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, a unit game can be started if the connection information indicating the connection status with an external device is in the ON state. When the power is turned on, the connection information is in the OFF state for a predetermined period of time corresponding to the external device. The performance control means waits for a specific period of time longer than the predetermined period until the connection information is turned ON. If the connection information remains OFF after the specific period has elapsed, it performs a connection abnormality notification process. A connection section consisting of a first connection section and a second connection section is provided between the game value control means and the game control means. The connection information is input to the game control means via the second connection section. The multiple pieces of information input to the game control means via the connection section include not only the connection information but also information regarding abnormalities that may occur in the game value control means.

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 performance control means waits for a predetermined specific period of time longer than the predetermined period until the connection information is turned ON, and if the connection information remains OFF after the specified period has elapsed, it performs a connection abnormality notification process. A connection portion consisting of a first connection portion and a second connection portion is provided between the game value control means and the game control means. The connection information is input from the game value control means to the game control means via the second connection part. The multiple pieces of information input from the game value control means to the game control means via the connection portion include not only the connection information but also information regarding any abnormalities that may occur in the game value control means. A gaming machine characterized by the following features.

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