JP2003000914A - Game machine, and inspection information outputting board - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and an inspection information outputting board which can prevent inspection information from being used for fraudulent purposes while being advantageous in the fields of labor and time, and at the same time, are suitable for the miniaturization and the reduction of costs. SOLUTION: This inspection information outputting board 20 has a plurality of connectors 721 to 724 for inspection, an inspection information signal inputting connector 70, and inspection information signal obtaining ICs 701 to 704. In this case, the connectors 721 to 724 for inspection can output inspection information and have a specified shape. The inspection information signal inputting connector 70 is connected with an inspection information signal outputting connector 533 of a pattern displaying unit 11 through a parallel cable 22, and inputs inspection information from the pattern displaying unit 11. The inspection information signal obtaining ICs 701 to 704 output the inspection information to the connectors for inspection selected from among the connectors 721 to 724 for the inspection in response to the content of the inspection information being input by the inspection information signal inputting connector 70. Such an inspection information outputting board 20 is removably provided on this pachinko machine.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine and a board for outputting inspection information, and particularly, in view of labor and time, it is possible to prevent the inspection information from being used for an illegal purpose. The present invention relates to a gaming machine and an inspection information output board suitable for downsizing and cost reduction.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine is subjected to a certification test by a prescribed certification agency before being distributed to the market. When inspecting at a certification body, use an inspection device (logic analyzer, blank tester, personal computer, etc.) to import the inspection information necessary to inspect the gaming machine from the gaming machine, and based on the imported inspection information , For example, the winning rate of the game ball to the winning opening,
It is checked whether the prize probability that the prize state occurs or whether the operating rate of the accessory satisfies the specification condition for passing.

Recently, a device to be inspected (for example, a pattern display device) is provided with an inspection connector of a predetermined shape, and a function to output inspection information from the connector by a predetermined communication method should be added. Has been made by a certification body.
This is for the purpose of reducing the inspection burden on the inspection body and realizing early inspection by enabling the inspection information to be acquired in a uniform manner when the inspection is performed by the inspection body.

According to such instruction, conventionally, for example, an inspection connector having a predetermined shape is provided on the symbol display board constituting the control unit of the symbol display device, and a function of outputting inspection information from the connector by a predetermined communication method is provided. Has been added.

[0005]

However, since the above-mentioned connector for inspection is used only for the inspection in the certification body, it is hardly planned to be used even after the gaming machine is put on the market. . Further, since the inspection information may be used for an illegal purpose after the game machine is distributed in the market, it is desirable that it is difficult for a third party to acquire it after the distribution. Therefore, mass production of the symbol display device with the inspection connector provided and distribution in the market not only increase the cost, but also the inspection information may be used for an illegal purpose.

Further, when the type of inspection information to be output increases due to the design change of the symbol display device, a plurality of inspection connectors must be provided in the symbol display device in order to satisfy the request of the certification body. . For example, when the number of digits of the symbol displayed by the symbol display device is increased from 3 digits to 9 digits, the type of inspection information to be output is also increased accordingly. Therefore, it is necessary to secure a region for arranging the inspection connectors on the symbol display board, which increases the area of the symbol display board, which is a constraint for downsizing. To increase the number of inspection connectors, add a new inspection connector and wire them on the board, so it is possible to use the circuit part related to the inspection connector of the board before the design change. It is difficult, and the design display board must be remanufactured from the beginning every time the design is changed,
It takes time and effort.

Therefore, the present invention has been made by paying attention to the unsolved problems of the conventional technique, and the inspection information is used for the purpose of fraud, advantageously in terms of labor and time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine and an inspection information output board which are suitable for preventing the above-mentioned problems and reducing the size and cost.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided with a device that operates in association with control of the gaming machine, and the device has an internal structure. In a gaming machine that transfers the inspection information necessary for inspecting the device as parallel data, which is the information handled in, the data can be transferred in parallel with a plurality of output terminals of a predetermined shape capable of outputting the inspection information. From among the plurality of output terminals according to the contents of the inspection information input by the inspection information input unit, which is connected to the device via a parallel signal line and inputs the inspection information from the device. A test information output board having test information output means for outputting the test information to the selected output terminal is detachably provided, and the test information output means outputs the test information. It is adapted to perform by the barrel transfer.

With such a configuration, when the inspection is performed by the inspection agency, if the inspection device and the output terminal are connected by a signal cable or the like, the inspection information output board uses the parallel signal line by the inspection information input means. The inspection information is input from the device by parallel transfer via the, and the inspection information output means outputs the inspection information by parallel transfer from the output terminal selected according to the content of the input inspection information. Then, the inspection information is taken into the inspection device or the like via the respective output terminals.

When distributing a game machine to the market,
It suffices to remove the inspection information output board from the gaming machine, mass-produce the gaming machine in the removed state, and distribute it in the market. Here, the devices that operate in connection with the control of the gaming machine include a game control means that controls the gaming state of the gaming machine, and a symbol display means that displays symbols according to the control of the gaming machine. Hereinafter, the same applies to the inspection information output board according to claim 3.

Further, a gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the device is a symbol display device that variably displays symbols according to the control of the gaming machine. With such a configuration, when the inspection is performed by the inspection organization, in the inspection information output board, the inspection information is input by the inspection information inputting means from the symbol display device in parallel via the parallel signal line, and the inspection information is input. The information output means outputs the inspection information by parallel transfer from an output terminal selected according to the content of the input inspection information.

On the other hand, in order to achieve the above object, an inspection information output board according to a third aspect of the present invention is provided with a device that operates in connection with control of a gaming machine, and the device is handled inside thereof. It is a board to be attached to a gaming machine that transfers inspection information necessary for inspecting the device as parallel data, and the data is parallel to a plurality of output terminals of a predetermined shape capable of outputting the inspection information. Inspection information input means connected to the device via a transferable parallel signal line and inputting the inspection information from the device, and the plurality of output terminals according to the contents of the inspection information input by the inspection information input means Equipped with inspection information output means for outputting the inspection information to the output terminal selected from the
The inspection information output means is configured to output the inspection information by parallel transfer, and is further detachable from the gaming machine.

With such a structure, when the inspection is conducted by the inspection agency, the inspection information output board is attached to the gaming machine,
When the inspection device and the output terminal are connected by a signal cable or the like, in the inspection information output board, by the inspection information input means,
The inspection information is input from the device by parallel transfer through the parallel signal line, and the inspection information output unit outputs the inspection information by parallel transfer from the output terminal selected according to the content of the input inspection information. Then, the inspection information is taken into the inspection device or the like via the respective output terminals.

When distributing the game machine to the market,
It suffices to remove the inspection information output board from the gaming machine, mass-produce the gaming machine in the removed state, and distribute it in the market. Furthermore, the inspection information output board according to claim 4 of the present invention,
The inspection information output board according to claim 3, wherein the device is a symbol display device that variably displays symbols according to control of the gaming machine.

With such a configuration, when the inspection is carried out by the inspection organization, the inspection information output board inputs the inspection information by parallel transfer from the pattern display device through the parallel signal line by the inspection information input means. Then, the inspection information output means outputs the inspection information by parallel transfer from the output terminal selected according to the content of the input inspection information.

[0016]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 8 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a gaming machine and an inspection information output board according to the present invention. This embodiment applies the gaming machine and the inspection information output board according to the present invention to the case where the inspection information necessary for inspecting the type 1 pachinko machine is output, as shown in FIG. .

First, the configuration of a pachinko machine to which the gaming machine and the inspection information output board according to the present invention are applied is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
Will be described with reference to. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a board surface of a game board 2 of a pachinko machine, and FIG. 2 is a view showing a structure of a back surface of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is provided with a symbol display device 11 that variably displays symbols in a plurality of rows at a substantially central position on the board surface, and a lamp display device that blinks around the symbol display device 11 along with the operation of the symbol display device 11. 12 and the LED device 13 are arranged. Further, in the lower part of the symbol display device 11, a starting opening 14, a passage opening 141, a special winning opening 15, a specific area winning opening 151 and an outro 16 are provided. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2
Around the area, there is provided a sbee force or the like which becomes an audio output device for producing a sound effect along with the operation of the symbol display device 11.

On the back surface of the game board 2, as shown in FIG.
In addition to the pattern display device 11, a main controller 17, a lamp controller 18, a voice controller 19, and an inspection information output board 20 mounted on the main controller 17, supply of a pachinko ball to the game board 2. It is located in the gap of the road. When the pachinko ball wins the starting opening 14, the main controller 17 determines a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [m
s]), the count value is sequentially incremented by "1" from "0", and the count value reaches the maximum value (for example, "31").
1)) when the jackpot lottery counter that returns to "0" is used, the count value acquired according to the timing of inputting the detection signal from the winning opening switch provided in the starting opening 14 is a jackpot value (for example, When it becomes "7"), it is configured to carry out a jackpot lottery that causes a special prize state, and based on the result of the jackpot lottery such as jackpot, medium hit, and small hit, the symbol display device 1
1. Output a predetermined control signal to the lamp control device 18 and the voice control device 19.

The lamp control device 18 controls the lamp display devices 12 and L based on the control signal from the main control device 17.
Although not shown in the figure, it is a part that controls the blinking of the ED device 13, and is configured as a circuit board including a CPU peripheral circuit, an input / output port, a driver circuit, and an auxiliary CPU that controls these. The voice controller 19 is the main controller 17
Based on the control signal from, is a part that outputs a sound effect from a beaker provided around the game board 2, in order to select the type of the sound effect, volume control, etc., like the lamp control device 18, It has an auxiliary CPU.

Next, the structure of the symbol display device 11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the symbol display device 11. The symbol display device 11 is, as shown in FIG. 3, a liquid crystal panel unit 30 serving as an image display unit.
A backlight 40 that serves as a back light source of the liquid crystal panel unit 30, an image display control board 50 that controls an image displayed on the liquid crystal panel unit 30 based on a control signal from the main controller 17, and a housing for these. And an outer case 60 that is made into a body.

Although not shown in FIG. 3, the liquid crystal panel unit 30 is provided on a liquid crystal panel as a light modulator for modulating the light flux from the backlight 40, a transparent substrate of the liquid crystal panel, and a liquid crystal inside the transparent substrate. A driver IC for driving the elements, a diffusion plate provided on the back surface side of the liquid crystal panel, and a peripheral portion of the liquid crystal panel are covered to block EMI (electromagnetic interference) and prevent electrostatic discharge noise, and are made of metal. It is configured to include the panel shield frame.

The backlight 40 includes a U-shaped fluorescent tube 41 which serves as a main body of a back light source, a reflection case 42 which reflects a light beam from the fluorescent tube 41 toward the liquid crystal panel unit 30, and a terminal portion 41A of the fluorescent tube 41. A backlight substrate 43 for supplying power to The outer case 60 includes a metal front case 61 and a transparent plastic back case 62. The front case 61 includes the liquid crystal panel unit 3
An opening 61A for displaying an image formed by 0 on the game board 2 is formed.

Next, the structure of the image display control board 50 is shown in FIG.
The description will be made with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the structure of the image display control board 50, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the image display control board 50. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the image display control board 50 is configured by mounting various circuit elements on a board body 51, and the board body 51 has an image display control circuit 52.

The image display control circuit 52 includes a main controller 17
The liquid crystal panel unit 30 is provided to display a predetermined symbol based on a control signal from the substrate main body 51.
Connector 521 mounted on top and auxiliary CPU 522
Image control IC 523 and reset IC 524 (see FIG.
Reference) and firmware ROM (Read Only Memory) 525.
And CGROM (Computer Graphic Read Only Memor
y) 526 and the inspection information signal output connector 53 connected to the inspection information output board 20 via the parallel cable 22
3 and 3. The parallel cable 22 is detachably connected to the inspection information signal output connector 533.

A cable connected to the main controller 17 is connected to the connector 521, power is supplied through the main controller 17, and a control signal from the main controller 17 is input. The auxiliary CPU 522 uses the connector 52.
1 is a part that controls the operation of other circuit elements based on a control signal input via 1. Image control IC 523
Is based on a control signal from the auxiliary CPU 522,
This is a portion for calling a predetermined symbol stored in the ROM 526 and outputting a display output signal to the liquid crystal panel unit 30. The reset IC 524 is the auxiliary CPU 522.
Is provided for resetting the firmware and ROM 525
Stores a program developed on the auxiliary CPU 522.

A program necessary for outputting inspection information is stored in the firmware ROM 525, and is output from the inspection information signal output connector 533 based on the prescribed inspection specifications. The serial transfer method is effective in transferring the inspection information due to cost and mechanical restrictions. However, in the serial transfer method, it takes time to perform parallel / serial conversion and vice versa, so that the image display control board 50 transfers the inspection information. There may be a time lag until the external inspection device acquires the inspection information, and it may be difficult to perform the inspection accurately. Therefore, in this embodiment, the parallel transfer method is adopted as the transfer method of the inspection information from the viewpoint of ensuring the accuracy of the inspection. Therefore, the inspection information is output by parallel transfer from the inspection information signal output connector 533 via the output port 532 designated by the address decoding circuit 531. Further, the signal output from the inspection information signal output connector 533 is composed of an inspection information signal transferred as parallel data and a synchronization signal necessary to set the transfer timing, and the transfer timing is the firmware RO.
It is programmed on the M525. The inspection information is
As shown in FIG. 6, it is stored in a predetermined area of a RAM (not shown) and is allocated in bit units. In the example of FIG. 6, inspection information 1 to 4 are stored in the area of the RAM where the inspection information is to be stored, in order from the start address. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a memory map of the RAM storing the inspection information.

Next, the structure of the auxiliary CPU 522 will be described with reference to FIG. The auxiliary CPU 522 includes a micro processing unit MPU, etc.
A predetermined program stored in a predetermined area of M525 is activated, and the inspection information output process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 is repeatedly executed in a predetermined cycle according to the program. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the inspection information output processing.

When the inspection information output process is executed by the auxiliary CPU 522, as shown in FIG. 7, first, the process proceeds to step S100. Step S1
At 00, the start address of the area in the RAM where the inspection information is stored is designated, the process proceeds to step S102, the data at the designated address is read from the RAM, and the process proceeds to step S104 to read. The data is stored in the output buffer, and the process proceeds to step S107.

In step S107, step S102
It is determined whether or not the address of the data read in is the end address of the area in the RAM where the inspection information is stored. If it is determined that the address is not the end address (No), the process proceeds to step S102 and the next The data of the address is read, and the process proceeds to step S104, and the read data is additionally stored in the output buffer. This is repeated up to the end address to complete the output buffer.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S107 that the address is the end address (Yes), the process proceeds to step S108 and the data in the output buffer is output to the output port 532. The output to the output port 532 causes the inspection information to be transferred in parallel from the output port 532. Next, in step S110, the synchronization signal bit of the output port 532 is set, a series of processes is terminated, and the original process is resumed.

Next, the structure of the inspection information output board 20 is shown in FIG.
Will be described with reference to. FIG. 8 shows the inspection information output board 2
It is a figure which shows the structure of 0. The inspection information output board 20 is a board having a circuit that acquires an inspection information signal from the image display control board 50 and outputs the acquired inspection information signal to an external inspection device. As shown in FIG. Fifty
Inspection information signal input connector 70 connected through the parallel cable 22 to the inspection information signal output connector 533 of
And a plurality of latch ICs 711 to 714, and a plurality of inspection connectors 721 to 724 having a predetermined shape (a shape in response to a request from a certification body) capable of outputting inspection information, to the inspection information signal output connector 533. It is removable. The parallel cable 22 is detachably connected to the inspection information signal input connector 70.

The inspection information signal input from the inspection information signal input connector 70 is held in the latch ICs 711 to 714 to be output as inspection information. The configuration of the latch ICs 711 to 714 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 8, the inspection information signal input connector 70 is connected to the data input terminals of the latch ICs 711 to 714, and is input as parallel data at the input timing of the synchronization signal from the inspection information signal input connector 70 or the preceding latch IC. Information signal is a latch IC
711-714.

In each of the latch ICs 711 to 714, data is held until the next transfer signal arrives, and the inspection connector 7
It is output from 21 to 724 to the outside. In the example of FIG. 8, for the sake of explanation, the number of inspection connectors 721 to 724 is fixed, but an arbitrary number of connectors may be provided. Further, the signal system of the inspection information output board 20 is described only in the minimum necessary portion for the description, and in addition to this, a ground, a power supply, etc. are actually required.

Here, the inspection information output from the inspection information output board 20 includes a signal indicating that a plurality of symbols appearing on the liquid crystal panel unit 30 are changing, and a signal indicating that the combination of symbols to be displayed is fixed. In addition, it is composed of a large number of data including a signal indicating that the design of each digit is changing, data representing the design of each digit, and color data of the design. Therefore, each of the latch ICs 711 to 714 is configured to be able to acquire a plurality of data, and the test information output board 20 is provided in the number that can acquire all the data numbers of the test information signals. Further, the inspection information signal input connector 70 includes a signal line corresponding to the number of acquired data of the parallel data signal and the synchronization signal.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be described.
A case in which a test is performed on the pattern display device 11 of the pachinko machine using the inspection information output board 20 in the inspection body will be described together with the operation of the pachinko machine. First, prior to the operation of the pachinko machine, the inspection connector 72 of the inspection information output board 20.
While connecting one end of the signal cable to 1-724,
Connect the other end of the signal cable to the inspection device such as a computer in the certification body.

After the pachinko machine is powered on, a pachinko ball is fired from the launching device, and when the pachinko ball wins the starting opening 14, the main controller 17 carries out a jackpot lottery,
A control signal indicating the result of the lottery is output to the symbol display device 11, the lamp control device 18, and the voice control device 19. In the symbol display device 11, such a control signal is transmitted to the main control device 1
7, the auxiliary CPU 522 outputs an address signal, a data signal and a control signal to the image control IC 523 based on the control signal. Image control I
In C523, based on the control signal from the auxiliary CPU 522, a signal for changing the symbol stored in the CGROM 526 is output to the liquid crystal panel unit 30, and in the liquid crystal panel unit 30, the effect is being produced on the image display unit. Image, for example, an image in which the design is changing is displayed.

In the lamp control device 18 and the voice control device 19 as well, the lamp display device 12 and the LED device 13 are similarly notified in order to notify that the jackpot is being drawn.
1 blinks or a sound effect is output from the speaker. In the main controller 17, a control signal indicating that the symbol has been determined is output to the symbol display device 11, the lamp controller 18, and the voice controller 19.

In the symbol display device 11, when such a control signal is input from the main control device 17, the auxiliary CPU 522
As a result, a control signal indicating that the symbol is fixed is sent to the image control IC 5
23 is output. The image control IC 523 outputs a signal to stop the image display of the liquid crystal panel unit 30 based on these control signals, and the liquid crystal panel unit 30 displays a symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery.

In the lamp control device 18 and the voice control device 19 as well, in order to notify the result of the big hit lottery as well, the lamp display device 12 and the LED device 131 blink, and a sound effect is output from the speaker. To do.
Auxiliary CPU 522 accompanying the operation of the pachinko machine
The inspection information signal transmitted and received between the image control IC 523 and the image control IC 523 is output from the inspection information signal output connector 533 by parallel transfer and is input to the inspection information signal input connector 70 of the inspection information output board 20 via the parallel cable 22.

In the inspection information output board 20, when the inspection information signal is input from the inspection information signal input connector 70, when the input inspection information signal is input to the latch ICs 711 to 714 and the data is held, a plurality of data are stored. Inspection information is output from the inspection connectors 721 to 724 by parallel transfer. For example, the symbol display device 11 displays a 9 digit symbol 3
When it is configured to display in three rows, the inspection information signal for the design on the first row is output to the first inspection connectors 721 to 724, and the inspection information signal for the design on the second row is Second inspection connectors 721-724
Is output to the third inspection connectors 721 to 724.

The inspection information output from the inspection connectors 721 to 724 is taken into the inspection device via the signal cable. In the inspection device, based on the inspection information signal output from the symbol display device 11, various inspection information is analyzed and tabulated by the inspection device of the inspection agency. Since the inspection information output board 20 is necessary only for the inspection by the inspection agency, when the pachinko machine is put on the market, the inspection information output board 20 and the parallel cable 22 are removed from the gaming machine and removed. Mass-produce pachinko machines and distribute them in the market.

As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of inspection connectors 72 having a predetermined shape capable of outputting inspection information are provided.
1 to 724, an inspection information signal input connector 70 connected to the inspection information signal output connector 533 of the symbol display device 11 via the parallel cable 22 and inputting inspection information from the symbol display device 11, and an inspection information signal input connector 70.
The latch IC 71 used to output the inspection information to the inspection connector selected from the plurality of inspection connectors 721 to 724 according to the content of the inspection information input in
The inspection information output board 20 having 1 to 714 is detachably provided on the pachinko machine.

As a result, the inspection device and the inspection connector 7
Since the inspection information signal of the symbol display device 11 can be used as the inspection information only by connecting 21 to 724 with the signal cable, the symbol display device 11 in the inspection agency.
Can be inspected relatively easily whether or not the specification condition for passing is satisfied. In particular, the inspection information signal serving as the inspection information of the pattern display device 11 is composed of a large number of data, and it is necessary to inspect all of them, so the provision of the inspection information output board 20 has a great effect of facilitating the inspection. .

Further, since the inspection connectors 721 to 724 have a predetermined shape (a predetermined shape in response to the request of the inspection agency), it is possible to satisfy the request of the inspection agency. It is possible to inspect relatively easily whether or not the specification condition for passing is satisfied. Furthermore, since the inspection information output board 20 can be removed during mass production of the pachinko machine, the cost for the inspection information output board 20 can be reduced, and after distribution, the inspection information from the pattern display device 11 can be reduced. It becomes difficult to acquire the inspection information, and the possibility that the inspection information is acquired by a third party can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost as compared with the related art and to secure the difficulty of acquiring the inspection information after distribution to some extent.

Further, even if the type of inspection information to be output is increased due to the design change of the symbol display device 11, the increased inspection information is the corresponding inspection connector 721 of the inspection information output board 20. From 724 to 724, the pattern display device 11 is provided with the inspection connectors 721 to 72.
4 is not necessary, and the inspection information output board 20 can be used as it is. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the size of the symbol display device 11 as compared with the conventional one, and it is advantageous in terms of time and labor for manufacturing the symbol display device 11.

Further, any of data transfer between the symbol display device 11 and the inspection information output board 20, data transfer within the inspection information output board 20, and data transfer between the inspection information output board 20 and the external inspection device. Since the parallel transfer method is also used, the inspection information can be output without performing parallel / serial conversion or vice versa. Therefore, the time lag until the inspection information is acquired can be reduced, and the accuracy of the inspection can be relatively improved.

In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine is
Corresponding to the gaming machine according to claims 1 to 4, the symbol display device 11 corresponds to the device according to claims 1 to 4, and the parallel cable 22 corresponds to the parallel signal line according to claim 1 or 3. The inspection connectors 721 to 724 correspond to the output terminals according to claim 1 or 3. The inspection information signal input connector 70 corresponds to the inspection information input means according to claim 1 or 3, and the latch ICs 711 to 71 are provided.
Reference numeral 4 corresponds to the inspection information output means according to claim 1 or 3.

In the above embodiment, the inspection information output board 20 outputs the inspection information input by the inspection information signal input connector 70 and holds the data until the next data is transferred. ~ 714 is provided, but instead of this, CPU, ROM, RA
It may be configured by a microcomputer in which M, I / F and the like are connected by a bus. In this case, the latch ICs 711 to 71
When the CPU executes the processing corresponding to the signal processing executed by 4, the program stored in the ROM may be executed in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The program may be read from the stored storage medium into the RAM and executed.

The storage medium is a semiconductor storage medium such as RAM or ROM, a magnetic storage type storage medium such as FD or HD, an optical reading type storage medium such as CD, CDV, LD or DVD, or MO. The magnetic storage type / optical reading type storage medium includes any storage medium as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium regardless of a reading method such as electronic, magnetic, or optical.

In the above embodiment, the inspection information signal output connector 533 is mounted on the board body 51, but the invention is not limited to this, and the inspection information signal output connector 533 can be detached on the board body 51. It may be implemented by being configured. Accordingly, if the inspection information signal output connector 533 is detached from the substrate main body 51 when the gaming machine is distributed in the market, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the inspection information is used by a third party for an unauthorized purpose.

Further, in the above embodiment, the inspection information output board 20 is provided in the symbol display device 11 to output the inspection information necessary for inspecting the symbol display device 11, but the invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the inspection information output board 20 may be provided in the main controller 17 and configured to output the inspection information necessary for inspecting the main controller 17. Also,
In the above-described embodiment, the inspection information output board 20 is provided in the mode as shown in FIG. 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the inspection information output board 20 is provided in the mode as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11. May be provided. 9 to 11 show the inspection information output board 2 when the board is divided.
It is a connection block diagram which shows the aspect which provides 0.

In the example of FIG. 9, the main control board which constitutes the main control device 17, the prize ball payout control board which constitutes the prize ball payout control device 24 which controls the payout of prize balls, and the symbol display device 1
1 is connected to the symbol display control board. A lamp control board that constitutes the lamp control device 18, a voice control board that constitutes the voice control device 19, and an inspection information output board 20 are connected to the symbol display control board. In this case, the symbol display control board, the signal signal from the main control board output to the lamp control board or the voice control board,
It outputs directly to the lamp control board or voice control board via the parallel cable. Further, the inspection information output board 20 is adapted to input the inspection information necessary for inspecting the symbol display device 11 from the symbol display control board and output it from the inspecting connectors 721 to 724, similarly to the pachinko machine. It is provided to be removable.

In the example of FIG. 10, the main control board is a prize ball payout control board, and another board that constitutes a device other than the main control device such as the symbol display device 11, the lamp control device or the voice output device. And are connected. The inspection information output board 20 is connected to the other boards. In this case, the inspection information output board 20 inputs the inspection information necessary for inspecting the other device from the other board to inspect the connectors 721 to 72.
4 is also output, and is also detachably provided on the pachinko machine.

In the example of FIG. 11, a lamp control board, a voice control board, a prize ball payout control board, and a symbol display control board are connected to the main control board. The inspection information output board 20 is connected to the symbol display control board. In this case, the inspection information output board 20 is designed to input the inspection information necessary for inspecting the pattern display device 11 from another board and output it from the inspection connectors 721 to 724, similarly to the pachinko machine. It is provided to be removable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the gaming machine and the inspection information output board according to the present invention are applied to a first-class pachinko machine is shown as shown in FIG. 1, but the invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also applicable to a type 2 pachinko machine, a so-called type 3 pachinko machine that generates a right when a specific condition is satisfied, and determines the occurrence of a special prize state, and a pachi-slot machine. In this case, the inspection information output board 20 is detachably provided in the main control device, the accessory control device, or the like.

In the above embodiment, the case where the gaming machine and the inspection information output board according to the present invention are applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachi-slot machine as shown in FIG. 1 has been described. Not limited to this, the present invention can be applied to other amusement game machines without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0057]

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect of the present invention, it becomes relatively easy to inspect the equipment in the inspection engine and the manufacturing cost is reduced as compared with the conventional one. It is possible to obtain the effect that it is possible to secure the difficulty of acquiring the inspection information after distribution to some extent. In addition, it is possible to reduce the size of the device, and it is advantageous in terms of time and labor in manufacturing the device. Furthermore, since the inspection information can be output without performing the parallel / serial conversion or the reverse conversion, it is possible to reduce the time lag until the inspection information is acquired, and it is possible to relatively improve the accuracy of the inspection. The effect is also obtained.

Further, according to the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, the inspection information of the symbol display device is composed of a large number of data, and it is necessary to inspect all of them, so the symbol display is carried out in the verification organization. There is also an effect that the inspection of the device becomes easier. On the other hand, according to the inspection information output board according to claim 3 or 4 of the present invention, the inspection of the equipment is relatively easy in the inspection body and the manufacturing cost can be reduced as compared with the conventional one.
The effect that it is possible to secure the difficulty of acquiring the inspection information after distribution to some extent is obtained. In addition, it is possible to reduce the size of the device, and it is advantageous in terms of time and labor in manufacturing the device. Furthermore, since the inspection information can be output without performing the parallel / serial conversion or the reverse conversion, it is possible to reduce the time lag until the inspection information is acquired, and it is possible to relatively improve the accuracy of the inspection. The effect is also obtained.

Further, according to the inspection information output board according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the inspection information of the pattern display device is composed of a large number of data, and it is necessary to inspect all of them, so that in the inspection body. There is also an effect that the inspection of the symbol display device becomes easier.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a board surface of a game board 2 of a pachinko machine.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a structure of a back surface of a game board 2.

3 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the symbol display device 11. FIG.

4 is a perspective view showing the structure of an image display control board 50. FIG.

5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image display control board 50. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a memory map of a RAM storing inspection information.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an inspection information output process.

8 is a diagram showing a structure of an inspection information output board 20. FIG.

FIG. 9 is an inspection information output board 20 when the board is divided.
It is a connection block diagram which shows the aspect which provides.

FIG. 10 is an inspection information output board 2 when the board is divided.
It is a connection block diagram which shows the aspect which provides 0.

FIG. 11 is an inspection information output board 2 when the board is divided.
It is a connection block diagram which shows the aspect which provides 0.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 game board 11 symbol display device 17 Main controller 18 Lamp control device 19 sound control device 20 Inspection information output board 22 parallel cable 30 LCD panel unit 40 backlight 41 Fluorescent tube 41A terminal part 42 reflective case 43 Backlight substrate 50 Image display control board 51 board body 52 Image display control circuit 521 connector 522 Auxiliary CPU 523 Image control IC 524 Reset IC 525 firmware ROM 526 CGROM 533 Inspection information signal output connector 60 outer case 61 front case 62 back case 70 Inspection information signal input connector 711-714 Latch IC 721 to 724 Inspection connector

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Makoto Ode             8 30-14, Hirosawa-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma             Heiwauchi Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Yoshinori Tada             8 30-14, Hirosawa-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma             Heiwauchi Co., Ltd. F term (reference) 2C088 BC45 CA31 DA21 DA24 EA05                       EA10 EA26 EB55

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A game in which a device that operates in association with control of a gaming machine is provided, and the device transfers, as parallel data, inspection information that is information internally handled and that is necessary for inspecting the device. In a machine, a plurality of output terminals having a predetermined shape capable of outputting the inspection information, and inspection information input means for connecting to the device via parallel signal lines capable of parallel data transfer and inputting the inspection information from the device And an inspection information output board for outputting the inspection information to the output terminal selected from the plurality of output terminals according to the content of the inspection information input by the inspection information input means The game machine is characterized in that the inspection information output means is configured to output the inspection information by parallel transfer. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the device is a symbol display device that variably displays symbols according to the control of the gaming machine. 3. A game which comprises a device which operates in association with control of a gaming machine, wherein the device transfers, as parallel data, inspection information which is information handled therein and which is necessary for inspecting the device. A board to be attached to a machine, which is connected to the device via a plurality of output terminals of a predetermined shape capable of outputting the inspection information and parallel signal lines capable of parallel data transfer, and inputs the inspection information from the device. And an inspection information output unit for outputting the inspection information to an output terminal selected from the plurality of output terminals according to the content of the inspection information input by the inspection information input unit, The inspection information output means is configured to output the inspection information by parallel transfer, and is detachable from the game machine. Inspection information output board. 4. The inspection information output board according to claim 3, wherein the device is a symbol display device that variably displays symbols according to control of the gaming machine.