JP2011245191A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving notification of various abnormal states that occur in the game machine.SOLUTION: The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100 controlling a game in general, and a rendering control device 300 carrying out rendering control based on a control command from the game control device 100. The game control device 100 monitors a plurality of abnormal states in the game machine 10 and periodically transmits abnormality determination information (a transmission identification command and an abnormality monitoring command) to the rendering control device 300. The rendering control device 300 determines which abnormal state has occurred in the game machine 10 based on the received abnormality determination information (the abnormality monitoring command), and gives notification of the abnormal state when determining the occurrence of the abnormal state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including game control means for comprehensively controlling a game and effect control means for effect control based on a control command from the game control means.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. This pachinko machine has a game control device (main control device) for overall control of game control, and an effect control device (sub control) for controlling speakers, LEDs, display devices, etc. based on control commands from the game control device. Device). In this type of pachinko machine, when an abnormal state occurs due to an improper act on the game control device, a control command is transmitted from the game control device to the effect control device so as to notify the effect control device, and the effect control device is based on the control command. Is known to control fraud notification.
In addition, recently, there are cases where an illegal act such as connecting an illegal electronic board (so-called hanging board) to the game control device is performed, and when such an illegal action occurs, the illegal action may be notified. A possible anti-fraud device for gaming machines has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-100906 A

  However, the gaming machine fraud countermeasure device as in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 can cope with fraudulent acts such as connecting a fraudulent electronic board to the gaming control device as described above, but other fraud measures performed on a pachinko machine. There is a problem that the act cannot be dealt with. In addition to fraudulent acts, pachinko machines need to be notified that an error has occurred when an error occurs due to a malfunction of the pachinko machine.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying various abnormal states occurring in the gaming machine.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine comprising game control means for overall control of a game, and effect control means for effect control based on a control command from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Abnormality monitoring means for monitoring a plurality of abnormal states in the gaming machine;
Based on the monitoring result of the abnormality monitoring means, abnormality determination information that can determine whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine and which abnormal state has occurred if an abnormal state has occurred. An abnormality determination information generating means for generating
Anomaly judgment information transmitting means for periodically transmitting the anomaly judgment information generated by the anomaly judgment information generating means to the effect control means while the game control means is operating,
The production control means includes
Abnormality determination information receiving means for receiving abnormality determination information periodically transmitted from the abnormality determination information transmitting means;
Based on the abnormality determination information received by the abnormality determination information receiving means, an abnormal state determination means for determining which abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine;
An abnormality occurrence notifying means for notifying the occurrence of the abnormal state when it is determined by the abnormal state determining means that any of the abnormal states has occurred;
It is characterized by providing.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game control means monitors a plurality of abnormal states in the gaming machine, transmits abnormality determination information to the effect control means based on the monitoring result, and the effect control means causes the game to be When it is determined that any abnormal state has occurred based on the abnormality determination information transmitted from the control means, it is possible to notify the occurrence of such an abnormal state. An abnormal state can be suitably notified.
In addition, based on the monitoring result of the abnormality monitoring means, whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine, and if an abnormal state has occurred, which abnormal state has occurred. The abnormality determination information that can be determined is periodically transmitted to the effect control means, and the abnormal state determination means provided in the effect control means determines any abnormal state in the gaming machine based on the abnormality determination information received by the abnormality determination information reception means. Therefore, it is only necessary to periodically transmit abnormality determination information for determining whether or not an abnormal state has occurred, thereby reducing the processing load on the game control means. Can do.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When it is determined that an abnormal state has not occurred in the gaming machine, the abnormality determination information generation unit includes, as the abnormality determination information, abnormality information indicating that no abnormal state has occurred, and the abnormality When the transmission identification information indicating the transmission number of the information is generated and it is determined that the abnormal state has occurred, only the abnormal information that can determine which abnormal state has occurred is generated,
The transmission number is incremented every time the transmission identification information is transmitted to the effect control means.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine, the generation of transmission identification information is not performed by the abnormality determination information generation unit. By determining whether or not the transmission identification information has been received on the side, it is possible to easily determine whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine. Further, when it is determined that an abnormal state has not occurred in the gaming machine and the transmission identification information is generated by the abnormality determination information generation unit, the transmission number is incremented every time the transmission identification information is transmitted to the effect control unit side. Therefore, for example, when a certain number or more of missing numbers in the transmission number or the order of the numbers breaks, it is determined that some abnormality has occurred, and it is possible to notify the abnormal state in the gaming machine Become.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The abnormal state determining means determines which abnormal state in the gaming machine based on the abnormality determination information received by the abnormality determination information receiving means when the transmission identification information cannot be periodically received by the abnormality determination information receiving means. It is characterized by determining whether or not the above has occurred.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, it becomes possible to determine that some abnormality has occurred when the transmission identification information cannot be periodically received by the abnormality determination information receiving means. Based on the received abnormality determination information, it is possible to appropriately determine which abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3,
The abnormality determination information transmitting means transmits the transmission identification information before the abnormality information when it is determined that an abnormal state has not occurred in the gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, since the transmission identification information is transmitted before the abnormality information, the transmission identification information can be transmitted accurately. Based on the transmission number, it is possible to more reliably determine whether an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The abnormal state determination means, when the transmission identification information is regularly received by the abnormality determination information reception means, and when the transmission identification information is normal transmission identification information incremented, the game It is determined that the machine is in a normal state and it is not determined whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the transmission identification information is periodically received by the abnormality determination information receiving means, when the transmission identification information is the normal transmission identification information incremented, Since the determination of whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine is not performed by the abnormal state determination unit on the effect control unit side, not only can the processing burden on the game control unit side be reduced, Thus, it is possible to reduce the processing load caused by the abnormal state determination means on the side of the effect control means.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
The transmission identification information is composed of first transmission identification information and second transmission identification information,
The abnormality determination information transmitting means includes
A first encryption key for encrypting the first transmission identification information;
A second encryption key for encrypting the second transmission identification information;
Encryption means for encrypting corresponding transmission identification information with the first encryption key or the second encryption key;
Transmission identification information changing means for changing one of the first transmission identification information and the second transmission identification information transmitted to the effect control means to the other transmission identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition. When,
An encryption key changing means for changing to an encryption key corresponding to the changed transmission identification information when the transmission identification information is changed by the transmission identification information changing means;
A decryption key instruction means for instructing the abnormality determination information receiving means a decryption key used for decrypting the cipher when the encryption key is changed by the encryption key change means;
With
The abnormality determination information receiving means includes
A first decryption key for decrypting the first transmission identification information encrypted by the encryption means;
A second decryption key for decrypting the second transmission identification information encrypted by the encryption means;
Decryption means for decrypting the corresponding transmission identification information with the first decryption key or the second decryption key;
A decryption key changing means for changing a decryption key for executing decryption by the decryption means when the decryption key is instructed by the decryption key instruction means;
It is characterized by providing.

According to the invention described in claim 6, since the transmission identification information transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means can be encrypted, when an abnormality occurs due to cheating on the gaming machine, The act of falsifying the transmission identification information so as not to notify the abnormal state can be suitably prevented.
The transmission identification information is composed of the first transmission identification information and the second transmission identification information, and encryption processing corresponding to each transmission identification information is possible. Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, the game control means Since the transmission identification information transmitted to the effect control means can be changed, even if the transmission identification information of either the first transmission identification information or the second transmission identification information is decrypted, the other By transmitting the transmission identification information, it is possible to more suitably prevent the act of falsifying the transmission identification information so that the abnormal state is not notified.

The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6,
The abnormality determination information generating means includes
An abnormality flag setting means for setting an abnormality flag corresponding to the generated abnormal state based on the monitoring result by the abnormality monitoring means;
Abnormality information setting means for setting the abnormality information based on the abnormality flag set by the abnormality flag setting means;
It is characterized by providing.

  According to the seventh aspect of the invention, the abnormality information in which the abnormality flag corresponding to the abnormal state occurring in the gaming machine is set can be transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means. Whether or not the abnormal state has occurred can be reliably transmitted to the production control means to notify the abnormal state.

The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6,
The game control means includes input information monitoring means for monitoring input information for determining which abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine,
The abnormality determination information generating means includes
An abnormality information setting unit that sets the input information as the abnormality information based on a monitoring result by the input information monitoring unit is provided.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the input information for determining which abnormal state is occurring in the gaming machine can be transmitted as abnormal information from the game control means to the effect control means. With the abnormality information, it is possible to reliably transmit to the effect control means which abnormal state has occurred, thereby notifying the abnormal state.
In addition to determining whether or not to notify an abnormal condition, the production control means also determines whether or not an abnormal condition has occurred and, if an abnormal condition has occurred, which abnormal condition has occurred. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform such processing on the game control means side, and the processing burden on the game control means side can be greatly reduced.

According to the present invention, the game control means monitors a plurality of abnormal states in the gaming machine, transmits abnormality determination information to the effect control means based on the monitoring result, and is transmitted from the game control means by the effect control means. When it is determined that any abnormal state has occurred based on the abnormality determination information, the occurrence of such an abnormal state can be notified, so that various abnormal states occurring in the gaming machine are preferably used. Can be notified.
In addition, based on the monitoring result of the abnormality monitoring means, whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine, and if an abnormal state has occurred, which abnormal state has occurred. The abnormality determination information that can be determined is periodically transmitted to the effect control means, and the abnormal state determination means provided in the effect control means determines any abnormal state in the gaming machine based on the abnormality determination information received by the abnormality determination information reception means. Therefore, it is only necessary to periodically transmit abnormality determination information for determining whether or not an abnormal state has occurred, thereby reducing the processing load on the game control means. Can do.

It is a front view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the gaming machine of Embodiment 1. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the gaming machine of Embodiment 1. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the command transmission process from a game control apparatus to an effect control apparatus. (A) It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the transmission identification command 1 and 2, (b) It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of an abnormality monitoring command. (A) The figure which shows the example of transmission of the transmission identification command and abnormality monitoring command when a gaming machine is normal, (b) The figure which shows the example of transmission of the transmission identification command and abnormality monitoring command when abnormality occurs in a gaming machine is there. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of Embodiment 1. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of Embodiment 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of Embodiment 1. (A) A flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a command transmission process executed during the timer interruption process of FIG. 10, (b) A specific example of the effect control command transmission process executed during the command transmission process of (a). It is a flowchart which shows an example of a typical procedure. (A) A flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of an effect control command output process executed during the effect control command transmission process of FIG. 11 (b), and (b) executed during the effect control command output process of (a). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the command data output process performed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a winning opening switch / error monitoring process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the winning number counter update process performed during the winning opening switch / error monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fraud / winning monitoring process performed during the winning opening switch / error monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the error check process performed during the winning opening switch / error monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the abnormality monitoring command setting process performed during the winning opening switch / error monitoring process of FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the abnormality monitoring command setting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the magnet fraud monitoring process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of external information editing processing executed during the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 10. FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the external information editing process of FIG. 20. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a specific procedure of a first main process executed by the effect control device of the first embodiment. 12 is a flowchart showing a specific procedure of command reception interrupt processing executed by the effect control device of Embodiment 1. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of gaming machine error monitoring processing executed during the first main processing of FIG. 22. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the abnormality monitoring command in the gaming machine of Embodiment 2. (A) The figure which shows the example of transmission of the transmission identification command and abnormality monitoring command when the gaming machine of Embodiment 2 is normal, (b) The transmission identification command and abnormality monitoring when abnormality occurs in the gaming machine of Embodiment 2. It is a figure which shows the example of command transmission. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of abnormality monitoring command setting processing in the gaming machine of the second embodiment.

<Embodiment 1>
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

  In addition, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a discharge abnormality notifying lamp (LED) 17 (abnormality informing means) are provided on the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. A lower tray 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the tray ball outlet 22 and the upper tray 21 are full, and an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device are provided. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

  Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played.
In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed therein.

The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
In other words, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.
In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, in the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the general figure start gate 34 that form the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize at one place.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 indicator) 52 for the fluctuation display game, and the fluctuation display part (general figure indicator) for the usual figure fluctuation display game, four LED lamps are omitted. Consists of a special figure 1 hold indicator for informing the start memory number of the special figure 1 variable display game, a special figure 2 hold indicator for informing the start memory number of the special figure 2 variable display game, and two LED lamps. There is provided a general figure hold display device for informing the start memory number of the displayed general map variable display game. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state indicator that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, a second gaming state indicator that lights up when a short time state occurs and notifies the occurrence of the short time state, a game A third gaming state indicator (error indicator) that displays that the probability status of the big hit is a high probability state when the machine 10 is turned on, and the number of rounds at the big hit (number of times the special variable prize winning device 38 is opened and closed) A round number indicator for displaying is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hitting ball launcher toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is given by the payout control device 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized start figure winning prizes is displayed on the usual figure holding display for notifying the starting prize number of the collective display device 50.
In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general and normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure indicator stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the special figure 1 and special figure 2 on-hold display for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and also on the display device 41 of the center case 40. The

The game control device 100 uses the special figure indicator (variable display device) 51 or 52 to change the first or second special figure on the basis of the winning entry to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Play a display game.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing.
As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.
Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is subtracted by one.
On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in the special game state or in the special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.
In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100 as game control means, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in an integrated manner, and is a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer). A CPU 110 having an input port 111, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus connecting the CPU 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. 140 or the like.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 constitutes a control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is per 15R or 2R, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, Premier reach etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device 41 to play the game. The entire machine 10 is controlled.
Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the start port switch monitoring process or the special figure routine process in the special figure game process. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 detects that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating the validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. The second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for drawing out the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, and therefore the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. The third driver 138c that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential extracts the current via the segment line from the cathode terminal. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 formed of an amusement chip (IC), as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and an audio ROM 324 storing audio data is connected to the tone generator LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100.
As shown in FIG. 5, the command from the game control device 100 is transmitted in a command transmission process (described later) executed by a timer interrupt every 4 ms. Specifically, during each command transmission process executed every 4 ms, if there is no abnormality in the gaming machine 10, a transmission for identifying the transmission number of the command at the top is always provided as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300. An identification command (described later), followed by an abnormality monitoring command (described later) for monitoring the abnormality of the gaming machine 10, and if there is a command to be transmitted thereafter, a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability An information command, a start opening prize design command, a start opening prize effect command, etc. are attached and transmitted as an effect control command signal. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Provided in a frame decoration device (such as the frame decoration device 18) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling the operation panel decoration LED 65, and the game board 30 (including the center case 40). The board production motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the board production device 44 (for example, an electric accessory that enhances the production effect in cooperation with the production display on the display device 41) 44 is provided on the front frame 12. A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling a motor (for example, a motor for operating the moving light 16) 45 is provided. There. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an on / off state of a switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display device, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds).
In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed.
The start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37. A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 uses the control signal (production control command; control command) including the determination results of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game as the production control means. Output to the controller 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times).
Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.
It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

Next, the data structure of the transmission identification command (transmission identification information) and the abnormality monitoring command (abnormal information) will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 6A, the transmission identification command includes transmission identification commands 1 and 2, and each transmission command 1 from transmission numbers “0” to “255” is produced from the game control device 100 in numerical order. After being transmitted to the control device 300, each transmission command 2 from the transmission number “0” to “255” is transmitted in the order of the numbers. When the transmission of the “255” -th transmission command 2 is completed, the commands are transmitted again in numerical order from the “0” -th transmission command 1. And while the game control device 100 is powered on, such a transmission identification command can be continuously transmitted. Here, the game control device 100 determines whether one of the transmission identification commands 1 and 2 transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (when the transmission number reaches a predetermined value (for example, “255”)). Functions as transmission identification information changing means for changing one transmission identification command to the other transmission identification command.
Note that the transmission identification commands are not limited to the two transmission identification commands 1 and 2, but may include three or more transmission identification commands. In such a case, an encryption / decryption key corresponding to each transmission identification command is provided.

Next, the data structure of the transmission identification command will be described using the transmission identification command 1 in FIG. Since the transmission identification command 2 has the same data structure as the transmission identification command 1, the description thereof is omitted.
The transmission command 1 includes MODE data and ACTION data as transmission data. The MODE data “A1H” is data representing the transmission identification command 1 in hexadecimal notation. The ACTION data is data that similarly represents the transmission number of the transmission identification command 1 in hexadecimal notation. Also, each ACTION data shown in FIG. 6A is a value obtained by converting a value obtained by calculating an exclusive OR of the encryption / decryption key “11101101B” in binary notation and the transmission number in binary notation to the hexadecimal notation. It has become.

Next, details of the abnormality monitoring command will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6B, the abnormality monitoring command includes MODE data and ACTION data. The MODE data “A3H” is data representing an abnormality monitoring command in hexadecimal notation. The ACTION data is data representing the name of an error occurring in the gaming machine 10 with 8 bits. Specifically, in order from the most significant bit, “Discharge Abnormal”, “Shoot Ball Out”, “Switch Abnormal”, “Overflow”, “Large Prize Winning Prize”, “Unauthorized Winning Prize”, “Magnetic (Error) ) ”And“ open frame (error) ”can be indicated, and when the bit value is“ 0 ”,“ normal ”indicating no error corresponding to the bit is indicated. The bit value “1” indicates “abnormal”. For example, when there is no error, the ACTION data is “00000000B” in binary notation and “00H” in hexadecimal notation. When the shot ball is out of state (abnormal: no ball) (no other error), the ACTION data is “01000000B” in binary notation and “40H” in hexadecimal notation.

Next, an example of transmitting a transmission identification command and an abnormality monitoring command will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7A shows an example of command transmission when no abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 10. In this case, the game control device 100 confirms that there is no abnormality with the transmission identification command (transmission identification command 1) including the MODE data “A1H” and the ACTION data “EDH” indicating the transmission number, and the MODE data “A3H”. An abnormality monitoring command consisting of the indicated ACTION data “00H” is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, at the timing of the timer interruption when 4 ms has elapsed, the game control device 100 transmits a MODE ID “A1H” and a transmission identification command including ACTION data “ECH” indicating the next transmission number of “EDH”, and MODE An abnormality monitoring command including data “A3H” and ACTION data “00H” is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the game control device 100 transmits the transmission identification command and the abnormality monitoring command in the order of the transmission numbers unless an abnormality occurs.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of command transmission when an abnormality (shooting ball breakage) occurs. In such a case, the game control apparatus 100 transmits an abnormality monitoring command but does not transmit a transmission identification command. Specifically, the game control apparatus 100 outputs an abnormality monitoring command including MODE data “A3H” and ACTION data “40H” indicating abnormality (out of the shot ball) during the abnormal period (out of the shot ball). Although it transmits to 300, a transmission identification command is not transmitted. When the abnormality is resolved and the normal state is restored, at the timing of the latest timer interrupt, the game control device 100 transmits the transmission identification command including the MODE data “A1H” and the ACTION data “E4H”, and the MODE data “A3H”. And an abnormality monitoring command consisting of ACTION data “00H” are transmitted to the effect control device 300. Here, the game control device 100 transmits the transmission identification command before the abnormality monitoring command, and does not transmit the transmission identification command when an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine 10.

Next, control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a main process (mainly see FIGS. 8 and 9) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is executed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) as an interrupt routine for the main process. Interrupt processing (see FIG. 10).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 8, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs after an interrupt disable process (step S1) is performed. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 ms is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access is permitted to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM, and off data is set so that there is no output in all output ports (steps S6 and S7). Also, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). Is performed (step S8).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). Here, if it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), in step S10, after checking the data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM, it is determined whether or not the power failure is restored (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the power failure has been restored (step S11; Yes), the process proceeds to step S12, and a process of calculating data called a checksum and whether the calculated checksum is normal or abnormal are determined (step S13).
If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is on (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the power failure is not restored (step S11; No), and if the checksum is not normal in step S13 (step If it is determined as S13; No), the process jumps to step S20 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the checksum is normal (step S13; Yes), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 9, and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S15). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S16). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S16; No), steps S17 and S18 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the probability is high (step S16; Yes), the on-information is saved in the high-probability notification flag region in step S17, and then the high probability provided in the collective display device 50, for example. The ON data for turning on (lighting) the third gaming state indicator (error indicator) 58 having the notification LED is set in the region (port 136) corresponding to the segment (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19.

  In step S19, a process of transmitting a power restoration command corresponding to the process number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game process to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13 to step S20, the work area in the RAM used by the CPU is first reset, and then the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). Then, in step S22, a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S23, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S24). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, in step S25, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on are changed to corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit) The design random number 2) is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of a random number (per random number) for determining the hit of the usual figure, and then an interrupt is permitted (step S26). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, since the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, this value is the initial value of various initial value random numbers generated on the CPU side. By setting (start value), it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S27) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S27, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and data bus and checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S28). If no power failure has occurred (step S28; No), the process returns to step S27, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S27) (step S26), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S27 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. In the timer interrupt process, the initial value random number update process is not performed. If it is only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process, thereby simplifying the main process. There is an advantage that

  If it is determined in step S28 that a power failure has occurred (step S28; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S29) and processing for outputting off data to all output ports (step S30) are performed. Do. After that, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power interruption recovery inspection area (step S31), a process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S32), and a process for saving the checksum (Step S33) is performed, a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (Step S34) is performed, and then it is waited for the power of the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area, and the checksum at power-off is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM is correctly backed up before power-off. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 10 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S41) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S42) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S43) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S44), a random number update process 1 (step S45), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S46) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S47) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are open. Also, a special figure game process (step S48) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S49) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S50) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, and a magnetic sensor switch 61. And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S51) which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determines whether there is any abnormality is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S52) for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S53), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S41 (step S54), and a process of permitting an interrupt (step S54) Step S55) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.
Here, the game control device 100 functions as an abnormality monitoring unit by executing a prize opening switch / error monitoring process, a magnet fraud monitoring process, and the like.

[Command transmission processing]
Next, details of the command transmission process (step S44) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11A, the command transmission process includes an effect control command transmission process (step S410) for the effect control apparatus 300 and a payout command transmission process (step S420) for the payout control apparatus 200. Here, the game control device 100 executes the command transmission process during the timer interrupt process, thereby sending the transmission identification command and the abnormality monitoring command to the effect control device 300 while the game control device 100 is operating. It functions as an abnormality determination information transmission means that transmits periodically.

[Direction control command transmission processing]
Next, details of the effect control command transmission process executed during the command transmission process (step S44) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11B, in the effect control command transmission process, first, the value of the light counter that is “+1” when the transmission command is set to RWM, and “+1” when the transmission command is read from the RWM. Is compared with the read counter value to check whether a command is set (step S411). Specifically, if the value of the write counter and the value of the read counter are the same, it is determined that there is no setting command. If the value of the write counter does not match the value of the read counter, an unsent command Is set (step S412).

  If it is determined in step S412 that there is no setting command (step S412; No), the effect control command transmission process is skipped, and a command is set in step S412 (step S412; Yes). If it is determined, the read counter is updated (+1) in the next step S413. Then, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (MODE (upper byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S414). Then, the area containing the acquired command is reset (step S415). Further, a command is loaded from the command transmission area (ACTION (lower byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S416). Then, the area containing the acquired command is reset (step S417). Thereafter, the process proceeds to an effect control command output process (step S418).

[Direction control command output processing]
Next, details of the effect control command output process (step S418) in the effect control command transmission process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12A, in the effect control command output process, first, an off time of the strobe signal indicating that the command (MODE) is being output is prepared (step S421), and the command data output process (step S422). Execute. Thereafter, a command (ACTION) is output (step S423), and an off time of a strobe signal indicating that the command (ACTION) is being output is prepared (step S424), and then command data output processing (step S425) is executed.

[Command data output processing]
Next, details of the command data output process (steps S422 and S425) in the above-described effect control command output process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12B, in the command data output process, first, in order to prevent the state immediately before the port from being lost, the port state holding data of the output port 131 including the strobe signal of the effect control command output. Is loaded (step S431). Then, the production control command is output to the output port 132 (step S432), and the output port 131 holds the signal excluding the strobe signal in the immediately previous state and turns off the strobe signal (for example, low level indicating that data reading is invalid). Is added and output (step S433). Then, in the next step S434, it is determined whether or not the time for turning off the strobe signal (off time) has ended. If it is determined that the off time has not ended (step S434; No), the process returns to step S432 and the above process is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S434 that the off time has expired (step S434; Yes), the process proceeds to step S435, and the time of the strobe signal on state (for example, high level indicating that data reading is valid) is set. Then, an effect control command is output (step S436), and an on-state (high level) strobe signal is output (step S437).

  Then, in the next step S438, it is determined whether or not the time for which the strobe signal should be turned on (on time) has ended. If it is determined that the on-time has not ended (step S438; No), the process returns to step S436 and the above process is repeated. If it is determined in step S438 that the on-time has expired (step S438; Yes), the process proceeds to step S439, where an off-state strobe signal is output and the command data output process is terminated. The reason why the effect control command is output again in step S436 is to prevent the effect control command being output from being output after recovery from the power failure when a power failure occurs during the loop processing in steps S436 to S438. is there. It is also possible to avoid changing the command code due to noise. In addition, it is also possible to loop only each process in this step S434 and step S438.

[Prize mouth switch / error monitoring process]
Next, details of the winning opening switch / error monitoring process (step S47) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.
The winning opening switch / error monitoring process is a process for monitoring whether or not there is a signal input (signal change) from a switch provided in each of the various winning openings and for monitoring an error.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, first, a prize monitoring table (for example, a list showing switches not requiring error monitoring) of a prize opening switch that does not require an error monitoring process is prepared (step S471). For a winning prize switch that does not require error monitoring processing, error detection is not performed, but winning detection processing is performed. In step S471, a winning monitoring table is prepared for the processing, and the winning number is updated in the next step. Number counter update processing (step S472) is executed. The detailed procedure of the winning number counter updating process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the winning number counter updating process (step S472), the error monitoring table of the count switch 38a in the special variable winning device (large winning opening) 38 (for example, the number of the port to which the detection signal from the count switch is input and the signal) (Data indicating the bit position and the like in the port) is prepared (step S473). Then, an illegal / winning monitoring process (step S474) for monitoring whether there is an illegal winning in the big winning opening even though the big winning opening is not open and detecting a normal winning is executed. The detailed procedure of this fraud / winning monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG. That is, the count switch 38a is one of the prize opening switches removed in step S471 on the assumption that an error monitoring process is necessary.

  After the fraud / winning monitoring process (step S474), an error monitoring table for the start port 2 switch 37a in the ordinary electric power (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step S475). Then, an illegal / winning monitoring process (step S476) is performed to monitor whether there is an illegal winning on the electric power even though the ordinary power is not open, and to detect a normal winning. In other words, the start port 2 switch 37a is one of the winning port switches removed in step S471 because error monitoring processing is required.

  Next, an error scan counter for sequentially specifying which switch or signal among the plurality of switches and signals to be monitored for errors is to be monitored this time is updated (step S477). Subsequently, an error monitoring table for monitoring abnormality of the chute ball break switch, overflow switch, and payout control device from the payout control device 200 is prepared (step S478). Then, an error check process (step S479) is performed to determine whether an abnormality has occurred in these switches and the payout control device with reference to a timer.

  Thereafter, an error monitoring table for monitoring the opening of the front frame (glass frame 15) and the game frame (front frame 12) based on signals from the front frame release detection switch 63 and the game frame release detection switch 64 is prepared (step S480). . Then, an error scan counter for monitoring the opening of the front frame and the game frame is prepared (step S481), and an error check process (step S482) for determining whether an abnormality has occurred in these switches with reference to a timer is executed. To do. And the setting process (step S483) of the abnormality monitoring command transmitted to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 is performed. Details of the abnormality monitoring command setting process (step S483) will be described later.

[Input counter update processing]
Next, the details of the input number counter updating process (step S472) in the above-described winning opening switch / error monitoring process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the input number counter update process, first, the number of winning port switches to be monitored is acquired from the winning monitoring table acquired in step S471 (step S711). Next, the rising edge of the switch input signal saved in the RWM by the switch reading process is loaded (step S712). Then, it is checked whether or not there is an input of detection signals (more precisely, changes in input) from the winning prize switch to be monitored (step S713). If it is determined that there is no input (S714: No), the process jumps to step S719. If it is determined that there is an input (S714: Yes), the value of the winning counter area to be updated is loaded in the next step S715. To do.

  Then, the value loaded in step S715 is updated (+1) to check whether it overflows (step S716). If it is determined that no overflow has occurred (step S717: No), the process proceeds to step S718 to save the updated value in the winning number counter area, and then proceeds to step S719. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S717 that an overflow has occurred (S717; Yes), step S718 is skipped and the process jumps to step S719. For example, in the case where the maximum storage number (for example, 4) is set in advance, such as a start winning prize, the updated value is not saved. In step S719, it is determined whether the monitoring process for all the switches has been completed. If the monitoring process has been completed (step S719: Yes), the input number counter update process is terminated, and if not completed (step S719: In No), it returns to step S712 and repeats the said process.

[Unauthorized / winning monitoring process]
Next, the details of the fraud / winning monitoring process (steps S474 and S476) in the above-described winning opening switch / error monitoring process will be described.
The fraud / winning monitoring process is a process performed on the count switch 38a of the big winning opening or the start opening 2 switch 37a in the ordinary electric power, and monitors fraud in addition to the detection of the winning. This is because the big prize opening (special variable prize-winning device 38) and ordinary electric power (ordinary variable prize-winning device 37) tend to be fraudulently forcibly opening the opening / closing member to insert the game ball and paying out the prize ball.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the fraud / winning monitoring process, first, the fraud monitoring period flag of the winning prize switch subject to error monitoring is loaded from the RWM and checked (step S741). Here, the fraud monitoring period refers to a period in which the big prize opening (special variable prize-winning device 38) is closed as a gaming state, or a period in which ordinary power (ordinary variable prize-winning device 37) is closed.

  If it is determined that it is not the fraud monitoring period (step S742: No), the process jumps to step S754, and if it is determined that it is the fraud monitoring period (step S742: Yes), the process proceeds to step S743, and a prize-winning switch for monitoring errors (large) It is checked whether there is an input to the winning port count switch 38a or the starting switch 2a 37a in the ordinary electric train (step S743). If it is determined that there is no input (step S744: No), the process jumps to step S756, and if it is determined that there is an input (step S744: Yes), the process proceeds to step S745 and the number of fraudulent winnings of the winning mouth switch subject to error monitoring. Update +1 and go to Step S746. In step S746, it is checked whether the number of illegal winnings after the update exceeds the number of fraud determinations to be monitored (for example, 5) (step S746). The number of judgments is five, for example, when a large winning opening in the open state is converted to a closed state, the game ball is caught by the door member of the large winning opening, and the gaming ball passes the valid period of the count switch. This is because it is not determined to be illegal when winning a prize or when noise is added to the signal, and it is not determined to be an error easily even if it is not illegal. If it is determined that the number of determinations has not been exceeded (step S747: No), the process jumps to step S754, and if it is determined that the number of determinations has been exceeded (step S747: Yes), the process proceeds to step S748.

  In step S748, the number of fraudulent winnings is limited to the fraud occurrence determination number, and in the next step S749, the initial value is saved in the fraudulent winning monitoring notification timer area subject to error monitoring, and then the fraudulent winning occurrence flag is set (step S750). . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S751, where the value of the fraud flag area subject to error monitoring is compared with the current fraud flag (step S751), and the value of the fraud flag area does not match the current fraud flag (step S752; No). ), The process proceeds to step S753 to end the fraud / winning monitoring process. If it matches (step S753; Yes), the current fraud flag is saved in the fraud flag area (step S753). The winning monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S754, which has been determined that the unauthorized period is not in effect in step S742 (step S742; No), the process proceeds to step S754 where an error is monitored. ) Prepare a winning monitoring table. Thereafter, a process of updating the winning number counter, that is, counting the number of winnings as a target for winning ball discharge (step S755) is executed. Then, it is checked whether the illegal prize monitoring timer subject to error monitoring has already expired or the timer has expired after -1 update (step S756). If it is determined that the time has not expired (step S757; No), fraud / winning monitoring. If it is determined that the process is finished and the time is up (step S757; Yes), the process proceeds to step S758.

  In step S758, it is checked whether the error notification end timing is reached (step S758). If it is determined that the error notification end timing is not reached (step S758: No), the process jumps to step S760, and if it is determined that the error notification end timing is reached (step S758: Yes), the process proceeds to step S759 and the error monitoring target is illegal. The winning number is reset, and the process proceeds to step S760. In step S760, an illegal winning cancellation flag for error monitoring is set, and the process proceeds to step S751.

[Error check processing]
Next, details of the error check process (steps S479 and S482) in the above-described winning opening switch / error monitoring process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the error check process, first, an error monitoring table corresponding to the error scan counter is acquired (step S761). Then, the status of the error monitoring target switch is checked (step S762). If it is determined that the switch status is not ON (step S763; No), an error cancellation flag is set (step S766), and the error monitoring target error cancellation is performed. A monitoring timer comparison value is set (step S767), and the process proceeds to step S768. If it is determined in step S763 that the switch state is ON (step S763; Yes), an error occurrence flag is set (step S764), and an error occurrence monitoring timer comparison value for error monitoring is set (step S765). ), The process proceeds to step S768.

  In step S768, the value of the switch status area subject to error monitoring is compared with the status of the current switch, and if it is determined that the value of the switch status area does not match the status of the current switch (step S769; No), step S770 and Step S771 is jumped to and proceeds to step S772. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the switch state area matches the current switch state (step S769; Yes), the current switch state is saved in the switch state area (step S770), and an error monitoring timer for error monitoring is provided. Is cleared (step S771), and the process proceeds to step S772.

  In step S772, the error monitoring timer subject to error monitoring is updated by +1 to check whether the error monitoring timer comparison value has been reached (step S772). If it is determined that the error monitoring timer comparison value has not been reached (step S773; No), an error is detected. End the check process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the error monitoring timer comparison value has been reached (step S773; Yes), the error monitoring timer is updated by -1, and the error monitoring timer comparison value is kept at a value minus -1 (step S774). Then, the value of the error flag area subject to error monitoring is compared with the current error flag (step S775), and if it is determined that the value of the error flag area matches the current error flag (step S776; Yes), step S777 is executed. Jump to end the error check process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value in the error flag area does not match the current error flag (step S776; No), the current error flag is saved in the error flag area (step S777), and the error check process is terminated.

[Error monitoring command setting processing]
Next, details of the abnormality monitoring command setting process (step S483) in the above-described winning opening switch / error monitoring process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the abnormality monitoring command setting process, first, the state of the switch to be monitored for fraud is loaded from the first input port 123 (step S781), and it is checked whether an error has occurred in the dispensing abnormality status signal (step S781). S782).
Here, if it is determined that the payout abnormality status signal is not in error (step S783; No), the process jumps to step S784 and proceeds to step S785, and the payout abnormality status signal is in error (step S783; Yes). If determined, a payout abnormality flag is set in the abnormality monitoring command setting area (step S784). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the bit value corresponding to the ACTION data payout abnormality in the abnormality monitoring command is set to “1”.

Next, in step S785, it is checked whether or not an error has occurred in the shot ball cut SW signal.
Here, if it is determined that an error has not occurred in the shoot ball cut SW signal (step S786; No), the process jumps to step S787 and proceeds to step S788, and an error has occurred in the shoot ball cut SW signal (step S786; Yes). ), A shot ball break flag is set in the abnormality monitoring command setting area (step S787). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the bit value corresponding to the shot ball break of ACTION data in the abnormality monitoring command is set to “1”.

Next, in step S788, it is checked whether an error has occurred in the switch abnormality signal.
If it is determined that the switch abnormality signal is not in error (step S789; No), the process jumps to step S790 and proceeds to step S791, and if it is determined that the switch abnormality signal is in error (step S789; Yes). A switch abnormality flag is set in the abnormality monitoring command setting area (step S790). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the bit value corresponding to the switch abnormality of the ACTION data in the abnormality monitoring command is set to “1”.

In step S791, it is checked whether the overflow SW signal is in error.
If it is determined that the overflow SW signal is not in error (step S792; No), the process jumps to step S793 and proceeds to step S794. If it is determined that the overflow SW signal is in error (step S792; Yes). An overflow flag is set in the abnormality monitoring command setting area (step S793). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the bit value corresponding to the overflow of ACTION data in the abnormality monitoring command is set to “1”.

Next, in step S794, it is checked whether an error has occurred in the status of the special winning opening illegal prize monitoring area.
Here, if it is determined that the status of the big prize opening illegal prize monitoring area is not in error (step S795; No), the process jumps to step S796 and proceeds to step S797, and the status of the big prize opening illegal prize monitoring area shows an error. If it is determined that it is in the middle (step S795; Yes), a large winning opening illegal winning flag is set in the abnormality monitoring command setting area (step S796). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the bit value corresponding to the illegal winning prize winning of the ACTION data in the abnormality monitoring command is set to “1”.

Next, in step S797, it is checked whether the status of the ordinary electric power illegal prize monitoring area is an error.
Here, if it is determined that the status of the general electric power illegal prize monitoring area is not in error (step S798; No), the process jumps to step S799 and proceeds to step S800, and the status of the general electric power illegal prize monitoring area is in error. If it is determined that there is some (Step S798; Yes), the unauthorized power prize flag is set in the abnormality monitoring command setting area (Step S799). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the bit value corresponding to the unauthorized power prize of ACTION data in the abnormality monitoring command is set to “1”.

Next, in step S800, it is checked whether an error has occurred in the status of the magnet fraud monitoring area.
If it is determined that the status of the magnet fraud monitoring area is not in error (step S801; No), the process jumps to step S802 and proceeds to step S803, and the status of the magnet fraud monitoring area is in error (step S801). ; Yes), a magnetic flag is set in the abnormality monitoring command setting area (step S802). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the bit value corresponding to the magnetism of the ACTION data in the abnormality monitoring command is set to “1”.

Next, in step S803, it is checked whether an error has occurred in the status of the game frame and front frame release monitoring area.
If it is determined that the status of the game frame / front frame release monitoring area is not in error (step S804; No), the process jumps to step S805 and proceeds to step S806, where the status of the game frame / front frame release monitoring area is changed. If it is determined that an error has occurred (step S804; Yes), a frame release flag is set in the abnormality monitoring command setting area (step S805). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the bit value corresponding to the release of the ACTION data frame in the abnormality monitoring command is set to “1”.

Next, in step S806 shown in FIG. 18, an abnormality monitoring command is prepared, and command setting processing (step S807) is performed.
Here, the game control device 100 functions as an abnormality flag setting unit that sets an abnormality flag corresponding to the abnormal state that has occurred, and an abnormality that sets an abnormality monitoring command based on the abnormality flag set by the abnormality flag setting unit. It functions as information setting means.
Then, it is checked whether an error occurrence flag or an illegal winning occurrence flag is set (step S808). If none of the flags is set (step S809; No), that is, if there is no abnormality in the gaming machine 10, The transmission number counter related to the transmission number of the transmission identification command is updated by +1 (step S810), and the value of the transmission number counter is encrypted with the encryption / decryption key as described above (step S811). Here, the game control device 100 functions as an encryption unit that encrypts the corresponding transmission identification command with the first encryption key or the second encryption key.
Then, a transmission identification command is prepared (step S812), and command setting processing (step S813) is performed.

  Subsequently, it is checked whether or not the transmission number counter exceeds the upper limit value (for example, “255”) (step S814). If the upper limit value is exceeded (step S815; Yes), the encryption / decryption key is changed (step S816). . For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the transmission identification command 1 is used and the upper limit value “255” of the transmission number is exceeded, transmission is performed from the encryption / decryption key “11101101B” for the transmission identification command 1 The encryption / decryption key for the identification command 2 is changed to “10110101B”. Here, when the transmission identification command is changed, the game control device 100 functions as an encryption key changing unit that changes the encryption key corresponding to the changed transmission identification command.

Next, an encryption / decryption key change command is prepared (step S817), command setting processing (step S818) is performed, and the abnormality monitoring command setting processing is ended.
Here, the game control device 100 functions as an abnormality determination information generation unit that generates a transmission identification command (transmission identification commands 1 and 2) and an abnormality monitoring command.
In addition, the game control device 100 functions as a decryption key instruction means for instructing the effect control device 300 to use the decryption key used for decrypting the encryption when the encryption key is changed.

[Magnetic fraud monitoring processing]
Next, details of the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S51) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described.
In the magnet fraud monitoring process, the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61 is checked to determine whether there is any abnormality, and the fraud notification is set to start or end.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the magnet fraud monitoring process, first, the state of the magnet sensor detection signal output from the magnetic sensor switch 61 and taken into the second input port 122 (input port 2) is checked (step S821). If it is determined that no magnet sensor detection signal is input (step S822; No), the magnet fraud monitoring timer is cleared (step S823).

Thereafter, it is checked whether the magnet fraud canceling timer has already expired or has expired after the timer has been updated by −1 (step S824).
If it is determined that the magnet fraud cancel timer has timed up (step S825; Yes), a magnet fraud cancel flag is set (step S826), and the process proceeds to step S832.

On the other hand, if fraud using a magnet is performed and it is determined in step S822 that there is an input of a magnet sensor detection signal (step S822; Yes), the magnet fraud monitoring timer is updated (+1), and then the timer is timed. It is checked whether the time is up (step S827), and if it is determined that the time is not up (step S828; No), the process proceeds to step S824, and the subsequent processes are performed.
Further, when the magnet sensor detection signal is input continuously for a predetermined period, that is, a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 interrupts), the magnet fraud monitoring timer is timed up in step S828 (step S828; Yes). When the determination is made, the initial value of the occurrence confirmation monitoring timer is saved in the magnet fraud monitoring timer area (step S829), and then the magnet fraud cancellation timer initial value is saved in the magnet fraud cancellation timer area (step S830).

Subsequently, a magnet fraud flag is set (step S831), and the value of the magnet fraud flag area is compared with the current magnet fraud flag (step S832).
Here, if it is determined that the value of the magnet fraud flag area matches the current magnet fraud flag (step S833; Yes), step S834 is jumped to end the magnet fraud monitoring process.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the magnet fraud flag area does not match the current magnet fraud flag (step S833; No), the current magnet fraud flag is saved in the magnet fraud flag area (step S834), and the magnet fraud monitoring process is performed. Exit.

[External information editing process]
Next, details of the external information editing process (step S52) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described.
In the external information editing process, an external device such as an information collection terminal or an amusement hall internal management device, or a test firing test device, based on the monitoring results of the prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S47) and the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S51) Processing to create information to be output to and set it in the output buffer.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the external information editing process, first, after setting OFF data for turning off the security signal for the external device (step S841), the door / frame opening signal for the external device is turned off. OFF data to be set is set (step S842), and subsequently, processing for setting OFF data for turning off the gaming machine error status signal for the test firing test apparatus is performed (step S843).

Next, it is checked whether or not the status of the previous frame release monitoring area is an error (step S844). If it is determined that no error has occurred (step S845; No), the status of the gaming frame release monitoring area is changed. It is checked whether an error is occurring (step S846).
If it is determined that an error has occurred (step S847; Yes), ON data for setting the door / frame opening signal to ON is set (step S848), and then the gaming machine error status signal is set to ON. A process of setting data (step S849) is performed.
Also, when it is determined in step S845 that an error has occurred (step S845; Yes), the process proceeds to step S848, and the subsequent processes are performed.

Thereafter, after updating (-1) the security signal control timer, it is checked whether or not the timer has expired (step S850). If it is determined in step S847 that no error has occurred (step S847; No), the process proceeds to step S850 to check whether the security signal control timer has expired (step S850). ).
If it is determined in step S851 that the time is not up (step S851; No), processing for setting ON data for turning on the security signal (step S852) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S851 that the time is up (step S851; Yes), step S852 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S853 shown in FIG.

Then, in step S853, it is checked whether or not the status of the magnet fraud monitoring area indicates that an error has occurred (step S853), and if it is determined that no error has occurred (step S854; No), the big prize opening fraud monitoring is performed. It is checked whether the status of the area is an error occurrence (step S855).
Here, if it is determined that no error has occurred (step S856; No), it is checked whether or not the status of the general electric power illegal prize monitoring area is an error (step S857).
If it is determined that an error has occurred (step S858; Yes), the ON data for turning on the security signal is set (step S859), and then the ON data for turning on the gaming machine error state signal is set. Processing (step S860) is performed.
If it is determined in step S854 that an error has occurred (step S854; Yes), or if it is determined in step S856 that an error has occurred (step S856; Yes), the process is performed. The process shifts to step S859 to perform subsequent processing.

Next, after the security signal set to ON or OFF is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step S861), the door / frame opening signal set to ON or OFF is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM. (Step S862) Subsequently, processing for saving the gaming machine error state signal set to ON or OFF in the test signal output data area of the RWM (Step S863) is performed.
Also, if it is determined in step S858 that no error has occurred (step S858; No), the process proceeds to step S861, and the subsequent processes are performed.

Thereafter, a start port signal editing process (step S864) for editing the start port winning signal is performed. Then, after setting OFF data for turning off the symbol determination number signal (step S865), the symbol determination number signal control timer is updated (-1), and then whether or not the timer has timed out is checked. If it is determined that the time is not up (step S867; No) (step S866), processing for setting ON data for turning on the symbol determination number signal is performed (step S868).
Thereafter, a process of saving the symbol determination number signal set to ON in step S868 in the external information output data area of the RWM (step S869) is performed, and the external information editing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S867 that the symbol determination number signal control timer has timed up (step S867; Yes), step S868 is skipped, and the symbol determination number signal set to OFF is set to RWM. The external information output data area is saved (step S869), and the external information editing process is terminated.

Next, the control executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described.
The control process by the main control microcomputer 311 includes a 1st main process shown in FIG. 22 and a command reception interrupt process shown in FIG. 23 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec). In the first main process, the entire program is controlled.

[1st main processing]
First, the 1st main process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 22, in the 1st main process, first the process for prohibiting interruption (step B1) is performed, then the process for clearing the RAM to 0 (step B2) is performed, and the initialization process for the 1st CPU 311 (step B3). I do.
Next, processing for setting an initial value in the RAM (step B4) is performed, and random number initialization processing (step B5) is performed. Thereafter, processing for starting various interrupt timers (step B6) is performed, and interrupts are permitted (step B7). Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 311 performs main loop processing steps B8 to B18.

  In this main loop process, first, a process (step B8) for clearing the watch dog timer (WDT) is performed. Then, an input process from the effect button SW25a (step B9) is performed, and a game control command analysis process (step B10) is performed. In this game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, a process for determining the command is performed. One command transmitted from the game control device 100 is composed of a pair of data of a first command (MODE) and a second command (ACTION). Then, when the combination of the received first command (MODE) and the second command (ACTION) is not inconsistent (for example, when received in the order of MODE → ACTION), it is determined that the command is correctly received, and the first command (MODE) ) And the second command (ACTION) are inconsistent (for example, when received in the order of ACTION → ACTION or in the order of MODE → MODE → MODE), it is determined that the command reception is abnormal. .

Subsequently, after performing a test mode process (step B11), a scene control process (step B12) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game is performed.
Next, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B13) for monitoring the occurrence of errors such as opening of the front frame (inner frame) 12 and the glass frame 15, an effect command editing process (step B14) for effects in a special figure variation display game, Sound control processing (step B15) which is processing related to audio output (drive processing of speakers 19a and 19b), decoration control processing (step B16) which is processing related to control of the frame decoration device 18 provided on the front frame 12, center Details of the motor / SOL control processing (step B17) related to the control of the board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving the accessory provided in the case 40, the variation mode (variation pattern) of the decoration special figure variation display game, etc. Perform random number update processing (step B18) to update the random number to be determined and clear the watchdog timer That the process returns to (step B8).

[Command reception interrupt processing]
Next, command reception interrupt processing will be described.
In this command reception interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 23, first, a process (step B21) for taking in the port value of the command transmitted from the game control device 100 is performed.
Here, the effect control device 300 functions as an abnormality determination information receiving unit that receives a transmission identification command and an abnormality monitoring command that are periodically transmitted from the game control device 100.
Then, it is determined whether or not the MODE command is waiting (step B22).
If the MODE command is waiting (step B23), it is further determined whether or not the data strobe signal SSTB is ON (step B23), and the data strobe signal SSTB is ON (step B23). In step B23 (Yes), it is determined whether or not the received command is a MODE command (step B24).

  If the received command is a MODE command (step B24; Yes), a process of calculating the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer (step B25) is performed, and the command is set as a MODE command at the calculated address. A process of saving (step B26) is performed.

Subsequently, an initial value is set in the timeout monitoring timer, a process for starting the timer (step B27) is performed, a process for setting an ACTION command waiting state (step B28) is performed, and the command reception interrupt process is terminated. .
In step B23, if the data strobe signal SSTB is not ON (step B23; No), or if the received command is not a MODE command (step B24; No), the timeout monitoring timer is stopped. Processing (step B37) is performed, processing for setting the MODE command waiting state is performed (step B38), and the command reception interrupt processing is terminated.

In step B22, when the MODE command is not waiting, that is, when the ACTION command is waiting (step B22; No), it is determined whether or not the timeout monitoring timer has timed out (step B29).
If the time-out has not occurred (step B29; No), it is determined whether or not the data strobe signal SSTB is in an ON state (step B30). If the data strobe signal SSTB is in an ON state (step B30). In step B30 (Yes), it is determined whether or not the received command is a MODE command (step B31).

  If the received command is not a MODE command (step B31; No), processing for calculating the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer (step B32) is performed, and the command is saved as an ACTION command at the calculated address. The process (step B33) to perform is performed.

  Subsequently, after the process of updating the number of received commands by +1 (step B34), the process of stopping the timeout monitoring timer (step B37) is performed, and the process of setting the MODE command waiting state (step B38) is performed. To complete the command reception interrupt process.

  If a time-out occurs in step B29 (step B29; Yes), or if the data strobe signal SSTB is not ON in step B30 (step B30; No), the process proceeds to step B35 and the reception pointer is set. Processing for calculating the address of the corresponding command buffer (step B35) is performed, and processing for discarding the MODE command saved in the command buffer of the calculated address (step B36) is performed. Then, processing for stopping the timeout monitoring timer (step B37) is performed, processing for setting the MODE command waiting state (step B38) is performed, and the command reception interrupt processing is terminated.

  In step B31, when the received command is a MODE command (step B31; Yes), the process proceeds to step B25, and the subsequent processing is performed.

[Game machine error monitoring process]
Next, the details of the gaming machine error monitoring process (step B13) in the first main process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 24, in the gaming machine error monitoring process, it is first determined whether or not a transmission identification command has been received from the gaming control apparatus 100 (step B41).
When a transmission identification command is received (step B41; Yes), an encryption / decryption key corresponding to the received transmission identification command (transmission identification commands 1 and 2) is acquired (step B42), and the transmission identification command is received. Is decrypted with the encryption / decryption key (step B43). Here, the effect control device 300 functions as a decryption unit that decrypts the corresponding transmission identification commands 1 and 2 using the first decryption key or the second decryption key.

Next, a process of updating the value of the transmission number counter by +1 (step B44) is performed. It is assumed that the value of the transmission number counter reaches “0” when the counter value is updated by +1 after reaching the preset maximum value (for example, “255”). Thereafter, it is checked whether or not the transmission identification command value (ACTION data value) matches the transmission number counter value (step B45). If the transmission identification command value matches the transmission number counter value (step B46; Yes), it continues. It is then determined whether an encryption / decryption key change command has been received (step B47). Here, when the encryption / decryption key change command has not been received (step B47; No), the gaming machine error monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, when the encryption / decryption key change command is received (step B47; Yes), the encryption / decryption key change command is transmitted from the transmission identification command 1 to the transmission identification command 2 or from the transmission identification command 2 to the transmission identification command 1. The decryption key is changed (step B48), and the gaming machine error monitoring process is terminated.
Here, when the production control device 300 periodically receives the transmission identification command, the gaming machine 10 is in a normal state on the condition that the transmission identification command is a normal transmission identification command in which the transmission number of the transmission identification command is incremented. Therefore, it is not determined whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine 10. In addition, when the decryption key is instructed by the game control apparatus 100, the effect control apparatus 300 functions as a decryption key changing unit that changes the encryption / decryption key for performing the decryption by the effect control apparatus 300.

If the transmission identification command value does not match the transmission number counter value in step B46 (step B46; No), it is determined whether an abnormality monitoring command has been received (step B49).
Here, when the abnormality monitoring command is received (step B49; Yes), the abnormality content is grasped based on the ACTION data (see FIG. 6B) of the abnormality monitoring command (step B50), and the abnormality content is dealt with. The abnormality notification information is set (step B51), the abnormality content is displayed on the display device 41, the lamps of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18, and the discharge abnormality notification lamp (LED) 17 are turned on, In addition, the upper and lower speakers 19a and 19b generate a sound notifying that an abnormal state has occurred, thereby notifying the abnormal state, and the gaming machine error monitoring process is terminated. Here, the effect control device 300 functions as an abnormal state determination unit that determines which abnormal state is occurring in the gaming machine 10 based on the received abnormality monitoring command. Specifically, when the transmission identification command cannot be received regularly, it is determined which abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine 10 based on the abnormality monitoring command received by the effect control device 300. . In addition, the production control device 300 includes a display device 41, a panel decoration device 42, a frame decoration device 18, a payout abnormality notification lamp (LED) 17 and upper and lower speakers 19a and 19b. Function as.
On the other hand, when the abnormality monitoring command has not been received (step B49; No), the process proceeds to step B47.

  If the transmission identification command has not been received in step B41 (step B41; No), the process proceeds to step B49, and the subsequent processing is performed.

From the above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, a plurality of abnormal states are monitored in the gaming machine 10 by the timer interrupt process of the gaming control device 100, and the abnormality monitoring command is effect-controlled based on the monitoring result. When it is determined that any abnormal state has occurred based on the abnormality monitoring command transmitted from the game control device 100 by the gaming machine error monitoring processing transmitted to the device 300 and the effect control device 300 Since the occurrence of the abnormal state can be notified, various abnormal states occurring in the gaming machine 10 can be suitably notified.
Further, based on the timer interrupt processing of the gaming control device 100, it is possible to determine whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine 10 and, if an abnormal state has occurred, which abnormal state has occurred. Any abnormal state is detected in the gaming machine 10 based on the abnormality monitoring command received by the command reception interrupt process by the gaming machine error monitoring process of the presentation control apparatus 300 periodically. Therefore, it is only necessary to periodically transmit an abnormality monitoring command for determining whether or not an abnormal state has occurred, thereby reducing the processing load on the gaming control apparatus 100. can do.

  Further, when it is determined that an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine 10, the transmission control command is not transmitted by the game control device 100, and therefore the transmission control command is received by the effect control device 300 side. By determining whether or not the game machine 10 has been made, it is possible to easily determine whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine 10. Further, when it is determined that an abnormal state has not occurred in the gaming machine 10 and the transmission control command is transmitted by the game control device 100, the transmission number is transmitted every time the transmission control command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 side. For example, if a certain number or more of missing numbers or the order of the numbers is lost in the transmission number, it is determined that some abnormality has occurred, and the abnormal state in the gaming machine 10 can be notified. It becomes possible.

  In addition, in the command reception interrupt process of the production control device 300, when the transmission identification command cannot be received periodically, it becomes possible to determine that some abnormality has occurred by the gaming machine error monitoring process. Based on the abnormality monitoring command received by the command reception interrupt process, it is possible to appropriately determine which abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine 10 by the gaming machine error monitoring process.

  In addition, when it is determined that an abnormal state has not occurred in the gaming machine 10, the transmission identification command is transmitted before the abnormality monitoring command, so that the transmission identification command can be accurately transmitted. It becomes possible to determine whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 10 based on the transmission number of the transmission identification command.

  In addition, when a transmission identification command is periodically received by the command reception interrupt process, and when the transmission identification command is a normal transmission identification command in which the transmission number of the transmission identification command is incremented, gaming machine error monitoring on the production control device 300 side is performed. As a result of the processing, the determination as to whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine 10 is not executed. In such a case, not only can the processing load on the game control device 100 be reduced, but also the effect control. The processing burden due to the gaming machine error monitoring process on the apparatus 300 side can also be reduced.

In addition, since the transmission identification command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 can be encrypted, when an abnormality occurs due to an illegal act on the gaming machine 10, the state of the abnormality is notified. It is possible to suitably prevent an act of falsifying the transmission identification command so as not to cause it to occur.
In particular, the transmission identification command is made up of a transmission identification command 1 and a transmission identification command 2, can be encrypted corresponding to each transmission identification command, and is rendered from the game control device 100 based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Since the transmission identification command transmitted to the control device 300 can be changed, even if the transmission identification command of either the transmission identification command 1 or the transmission identification command 2 is decrypted, the other transmission is transmitted. By transmitting the identification command, it is possible to more suitably prevent an act of falsifying the transmission identification command so as not to notify the abnormal state.

  In addition, since an abnormality monitoring command (ACTION data) in which an abnormality flag corresponding to an abnormal state occurring in the gaming machine 10 is set can be transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300, any abnormality monitoring command can be used. Whether or not the abnormal state has occurred can be reliably transmitted to the production control device 300 to notify the abnormal state.

<Embodiment 2>
The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.
The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment sets an abnormality monitoring command based on the state of each switch of the first input port 123 and the second input port 122, and sends the abnormality monitoring command from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. It is intended to be transmitted.
In the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the configuration of the abnormality monitoring command and the configuration other than the abnormality monitoring command setting process of the gaming control device 100 are substantially the same as those of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment. Detailed explanation is omitted.

Next, details of the abnormality monitoring command according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 25, the abnormality monitoring command corresponds to the state of the input port. Specifically, in order from the most significant bit, “dispensing abnormality”, “shoot ball break”, “switch abnormality”, “ It corresponds to eight abnormality detection signals of “overflow”, “big prize illegal prize”, “general illegal prize”, “magnetism (error)”, and “open frame (error)”. If there is no error, the ACTION data indicates that “abnormal payout” is “0”, “out of shot ball” is “0”, “switch abnormal” is “0”, “overflow” is “1”, “big prize” “Odd illegal prize” is “0”, “Penden illegal prize” is “0”, “Magnetic (error)” is “1”, “Open frame (error)” is “1”, and “00010011B” in binary notation. ”,“ 13H ”in hexadecimal notation. In the case of a shot ball breakage (abnormal; no ball) (no other errors), the ACTION data is “0100011B” in binary notation and “53H” in hexadecimal notation.

Next, an example of transmitting a transmission identification command and an abnormality monitoring command will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 26A shows an example of command transmission when no abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 10. In this case, the game control device 100 confirms that there is no abnormality with the transmission identification command (transmission identification command 1) including the MODE data “A1H” and the ACTION data “EDH” indicating the transmission number, and the MODE data “A3H”. An abnormality monitoring command consisting of the indicated ACTION data “13H” is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, at the timing of the timer interruption when 4 ms has elapsed, the game control device 100 transmits a MODE ID “A1H” and a transmission identification command including ACTION data “ECH” indicating the next transmission number of “EDH”, and MODE An abnormality monitoring command including data “A3H” and ACTION data “13H” is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the game control device 100 transmits the transmission identification command and the abnormality monitoring command in the order of the transmission numbers unless an abnormality occurs.

  FIG. 26 (b) shows an example of command transmission when an abnormality (out of shot ball) occurs. In such a case, as in the case of the first embodiment, the game control apparatus 100 transmits an abnormality monitoring command but does not transmit a transmission identification command. Specifically, the game control apparatus 100 outputs an abnormality monitoring command including MODE data “A3H” and ACTION data “53H” indicating abnormality (out of the shot ball) during the abnormal period (out of the shot ball). Although it transmits to 300, a transmission identification command is not transmitted. When the abnormality is resolved and the normal state is restored, at the timing of the latest timer interrupt, the game control device 100 transmits the transmission identification command including the MODE data “A1H” and the ACTION data “E4H”, and the MODE data “A3H”. And an abnormality monitoring command consisting of ACTION data “13H” are transmitted to the effect control device 300.

[Error monitoring command setting processing]
Next, details of the abnormality monitoring command setting process (step S483) in the second embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 27, in the trouble monitoring command setting process, first, the state of the switch subject to fraud monitoring is loaded from the first input port 123 (step S901), and the switch state is set in the upper 4 bits of the trouble monitoring command. (Step S902).
Subsequently, the state of the switch subject to fraud monitoring is loaded from the second input port 122 (step S903), and the switch state is set in the lower 4 bits of the abnormality monitoring command (step S904).
Then, an abnormality monitoring command is prepared based on the setting of the switch state in step S902 and step S904 (step S905), and command setting processing (step S906) is performed. Here, the game control device 100 functions as input information monitoring means for monitoring input information for determining which abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine 10, and information on the switch state of the input port is It functions as an abnormality information setting means for setting as an abnormality monitoring command.

Next, it is checked whether an error occurrence flag or an illegal prize occurrence flag is set (step S907). If such a flag is set (step S908; Yes), the abnormality monitoring command setting process is terminated, and the flag is set. If there is no setting (step S908; No), the transmission number counter is updated by +1 (step S909).
Then, the value of the transmission number counter is encrypted with the encryption / decryption key (step S910), a transmission identification command is prepared (step S911), and command setting processing (step S912) is performed. Here, the game control device 100 functions as an abnormality determination information generation unit, and when it is determined that no abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine 10, an abnormality monitor indicating that no abnormal state has occurred. A command and a transmission identification command indicating the transmission number of the abnormality monitoring command are generated, and when it is determined that an abnormal state has occurred, an abnormality monitoring command capable of determining which abnormal state has occurred Only generated.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the transmission number counter exceeds the upper limit value (step S913). If the transmission number counter does not exceed the upper limit value (step S913; No), the abnormality monitoring command setting process is terminated, and the transmission number is determined. If the counter exceeds the upper limit (step S913; Yes), the encryption / decryption key is changed (step S915), and an encryption / decryption key change command is prepared (step S916). S917) is performed, and the abnormality monitoring command setting process is terminated.

From the above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the information on the state of the input port for determining which abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine 10 is used as an abnormality monitoring command (ACTION data). Since it can be transmitted from the control device 100 to the effect control device 300, it can be reliably transmitted to the effect control device 300 to notify the abnormal state by the abnormality monitoring command. It becomes like this.
In addition to determining whether or not to report an abnormal condition, the production control device also determines whether or not an abnormal condition has occurred and, if an abnormal condition has occurred, which abnormal condition has occurred. Since processing is performed on the 300 side, it is not necessary to perform such processing on the game control device 100 side, and the processing burden on the game control device 100 side can be greatly reduced.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the external information terminal 71 is connected to the game control device 100. However, the external information terminal 71 may be connected to the gaming machine 10, for example, connected to the effect control device 300. Also good.
As a result, data such as a security signal, a door / frame opening signal, a gaming machine error state signal, and a symbol determination number signal are output from the production control device 300 to the external information terminal 71. It is possible to cause the effect control device 300 to execute the external information editing process that has been executed by the control device 100, and to reduce the control burden on the game control device 100.
In particular, as in the second embodiment, an abnormality monitoring command to be transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 is set based on the switch state of the input port so that the effect control device 300 executes the external information editing process. Then, the “injustice / winning monitoring process” and the “error check process” can be executed by the effect control apparatus 300, and the control burden on the game control apparatus 100 can be further reduced.

Further, it is desirable that the transmission identification command and the abnormality monitoring command are transmitted as the first command of the command transmission process executed every time the timer interrupt process is executed.
As a result, the transmission of the transmission identification command and the abnormality monitoring command is surely executed, and the contents of the abnormal state are surely produced regardless of which one of the abnormal states of the plurality of gaming machines occurs. The control device 300 can be notified, and the notification of the abnormal state can be surely executed.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. Applicable to all used gaming machines.

10 gaming machine 17 lamp (LED) 17 (abnormality informing means)
18 Frame decoration device (abnormality notification means)
19a Upper speaker (abnormality notification means)
19b Lower speaker (abnormality notification means)
41 Display device (abnormality notification means)
42 Panel decoration device (abnormality notification means)
100 Game control device (game control means, abnormality monitoring means, abnormality judgment information generating means, abnormality judgment information transmitting means)
300 effect control device (effect control means, abnormality determination information reception means, abnormal state determination means, abnormality occurrence notification means)

Claims (8)

In a gaming machine comprising game control means for overall control of a game, and effect control means for effect control based on a control command from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Abnormality monitoring means for monitoring a plurality of abnormal states in the gaming machine;
Based on the monitoring result of the abnormality monitoring means, abnormality determination information that can determine whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine and which abnormal state has occurred if an abnormal state has occurred. An abnormality determination information generating means for generating
Anomaly judgment information transmitting means for periodically transmitting the anomaly judgment information generated by the anomaly judgment information generating means to the effect control means while the game control means is operating,
The production control means includes
Abnormality determination information receiving means for receiving abnormality determination information periodically transmitted from the abnormality determination information transmitting means;
Based on the abnormality determination information received by the abnormality determination information receiving means, an abnormal state determination means for determining which abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine;
An abnormality occurrence notifying means for notifying the occurrence of the abnormal state when it is determined by the abnormal state determining means that any of the abnormal states has occurred;
A gaming machine comprising: When it is determined that an abnormal state has not occurred in the gaming machine, the abnormality determination information generation unit includes, as the abnormality determination information, abnormality information indicating that no abnormal state has occurred, and the abnormality When the transmission identification information indicating the transmission number of the information is generated and it is determined that the abnormal state has occurred, only the abnormal information that can determine which abnormal state has occurred is generated,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the transmission number is incremented every time the transmission identification information is transmitted to the effect control means.   The abnormal state determining means determines which abnormal state in the gaming machine based on the abnormality determination information received by the abnormality determination information receiving means when the transmission identification information cannot be periodically received by the abnormality determination information receiving means. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein it is determined whether or not a problem has occurred.   The abnormality determination information transmission means transmits the transmission identification information before the abnormality information when it is determined that an abnormal state has not occurred in the gaming machine. The gaming machine described in 1.   The abnormal state determination means, when the transmission identification information is regularly received by the abnormality determination information reception means, and when the transmission identification information is normal transmission identification information incremented, the game 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein it is determined that the machine is in a normal state, and it is not determined whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine. The transmission identification information is composed of first transmission identification information and second transmission identification information,
The abnormality determination information transmitting means includes
A first encryption key for encrypting the first transmission identification information;
A second encryption key for encrypting the second transmission identification information;
Encryption means for encrypting corresponding transmission identification information with the first encryption key or the second encryption key;
Transmission identification information changing means for changing one of the first transmission identification information and the second transmission identification information transmitted to the effect control means to the other transmission identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition. When,
An encryption key changing means for changing to an encryption key corresponding to the changed transmission identification information when the transmission identification information is changed by the transmission identification information changing means;
A decryption key instruction means for instructing the abnormality determination information receiving means a decryption key used for decrypting the cipher when the encryption key is changed by the encryption key change means;
With
The abnormality determination information receiving means includes
A first decryption key for decrypting the first transmission identification information encrypted by the encryption means;
A second decryption key for decrypting the second transmission identification information encrypted by the encryption means;
Decryption means for decrypting the corresponding transmission identification information with the first decryption key or the second decryption key;
A decryption key changing means for changing a decryption key for executing decryption by the decryption means when the decryption key is instructed by the decryption key instruction means;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, comprising: The abnormality determination information generating means includes
An abnormality flag setting means for setting an abnormality flag corresponding to the generated abnormal state based on the monitoring result by the abnormality monitoring means;
Abnormality information setting means for setting the abnormality information based on the abnormality flag set by the abnormality flag setting means;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, further comprising: The game control means includes input information monitoring means for monitoring input information for determining which abnormal state has occurred in the gaming machine,
The abnormality determination information generating means includes
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, further comprising abnormality information setting means for setting the input information as the abnormality information based on a monitoring result by the input information monitoring means.

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