Gaming machine

Abstract

When a gaming machine is powered on, regardless of the type of external equipment such as a coin dispenser used in the machine, unnecessary waiting time is prevented, and startup efficiency is improved. [Solution] In the gaming machine of the present invention, if the connection information with an external device is ON, a unit game can be started. When the power is turned on, the connection information is OFF for a predetermined period of time corresponding to the external device. The performance control means waits for a predetermined period of time or longer until the connection information turns ON. If the connection information remains OFF after the specified period has elapsed, it performs a connection abnormality notification process. If the connection information turns ON within the specified period when the power is turned on, a predetermined allowable time is added to the waiting time until the connection information turns ON. Depending on the result of the addition, the currently set specified period is determined as the specified period for the next power-on, or the result of the addition is determined as the specified period for the next power-on.

Claims

[Claim 1] A game control means for controlling the progress of the game, A game value control means connected to the aforementioned game control means, which performs control related to the management of game value, The system includes a performance control means connected to the game control means, which controls the performance based on information transmitted from the game control means, The game value control means is connectable to an external device and outputs connection information indicating the connection status with the external device to the game control means. If the aforementioned connection information is in the ON state, unit play can be started. The game control means transmits the connection information input from the game value control means to the performance control means. When the power is turned on, the connection information is in an off state for a predetermined period of time corresponding to the external device. The aforementioned performance control means is For a predetermined period of time longer than the aforementioned specified period, the system waits until the connection information is turned ON. If the connection information remains OFF after the specified period has elapsed, the system performs a connection abnormality notification process. If the connection information becomes ON within the specified period when the power is turned on, a predetermined allowable time is added to the waiting time until the connection information becomes ON, and depending on the result of the addition, the currently set specified period is determined as the specified period for the next power-on, or the result of the addition is determined as the specified period for the next power-on. A gaming machine characterized by the following features.

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