JP2016153043A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of checking execution/non-execution of a fraud by "a dangling board" or the like.SOLUTION: After execution of initialization processing (S1), a main control board outputs a reset execution signal to a hall computer (S2), so that the hall computer can acquire a situation of the reset signal input in the main control board. Accordingly, when a reset signal is fraudulently output by "the dangling board", the game machine checks the fraudulent output and can stop the fraud. Further, the main control board transmits a reset execution command to respective control boards (S3-S5) and the respective control boards receiving the reset execution command execute unique display, outputs of sound effects, and lighting of lamps, so that a hall staff or the like can check, by the state of the pachinko machine, that the reset processing is executed in the pachinko machine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  This type of pachinko machine is equipped with a display device capable of variably displaying multiple types of symbols, and is configured to start variably displaying when a ball driven into the game area passes through the symbol operating gate. Yes. When this variable display stops in accordance with a predetermined symbol combination, a big hit is made, a predetermined game value is given to the player, and a large amount of balls can be paid out.

  Whether or not the jackpot is generated is determined at the timing when the ball passes the symbol operating gate. That is, a counter (so-called “random number counter”) that is updated periodically within a certain range by 1 count (for example, every 2 ms, in the range of 0 to 200) is provided, and the sphere has a symbol operation gate. When it passes, the value of the counter is read, and if the read counter value matches a predetermined value such as “7”, a big hit is generated. When the jackpot occurs, the jackpot command is transmitted to the display control board of the display device via the cable connected to the connector of the main control board. The display control board controls the variable display based on the received jackpot command, and displays a jackpot display that stops at a predetermined symbol combination.

However, in recent years, there have been reports of fraudulent acts using illegal boards called “hanging boards”. This fraudulent action unjustly causes a big hit by hanging an unauthorized board (attaching an unauthorized “hanging board”) between the main control board and the display control board. Specifically, when a jackpot occurs, the jackpot command transmitted from the main control board to the display control board is detected, and the symbol operation gate passing signal of the sphere is illegally generated at the timing of the next jackpot occurrence. Then, this is output to the main control board to generate an unreasonable jackpot. As described above, since the counter for determining the jackpot is periodically updated within a certain range by one count, and the value that is the jackpot is a fixed value (for example, “7”), the timing for generating the jackpot is It arrives at regular intervals. Therefore, if the occurrence of jackpot is detected once, the next jackpot occurrence timing can be calculated based on the detection result.
Therefore, by changing the jackpot value at a predetermined timing instead of a fixed value, it becomes impossible to calculate the next jackpot occurrence timing based on the jackpot occurrence timing of one, and this “hanging board” Developed a pachinko machine that can prevent fraudulent acts.

On the other hand, the “hanging board” is configured to output a reset signal to the main control board. The value that is a big hit is changed at a predetermined timing, but is initialized by such a reset signal, resulting in a fixed value. The “hanging board” has a problem that the signal for passing the gate of the sphere symbol is illegally generated in accordance with the timing of the jackpot value fixed by the reset signal, and the jackpot is illegally generated. is there.
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of confirming whether or not an illegal act using a “hanging board” is performed.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is a gaming machine comprising main control means for controlling a game, wherein the main control means initializes or clears at least a part of the main control means. When an operation to be performed is received, a signal indicating the input of the operation is output to an external device. Examples of such operations include input of a predetermined signal and down of a drive voltage for a predetermined time or more.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the main control means receives an operation for initializing or clearing at least a part of the main control means, the main control means outputs a signal indicating the input of the operation to the external device. The input timing of the operation can be reported to the external device. Therefore, in the external device, there is an effect that it is possible to confirm whether or not the illegal action by the “hanging board” is executed based on the input timing of the operation performed by the main control means. When an illegal act by a “hanging board” or the like is confirmed, an immediate action can be taken to stop the illegal act.

It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine which is one Example of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed roughly the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. It is the flowchart which showed the control performed with the main control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a kind of a ball game machine, in particular, a first type pachinko game machine will be described as an example of the game machine. Of course, the present invention can be used for other gaming machines such as a third-class pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, and a slot machine.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. Around the game board 1, there are provided a plurality of winning holes 2 through which five to fifteen balls are paid out when a ball wins. In the center of the game board 1, a liquid crystal (LCD) display 3 for displaying symbols as a plurality of types of identification information is provided. The display screen of the LCD display 3 is divided into three in the horizontal direction. In each of the three divided display areas, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner while scrolling from right to left in the horizontal direction.

  Below the LCD display 3, a symbol operating port (first type starting port) 4 is provided, and when the sphere passes through the symbol operating port 4, the above-described variation display of the LCD display 3 is started. Below the symbol operating port 4, a specific winning port (large winning port) 5 is provided. The specific winning opening 5 is a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) so that the ball is a big hit and the ball is easy to win when the display result after the fluctuation of the LCD display 3 matches one of the predetermined symbol combinations. Open until seconds have passed or 10 balls have been won).

  A V zone 5a is provided in the specific winning opening 5, and when the ball passes through the V zone 5a while the specific winning opening 5 is opened, a continuation right is established and the specific winning opening 5 is closed. Thereafter, the specific winning opening 5 is opened again for a predetermined time (or until a predetermined number of balls win the specific winning opening 5). The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 5 can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), and the state in which the opening / closing operation can be performed is a state in which a predetermined game value is given (special game state). is there.

  In addition, a plurality of lamps 7 are disposed at various locations around the game board 1 and its periphery. These lamps 7 are turned on or off in accordance with the contents of the game to excite the interest of the game and display the progress of the game to the player.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine P. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine P is configured by connecting a plurality of control boards H, D, S, and L to a main control board C. The drive power for each control board C, H, D, S, L, B is supplied from the power supply board 20.

  The main control board C is for controlling the game contents, and includes signals output from various switches SW connected to the main control board C and counter values provided in the main control board C. Based on this, a control command is transmitted to each control board H, D, S, L to control the game. In addition, when the reset signal 22 output from the power supply board 20 is input, the main control board C outputs a signal indicating the input of the reset signal 22 to the hall computer HC that manages the pachinko machine P. When the pachinko machine P and the hall computer HC are connected via an island management device (not shown), a signal indicating the input of the reset signal 22 is transmitted via the island management device. Output to HC.

  On the main control board C, an MPU 11 as a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. The MPU 11 includes a CPU as an arithmetic unit, a ROM that stores a control program, a RAM that stores various data in a rewritable manner when the control program is executed, a timer interrupt circuit, a free running counter, a watch dog timer, In addition to these circuits, various circuits such as chip select logic are built in one chip, and in addition to these circuits, random numbers used to control the game of the pachinko machine P (control to determine whether or not a big hit) is generated And an ID output circuit for storing an identification number (ID number) unique to the MPU 11 and outputting the identification number by a predetermined operation.

  The payout control board H performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls based on signals output from the various switches SW and control commands sent from the main control board C. In addition to the main control board C, A launch control board B for controlling a launch motor 10 for launching a ball to a game area in the game board 1 and a payout motor 9 for paying out a prize ball or a rental ball are connected.

  The display control board D is for controlling the fluctuation display of the LCD display 3 based on the control command transmitted from the main control board C. The sound effect control board S is for outputting sound effects in accordance with the progress of the game from the speaker 6 based on the control command transmitted from the main control board C. The lamp control board L is the main control board. This is for controlling the lighting and extinguishing of each lamp 7 based on the control command transmitted from C.

  Between the main control board C and the control boards H, D, S, L and the hall computer HC, buffers 8 having fixed inputs and outputs are respectively connected (only one is shown in FIG. 2). ing). Therefore, transmission / reception between the main control board C and the control boards H, D, S, L and the hall computer HC is performed in one direction from the main control board C to the control boards H, D, S, L and the hall computer HC. Only the control board H, D, S, L or the hall computer HC cannot perform the main control board C.

  The power supply board 20 is for supplying drive power to each part of the pachinko machine P, and the drive power of each control board C, H, D, S, L, B is also supplied from the power supply board 20. The power supply board 20 is provided with a reset switch 21. When the reset switch 21 is pressed, a reset signal 22 is output to each of the control boards C, H, D, S, L, and B. Control boards C, H, D, S, L, and B are initialized. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the pachinko machine P, the entire pachinko machine P can be reset and returned to the initial state by pressing the reset switch 21. Each of the control boards C, H, D, S, L, and B includes a reset circuit (not shown). Therefore, when the supply of driving power is started by turning on the power, A reset signal is independently output from each reset circuit for each of the substrates C, H, D, S, L, and B, and initialization processing is performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the control performed by the main control board C of the pachinko machine P will be described. When the power is turned on or the reset signal 22 is input to the main control board C by pressing the reset switch 21 of the power board 20, the process of the flowchart shown in FIG. 3 is started.

  First, initialization processing is executed (S1), RAM clear, I / O and memory initial value settings, timer interrupt settings, and the like are performed. Next, a reset execution signal is output to the hall computer HC (S2). Thereby, it is possible to notify the hall computer HC that the reset process has been performed on the main control board C. Further, a reset execution command is transmitted to each of the display control board D, the sound effect control board S, and the lamp control board L (S3 to S5), and the reset process is executed on the main control board C. , S, L.

  When each of the control boards D, S, and L receives the reset execution command, a predetermined process is executed separately from the initialization process of its own control board, and the reset process is executed on the main control board C. , LCD 3, speaker 6 and lamp 7 are used for notification. For example, when receiving the reset execution command, the display control board D performs a display specific to the LCD 3 as a predetermined process. The sound effect control board S outputs a specific sound effect from the speaker 6 as a predetermined process. The lamp control board L lights each lamp 7 with a specific lighting pattern as a predetermined process. These predetermined processes may be further executed after executing the initialization process of the own control board, or these predetermined processes are executed as a part of the initialization process of the own control board. May be.

  In the main control board C, after the reset execution command is transmitted to each of the control boards D, S, and L, the progress to the next process is waited for 10 seconds (S6), and then the process proceeds to each process (S7). Control.

  Here, a case where a “hanging board” is attached to the pachinko machine P and a reset signal is illegally output from the “hanging board” to the main control board C of the pachinko machine P will be described. When a reset signal is output to the main control board C, the processing of the flowchart of FIG. 3 is executed from the beginning for each output, so that the value of each memory is initialized by initialization processing (S1). Therefore, even if the value for jackpot is changed and countermeasures against fraudulent actions by “hanging board” are taken, the value for jackpot is reset to the initial value every time the reset signal is output, so that it becomes a fixed value as a result. . For this reason, it is possible to calculate the jackpot occurrence timing by the “hanging board” and to allow fraud.

  However, as described above, the main control board C outputs a reset execution signal to the hall computer HC after executing the initialization process (S1) (S2), so the status of the reset signal input to the main control board C Can be grasped by the hall computer HC. Therefore, when the reset signal is illegally output by the “hanging board”, the illegal output can be confirmed by the hall computer HC and the illegal act can be stopped.

  Further, a reset execution command is transmitted from the main control board C to each control board D, S, L (S3 to S5), and each control board D, S, L that has received the reset execution command has a unique display and effect. Since the sound output and the lighting of the lamp are performed, depending on the state of the pachinko machine P, a hall clerk or the like can confirm that the reset process has been executed by the pachinko machine P. Therefore, when such reset processing is frequently performed, fraudulent acts can be stopped by a hall clerk or the like.

  In the main control board C, after the reset execution command is transmitted to the control boards D, S, and L (S3 to S5), the process proceeds to the next process for 10 seconds (S6). Therefore, the peculiar display by the reset execution command, the sound effect output, and the lighting of the lamp can be continued for 10 seconds. Therefore, the execution of the reset process can be reported to the hall clerk and the like more reliably.

  Further, when the reset signal is output to the main control board C, the processes from S2 to S5 are executed even if the reset signal is not output to the other control boards D, S, and L. Therefore, even when the “hanging board” illegally outputs a reset signal only to the main control board C that determines the jackpot, it is possible to make the hall clerk check the output of the illegal reset signal.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the case where the reset signal is illegally output from the “hanging board” to the main control board C has been described. However, the input signal is not necessarily limited to the reset signal as long as it can be input from the outside to the main control board C and the value of the RAM of the main control board C can be initialized. For example, not a clear signal that initializes the contents of the RAM, a reset of the entire main control board C, but a specific part such as the contents of the RAM, the set value of the timer, or a random number generation circuit used for jackpot determination An initialization signal to be initialized, an operation to lower the voltage of +5 V, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a predetermined time or more, an operation to lower the backup voltage for a predetermined time or more, etc. ). Since the main control board C can be reset by an operation of lowering the voltage of +5 V, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a predetermined time or more, such an operation substantially causes a reset signal from the outside to the main control board C. Is the same as output.

  Further, the signal output from the main control board C to the hall computer HC is not necessarily limited to the reset execution signal, and any other signal may be used as long as it can confirm the change in the state of the main control board C. May be substituted. Examples of the substitute signal include an error information signal and a power-on information signal. As described above, if a signal prepared in advance as a signal output from the main control board C to the hall computer HC is used, the design of the existing hall computer HC (or existing island management device) can be changed without changing the design. It can be used in connection with the pachinko machine P of the embodiment.

  In this embodiment, after transmitting a reset execution command from the main control board C to each of the control boards D, S, and L (S3 to S5 in FIG. 3), the main control board C waits for 10 seconds to proceed to the next process. (S6). However, instead of the weight of the main control board C or together with the weight of the main control board C, each control board D, S that has received a reset execution command (including substantially the same as the reset execution command, the same applies hereinafter). , L may wait for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) to advance to the next process. That is, during the wait, even if each control board D, S, L receives the next operation instruction from the main control board C or another device, it waits for the execution of the operation instruction for the wait time, The predetermined process to be executed is surely continued by receiving the reset execution command. For example, as a predetermined process to be executed by receiving a reset execution command, if the display control board D is set to display the message “Power On” on the LCD 3, the display is reliably displayed on the LCD 3 for 10 seconds. to continue. Further, in the sound effect control board S, when the buzzer sound is set as the predetermined process, the buzzer sound surely continues to sound for 10 seconds. Further, in the lamp control board L, when all the lamps 7 are turned on as a predetermined process, all the lamps 7 are reliably lit for 10 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to reliably report to the people around the pachinko machine P that some initialization has been performed on the main control board C (partial RAM clear, etc.). According to the above configuration, the above operation is always performed when the pachinko machine P is turned on. However, since this time is before opening the hall, there is no inconvenience to the player. Further, since the store clerk in the hall where the power is turned on recognizes in advance that the operation is executed when the power is turned on, this point is not a problem.

  Furthermore, the number of reset execution commands (including substantially the same as the reset execution command; the same applies hereinafter) transmitted from the main control board C after power-on is stored in each control board D, S, L. When a predetermined operation is performed, the number of times may be output. This is because any abnormality can be recognized if the number of times output by a predetermined operation is two or more. This configuration is effective when any initialization is performed only on the main control board C by the “hanging board” or the like. As the number of times output by a predetermined operation, the number of times displayed on the LCD 3 is exemplified for the display control board D, and the number of times of sound output from the speaker 6 or the number of buzzer sounds for the sound effect control board S. In addition, the number of times output by the number of lamps to be turned on is exemplified for the lamp control board L. In addition, when the predetermined number of times is output without providing a predetermined operation for outputting the number of times, when the number of times of storage becomes a predetermined number of times or more (for example, 2 times or 5 times or more, etc.) This process may be executed by each control board D, S, L that has received the reset execution command a predetermined number of times or more.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Then, the change of the identification information is started, and the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after the lapse of a predetermined time, and the fixed identification information at the time of the stop Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the specific identification information is a necessary condition. In this case, coins, medals, etc. are representative examples of game media As mentioned.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  The modification of this invention is shown below. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising display control means for performing display control of a display device based on an instruction output from the main control means, wherein the main control means is at least one of the main control means. A gaming machine 1 characterized in that when an operation for initializing or clearing a part is received, a display instruction indicating the input of the operation is output to the display control means.

  The gaming machine or the gaming machine 1 according to claim 1, further comprising sound effect control means for controlling output of sound effects based on an instruction output from the main control means, wherein the main control means When receiving an operation for initializing or clearing at least a part of the control means, an output instruction of a sound effect indicating an input of the operation is output to the sound effect control means. 2.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine 1 or 2, further comprising lamp control means for controlling lighting of a lamp based on an instruction output from the main control means, wherein the main control means includes the main control means. 2. A gaming machine 3, wherein when an operation for initializing or clearing at least a part of the control means is received, a lamp lighting instruction indicating the input of the operation is output to the lamp control means.

  4. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, wherein the main control means is a display or effect indicating the input of the operation to the display control means, sound effect control means or lamp control means. 3. A gaming machine 4 characterized in that, when an instruction for sound output or lamp lighting is given, the instruction for the next operation to each control means waits for a predetermined time or more. By waiting for a predetermined time, display indicating the input of the operation, sound effect output, or lamp lighting can be performed for a predetermined time. Therefore, it is possible to reliably notify an input of an operation for initializing or clearing at least a part of the main control unit with respect to the main control unit.

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, wherein the display control means (or sound effect control means, lamp control means) is a display (or a display showing the operation input from the main control means). The gaming machine 5 is characterized in that when it receives an instruction to output a sound effect and a lamp is lit, even if it receives an instruction for the next operation, it waits for a predetermined time to execute the next operation. By waiting for a predetermined time, display (or sound effect output, lamp lighting) indicating the input of the operation can be performed for a predetermined time. Therefore, it is possible to reliably notify an input of an operation for initializing or clearing at least a part of the main control unit with respect to the main control unit.

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the main control unit is configured to change the value of the random number counter by a random number counter, an updating unit that updates a value of the random number counter, and a predetermined trigger. A reading means for reading, and when the value of the random number counter read by the reading means matches one of the winning values, a predetermined game value is given to the player under predetermined conditions. A winning value storing means for storing the winning value; and a changing means for changing the winning value stored in the winning value storing means under a condition of a constant winning probability, and storing the winning value in the winning value storing means The hit value to be executed is initialized by a predetermined initialization process that is executed when an operation for initializing or clearing at least a part of the main control means is received. Game machine 6.

  In a gaming machine having a main control means for controlling a game, the main control means executes a predetermined initialization process when a reset signal is inputted, and sends a signal indicating the input of the reset signal to an external device A gaming machine 7 characterized by being output to

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the signal output from the main control unit to the external device is used between the main control unit and the external device. A gaming machine 8 characterized by the following: Since the change in the state of the main control means can be reported to the external device using the existing signal, the existing external device can be used and versatility can be improved.

  The gaming machine 9 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the working port), the identification information variably displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  The gaming machine 10 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Alternatively, when a predetermined time elapses, the variation of the identification information is stopped, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generating means. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation, and the fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium and starting to change the identification information In this case, the game machine is configured to require a predetermined number of balls and to be paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

22 Reset signal C Main control board (main control means)
HC Hall computer (external device)
P Pachinko machine (game machine)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine equipped with a main control means for controlling the game,
When the main control means receives an operation for initializing or clearing at least a part of the main control means, the main control means outputs a signal indicating the input of the operation to an external device. Machine.

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