparatus, even if the variation amount of the game data transmitted to the gaming apparatus immediately before the occurrence of the communication failure state does not reach the gaming apparatus, the judgment is made Then, the game data can be updated including the immediately before transmitted change amount specified by the immediately before transmitted update information, and the change amount of the game data transmitted to the game device immediately before the occurrence of the incommunicable state occurs. Even in the case of arrival, accurate game data management becomes possible.

  (4) A communication number (SQN) for confirming whether or not the information transmitting means updates the number every time data is exchanged with the gaming device and the number is updated. ) Is transmitted to the gaming apparatus as the communication failure occurrence time determination information.

  According to such a configuration, communication is performed using the communication number for confirming whether the number is updated and communication is properly performed each time data transmission / reception is performed on the gaming apparatus side. It becomes possible to determine whether or not the change amount of the game data transmitted to the game apparatus has reached the game apparatus immediately before the disabled state occurs.

(5) Two for storing the amount of change specified by the update information transmitted by the information transmitting means and storing the amount of change specified by the update information transmitted by the information transmitting means one time ago Variation storage means (FIG. 5; an addition number counter for storing the current addition number, a subtraction number counter for counting the current subtraction number, an area for storing the pre-addition number as the last point related information and an area for storing the pre-subtraction number )When,
Arrival determination means (point control board 117, FIG. 25) for determining the arrival of the update information to the gaming device based on predetermined information (SQN) transmitted from the gaming device;
The information transmission means is a game in which the update information capable of specifying the total value of the change amounts stored in the two change amount storage means when the arrival determination means does not determine that the update information has arrived It transmits to the device (FIG. 25).

  According to such a configuration, when it is not determined that the update information has arrived, update information capable of specifying the total value of the change amounts stored in the two change amount storage means is transmitted to the gaming device As a result, it becomes possible to collect information on points in the gaming apparatus reliably and efficiently.

(6) The information transmitting means transmits the update information to the gaming device each time the information for instructing transmission of update information capable of specifying the amount of change is received from the gaming device (FIG. 5, See Fig. 25 etc.),
It includes change amount storage means (addition number counter, subtraction number counter) for storing the amount of change specified by the update information transmitted by the information transmission means as the update information;
The change amount storage unit is configured to sequentially change the amount of change specified by the specifying unit while a state in which the information instructing the transmission of the update information can not be received continues even if a predetermined period has elapsed since the transmission of the update information. Based on the stored change amount (FIG. 24),
The information transmitting means is configured to receive the information instructing the transmission of the update information in a state where the change amount based on the change amount sequentially specified by the specifying means is stored in the change amount storage means. Update information capable of specifying the amount of change stored in the change amount storage means is transmitted (FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, even when communication between the gaming apparatus and the slot machine is interrupted, it is possible to reliably collect information on points in the meantime in the gaming apparatus. .

It is a front view showing a card unit and a slot machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the front door of the slot machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in a card unit and a slot machine. It is a block diagram showing composition of a slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining various data stored in each of a card unit and a slot machine, and its transmission and reception mode. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of commands and responses performed between the card unit and the slot machine. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of a communication start request | requirement, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of operation instruction | indication. (A) is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of the device information response, and (b) is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of the recovery response. It is an explanatory view explaining the contents of operation response. It is a figure which shows the aspect of transmission / reception of the command and response between a card unit and a slot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a process at the time of detecting communication disconnection by the card unit side. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing when communication disconnection is detected on the slot machine side. It is a figure which shows an example of a process with a card unit and a slot machine at the time of power supply starting. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing when the card unit and the slot machine are reconnected. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing in a standby state in which the card unit and the slot machine are not being operated. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when a card is inserted into the card unit. It is a figure which shows an example of a process with a card unit and a slot machine at the time of consuming the balance of a prepaid card. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of a card unit and a slot machine at the time of replay. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine in the case of subtracting the number of points held by the instruction of the card unit side. FIG. 35 shows an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when there are no more points in the slot machine during the game. It is a figure which shows an example of a process with a card unit and a slot machine when returning a card | curd. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the front door is unlocked and opened in the slot machine. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the slot machine is not connected when the power is turned on while the card unit is holding the card. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the operation instruction (no request operation) from the card unit does not reach the slot machine. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the operation response (response to no request operation) from the slot machine does not reach the card unit. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the operation instruction (a response to the addition request) from the card unit does not reach the slot machine. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the operation response from the slot machine (the response to the addition request) does not reach the card unit. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the operation instruction (subtraction request) from the card unit does not reach the slot machine. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when an operation response (a response to a subtraction request) from the slot machine does not reach the card unit. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the slot machine returns a response of addition refusal to the addition request of the card unit. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the slot machine returns a subtraction refusal response to the subtraction request of the card unit. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the slot machine returns a clear rejection response to the card unit clear instruction request. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the slot machine returns a response of permission denial to the game permission request of the card unit. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine in the case where the slot machine returns a prohibition denial response to the game unit prohibition request of the card unit. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the slot machine returns a front door open rejection response to the front door open request of the card unit. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of recovery processing of the card unit and the slot machine when a power failure occurs in the card unit after reaching the operation response regarding addition / subtraction data. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of recovery processing of the card unit and the slot machine when a power failure occurs in the card unit before reaching the operation instruction. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of recovery processing of the card unit and the slot machine when a power failure occurs in the card unit before reaching an operation response regarding addition / subtraction data. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of recovery processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the power is cut off in the card unit before the addition request is reached. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of recovery processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the card unit is powered off before reaching the operation response to the addition request. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of recovery processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the power is cut off in the card unit before the subtraction request is reached. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of recovery processing of the card unit and the slot machine when power failure occurs in the card unit before reaching the operation response to the subtraction request. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of recovery processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the power is cut off in the card unit before the clear request is reached. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of recovery processing of the card unit and the slot machine when the card unit is powered off before the operation response to the clear request is reached.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, referring to FIG. 1, a slot machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as S) 2 is juxtaposed to each game island (not shown) arranged in plurality in the game arcade, and the slots At the side position on the predetermined side of the machine 2, an example card unit (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as CU) 3 of the gaming machine is installed corresponding to the slot machine 2 in a one-to-one correspondence.

  The card unit 3 is issued to a visitor card provided with a prepaid function, which is a game recording medium issued to a general player who is not registered as a member, or a member player who has registered as a member in the game arcade. A corresponding slot machine by receiving a membership card, which is a recording medium for playing a game, and converting a gaming value (for example, a card balance or a stored medal) owned by the player specified by the recording information of the card to a point It has a function to set the number of bets in exchange for points in 2 and make it possible to play a game.

  On the front side of the card unit 3, a bill insertion slot 302 for inserting a bill, a projecting portion 305 formed to project forward from the front of the device, a card insertion slot 309 for inserting a membership card or a visitor card, etc. Is provided. The card reader / writer 327 (see FIG. 3) receives the membership card or visitor card inserted into the card insertion slot 309, and reads the information recorded in the card. In the above-described protrusion 305, on the side facing the player, when the display 312 and the member card are received, the number of medals specified by the member card ID and member ID recorded in the member card is An IR light receiving unit 315 which receives an infrared signal from a replay button 319 for carrying out the used replay game and a remote control (not shown) possessed by a staff at the game arcade and converts it into an electronic signal (FIG. (Not shown) is provided.

  The display 312 displays the prepaid balance recorded in the inserted game recording medium (card), and can display the number of points held and other various information described later, and has a transparent touch panel on the surface The system is configured such that various operations can be input by touching various display items displayed on the display unit of the display unit 312 with a finger.

  When the replay button 319 is operated, if a point acquired by the player is recorded in the inserted card, a predetermined number of points are deducted from the points and used for the game Is given, and the inserted card is a membership card, and if the stored points are not recorded and the stored medals are recorded in the hall management computer 1 etc., a predetermined number of points are stored from the stored medals. Will be deducted and given points for use in the game.

  The "stored medal" is a point particularly deposited in the game arcade, and is generally managed by the hall management computer 1 or other management computer installed in the game arcade. On the other hand, "point" is a point which has not yet been deposited in the game arcade. Note that this point may be managed by a management device for point management set in the game arcade. In short, the difference between "stored medals" and "scores" is whether stored medals operations for depositing at the game arcade are performed and points are deposited at the game arcade or are still deposited at the game arcade. It is the point of the point of the stage which is not inserted.

  The bill inserted into the bill insertion slot 302 is taken in by the money discriminator 344 to identify the authenticity and the bill type. Then, the player is given points corresponding to the bill amount.

  Further, a lending button 321 and a return button 322 are provided on the front side of the card unit 3. The lending button 321 is a button for performing an operation to withdraw the balance recorded in the inserted card and secure points to be used for the game. The return button 322 is an operation button which is operated when the player ends the game, and causes the card inserted to store and discharge the points determined at the end of the game.

  The points given by the operation of the replay button 319 or the lending button 321 and the points given by the insertion of a bill into the bill insertion slot 302 are stored together in the card unit 3. This point is displayed on the display 312. The card unit 3 may be provided with a dedicated display for displaying points. The card unit 3 subtracts and updates the points stored in the number of bets set in the slot machine 2 and adds and updates the points stored in the slot machine 2 for a winning equivalent.

  In the slot machine 2, the bet number is set by using the points, and the points are added and updated according to the winning. For this reason, when playing a game in the slot machine 2, the medal insertion operation is unnecessary. Therefore, the slot machine 2 is not provided with a medal insertion slot and a medal payout slot.

  Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter also referred to as left reel, middle reel, right reel) in which plural kinds of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction As shown in FIG. 1, of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are arranged so as to be seen through the transparent window 10 provided on the front door 2b. On the outer peripheral part of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a plurality of kinds of symbols are drawn in a predetermined order.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) is disposed at a position on the near side (player's side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 2b.

  On the front side (the front side in FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display 51, an instruction (for example, touch operation) from the player on the display surface is detected, and the position (for example, the position where the touch operation is performed) is specified. The light emitting devices 56a and 56b and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, which constitute a touch panel for this purpose, are provided.

  In addition, the front door 2b has one bet BET switch 5, which is operated when setting the bet number using "one point = 1" corresponding to one medal, and the maximum determined according to the gaming state Operated when setting the bet number (for example, "point = 3" in RT (Replay Time) in which the probability of winning in normal gaming state and replay is high, and "point = 2" in bonus) A MAX BET switch 6, a start switch 7 operated when starting a game, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively provided.

  In addition, on the front door 2b, a point display 11 in which the total number of points is displayed, a game assistance display 12 in which an error code or the like is displayed, and a payout display in which the points possessed by the occurrence of winnings are displayed. A vessel 13 is provided. Since the total number of points is also displayed on the display 312 of the card unit 3 as described above, the point display 11 may not be provided in the slot machine 2.

  The front door 2b has 1 BET LED 14 notifying that the bet number 3 is set by lighting, 2 BET LED 15 notifying that the bet number 2 is set by lighting, and 3 betting number 3 3 BET LED 16 to notify by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify by lighting that the start operation of the game by the operation of start switch 7 is effective, wait for a certain period of time from the start of the previous game. An on-waiting LED 19 which informs that it is in standby state) is lit, and an on-replay LED 20 which notifies that it is on in the replay game is turned on.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 2, first, the bet number is set using the points secured using the card unit 3. In order to use the points, one bet switch 5 or the max bet switch 6 may be operated. When the bet number is set, among the pay lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1), the pay line determined in accordance with the bet number and the game state becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game Is ready to start.

  The pay line is a line set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 10 of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of pay symbols. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper line of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower line of the reel 2R, that is, the payline L1 set across the symbols lined downward to the right, the lower line of the reel 2L, The middle of the reel 2C, the upper row of the reel 2R, ie, the pay line L2, the upper row of the reel 2L, the upper row of the reel 2C, the upper row of the reel 2R, ie, the upper row of the reel 2R There are four types of winning lines: the winning line L3 set across the two, the lower part of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the lower part of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L4 set across symbols arranged in an inverted V shape. It is defined as The winning lines are not limited to the lines shown in L1 to L4, but, for example, a line across the symbols lined up in the upper row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and a line across the symbols lined up in the middle of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R The lines may be included across the symbols lined below the respective reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously varied. In this state, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the transparent window 10.

  And one game is ended by stopping all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) determined in advance on any activated payline L1 to L4 is displayed. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed as a result of a stop, a winning occurs, and a point determined according to the winning is awarded to the player.

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

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times in 1 minute, and change 80 x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so they draw in a maximum of 4 symbols during 190 ms. It will be possible. That is, what can be selected as the stop symbol is the symbol displayed when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the symbol from four frames ahead, and the symbol for five frames in total.

  Therefore, for example, when based on the symbol displayed on the lower side of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the symbol from the symbol to the four frames ahead Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower part, as a result, the symbol from the symbol to the six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper part. That is, within each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R within 7 frames including the symbol displayed on the lower side of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. A symbol placed can be drawn on the pay line and displayed in a stop state. Such control of the reel is referred to as pull-in control.

  Next, referring to FIG. 2, the slot machine 2 is provided so as to be able to open and close the front door 2b with respect to the main body frame 2a with the left edge thereof as a swing center.

  A pair of upper and lower engagement protrusions 6a and 6b are provided near the end edge of the front door 2b opposite to the swinging center. The engagement protrusions 6a and 6b are pressed downward by a spring (not shown). On the other hand, engagement receiving pieces 7a and 7b are provided at positions of the main body frame 2a facing the engagement protrusions 6a and 6b. When the front door 2b in the open state is pressed against the body frame 2a, the engagement projections 6a and 6b get over the engagement receiving pieces 7a and 7b, and in a state of getting over the engagement reception pieces 7a and 7b Move and lock.

  Then, a front door open solenoid 110 (see FIG. 3) is provided on the back side of the front door 2b, and the front door open solenoid 110 is excited to excite the force of the spring to excite the front door open solenoid 110. The interlocking projections 6a and 6b are pushed upward, and as a result, the engagement of the engagement projections 6a and 6b with the engagement receiving pieces 7a and 7b is released and the lock is released, and the front door 2b is opened.

  A front door closing detector 112 (see FIG. 3) is provided at a position contacting the front door 2b in the upper portion of the main body frame 2a, and the front door 2b is pressed against the main body frame 2a to be in a locked state It is detected.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, an outline of control circuits of the card unit 3 and the slot machine 2 will be described. The card unit 3 is provided with a control unit 323 configured of a microcomputer or the like. The control unit 323 includes a central processing unit (CPU) as a control center, a read only memory (ROM) that stores programs for operating the CPU, control data, and the like, and a random access memory (Random) that functions as a work area of the CPU. (Access Memory), an input / output interface for maintaining signal consistency with peripheral devices, etc. are provided.

  The control unit 323 is provided with an external communication unit 324 for communicating with the hall management computer 1 or the like, and a gaming machine communication unit 325 for communicating with the point control board 117 of the slot machine 2. Is provided. The card unit 3 is provided with a connector 330 for connection to the slot machine 2 side, and the slot machine 2 is provided with a connector 220 for connection to the card unit 3 side. The gaming machine communication unit 325 and the point control board 117 are communicably connected via the connectors 330 and 220 and connection wiring.

  The authenticity and type of the banknote are identified by the above-described money identifier 344, and the identification result signal is input to the control unit 323. When the IR photosensitive unit 320 receives an infrared ray emitted from a remote controller possessed by a staff at a game arcade, a light reception signal is input to the control unit 323. The card reader / writer 327 reads the recorded information of the inserted card, and the read information is input to the control unit 323, and the data written to the inserted card from the control unit 323 to the card reader / writer 327 is When transmitted, the card reader / writer 327 writes the data to the inserted card.

  The control unit 323 outputs display data such as the balance or holding points to the display unit 312, and the display unit 312 displays the output display data. In addition, when the player operates the touch panel provided on the surface of the display 312, the operation signal is input to the control unit 323. When the player operates the lending button 321, the operation signal is input to the control unit 323. When the player operates the replay button 319, the operation signal is input to the control unit 323. When the player operates the return button 322, the operation signal is input to the control unit 323.

  The slot machine 2 is provided with a game control board 116 for controlling the progression of the game of the game machine and a point control board 117 electrically connected.

  On the game control board 116, a game control microcomputer is mounted. The game control microcomputer includes a central processing unit (CPU) as a control center, a read only memory (ROM) that stores programs for operating the CPU, control data, and the like, and a RAM (functions as a work area of the CPU An Random Access Memory (Random Access Memory), an input / output interface for maintaining signal consistency with peripheral devices, and the like are provided.

  The point control board 117 is mounted with a point control microcomputer. The point control microcomputer includes a central processing unit (CPU) as a control center, a read only memory (ROM) that stores programs for operating the CPU, control data, and the like, and a RAM that functions as a work area of the CPU. (Random Access Memory), an input / output interface for maintaining signal consistency with peripheral devices, and the like are provided.

  Further, the front door open solenoid 110 and the front door close detector 112 are provided in an electrically connected state with respect to the point control board 117.

  The game control board 116 detects the start operation after setting the number of bets, variably starts the variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), draws the result of one game, and stops each reel in response to the stop operation. Let

  When the front door closing detector 112 detects the closing of the front door 2b, the detection signal is input to the point control board 117. The point control board 117 transmits a front door open solenoid excitation signal to the front door open solenoid 110 to excite the front door open solenoid 110 to release the lock of the front door 2b.

  The point control board 117 has a point counter for storing the total number of points of the player separately from the card unit 3. If the player performs an operation to secure points by deducting a player-owned value, the point control board 117 transmits a request for addition of points from the card unit 3, and the point control is performed. In response to the addition request, the substrate 117 adds and updates the holding point counter. On the other hand, the point control board 117 subtracts and updates the point counter according to the bet number setting.

  Further, the point control board 117 transmits a signal indicating that to the game control board 116 when the value of the point counter becomes less than the minimum value necessary for setting the bet number. When the game control board 116 receives this signal, the game control board 116 prohibits the game from being newly started. Specifically, the button operation for setting the number of bets is invalidated.

  The game control board 116 sets a bet number setting signal indicating the bet number set for starting the game to the point control board 117, and a number-of-payouts signal indicating the number of points to be given according to the occurrence of a winning. Output The point control board 117 transmits subtraction number information for subtracting the number of points to the gaming machine communication unit 325 based on the bet number setting signal input from the game control board 116, and updates the number point counter while updating it. Based on the number-of-payouts signal input from the game control board 116, addition number information for adding points is sent to the gaming machine communication unit 325, and the holding point counter is added / updated.

  Furthermore, when the gaming state changes, a signal indicating that is transmitted from the game control board 116 to the point control board 117. The gaming state notified by this signal is, for example, a notification capable of executing navigation effects for notifying an internal lottery result by the sub control unit 91, in addition to a big bonus, regular bonus, RT with a high probability of winning replays. It includes an assist time (referred to as AT), a BET operation detection state, a start operation detection state, a reel rotation start state, and a reel rotation stop state.

  The control unit 323 of the card unit 3 has a function of calculating the number of points held in the current slot machine 2 one by one based on the signals of the addition number and the subtraction number inputted, and managing the number of held points.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the configuration of the slot machine 2 will be described based on a block diagram. The slot machine 2 is provided with a game control board 116 and an effect control board 90. The gaming state is controlled by the game control board 116, and the effect corresponding to the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90.

  The game control board 116 has one BET switch 5, MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, point display 11, play support display 12, payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, start valid LED 18, weight LED 19, replay LED 20, front door open detector 21, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected.

  The game control board 116 is provided with a main control unit 41 comprising a microcomputer. The main control unit 41 includes a random number generation circuit that generates random numbers in a predetermined range, a sampling circuit that acquires random numbers from the random number generation circuit, and the like. The main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery of the winning combination using the random number obtained from the random number generation circuit.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front door 2b of the slot machine 2 and speakers 53 and 54. These electric components are mounted on the effect control board 90 It is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91.

  In the slot machine 2 of the present embodiment, when the symbol is aligned on the pay line of any of the variable display devices constituted by the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a prize is won. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but can be roughly divided into special roles with a transition to the Big Bonus (BB) and Regular Bonus (RB), and small roles with the payout of medals. There is also a replay role (replay) that can start the next game without requiring the setting of the bet number.

  In the following, the big bonus may be described as BB, and the regular bonus provided during the big bonus may be described as RB. In addition, the big bonus, regular bonus may be described simply as a bonus. In order to generate a winning of each combination determined in accordance with the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery and to set a winning flag of the combination.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 2 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 2, the game is progressed by repeating the game processing one game at a time, but in order to do so, it is necessary to be in a state where the game can be progressed.

  In the narrow sense, "game" in the slot machine 2 refers to the period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop, but when playing a game, the start switch Since the setting of the number of bets before the operation of 7, the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, these additional processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense I assume.

  The main control unit 41 first sets the number of bets by detecting the operation of the 1-bet BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6, and starts rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by detecting the operation of the start switch 7. .

  However, if a replay play is won in the previous game, the same bet number as in the previous game is automatically set by the replay game in progress flag (the replay game in progress flag is erased at this stage).

  When the number of bets is set and the start switch 7 is operated, the main control unit 41 extracts a random number for the internal lottery, and based on the value of the extracted random number, the main control unit 41 determines each role determined according to the gaming state. Perform a lottery process to determine whether or not to accept a prize.

  The main control unit 41 performs a reel rotation process after the lottery process. In the reel rotation processing, the reels are processed on the condition that one game regulation time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the previous game and one game timer time has elapsed. The motors 32L, 32C, 32R are driven to start rotating the left, middle, right reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

  The main control unit 41 stops when a predetermined condition (starting detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R after the rotational speed reaches a constant speed) from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is satisfied. The operations of the switches 8L, 8C and 8R are enabled. Thereafter, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to stop the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R and stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

  When the driving of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the main control unit 41 performs a prize determination process to determine whether any predetermined combination of symbols has been derived and displayed on the payline. When it is determined in the winning determination processing that a transition combination such as BB has been won, processing for controlling a bonus (for example, setting a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag, etc.) is performed.

  When the winning determination process is completed, the main control unit 41 performs a payout process. In the payout process, a payout number signal indicating the number of points to be granted is output to the point control board 117. Further, in the payout process, as various processes not related to winning, a bonus end determination process for determining whether a bonus end condition corresponding to the bonus is satisfied during the bonus (BB or RB) is performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, various data stored in each of the CU side and the S base side and the transmission / reception mode thereof will be described.

  In the present embodiment, on the CU side, the fluctuation of the S-point holding points is calculated to manage the current holding points. The S-point side also calculates and stores the current points earned. However, on the S side, the number of points is only to prevent the game from starting as soon as possible when the number of points becomes less than the minimum required number (for example, 0) for setting the number of bets. It is a secondary thing used for In the present embodiment, since the main management of the number of points is performed on the CU side, it is not necessary to provide a function for strictly managing the number of points on the S side, and the cost of the S units is maximized accordingly It can be suppressed.

  In particular, compared with CU, the S has a short replacement cycle in the game arcade and replacement is performed early. In relation to that, by giving the main management function on the S side to the CU side to reduce the cost of the S side, the running cost of the game arcade introducing the S can be reduced. is there.

  FIG. 5 shows the storage data of the RAM provided in the control unit 323 on the CU side and the storage data of the RAM mounted on the point control board 117 on the S side. First, when the power is turned on with the S unit (slot machine 2) and the CU (card unit 3) installed in the game arcade for the first time in the electrically connected state, the point control board 117 on the S unit side The main chip ID is sent from the game control board 116, and the main chip ID is sent to the CU side, and the payout chip ID stored in the point control board 117 itself is sent to the CU side.

  The CU side stores the transmitted main chip ID and the payout chip ID. Next, data of the connection time, that is, the time when the CU side and the S side are connected and communication is started is transmitted from the CU side to the S side, and the S side stores the transmitted connection time. .

  In this state, three pieces of information of the main chip ID, the payout chip ID, and the connection time identified on the CU side are stored on the CU side and the S base side. After that, when the power is turned on, those three pieces of information, that is, the main chip ID, the payout chip ID, and the previous connection time data, are transmitted from the S-unit side to the CU side.

  The CU side collates the transmitted data with the already stored data, and determines whether the same S-unit as the previous one is connected. As for connection time data, new connection time data for which communication between CU side and S side is started every time the power is raised is sent from CU side to S side and the new connection time data Is stored on the S platform side.

  Also, each time the operation instruction and operation response are updated on the CU side and S side, the sequence number (SQN) is added and updated by one each, and the sequence number is stored on the CU side and the S side. Ru. This SQN is a communication number for checking whether the number is updated and communication is properly performed whenever data is transmitted / received between the CU and the S unit. The SQN is the last updated number of the updated communication number.

  For example, the CU side transmits a certain operation instruction to the S side, and transmits the sequence number n at that time, and the S side stores the transmitted sequence number n. Then, when the operation response is returned from the S-unit side to the CU side, the stored sequence number n is also transmitted together. On the CU side, it is determined that data communication has been normally performed because the transmitted sequence number n matches the sequence number n already stored, and the sequence number is incremented by one when sending the operation instruction next time Send n + 1 sequence number to S side.

  Next, the current point related information (point related information in counting) is transmitted from the S-base side to the CU side. This current point related information is stored by each counter in the current point related information storage area of the RAM.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a total of four types of counters including an addition counter, a subtraction counter, an external output information counter, and a holding point counter are provided in the current holding related information storage area of the RAM. There is.

  The addition number counter is a counter for counting the number of points to be added according to the occurrence of the winning. When a winning is generated on the S-unit, a payout number signal capable of specifying the point addition number from the game control board 116 is transmitted to the point control board 117. The point control board 117 adds and updates the addition number counter based on the payout number signal.

  The subtraction number counter is a counter for counting holding points to be subtracted according to the bet number setting. When the bet number setting operation is detected, a bet number setting signal is transmitted from the game control board 116 to the point control board 117. The point control board 117 adds and updates the subtraction number counter based on the bet number setting signal.

  The external output counter is a counter for counting the number of times the gaming state has changed. As the external output counter, a counter for counting the number of transitions to BB, a counter for counting the number of transitions to RB, a counter for counting the number of transitions to RT, variable start of the variable display device (game A plurality of types are provided, such as a counter for counting the number of times of start, and a counter for counting the number of times of the bet operation detected. The point control board 117 adds and updates the corresponding external output counter based on various signals transmitted from the game control board 116 and indicating a change in the gaming state.

  The point counter is a counter for storing the player's point (the total number of points) at the present time. The point control board 117 adds and updates the point counter by the addition of the addition counter when adding and updating the addition counter, and adds and updates the point counter when adding and updating the subtraction counter. Only subtract and update.

  A command is sent from the CU to the S units at regular time intervals to request data transmission. The S transmits the values of the four types of counters to the CU at the timing when the command is received. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, the S units have the counter value of “previous point related information” at each data transmission for the three types of counters except the point counter of the above four types of counters. Backup to storage area.

  That is, the value of the addition number counter is stored as "addition number", the value of the subtraction number counter is set as "subtraction number", and the value of the external output information counter is stored as "external output information" respectively. It is stored in the area. In addition, at the time of storage in the storage area, data previously stored is erased. That is, new data is overwritten and stored (rewritten) in the storage area of the "previous point related information".

  The addition number counter, the subtraction number counter, and the external output information counter whose counter values are backed up in the storage area of "previous point related information" are then initialized (0 clear) to prepare for the next data count. Be

  As a result, in the addition number counter, the subtraction number counter, and the external output information counter, the amount of change (non-transmission to CU) of each data (point, external output information) after data transmission to CU last time Data) will be stored. Then, when the data transmission request is received from the CU next time, the amount of change of the data from when the data transmission request was received last time to when the data transmission request is received this time is sent to the CU. Become. On the other hand, as described above, the total number of points at the current stage is stored in the point counter that is not initialized for each data transmission. Then, every time a transmission request for data is received from the CU, the total number of points at the current stage is transmitted to the CU. That is, every time the S receives a command instructing transmission of the data change amount, it transmits the data change amount between the previous reception of the command and the current reception.

  In other words, data of addition number, subtraction number, external output information, which is the current holding related information transmitted to the CU side immediately before in the storage area of the last holding related information (the current holding related information transmitted immediately before) Are stored as backup data. This backup data includes not only the value of each counter at this time but also the value of each previous counter that was not transmitted in the next transmission when the current holding related information is not transmitted from the S unit to the CU side. Is also intended to enable transmission.

  On the CU side, the total addition number (addition total), total subtraction number (subtraction total), external output information total, and holding points are stored in the total data storage area in the RAM.

  The CU updates the total addition number and the number of remaining points based on the value of the addition number counter transmitted from the S-unit side. Further, the total subtraction number and the holding points are updated based on the value of the subtraction number counter transmitted from the S-unit side. Furthermore, the cumulative total number of external output information is updated based on the value of the external output information counter transmitted from the S-unit. The total number of external output information is updated according to the type of each external output information counter. As a result, on the CU side, “BB”, “RB”, “RT”, “AT”, “BET operation detection”, “Start operation detection”, “Reel rotation start”, “Reel rotation” as described above The number of occurrences is accumulated for each stop.

  As described above, the CU can manage the latest holding points by updating the holding points according to the current holding related information transmitted one by one from the S-unit. Similarly, the CU can manage the latest information by updating the total addition number, the total subtraction number, and the total number of external output information according to the current holding point related information transmitted one by one from S. .

  Although the CU receives the count value of the holding point counter in addition to the values of the addition number counter and the subtraction number counter from the S side, the holding points stored by itself are the values of the addition number counter and the subtraction number counter. The value is updated based on the value, and the count value of the holding point counter sent from the S base is not used. Therefore, even if the points sent from the S unit do not match the points managed by the CU, the points held by the CU are updated with the points sent from the S unit. It will not be done.

  Further, the CU collates the value of the holding point counter transmitted from the S-unit side with the current holding points updated on the CU side, and determines the consistency as to whether or not they match.

  The CU transmits normal (normal) operation request (command) and normal (normal) operation response with the S unit, on condition that determination that the unit matches (consistent confirmation) is performed. Continue receiving the response). On the other hand, when it is determined that they do not match, the CU performs control to shift to an error state.

  As control to shift to an error state, for example, an error notification is performed by the display unit 312, or an error notification signal indicating that an error has occurred is transmitted to the hall management computer 1 (in this case, the hall management computer An error notification may be issued according to 1), or a predetermined notification may be given to prompt an artificial response by a person in charge.

  Alternatively, when it is determined that they do not match, the CU may generate a command for correcting the holding points to the holding points managed by the CU, and then transmit the command to the S-unit. Conceivable. In this case, the S unit is provided with a function of correcting the number of points stored in itself according to the correction instruction command. Note that, as the correction instruction command, even as a command specifying the number of points managed on the CU side, or the difference between the number of points managed on the CU side and the number of points stored on the S-unit side It may be a command indicating.

  In this way, the CU receives the values of various counters transmitted from the S-unit side, and calculates and manages the current points, particularly based on the values of the addition / subtraction counters. have. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide a main management function on the S-unit. By that amount, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced. Note that, in the present embodiment, the holding points are stored also on the S side for the purpose of enabling to prohibit the game immediately when the holding points become zero. However, it is possible not to provide the holding point counter for storing the holding points on the S-unit side.

  The CU does not match the function of performing a match score determination process that checks whether the calculated current score at the current point in time and the value of the score counter transmitted from the S base are matched or not. It has a function to perform control to shift to an error state (error control at non-coincidence).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, although the holding points are stored also on the S base side, it can be determined whether or not the holding points are consistent with the holding points managed and stored on the CU side. Yes (CU side function). Therefore, even if a situation occurs in which the credit points stored on the gaming machine side do not match the credit points managed and stored on the CU side due to an unfair act or other circumstances, that effect can be checked. Here, although the determination function is provided on the CU side, for example, the points stored on the CU side and the points stored on the S base side are stored by the hall management computer 1 connected to the CU. And may be determined to determine whether or not both are consistent.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the CU further has a storage area for storing the medals and a storage area for storing the card balance of the received (inserted) prepaid card (game card). The control unit 323 (see FIG. 3) of the CU stores the stored medal according to the input requesting use of the stored medal (for example, the pressing input of the replay button 319 (see FIG. 3) provided on the CU). A predetermined number of stored medals are subtracted from the area. In addition, the control unit 323 (see FIG. 3) of the CU subtracts a predetermined value from the storage area storing the card balance in response to an input requesting use of the card balance (for example, pressing input of the lending button 321).

  In addition, when the player performs an operation to use for a game by deducting the value from the gaming-use value (for example, the prepaid balance or the number of stored medals) owned by such a player, the player holds the withdrawal points The number of requested additions to be added to the point counter is transmitted from the CU side to the S-base side. On the S side, in response to that, the holding point counter is added and updated.

  On the other hand, when an operation is performed to order a so-called wagon service or the like in which the gaming value owned by the player is withdrawn and exchanged for a drink etc., the number of requested withdrawals for the gaming value owned by the player is from the CU side. It is sent to S side. In response to that, on the S side, the holding point counter is decremented and updated.

  Next, referring to FIG. 6, an outline of commands and responses performed between the card unit and the slot machine will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows the transmission direction, whether the data to be transmitted is a command or a response, and the names of transmission information and their outlines. First, a command named device information request is transmitted from the CU to the S units. The device information request command requests the S-units to transmit the main chip ID and the like.

  A response named device information response is sent from the S unit to the CU. The response of the device information response is to transmit the main chip ID or the like to the CU. A command of authentication request is sent from the CU to the S units. This authentication request command is for requesting the S unit to perform authentication.

  A response of an authentication response is sent from the S unit to the CU. The response of this authentication response is to notify the acceptance of the authentication request from the CU. A command of recovery request is sent from the CU to the S units. The recovery request command requests the S units to transmit recovery information.

  A response of recovery response is sent from the S unit to the CU. The response of this recovery response is to transmit the recovery information held in S units to the CU. A connection confirmation request command is sent from the CU to the S units. The connection confirmation request command is to notify the S-unit that it is in the connected state.

  A connection confirmation response is sent from the S unit to the CU. The response of the connection confirmation response notifies the CU that it is in the connection state. The command of the notification start request is transmitted from the CU to the S units. This notification start request command requests the S-unit to clear recovery information and back up the connection ID (communication start time).

  A response to the communication start response is sent from the S unit to the CU. The response of this communication start response is to notify the CU of the clearing of the recovery information and the end of backup of the connection ID (communication start time).

  A command of operation instruction is transmitted from the CU to the S-unit. The operation instruction command instructs the S-units to perform various operations (game operation), and requests transmission of gaming machine information (addition / subtraction data etc.). The CU uses this command to periodically check the state of the game console.

  A response of operation response is sent from the S unit to the CU. The response of this operation response is to notify the CU of the execution result of the game operation instruction and the gaming machine information (addition / subtraction data etc.).

  Next, among the commands / responses shown in FIG. 6, the contents of the communication start request, the operation instruction, the device information response, the recovery response, and the operation response will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  First, referring to FIG. 7A, the communication start request command transmitted from the CU to the S unit requests the S unit to clear the recovery information and receive the new communication ID (communication start time). is there. Also, at the time of this command transmission, the CU performs backup processing of connection time and backup processing of “main chip ID” and “payout chip ID”.

  In addition, when the S-unit receives a command for clearing recovery information (recovery request ON), it clears the recovery data and backs up the connection time.

  The connection time is a time held by the CU, and is a time when communication between the CU and the S sets is started, and is transmitted from the CU to the S sets. And this connection time is used as a connection ID of communication. Further, the recovery clear request is data indicating the presence or absence of the recovery clear request, the recovery clear request ON indicates that the recovery request is present, and the recovery clear request indicates the recovery request not present.

  The command of the operation instruction transmitted from the CU to the S units shown in FIG. 7B is, for the S units, "add points", "subtract points", "game permission / prohibition", "points" As well as instructing the operation of “clearing the sequence number”, transmission of various game table information is requested. The CU uses this command to periodically check the status of S units.

  As the operation request, 7-bit data of Bit 0 to Bit 6 are transmitted from the CU to the S-unit. As to Bit 0, when "1" is given, a request for addition of holding points is instructed, and when it is "0", no request for addition of holding points is indicated. As to Bit 1, when “1”, a request for subtraction of holding points is instructed, and when “0”, a request for subtraction of holding points is instructed. With regard to Bit 2, when “1” is set, a game permission request is instructed, and when “0”, a game permission request is instructed.

  For Bit 3, when “1” is set, a game prohibition request is instructed, and when “0”, no game prohibition request is instructed. For Bit 4, a request for clearing holding points and a sequence number is instructed when “1”, and a request for clearing holding points and a sequence number is instructed when “0”.

Bit 5 is used for the front door open request.
When a plurality of bits among Bit0 to Bit5 are "1", S units are sequentially executed from Bit0.

  Further, data of the addition request number that is valid only when Bit 0 of the operation request is “1” is transmitted from the CU to the S sets. The data of the addition request number indicates a value to be added to the number of holding points.

  The data of the number of subtraction requests which becomes effective only when the operation request Bit 1 is “1” is transmitted from the CU to the S car. The data of the subtraction request number indicates a value to be subtracted from the holding points.

  Referring to FIG. 8A, the response of the device information response is transmitted from the S unit to the CU. The response of this device information response is to transmit information of the main chip ID and the payout chip ID to the CU. The main chip ID is the S main chip ID, that is, the chip ID stored in the game control board 116, and the payout chip ID is the payout of the S chip stored in the point control board 117. It is chip ID.

  Referring to FIG. 8B, the response of the recovery response is transmitted from the S unit to the CU. The response of this recovery response is to transmit the recovery information held in S units to the CU. The recovery information transmitted from the S unit to the CU includes the connection time, the final sequence number, and the current point related information.

  The connection time is the connection time backed up in S units (data of the connection time received from the CU at the start of communication). The final sequence number is the sequence number received from the CU and backed up on S units. The last point related information is the point related information notified last time, the pre-addition number which is the addition number notified last time, the pre-subtraction number which is the subtraction number notified last time, the front which is the external output information notified last time It is each information of external output information.

  The current holding point related information is the latest holding point related information, the current holding point which is the holding point currently held by the S unit, the current addition number which is the addition number currently held by the S unit, They are each information of the present subtraction number which is a subtraction number currently hold | maintained by S unit, and each external output information currently hold | maintained by S unit.

  Referring to FIG. 9, the response of the operation response is transmitted from the S unit to the CU. The response of this operation response is to notify the CU of the execution result of the instruction operation and gaming machine information such as the number of points held.

  The execution result is transmitted from the S unit to the CU as 7-bit data of Bit 0 to Bit 6. For Bit 0, the execution result of holding score addition rejection is shown when "1", and the execution result of not rejecting the addition of holding score is shown when "0". For Bit 1, the execution result of holding score subtraction refusal is shown in the case of “1”, and the execution result indicating that the subtraction of the holding score is not rejected is shown in the case of “0”. For Bit 2, the execution result of gaming permission denial is indicated when “1”, and the execution result indicating that the gaming permission is not rejected is indicated when “0”.

  With regard to Bit 3, when “1”, the execution result of the game prohibition refusal is indicated, and when “0”, the execution result of the effect that the game prohibition is not rejected is indicated.

  For Bit 4, the execution result of holding points and sequence number clear rejection is shown when "1", and the execution result indicating that the holding point and sequence number clear were not rejected is shown when "0".

  With regard to Bit 5, when “1” is shown, the execution result that the opening of the front door is refused is shown, and when “0”, the execution result that the opening of the front door is not rejected is shown.

  As holding-point related information (current holding-point related information) transmitted from the S unit to the CU, there are holding points, addition numbers, subtraction numbers, and external output information.

  After performing correction processing using the "addition number" and "subtraction number", the CU checks whether the number of points sent from the S unit matches the number of points after correction or not. Then, the recovery process is performed to clear recovery information such as the number of points of S units, and the number of points of S units is corrected to the number of points after correction on the CU side.

  The CU that has received the addition number adds this addition number to the holding points it holds. The S unit backs up the notified value of the added number as the pre-added number and clears the current added number to zero.

  The CU that has received the subtraction number subtracts the received subtraction number from the held holding points. The S unit backs up the notified value of the subtraction number as the previous subtraction number and clears the current subtraction number to zero.

  Data on gaming machine status for notifying the status of the gaming platform from the S unit to the CU is transmitted. The game state data is composed of 7 bits of Bit0 to Bit6. For Bit 0, "0" indicates that the game is possible, and "1" indicates that the game is stopped. For Bit 1, "0" indicates that the game is on standby, and "1" indicates that the game is in progress.

  When Bit 2 is “1”, BB is shown, when Bit 3 is “1”, the reel is rotating, and when Bit 3 is “1”, the number of points is 0, and Bit 5 is “1”. "Indicates that the game is completed, and Bit 6 is" 1 ", indicating that the front door is under development.

  In addition, as data for notifying the state of the game stand, other data indicating that a bet has been made (data indicating that it is in a state of waiting for start), in-waiting (one game for regulating one game time) Data indicating that the timer is in progress may be adopted. Furthermore, data indicating an overtime error in which the stop operation is not detected even if a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the reel starts rotating may be adopted.

  Furthermore, data indicating the occurrence of BB, RB, RT or the like may be adopted as data indicating the gaming state.

  10 to 44 show processing executed by the CPU in the control unit 323 of the CU, processing executed by the CPU mounted on the point control board 117, and a timing chart.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in addition to the addition and subtraction numbers from S to CU by the operation response, changes in the gaming state of S (BET operation detection, start operation detection, reel rotation start, reel The external output information corresponding to each is also transmitted according to (rotation stop, transition to BB, transition to RB, transition to RT, transition to AT). However, in the following timing chart, illustration of external output information is omitted.

  In the following FIGS. 10 to 44, addition refusal (remaining point addition refusal), subtraction refusal (retained point subtraction refusal), permission refusal (game permission refusal), prohibition refusal (game prohibition refusal) included in the operation response For each of clear rejection (number of points and sequence number clear rejection) and front door open rejection, the state where the bit is set (= 1) is described as "ON" while the bit is not set (= 0) Is described as "OFF".

  First, with reference to FIG. 10, an aspect of transmission and reception of commands and responses between the CU and the S units will be described. A command is sent from the CU to the S unit, and the S unit responds to the command and returns a response to the CU. After receiving the response, the CU transmits the next command to the S, and the S returns a response to the CU in response to the command. As shown in FIG. 10, the period from the transmission of the first command from CU to S to the transmission of the next command is controlled to 200 ms, or 0.2 seconds. In addition, the period from the transmission of a response from the S unit to the CU to the transmission of the next response is controlled to 200 ms, that is, 0.2 seconds.

  Thus, both the command and the response are transmitted between the CU and the S at an interval of 200 ms. On the other hand, S units can not execute two games while one game restriction time of 4.1 seconds has elapsed. As a result, in the present embodiment, a plurality of commands and responses are transmitted and received during one game.

  Therefore, from the S unit to the CU, the response of the operation response for notifying the change amount of the holding points is transmitted one after another at intervals shorter than one game period. As a matter of course, the number of bets is set once in one game period and the number of winnings that can be made is once. In other words, there are only one opportunity for subtraction and addition of points in one game period. Since the response of the operation response is transmitted one after another in this one game period, the S-unit can finely notify the CU of the amount of change of the holding point. On the other hand, the CU can perform point management that finely reflects the change in point on the S-unit side.

  Here, the transmission interval of the command and the response is set to 200 ms, but the transmission interval may be longer or shorter than this, for example, the transmission interval is one game restriction time of S sets. It is also conceivable to match it with Alternatively, the transmission interval may be half or less than one game regulation time. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the S unit receives a command from the CU and sends back an operation response, but instead, when a bet operation is detected and when a winning occurs, The S unit may transmit data for notifying a subtraction number or an addition number.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, processing when communication disconnection is detected on the CU side will be described. If a response can not be received by one second after the CU transmits a command to the S unit, the same command is transmitted to the S unit again. Furthermore, if a response can not be received within one second after that, a second retransmission of transmitting the same command to the S unit is performed. If the response can not be received from the S unit by one second after the second retransmission, the CU determines that the communication is abnormal at this stage. This communication abnormality may be caused when the connector 330 or 220 shown in FIG. 3 is detached, the connection wiring is broken, the power of the S unit is cut off, or the like.

  After determining that the communication is abnormal, the CU transmits a device information request command to the S-unit to start the connection sequence again after 20 seconds. The specific content of the process of transmitting the command of the device information request to the S units and starting the connection sequence will be described later based on FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the process in the case where the communication disconnection is detected on the side of S will be described. A command is transmitted from the CU to the S, and the S transmits a response to the CU in response to the command. Next, when the command from the CU is not transmitted to the S unit for 10 seconds, the S unit determines that the communication is disconnected, and the bet number is set even if the 1-bet BET switch 5 and the MAX BET switch 6 are operated. A game is prohibited as "betting number operation invalid state (non-playing state)" which is not set, and transition is made to the unconnected state. The cause of occurrence of the communication interruption may be disconnection of the connector 330 or 220, disconnection of the connection wiring, or power interruption of the CU, as in the case described with reference to FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, processing of a connection sequence at the time of power activation will be described. First, at the time of power activation, communication is started after the game is stopped (prohibited) in the bet number operation invalid state (game prohibited state) in the S-unit. First, the device information request command is transmitted from the CU to the S units. In response to this, the S unit sends back a response of the device information response. The response of the device information response includes the main chip ID and the payout chip ID.

  The CU, which has received the device information response, stores the information included in the device information response, and makes an authentication request to S devices that have received a response (S devices specified by the received main chip ID and payout chip ID) Send the data of to S units.

The S that has received the authentication request sends an authentication response back to the CU.
Next, upon receiving the authentication response, the CU sends a recovery request to S units. In the unit S that receives it, the recovery information backed up inside the unit S (specifically, the point control board 117) is sent back to the CU as a response. As described above, the recovery information includes the connection time, the last SQN (sequence number), the previous holding related information, and the current holding related information.

  The CU that has received this recovery response starts recovery processing from that point. This recovery process is a process for recovering the integrity of each other's data between CU and S, and it is not only executed at the time of power on, but also recovered due to trouble as described later Sometimes it is also done.

  The CU counts up this SQN (sequence number) each time it transmits an "operation instruction". However, it does not count up when resending the operation instruction. The CU backs up the SQN and its request content upon transmission of the “operation request”. The S stores the SQN received by the “operation instruction” and sends it back to the CU by the “operation response”. When the S unit receives the same SQN operation instruction as the previously received SQN, it determines that a communication failure has occurred and the CU re-sends the operation instruction as the re-transmission statement.

  After the recovery processing is completed, the CU updates the main chip ID, the payout chip ID, and the connection time to the values received from S, updates the sequence number to "0", and requests communication start (recovery clear ON). Send the command of to the S unit. In response to this, the S unit clears the recovery data and backs up the data of the new connection time received from the CU. Then, the S transmits a communication start response to the CU. After this, between the CU and the S, transmission and reception of the command of the operation instruction and the response of the operation response are performed.

  As described above, the CU increments the sequence number (SQN) by one each time this operation instruction is transmitted. First, in the first operation instruction, an operation instruction command of no game permission request and SQN = 1 is transmitted to the S-unit. In the S unit, in response, the data of SQN = 1, pre-addition number = 0, pre-subtraction number = 0 is backed up. In addition, the S unit clears the value of each counter of the addition number and the subtraction number, which are the current holding related information, to zero. Then, the S unit transmits, to the CU, a response of SQN = 1, holding points = 0, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 0, and game prohibition (game stop state) as operation responses.

  The CU that has received the operation response calculates the current number of points 0 + the received number of additions 0-the received number of subtractions 0 based on the operation responses to back up the current number of points 0, and the total number of additions = 0 Back up the subtraction accumulation = 0.

  Next, the CU transmits an operation instruction of no game permission request and SQN = 2 to the S unit, and the S unit having received it receives SQN = 2, holding score = 0, addition number = 0, subtraction as an operation response. The response of the number = 0 and the game prohibition (game stop state) is sent back to the CU.

  Next, processing of a connection sequence when the CU and the S are reconnected will be described with reference to FIG. The connection sequence at the time of reconnection is similar to the connection sequence at the time of power activation described in FIG. 13, and here, mainly the differences will be described.

  First, the time to start communication after the gaming machine S is prohibited as the bet number operation invalid state (game prohibited state) is immediately after the device information request command from the CU is received. This is because the S-unit can recognize that the S-unit receives the device information request from the CU and is reconnected for the first time.

  Next, since the connection sequence in FIG. 13 is at power on, the CU transmits a communication start request command of recovery clear ON to the S unit, and the S unit receives it and clears the recovery data. At the same time, the sequence number (SQN) is set to 1 in accordance with SQN = 1 sent in the first operation instruction, and all previous holding related information and current holding related information are cleared to “0”.

  However, in the case of the connection sequence shown in FIG. 14, since the reconnection is performed, the reconnection is performed and the recovery process is executed. If it is determined that the sequence number (SQN) is not abnormal, the recovery data is taken over as it is without converting the stored medals to holding points to enable replay. As a result, in the communication start request command transmitted from the CU to the S at the end of the recovery processing, recovery clear OFF is transmitted. In response to this, the S unit backs up the connection time received from the CU without clearing the recovery data.

  Then, the CU backs up the main chip ID and the payout chip ID transmitted from the S-unit and also backs up the connection time, which is the time of reconnection, when the recovery process is completed. Then, as for the sequence number, if the final SQN transmitted from the S unit is not abnormal, the sequence number (SQN) is continued.

  On the other hand, after starting the recovery processing in the CU, if it is determined that the S units that are the communication partners do not match, or if it is determined that the SQN is abnormal, the recovery response sent from the S units The present holding points included in the are temporarily recorded on a game recording medium (card or the like) owned by the player. After that, the replay button 319 is operated to use the stored medals of the recording medium, and the stored medals are converted into points, and then replay is enabled. At that time, as in the connection sequence at power on shown in FIG. 13, as the communication start request transmitted from the CU to the S unit, the recovery clear ON is transmitted, and the S unit receives it to recover data. clear. Further, in the CU, the sequence number is set to “0”, SQN = 1 is transmitted to the S unit in the first operation instruction, and the SQN = 1 is backed up in the S unit. Further, in the S-unit, the pre-addition number = 0 and the pre-subtraction number = 0 are backed up, and the counter values of the addition number and the subtraction number are cleared to 0.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, processing in the standby mode will be described. In this standby state, no game is played on the S-unit, and no card is inserted in the CU, and the lending button 321 and the replay button 319 are not operated at all.

  First, a command of operation instruction of no addition, no subtraction, and SQN = n is transmitted from the CU to the S units. In the unit S that receives it, data of SQN = n, holding points = 0, number of additions = 0, number of subtractions = 0, and game prohibition is transmitted as a response of the operation response. The CU backs up SQN = n + 1, the number of requested additions = 0, and the number of requested subtractions = 0 for each command transmission of operation instruction. In the next operation instruction command from CU to S, data of SQN = n + 1 is transmitted. In the S unit that receives this, back up SQN = n + 1, pre-addition number = 0, pre-subtraction number = 0, and clear each counter value of addition number, subtraction number, and holding points to 0.

  Then, the S-unit transmits a response of SQN = n + 1, holding points = 0, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 0, and game prohibition to the CU as an operation response. In the CU, every time the response of the operation response from the S unit is received, the number of holding points = 0, the addition total = 0, the subtraction total = 0 is backed up.

  The processing of the CU and S when the card is inserted will be described with reference to FIG. At the time of insertion of this card, the S unit executes the same processing as the processing on standby shown in FIG. 15 without executing any special processing by insertion of the card.

  On the other hand, also in the CU, in the process of transmitting a command to S units, the same process as in waiting shown in FIG. 15 is executed. Then, in the CU, when the card is inserted, the card reader / writer 327 outputs a command signal for taking the card, and the card reader / writer 327 reads the information recorded on the taken card, and the read information is read. Processing such as receiving a card at the time of card insertion is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a process of consuming the prepaid balance recorded in the inserted recording medium (card) will be described. In the process of FIG. 17, the prepaid balance is “1000”, and the current point is “10”. First, commands of no addition, game availability, SQN = n, number of requested additions = 0, and requested number of subtractions = 0 are transmitted from the CU to the S units as operation instructions. In the unit S that has received it, a response of SQN = n, holding points = 10, number of additions = 0, number of subtractions = 0, game available is returned as an operation response.

  On the other hand, in the case of CU, a loan operation of 500 yen, ie 25 points, is performed by one lending operation. When the lending button (lending button) 321 is pressed in the CU, SQN = n + 1, the number of requested additions = 25, the number of requested subtractions = 0 and the balance = 500 are backed up. In this way, the balance consumption is decided by the CU alone when the lending operation is performed.

  Then, the CU transmits a command of addition request existence, game availability, SQN = n + 1, addition request number = 25, and subtraction request number = 0 to the S as an operation instruction. In S unit that received it, while backing up SQN = n + 1, pre-addition number = 0, pre-subtraction number = 0 and creating a response, clear each counter value of addition number and subtraction number to 0, and The holding points are updated to a value of 35 obtained by adding the required number of additions 25 to the number of holding points 10.

  Then, as the operation response, a response of addition refusal OFF, game allowance refusal OFF, SQN = n + 1, holding points = 35, number of additions = 0, number of subtractions = 0, game available is returned.

  In the CU that receives it, the number of points held = 10 (number of points held before update) + 25 (number of required additions) + 0 (number of additions)-0 (number of subtractions) = 35 is calculated and backed up. Back up total = 0.

  As described above, unlike the determination of the balance consumption, the determination of the number of points is determined after waiting for the response of the operation response from the S-unit.

  In addition, in the S unit, when the command of the operation instruction including the addition request presence and the addition request number is received, the addition does not distinguish between the stored medal replay and the consumption of the prepaid balance, and thereafter in the same sequence. Execute the process

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the process at the time of replay that consumes a stored medal will be described. In FIG. 18, the stored medal specified by the inserted recording medium (card or the like) is “1000”, and the initial point is “0”. The process of replaying in FIG. 18 is similar to the process of consuming the balance shown in FIG. In particular, on the side of S, as described above, the same processing as in the case of FIG. 17 is performed in order to execute stored medal replay and balance consumption in the same sequence without distinction. On the CU side, SQN = n + 1, when the replay button 319 is pressed in a state where the game recording medium (card or the like) owned by the player is inserted and the stored medal specified by the card is present. The points for backing up the number of requested additions = 25 and the number of claimed subtractions = 0 are the same as in the case of FIG. This is because the stored medals in FIG. 18 are data in units of medals while the balance in the case of FIG. 17 is data in units of money, and it is sufficient to simply subtract 1000-25.

  The other processes are similar to the process of FIG. As described above, the consumption of the stored medals is decided on the CU side alone when the re-play button 319 is pressed without waiting for the response of the operation response from the S-unit, and the number of points retained is from the S-unit Wait for the response of the operation response of and confirm.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the process of subtracting the number of points held by the instruction on the CU side (wagon service etc.) will be described. In the game arcade, a wagon service is provided to consume the points owned by the player and provide the player with drinks and the like. When the player receives such a wagon service, the player calls a store clerk at the game arcade and places a wagon order, whereby the player places an order by operating the remote control possessed by the store clerk at the game arcade. The order contents are output to the IR photosensitive unit 320 of the card unit 3 as an infrared signal.

  The CU receives the infrared signal and determines that a wagon order has occurred. FIG. 19 shows a case in which a wagon order that consumes the number of points in use "300" occurs while the player owned point is "1000". When a wagon order occurs, the CU backs up “300”, which is the use number of points accompanying the wagon order occurrence, as SQN = n + 1, the addition request number = 0, and the subtraction request number. At this stage, the CU does not actually subtract 300 from the points, but merely backs up "300" as the number of subtraction requests. Then, a command of no addition, subtraction present, SQN = n + 1, number of requested additions = 0 and number of requested subtractions = 300 is transmitted from the CU to the S as an operation instruction.

  Upon receiving it, it is determined whether or not the value of the holding point counter stored in itself is equal to or greater than the number required for subtraction. This determination is performed by the point control board 117. In FIG. 19, it is assumed that the value of the holding point counter is equal to or greater than the number required for subtraction. In this case, the S unit backs up SQN = n + 1, pre-addition number = 0, pre-subtraction number = 0, and clears the value of each counter of addition number and subtraction number to zero. Then, the number of points is updated to “700” obtained by subtracting the number of subtractions 300 from the current number of points of holding 1000 according to the number of requests for subtraction = 300.

  Then, from the S unit to the CU, as the operation response, the response of subtraction refusal OFF, SQN = n + 1, the number of existing points = 700, the number of additions = 0, the number of subtractions = 0, a game available response is returned.

  Then, in the CU, the number of holding points = 1000 (pre-update holding points) −300 (number of subtraction request numbers) +0 (addition number) −0 (subtraction number) = 700 is calculated, and the number of holding points is corrected to “700” for backup. Do. Thus, the subtraction of the number of points is decided only after waiting for the response of the operation response from the S-unit.

In addition, the CU backs up the addition and accumulation = 0 and the subtraction and accumulation = 0.
On the other hand, if the S unit determines that the value of the holding point counter stored by itself is less than the subtraction request number, the S unit does not execute the subtraction of the holding points according to the subtraction request number. Also, in this case, the S-unit sends back an operation response of subtraction rejection ON as an operation response to the CU. As a result, the CU is notified that the point subtraction based on the subtraction request has not been performed because the S has rejected the subtraction request.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 18, the subtraction of the number of points based on the instruction of the CU is determined only after waiting for the response of the operation response from the S-unit. On the other hand, as described with reference to FIG. 17, the stored medal consumption based on the instruction of the CU is determined when the CU receives the stored medal consumption.

  As described above, the reason why the determination time is made different between “subtraction of points based on CU instruction” and “consumed medal consumption based on CU instruction” is as follows.

  At the stage when the CU received subtraction processing of points such as wagon orders etc., although the subtraction instruction was sent because there were spare points, the result was that points were used in the game when S unit received the subtraction instruction. There are cases where there are no remaining points corresponding to the subtraction instruction.

  In such a case, if the subtraction is determined based on the points stored in the CU when the CU accepts the subtraction process, the gaming machine does not actually have any remaining points. As a result, the subtraction will be determined and a contradiction will occur. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the “subtraction of the number of points based on the instruction of CU” is determined after waiting for the response of the operation response from the S-unit.

  On the other hand, with regard to “stored medal consumption based on the instruction of CU”, even if the number of points stored in the S unit fluctuates when the instruction arrives at the S unit, it corresponds to the addition instruction. There is no problem in adding points. Therefore, from the viewpoint of speeding up the process, the "consumed medal consumption based on the instruction of the CU" is determined when the CU accepts the stored medal consumption.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, processing in the case where it is detected that a point has been lost while playing a game on the S unit will be described. The initial number of points held = 6. First, the CU backs up SQN = n, number of requested additions = 0, and requested number of subtractions = 0, and as the operation instruction, adds no addition, no subtraction, and SQN = n command S Send to the table. In the S-unit, for example, based on the bet number 3 being set, SQN = n, pre-addition number = 0, pre-subtraction number = 3 is backed up. Then, after creating the response, each counter value of the addition number and the subtraction number is cleared to 0.

  Then, the S-unit transmits a response of SQN = n, holding points = 3, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 3, game available to the CU as an operation response. In the CU, the number of holding points = 6 + 0−3 = 3 is calculated, and thereafter, the number of holding points is corrected and backed up, and addition total accumulation = 0 and subtraction total accumulation = 3 are backed up.

After that, the exchange of command and response continues for a while.
After that, when the game in which the bet number 3 is further set is started in the S unit, the subtraction number = 3. As a result, the number of holding points = 3-3 = 0. In the stage where the number of points is 0, no point is detected in the S unit. That is, the point control board 117 determines that the remaining number of points remaining is equal to or less than the number necessary for setting the number of bets based on the value of the point holding counter stored by itself. At this stage, the point control board 117 controls the bet number operation invalid state (game prohibited state) to prohibit the start of a new game. Specifically, bet number setting prohibition information for notifying prohibition of bet number setting is transmitted from the point control board 117 to the game control board 116. Having received this, the game control board 116 invalidates the operation of the 1-bet BET switch 5 and the MAX BET switch 6. In addition, when the game is being executed at the stage when no point is detected, that is, when the variable display device is in a variable display, the S unit continues the variable display game and prohibits the start of the next game.

  The CU backs up SQN = n + N, the number of addition requests = 0, and the number of subtraction requests = 0, and transmits a command of no addition, no subtraction, and SQN = n + N to the S units as operation instructions.

  In S, back up SQN = n + N, back up pre-addition number = 0, pre-subtraction number = 3, create a response including subtraction number = 3, and then add each counter value of addition number and subtraction number to 0 clear.

  Then, the S-unit transmits an operation response of SQN = n + N, holding points = 0, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 3, game prohibition to the CU as an operation response. This operation response is “update information that can specify the amount of change specified between the transmission of the first operation response and the bet number operation invalidation state”.

  In response to this, the CU calculates the number of holding points = 3 + 0-3 = 0, corrects the number of holding points to 0, backs up, and corrects addition total = 0, subtraction total = 6.

  As described above, the main management of the points is performed by the CU, but the points on the S-unit side are used only when it is determined whether or not the game prohibition control (the bet number setting prohibition control) is to be performed. As a result, compared with the case where the game prohibition control is performed based on the number of points managed and stored in the CU, the game prohibition control can be performed in real time according to the fluctuation of the number of points.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, processing when there is a card return operation will be described. When the operation instruction from CU to S and the operation response from S to CU are performed in response to the state of the number of points initially held = 500, CU is pressed when return button 322 is pressed, As the next operation instruction, a command of prohibition request existence for inhibiting the game, clear request nothing, and SQN = n + 1 is transmitted to the S-unit. In the S unit, in accordance with the instruction of the prohibition request included in the command, the bet number operation can not be set and the bet number operation invalidation state (game prohibition state) is controlled. Thereafter, a weight corresponding to a predetermined time of one game restriction time (for example, 4.1 seconds) or more is provided. The predetermined time is, for example, 10 seconds. During this wait time, polling continues between S and CU. By providing the wait time in this manner, when the game is already started at the stage of receiving the command of the prohibition request from the CU (when the variable display device is in the variable display), the game result is decided. It prevents the card return process from being performed before.

  During this polling, while the S unit repeatedly transmits data indicating that preparation is in progress to the CU, a sequence in which the CU repeatedly transmits the prohibition request to the S unit is adopted. May be

  Alternatively, during this polling, the S unit transmits to the CU one piece of data indicating that preparation is in progress, while the CU permits the S unit to approve that preparation is in progress. The data to be shown may be transmitted once, and thereafter, a sequence may be adopted in which an operation instruction that does not include any instruction is repeatedly transmitted from the CU until the end of the game.

  Alternatively, during this polling, a sequence may be adopted in which data indicating prohibition refusal is transmitted from the S unit to the CU, while a prohibition request is repeatedly transmitted from the CU to the S unit.

  Then, at the stage when the wait time has elapsed, the S-unit transmits, as the operation response, the response of prohibition prohibition OFF, SQN = n + N, holding points = 500, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 0, game prohibition response to CU . The points transmitted at this time become the final points at the end of the game. Note that this sequence example shows a case where neither winning occurs during the wait time, and neither the added number nor the reduced number changes. If a prize is generated during the wait time, the remaining points corresponding to the prize will be transmitted to the CU as an "addition number".

  The CU that has received this operation response backs up the data with SQN = n + N + 1 and clear request. Furthermore, each data of the stored “number of points held, total addition number, total subtraction number” is updated according to “addition number, subtraction number” included in the operation response. As a result, the points held at the end of the game are decided on the CU side. As described above, since the final holding points are determined on the CU side, it is not necessary to provide a holding point management function on the S-unit side, and accordingly, the cost of the S units can be minimized.

  Note that, in this example, the CU receives the input of the “signal requesting the end of the game” based on the operation of the return button 322, and determines the points at the end of the game. However, the “signal requesting the end of the game” is not limited to the signal based on the operation of the return button 322.

  For example, the CU is provided with a fingerprint authentication unit that authenticates the player's fingerprint. At the start of the gaming machine, authentication by the fingerprint authentication unit is mandatory, and that the fingerprint information specified by the gaming card inserted in the CU by the player at the start of the game matches the fingerprint information detected by the fingerprint authentication unit. Allow the game as a condition. Furthermore, at the end of the game, authentication by the fingerprint authentication unit is essential, and the game is ended on condition that the fingerprint information detected by the fingerprint authentication unit matches the fingerprint information detected at the start of the game. In this case, the “signal requesting the end of the game” is fingerprint information detected by the fingerprint authentication unit.

Alternatively, a button corresponding to the return button 322 may be provided on the S platform side.
In addition, when a game end request signal is input to the CU from a server or the like that manages the entire gaming machine installation island, the game may be ended regardless of whether or not the return button 322 is operated. In this case, the “game end request” is configured by the game end request signal input from the server.

  It returns to the explanation of FIG. After backing up the data with clear request with SQN = n + N + 1, the CU subsequently transmits a clear request with command, SQN = n + N + 1, to the S units as an operation instruction.

  Unit S receives it and clears (initializes) each stored data value to 0. Here, the data cleared by the S-unit is the current-point-related information and the previous-point-related information shown in FIG. As a result, the values of the addition number counter, the subtraction number counter, the external output information counter, the value of the holding point counter, and the data of the addition number, subtraction number, and external output information stored as the value of the previous counter are cleared. (Initialized)

  Next, as an operation response, S unit clear rejection OFF not rejecting the clear request, SQN = n + N + 1, holding points = 0, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 0, response to game prohibition to CU Send. Then, the CU backs up SQN = n + N + 1, point = 0, and card point = 500. The card holding point = 500 is a value obtained by adding 500, which is the holding point received immediately before the clear request, to the card's point (here, 0).

  Thereafter, the CU ejects the inserted card and returns it to the player. Then, a command of no prohibition request, no clear request, and SQN = n + N + 2 is transmitted to the S as an operation instruction.

  In response to that, the S-unit transmits a response of SQN = n + N + 2, holding points = 0, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 0, game prohibition to the CU.

  A process when the front door 2b is unlocked and opened will be described with reference to FIG. First, as the first operation instruction, a command including an instruction of no front door open request without a front door open request is transmitted from the CU to the S car. Upon receiving it, the unit S sends a normal response including the number of points = 500 to the CU as an operation response.

  At this stage, for example, after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R start rotating after starting operation on the S unit, a trouble occurs in the display of the liquid crystal display 51, etc., and the player calls the staff in the game arcade In this case, an attendant at the game arcade transmits an infrared signal to the IR photosensitive unit 320 for operating the remote controller in possession to unlock and open the front door 2b. The IR photosensitive unit 320 that has received it inputs the front door open instruction signal included in the received infrared signal to the control unit 323. Upon receiving the front door open instruction input, the CU transmits, as an operation instruction, a prohibition request existence for stopping the game, no front door opening request, and a command of SQN = n + 1 to the S-unit. That is, in order to prevent the game from being newly started on the S car before the front door 2b is actually opened, an operation instruction with prohibition request and no front door opening request is sent to the S car. .

  In response to that, the S unit controls the bet number operation invalid state (non-play state) in which the bet number can not be set. This prohibits the bet operation. However, at that time, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are already rotating, and when the game is in progress, the progress of the game itself is not stopped.

  For example, FIG. 22 shows the case where the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating at a stage controlled to bet number operation invalidation state (game inhibition state).

  Next, the S unit provides a wait time (for example, 10 seconds) of 4.1 seconds or more corresponding to one game regulation time. During this wait time, polling continues between S and CU. By providing the wait time as described above, the game result is determined when the game has already started at the stage when the command with prohibition request is received from the CU (when the variable display device is variably displayed). It is preventing that the front door 2b will be open | released before doing.

  Eventually, the result of the game already in progress is determined at the stage of being controlled to bet number operation invalidation state (game prohibition state), and it is assumed that, for example, 10 points of winning have occurred. Then, as shown in FIG. 22, even in the bet number operation invalid state (game prohibited state), if a situation arises in which a point addition should be made during that time, the addition number (here Then, an operation response including the number of additions = 10) is transmitted. That is, even when the point changes while the game is in the game prohibition state, the S-unit specifies the amount of change and transmits the amount of change to the CU. As a result, on the CU side, it is possible to manage the points including the amount of change in the points from the game prohibited state until the game result is determined.

  Eventually, when the weight time passes, the S-unit (point control board 117) excites the front door open solenoid 110 to unlock the front door 2b and open the front door 2b. Further, the bit 6 in the gaming machine state shown in FIG. 9 is turned on, ie, set to "1", and thereafter, until the front door 2b is closed (until a detection signal from the front door closing detector 112 is input) Keep it ON. Then, the S-unit sends back, to the CU, a response including a front door open rejection OFF, a game prohibition, and a response during front door development as an operation response.

  The CU determines that the front door 2b has been opened if it is not rejected for the command of the front door open request, that is, if a response including a response of the front door open rejection OFF is returned.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 22, according to the present embodiment, the closed state of the front door 2b, which is a specific example of the front member of the S unit, is a command from the CU side without affecting the progression of the game. It can be released by

  When the point control board 117 of S sets receives a command with front door open request from the CU, it is in the game, that is, whether any one of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotating or not. If any one of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotating, after all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R have stopped, or all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R have stopped, the prize winning The closed state of the front door 2b may be released after the calculation time of the point addition number at the time of occurrence elapses.

  In this case, the S unit is the information for instructing the release of the lock by the lock means during the game in which the symbol is variably displayed by the variable display (reel 2 L, 2 C, 2 R) When the command is received, the control for releasing the lock by the lock means is delayed until the game is over and the game is prohibited.

  Alternatively, the point control board 117 of S sets whether or not the game is in progress when the command of the front door open request is received from the CU, and if the game is in progress, the front door is opened. Alternatively, a response of front door open rejection ON may be returned to the CU. That is, the unit S may receive the front door open request only when it is not in the game when it receives a command with the front door open request from the CU.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the process when the power is turned on while the CU is holding the card and an abnormality in which the S unit is not connected at that time occurs will be described. Since the communication between the CU and the S unit occurred while the card was inserted and playing a game on the S unit, the command of the device information request from the CU is S at the stage of restarting the power supply of the CU. Sent to the platform. However, the response from the S unit is not sent back to the CU because there are S units not connected abnormally. Then, as described in FIG. 11, the CU retransmits the device information request command to the S units. If the response from the S unit is not sent back despite that, the second device information request is resent to the S unit. If a response is not sent back from the S unit in response to the second retransmission, at this stage, the CU determines that the communication is abnormal, and displays an indication that an error has occurred due to the non-connection from the display 312. Execute the control to

  In this state, when the game store clerk remotely operates the CU to output an infrared signal for forcibly discharging the inserted card to the IR photosensitive unit 320, the forced discharge signal is input to the control unit 323. Be done. In response to this, the CU adds it to the “Points (stored medals)” of the inserted card, and also clears the CU “Points” and “Connection time” to 0. Then, an instruction to eject the inserted card is output to the card reader / writer 327. The card reader / writer 327 receiving it ejects the card being taken.

  Thereafter, the CU transmits a device information request command to the S-unit, and performs restart processing of the connection sequence (see FIG. 13). The number of additions (for example, j) or the number of subtractions (for example, j) from the occurrence of S unconnected failures to the restart of the connection sequence (see FIG. 13) and the transmission of the first operation response from S. The process in the case where, for example, r) occurs is performed in the restart process of FIG. Referring to FIG. 13, the CU receives the first operation response from S, thereby calculating the number of holding points = 0 + j (addition number) + r (subtraction number), and the calculation result is the number of holding points = j + r. Back up.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the process in the case where the operation instruction (no request operation) from the CU has not reached S units will be described. Here, the sequence from the start of one game by 3 BET to the occurrence of a winning and the point of 15 points being awarded to the player is illustrated.

  The S unit backs up the current addition subtraction number stored in the current holding point related information storage area to the preceding holding point related information storage area as the pre-addition subtraction number by receiving the operation instruction command from the CU. Backup clear processing is performed to store and clear the data of the current addition subtraction number currently stored in the holding point related information storage area to 0. However, in the case of FIG. It has not arrived. Therefore, the above-mentioned backup clear process is not performed in the S-unit. As a result, a subtraction number is generated by setting the number of bets, and each time an addition number is generated due to the occurrence of a winning, the data is added and stored as current holding relevant information in the current holding relevant information storage area.

  First, at a certain point of 520 points in the current point of time, it is assumed that S has sent an operation response (both the addition number and the subtraction number are 0) to the CU before the start of the 3 BET game. Subsequently, the CU transmits a command of no request and SQN = n to the S as an operation instruction. However, because the command does not reach S, a response from S is not sent back to CU. As a result, as described based on FIG. 11, the CU transmits the command of the same operation instruction to S units again. If this re-transmission does not reach S, the response from S is not sent back to the CU, so the CU retransmits the second time for the same operation instruction. When this retransmission is repeated, the value of SQN is maintained at n and no incremental update of "1" is performed. Meanwhile, the 3 BET game starts, and the game ends soon.

  When the command reaches S in the second re-transmission, the 3 BET game has been started / ended on S in the interval between the arrival of the operation instruction, as described above, according to the bet number setting While the subtraction number 3 is generated, the addition number 15 corresponding to the winning is generated. Therefore, the S unit stores the data of subtraction number = 3 as the current balance related information at the start of the game, and further stores the data of the addition number = 15 as the current balance related information at the end of the game. Then, using the stored addition number = 15 and subtraction number = 3, the current number of points = 520 + 15−3 = 532 is calculated, and as the operation response, SQN = n, number of points = 532, number of additions = 15. Send response of operation response of subtraction number = 3 to CU.

  In response to this, the CU calculates holding point = 520 + 15 (addition number) −3 (subtraction number) = 532, and performs processing of correcting and storing the holding point in 532.

  In this manner, the S unit continues to receive the operation instruction for instructing the transmission of the operation response even after the predetermined period has elapsed since the first operation response was transmitted, while the state where the operation instruction can not be received continues. The stored change amount is updated based on the change amount. Then, when the operation instruction is received, the updated amount of change in point is transmitted as an addition number and a subtraction number.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the process in the case where the operation response (response to no request operation) from the S unit has not reached the CU will be described. In the case shown in FIG. 25, since the command from the CU is input to the S unit, the above-mentioned backup clear processing is executed, but the value of the SQN of the command transmitted to the S unit from the next CU Since S is the same as the previous SQN value, the S-unit determines that the response of the operation response sent to the CU is retransmission due to the fact that the response to the CU has not reached the CU, The present addition subtraction number as present holding related information is added to the data without clearing the subtraction number data to zero.

  In FIG. 25, since the first game by 3 BET starts, a prize is generated, 10 points are awarded to the player, and the operation response from the S cars is not yet performed until the second game by 3 BET is started. The sequence in the case of arrival is illustrated.

  Specifically, the CU transmits a command of no request and SQN = n to the S as an operation instruction, with the current number of points = 520. On the side of the S that has received it, 3 BET operation is detected, and at that stage, data of addition number = 0, subtraction number = 3, and holding point = 517 is generated. In this case, the S unit backs up and stores data of addition number = 0 and subtraction number = 3 as pre-addition number and pre-subtraction number, and creates an operation response command including these, SQN = n, number of points held A response of 517, an addition number = 0, and a subtraction number = 3 is transmitted to the CU. Also, the S-unit clears the data of the current addition number and the current subtraction number as current holding related information to zero.

  However, since the response does not reach the CU, the CU transmits the same operation instruction as the previous operation, that is, no request and a command of SQN = n to the S-unit.

  On the side of the S that has received it, a prize equivalent to 10 points has been generated, and at that stage, data with an addition number = 10, a subtraction number = 0, and a point = 527 is generated. The S unit retransmits because the response of the transmitted operation response did not reach the CU because the SQN of the command of the operation instruction received this time and the SQN of the command of the operation instruction received last time have the same value of n It is determined that the previous addition number and the previous subtraction number data as the previous holding related information are not cleared, and the data of the current addition number and the current subtraction number as the current holding related information is added to those data. Back up. As a result, the pre-addition number = 0 + 10 = 10 and the pre-subtraction number = 3 + 0 = 3.

  After creating the response of the operation response consisting of these data, the S-unit clears the data of the current addition number and the current subtraction number to zero. Then, as an operation response, the S-unit transmits a response of SQN = n, holding points = 527, addition number = 10, subtraction number = 3 to the CU. However, since this response does not reach the CU, the CU transmits a command of the same operation instruction (no request, SQN = n) to the S units again.

  In the S unit that received it, it was judged that both the previous SQN and the current SQN were n and did not change, and it was detected that re-transmission was made because the response of the operation response did not reach the CU. Do. At this stage, on the S-unit side, the 3 BET operation for starting the second game is detected, and data of addition number = 0, subtraction number = 3, and holding point = 524 is generated.

  In this case, the S unit does not clear the data of the pre-addition number and pre-subtraction number as the previous holding related information, and the data of the current addition number and the current subtraction as the current holding related information for these data. Add up and back up. As a result, the pre-addition number = 10 + 0 = 10 and the pre-subtraction number = 3 + 3 = 6.

  After creating the response of the operation response consisting of these data, the S-unit clears the data of the current addition number and the current subtraction number to zero. Then, as an operation response, the S-unit transmits a response of SQN = n, holding points = 524, addition number = 10, subtraction number = 6 to the CU.

  Since the response of this operation response has reached the CU, the CU calculates the number of holding points = 520 + 10−6 = 524, and corrects and stores the data of the points in the 524.

  As described above, when the operation response transmitted earlier does not reach the CU, the S-unit retransmits the unreached operation response and then transmits the next operation response instead of transmitting the next operation response. The information after adding up is sent as the next operation response. As a result, the gaming apparatus can collect information on the number of points reliably and efficiently. In the example of FIG. 25, although the case where the operation response from the S unit has not been reached once has been described, if the operation response is not reached twice, it is added to the operation response transmitted for the third time. The sum of the information of the operation response transmitted for the second time is included.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, processing when the operation instruction (addition request) from the CU has not reached S units will be described. It is assumed that the number of points held at the current time = 520, the number of addition requests = 25 when there is a medal replay or prepaid balance withdrawal operation, and the CU first makes an operation request, with an addition request, SQN = n, and addition Send a command including the number of requests = 25 data to S units.

  However, because the command does not reach S, the response from S is not sent back to CU. As a result, as described above, the CU retransmits the same operation command. Since the re-transmission command has not reached S, the response from S corresponding to it has not been sent to the CU. Thus, as described above, the CU retransmits the second time for the command with the same operation instruction. The second re-transmission command reaches S units. In the non-arriving period of the command of the operation instruction from the CU, addition and subtraction data is added to the present addition subtraction number as the current holding related information and stored, without performing the above-mentioned backup clear processing in S unit.

  The S unit calculates the current number of points = 520 + 25 (number of requested additions) + 10 (current number of additions)-3 (current number of subtractions) = 552, sets the current number of points data as 552, and responds to the operation response create. Specifically, the S-unit transmits a response of addition rejection OFF, SQN = n, number of holding points = 552, number of additions = 10, and number of subtractions = 3 to the CU as an operation response.

  In response to that, the CU calculates holding point = 520 + 25 + 10−3 = 552, corrects the holding point data in 615, and stores it.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the process in the case where the operation response from the S unit (the response to the addition request) has not been reached will be described. Here, the case where an operation to use the game as withdrawal from stored medal replay or prepaid balance is performed with the initial number of points = 520, and a 25 point addition request is generated will be described. In addition, here, there is no winning after the first game with 3 BET starts on the S side, and then the sequence when the winning with 10 points is given after the second game with 3 BET starts I will illustrate.

  First, the CU transmits a command with addition request present, SQN = n, and number of addition requests = 25 to the S as an operation instruction. On the S side that received it, a subtraction number = 3 has occurred to start the first game with a bet number of 3. Therefore, on the S side, the addition number = 0 as stored current balance related information. The data of subtraction number = 3 and SQN = n are backed up in the previous point related information storage area, and holding points = 520 + 25 + 0-3 = 542 are calculated and holding points = 542 are stored.

  Then, after creating the response of the operation response, the S unit clears the storage data of the current holding point related information storage area to 0, and as the operation response, addition refusal OFF, SQN = n, holding point = 542, addition number = Send a response of 0, subtraction number = 3 to the CU.

  However, since the response did not reach the CU, the CU retransmits the same operation instruction command as the previous one to the S units. At the time of the re-transmission, SQN of the same value n as the previous time is transmitted to S without updating SQN by adding "1".

  The S unit receives the command and since SQN has the same value of n as the previous time, it detects that it is a retransmission due to the transmitted response not reaching the CU, and adds it to the received command Although the number of requests = 25 is included, addition update of points based on the command is not performed. That is, the addition update according to the addition request is not executed twice.

  In addition, on the S side, a subtraction number = 3 has occurred at that stage to start the second game with the bet number of 3. Therefore, on the S side, it is already stored in the previous point related information storage area. The data stored in the current holding related information storage area, that is, the number of additions = 0 and the number of subtractions = 3, is added and stored with respect to the previous holding related information. Then, holding points = 542 + 0-3 = 539 are calculated, and the holding points are corrected to 539 and stored.

  After that, the S creates a response of the operation response. Specifically, as the operation response, addition rejection OFF, SQN = n, holding points = 539, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 6 are transmitted to the CU as a response.

  Since this response has not reached the CU, the CU retransmits the second time for the command of the same operation instruction.

  In the S unit, retransmission detection is performed as described above, and while the number of addition requests is received, addition update is not performed while double addition execution according to the addition request is not performed. In addition, at this stage, on the side of S, an additional number of 10 is generated as the second game is won. So, on the S side, as in the previous case, after storing in the previous holding relevant information storage area, calculation of the holding points, generation of the response, and 0 clearing of the current holding relevant information storage area, A response of addition rejection OFF, SQN = n, holding points = 549, addition number = 10, subtraction number = 6 is transmitted to the CU. Since this response has reached CU, the CU calculates holding point = 520 + 25 + 10−6 = 549, corrects the holding point to 549, and stores it.

  As described above, in the S unit, even when the command including the addition request number data transmitted from the CU is received, the value of SQN included in the command is the same as the value of SQN of the previous command. Is judged to be retransmission, and is not judged to be an additional addition request, not to add and update the points, and not to double-execute the addition and update according to the addition request.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the process in the case where the operation instruction (subtraction request) from the CU does not reach S will be described. The case where 300 points of subtraction request occurs due to the occurrence of a wagon order or the like with the initial holding point = 520 will be described. First, the CU transmits a command of subtraction request existence, SQN = n, and the number of subtraction request = 300 to the S as an operation instruction. However, because the command did not reach S, a response from S is not sent back to CU. Therefore, the CU transmits the command of the same operation instruction to the S units again. The response from the S unit is not sent back to the CU because the re-send command also did not reach the S unit. Therefore, the CU retransmits the second time for the command with the same operation instruction. This second retransmission command reaches S units.

  In the S unit, while the command of the operation instruction from the CU is not reached, the data is stored in the current holding related information storage area each time the addition number and the subtraction number are generated as in the processing of FIG. For example, in FIG. 28, it is assumed that the number of additions = 10 and the number of subtractions = 0. Then, when the command of the third operation instruction is finally input to the S unit, the point = 520−300 + 10−0 = 230 is calculated, and the point = 230 is stored. Then, as the operation response, a response of subtraction refusal OFF, SQN = n, holding points = 230, addition number = 10, subtraction number = 0 is transmitted to the CU.

  In response to this, the CU calculates point = 520−300 + 10−0 = 230, corrects the point in the point 230, and stores it.

  Thus, when performing subtraction from a point, the CU first transmits a command of operation instruction including data of subtraction request presence and subtraction request number to the S unit, and a response as the operation response is CU. Wait for it to be sent back and subtract the deduction requirement from the holding point. Although the main management function to manage the current points by adding and subtracting the points is on the CU side, the CU side includes the addition and subtraction numbers from the S side to the points changing every moment with the progress of the game on the S side It is possible to calculate the current score by adding / subtracting points only when an operation response is sent back, and for the period to wait for the operation response from that S unit, the points in the CU compared to the S unit The calculation time of is delayed.

  Therefore, the present point data on the CU side is data having a time delay with respect to the S unit, and even if the present point on the CU side is equal to the number of the subtraction request number, the S unit side In fact, there may be no remaining points for the number of subtraction requests. Therefore, in the present embodiment, upon subtraction of the points, the CU waits for the response of the operation response from the S-unit, and performs subtraction of the points corresponding to the required amount of subtraction.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the process in the case where the operation response from the S unit (the response to the subtraction request) does not reach the CU will be described. Here, a sequence is shown in the case where a winning has occurred in which 10 points are awarded after the game by 3 BET has been started on the S side.

  Assuming that the initial number of holding points = 520 and the number of subtraction requests = 300, the CU first transmits a command of subtraction request existence, SQN = n, and number of subtraction requests = 300 to the S as an operation instruction. On the S side that received it, a subtraction number = 3 has occurred to start the game with the bet number of 3. Therefore, on the S side, the addition number = 0, the subtraction number as current balance related information The data of = 3 and SQN = n are backed up in the previous storage related information storage area, and the number of holding points = 520-300 + 0-3 = 217 is calculated and stored.

  Then, after creating the response of the operation response, the S unit clears the storage data of the current holding point related information storage area to 0, and as the operation response, addition refusal OFF, SQN = n, holding points = 217, addition number = Send a response of 0, subtraction number = 3 to the CU.

  However, since the response did not reach the CU, the CU retransmits the same operation instruction command as the previous one to the S units. At the time of the re-transmission, SQN of the same value n as the previous time is transmitted to S without updating SQN by adding "1".

  The S unit receives the command and since SQN has the same value of n as the previous time, it detects that it is a retransmission due to the transmitted response not reaching the CU, and subtracts it to the received command Although the request count = 300 is included, the point subtraction update based on the command is not performed. That is, the subtraction update according to the subtraction request is not performed twice.

  In addition, since the retransmission detection of the command is performed in the S unit, as in the processing of FIG. 25, the current-point-related information storage is performed for the previous-point related information already stored in the previous-point related information storage area. The data stored in the area, that is, the number of additions = 10 and the number of subtractions = 3 are added and stored. Here, the number of additions of 10 is based on the winning result of the game. Furthermore, holding points = 217 + 10-0 = 227 are calculated, and the holding points are corrected to 227 and stored.

  After that, the S creates a response of the operation response. Specifically, as the operation response, addition rejection OFF, SQN = n, holding points = 227, addition number = 10, subtraction number = 3 are transmitted to the CU as a response.

  Since this response has not reached the CU, the CU retransmits the second time for the command of the same operation instruction.

  In the S unit, retransmission detection is performed in the same manner as described above, and while the subtraction request number 300 is received, the subtraction update is not performed, and the subtraction update is not performed double according to the subtraction request. Then, similarly to the above, after storing in the last holding related information storage area, calculation of holding points, generation of a response, and 0 clearing of the current holding related information storage area, addition refusal OFF, SQN as an operation response. The response of = n, holding points = 227, addition number = 10, subtraction number = 3 is transmitted to the CU. Since this response has reached the CU, the CU calculates the number of holding points = 520-300 + 10-3 = 227, corrects the number of holding points to 185, and stores it.

  As described above, in the S unit, even when the command including the addition request number data transmitted from the CU is received, the value of SQN included in the command is the same as the value of SQN of the previous command. Is judged to be retransmission, and is not judged to be an additional subtraction request, not to carry out subtraction update of a point, and not to carry out double execution of subtraction update according to the subtraction request.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30, a process will be described in a case where the S sends back an addition rejection response to the CU addition request. Here, a sequence is shown in the case where a winning is awarded on the S side, and a new game is not started thereafter. Also, here, it is assumed that the initial number of points held = 520, and the balance of the game recording medium (card) inserted in the CU = 1000 yen.

  First, the command of no request and SQN = n is transmitted from the CU to the S as an operation instruction. On the S car side that received it, the addition number = 10 is generated due to the occurrence of winning, so the S car calculates the points = 520 + 3-0 = 523 and sets its points, addition numbers, and subtraction numbers. Send an operation response including data to CU. The CU calculates a point based on the motion response and corrects it to point = 523.

  Next, the lending button 321 is pressed, and the CU transmits a command with addition request present, SQN = n + 1, and number of addition requests = 25 to the S as an operation instruction. In the S unit, the response of the operation response including the addition refusal ON which rejects the addition is returned to the CU for some reason.

  Since the CU receives the operation response including the addition refusal OFF, the CU transmits an operation instruction command including the addition request existence and the number of addition requests = 25 to the S-unit again. In the S unit, the response of the operation response including the addition rejection ON is sent back to the CU again. In response to this, the CU retransmits the command of the operation instruction including the addition request presence and the addition request number = 25 for the second time. On the other hand, when an operation response including addition refusal ON is returned from the S unit to the CU, the CU determines that the addition of the holding point can not be performed in the unit S, and a signal of FIN for terminating the connection. Is sent to S units.

  In the S unit, a signal of FIN · ACK indicating that the end of the connection has been accepted is sent back to the CU, and as recovery data, SQN = n + 3, pre-addition number = 0, pre-subtraction number = 0 as previous number. Data of present holding point = 523, current addition number = 0, current subtraction number = 0 as current number is stored.

  On the other hand, the CU changes the SQN as the backup value to n + 3 + 2 (adds 2 to make the SQN abnormal) for the recovery processing to be executed later, and then resets the communication connection. SQN is one to which “1” is added to the current value. However, here, “2” is added to the current value (n + 3) in order to intentionally set SQN to an abnormal value. As a result, the CU determines an abnormality in which there is a difference of “2” with respect to the value (n + 3) of SQN included in the recovery response transmitted from the S-unit, and the addition request after recovery processing described later And performs the transmission process of the operation instruction including the addition request number = 25.

  After resetting the communication connection, the CU transmits a signal of SYN as a connection establishment request to the S-unit. In response to this, Unit S sends back to the CU a signal of SYN · ACK indicating that the connection establishment request has been accepted. Thereafter, between the CU and S units, the device information request command, device information response response, authentication request command, authentication response response, recovery request command, recovery response response shown in the process of FIG. Transmission and reception are performed. In the response of the recovery response, the aforementioned recovery data stored on the S-unit side is transmitted to the CU side.

  The CU compares the value of SQN = n + 3 contained in the recovery response with the value of the SQN being backed up (n + 3 + 2), determines that there is a gap of “2”, and forces it to S side Execute an abnormal process to add points. Specifically, first, recovery is performed, and processing for forcibly adding points on the CU side, that is, calculation of points = 523 (CU points) +25 (number of requested additions) = 548, is performed. Is corrected to 548.

  Next, the CU transmits a command to forcibly add a point to the S-unit side to the S-unit by an operation instruction after recovery. Specifically, a command including an addition request (the number-of-points addition request in FIG. 7B) and the number of addition requests = 25 is transmitted to the S as an operation instruction.

  The S unit is programmed so that it can not reject the addition request on the S unit when it receives the operation instruction after the recovery (addition request), and the S unit holds it by receiving the addition request after recovery. Calculate point = 523 + 25 = 548 and correct the point to 548.

  Also in the process of FIG. 30, since the consumption of the balance is determined on the CU side without waiting for the response of the operation response from the S unit, the response including the addition refusal ON as the operation response from the S unit is Even if it has been sent back, the balance consumption has already been settled on the CU side in the earlier stage.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a process in the case where S returns a response of subtraction refusal in response to a request for subtraction of CU will be described. Here, a sequence in the case where a game by 3 BET is started on the side of S on the way is illustrated.

  First, since the number of points of addition is 0 and the number of subtraction is 0 at the stage where the command of the operation instruction and the response of the operation response are transmitted / received between the CU and the S one reciprocation as the initial number of holding points = 502. There is no change in points.

  If an order for wagon service or the like is generated at this stage and a 500 points subtraction request is generated, the CU sets the command of subtraction request existence, SQN = n + 1, and the number of subtraction requests = 500 to the S as operation instructions. Send. At the stage of receiving this command, on the side of S, a subtraction number of 3 has occurred to start the game with the bet number of 3, and the current number of points grasped by the S unit is: 502-3 = 499 It has become. As a result, it is not possible to meet 500 subtraction requests because the number of points currently held (499) is smaller than the number of subtraction requests (500). Therefore, the S-unit transmits a response of subtraction refusal ON indicating that the subtraction request is rejected, SQN = n + 1, holding points = 499, number of additions = 0, and number of subtractions = 3 to the CU as an operation response.

  The CU receives it and calculates point = 502 + 0−3 = 499 and corrects the point to 499. Then, subtraction refusal is detected, and processing of subtraction cancellation is performed. In the process of this subtraction cancellation, for example, a message such as “cannot be subtracted due to lack of points” is displayed by the display unit 312.

Thereafter, polling of normal operation instructions and operation responses is performed.
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, processing in the case where the S transmits a clear rejection response in response to the CU clear instruction request will be described. The sequence in the case where the winning of 10 points occurs immediately after the return button is pressed is illustrated.

  Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 32 when the return button 322 is pressed and operated with the initial number of points = 520, as in the processing of FIG. A command including data of prohibition request existence and clearing request nothing for prohibiting the game is transmitted to the S-unit. In response to that, in the S unit, the bet number operation can not be set and the bet number operation invalidation state (game inhibition state) is controlled. After that, a wait time (for example, 10 seconds) equal to or more than 4.1 seconds corresponding to one game restriction time is provided. During this wait time, polling continues between S and CU. Then, at the stage when the wait time has elapsed, the S-unit transmits, as the operation response, the response of prohibition prohibition OFF, SQN = n + N, holding points = 500, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 0, game prohibition response to CU . By this, the CU determines that the S unit has become the game prohibited state.

  After that, after updating the points, the CU transmits a clear request existence command and an operation instruction command of SQN = n + 1 to the S sets. The S unit that has received it transmits a response of operation response of clear rejection ON indicating that it can not be cleared for some reason, SQN = n + 1, holding points = 530, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 0, to the CU. Then, the CU detects a clear rejection, transmits a no request and a command of SQN = n + 2 to the S as an operation instruction, and performs clear cancellation processing. The processing of this clear cancellation is processing such as displaying a message such as “Return operation has been canceled but can not be canceled” on the display unit 312 or the like. Thereafter, normal polling of operation instruction and operation response is performed between CU and S units.

  Referring to FIG. 33, processing in the case where the S has returned a response of permission rejection in response to the game permission request of CU will be described. The initial number of points = 520, and in a trouble state in which some gaming prohibition factor has occurred, the command of the operation instruction and the response of the operation response are transmitted and received between the CU and the S in a state where the gaming of S is prohibited. It is assumed that the game prohibition factor is eliminated at the stage of “game prohibition factor cancellation” in FIG.

  At that time, the CU transmits a game permission request and a command of SQN = n + 1 to the S as an operation instruction. However, the S unit sends back to the CU a command of operation response including a state in which the game can not be continued for some reason, that is, permission rejection ON which rejects the game permission request.

  In response to this, the CU repeatedly transmits a command including the game permission request as an operation instruction to the S car until the game is permitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, processing in the case where the S unit has sent back a prohibition rejection response to the game prohibition request of the CU will be described. Assuming that the initial number of points is 520, transmission and reception of the normal operation instruction command and the normal operation response are performed between the CU and the S unit, and return is made, for example, at the stage of “playing prohibition factor occurrence” in FIG. It is assumed that a game prohibition factor such as operation of the button 322 has occurred. At this stage, the CU transmits a command of game prohibition request existence and SQN = n + 1 to the S as an operation instruction. The S unit sends back to the CU a response of an operation response including a prohibition rejection ON in which the gaming prohibition request is rejected for some reason. In response to this, the CU detects a game prohibition rejection, and transmits a command including a game prohibition request to the S as an operation instruction until the game prohibition is made.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, processing in the case where the S-unit responds to the front door open request in response to the front door open request will be described. Here, the sequence in the case where the winning combination where 10 points are awarded occurs is illustrated.

  When the input of the open instruction of the front door 2b is detected as the initial holding point = 520, although not shown in FIG. 35, as in the process of FIG. The door open request request command is sent to the S unit, while the S unit receives it and makes the bet number operation invalid state (game prohibited state), and as the operation response, the response including the prohibition refusal OFF and the game prohibition Send to CU. Then, as in the process of FIG. 22, the S-unit provides a wait time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to one game restriction time of 4.1 seconds or more. In the meantime, an addition number of 10 is generated along with the occurrence of the winning on the S side, and an operation response including the addition number of 10 is transmitted from the S number to the CU. After that, during the wait time, the CU transmits a command with prohibition request and front door open request to the S unit.

  However, in response to that, the S-unit transmits to the CU a response of an operation response including a front door open rejection ON that refuses to unlock and open the front door 2b for some reason.

  In response to this, the CU detects the front door open rejection, transmits a command including no request as an operation instruction to the S-unit, and executes a process of front door open cancellation and thereafter executes normal polling. The front door open cancellation process is, for example, a process of displaying a message such as “the front door can not be opened” by the display unit 312 or the like.

Next, recovery processing will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, with reference to FIG. 36, recovery processing when a power failure occurs on the CU side after reaching the operation response regarding addition / subtraction data will be described. Here, after a winning of 10 points is generated, a sequence is illustrated in the case where the game is ended without the occurrence of a winning after the start of a new game by 3 BET.

  In the state of SQN = n with the initial number of points = 520, the CU transmits a command of operation instruction to the S-unit. On the S stand side that received it, the addition number = 10 is generated by the occurrence of winning, so that the S unit adds / subtracts data of holding points = 530, addition number = 10, subtraction number = 0 as an operation response. Send a containing operation response to the CU. The CU corrects the number of points held to 530 when the operation response reaches the CU. If a power failure occurs in the CU at that stage, the command from the CU will not be transmitted to the S unit thereafter.

  In this case, as described in FIG. 12, if the S unit can not receive the command for 10 seconds or more, it determines that the communication is disconnected, transitions to the unconnected state, and shifts to the unconnected state (play stop in the drawing "). However, as shown in FIG. 36, at the stage of power failure, the subtraction number = 3 is already set, and a new game is started. In this case, the progress of the newly started game is not stopped. As a result, storage of subtraction data is performed in the current point related information storage area based on the subtraction number = 3, and accordingly, point = 530 + 0-3 = 527 is calculated and point = 527 is stored.

  Next, when the power is restored and activated in the CU, as in the process of FIG. 14, transmission and reception of the device information request, the device information response, the authentication request, the authentication response, the recovery request, and the recovery response are performed with the CU and S Does.

  In the S unit, as recovery data, SQN = n, pre-addition number = 10, pre-subtraction number = 0, current number, current holding point = 527, current addition number = 0, current subtraction number = as the previous number 3 is stored and sent to CU as a recovery response.

  The CU determines that the communication partner is the same, is not transmitting the operation instruction, and that both SQNs match, and performs processing to correct the backup value based on the recovery data transmitted by the recovery response. Specifically, the number of holding points = 530 (number of holding points of CU) +0 (the number of current additions) −3 (the number of current subtractions) = 527, the total number of additions = 10, and the total number of subtractions = 3.

  Note that, in FIG. 36, the case where the game is ended without the occurrence of a winning after the start of a new game by 3 BETs after the occurrence of the winning of 10 points has been described as an example. However, immediately after the start of a new game based on 3 BET, the “cut detection (play stop)” of FIG. 36 occurs, and the bet number operation can not be performed, and a prize may be generated thereafter.

  In such a case, recovery data is generated including the point addition due to the winning, which occurs after the "cut detection (play stop)". For example, assuming that the winning is 15 points, “current number of additions = 15” and “current holding points = 527 + 15” for “current number” in “recovery data” of FIG.

  Alternatively, when the winning combination generated after the “disconnection detection (play stop)” is a transition role accompanied by transition to another gaming state such as a big bonus, the external output information not shown in FIG. Even if a change occurs in the gaming state after "detection of disconnection (play stop)", external output information corresponding to the change is generated and stored as one of recovery data. Ru.

  Hereinafter, recovery will be described sequentially with reference to FIGS. 37 to 44, but in any case of FIGS. 37 to 44, a prize is generated after “detection of disconnection (play stop)”, or the gaming state When a change occurs in the game, recovery data is generated including the point addition due to the winning or external output information corresponding to the change in the gaming state.

  Next, recovery processing when a power failure occurs on the CU side before reaching the operation instruction will be described with reference to FIG. Here, a sequence in the case where 10 points of winning have occurred since the start of one game by 3 BETs is exemplified.

  As the initial holding point = 520, S units receiving the operation instruction command transmit a response of SQN = n, holding point = 517, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 3 to the CU as an operation response. Along with this, the CU corrects the points to 517. After that, the CU transmits a no request and a command of SQN = n + 1 to the S as an operation instruction. If the command does not reach S and the power is cut off immediately thereafter, the S can not receive a command for 10 seconds or more after transmitting the last response as in the process of FIG. When it is determined that the communication is disconnected, the state is changed to the unconnected state, and the game is prohibited. However, as shown in FIG. 37, when the game is already started at the power off stage, the progress itself of the already started game is not stopped. As a result, in the example of FIG. 37, 10 points of winning occur as a result of the already started game, and an additional number = 10 occurs. Storage based on the added number is performed in the current point related information storage area, and accordingly, point = 517 + 10−0 = 527 is calculated and point = 527 is stored.

  Next, when the power is restored and activated in the CU, CU and S transmit / receive device information request, device information response, authentication request, authentication response, recovery request, recovery response as in the process of FIG. And do.

  In the S unit, as recovery data, SQN = n, pre-addition number = 0, pre-subtraction number = 3, current number, current holding number = 527, current addition number = 10, current subtraction number =, as previous number Store 0 and send it to CU as a recovery response.

  In the CU, the communication partner is the same, and the operation instruction transmission is not in progress, and the S-SQ side SQN is one before the CU-side SQN, so the backup value is corrected based on the recovery data transmitted in the recovery response. Perform the process. Specifically, the number of holding points = 517 (number of holding points of CU) +10 (the number of present additions) −0 (the number of present subtractions) = 527, the total number of additions = 10, and the total number of subtractions = 0.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 38, recovery processing when a power failure occurs on the CU side before reaching the operation response regarding addition / subtraction data will be described. Here, a sequence in the case where 10 points of winning have occurred since the start of one game by 3 BETs is exemplified.

  In FIG. 38, after the first operation instruction and operation response are transmitted and received between the CU and the S as the initial number of points = 520, the second operation instruction is transmitted to the S, SQN = n + 1, An operation response having 517 holding points, an addition number = 0, and a subtraction number = 0 is transmitted from the S unit to the CU.

  However, the second operation response does not reach the CU, and a power failure occurs in the CU before the CU executes the operation response process according to the operation response. In this case, if a command is not transmitted when 10 seconds have elapsed after the second operation response transmission, communication disconnection is detected and the game is prohibited.

  Next, when the power is restored and activated in the CU, as in the process of FIG. 14, transmission and reception of the device information request, the device information response, the authentication request, the authentication response, the recovery request, and the recovery response are performed with the CU and S Does.

  In the S unit, as recovery data, SQN = n + 1, previous addition number = 0, previous subtraction number = 0, current number, current holding point = 527, current addition number = 10, current subtraction number = Store 0 and send it to CU as a recovery response.

  In the CU, since the other party of communication is the same, the operation instruction is not being transmitted, and both SQNs match, the backup value is corrected based on the recovery data transmitted in the recovery response. Specifically, holding points = 517 (number of CU points) +0 (current addition number) +10 (current addition number) −0 (current subtraction number) −0 (current subtraction number) = 527, addition total sum = 0 (current The number of additions) +10 (the number of present additions) and the subtraction total sum = 0 (the number of present subtractions) +0 (the number of present subtractions) are corrected.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 39, recovery processing when a power failure occurs on the CU side at the stage before reaching the addition request will be described. Here, the sequence from the start of one game by 3 BET to the occurrence of a winning and the point of 10 points being awarded to the player is illustrated.

  Assuming that the initial number of points held = 13 and the prepaid balance is 1000 yen, the normal operation instruction and the normal operation response are transmitted and received between the CU and the S, and the number of additions occurring in the meantime = 0 and the number of subtractions = 3 At the stage when the points become 10 based on the operation, the lending button 321 is pressed.

  Then, the CU sets SQN = n + 1, the number of requested additions = 25, calculates the balance = 1,000 yen−500 yen = 500 yen, updates the balance to 500 yen, and determines the consumption of the balance at this stage. Then, the CU transmits a command including the addition request existence, SQN = n + 1, and the number of addition requests = 25 to the S units as the operation instruction. If this command does not reach the S-unit, the S-unit detects disconnection and puts the game in a prohibited state at a stage where the command has not been received for 10 seconds after transmitting the last response.

  On the other hand, in the CU, as described based on FIG. 11, when there is no response from the S unit due to the non-arriving of a command, the same command is repeatedly transmitted and the response is performed even after performing the second retransmission. Is not sent back, a communication error (communication disconnection) is detected, and a reconnection sequence is started 20 seconds after that.

  After starting the reconnection sequence, the CU and the S transmit and receive the device information request, the device information response, the authentication request, the authentication response, the recovery request, and the recovery response as in the process of FIG.

  In the S unit, as recovery data, SQN = n, pre-addition number = 0, pre-subtraction number = 3, current number, current holding number = 20, current addition number = 10, current subtraction number =, as the previous number. Store 0 and send it to CU as a recovery response.

  In the CU, since the communication partner is the same and the S-SQ side SQN is one before the CU-side SQN, processing is performed to correct the backup value based on the recovery data sent in the recovery response. Specifically, the number of holding points = 10 (number of holding points of CU) +25 (number of requested additions) +10 (current number of additions) −0 (current number of subtractions) = 45, total number of additions = 10, total number of subtractions = 0.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40, recovery processing when power failure occurs on the CU side at a stage before reaching the operation response to the addition request will be described. Here, a sequence in the case where 15 points of winning are generated after the game by 3 BET starts on the way is exemplified.

  Assuming that the initial number of points held = 5 and the prepaid balance = 1000 yen, after the normal operation instruction and the normal operation response are transmitted and received between the CU and the S, the lending button 321 is pressed. Then, in the CU, SQN = n + 1, addition request number = 25, balance = 1000 yen−500 yen = 500 yen is calculated, balance is made 500 yen, and consumption of the balance is fixed at this stage. Then, the CU transmits a command with addition request present, SQN = n + 1, and number of addition requests = 25 to the S as an operation instruction.

  On the S side that received it, a subtraction number = 3 has occurred to start the game with 3 bets, so on the S side, there are SQN = n + 1, holding points = 27, and the addition number as the operation response Send a response of = 0 and subtraction number = 3 to the CU. If the response does not reach the CU, and a power failure occurs before the operation response processing according to the response is performed in the CU, the command from the CU is not transmitted to the S units thereafter. In the S-unit, as described in FIG. 12, when the command can not be received for 10 seconds or more, it is determined that the communication is disconnected, and the transition to the unconnected state is made, and the game is prohibited. In addition, on the S stand side, an addition number of 10 is generated due to the occurrence of a prize during that time, the storage of the current point related information storage area is updated, and the point = 27 + 10 = 37 is calculated and the point = 37 is stored.

  Next, when the power is restored and activated in the CU, as in the process of FIG. 14, transmission and reception of the device information request, the device information response, the authentication request, the authentication response, the recovery request, and the recovery response are performed with the CU and S Does.

  In the S unit, as recovery data, SQN = n + 1, previous addition number = 0, previous subtraction number = 3, current number, current holding number = 37, current addition number = 10, current subtraction number = Store 0 and send it to CU as a recovery response.

  The CU determines that the communication partner is the same, the operation instruction is being transmitted, and both SQNs match, and performs processing to correct the backup value based on the recovery data transmitted by the recovery response. Specifically, holding points = 5 (number of holding points in CU) + 25 (number of requested additions) + 0 (number of pre-additions) + 10 (number of present additions)-3 (number of previous subtractions)-0 (number of current subtractions) = 37 Addition total sum = 0 (pre-addition number) + 10 (current addition number), subtraction total = 3 (pre-subtraction number) + 0 (current subtraction number).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, recovery processing when power failure occurs on the CU side at the stage before reaching the subtraction request will be described. Here, a sequence in the case where 10 points of winning have occurred since the start of one game by 3 BETs is exemplified.

  As the initial number of points = 520, the normal operation instruction and the normal operation response are sent and received between the CU and S, and the number of points = 517 according to the subtraction number 3 Then, if 300 subtraction requests are generated due to wagon service request etc., the CU sets SQN = n + 1, subtraction request number = 300, subtraction request existence, SQN = n + 1, and subtraction request number = 300 commands. Send to the table.

  If this command does not reach the S-unit, the S-unit detects disconnection and puts the game in a prohibited state at a stage where the command has not been received for 10 seconds after transmitting the last response.

  On the other hand, in the CU, as described based on FIG. 11, when there is no response from the S unit due to the non-arriving of a command, the same command is repeatedly transmitted and the response is performed even after performing the second retransmission. Is not sent back, a communication error (communication disconnection) is detected, and a reconnection sequence is started 20 seconds after that.

  After starting the reconnection sequence, the CU and the S transmit and receive the device information request, the device information response, the authentication request, the authentication response, the recovery request, and the recovery response as in the process of FIG.

  In the S unit, as recovery data, SQN = n, pre-addition number = 0, pre-subtraction number = 3, current number, current holding number = 527, current addition number = 10, current subtraction number =, as previous number Store 0 and send it to CU as a recovery response.

  The CU determines that the subtraction request has not been executed on the S unit because the communication partner is the same and the S unit SQ N is one step before the CU side SQN, and the recovery sent from the recovery response Perform processing to correct backup values based on data. Specifically, the number of holding points = 517 (number of holding points of CU) +10 (the number of present additions) −0 (the number of present subtractions) = 527, the total number of additions = 10, and the total number of subtractions = 0.

  As described above, the CU determines that the subtraction request is not executed in S based on the value of SQN, and thus 300 subtraction requests are generated in the correction of the backup value accompanying the recovery processing. The subtraction request number 300 is not subtracted from the holding points.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 42, recovery processing when power failure occurs on the CU side in the stage before reaching the operation response to the subtraction request will be described. Here, after a winning of 10 points is awarded on the side of S, a game by 3 BET is started, and a sequence in the case where a winning of 10 points is subsequently awarded is exemplified.

  Assuming that the initial number of points = 520, the normal operation instruction and the normal operation response are sent and received between the CU and the S, and at the stage when the number of points = 530 is obtained according to the number of additions generated during that time, When a request for a wagon service occurs, the CU sets SQN = n + 1, the number of subtraction requests = 300, and sends commands of subtraction request existence, SQN = n + 1, and subtraction request number = 300 to the S as operation instructions Do.

  On the S side that received it, a subtraction number = 3 has occurred to start the game with 3 bets, where S is SQN = n + 1, holding points = 227, addition numbers = 0, subtraction numbers Send a response of = 3 to the CU. However, if the response does not reach the CU, and a power failure occurs before the processing of the operation response according to the response is performed in the CU, the command from the CU will not be transmitted to the S units thereafter.

  In the S-unit, as described in FIG. 12, when the command can not be received for 10 seconds or more, it is determined that the communication is disconnected, and the transition to the unconnected state is made, and the game is prohibited. In addition, 10 points of winning have occurred, and the data of the present point related information storage area is updated accordingly, and accordingly, the point = 227 + 10 = 237 is calculated and the point = 237 is stored. Be done.

  Next, when the power is restored and activated in the CU, as in the process of FIG. 14, transmission and reception of the device information request, the device information response, the authentication request, the authentication response, the recovery request, and the recovery response are performed with the CU and S Does.

  In the S unit, as recovery data, SQN = n + 1, pre-addition number = 0, pre-subtraction number = 3, current number, current holding number = 237, current addition number = 10, current subtraction number =, as the previous number. 3 is stored and sent to CU as a recovery response.

  In the CU, since the other party of communication is the same, the operation instruction is being transmitted, and both SQNs match, the S determines that the subtraction instruction is received, and based on the recovery data transmitted in the recovery response. Perform processing to correct the backup value. Specifically, holding points = 530 (number of CU points) +0 (pre-addition number) +10 (current addition number) −3 (pre-subtraction number) −0 (current subtraction number) = 537, addition total number = 0 (pre-addition) The number of additions) +10 (the number of present additions), and the subtraction total sum = 3 (the number of previous subtractions) +0 (the number of present subtractions) are corrected.

  Further, the CU transmits an operation instruction command including the addition request existence and the number of addition requests = 25 to the S unit in order to cause the S unit side to forcibly add the holding point for the subtraction cancellation by the operation instruction after recovery. In response to that, the S-unit calculates a score = 237 + 300 = 537, corrects the score to 537 and stores it.

  Thus, even if it is determined that the S unit has received the subtraction instruction, the reason for performing the subtraction cancellation processing is that the S unit that received the subtraction instruction always performs the subtraction processing according to the subtraction instruction There is also a possibility that refusal of subtraction was performed on the S side. When the subtraction on the side S is rejected, if the subtraction is determined on the side of the CU, there is a disadvantage that the remaining number of points becomes a negative value. For this reason, subtraction cancellation is performed. As a result, when such a CU-side power failure occurs, the subtraction is performed although the S unit has rejected the subtraction instruction because the remaining number of remaining points is insufficient. It is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the remaining number of points on the stand side becomes a negative value.

  Next, recovery processing when a power failure occurs on the CU side before reaching the clear request will be described with reference to FIG. Here, a sequence is shown in the case where a winning has occurred in which 10 points are awarded after the game by 3 BET has been started on the S side.

  In the sequence of FIG. 43, at the stage when the return button 322 for returning the inserted recording medium (card) is pressed, the number of holding points = 500. In FIG. 43, as in the process of FIG. 21, the CU transmits to the S units a command including data on the prohibition request existence and the clear request non-existence for prohibiting the game as the operation instruction to the S units. In response to that, in the S unit, the bet number operation can not be set and the bet number operation invalidation state (game inhibition state) is controlled. After that, a wait time (for example, 10 seconds) equal to or more than 4.1 seconds corresponding to one game restriction time is provided. During this wait time, polling continues between S and CU. Then, at the stage when the wait time has elapsed, the S-unit transmits a response of prohibition prohibition OFF, SQN = n + N, number of holding points = 497, number of additions = 0, number of subtractions = 3, game prohibition response to the operation response as the operation response. . By this, the CU determines that the S unit has become the game prohibited state.

  After that, after updating the points to 497, the CU transmits a clear request existence command and an operation instruction command of SQN = n + N + 1 to the S sets. However, if the command does not reach the S unit, the unit S detects the disconnection and enters the game prohibited state when the command does not receive the command and continues to be received for 10 seconds. .

  On the other hand, in the CU, as described based on FIG. 11, when there is no response from the S unit due to the non-arriving of a command, the same command is repeatedly transmitted and the response is performed even after performing the second retransmission. Is not sent back, a communication error (communication disconnection) is detected, and a reconnection sequence is started 20 seconds after that.

  After starting the reconnection sequence, the CU and the S transmit and receive the device information request, the device information response, the authentication request, the authentication response, the recovery request, and the recovery response as in the process of FIG.

  In the S unit, as recovery data, SQN = n + N, pre-addition number = 0, pre-subtraction number = 3, current number, current holding point = 507, current addition number = 10, current subtraction number =, as the previous number. Store 0 and send it to CU as a recovery response.

  The CU determines that the clear request has not arrived because the communication partner is the same and the S-SQ side SQN is one before the CU-side SQN, and based on the recovery data transmitted in the recovery response Process to correct the backup value. Specifically, the number of holding points = 497 (the current holding point) + 10 (the present addition number)-0 (the present subtraction number) = 507, the addition total = 10, and the subtraction total 0 is corrected.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 44, recovery processing in the case where a power failure occurs on the CU side before the arrival of the operation response to the clear request will be described. Here, a sequence in the case where the game is not newly started on the side of S and no winning has occurred is exemplified.

  In the sequence of FIG. 44, at the stage when the return button 322 for returning the inserted recording medium (card) is pressed, the number of holding points = 500. In FIG. 44, as in the process of FIG. 21, the CU transmits to the S units a command including data of the prohibition request existence and the clear request non-existence for prohibiting the game as the operation instruction. In response to that, in the S unit, the bet number operation can not be set and the bet number operation invalidation state (game inhibition state) is controlled. After that, a wait time (for example, 10 seconds) equal to or more than 4.1 seconds corresponding to one game restriction time is provided. During this wait time, polling continues between S and CU. Then, at the stage when the wait time has elapsed, the S-unit transmits, as the operation response, the response of prohibition prohibition OFF, SQN = n + N, holding points = 500, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 0, game prohibition response to CU . By this, the CU determines that the S unit has become the game prohibited state.

  Then, the CU sets SQN = n + N + 1, and transmits a command including a clear request present and SQN = n + N + 1 to the S units as an operation instruction.

  Then, in response to this operation instruction, the S unit clears the point to 0 and sets the point to 0 in accordance with the clear request, and also clears the SQN to 0 and sets the SQN to 0. A response of 0, holding points = 0, addition number = 0, subtraction number = 0 is transmitted to the CU. If the response does not reach the CU, and a power failure occurs in the CU before performing the operation response process according to the response, the command from the CU will not be transmitted to the S units thereafter. In the S-unit, as described in FIG. 12, when the command can not be received for 10 seconds or more, it is determined that the communication is disconnected, and a transition to the unconnected state is made.

  Next, when the power is restored and activated in the CU, as in the process of FIG. 14, transmission and reception of the device information request, the device information response, the authentication request, the authentication response, the recovery request, and the recovery response are performed with the CU and S Does.

  In the S unit, as recovery data, SQN = 0, the number of previous additions = 0, the number of previous subtractions = 0, the number of currently held points = 0, the number of current additions = 0, the number of current additions = 0, the number of previous additions as the previous number Store 0 and send it to CU as a recovery response.

  The CU determines that the S-side SQN is two or more before the CU-side SQN, so the CU determines that the other S does not match, and corrects the backup value based on the recovery data sent in the recovery response. Do. Specifically, holding points = 500 (CU backup value) +0 (current addition number) −0 (current subtraction number) = 500, addition total number = 0 (current addition number), subtraction total number = 0 (current subtraction number) To fix.

  Normally, the difference between SQN does not become 2 or more between the CU side and the S side, and therefore, in the case of recovery processing in FIG. 44, the CU judges that the communication partners do not match, and the backup value is corrected Do. As a result, the points are corrected to the points before the clear request is sent, ie, the backup value of 500. Then, in the sequence at the time of reconnection shown in FIG. 14, since the CU determines that the communication partner is not coincident, processing in the case where the SQN is abnormal and the communication partner is not coincident, that is, after temporarily converting points A process to enable replay is to be executed.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 36 to FIG. 44, the S unit backs up data such as the number of additions transmitted to the CU immediately before that even when the incommunicable state occurs. Then, the S-unit transmits recovery data including the data transmitted to the CU immediately before the occurrence of the incommunicable state and the data such as the addition number newly generated after the transmission to the CU in the recovery processing. The recovery data includes the SQN of data transmitted to the CU immediately before the occurrence of the incommunicable state. The CU compares and determines this SQN with the SQN stored in itself before the CU receives the data (previously sent update information) that the S unit has transmitted to the CU immediately before the occurrence of the incommunicable state. It becomes possible for the CU to determine whether or not an incommunicable state has occurred.

  In FIG. 36 to FIG. 44, the change in the game data on the S side between the communication disabled state and the game prohibited state (disconnect detection (play stop)) is “addition = 0, subtraction = 3 However, if the game data changes further in the meantime, the unit S further updates the stored value based on the changed data.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the management of the number of points is performed on the CU side, it is not necessary to provide the management function on the S base side, and accordingly, the cost of the S base is made as much as possible It can be suppressed. In particular, the S unit has a short replacement cycle in the game arcade in order to be able to provide a more enjoyable game quickly, and tends to be replaced early in units of several months if it is one year or early. . In addition, while new models are being developed one after another that rapidly incorporate the rapidly changing tastes of players, the cycle of table replacement in game arcades tends to be quicker.

  On the other hand, CUs are less likely to be replaced from the viewpoint of taste, and in general, equipment is replaced according to a failure, and even if replaced due to a failure, re-sending after appropriate repair It is used. And if failure does not occur, replacement will not be performed for several years.

  For this reason, there is an advantage that the running cost of the game arcade in which the S unit is introduced can be reduced by reducing the cost of the S unit by providing the management function of the points on the CU side instead of the S unit side.

Next, modifications and feature points in the embodiment described above will be described below.
(1) The command transmission interval of the CU may be changeable. For example, it is conceivable that the command transmission interval can be finely changed and set by operating the switch for transmission interval switching provided in the CU. In this case, the CU is provided with a table in which a plurality of types of transmission interval data are stored in advance, and the transmission interval corresponding to the switch operation is selected from the table. Alternatively, the CU may switch the transmission interval according to a switching command from the management computer. Note that switching of the transmission interval may be performed, for example, at the time of mutual authentication when communication is started between the CU and the S.

  (2) In the present embodiment, “the game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game using gaming value, and displaying on a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols” A slot machine in which one game is ended by deriving a result, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of symbols derived and displayed on a predetermined pay line as a display result of the variable display device, A predetermining unit that determines whether or not derivation of the combination of winning symbols that cause the winning is allowed on the payline before the display result is derived on the variable display device, and the variable display device According to the derivation operation reception means for receiving an operation for deriving a display result, the variable display device according to the determination result of the predetermination means and the operation received by the derivation operation reception means Of the combinations of derivation control means for performing control to derive the indicated result and the combination of prize symbols causing the prize, a predetermined amount when the combination of the award winning symbols accompanied by the provision of gaming value is derived on the prize line, A slot machine including a game value giving means for giving the player a game value of the slot machine.

  (3) In the slot machine, the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination is determined in advance, and moreover, unlike a pachinko gaming machine, winnings do not occur continuously in a short period of time, and winnings are made every single game Occur. Further, the number of bets, for example, is set to any one of 1 to 3. Therefore, as long as the operation response is transmitted at a time interval of 200 ms, normally, the data of the addition number included in the operation response matches the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination. Similarly, the data of the subtraction number included in the operation response matches any of the bet numbers. For example, if it is assumed that the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination is 3, 5, 10, 15, then the number of additions included in the operation response is any of them. Similarly, if the bet number that can be set is one of 1, 2 and 3, the data of the subtraction number included in the operation response will be any of 1 to 3.

  Therefore, when the addition number and the subtraction number included in the operation response notified to the CU are other than predetermined values, the CU judges that an error has occurred and gives an error notification, or A command instructing to forbid the game may be sent to the S unit.

  Furthermore, subtraction data is generated by setting the number of bets when one game is started, and addition data is generated by winning when one game is finished, so normally, unless a retry or the like occurs, One of the addition number and the subtraction number included in one operation response is zero.

  Therefore, if one of the addition number and the subtraction number included in the operation response notified to the CU is not 0, the CU determines that an error has occurred if the operation response is not retry data or the like. Then, an error notification may be issued, or a command instructing to prohibit a game may be sent to the S unit.

  Furthermore, in the slot machine 2, one game regulation time is defined as the minimum necessary time to consume one game, and in the present embodiment, for example, it is 4.1 seconds. For this reason, normally, a plurality of operation responses including an addition number or a subtraction number exceeding 0 will not be transmitted to the CU. Also, normally, after an operation response including a subtraction number exceeding 0 is transmitted to the CU, an operation response including a subtraction number exceeding 0 is further transmitted to the CU during one game restriction period. Absent. Similarly, normally, an operation response including an addition number exceeding 0 is transmitted to the CU, and then an operation response including an addition number exceeding 0 is further transmitted to the CU during one game restriction period. There is no. Therefore, when these events occur, the CU determines that an error has occurred, and sends an error notification or sends a command instructing to forbid the game to S. Good.

  (4) In the present embodiment, data of the addition number is generated when a winning occurs, and is transmitted to the CU as an operation response. However, when the replay win occurs, the score increase number is 0, and in the next game, the same bet number as the game in which the previous replay win occurs is automatically set without reducing the score. . Therefore, the operation response at the time of replay winning is “(a) set the number of additions at the time of replay winning to 0, and also set the number of bets to be set in the next game where the replay winning occurred to 0”, “((a) b) The additional number at the time of replay winning is the number of bets for the game in which the replay winning is generated, and the number of subtractions associated with setting the number of bets in the next game in which the replay winning occurs is also the same as the number of bets. There are two possible patterns. In any case, the replay winning may be one of the external output information. That is, a replay winning may be added as one of a plurality of types of external output information, and the total number of times of replay winning may be stored in the CU. In addition, the counter corresponding to the winning combination is updated in S units every time a winning combination by any winning combination is generated, with all winning combinations being targets of external output information, not limited to the replay winning combination, and the data is included. The operation response may be sent to the CU.

  (5) Once the variable display device starts rotating, the slot machine can not end one game unless the rotation is stopped. For this reason, it is impossible to interrupt the game at any timing of the game stop transmitted from the CU side. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, when a prohibition request (see FIG. 21) for returning the game card is generated while the variable display device is rotating, the final points are waited for the end of the game. It was decided to respond to the return of the game card after it was confirmed.

  However, in such a configuration, the gaming card can not be returned unless the player performs a stop operation. Therefore, it is also conceivable that when the game card return operation is detected while the reel is rotating, the S displays a message prompting the stop operation on the liquid crystal display device or the like or the CU on the display 312 or the like. Alternatively, when a prohibition request for returning a gaming card is generated while the variable display device is rotating, the card in the game is returned by returning a response from the S unit to the CU indicating that the prohibition request is rejected. May not be accepted. Alternatively, the CU may determine whether or not the game is in progress at the stage of detecting the card return operation, and may not accept the card return operation if the game is in progress. Whether or not the game is being executed can be determined based on "reel rotation start" and "reel rotation stop" which are external output information transmitted from the S-unit.

  (6) In the slot machine 2, for example, a lottery effect on whether to shift to a certain service-like gaming state such as AT is performed by a liquid crystal display device or the like during the game, and after the game is over After the lottery effect is continuously executed for a predetermined period, the result of the lottery effect may be displayed. However, when such a continuous lottery effect is performed, there is a possibility that a card return operation may be performed after the end of one game and before the result of the lottery effect is displayed. In such a case, the lottery effect may be interrupted, and the current point may be determined to return the card.

  (7) In the present embodiment, it is determined that the number-of-held-points = 0 is detected on the side of the S-base to control the bet-number-operation invalid state. However, the number of remaining points to be detected = 0 is an example. For example, in the gaming state in which only the bet number = 3 is effective, the S-unit detects that the number of points is less than 3 and controls the bet number operation invalidation state. Similarly, in the gaming state in which only the bet number = 2 is effective, the S-unit detects that the number of points is less than 2 and controls the bet number operation invalid state. In short, the S unit compares the minimum required bet number and the number of points held in the current gaming state, and controls the bet number operation invalid state if the former is less than the latter.

  When such control is performed, in addition to the case where the number of remaining points is 0, for example, the bet number operation invalidation state may also be made when it is a fraction such as 1 or 2. When the player performs an operation to end the game, it is necessary to return a less valuable game card on which a fraction has been recorded. In particular, when a player does not play a game using a card in the first place, and exclusively plays cash by inserting it into a CU, it is necessary to issue a game card having no worth on purpose. It is uneconomical. Therefore, if a game using cash is being performed and the player's point at which the card is returned is less than the predetermined value, the CU prints a fraction instead of the normal game card. The paper may be printed out.

  (8) The slot machine 2 according to the present embodiment wins the internal lottery in advance, and a prize is generated by stopping the winning symbol by so-called pushing. However, instead of such a slot machine, it may be a slot machine in which the result as the internal lottery is always stopped and displayed on the variable display device. In this case, the slot machine may be configured such that each reel is automatically stopped one after another after a predetermined time without stopping operation, or at any timing while providing a stop operation button for each reel. It is also possible to use a slot machine in which the result as indicated by the internal lottery is always displayed in a stopped state even if the stop operation is performed.

  As described above, when a slot machine is used in which the internal lottery result is always displayed as a stop, the number of points to be added is determined based on the presence or absence of the prize and the prize at the stage when the internal lottery is executed. . Therefore, for example, when the internal lottery is executed when the start operation of the reel is detected, the subtraction number of the points by the bet number setting at the time of the start operation and the addition number of the points according to the winning are It will be decided. In such a case, the unit S may send an addition number corresponding to a winning together when transmitting the subtraction number accompanying the bet number setting as the operation response. That is, the data of the addition number may be transmitted at a stage earlier than the actual winning occurrence timing.

  Furthermore, the CU may discharge a predetermined ticket, a token, or the like that can specify a point, instead of discharging (returning) the card in response to the game ending operation.

(9) The variable display device may be configured by a liquid crystal display device instead of the rotating drum.
(10) In the present embodiment, although the holding points are displayed by both of the display 312 provided on the CU side and the point display 11 provided on the S base side, display is performed on only one of them. You may do so. In the case of displaying the number of points held by the display on the CU side, there is an advantage that the CU in the present embodiment can be applied to display of the number of points held on S units without a display unit. On the other hand, when the holding points are displayed on the S-unit side, the display control may be performed on the CU side. Alternatively, the display control may be performed on the S-unit side. When the display control is performed on the S side, the point display 11 displays the number of points managed by the CU by receiving information on the number of points to be displayed from the CU side. Is possible. Further, as described above, when the display control is performed on the S-side, there is an advantage that it is possible to display a decorative (rendering) high-value holding point. When display control is performed on the S side, display of the number of points is not based on the information on the number of points to be displayed from the CU side, but based on the value of the number-of-points counter stored in the S itself. It may be controlled.

  (11) In the above embodiment, when subtracting points by wagon service etc., as described based on FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the number of points stored in the CU side is sufficiently large (for example, 30 or more) compared to the number of subtraction request numbers, the CU side alone can not hold it without waiting for a response from S units. A point subtraction process may be performed, and thereafter, an operation instruction of a subtraction request may be transmitted to the S-unit.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, the command is sent from the CU to the S unit, and the S unit responds to it, and a response is sent back to the CU. Conversely, the command is sent from the S unit to the CU Also, it may be a communication form in which the CU responds to that and sends a response back to the S unit.

  (13) Further, in the above embodiment, communication is performed between the CU and the S at regular intervals (for example, 200 ms), but instead, when the need for communication arises, CU Alternatively, data may be transmitted from one of the S units to the other for communication.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the operation response including the rejection signal not complying with the request such as addition rejection ON, subtraction rejection ON, clear rejection ON is sent from the S unit to the CU, and the CU side Is to determine that the request is rejected based on the rejection ON. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of S returning an operation response of rejection ON, an operation response including data of addition / subtraction numbers and points not complying with the request from CU is returned to CU, and the CU side Then, it may be determined whether the returned data (additional subtraction number, points, etc.) is in accordance with the request, and it may be determined whether the request is rejected.

  (15) In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the command from the CU is not transmitted for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), the unit S determines that the communication is disconnected by the processing of FIG. However, the communication disconnection may be determined in the following manner.

  The slot machine 2 is provided with a connection detector for detecting whether or not the slot machine 2 and the card unit 3 are electrically connected. Referring to FIG. 3, gaming machine communication unit 325 and point control board 117 are connected by signal lines as described above, but in addition to the signal lines, a predetermined voltage (for example 5 V) from card unit 3 is provided. Provides a connection detection signal line to be input to the slot machine 2 side. The connection detection signal line and the signal line between the gaming machine communication unit 325 and the point control board 117 are constituted by the same cable, and the disconnection of the cable or the detachment of the connectors 330 and 220 and the card unit When a power failure of 3 occurs, the voltage of the connection detection signal line becomes 0 V, so that the connection detector detects it and the detection signal is input to the point control board 117. Do. In response to the detection signal, the point control board 117 determines that the disconnection of the cable or the detachment of the connectors 330 and 220 and the power of the card unit 3 have occurred.

  (16) In the process of FIG. 30, when the S unit receives the operation instruction (addition request) after recovery, it is programmed so that the addition request can not be rejected by the S unit, and the addition request after recovery is By receiving, in the S-unit, the score = 523 + 25 = 548 is calculated and the score is corrected to 548. However, there may be a case where a severe error in which correction of the points can not be made has occurred in S units despite receiving the operation instruction (addition request) after recovery. In consideration of such a serious error state, after transmitting the operation instruction (addition request) after recovery on the CU side, the content of the operation response transmitted from the S-unit is checked, and the S-side is supported. It may be determined whether or not the point is correctly corrected, and if it is not corrected, control may be made to shift to an error state.

  In other words, the error control means performs control to shift to a predetermined error state when the CU determines that the addition of points can not be added in the S unit even after the forced addition processing of FIG. 30 is performed. including.

  As control to shift to an error state, for example, the display unit 312 notifies a severe error, and the hole management computer 1 notifies that a serious error has occurred, and the hole management computer 1 issues an error notification. It is possible to do it and urge human resources to respond by personnel.

(17) On the S side, the number of additions may be counted as follows.
A counter A and a counter B are provided on the S side as counters for counting addition numbers. First, the addition number is counted by the counter A. At the transmission timing of the addition number, the count value of the counter A is transmitted to the CU. Thereafter, the value of the counter A is maintained, and thereafter the counter B counts the addition number. At the transmission timing of the addition number, the count value of the counter B is transmitted to the CU. Thereafter, while maintaining the value of the counter B, the count value of the counter A is cleared to 0, and thereafter, the addition number is counted by the counter A. Thereafter, the above counting by the counters A and B is repeated.

  The above counting method may be used to count the subtraction number on the S-unit side. Alternatively, it may be used to count external output information.

  (18) The S unit may transmit one piece of information to the CU after adding and subtracting the addition number and the subtraction number, instead of transmitting the two pieces of information of the addition number and the subtraction number to the CU. That is, "update information capable of specifying the amount of change" is also configured by such information.

  (19) The communication method is not limited to the above command-response method. The unit S may transmit point-related information such as points to the CU at predetermined time intervals without waiting for a command from the CU. Alternatively, the S-unit may transmit the point-related information to the CU each time a predetermined amount of information is obtained, instead of transmitting the point-related information at predetermined time intervals. For example, it is conceivable to configure to send the addend to the CU each time one or more predetermined numbers of addends occur.

  (20) In the present embodiment, two counters, the addition number counter and the subtraction number count, are provided on the S base side. However, instead of these two counters, it is possible to use one addition / subtraction counter which is added by increase of points (occurrence of winning etc.) and reduced by decrease of points (set of bet number etc.). In this case, the value of the one addition / subtraction counter is transmitted from the S unit to the CU.

(21) The present embodiment includes the following configuration.
The game device transmits a command for instructing subtraction of points to the slot machine, and then reestablishes a communication connection with the slot machine before receiving a response to the command. In the process of reestablishing the communication connection, it is determined based on the data transmitted from the slot machine side whether or not the command for instructing subtraction of the points has reached the slot machine. And the command transmission unit cancels the instruction to subtract the point by the command when it is determined by the arrival determination unit that the command to instruct subtraction of the point has arrived. Command is sent to the slot machine, and the additional point updating means is a command for instructing subtraction of points When a command to cancel the subtraction instruction of points is received, the points are already subtracted based on the command to instruct subtraction of points and the points are subtracted due to lack of points In either case, the points corresponding to the cancellation of the subtraction instruction are added to the points stored in the additional point storage means.

  (22) In the present embodiment, by operation of the return button 322, a signal requesting the end of the game is input to the CU. However, the CU may be configured to be able to input a signal requesting game termination from the management computer or the like.

(23) The CU and the S may be communicably connected not by wired connection but by wireless.
(24) The point control board 117 may not be provided in the slot machine 2 by providing the function of the point control board 117 on the game control board 116.

  (25) In the present embodiment, if a response can not be received within one second after sending a command, the CU retransmits the command twice at most, and if there is still no response, it is determined that communication is abnormal. After 20 seconds, the connection sequence is resumed (see FIG. 11). For this reason, if there is no response within 3 seconds from the transmission of the first command, the connection sequence will be resumed. However, instead of this, a longer time from the transmission of the first command to the determination of communication abnormality by the CU, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds, 20 seconds) in which a plurality of games can progress on the S side , 30 seconds, etc.). In this case, for example, taking FIG. 24 as an example, after receiving the operation response from the S units, the CU does not retransmit the command twice but three or four times before the predetermined time elapses. If there is, it will be repeated. Note that the command retransmission interval in this case may be 200 ms or a long time interval longer than that, or after a certain period of time has elapsed from the start of retransmission, retransmission of the command after that The interval may be changed (for example, the retransmission interval may be increased in the second half of A). Then, when the retransmission command finally reaches the S unit before the elapse of the predetermined time, an operation response indicating the change amount of the points of a plurality of games which have been progressed until that time is transmitted from the S unit to the CU. Become.

  The following will list the effects obtained from combinations of various means and the like included in the present embodiment.

(1-1) A connection unit (connector 220) for communicably connecting to a gaming apparatus (card unit 3) which adds points by using gaming value (prepaid balance, number of stored medals) owned by a player And variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and by setting the number of bets at points, one game can be started and the display results on the variable display device Is a slot machine (slot machine 2) in which one game is ended by deriving, and points are added in accordance with a prize generated by the display result of the variable display device,
Specification means (microcomputer for game control, microcomputer for point control, addition number counter, subtraction number counter) which specifies the change amount (addition number, subtraction number) of points according to the setting of the bet number and the occurrence of winnings When,
Information transmitting means (point control board 117) for transmitting update information (an operation response including an addition number and a subtraction number) capable of specifying the change amount to the game apparatus;
Point storage means (point counter) for storing points;
Information for instructing subtraction of points (operation instruction including subtraction in FIG. 19), and use amount of the gaming value for the points stored in the gaming device by the gaming device An instruction to receive information (operation instruction including the addition request shown in FIGS. 17 and 18) for instructing addition of a point transmitted from the gaming machine side in conjunction with adding points Information receiving means (point control board 117);
Points update means (point control board 117 for updating points stored in the point storage means according to the amount of change and adding / updating according to information for instructing addition of the points Figure 5),
When the information for instructing the subtraction of the points is received, it is judged whether or not the point of the size for which the information is instructed to be subtracted is stored in the point storage means (FIG. 19). Including point control board 117),
When it is determined by the point determination means that the point of the size at which the information is instructed to be subtracted is stored in the point storage means, the information transmission means gives a consent response for the point subtraction (FIG. 19; By transmitting an operation response including subtraction refusal OFF to the gaming device, subtraction of the points instructed to be subtracted by the information from the points stored on the gaming device with respect to the gaming device (FIG. 19; subtraction of points makes it possible to wait for an operational response).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform point management on the gaming apparatus side in order to transmit the amount of change in points from the slot machine. As a result, it is not necessary to provide a point management function on the slot machine side, and the cost of the slot machine can be minimized as much.

  In particular, the slot machine tends to have a short replacement cycle in the game arcade as compared with the gaming device in order to be able to provide a more entertaining game quickly. In relation to that, by keeping the point management function not on the slot machine side but on the gaming device side to suppress the cost of the slot machine, there is an advantage that the running cost of the game arcade introducing the slot machine can be reduced. is there.

  In addition, while the point addition on the slot machine side is promptly performed in response to the point addition request using points for gaming, when the point subtraction request is made, depending on the game situation immediately thereafter Since there is a possibility that the points are insufficient for the subtraction request, the points on the gaming apparatus are subtracted on the condition that the acceptance response is returned. As a result, when a request for addition of points or a request for subtraction of points is made based on the gaming value, it is possible to perform processing according to those requests quickly and reliably.

  (1-2) The point updating means receives the information for canceling the point subtraction instruction of the point (FIG. 42; operation instruction after recovery (addition request existence, number of addition requests = 300), The point corresponding to the cancellation amount of the subtraction instruction is added to the point stored in the point storage means (FIG. 42).

  According to such a configuration, the following effects can be achieved. That is, at the stage when the subtraction instruction arrives at the slot machine side, there are cases in which the number of points stored in the slot machine side does not reach the subtraction instruction due to the relation of the game progress. At this time, if it is unclear on the gaming apparatus side whether or not the slot machine has refused the subtraction instruction due to a communication failure or the like, the point on the slot machine side becomes negative if the subtraction is determined. An inconvenience arises. However, at this time, the slot machine receives the information for canceling the instruction for subtracting the points, whereby the slot machine stores the points corresponding to the cancellation amount of the instruction for subtraction to the points stored in the point storage means. Because of this, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the point on the slot machine side becomes negative.

  (1-3) The information transmission means may use the subtraction refusal response when it is determined by the point determination means that the point of the size instructed to be subtracted is not stored in the point storage means. Transmit to the device (FIG. 31; operation response of subtraction refusal ON).

  According to such a configuration, when the subtraction instruction arrives at the slot machine, the slot stored when the number of points stored in the slot machine is less than the subtraction instruction due to the relation of the game progress, the slot The machine can ask the gaming device to cancel the subtraction.

  (1-4) A game control means (FIG. 20; controlling the bet number operation invalid state if the holding point counter becomes 0) which performs game control based on the points stored in the point storage means.

  According to such a configuration, the game control in the slot machine is performed based on the points stored in the slot machine itself, compared to the case where the game control is performed based on the points stored in the gaming apparatus. Thus, game control can be performed in real time in accordance with fluctuations in points.

(1-5) The instruction information receiving means receives information for instructing transmission of point update information from the gaming device (point control board 117).
Each time the information transmitting means receives the information for instructing transmission of the update information, the information transmitting means indicates the amount of change (current balance related information) from the previous reception of the information to the current reception. The update information is transmitted (FIG. 5; addition number counter and subtraction number counter).

  According to such a configuration, in response to an instruction from the gaming device, the slot machine transmits to the gaming device one by one the update information indicating the change amount based on the previous transmission time of the update information. . For this reason, in the gaming machine, it is possible to perform the latest point management by updating the points by the update information transmitted one by one.

  (1-6) Receive correction information (correction instruction command) for correcting the points stored in the point storage means (the value of the point counter) to the points stored in the gaming device And a point correction unit (point control board 117; correction of the number of points according to a correction instruction command) for correcting the points stored in the point storage means based on the correction information.

  According to such a configuration, an abnormality occurs in the size of the memory point stored on the slot machine side due to an illegal action or other causes, and the memory point stored on the gaming apparatus side and the slot machine side Even when the stored points do not match, the points stored on the slot machine can be corrected to the points stored on the gaming apparatus side.

  (1-7) The information transmitting means sequentially transmits the update information at a time interval (200 ms) shorter than a predetermined one game restriction time (4.1 s) (FIG. 10).

  According to such a configuration, since the update information is transmitted at intervals shorter than the one game restriction time, the change amount of the points notified by the update information is sequentially transmitted among one game . As a result, it is possible to finely notify the amount of change in points to the gaming device.

  (1-8) Remaining point number determination means (point control board 117, figure shown in FIG. 5) determines the presence / absence of the remaining point number required to continue the game based on the point points stored by the additional point storage means 20).

  According to such a configuration, the transmission of the update information is not in time at the time of determination, so that the points stored in the gaming apparatus and the actual points (points stored in the slot machine) Even if there is a gap between them, it is possible to make a determination based on the actual points.

  (1-9) A game prohibition means (point holding) for setting a game prohibition state in which a new game can not be started when information for instructing a game prohibition is received (operation instruction (prohibition request present in FIG. 22)). The control board 117 and the game control board 116 include the bet number operation invalidation state control, "BET prohibited" in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to receive a game prohibition instruction from the gaming apparatus side, and to place a game prohibited state in which a new game can not be started.

  (1-10) Information for instructing the point value stored in the point storage means to be the initial value is received from the game apparatus (see FIG. 21 and FIG. Point-initializing means (FIG. 21, FIG. 44 (point control board 117 is a point-of-point counter) that sets the value of the point stored in the point storage means to the initial value based on Include the initialization of the value to 0).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to initialize the points stored in the slot machine in response to an instruction from the gaming apparatus side.

(1-11) For storing the amount of change specified by the update information transmitted by the information transmission means and storing the amount of change specified by the update information transmitted by the information transmission means one time ago Two change amount storage means (FIG. 5; an addition number counter for storing the current addition number, a subtraction number counter for counting the current subtraction number, an area for storing the pre-addition number as last time point related information and a pre-subtraction number Area),
Arrival determination means (point control board 117, FIG. 25) for determining the arrival of the update information to the gaming device based on predetermined information (SQN) transmitted from the gaming device;
The information transmission means is a game in which the update information capable of specifying the total value of the change amounts stored in the two change amount storage means when the arrival determination means does not determine that the update information has arrived It transmits to the device (FIG. 25).

  According to such a configuration, when it is not determined that the update information has arrived, update information capable of specifying the total value of the change amounts stored in the two change amount storage means is transmitted to the gaming device As a result, it becomes possible to collect information on points in the gaming apparatus reliably and efficiently.

(1-12) The information transmitting means transmits the update information to the gaming device every time the information for instructing the transmission of the update information capable of specifying the amount of change is received from the gaming device (see FIG. 5, see Fig. 25 etc.),
It includes change amount storage means (addition number counter, subtraction number counter) for storing the amount of change specified by the update information transmitted by the information transmission means as the update information;
The change amount storage unit is configured to sequentially change the amount of change specified by the specifying unit while a state in which the information instructing the transmission of the update information can not be received continues even if a predetermined period has elapsed since the transmission of the update information. Based on the stored change amount (FIG. 24),
The information transmitting means is configured to receive the information instructing the transmission of the update information in a state where the change amount based on the change amount sequentially specified by the specifying means is stored in the change amount storage means. Update information capable of specifying the amount of change stored in the change amount storage means is transmitted (FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, even when communication between the gaming apparatus and the slot machine is interrupted, it is possible to reliably collect information on points in the meantime in the gaming apparatus. .

(2-1) A connection unit (connector 220) for communicably connecting to a gaming apparatus (card unit 3) which adds points by using gaming value (prepaid balance, number of stored medals) owned by a player And variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and by setting the number of bets at points, one game can be started and the display results on the variable display device Is a slot machine (slot machine 2) in which one game is ended by deriving, and points are added in accordance with a prize generated by the display result of the variable display device,
A front member (front door 2b) that covers the front of the slot machine so as to be openable and closable;
Locking means (front door opening solenoid 110, engagement projections 6a, 6b, engagement receiving pieces 7a, 7b) for locking the front member in the closed state;
Specification means (microcomputer for game control, microcomputer for point control, addition number counter, subtraction number counter) which specifies the change amount (addition number, subtraction number) of points according to the setting of the bet number and the occurrence of winnings When,
Information transmitting means (point control board 117) for transmitting update information (an operation response including an addition number and a subtraction number) capable of specifying the change amount to the game apparatus;
A game prohibited state in which a new game can not be started (the number of bets can not be started when the information for instructing release of the lock by the lock means transmitted from the game device is received (FIG. 22; front door open request present) Game prohibition means (FIG. 22; bet prohibition by the point control board 117 and the game control board 116) for setting the operation invalid state),
And release control means (FIG. 22; unlocking by the point control board 117) for performing control to release the lock by the lock means after being put into the game prohibition state by the game prohibition means.
The release control means performs control to release the lock by the lock means until a predetermined condition is satisfied when information for instructing release of the lock by the lock means (FIG. 22; front door open request existence) is received. Delay means for delaying (FIG. 22; the point control board 117 delays the excitation of the front door open solenoid 110 until the wait time elapses (or until the game ends if the game is in progress)).

  According to such a configuration, the closed state of the front member can be released by the instruction from the gaming apparatus side without affecting the game result.

(2-2) The specifying means specifies the amount of change even when the points are changed while the game prohibition state is made by the game prohibition means (FIG. 22; S is a game prohibition state) Even when the point changes during the process, the amount of change (the number of additions 10 in FIG. 22) is specified.
When the amount of change in the points is specified by the specifying means while the information prohibiting means is in the game prohibited state by the game prohibiting means, the update information capable of specifying the amount of change is used for the game Transmit to the device (addition number = 10 operation responses in FIG. 22).

  According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to cause the gaming apparatus to manage the points including the change amount of the points after the game is prohibited.

  (2-3) The predetermined condition is that a time greater than or equal to a predetermined one game restriction time (4.1 seconds) elapses.

  According to such a configuration, even if the game is in progress when the game is prohibited, the closing of the front member is not released before the end of the game.

  (2-4) The delay means ends the game when information for instructing the release of the lock by the lock means is received during the game in which the symbol is variably displayed on the variable display device. The control for releasing the lock by the lock means is delayed until the game prohibited state (FIG. 22).

  According to such a configuration, even if the game is in progress when the game is prohibited, the closing of the front member is not released before the end of the game.

(3-1) A connection unit (connector 220) for communicably connecting to a gaming apparatus (card unit 3) that adds points by using gaming value (prepaid balance, number of stored medals) owned by a player And variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and by setting the number of bets at points, one game can be started and the display results on the variable display device Is a slot machine (slot machine 2) in which one game is ended by deriving, and points are added in accordance with a prize generated by the display result of the variable display device,
Specification means (microcomputer for game control, microcomputer for point control, addition number counter, subtraction number counter) for specifying the variation (addition number, subtraction number, external output information) of the game data which changes according to the progress of the game , External output information counter),
Information transmitting means (point control board 117) for transmitting update information (an operation response including an addition number, a subtraction number, and external output information) capable of specifying the amount of change to the game apparatus;
From the time when a communication inability state occurs in which no signal is transmitted from the gaming device, the recovery process is performed to restore the integrity of data with the slot machine from the communication inability state. Among them, the communication disabled storage means for storing the change amount of the game data specified by the specifying means (FIGS. 36 to 43; the CU is activated after the transmission of the operation response transmitted immediately before the power off of the CU Including an addition number counter, a subtraction number counter, a holding point counter, etc., and each previous number of data) for storing an addition number, a subtraction number, a holding point, etc. until the recovery processing is performed.
The information transmitting means transmits, to the gaming apparatus, update information capable of specifying the change amount of the game data stored in the communication impossible storage means by the recovery processing being performed (FIG. 36 to FIG. 36). FIG. 43; after the transmission of the operation response transmitted immediately before power-off of the CU, the recovery data is transmitted as the recovery response until the CU is activated and recovery processing is performed).

  According to such a configuration, the game device can accurately manage game data that also reflects the amount of change in game data on the slot machine from the time when communication becomes disabled until the time of recovery. It becomes possible.

(3-2) game prohibiting means for making a game prohibited state in which a new game can not be started when the communication impossible state occurs (FIGS. 36 to 43; play stop upon disconnection detection (gaming number operation invalid state or game Further prohibited)))
The incommunicable time storage means is specified by the identification means in a period from when the incommunicable state occurs to the time when the game data becomes unchangeable after the game prohibition state is made by the game prohibition means. The change amount of the game data stored is stored (FIGS. 36 to 43; after the transmission of the operation response immediately before power-off of the CU, the play is stopped (the bet number operation invalidation state or the game prohibition state) and the addition changed thereafter Store numbers, subtraction numbers etc.

  According to such a configuration, accurate management of game data that also reflects the amount of change in game data on the slot machine side from the time when communication is disabled until the game data can not change. It becomes possible to make the game device play.

(3-3) The incommunicable time storage means stores the amount of change transmitted immediately before, which is the amount of change in gaming data transmitted to the gaming device immediately before the incommunicable state occurs, for backup. (Figures 36-43; previous number),
The information transmission means is
The previously transmitted update information capable of specifying the previously transmitted variation amount is transmitted to the gaming device together with the update information (FIG. 8, FIGS. 36 to 43; transmission of recovery data as the previous number as a recovery response);
Information for determining the incommunicable occurrence time (SQN, FIG. 2) for enabling the gaming device to determine whether the incommunicable state has occurred before the gaming device receives the immediately prior updated information. Send 8 (b) to the gaming device.

  According to such a configuration, in the gaming apparatus, even if the variation amount of the game data transmitted to the gaming apparatus immediately before the occurrence of the communication failure state does not reach the gaming apparatus, the judgment is made Then, the game data can be updated including the immediately before transmitted change amount specified by the immediately before transmitted update information, and the change amount of the game data transmitted to the game device immediately before the occurrence of the incommunicable state occurs. Even in the case of arrival, accurate game data management becomes possible.

  (3-4) The information transmission means is a communication number for confirming whether the number is updated and communication is properly performed whenever data is exchanged with the gaming device. (SQN) is transmitted to the gaming apparatus as the communication failure occurrence time determination information.

  According to such a configuration, communication is performed using the communication number for confirming whether the number is updated and communication is properly performed each time data transmission / reception is performed on the gaming apparatus side. It becomes possible to determine whether or not the change amount of the game data transmitted to the game apparatus has reached the game apparatus immediately before the disabled state occurs.

(4-1) A connection unit (connector 220) for communicably connecting to a gaming apparatus (card unit 3) that adds points by using gaming value (prepaid balance, number of stored medals) owned by a player And variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and by setting the number of bets at points, one game can be started and the display results on the variable display device Is a slot machine (slot machine 2) in which one game is ended by deriving, and points are added in accordance with a prize generated by the display result of the variable display device,
Point storage means (point counter) for storing points;
Holding point remaining number determination means (point holding control board 117, FIG. 20) for judging the presence / absence of the remaining point number required for setting the bet number based on the holding point stored in the point storage means;
Game prohibiting means (FIGS. 20 to 22; bet number operation invalidation by the point control board 117) for making a game prohibited state in which a new game can not be started,
The game prohibition means is
A predetermined information corresponding game prohibition means ((FIG. 21, FIG. 22)) to make the game prohibited state when the predetermined information (FIG. 21, FIG. 22; operation instruction including prohibition request) is transmitted from the gaming apparatus ,
It includes the point corresponding game prohibition means (FIG. 20) which makes the game prohibited state when it is judged by the point remaining number determining means that there is no remaining point remaining number necessary for setting the bet number.

  According to such a configuration, as a method of putting the game in the game prohibited state in the point type slot machine, when the number of points in the slot machine decreases, it is possible to determine that in the slot machine side and put the game in the prohibited state. In order to be in the game prohibition state even when predetermined information has been transmitted from the game apparatus, it is possible to respond to an instruction from the game apparatus as well, and according to the reason why the necessity for the game prohibition state arises. It becomes possible to cope with both the case where the machine itself is put in the game prohibited state and the case where the machine is put in the game prohibited state according to the command from the gaming apparatus.

(4-2) A game device for storing and updating points separately from the point storage means can be connected to the connection portion (see FIGS. 3 and 5).
Specifying means (microcomputer for game control, microcomputer for holding point control, addition number counter, subtraction number counter) for specifying the setting amount of bet number and change amount of holding points according to the occurrence of winnings;
The game apparatus further includes information transmitting means (point control board 117) for transmitting update information (operation response including an addition number and a subtraction number) capable of specifying the change amount.

  According to such a configuration, since it becomes possible to carry out point management on the gaming machine side, it is not necessary to provide a point management function on the slot machine side, and the cost of the slot machine is minimized as much. be able to.

  In particular, the slot machine tends to have a short replacement cycle in the game arcade as compared with the gaming device in order to be able to provide a more entertaining game quickly. In relation to that, by keeping the point management function not on the slot machine side but on the gaming device side to suppress the cost of the slot machine, there is an advantage that the running cost of the game arcade introducing the slot machine can be reduced. is there.

  In addition, since the game machine side performs point management, if a method is adopted in which a command from the game machine side is waited and control is made to the game prohibited state when points are reduced, points in the slot machine are taken. It is possible to recognize that the points are reduced in the game device only after the decrease is transmitted to the game device, and there is a risk that the time to control the game prohibition state may be delayed by the time lag between them. When the point in the slot machine decreases, the slot machine side determines that and makes the game prohibited state, so that the inconvenience due to the above-mentioned time lag can be prevented. In addition, since the game is prohibited even when the predetermined information is transmitted from the gaming apparatus, it is possible to respond to an instruction from the gaming apparatus.

  (4-3) The information transmission means can specify the variation specified by the specifying means during the period from the transmission of the update information to the game prohibition state by the point correspondence game prohibition means. The update information is transmitted to the gaming machine (FIG. 20; “1 point operation response of“ scores = 3, additions = 0, subtractions = 3 ”) is transmitted, and then bets are made by being betted 3 An operation response of "score = 0, number of additions = 0, number of subtractions = 3", which is the amount of change that has changed until the operation invalid state, is further transmitted).

  According to such a configuration, the amount of change in points can be grasped on the gaming apparatus side from the time of the previous transmission of the update information to the game prohibition state, and the final state after the game prohibition state is made. The points can be managed on the gaming device side.

(4-4) A front member (front door 2b) that covers the front of the slot machine so as to be openable and closable,
And lock means (front door opening solenoid 110, engagement projections 6a, 6b, engagement receiving pieces 7a, 7b) for locking the front member in the closed state,
The predetermined information is information to be transmitted when instructing the release of the lock by the lock means (FIG. 9; game request for operation request Bit 3 = 1, FIG. 22; request for prohibition).

  According to such a configuration, when the lock of the front surface member is released and opened, the game can be prohibited in response to the command from the game apparatus.

  (4-5) The predetermined information is information transmitted when the game device is requested to end the game (FIG. 9; operation request including operation request Bit 3 = 1, FIG. 21; operation instruction including prohibition request) ).

  According to such a configuration, when a signal requesting the end of the game is input, it is possible to prohibit the game in response to an instruction from the gaming apparatus.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  2 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 card unit, 2a main frame, 2b front door, 110 front door open solenoid, 112 front door closing detector, 116 game control board, 117 point control board, 220 connector, 309 card insertion slot, 312 display, 319 replay button, 321 lending button, 322 return button, 323 control unit, 324 external communication unit, 325 gaming machine communication unit, 327 card reader writer, 330 connector.

Claims (1)

A connection unit for communicably connecting with a gaming apparatus that adds points by using gaming value owned by a player, and a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols, and the number of bets on points When one game can be started by setting the and the display result is derived on the variable display device, one game is ended, and the points are added according to the prize generated by the display result of the variable display device. Slot machines that are
Specifying means for specifying an amount of change of game data which changes according to the progress of the game;
Information transmitting means for transmitting update information capable of specifying the amount of change to the gaming device;
A previous change amount storage unit for storing a change amount specified by the update information transmitted last time by the information transmission unit;
Recovery from the inability to communicate from the gaming device to the slot machine from the time the incommunicable state occurs between the gaming device and the slot machine to recover the integrity of data between the gaming device and the slot machine This time change amount storage means for storing the change amount of the game data specified by the specifying means until the processing is executed,
Game prohibition means for setting a game prohibition state in which a new game can not be started when the communication impossible state occurs;
The information transmission means is
Every time data is exchanged with the gaming device, the number is updated and a communication number is sent to the gaming device to check whether communication is properly performed.
By performing the recovery process, the sum value of the change amount of the game data stored in the current change amount storage unit and the change amount of the game data stored in the previous change amount storage unit is updated A slot machine that transmits information to the gaming device.

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