JP2011188936A5 - - Google Patents

Description

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
A game control microcomputer incorporating a control CPU for executing control of the game based on the game control processing program and transmitting control information based on the game progress control;
A random number circuit that is built in or externally attached to the game control microcomputer and generates numerical data to be a random value;
Data storage means having a backup area in which stored data is retained even if power supply is stopped;
A directing device for directing;
Effect control means for performing output control by the effect device based on control information received from the game control microcomputer;
With
The random number circuit includes:
Numeric value updating means for updating and outputting numerical data according to a predetermined procedure;
Random value storage means for capturing and storing numerical data output from the numerical value updating means as a random number value;
Including
The game control microcomputer is:
Power interruption processing execution means for executing power interruption processing for enabling recovery based on data held in the backup area when a power interruption condition is satisfied;
A start command means for performing a start command when power supply continues for a certain period of time without stopping after the power-off process is performed;
A game return determination means for determining whether power supply to the gaming machine is started or whether the control state is returned in response to the start command;
A game control state return means for returning based on the data held in the backup area when the game return determination means determines that the control state is to be returned;
When the game return determination means determines not to return the control state, first control information capable of specifying non-return is transmitted to the effect control means, and the game control state return means returns the control state. Power supply start time control information transmitting means for transmitting second control information capable of specifying a return to the effect control means,
Control determining means for making a predetermined determination by the control CPU based on a random number value generated by the random number circuit;
While the numerical data output from the numerical value updating means based on the input of a predetermined signal is stored in the random number storage means, the random number storage means is turned on to restrict the storage of new numerical data, while the random value storage means A predetermined flag that is turned off when the numerical value data stored in is read by the control CPU at the read timing of the random number value and permits storage of new numerical data;
Control start time processing means for turning off the predetermined flag when game control by the control CPU is started;
After executing the power interruption process, when waiting for the power supply to stop, the power interruption standby time processing means for turning off the predetermined flag,
Including
The production control means includes
Control information storage means capable of storing a plurality of control information received from the game control microcomputer;
Control state update means for reading the control information received earliest from the control information storage means, and updating the control state of the effect control means based on the read control information;
Effect output control means for performing output control of the effect device based on the control state of the effect control means;
Data holding means for holding data including control information stored in the control information storage means even if power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
Effect return determination means for determining whether or not the control state can be returned when power supply to the gaming machine is started;
Regardless of whether or not the first control information or the second control information is received when the effect return determination means determines that the control state can be returned, the effect control means Effect control state return means for returning the control state based on the data held by the data holding means;
When the first control information is received, the non-returning time control means for setting the control state of the effect control means to be the control state when the game is not returned;
When either the first control information or the second control information is received after the power supply to the gaming machine is started, based on the control state of the effect control means by the effect output control means Effect output control starting means for starting output control of the effect device;
Including
The control state update unit stores the game control in the control information storage unit after receiving power to the gaming machine and before receiving either the first control information or the second control information. Even when control information received from the microcomputer is stored, the control state of the effect control means is updated based on the received control information.
It is characterized by that.
The gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
A game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting control information (command) based on the progress control of the game;
An effect device (such as the liquid crystal display 51) that performs an effect;
Effect control means (sub control unit 91) for performing output control by the effect device (liquid crystal display 51 or the like) based on control information (command) received from the game control means (main control unit 41);
With
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Game data holding means (backup power supply) for holding at least a part of game data (stored in RAM 507) even if power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
A game return determination means for determining whether or not to return the control state when power supply to the gaming machine is started;
When the game return determination means determines that the control state is to be restored, at least a part of the control state of the game control means (main control unit 41) is stored in the game data (RAM 507) held by the game data holding means. Game control state return means for returning based on the stored data),
When the game return determination means determines not to return the control state, non-return-time control information (setting command indicating start of setting, error command indicating RAM abnormality) is sent to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). Non-return control information transmitting means for transmitting,
Return control information transmission means for transmitting the return control information (return command) to the effect control means (sub control unit 91) when the game control state return means returns the control state;
First detection means (a latch flip-flop 557A) for detecting that a predetermined signal (on of the start switch 7) is input;
Second detection means (switch input determination processing) for detecting that the predetermined signal (on of the start switch 7) is input;
Numerical data updating means (random number sequence changing circuit 555) for updating numerical data;
Updated by the numerical data updating means (random number sequence changing circuit 555) based on the detection of the input of the predetermined signal (on of the start switch 7) by the first detecting means (latch flip-flop 557A). Random number extraction means (random number latch selector 558A) for extracting numerical data as a random value and storing it in a first numerical data storage area (random number register R1D);
After the numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area (random value register R1D) by the random number extraction means (random number latch selector 558A), the random number extraction is performed until the stored numerical data is read out. New numerical data is not stored by the means (random number latch selector 558A), and numerical data holding means (new data) that holds the numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage area (random number register R1D) Prohibiting the latching of numerical data)
A numerical value for determining whether or not numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area (random number register R1D) at every fixed time (about 2.24 ms) (whether or not the random number latch flag is set). Data storage judging means;
When the numerical data storage determining means determines that numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area (random number register R1D) (the random number latch flag is set), the first numerical data By reading the numerical data stored in the storage area (random value register R1D), the numerical data holding unit releases the numerical data, and the read numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area ( Numerical data reading means for storing in a second numerical data storage area (random value storage work) different from the random value register R1D);
Based on the fact that the second detection means (switch input determination processing) has detected the input of the predetermined signal (on of the start switch 7), it is stored in the second numerical data storage area (random number storage work). Game-related decision processing means (internal lottery) for performing a process for making a decision related to a game using the numerical data that is stored,
Including
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
Control information storage means (receiving buffer) capable of storing a plurality of control information (commands) received from the game control means (main control unit 41);
The control information (command) received earliest is read from the control information storage means (reception buffer), and the control state of the effect control means (sub control unit 91) is updated based on the read control information (command). Control state updating means;
Effect output control means for performing output control of the effect device (liquid crystal display 51 or the like) based on the control state of the effect control means (sub-control unit 91);
An effect that retains at least a part of effect data (stored data in the RAM 91c) including control information (command) stored in the control information storage means (reception buffer) even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Data holding means;
Effect return determination means for determining whether or not the control state can be returned when power supply to the gaming machine is started;
When the effect return determination means determines that it is possible to return the control state, the non-return control information (setting command indicating setting start, error command indicating RAM abnormality) or the return control information ( Regardless of whether or not a return command is received, effect control state return means for returning the control state of the effect control means (sub control unit 91) based on the effect data;
When the non-returning control information (setting command indicating start of setting, error command indicating RAM abnormality) is received, the control state of the effect control means (sub-control unit 91) is set to the control state (setting of non-returning game) A game non-returning control means, such as a change notification control pattern and a RAM abnormal error control pattern),
When the non-return-time control information (setting command indicating start of setting, error command indicating RAM abnormality) or the return-time control information (return command) is received after power supply to the gaming machine is started And an effect output control starting means for starting output control of the effect device (liquid crystal display 51 or the like) based on a control state of the effect control means (sub control unit 91) by the effect output control means,
Including
After the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the control state update means is configured to perform the non-return control information (setting command indicating setting start, error command indicating RAM abnormality) or the return control information (return command). Even when the control information storage means stores the control information (command received before power interruption) received from the game control means (main control means 41) before receiving any of the above, The control state of the effect control means (sub control unit 91) is updated based on the received control information (command received before power interruption).
According to this feature, it is determined whether or not numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area at regular intervals. When numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area, The numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage area is read out, and the numerical data holding means is released from the numerical data holding means, and the numerical value is stored in the first numerical data storage area due to noise or the like. Even if the data is stored and the numerical data is retained, the state does not continue for a certain period of time and is extracted at the timing when the process for making a decision related to the game is performed with the detection of a predetermined signal It is possible to acquire the numerical data obtained.
The numerical data storage determining means determines that new numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area, and whenever the numerical data is read from the first numerical data storage area, the second numerical data is stored. The numerical data in the storage area is updated to the numerical data read from the first numerical data storage area, that is, the newly extracted numerical data, and the game-related determination processing means is stored in the first numerical data storage area. Since the numerical data stored in the second numerical data storage area is used instead of the stored numerical data, noise is added to the signal line after the numerical data is read from the first numerical data storage area. Even if the numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage area changes, the numerical data in the second numerical data storage area used by the game related determination processing means is affected. No Rukoto, even if such a determination can be made relating to the game by using the numerical data given signal is extracted by the detected timing.
Also, since the output control of the effect device based on the control state of the effect control means does not start until the return time control information transmitted when the control state of the game control means returns, the game control means fails. Even if the non-returning control information cannot be transmitted, the output of the effect device does not recover, and even in such a situation, the control state of the game control means and the output state of the effect device are matched. Can be made.
In addition, after the power supply starts, the production control means is in a state before receiving the non-return control information or the return control information, and has already been received even if the output of the production device has not been restored. If the control information remains in the control information storage means, the control state of the effect control means is updated based on the received control information. After receiving the return-time control information, the control state is updated. Since the output of the effect device starts based on this, even when the control information storage means stores the control information that is not yet reflected, it can be reflected in the control state of the effect control means.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
A game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting control information (command) based on the progress control of the game;
An effect device (such as the liquid crystal display 51) that performs an effect;
Effect control means (sub control unit 91) for performing output control by the effect device (liquid crystal display 51 or the like) based on control information (command) received from the game control means (main control unit 41);
With
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Game data holding means (backup power supply) for holding at least a part of game data (stored in RAM 507) even if power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
A game return determination means for determining whether or not to return the control state when power supply to the gaming machine is started;
When the game return determination means determines that the control state is to be restored, at least a part of the control state of the game control means (main control unit 41) is stored in the game data (RAM 507) held by the game data holding means. Game control state return means for returning based on the stored data),
When the game return determination means determines not to return the control state, non-return-time control information (setting command indicating start of setting, error command indicating RAM abnormality) is sent to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). Non-return control information transmitting means for transmitting,
Return control information transmission means for transmitting the return control information (return command) to the effect control means (sub control unit 91) when the game control state return means returns the control state;
First detection means (a latch flip-flop 557A) for detecting that a predetermined signal (on of the start switch 7) is input;
Second detection means (switch input determination processing) for detecting that the predetermined signal (on of the start switch 7) is input;
Numerical data updating means (random number sequence changing circuit 555) for updating numerical data;
Updated by the numerical data updating means (random number sequence changing circuit 555) based on the detection of the input of the predetermined signal (on of the start switch 7) by the first detecting means (latch flip-flop 557A). Random number extraction means (random number latch selector 558A) for extracting numerical data as a random value and storing it in a first numerical data storage area (random number register R1D);
After the numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area (random value register R1D) by the random number extraction means (random number latch selector 558A), the random number extraction is performed until the stored numerical data is read out. New numerical data is not stored by the means (random number latch selector 558A), and numerical data holding means (new data) that holds the numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage area (random number register R1D) Prohibiting the latching of numerical data)
Interrupt generating means for generating an interrupt (random number latch interrupt) when numerical data is stored in the numerical data storage area (random number register R1D);
By reading the numerical data stored in the numerical data storage area (random number value register R1D) in response to the interrupt generation means generating the interrupt (random number latch interrupt), the numerical data The holding of the numerical data by the holding means is released, and the read numerical data is stored in a second numerical data storage area (random number storage work) different from the first numerical data storage area (random number register R1D). Numerical data reading means (random value latch interrupt processing (modification)),
Based on the fact that the second detection means (switch input determination processing) has detected the input of the predetermined signal (on of the start switch 7), it is stored in the second numerical data storage area (random number storage work). Game-related decision processing means (internal lottery) for performing a process for making a decision related to a game using the numerical data that is stored,
Including
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
Control information storage means (receiving buffer) capable of storing a plurality of control information (commands) received from the game control means (main control unit 41);
The control information (command) received earliest is read from the control information storage means (reception buffer), and the control state of the effect control means (sub control unit 91) is updated based on the read control information (command). Control state updating means;
Effect output control means for performing output control of the effect device (liquid crystal display 51 or the like) based on the control state of the effect control means (sub-control unit 91);
An effect that retains at least a part of effect data (stored data in the RAM 91c) including control information (command) stored in the control information storage means (reception buffer) even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Data holding means;
Effect return determination means for determining whether or not the control state can be returned when power supply to the gaming machine is started;
When the effect return determination means determines that it is possible to return the control state, the non-return control information (setting command indicating setting start, error command indicating RAM abnormality) or the return control information ( Regardless of whether or not a return command is received, effect control state return means for returning the control state of the effect control means (sub control unit 91) based on the effect data;
When the non-returning control information (setting command indicating start of setting, error command indicating RAM abnormality) is received, the control state of the effect control means (sub-control unit 91) is set to the control state (setting of non-returning game) A game non-returning control means, such as a change notification control pattern and a RAM abnormal error control pattern),
When the non-return-time control information (setting command indicating start of setting, error command indicating RAM abnormality) or the return-time control information (return command) is received after power supply to the gaming machine is started And an effect output control starting means for starting output control of the effect device (liquid crystal display 51 or the like) based on a control state of the effect control means (sub control unit 91) by the effect output control means,
Including
After the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the control state update means is configured to perform the non-return control information (setting command indicating setting start, error command indicating RAM abnormality) or the return control information (return command). Even when the control information storage means stores the control information (command received before power interruption) received from the game control means (main control means 41) before receiving any of the above, The control state of the effect control means (sub control unit 91) is updated based on the received control information (command received before power interruption).
According to this feature, an interruption occurs when numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area, and the numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage area is read in response to the interrupt. The numerical data holding by the numerical data holding means is released, and even if the numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area due to noise or the like, the numerical data is immediately received in response to the occurrence of an interrupt. Since it is read out and new numerical data can be stored, even if numerical data is stored due to noise, etc., it is extracted at the timing when processing for making a decision related to the game is performed with detection of a predetermined signal It is possible to acquire the numerical data obtained.
Further, every time numerical data is read from the first numerical data storage area when new numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area and an interruption occurs, the numerical data in the second numerical data storage area Is updated to the numerical data read from the first numerical data storage area, that is, the newly extracted numerical data, and the game-related determining means stores the numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage area. Instead, since the numerical data stored in the second numerical data storage area is used, after the numerical data is read from the first numerical data storage area, the numerical data changes due to noise on the signal line. Even in such a case, there is no effect on the numerical data in the second numerical data storage area used by the game-related determining means. In the extracted numerical data can make a decision related to the game using.
Also, since the output control of the effect device based on the control state of the effect control means does not start until the return time control information transmitted when the control state of the game control means returns, the game control means fails. Even if the non-returning control information cannot be transmitted, the output of the effect device does not recover, and even in such a situation, the control state of the game control means and the output state of the effect device are matched. Can be made.
In addition, after the power supply starts, the production control means is in a state before receiving the non-return control information or the return control information, and has already been received even if the output of the production device has not been restored. If the control information remains in the control information storage means, the control state of the effect control means is updated based on the received control information. After receiving the return-time control information, the control state is updated. Since the output of the effect device starts based on this, even when the control information storage means stores the control information that is not yet reflected, it can be reflected in the control state of the effect control means.

In the means 1 and 2, the numerical data holding means extracts the random number until the stored numerical data is read out after the numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area by the random number extracting means. The numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage area may be retained by prohibiting new extraction of numerical data by the means, or the random number extraction may be performed in the first numerical data storage area. After the numerical data is stored by the means, the storage in the first numerical data storage area is prohibited even if the random number extracting means extracts the numerical data until the stored numerical data is read. Thus, the numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage area may be held.
In addition, in the means 1 and 2, the game-related decision processing means performing the process for making a decision related to a game may be a process of making a decision related to a game itself or related to a game. It may be a process of determining numerical data as a lottery value when making a decision. In the latter case, it is not necessary to make a decision related to the game at that time.
The first detection means is detection means for detecting an input of a predetermined signal that triggers the random number extraction means to extract numerical data, and the second detection means is the game-related determination processing means. Is a detection means for detecting the input of a predetermined signal that triggers a process for making a decision related to a game, and the first detection means and the second detection means are configured separately. good. The predetermined signal detection method by the first detection means and the predetermined signal detection method by the second detection means may be the same method or different methods.
Further, in the means 1 and 2, when the game return determination means determines whether or not to return the control state when power supply to the gaming machine is started, the control state can be returned from the game data. It includes not only those that determine whether or not, but also those that determine whether or not to perform control that does not intentionally return the control state by an initialization operation or the like.
In addition, in the means 1 and 2, the effect control means is not limited to the one that directly controls the output of the effect device. And a second effect control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device, the first effect control unit and the second effect control unit are combined to Production control means is configured.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The game control means (main control unit 41)
When power interruption conditions (detection of a voltage drop signal) are established, power interruption processing (electric power interruption processing (power interruption processing ()) is made possible based on the game data (stored in the RAM 507) held by the game data holding means. Power interruption processing execution means for executing main)),
A start command means for performing a start command (user reset) when the power supply continues for a certain time without stopping after the power cut processing (power cut processing (main));
Including
The game control state return means returns to the control state before the power interruption process based on the game data (stored data in the RAM 507) held by the game data holding means in response to the activation command (user reset). With
The game control means, after executing the power interruption process (power interruption process (main)), during the period of waiting for the power supply to stop, the first numerical data storage area (random value register R1D) The numerical data is stored by the numerical data holding means by reading out the stored numerical data when it is determined whether the numerical data is stored. It is further characterized by further comprising: a power-on standby holding release means for releasing (a dummy reading of numerical data after the power-off process).
According to this feature, when the voltage is temporarily reduced due to a momentary power interruption or the like and the power interruption process is executed, a start command is issued when the power supply does not stop even after a certain period of time. When the numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area during the period when the power supply is stopped, the numerical data is read out by the numerical data holding means. Numeric data retention is released, voltage temporarily becomes unstable, such as momentary power failure, noise is applied to the signal line, and the numeric data is stored in the first numeric data storage area. Even if the status remains as it is, it is immediately read out and new numeric data can be stored in the first numeric data storage area. Held by etc. Numerical data using without relevant decision will be made to the game was, it is possible to prevent conducted a lottery using numerical extracted at a timing different from that of the original draw trigger.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The game control means (main control unit 41) stores the numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage area (random number register R1D) after the game control means is activated and before starting the progress control of the game. It is characterized in that it includes start-up retention release means (dummy readout of numerical data at start-up) that cancels the retention of numerical data by the numerical data holding means by reading out.
According to this feature, after starting the game control means, the numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage area is read out before the game progress control is started, and the numerical data holding means holds the numerical data. When the power is turned on or the voltage at the momentary power failure is unstable, noise is applied to the signal line and the numerical data is stored in the first numerical data storage area. Even if the state is kept, it is read before the progress control of the game is performed so that new numerical data can be stored in the first numerical data storage area. After returning from the stop, there is no decision related to the game using the numerical data held by noise etc., and the lottery is performed using the numerical value extracted at a timing different from the original lottery opportunity Teshima It can be prevented.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The game-related determination processing means is provided on the condition that the predetermined signal (on of the start switch 7) is continuously detected for a predetermined period (about 2.24 ms) by the second detection means (switch input determination processing). In addition, a process (internal lottery) for making a decision related to the game is performed.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a process for making a decision related to a game from being performed even if a predetermined signal is erroneously detected due to noise such as static electricity.

The gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The game control means (main control unit 41)
A non-volatile memory (ROM 506) for storing an identification code (ID number) individually assigned to each gaming machine;
Initial numerical data generation means (random number circuit setting) for generating initial numerical data (start value of numerical data) based on the identification code (ID number) stored in the nonvolatile memory (ROM 506) when power supply is started Processing) and
With
The numerical data updating means (random number sequence changing circuit 555) is configured to calculate the numerical value from initial numerical data (start value of numerical data) generated by the initial numerical data generating means (random number circuit setting process) when power supply is started. It is characterized by starting data update.
According to this feature, the updating of the numerical data is started from the initial numerical data generated based on the identification code individually assigned to each gaming machine. Therefore, the initial numerical data is different for each gaming machine, and the initial numerical data is different. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent fraud in which a predetermined signal is detected aiming at the timing of specific numerical data.

The gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The numerical data updating means (random number sequence changing circuit 555) inputs an operation clock (random number clock) having a different period from the operation clock (control clock) for operating the game control means (main control unit 41). Then, the numerical data is updated.
According to this feature, since the operation of the game control means and the update cycle of the numerical data are synchronized, it is possible to prevent the random value used by the game related determination means from being biased and Even if the board is connected, it becomes impossible to specify the update period of the numerical data from the operation of the game control means, so that it is possible to effectively prevent an illegal act of detecting a predetermined signal aiming at the timing of specific numerical data. .

The gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
The numerical data updating means (random number sequence changing circuit 555) inputs an operation clock (random number clock) with a predetermined period to update the numerical data,
The game control means operates based on an input state of an operation clock (random number clock) input to the numerical data update means (random number sequence change circuit 555). It includes an operation clock abnormality determining means (random circuit abnormality inspection process) for determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent fraud in which processing for making a decision related to a game is performed while the numerical data is not normally updated by the numerical data updating means, that is, the numerical data is fixed.

The gaming machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8,
When the effect control means (sub-control unit 91) determines that the effect return determination means cannot return the control state, the non-return control information (setting command indicating start of setting, RAM abnormality is displayed). Control information (command) stored in the control information storage means (reception buffer) and the effect control means (regardless of whether or not the return-time control information (return command) is received) Control state initialization means for initializing the control state of the sub-control unit 91) is included.
According to this feature, even when the control state of the effect control means cannot be restored, the output of the effect device does not stop when the return control information is received from the game control means, and the initialized control is performed. The output control of the rendering device can be started according to the state.

The gaming machine according to means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9,
After the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the effect output control means is configured to perform the non-return control information (setting command indicating setting start, error command indicating RAM abnormality) or the return control information (return command). In the period until any of the above is received, the rendering device (the liquid crystal display 51 or the like) is controlled to a predetermined output state (output corresponding to the pattern being restored).
According to this feature, after the power supply is started, it is possible to determine in what state the effect control means is currently in the state before the output of the effect device starts based on the control state of the effect control means. Can be easily confirmed.

The gaming machine according to means 11 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9,
A game control board (game control board 40) on which the game control means (main control unit 41) is mounted;
An effect control board (effect control board 90) on which the effect control means (sub-control unit 91) is mounted;
With
The power of the effect control board (effect control board 90) is supplied via the game control board (game control board 40), and the control information (command) is sent to the effect control board (effect control board 90). A transmission signal line (command transmission line) and a power supply line (power supply line) are connected to the effect control board (effect control board 90) through one connector.
According to this feature, unless the signal line for transmitting control information from the game control unit is connected to the effect control unit, power is not supplied to the effect control unit, and only the effect control unit operates. There is nothing.

The gaming machine according to means 12 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 11,
After the start of power supply to the gaming machine, the effect control means (sub control unit 91) is configured to perform the non-return control information (setting command indicating start of setting, error command indicating RAM abnormality) or control during return. Inspection that controls to the inspection state (inspection mode) for inspecting the rendering device (liquid crystal display 51, etc.) when a predetermined time (return waiting time) has elapsed without receiving any information (return command) It is characterized by including control means (a modification of the startup process (sub)).
According to this feature, since it is possible to control the inspection control state only by starting without connecting to the game control means, it is possible to easily inspect the stage device at the development stage or manufacturing stage of the gaming machine. it can.

When the start value is set to a value based on the ID number, a part or all of the calculation for performing a predetermined scramble process on the ID number and the calculation such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using the ID number are performed. It is only necessary to execute and use the calculated value as the start value. When the start value is changed at each system reset, for example, the count value of the free run counter built in the main control unit 41 is set to a predetermined internal register (random number start) provided in the main control unit 41 when the system reset occurs. Value register). Then, by using the stored value of the random number start value register as it is at the time of initial setting or by using the value obtained by substituting the stored value into a predetermined arithmetic function (for example, a hash function), the start value is It may be determined at random. The free-run counter only needs to be backed up using a backup power source common to the backup location on the game control board 40. Alternatively, the free-run counter may be backed up by a power source provided separately from a backup power source used for a backup area in the RAM 507 or the like. Thus, by the free run counter it is backed up by backup power source, even when the power supply stops, the predetermined period will be counted value in the free run counter is stored.

Interrupts controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 include a non-maskable interrupt NMI and a maskable interrupt INT. The non-maskable interrupt NMI is an interrupt that is unconditionally accepted even when the CPU 505 is in an interrupt-disabled state. An interrupt that occurs. The maskable interrupt INT is an interrupt that can permit / prohibit acceptance of an interrupt request by a setting instruction of the CPU 505, and multiple interrupts can be executed by setting priority. The cause of maskable interrupt INT is that a low level signal has been input to external maskable interrupt terminal XINT (also used as input port P3) for a certain period of time, and a timeout has occurred in the timer circuit included in CTC 508 A plurality of types of interrupt factors such as the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to data transmission in the serial communication circuit 511 and the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to the acquisition of numerical data as a random number value in the random number circuit 509 It only has to be defined.

The random number sequence change setting circuit 556 changes the random number update rule by software in response to the bit number [1-0] of the first random number initial setting KRS1 being “01”. The random number update rule is controlled using the random number sequence change register RDSC (address 2034H) among the built-in registers included in the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of the random number sequence change register RDSC. FIG. 13B shows an example of setting contents in each bit of random number sequence change request data stored in the random number sequence change register RDSC. The random number sequence change request data RDSC0 stored in the bit number [0] of the random number sequence change register RDSC indicates the presence / absence of a random number sequence change request when the random number update rule is changed by software. In the example shown in FIG. 13B, when the random number sequence change request is not made by software, the bit value of the random number sequence change request data RDSC0 is “0”. The bit value is “1”.

The game start signal SS1 is not limited to that transmitted directly from the start switch 7. As an example, a timer circuit is provided that measures the time during which the output signal from the start switch 7 is on and outputs a game start signal SS1 when the measured time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 ms). May be.

The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 506 when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Then, a stop control table is created for each rotating reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

Next, access to the RAM 507 is permitted (Sa4), and RAM parities of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 507 are calculated (Sa5). Next, after obtaining the states of the stop switch 36 a and the automatic checkout switch 36 b and setting valid / invalid of the stop function and automatic checkout function in a specific register of the main control unit 41 (Sa6). Clear the input data of each switch acquired in the port input processing described later, the final data of each switch that shows the same state as the previous and current input data, and the edge data of each switch that shows a different state of the previous and current final data. (Sa7), and the power interruption flag indicating that a power failure has been detected is further cleared (Sa8). Further, the value of the door monitoring timer for measuring the monitoring interval of the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 and the history of the input state of the detection signal from the door opening detection switch 25 are cleared (Sa9), the operation detection command transmission request and the door are cleared. The command transmission request 2 is cleared and the door command transmission request 1 is set (Sa10).

In the step of Se58, it is determined whether or not a change from on to off of the settlement switch 10 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating the rise of the settlement switch 10 is set. If the change of on from the off of the settlement switch 10 is not detected in the step of Se58, the process returns to the step of Se9, and if the change of on from the off of the settlement switch 10 is detected, the edge data is cleared (Se59). Then, based on whether or not the replay game flag is set in the RAM 507, it is determined whether or not the game is a replay game (Se60), and if the game is a replay game, the process returns to Se9. If the game is not a replay game in the step of Se60, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (Se61). If the value of the BET counter is 0, the process proceeds to the step of Se63, and the value of the BET counter is 0. Otherwise, a bet amount settlement flag indicating that the already set bet amount is to be settled is set in the RAM 507 (Se62), and the process proceeds to Step Se63. In Se63 step, they were used in the hopper motor 34 b drives the pay out the credit counter or medals value amount stored in the BET counter control, that medals or betting amount set is stored as a credit medal Settlement process is performed in which the control to return is performed. Then, after the settlement process in the step of Se63, the input impossible flag set in the RAM 507 is cleared (Se64), and the process returns to the step of Se9.

As shown in FIG. 45B, the random number clock RCLK rises from a low level to a high level at timings T10, T11, T12,. The random number clock RCLK is supplied to the random number external clock terminal ERC of the main control unit 41 and is input to the clock terminal CK in the clock flip-flop 552 provided in the random number circuit 509 shown in FIG. The clock flip-flop 552 responds to the rising edge of the random number clock RCLK input to the clock terminal CK with the latch clock RC0 fed back from the negative phase output terminal (inverted output terminal) Q bar to the D input terminal. Are taken in (latched) and output as a random number update clock RGK from the positive phase output terminal (non-inverted output terminal) Q. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 45C, the random number update clock RGK rises from the low level to the high level at the timings T10, T12, T14,..., And is half the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK. The signal has an oscillation frequency. For example, if the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK is 20 MHz, the oscillation frequency of the random number update clock RGK is 10 MHz. Then, since the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK is not even 1 to an integer multiple of an integer fraction of the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, the oscillation frequency of the random number update clock RGK is the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK Have different frequencies. The random number generation circuit 553 updates the numerical data in the count value permutation RCN in response to, for example, the rising edge of the random number update clock RGK. The random number sequence change circuit 555 changes the numerical data update order in the count value permutation RCN output from the random number generation circuit 553 based on the setting of the random number update rule by the random number sequence change setting circuit 556 as a random number sequence RSN. Output. Thus, the numerical data in the random number sequence RSN is updated in response to the rising edge of the random number update clock RGK, for example, as shown in FIG.

Furthermore, the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, to compare the oscillation frequency of the random number update clock RGK, when monitors whether both oscillation frequencies are synchronized, both the oscillation frequency is synchronized random number It is preferable to determine that an abnormality has occurred in the input state of the update clock PGK and disable the progress of the game, and in this way, an abnormality has occurred in the update operation of numerical data that is a random value Thus, it is possible to prevent the progress control of the game from being performed.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is set rising edge indicating the rise of the start switch 7 whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated in a state capable of starting the game determines based on whether Tei Luke not.

The operation detection command is used when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main) (when edge data of any switch is set). is generated, together with Ru stored in the operation detection command storage area, the transmission of the operation detection command operation detection command transmission request is stored in the operation detection command storage area by being set is an instruction, the timer split to be subsequently executed In the command transmission processing of the main processing (main), the data is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the transmission data register 561 of the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

In this embodiment, a command associated with the progress control of the game is generated in the basic process, transferred to the transmission data register 561, and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but is not involved in the progress control of the game. The operation detection command accompanying the operation of the operation switch is generated in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main), transferred to the transmission data register 561 in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main), Although it is a structure transmitted to the control part 91, it is determined whether operation of the operation switch in connection with game progress control was detected in the basic process, and operation of the operation switch in connection with game progress control was detected. Control the game in the event that the It is temporarily stored in the buffer, and it is also determined whether or not an operation not involved in the game progress control is detected in the basic process, and the operation of the operation switch is detected when the operation switch operation not involved in the game progress control is detected. An operation detection command indicating that an operation not involved in the control has been detected is generated, temporarily stored in the command buffer in the same manner as the command accompanying the game progress control , and then waiting for transmission in the timer interrupt process (main) When the command is stored in the command buffer, the command may be transferred to the transmission data register 561 and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. With such a configuration, the control state of the basic process is related. Therefore, it is possible to share command transmission control.

In the example of FIG. 67 (b), when the game 1 is started by the player operating the start switch 7 , it is assumed that no special combination is won. Even when the continuous operation effect is executed in such a situation, the instruction effect is started from the timing at which the game is started.

In the example of FIG. 67 (c), as in the example of FIG. 67 (a), the continuous operation effect is executed when the special role is won, but the time measured by the time limit timer is limited. All reels did not stop before reaching 5 seconds, but when the time counted by the time limit timer reaches 5 seconds, the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 includes the first operation. And less than 10 times.

In this case, the instruction effect ends when the time counted by the time limit timer reaches 5 seconds, and it is announced that the special role is not won in game 1 following the ended instruction effect. Is done. This loss notification is terminated when the game 1 is finished, but since the special role is won in the game 1, it is announced that the special role is won when the next game 2 is started. Will be. Note that even when the game 2 starts, the announcement of the winning of the special role is continued until the winning special role is won.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the instruction effect is being executed, the first operation of the MAXBET switch 6 that is not involved in the game progress control is limited as an operation that becomes an intention display for starting the intervention to the continuous operation effect. Time counting by the timer for time counting is started, and the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is an operation for intervening in the continuous operation effect after displaying the intention of intervention.

In contrast, the direction of the time limit the intention of intervention to initiate timing by counting timer operation may be an operation involved in the progress control of the game. For example, the operation of the stop switch (first stop operation) during rotation of all reels is related to the progress control of the game, but it can also be applied as an operation to indicate the intention of intervention for starting the time measurement by the time limit timer. .

The freeze state means a state where the game does not progress. In particular, this is one aspect of the effect that suggests some information to the player by intentionally holding the game progress where the game should proceed. Therefore, freeze state is a different concept from a so-called U E Itotaimu.

It is to be noted that the cormorant E Itotaimu, the game is set to regulate the fact that too much progress too quickly, a game progress regulatory period. In this embodiment, when the start operation is detected during this window E Itotaimu, after c E Itotaimu has elapsed, it is designed to reel is started. Therefore, in the case where a plurality of games are sequentially performed with sufficient time intervals, the progress of the game is not restricted when the start switch 7 is operated, but the player digests the plurality of games in a short time. in the case in which, as is regulated is the progress of the game by U E Itotaimu, until the elapse of the cormorant E Itotaimu, the start-up wait state of the reel. Freeze state, such a window even if E Itotaimu has not elapsed may occur.

For example, in this embodiment, U until the freeze period is also detected a valid start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 after the E Itotaimu has elapsed has elapsed, it delivers frozen state by not begin rotating reel ing. Incidentally, when the start operation is detected during the window E Itotaimu may be generated a frozen state after c E Itotaimu has passed, or may be absorbed c E Itotaimu Freeze period. Also, in the case of the former, to tell clearly player the difference between U E Itotaimu and frozen state, such as by indicating that the display screen or the like is in U E Itotaimu, the U E Itotaimu You may notify.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 78 (B), when it is determined to freeze next time in the first game, the next freeze flag is set (in the figure, the next freeze flag is ON). In this case, the freeze state does not occur in the first game, the freeze is carried over to the second game, and the freeze state occurs in the second game (however, the specified role is not won in the second game ). As shown in the figure, the next freeze flag is set in the second game after being set in the first game.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
A game control microcomputer incorporating a control CPU for executing control of the game based on the game control processing program and transmitting control information based on the game progress control ;
A random number circuit that is built in or externally attached to the game control microcomputer and generates numerical data to be a random value;
Data storage means having a backup area in which stored data is retained even if power supply is stopped;
A directing device for directing;
Effect control means for performing output control by the effect device based on control information received from the game control microcomputer ;
With
The random number circuit includes:
Numeric value updating means for updating and outputting numerical data according to a predetermined procedure;
Random value storage means for capturing and storing numerical data output from the numerical value updating means as a random number value;
Including
The game control microcomputer is:
Power interruption processing execution means for executing power interruption processing for enabling recovery based on data held in the backup area when a power interruption condition is satisfied;
A start command means for performing a start command when power supply continues for a certain period of time without stopping after the power-off process is performed;
A game return determination means for determining whether power supply to the gaming machine is started or whether the control state is returned in response to the start command ;
A game control state return means for returning based on the data held in the backup area when the game return determination means determines that the control state is to be returned;
When the game return determination means determines not to return the control state, first control information capable of specifying non-return is transmitted to the effect control means, and the game control state return means returns the control state. Power supply start time control information transmitting means for transmitting second control information capable of specifying a return to the effect control means,
Control determining means for making a predetermined determination by the control CPU based on a random number value generated by the random number circuit;
While the numerical data output from the numerical value updating means based on the input of a predetermined signal is stored in the random number storage means, the random number storage means is turned on to restrict the storage of new numerical data, while the random value storage means A predetermined flag that is turned off when the numerical value data stored in is read by the control CPU at the read timing of the random number value and permits storage of new numerical data;
Control start time processing means for turning off the predetermined flag when game control by the control CPU is started;
After executing the power interruption process, when waiting for the power supply to stop, the power interruption standby time processing means for turning off the predetermined flag ,
Including
The production control means includes
Control information storage means capable of storing a plurality of control information received from the game control microcomputer ;
Control state update means for reading the control information received earliest from the control information storage means, and updating the control state of the effect control means based on the read control information;
Effect output control means for performing output control of the effect device based on the control state of the effect control means;
Data holding means for holding data including control information stored in the control information storage means even if power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
Effect return determination means for determining whether or not the control state can be returned when power supply to the gaming machine is started;
Regardless of whether or not the first control information or the second control information is received when the effect return determination means determines that the control state can be returned, the effect control means Effect control state return means for returning the control state based on the data held by the data holding means ;
When the first control information is received, the non-returning time control means for setting the control state of the effect control means to be the control state when the game is not returned;
When either the first control information or the second control information is received after the power supply to the gaming machine is started, based on the control state of the effect control means by the effect output control means Effect output control starting means for starting output control of the effect device;
Including
The control state update unit stores the game control in the control information storage unit after receiving power to the gaming machine and before receiving either the first control information or the second control information. Even when control information received from the microcomputer is stored, the control state of the effect control means is updated based on the received control information.

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