JP2003310981A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine improved in reliability. <P>SOLUTION: A main control board C and a put-out control board H compare a confirmation key of a mating control board transmitted from the mating control board through input/output ports 15, 35 with reference information (a confirmation key of the mating control board) stored already in RAMs 13, 33 before transmission, thereby determining the normality of the mating control board, so that the main control board C and the put-out control board H can mutually confirm the normality of the mating control board so as to provide a game machine having high reliability. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine and a slot machine.
It relates to a gaming machine such as a cut machine. 2. Description of the Related Art A game machine represented by a pachinko machine and the like is mainly
The main control board that controls the game and the main control board
Various services that operate based on various commands sent from
Control board (dispensing control board, display control board, sound effect control
Control board, lamp control board, etc.) and tables connected to them
Various devices such as an indicating device, a dispensing device, and a ball launch device
It is configured. Dispensing control board is sent from main control board
Payout system for prize balls and rental balls based on the command issued
I will do it. The sound effect control board is sent from the main control board
Output control of sound effects based on the command. display
Control board based on commands sent from the main control board.
Then, display control such as symbol change display is performed. like this
Each sub-control board is separated from the main control board by each sub-control board.
Is controlled by various commands sent in one direction to
You. [0003] However, this problem
In the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, the following problem occurs.
is there. That is, in a conventional gaming machine, the main control board and
Communication between the sub-control board and each sub-control
Send various commands to the board only in one direction
The main control board is
The normality of the sub-control board cannot be confirmed. Ma
In addition, each sub-control board follows the main control board.
From the position, whether the main control board is normal
Control according to the main control board.
The normality of the control board cannot be confirmed. like this
Therefore, the main control board and sub-control board
Will be used without confirming its normality.
Is a problem in improving the reliability of gaming machines.
You. [0004] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances.
To provide a gaming machine with improved reliability
The purpose is to: [0005] The present invention provides such an eye.
To achieve the target, the following configuration is adopted. Sand
The invention according to claim 1 relates to control relating to a game.
Machine provided with first control board and second control board
In the control of one of the first and second control boards
The board transmits its identification information to the other control board.
Sending means, the other control board, the one control board
Storage means for preliminarily storing the identification information as reference information
And the identification information transmitted from the one control board.
Compared with the reference information stored in the storage means,
Comparing means for determining the normality of the control board
It is characterized by having. (Operation / Effect) According to the first aspect of the present invention,
Then, one of the first and second control boards is:
Transmission means for transmitting its own identification information to the other control board
The other control board has identification information of one control board.
Storage means for storing in advance as reference information;
The identification information transmitted from the control board is stored in the storage means.
The normality of one control board is compared with the reference information
And a comparison determination means for determining
The correctness of the first control board or the second control board as the control board
The second control board or the other control board,
Can be confirmed on the first control board. The present specification relates to the following gaming machines.
Inventions are also disclosed. (1) The gaming machine according to claim 1
The transmission means of the one control board may identify itself.
The information is transmitted to the other control board one after another,
The storage means of the other control board is provided by the transmission means.
The identification information transmitted earlier is stored as reference information,
The comparing and judging means of the other control board includes the transmitting means.
The identification information transmitted later by the step is recorded in the storage means.
Compared to the reference information remembered, one of the control boards
A gaming machine characterized by determining gender. According to the invention described in the above (1), the first,
One of the second control boards has its own identification information.
To transmit the information to the other control board before and after
Means, and the other control board is
Use the transmitted identification information of one control board as reference information
Storage means for storing and transmitted later by the transmission means
The identification information of one control board is stored in the storage means.
Comparing the control information with the control information to determine the normality of one control board
One of the control boards
The normality of the first control board or the second control board,
The second control board or the first control board which is the other control board
It can be confirmed on the control board. (2) The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the first control
The board is a main control board for controlling the game, and the second
The control board responds to commands sent from the main control board.
A valuable object having a predetermined value based on
A gaming machine, which is a payout control board. According to the invention described in the above (2), the main control
One of the control boards, the board and the payout control board,
Transmission means for transmitting the identification information of the
The other control board refers to the identification information of one control board.
Storage means for storing as control information and one control board
Reference that the transmitted identification information was stored in the storage means
The ratio to determine the normality of one control board compared to the information
Since it is provided with a comparison judgment means,
Check the normality of the main control board or dispensing control board.
With the dispensing control board or main control board
It can be recognized. (3) The gaming machine according to claim 1, or
In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
Power-off detection means for detecting a power-off, wherein
The transmission means of the substrate is provided with a signal from the power-off detection means.
When the power is cut off, the self-identification information is
To the other, and after turning on the power,
Transmitting to a control board and storing the storage means of the other control board
Is one of the power-off transmitted by the transmission means
The identification information of the control board is stored as reference information.
The reference information is retained even after the power is turned on, and
The comparing and judging means of the other control board is connected to the transmitting means.
Therefore, the identification information of one control board transmitted after the power is turned on
Information to the reference information stored in the storage means,
Determining whether the control board is normal.
Technical machine. According to the invention described in the above (3), the first,
The transmission means of one of the second control boards is
When the power is turned off, its own identification information is transmitted to the other control board.
After the power is turned on, the self-identification information is transmitted to the other control board.
The storage means of the other control board is transmitted by the transmission means.
Refers to the identification information of one control board transmitted when the power is turned off
Stored as information, and the comparison determination means of the other control board
One control unit transmitted after power-on by the transmission means
Compare board identification information with reference information stored in storage means
To determine the normality of one of the control boards.
The normality of the control board or the second control board can be confirmed. Toes
The first control board or the second control board is connected before the power is turned off.
It can be checked whether there is a change after the input. (4) The game machine according to (3) above.
The other control board is provided with a signal from the power-off detecting means.
One of the self-identification information is controlled when the power is turned off when a signal is received
After transmitting to the board, and after turning on the power,
Transmission means for transmitting to one of the control boards.
The control board is transmitted from the other control board when power is turned off.
Storage means for storing the received identification information as reference information;
The knowledge transmitted after power-on from the other control board
Comparing the different information with the reference information stored in the storage means.
Means for comparing and judging the normality of the other control board.
A gaming machine comprising: According to the gaming machine described in (4), the power supply
When the power is turned off, the first control board identifies itself when the power is turned off.
Transmitting information to a second control board, and the second control board
Refer to the identification information of the second control board when the power is
The second control board stores the self-
Is transmitted to the first control board, and the first control board
Identification information of the first control board at power-off transmitted from the control board
The information is stored as reference information. And after turning on the power,
And the first control board is transmitted from the second control board.
Comparison of the identification information of the second control board with the stored reference information
To determine the normality of the second control board,
Is the knowledge of the second control board transmitted from the first control board.
Comparing the different information with the stored reference information,
Is determined to be normal. As a result, the first control board and the
2 The normality of the control board can be mutually confirmed. That is, the first
Before and after power-on,
You can mutually confirm whether or not there has been a change. (5) The gaming machine according to claim 1, or
The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4)
The transmission means of the first and second control boards.
The obtained control board is used by the transmission
The transmission of the self-identification information by the
Update means for updating the identification information of
A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the gaming machine described in (5) above, the updating
The means is determined by the transmission means after the comparison of the identification information.
Before transmitting the identification information of
Since the separate information is updated, the
The normality of the 1st control board and the 2nd control board can be confirmed and used for confirmation
The first control board and the
The fraud on the second control board can be prevented at a higher level,
Security can be realized. (6) The gaming machine according to claim 1, or
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5).
The transmission means of the first and second control boards.
The control board provided with random number generation means for generating random numbers.
The random number generated by the random number generation means is used to identify
A gaming machine characterized by being used as information. According to the gaming machine described in (6), the random number
Using the random number generated by the generator as its own identification information
Therefore, the first control board and the second control board have a simple configuration.
Can be checked for normality. (7) The gaming machine according to claim 1, or
The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6)
Thus, the comparing and judging means makes a comparison within a predetermined time after the power is turned on.
A supervisor that monitors the reception of identification information from the control board
Visual means, and reset within a predetermined time after the power is turned on.
It is said that the identification information from the control board was not received
Based on the result of the non-reception monitoring by the monitoring means,
The other control board is determined to be abnormal
Gaming machine. According to the gaming machine described in (7) above,
The determination means determines the control base of the other party within a predetermined time after the power is turned on.
Equipped with monitoring means for monitoring whether or not identification information has been received from the board
And within the specified time after the power is turned on,
Monitoring means that identification information from the board was not received
Control board of the other party is abnormal based on the result of
Within the specified time after the power is turned on.
If the identification information is not transmitted from the other control board
However, the normality of the control board of the other party can be confirmed. (8) The gaming machine according to claim 1, or
The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7)
The comparing and judging means determines that the other control board is abnormal.
Based on the determination result of the comparison determining means
Stopping a predetermined operation of the control board having the comparison determining means
A gaming machine comprising a stopping means. According to the gaming machine described in (8) above,
The judging means performs a comparative judgment that the control board of the other party is abnormal.
On the basis of the comparison / determination result of the
Stop means for stopping a predetermined operation of the control board having
If the control board of the other party is abnormal,
Its own control board, that is, the comparison and determination means that has determined that it is abnormal
The predetermined operation of the control board having the
Control board can be prevented from being used. (9) The gaming machine according to claim 1, or
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8).
Wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.
Technical machine. According to the gaming machine described in the above (9), the first
A crack that can confirm the normality of the control board or the second control board
We can provide cat machines. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine
Equipped with an operating handle,
The ball is fired in the predetermined game area, and the ball
Wins (or activates the operating gate)
Pass) as a requirement,
Identification information (symbols, etc.) displayed on the screen
There is one that is regularly stopped. In addition, special game state
At the time of occurrence, a variable disposed at a predetermined position in the game area
The winning device (specific winning opening) is opened in a predetermined manner and the ball is released.
Winning is possible, and the value (prize ball) according to the winning number
Not only does it include data written on magnetic cards, etc.
) Is given. (10) The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Is a gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (8).
Wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine
A gaming machine. According to the gaming machine described in the above (10),
Check that the normality of the first control board or the second control board can be confirmed.
We can provide lot machines. The slot machine base
In this configuration, the “identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information
Variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after dynamic display of
Operation of starting operating means (eg operating lever) with steps
Starts the dynamic display of the identification information and stops
Due to the operation of the means (eg stop button)
Alternatively, after a predetermined time has passed, a dynamic table of identification information is displayed.
Is stopped, and the definite identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information.
Special play that is advantageous to the player,
A special game state generating means for generating a skill state.
Technology machine ". In this case, the game media is coins, medals, etc.
Are typical examples. (11) The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Is a gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (8).
In addition, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine and a slot machine.
A gaming machine characterized by being fused. According to the gaming machine described in (11) above,
Normality of the first control board or the second control board can be confirmed;
Offering a combination of pachinko and slot machines
it can. In addition, as a basic configuration of this fusion
"Dynamic display of identification information string consisting of multiple identification information
Variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after
The operation of the moving operation means (for example, operation lever)
Dynamic display of another information is started, and the operation means for stopping (for example,
Stop button) or at a certain time
Time, the dynamic display of identification information is stopped.
That the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information.
A special game condition that is advantageous to the player
And a special game state generating means for playing the game.
Use a ball and open the dynamic display of the identification information.
At the beginning, a certain number of balls are required, and the special game state
It is configured so that many balls are paid out at birth
Gaming machine ". Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.
An example will be described. In this embodiment, a bullet is used as an example of a gaming machine.
Pachinko machines, a type of ball game machine, in particular, first-class pachinko
This will be described using a gaming machine. It should be noted that the present invention is a type 3 crack
Nko game machines (also called right), coin game machines,
Use in other gaming machines such as slot machines
It is possible. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine according to this embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a game board of a pachinko machine.
You. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment
Technical board 1, upper tray 2 and lower tray 3 for storing balls
And a firing handle 4 for firing a ball to the game board 1
Have. The game board 1 includes a gasket fitted into the front frame 1a.
It is covered with a transparent plate 1b made of lath. As shown in FIG. 2, around the game board 1,
5 to 15 balls are paid out by winning the ball
A plurality of normal winning ports 5 are provided. Also play
In the center of the board 1, a pattern etc. as a plurality of types of identification information is provided.
Liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply abbreviated as "LCD")
6) is provided. The display screen of the LCD 6 is
For example, it is divided into three in the vertical direction, that is, upper, middle
It consists of three stages, a lower stage and a lower stage.
Scroll horizontally from right to left in the display area.
The symbol is displayed while being changed. [0033] Above the LCD 6, "O" appears on the surface.
Two LEDs (light emitting diodes) with a normal symbol "x"
Ordinary symbol display device 9 composed of 9a and 9b
Are arranged. In this ordinary symbol display device 9, a game
The ball hit into the area is a game ball arranged on both sides of the LCD 6.
LED of "○" and "X" when passing through
A variable display for alternately lighting 9a and 9b is performed. Or
When the change display is completed with the LED 9a of "○"
Is a normal electric accessory 7 below the LCD 6
Open for a fixed time (for example, 0.5 seconds) as shown by the two-dot chain line
As a result, a ball easily enters the ordinary electric accessory 7. An ordinary electric accessory disposed below the LCD 6
7 is provided with a symbol operating port (first-type starting port) 7a,
A ball is a first-type starting port switch provided on the symbol operating port 7a.
The LCD 6 by passing through the switch 18.
The dynamic display is started. Below the symbol operating port 7a,
A winning opening (large winning opening) 8 is provided. This specific prize
In the mouth 8, the display result after the fluctuation of the LCD 6 is predetermined.
If it matches one of the combinations of symbols,
A predetermined time (for example, 3
Until 0 seconds have passed or 10 balls have been won.
It is a winning opening that is opened. In the specific winning opening 8, a V zone 8a is formed.
While the specific winning opening 8 is open, the ball
Passing through the inside 8a, the continuation right is established and the specific winning opening
After the closing of the specific winning opening 8, the specific winning opening 8 is again set for a predetermined time (or
Is open until a predetermined number of balls are won in the special winning opening 8)
It is. The opening and closing operation of this specific winning opening 8 is maximum 16 times
(16 rounds) Repeatable, open / close operation
Can be performed, the so-called predetermined game value is given
It is a state (special game state). It should be noted that a predetermined type of pachinko game machine
The state (special game state) in which the game value is given is L
A set of symbols whose display results after the fluctuation of CD6 are predetermined
If one of the matches is found, the specific winning opening will be
It means being released. While opening this special winning opening, the ball
Wins a prize in the special winning opening,
The provided special winning opening is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times. The pachinko machine P is provided as shown in FIG.
A main control board C for controlling the entire pachinko machine P;
It operates according to the transmission command from the main control board C.
Various sub-control boards (for example, payout control board H etc.)
Have. FIG. 3 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
It is a block diagram, especially, control of the game content of the pachinko machine.
The main control board that performs the payout and the payout that controls the payout of the prize ball and the rental ball
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration with an output control board.
The main control board C is the first control board in the present invention.
And the payout control board H is the second control base in the present invention.
Equivalent to a plate. The main control board C of the pachinko machine P is an arithmetic unit.
MPU11 as a one-chip microcomputer
Have been. This MPU 11 has
Various control programs to be executed and fixed value data are recorded.
ROM 12 and the system stored in ROM 12
Various data, etc. are temporarily stored during the execution of your program.
RAM 13 as a memory for storing, an interrupt circuit,
Built-in various circuits such as timer circuit and data transmission / reception circuit
ing. The program of the flowchart shown in FIGS.
Are stored in the ROM 12 as part of the control program.
Have been. FIG. 4 shows the main control board and the payout control board.
Flowchart of NMI interrupt processing executed separately
FIG. 5 shows the main processing executed by the main control board.
It is a flowchart of FIG. Fig. 6 shows the power supply of pachinko machines.
During the main processing of the main control board and payout control board at the time of entry
Flowchart of initialization processing executed separately
It is. FIG. 7 shows a payout control board executed by the main control board.
It is a flowchart of the comparison determination processing of the confirmation key. The RAM 13 of the main control board C has a backup
The area 13a is provided. Also, this RAM 13
Is the power supply board 5 even after the pachinko machine P is turned off.
0 is the backup voltage, and the data is
It is configured so that it can be backed up. The backup area 13a is powered off.
(Including when the power is cut off due to a power failure, etc.)
No. ), When the power is turned on again, the state of the pachinko machine P
In order to return to the state before the power failure,
including. The same applies to the following) stack pointers and registers
It is an area for storing values such as I / O and the like. This
Is written to the backup area 13a by the NMI
This is executed when the power is turned off by the load process (see FIG. 4).
Restoration of each value written in the backup area 13a
At power-on (including power-on due to blackout
The same is performed in the initialization process (see FIG. 6).
Note that the NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) of the MPU 11
The terminal (non-maskable terminal) is
Including the case where ) Is the power cut-off monitoring circuit 50b described later.
So that the power cutoff signal 51 output from the
The processing at the time of power failure shown in FIG.
(NMI interrupt processing) is immediately executed. The MPU 11 is connected to the input / output port 15
ing. The input / output port 15 is connected to the prize ball payout motor 21.
Therefore, with the payout control board H which performs the payout control of the prize ball and the loan ball,
Connected to enable bi-directional communication via multiple signal lines
In addition, a plurality of normal prize switches 17 and a type 1 starter switch
Switch 18, V count switch 19, error run
, The other input / output device 25, and the power supply board 50.
Power-off monitoring circuit 50b and clear switch 50
c. The plurality of normal prize switches 17 correspond to the game board 1
Each ball that has won a plurality of normal winning openings 5 provided in
This is a switch for detecting the
It is provided near the mouth. Type 1 starting port switch 18
Detects a ball that has passed through the symbol operating port (first-type starting port) 7a.
This is a switch for releasing, near the symbol operating port 7a.
Is provided. One of the normal prize switches 17 or
When a ball is detected by the first-type starting port switch 18,
Payout of prize balls from main control board C to payout control board H
A command is transmitted, and five prizes are given by the payout control board H.
The ball is paid out. The V count switch 19 is connected to the specific winning opening 8
Switch to detect the ball that has won the V zone 8a
Ji. In addition, the 10 count switch 20 is
The ball which has won a prize other than the V zone 8a in the prize mouth 8 is detected.
Switch. V count switch 19 or 1
If a ball is detected by the 0 count switch 20,
Command related to payout of award balls from control board C to payout control board H
And the payout control board H sends 15 prize balls.
Will be paid out. The payout control board H is used to pay out prize balls and rental balls.
MPU31 which is an arithmetic unit
Have been. The MPU 31 has the actual
R storing the control program to be executed, fixed value data, etc.
OM32 and RAM3 used as a work memory or the like
3 and each of the interrupt circuit, timer circuit, data transmission / reception circuit, etc.
A seed circuit is built in. As shown in FIGS. 6, 8 to 10
The program in the flowchart is a part of the control program
Is stored in the ROM 32. Figure 8 shows the main control
N executed separately on the board and the payout control board
It is a flowchart of MI interrupt processing. Fig. 9
Of the main processing executed on the dispensing control board of
It is a low chart. FIG. 10 shows the operation performed by the payout control board.
Of the comparison key judgment process of the confirmation key of the main control board
It is a chart. The RAM 33 of the payout control board H has a backup
And a top area 33a. Also, this RAM 33
Power supply board even after the pachinko machine P is turned off.
The backup voltage is supplied from 50 and the data is
It is configured to be able to hold (back up). The backup area 33a stores the above-mentioned main area.
Similar to the backup area 13a of the control board C,
Has been cut off (when the power is cut off due to a power failure, etc.
Including. ) After the power is turned on again, the state of the pachinko machine P
To return to the state before the power was turned off,
Including birth. ) Stack pointer, registers and I /
This is an area for storing values such as O. This battery
Writing to the backup area 33a is an NMI interrupt process.
(Refer to Fig. 8)
The restoration of each value written in the up area 33a is performed by the power supply.
Initialization processing at power-on (including power-on due to blackout)
(See FIG. 6). The MPU 31
NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) terminal (non-maskable)
Terminal) when power is turned off (including the case of power failure).
The power output from a power-off monitoring circuit 50b described later
The power-off signal 51 is configured to be
8 (NMI interrupt processing)
Is executed immediately. The MPU 31 is connected to the input / output port 35
ing. The input / output port 35 is connected to the main control board C described above.
In addition to being connected, the prize ball payout motor 21 and the prize ball counter
Switch 22, the error lamp 23, and other input / output devices.
Power supply monitoring circuit 5 provided on power supply board 50
0b and the clear switch 50c, respectively.
ing. The prize ball count switch 22 is for paying out a prize ball.
For detecting the prize ball paid out by the motor 21
This is a switch and pays out prize balls together with the prize ball payout motor 21.
It is mounted on the unit S. The prize ball payout motor 21
A motor for paying out prize balls, and a motor for paying out prize balls.
The drive of 21 is controlled by the payout control board H. Subsequently, the structure which is one of the characteristic parts of the present invention.
The configuration will be described below. As shown in FIG.
The MPU 11 of the control board C is used as identification information of the main control board C.
Keys for self confirmation, that is, confirmation keys for the main control board C
Key (for example, a random number)
And a center 26. In this embodiment, the confirmation key and
And adopt a random number (for example, 0 to 255), and the information amount is
For example, it is about 1 or 2 bytes. For this confirmation
The value of the key random number counter 26, that is, the
The authorization key is appropriately updated (see step S16 in FIG. 5).
The value updated before the power was turned off is stored in the RAM 13
Is stored and backed up in the backup area 13a.
Further, in the backup area 13a of the RAM 13,
Is the payout control board H via the input / output ports 35 and 15?
Of the payout control board H, which was transmitted from the
Confirmation key of the other party as the identification information (payout control board H
Is also stored as reference information. Ma
In addition, the MPU 11 sends from the payout control board H after the power is turned on.
The received confirmation key of the payout control board H is stored in the RAM 13.
The reference information stored and held (of the payout control board H when the power is turned off).
Judgment of the normality of the payout control board H in comparison with the confirmation key)
A key comparison / determination unit 27 for confirmation is provided. further,
This confirmation key comparison / determination section 27 is provided at a predetermined time after the power is turned on.
Whether or not a confirmation key has been received from the payout control board H
A reception monitoring circuit 28 is provided to monitor the status. further,
The MPU 11 has a predetermined function of the main control board C (this embodiment).
In the example, the function stop to stop all the sequences of the main control board C)
A stop circuit 29 is provided. Note that the above confirmation key random number
The counter 26, the confirmation key comparison / determination unit 27, and the reception monitoring time
The path 28 and the function stop circuit 29 are stored in the ROM 12.
By executing the control program
It will be realized. On the other hand, the MPU 31 of the payout control board H
A self-confirmation key as identification information of the output control board H;
Counting the confirmation key (for example, random number) of the round dispensing control board H
And a confirmation key random number counter 36 for performing
You. In this embodiment, a random number (for example, 0
~ 255), and the information amount is, for example, 1 or 2 bytes
Of the order. This confirmation key random number counter 3
The value of 6, that is, the check key of the payout control board H is appropriately
(See step S65 in FIG. 9),
Is updated in the backup area 33 of the RAM 33.
a is stored and backed up (backed up). Furthermore, this R
The backup area 33a of the AM 33 has an input / output port.
Transmitted from the main control board C via the
The main control board C as the identification information updated when the power is turned off
The confirmation key of the control board C is also stored and held as reference information.
You. Also, after the power is turned on, the MPU 31
The confirmation key of the main control board C transmitted from the
Reference information stored in the main control board C (when the power is turned off)
Of the main control board C in comparison with the confirmation key).
A confirmation key comparison / determination unit 37 is provided. In addition,
Is a predetermined time after the power is turned on.
Whether the confirmation key from the main control board C has been received
A reception monitoring circuit 38 for monitoring is provided. Furthermore, this
The MPU 31 has a predetermined function of the payout control board H (this embodiment)
Now, the function to stop the entire sequence of the payout control board H) is stopped.
A stop circuit 39 is provided. Note that the above confirmation key random number
The counter 36, the confirmation key comparison / determination unit 37, and the reception monitoring time
The path 38 and the function stop circuit 39 are stored in the ROM 32.
By executing the control program that is
It will be realized. It should be noted that the MPUs 11 and 31 have their own
Of key for confirmation of transmission and its transmission function and input / output port
15 and 35 correspond to transmission means in the present invention.
Backup area 13a of RAM 13 and RAM 3
The third backup area 33a is a storage device according to the present invention.
And the above-described confirmation key random number counters 26 and 3
6 corresponds to the random number generating means and the updating means in the present invention
The above-described confirmation key comparison / determination units 27 and 37 are provided by the present invention.
And the above-described reception monitoring circuit
Reference numerals 28 and 38 correspond to the monitoring means in the present invention.
Function stopping circuits 29 and 39 serve as stopping means in the present invention.
Equivalent to. The error lamp 23 indicates a player who plays a game or
The manager of the amusement arcade has noticed that the control of the pachinko machine P has failed.
And to announce. This error lamp 23
Is provided above the game board 1 (not shown),
Comparison of confirmation keys on control board C or dispensing control board H
If the determination results are inconsistent, the main control board C or the payment
It is turned on by the control of the output control board H. Play
The error lamp 23 is turned on for the
That the control of the pachinko machine P is abnormal
Can be recognized. Here, in recent years, the purpose of obtaining fraudulent profits has been
Directly affects jackpot occurrences
Replace the main control board C with an incorrect board (regular main control board C
Electronic parts (MPU11 etc.)
Includes replacement with child parts. ) Then unreasonably win
What causes it has been reported. In this case, the factory
Until the pachinko machines shipped from
Replaced with an incorrect board during transportation, or at a game arcade
At night, when the game hall becomes unmanned after being set up
They may break in and be replaced with illegal boards. Such a failure
Righteousness is fraudulent at first glance at pachinko machines.
Amusement arcades suffer significant disadvantages
Sometimes. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment,
Is provided with the main control board C and the payout control board H described above.
Have been. That is, the backup area of the main control board C
A key 13a includes a key for self confirmation (confirmation of the main control board C).
Key) and a key for confirmation of the other party (of the payout control board H).
Confirmation key) is updated and stored when the power is turned off.
You. Also, the backup area 33a of the payout control board H
Has a self-check key (a check key for the payout control board H).
ー) and a key for confirming the other party (for confirming the main control board C)
Key) is updated and stored when the power is turned off. So
Then, when turning on the power (including turning on the power by turning off the power)
Here, the main control board C is transmitted from the payout control board H.
Key for confirming the dispensing control board H
13a, the reference information already stored (the confirmation of the payout control board H).
Judgment of the normality of the payout control board H in comparison with the
I do. The payout control board H is transmitted from the main control board C.
Key for the main control board C
(A) The reference information already held in the
Authentication key) to determine the normality of the main control board C.
You. Specifically, the confirmation key matches the reference information.
If so, the other party's board
Is unchanged and remains the same, that is,
It can be determined that there is. Conversely, the confirmation key is not
If it is correct, the other party's board
There is a change in the
That is, it can be determined that there is an abnormality. After turning on the power
If you do not send the confirmation key,
Power supply for comparison with the confirmation key retained when
Confirmation key after input is not sent (no comparison target
The verification key does not match the reference information.
Suppose that the other party's board is
Is different from what it was before the power was turned off.
And can be determined to be abnormal. Thus, after the power is turned on, the main control board C
And the payout control board H (the payout control board H
And the main control board C) can be checked.
Main control board C or payout control when pachinko machine P is powered off
Even if one of the boards H is replaced with an incorrect board,
When turning on the power of the printer P, the illegal board is detected.
To the main control board C or the payout control board H
Fraud can be prevented. Also, illegally modified control board
(Main control board C or payout control board H, etc.) is a pachinko machine
It can be prevented from being mounted on the P and illegally used. Ma
In addition, failure detection of the main control board C or the payout control board H is also performed.
Wear. In addition, disconnection between the main control board C and the payout control board H
Line detection is also possible. The power supply board 50 supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine P.
Power supply unit 50a for supplying power, and power-off monitoring circuit 5
0b and a clear switch 50c. Power off
The monitoring circuit 50b operates when the power supply is cut off (the power supply
Including disconnection. ), MPU11 of main control board C and payout
Power supply to each NMI terminal of MPU 31 of control board H
This is a circuit for outputting a disconnection signal 51. This power shut down
The visual circuit 50b is the largest circuit output from the power supply unit 50a.
Monitor the voltage of DC stable 24 volts
If the voltage drops below 22 volts, the power will
Including ) Is determined to have occurred and the power-off signal 51
To the main control board C and the payout control board H
It is configured. By the output of the power-off signal 51,
The main control board C and the payout control board H
Recognize and execute power-off processing (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 4)
I do. The power supply unit 50a has a DC stable 24 volt power supply.
Even after the pressure drops below 22 volts,
The drive voltage of the control
It is configured to maintain a certain 5 volt output at a normal value.
Therefore, the main control board C and the payout control board H
The power-off processing can be executed normally. Note that the above
The power-off monitoring circuit 50b detects the power-off according to the present invention.
It corresponds to a means. The clear switch 50c is connected to the main control board C
Back to the RAM 13 and the RAM 33 of the payout control board H
Clear the uploaded data (however,
-Is not cleared. Switch for
And a push button type switch. This
Pachinko machine with the clear switch 50c pressed down
When the power of P is turned on (including power
No. ), The main control board C and the payout control board H
The data of each RAM 13 and 33 (excluding the confirmation key)
Data) is cleared. In addition, the confirmation key is incorrect
Special conditions to prevent
So that you can finally clear it by performing the steps
Has become. The main control board C and the payout control board H
The confirmation key must be set before the pachinko machine P is shipped from the factory.
The RAM 13 of the main control board C and the payout control board H
It is stored in each of the RAMs 33. Next, the pachinko machine constructed as described above.
Each processing executed in P is described in each flow chart of FIGS.
The explanation will be made with reference to the chart. First, referring to FIGS. 4 and 8,
Main control board C and payout control when pachinko machine P is powered off
The NMI interrupt processing executed separately on the substrate H
Will be described. By this NMI interruption processing,
Main control board C (including power interruption due to power failure etc.)
And the state of the payout control board H is in the backup area 13
a and 33a. The NMI interrupt processing is mainly
ROM 12 of control board C and ROM 3 of payout control board H
2 is installed separately and the contents are different
It is. When the power of the pachinko machine P is turned off, the power is turned off.
The power-off signal 51 from the monitoring circuit 50b is
To the NMI terminals of the MPUs 11 and 31 of the dispensing control board H.
Is forced. Then, the MPUs 11 and 31 execute the control during execution.
Is interrupted, and the NMI interrupt processing of FIG. 4 is started. Less than
The N of each of the main control board C and the payout control board H
The MI interrupt processing will be described. The power-off signal 51
After the output of the control board C, the processing of each of the control boards C and H is performed for a predetermined time.
From the power supply unit 50a of the power supply board 50 so that
Power is supplied, and the NMI interrupt
Is executed. The NMI interrupt processing in the main control board C is as follows.
It is executed as below. First, as shown in FIG.
In step S1, the MPU 11 of the main control board C is described later.
The self-confirmation key updated in step S16 of FIG.
(Key for confirmation of main control board C)
The value of the number counter 26 is stored in the RAM 13. And
In step S2, the MPU 11 of the main control board C
The self-confirmation key stored in M13 (the main control board C
Authentication key) to the other party (payout control board H). S
In step S3, the main control board C is confirmed by the payout control board H.
After the authentication key is held, the MPU 11 of the main control board C
Is the updated payout control base transmitted from the payout control board H.
The confirmation key for the board H is received. In step S4,
The MPU 11 of the control board C includes registers, I / O, etc.
Write the value to the stack area. In step S5, the main
The MPU 11 of the control board C backs up the value of the stack pointer.
Backup area 13a to save data
You. Further, in step S6, the MPU of the main control board C
11 is a self-confirmed key (main control
Confirmation key for board C) and confirmation key for partner (payout)
Key for confirming control board H) in backup area 13a
Write to In this way, the power-off state is memorized.
It is. Then, in step S7, the main control board C
Performs other power-off processing defined in the following. And
Until the power is completely cut off and processing is no longer possible,
Do Next, the NMI interrupt in the payout control board H
The processing is executed as follows. As shown in FIG.
First, in step S1, the MPU 31 of the payout control board H
Of the self updated in step S65 of FIG.
Confirmation key (confirmation key for payout control board H),
The value of the confirmation key random number counter 36 is stored in the RAM 33.
You. Then, in step S2A, M of the payout control board H
PU31 is the master system after update transmitted from main control board C.
The confirmation key of the control board C is received. In step S3A
The MPU 31 of the payout control board H
After holding the authorization key, the
Confirmation key (confirmation key for payout control board H)
(Main control board C). In step S4, payout
The MPU 31 of the control board H includes registers, I / O, etc.
Is written to the stack area. In step S5,
The MPU 31 of the payout control board H stores the value of the stack pointer.
Data to backup area 33a to save data
Let it. Further, in step S6, the payout control board H
The MPU 31 has its own updated confirmation key.
(Key for confirming the dispensing control board H) and for confirming the other party
Key (confirmation key for main control board C)
Write to a 33a. In this way, the state when the power is turned off
Is stored. Then, in step S7, the payout control
Perform other power cut-off processing specified for plate H
You. Until the power is completely cut off,
Then, the processing is looped. Here, the confirmation key for the above-described power-off is provided.
For the normal mutual holding sequence, refer to FIG.
Will be explained. Fig. 11 shows the confirmation key when the power is turned off.
It is a figure for explaining a normal mutual maintenance sequence. FIG.
As described in 1 as "Renewal of self-confirmation key",
Before the power is turned off, the main control board C and the payout control board H
Are appropriately updated. The power of the pachinko machine P is cut off (due to a power failure).
Including ) And the main control board C
Back up the confirmation key (confirmation key for main control board C).
Write-in control area H
Is the updated self-confirmation key (confirmation of the payout control board H
Key is written in the backup area 33a and retained.
I do. Then, the main control board C confirms the updated self
Dispense the approval key (key for confirming the main control board C) Control board
Send to H. The payout control board H is sent from the main control board C.
Receives the confirmation key of main control board C
The data is written and held in the backup area 33a. afterwards,
The dispensing control board H uses the updated self-confirmation key (dispensing system).
Of the control board H) is transmitted to the main control board C. main
The control board C is a payout sent from the payout control board H.
Receiving the confirmation key for control board H and backing up area
Write to 13a and hold. And the main control board C
Is OK for mutual confirmation of the above-mentioned series of confirmation keys.
Is transmitted to the payout control board H indicating that the
You. The payout control board H receives this "confirmation OK"
“ACK” is transmitted to the main control board C. Main control board C
Receives “ACK” from the payout control board H. this
Thus, when the power is turned off, the main control board C and the payout control
The updated self is stored in each of the RAMs 13 and 33 of the substrate H.
Confirmation keys for yourself and the other party are stored, and when the power is turned off.
The normal mutual holding sequence of the confirmation key
You. Next, with reference to FIG.
Description of main processing executed in control board C
I do. The main control of the pachinko machine P is based on this main processing.
Is executed. The main process is executed as follows
You. First, in step S11, an interrupt is prohibited. That
Thereafter, in step S12, the initialization processing shown in FIG.
I do. Here, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
The main control board C and the payout control
Initially executed separately in the main processing of plate H
The conversion process (step S12) will be described. In this initialization process, the backup is valid
Is stored in the backup areas 13a and 33a.
All data returned to their original state, and the game control is turned off.
Continue from the state before it was done. On the other hand,
Is not valid or the backup is valid
Even if the clear switch 50c is pressed when the power is turned on.
In this case, a RAM clear and initialization process is executed. What
This initialization processing (step S12) is performed in a subroutine.
The setting of the stack pointer is described in the
Since this is a process that is executed before
Are executed in sequence after the process of step S11.
You. The initialization process is performed in the ROM 12 of the main control board C.
And in the ROM 32 of the payout control board H, respectively.
It is a process with a different content
Since the notation can be expressed in the same way, FIG.
This is illustrated in FIG. First, in step S41, the stack point
Set the parameters. In step S42, the clear switch 50
Check whether c is on or not, and press clear switch 5
If 0c is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S43,
If the rear switch 50c is on, step S44
Proceed to. In step S43, the backup is valid.
Check whether or not. This check is made in the RAMs 13 and 33
Keywords written in the specified area are correctly stored.
Judgment is made based on whether or not it has been performed. Keywords are written correctly
If you remember, the backup is valid,
If the word is incorrect, the backup data will be destroyed
So the backup is not valid. Step
If the backup is valid in step S43,
Proceeding to 45, each state of the main control board C or the payout control board H
The processing shifts to processing for restoring the state to the state before power-off. one
On the other hand, in step S42, the clear switch 50c is turned on.
Or backup in step S43.
If the group is not valid, the RA in step S44
By executing M clear and initialization processing, RAMs 13 and 3
3 and the values of I / O etc. are initialized.
Authorization keys are not initialized. ), Finish this initialization process
I do. After the process of step S44 is completed, the main control board
5C, the processing of step S13 in FIG.
The processing of step S63 in FIG.
Is performed. The power restoration process in steps S45 to S47
Will be explained. First, in step S45, a backup
Read the value of the stack pointer from areas 13a and 33a
And write it to the stack pointer, before power off
, That is, the state before the occurrence of the NMI interrupt process.
Next, in step S46, the backup area 13
a, the data of each register and I / O etc. saved to 33a
Read from the backup areas 13a and 33a
Write these data to the original registers and I / O
No. Further, in step S47, the interrupt state is set to power off.
Power interruption stored in the process of FIG.
Return to the previous state, that is, the state before the occurrence of the NMI interrupt. N
Execute MI interrupt return and execute processing before power off
Control and continue control from the state before power off.
You. Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 5, the main control board
The main processing of C will be described continuously. The above
After step S12 (initialization processing), step S12A
Then, a confirmation key comparison determination process is performed. Here, FIG.
Refer to the flowchart to confirm key comparison
explain about. FIG. 7 shows the main control when the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on.
Ratio of the check key of the payout control board H executed on the control board C
It is a flowchart of a comparison judgment process (step S12A).
You. First, in step S51, the MPU of the main control board C
Reference numeral 11 denotes a self-check key (a check key for the main control board C).
-), That is, the backup area 13a of the RAM 13
Key random number counter for confirmation of main control board C held in
The value of the data 26 is transmitted to the payout control board H. And
In step S52, the MPU 11 of the main control board C
Monitor the reception of the confirmation key. That is, MPU11
Is a self-confirmation key (confirmation key for main control board C).
Confirmation of the other party within a predetermined time after transmission to the payout control board H
The receipt of a key (confirmation key for payout control board H)
Monitoring, and if not received, the process proceeds to step S53.
If it has been received, the process proceeds to step S55. The main system
After transmitting the confirmation key of the control board C to the payout control board H
The elapse of the fixed time is determined by the timer in the timer circuit in the MPU 11.
Detected by counting. In step S53, the MP of the main control board C is
U11 is a self-check key (a check key for the main control board C).
-) Is transmitted to the payout control board H, and within a predetermined time thereafter.
For checking the payout control board H from the other party (payout control board H)
If you have not received a key,
To receive the confirmation key of the payout control board H
The number of times the job was re-executed, that is,
Detects if the second time has been reached. If the third time
If not, return to step S51 and retry
You. If the third time has been reached, proceed to step S54
Only, timeout has occurred and the main control board C has an error lamp
23, and the function stop circuit 29 of the MPU 11
The entire sequence of the control board C is stopped. In step S55, the MPU 11
When the power is turned off, the key comparison determination unit 26
Backup area of RAM 13 transmitted from board H)
Confirmation key (payout) of the payout control board H held in 13a
The value of the confirmation key random number counter 36 of the control board H) and
In step S52, a new transmission is performed from the payout control board H.
Confirmation key for the payout control board H
(The value of the confirmation key random number counter 36)
Is determined. That is, the main control board C is
Confirmation key of dispensing control board H after turning on is stored when power is turned off
Make sure that it matches the reference information
You. The check key of the payout control board H matches the reference information.
If present, the current payout control board H is the same as before power off.
And terminates the confirmation key comparison determination process.
Then, the process proceeds to step S13 shown in FIG. Dispensing control group
If the confirmation key on the plate H does not match the reference information,
It is determined that the dispensing control board H is not the same as before the power was turned off.
Then, the main control board C turns on the error lamp 23,
The function stop circuit 29 of the MPU 11
Stop Kens. Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 5, the main control board
The main processing of C will be described continuously. The above
After step S12A (confirmation key comparison / determination process),
In step S13, a timer interrupt setting process is performed. Soshi
Then, in a state where an interrupt can be generated, step S14 is performed.
Now, enable each interrupt and start the normal sequence.
You. After permission of this interrupt, in step S15, a description will be given later.
Special symbol change processing in step S25,
The display data creation process in step S27 and the steps described later
Updated in the previous process by lamp / information processing in S28
Output to output all output data to each port at once.
Perform force processing. Further, in step S16, the jackpot
Jackpot random number counter to determine, key random for confirmation
Random number update processing for updating the value of the number counter 26 etc. by “+1”
Execute In step S17, a storage timer subtraction process is performed.
Execute The memory timer subtraction process is used to
There is more than a predetermined number of balls, and the pattern changes on the LCD 6.
When the dynamic display is in progress, the time for symbol change display is shortened.
Is Umono. In step S18, switch monitoring processing
In other words, the state of each switch read by INT interrupt
Depending on the game, the normal winning port 5 or special
Winning to the regular winning opening 8 and the symbol operating opening 7a, to the gate 10
Processing related to passing and further prize ball payout
It is. In step S20, the symbol counter updating process
In other words, as a result of the variable display performed on the LCD 6,
The update process of the counter to determine the symbol to be displayed
Done. Also, in step S21, the aforementioned steps
Based on the value of the counter updated in S20, it will be described later.
The bonus used in the special symbol variation process in step S25
Ripple pattern, losing pattern, reach pattern etc. are decided
Is done. Next, in step S23, a normal pattern change is performed.
Perform dynamic processing. In other words, two “○” and “×”
Modification of the ordinary symbol display device 9 composed of the LEDs 9a and 9b
In addition to the dynamic display, as a result of the fluctuation display,
When the variable display is completed on the LED 9a,
The symbol operating port 7a of the ordinary electric accessory 7 is held for a predetermined time (for example,
(0.5 seconds) The opening process is executed. Then,
In step S24, the status flag is checked and
The symbol is changing (the symbol is starting to change or displaying the change)
If so, the process proceeds to step S25. In step S25,
Execute special symbol change processing. In other words, the ball is the symbol working port
Jackpot random number read at the timing of winning the 7a
Based on the value of the counter, it is determined whether it is a jackpot
In addition, a special symbol change process is executed on the LCD 6.
Run. On the other hand, the status flag is checked in step S24.
If the checked result is a big hit, go to step S26.
In step S26, the specific winning opening 8 is opened, etc.
Execute the jackpot process. Further, the step S
Even if the result of checking the status flag at 24 is a symbol change,
If there is no big hit, skip steps S25 and S26.
And proceed to step S27. In step S27, a display data creation process
Execute In other words, in addition to the symbol change display, the LCD 6
The demo data to be displayed and the two
The display data of the LEDs 9a and 9b is created. Steps
In S28, the lamp / information processing, that is,
Create various lamp data including pre-data. S
In step S29, sound effect processing, that is, the state of the game
Create sound effect data according to the sound effect data. These display data
Data and sound effect data are processed by the port output processing described above.
Payout control by (step S15) or timer interrupt processing
It is output (transmitted) to the board H and other control boards. End of step S29 (sound effect processing)
After the completion, in step S30, the processing in the next step S15 is performed.
During the remaining time until the
Initial value of big hit random number counter to determine hit
And updates the initial value of the confirmation key random number counter 26
The random number initial value update processing is repeatedly executed. The above steps
Steps S15 to S29 need to be executed periodically.
Therefore, in step S31, the previous step S15
Check the elapsed time from the execution of the process. Check
As a result, a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous execution of the processing in step S15.
(For example, 2 ms), the process proceeds to step S15.
No. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed, step S
30, the random number initial value updating process in step S30,
That is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter and the confirmation key
-Repeat the update process of updating the initial value of the random number counter 26
You. Here, each of the processes in steps S15 to S29 is performed.
Since the execution time changes according to the state of the game,
Until the execution timing of the process of step S15 comes
The remaining time is not a fixed time. Therefore, such residual
Updating of random number initial value in step S30 using time
By repeatedly executing the process, the jackpot random number cow
Initial value of the counter and initial value of the confirmation key random number counter 26
The value can be updated randomly. Next, referring to FIG. 9, the payment of the pachinko machine P
The main processing executed in the output control board H will be described.
I will tell. First, in step S61, interruption is prohibited.
Thereafter, in step S62, the initialization processing of FIG.
Execute the process. Note that the confirmation key is
Are not initialized by the initialization processing of. And
In step S62A, a confirmation key comparison determination process, that is,
Executed by the payout control board H when the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on.
The main control board C is checked. Here, FIG.
Referring to the chart, this confirmation key comparison judgment processing
Will be described. First, in step S71, the payout control board
H's MPU 31 monitors the reception of the other party's confirmation key.
You. That is, the MPU 31 operates within a predetermined time after the power is turned on.
, Key for confirmation of the other party (key for confirmation of the main control board C)
Is monitored for the presence of
If not received, the process proceeds to step S72,
If so, the process proceeds to step S74. Note that after power-on
The elapse of the fixed time is determined by the timer in the timer circuit in the MPU 31.
Detected by counting. In step S72, M of the payout control board H
Within a predetermined time after the power is turned on, the PU 31
Receiving the confirmation key for main control board C from board C)
If not, press the confirmation key on the main control board C again at the specified time.
Number of times to retry waiting for
In other words, check if the number of retries has reached the third
Put out. If the third time has not been reached, step S7
Return to 1 and retry. If you have reached the third time
Proceeding to step S73, a timeout occurs and the payout is controlled.
The board H turns on the error lamp 23 and the MPU 31
The function stop circuit 39 stops the entire sequence of the payout control board H.
To stop. At step S74, the MPU 31
When the power is turned off, the key comparison determination unit 36
C) Backup area 3 of RAM 33 transmitted from
Key for confirming the main control board C held in the main control board 3a (main control board
(The value of the key random number counter 26 for confirmation of the plate C)
In step S71, the main control board C
Confirmation key for control board C (confirmation key for main control board C
Is compared with the value of the number counter 26)
judge. That is, the payout control board H is
The confirmation key on the control board C is changed to the reference information (updated when the power is turned off).
Key for confirmation of main control board C)
Make sure you are. Confirmation of main control board C
If the key matches the reference information, the current main control board
C is determined to be the same as before the power was turned off.
The authentication key comparison / determination process ends, and the steps shown in FIG.
Proceed to S63. The confirmation key on the main control board C
If they do not match, the current main control board C is the same as before the power was turned off.
And the payout control board H is in error.
The lamp 23 is turned on, and the function stop circuit 39 of the MPU 31 is turned on.
Stops the entire sequence of the payout control board H. Returning to the flowchart of FIG.
The main processing of the plate H will be described continuously. The above
After step S62A (confirmation key comparison determination process),
In step S63, a timer interrupt setting process is performed. So
Then, after making it possible to generate an interrupt, step S6
In step 4, enable each interrupt and start normal sequence
I do. After this interruption is permitted, a confirmation is made in step S65.
To update the value of the key random number counter 36 to "+1"
Execute new processing. In step S66, each process is executed
I do. Processing related to the game by the payout control board H is interrupted
Except for the processing, actual processing is performed in each of the processing (step S66).
Is performed. After the process in step S66, the step
In step S67, the initial value of the confirmation key random number counter 36 is
Execute the random number initial value update processing to be updated. And
In step S68, the process from step S64 is performed.
Check the elapsed time. As a result of the check,
A predetermined time (for example, 2 m
s) If it has not elapsed, the process returns to step S67,
Execute the random number initial value updating process in step S67 and repeat
Check the elapsed time. Actual processing of the previous step S64
When a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) elapses from the line, the processing is
The process moves to step S65. Here, the confirmation key is turned on when the power is turned on.
The normal mutual holding sequence will be described with reference to FIG.
I will tell. Fig. 12 shows the normal confirmation key when the power is turned on.
It is a figure for explaining a mutual maintenance sequence. FIG.
As shown in the figure, the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on.
Including ), The main control board C
Key for self confirmation held in up area 13a
(Key for confirming main control board C) is sent to payout control board H
I do. The payout control board H has been transmitted after the power is turned on.
The confirmation key of the main control board C is
a (reference information of main control board C when power is turned off)
(Authentication key). It
When the confirmation keys on the main control board C match, the payout control is performed.
The substrate H is stored in the backup area 33a.
Main control of own confirmation key (confirmation key for payout control board H)
Transmit to control board C. The main control board C is sent after the power is turned on.
The confirmation key of the dispensing control board H
Information stored in the backup area 13a (payment when power is turned off)
The key (confirmation key of the output control board H).
Make a comparison. Confirmation key of those payout control boards H
If it matches, the main control board C
"Confirmation OK" indicating that the mutual confirmation was OK
It is transmitted to the output control board H. The payout control board H
“OK” and sends “ACK” to main control board C
You. The main control board C is “ACK” from the payout control board H
To receive. In this way, immediately after power-on, the main
The control board C and the payout control board H are mutually confirmed,
Mutual confirmation of main control board C and payout control board H is OK
When there is, the main control board C and the payout control board H
Move to normal sequence. As described above, the pachinko machine P of this embodiment has
According to the main control board C, the key for self confirmation when the power is turned off
(Key for confirmation of main control board C) and payout control when power is turned off
Dispensing control board H as reference information transmitted from board H
Of the payout control board H after the power is turned on.
The check key of the payout control board H newly transmitted from the
Reference information (key for confirming payout control board H) and ratio
To determine the normality of the dispensing control board H,
The output control board H is provided with a self-check key (discharge system) when the power is turned off.
Key for confirming the control board H) and the main control board C when the power is turned off.
Key for confirming the main control board C as reference information transmitted from
The main control board C after power-on.
Reference information holding the received confirmation key of the main control board C
Information (key for confirmation of main control board C)
Since the normality of the board C is determined, the main control board C and the payout
The normality of the control board H can be mutually confirmed. In other words,
Control board C and dispensing control board H before power off and after power on
Can be mutually confirmed whether or not there has been a change. concrete
When the pachinko machine P is powered off, the main control board C or
It is assumed that one of the output control boards H has been replaced with an incorrect board.
When the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on, the illegal board is detected.
The main control board C or the payout control board H
Can be prevented. In addition, illegally modified systems
Control board (main control board C or dispensing control board H, etc.)
It can be prevented from being used illegally by being attached to
You. For example, after a game hall (pachinko store) is closed.
When the pachinko machine P is powered off, the main control board C
Or one of the payout control boards H has been replaced with an incorrect board.
Even if the pachinko machine P is powered on,
Can be easily detected, and the main control board C or payout
It is possible to prevent fraud on the control board H. In addition,
In order to perform wrongdoing about games such as making it easier to match
In the meantime, the main control board C is illegally remodeled (
Or a prize ball instruction is issued from the main control board C.
Payments such as unreasonably large amounts of balls being paid out even though they have not been done
The payout control board H is improper
Modified (including replacing with an incorrect board)
Also, in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the main control board C and
Since the normality of the dispensing control board H can be mutually confirmed,
Such fraud can be detected and the main control board C or the payout control
Fraud against the plate H can be prevented. Also, the main control board C
Alternatively, failure detection of the payout control board H can be performed. Also, the main control
Disconnection between the board C and the payout control board H can also be detected. Less than
From the above, it is necessary to obtain a reliable pachinko machine P
it can. The key random numbers for confirmation of the MPUs 11 and 31
The counters 26 and 36 are turned on after the comparison judgment of the confirmation key.
The next confirmation key is transmitted via output ports 15 and 35.
In the meantime, update your own confirmation key to be sent.
The main control board using the updated confirmation key
The normality of C and the dispensing control board H can be confirmed.
Main control board C and payout system
It is possible to prevent fraud on the control board H more highly,
Security can be realized. Further, the confirmation key random number counters 26 and 36
Is used as a confirmation key, so it is a simple
The normality of the control board C and the payout control board H can be confirmed. Further, confirmation key comparison / determination sections 27 and 37
From the control board of the other party within a predetermined time after the power is turned on.
Reception monitoring circuits 28, 3 for monitoring whether a confirmation key has been received
8 within the specified time after the power is turned on.
Non-reception that the confirmation key from the control board was not received
Based on the result, determine that the other control board is abnormal
Control board within the specified time after the power is turned on.
Even if the confirmation key is not sent from
The normality of the control board can be confirmed. The function stop circuit 2 of the MPUs 11 and 31
9 and 39 are for confirming that the control board of the other party is abnormal
Based on the comparison judgment results of the key comparison judgment units 27 and 37,
Control board having the confirmation key comparison / determination sections 27 and 37
Stop the specified operation, the control board of the other party is abnormal.
If it is, it is determined that the board is
Control unit having specified confirmation key comparison / determination units 27 and 37
The operation of the control board that is in abnormal
Use can be prevented. Here, the main control board C or the payout control board
When H is tampered with and mounted on pachinko machine P,
The figure for the sequence to detect the illegal control board
This will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 to FIG.
16 indicates that one of the main control board C and the payout control board H is not
FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram for detecting a positive substrate when the substrate is used.
You. First, the dispensing control board H was tampered with.
(For example, one with an unauthorized ROM installed)
A case where the confirmation key is not transmitted to the control board C will be described.
I do. As shown in FIG. 13, the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on.
The main control board
C is a key for self confirmation (key for confirmation of main control board C)
Is transmitted to the payout control board H, and the
Waits for the approval key, but pays out after the specified time
When the confirmation key from the control board H is not received,
Execute (retry) the above send and receive waits again
You. Payment control board even if the number of retries reaches, for example, three
If the confirmation key from H is not received,
The main control board C turns on the error lamp 23
Then, the entire sequence of the main control board C is stopped. this
Thus, the payout control board H is an illegally modified one.
Therefore, even if the confirmation key is not transmitted to the main control board C,
The main control board C may detect an incorrect payout control board H.
it can. Next, if the payout control board H was tampered with,
(For example, one with an unauthorized ROM installed)
About sending a false confirmation key to control board C
explain. As shown in FIG. 14, the power of the pachinko machine P is
When turned on (including those caused by blackout), main control
The board C is a self-check key (a key for checking the main control board C).
-) To the payout control board H, and
Waiting for the confirmation key of
Receive a fake confirmation key. Main control board C is already held
Key for checking the dispensing control board H when the power is turned off
Matches with the false confirmation key of this payout control board H after entering
A comparison is made as to whether or not they are performed. From the dispensing control board H
Since the confirmation key is fake, the confirmation key is incorrect.
And the main control board C turns on the error lamp 23.
Then, the entire sequence of the main control board C is stopped. This
As described above, the payout control board H has been tampered with,
Even when sending a false confirmation key to the main control board C,
The main control board C may detect an incorrect payout control board H.
it can. Next, a case where the main control board C has been tampered with
(For example, an unauthorized ROM is installed)
A case where the confirmation key is not transmitted to the control board H will be described.
I do. As shown in FIG. 15, the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on.
The main control board
C is a key for self confirmation (key for confirmation of main control board C)
The payout control board H is not transmitted to the payout control board H.
Waiting for the confirmation key from the board C
Even after the elapse of the confirmation key from the main control board C is not received.
If this is not the case, execute the above reception wait again (retry).
You. Even if the number of retries reaches, for example, three, the main control board C
If the confirmation key is not received from
And the payout control board H turns on the error lamp 23.
Then, the entire sequence of the payout control board H is stopped. This
The main control board C has been tampered with.
If the confirmation key is not sent to the payout control board H
Also, the payout control board H may detect an incorrect main control board C.
Can be. Next, the main control board C that has been tampered with
(For example, an unauthorized ROM is installed)
About sending a false confirmation key to control board H
explain. As shown in FIG. 16, the power of the pachinko machine P
When turned on (including those caused by blackout), main control
The board C is a false self-confirmation key (the main control board C
Authentication key) to the payout control board H. Dispensing control board
H is a key for confirming the stored main control board C when the power is turned off.
And a key for false confirmation of the main control board C after the power is turned on.
Are compared to determine whether or not. Main control board C
The verification key from is fake, so the verification key
Do not match, and the payout control board H displays the error lamp 23
Is turned on to stop the entire sequence of the payout control board H.
You. In this way, the main control board C has been tampered with.
Then, a false confirmation key is transmitted to the payout control board H.
Even in the case, the payout control board H detects an incorrect main control board C
can do. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.
Instead, modifications can be made as described below. (1) In the above embodiment, the number of retries
Is three times, but may be any number. (2) In the above-described embodiment, the identification information
Authentication key) in the RAMs 13 and 33
However, the identification information (confirmation key) is stored in the ROMs 12 and 32.
You may make it hold | maintain. (3) In the above-described embodiment, each control board
We use a verification key (random number) as identification information,
This confirmation key is not limited to numbers, it can be characters or
Symbols or numbers and their combination
Is also good. (4) In the above embodiment, the main control board C
Pays his / her own confirmation key (confirmation key for main control board C)
After sending to the payout control board H, the payout control board H
Confirmation key (confirmation key for payout control board H)
Is sent to the board C, but the payout control board H
Main control of own confirmation key (confirmation key for payout control board H)
After sending to the control board C, the main control board C
Key (confirmation key for main control board C) to pay-out control board H
You may make it transmit. (5) In the above embodiment, the normal sequence
During the power switch, i.e., after the
Update the confirmation key appropriately between
Update the confirmation key only when the power is turned off.
Is also good. (6) In the above embodiment, the first control board
Is the main control board C, and the second control board is the payout control board H
However, the first and second control boards are replaced with a main control board C,
Dispensing control board H, display control board, lamp control board, audio
Suitable as two of various sub-control boards such as control boards
May be used. (7) In the above-described embodiment, the power is transmitted when the power is turned off.
Refers to the confirmation key of the control board of the other party
The key for confirming the control board of the other party
Is fixed information (fixed value), and this fixed information is referred to in advance as reference information.
Information stored in the control
Compare the board confirmation key (fixed value) with the reference information
To determine the normality of the other control board
Is also good. (8) In the above embodiment, the error lamp
23, the occurrence of an abnormality is notified to the outside.
The buzzer may notify the outside of the occurrence of abnormalities
And the effects related to the LCD 6 and the game in which the variable display is performed.
Exclude speakers that output sound and other game-related information.
Notifies the occurrence of abnormalities by the equipment that outputs to the
Or a hall con to manage the amusement arcade
Signal to an external device such as a computer
An output circuit that powers up the machine
May be centrally managed. (9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG.
Thus, the main control board C and the payout control board H are mutually normal.
The main control board C or the dispensing control board
Only one control board of H, normal of other control board
You may confirm it. That is, the main control board C
Only, refer to the key for checking the dispensing control board H when the power is turned off.
Store as information and check the payout control board H after power-on
The key for the main control board C is compared with the stored reference information.
Only to determine the normality of the dispensing control board H,
Or, only the payout control board H and the main control board when the power is turned off.
The confirmation key of C is stored as reference information, and after the power is turned on.
Compare the confirmation key on the main control board C with the stored reference information
Then, the normality of the main control board C is determined by the payout control board H.
You may just be. (10) In the above-described embodiment, when the power is turned off,
Refer to the transmitted confirmation key on the control board of the other party
Information of the other party transmitted after the power is turned on.
Compare the control board confirmation key with the stored reference information.
To determine the normality of the other control board.
Among the confirmation keys that have been transmitted one after the other,
The transmitted confirmation key is stored as reference information.
The confirmation key transmitted to the user is compared with the stored reference information.
To determine the normality of the other control board
Is also good. In this case, the control board of the other
An abnormality (for example, a failure or disconnection) can be detected. (11) The present invention employs a different
It may be carried out on an IP pachinko machine or the like. For example, once large
When it hits, it includes it multiple times (for example, twice, 3
Times) Until the jackpot condition occurs, the expected jackpot value is high
Pachinko machines that can be used
Called profit. ). In addition,
After a symbol is displayed, a ball is won in a predetermined area.
Pachinko machines that enter a special game state as a requirement
May be implemented. In addition to pachinko machines,
Arranged ball pachinko, sparrow ball, so-called pachinko machine
And other types of gaming machines such as
You may make it implement. Note that the slot machine, for example,
Operation lever in the state where it is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined
The pattern is changed by operating
The symbol is stopped and fixed by operating
It is. Therefore, as a basic concept of the slot machine,
"After changing the symbol row consisting of multiple symbols,
It has variable display means for confirming and displaying the starting operation means (eg
For example, the design changes due to the operation of the control lever)
Operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button)
Due to the cause or after a predetermined time has elapsed
The fluctuation of the pattern is stopped, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is the specific symbol
Special game that is advantageous to the player, as a requirement
Slot provided with special game state generating means for generating a state
In this case, the game media is coins,
Dal and the like are typical examples. Note that the pachinko machine and the slot machine are compatible.
As a specific example of a combined gaming machine, a diagram consisting of multiple symbols
A variable display hand that confirms and displays the pattern after displaying the pattern row
It has a step and does not have a handle for launching the ball
Is included. In this case, a predetermined operation (button operation)
After a predetermined amount of balls is thrown based on
The pattern starts to change due to the work, for example, the stop button
Button operation or when a predetermined time elapses.
With, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and the final figure at the time of the stop
As a necessary condition that the pattern is a so-called jackpot design
A jackpot condition that is advantageous to the player is generated,
Means that a large amount of balls are dispensed to the lower tray.
You. As is apparent from the above description, the present invention
According to this, one control board of the first and second control boards
Is a transmission method for transmitting its own identification information to the other control board.
And the other control board has identification information of one control board.
Storage means for storing information in advance as reference information;
The identification information transmitted from the control board of
Compared to the reference information remembered, one of the control boards
And means for comparing and judging the
Control board or second control board which is the other control board
The second control board, the normality of which is the other control board
Or a reliable gaming machine that can be checked on the first control board
Can be provided.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a game board of the pachinko machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of an NMI interrupt process executed by a main control board. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a main process executed by a main control board. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an initialization process that is separately executed in the main process of the main control board and the payout control board when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a comparison and determination process of a payout control board confirmation key executed by the main control board. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of an NMI interrupt process executed by the payout control board. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a main process executed in the payout control board of the pachinko machine. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a process of comparing and determining a key for confirming a main control board executed by a payout control board. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a normal mutual holding sequence of confirmation keys when power is turned off. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a normal mutual holding sequence of a confirmation key when the power is turned on. FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram for detecting an illegal payout control board in the main control board. FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram for detecting an incorrect payout control board in the main control board. FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram for detecting an incorrect main control board in the payout control board. FIG. 16 is a sequence diagram for detecting an incorrect main control board in the payout control board. [Description of Signs] 11, 31 MPU (transmission means) 15, 35 input / output port (transmission means) 13a, 33a backup area (storage means) 26, 36 ... key random number counter for confirmation (random number generation means, update) Means) 27, 37… confirmation key comparison / determination section (comparison / determination means) 28, 38… reception monitoring circuit (monitoring means) 29, 39… function halt circuit (stopping means) 50b… power-off monitoring circuit (power-off detection means) ) C: Main control board (first control board) H: Dispensing control board (second control board)

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[Procedure for Amendment] [Date of Submission] May 21, 2003 (2003.5.2
1) [Procedure amendment 1] [Document name to be amended] Description [Item name to be amended] Claims [Amendment method] Change [Contents of amendment] [Claims] A game machine having a first control board and a second control board, wherein one of the first and second control boards transmits its own identification information to the other control board. Means for storing the identification information of the one control board in advance as reference information, and the storage means for storing the identification information transmitted from the one control board in the storage means. compared to the reference information has been, and a comparison and determination means for determining the normality of one of the control board, the comparison determination unit, the other party within a predetermined time after power-on
Monitor that monitors whether or not identification information has been received from the control board
Steps are provided, and the other party is
That the identification information from the control board was not received
Based on the result of non-reception monitoring by the monitoring means
A gaming machine which determines that a control board is abnormal .

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. A gaming machine having a first control board and a second control board for performing control related to a game, wherein one of the first and second control boards is controlled. The board includes transmission means for transmitting its own identification information to the other control board, and the other control board has storage means for storing the identification information of the one control board in advance as reference information; and A gaming machine comprising: comparison determination means for comparing the identification information transmitted from the control board with reference information stored in the storage means to determine the normality of one of the control boards. .