JP2022009530A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suitably suppress a fraudulent conduct to intentionally lead a result of a lottery using numerical information to a result that can acquire a prescribed privilege.

SOLUTION: A progress MPU 102, on the basis of a generation of a game ball entrance to an operation port, performs a winning/losing lottery, causes a presentation for a game round to start, and finishes the presentation in a state performing a display corresponding to a result of the winning/losing lottery. In the winning/losing lottery, a big win random number counter C1 is used. Also, a random number initial value counter CINI is provided for varying an initial value, if an update of numerical information of the big win random number counter C1 has made one round, and if a next update round is to be started. In this configuration, if a supply of operation power is started, processing is performed for varying the initial value of the big win random number counter C1, and processing is performed for varying the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is known as a kind of gaming machine. Such a gaming machine is in a special gaming state, for example, a lottery is performed on the condition that a ball enters the operating port, the result of the lottery is notified by a display device, and the large winning opening is opened in the case of winning. Is unfolded. Here, the lottery for hits and misses is performed by acquiring numerical information such as random numbers, and a random number counter is used as a numerical information updating means for determining the numerical information.

As the random number counter, there is known a configuration that uses an area corresponding to a predetermined number of bits in a literacy memory provided attached to the CPU. In this case, it is updated by +1 in a very small time unit such as a few ms unit, and when it reaches the maximum value, it is returned to the minimum value.

Specifically, if the random number counter is 0 to 299, the numerical information starts from 0 and is returned to 0 when it reaches 299. Such numerical information is acquired at the timing when the ball enters the operating port, and when the numerical information is numerical information corresponding to a big hit, it is processed as a winning (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

However, since the random number counter that loops as described above changes the numerical information periodically in the big picture, there is no end to fraudulent acts that intentionally target the numerical information corresponding to the big hit.

As a countermeasure against such fraudulent activity, a randomization method is considered in which when the numerical information reaches the maximum value, it is returned to an arbitrary position without returning to 0. According to this method, the periodicity of the numerical information is lost, and it is relatively difficult to intentionally aim at the acquisition of the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-245455

However, resetting is performed by shutting off the power supply device of the gaming machine, the numerical information is forcibly returned to 0, and the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot behaves as if the ball had entered the operating port. If the board is set on a gaming machine, it makes no sense to randomize the initial values. Therefore, it is considered that the above measures are still incomplete in this respect.

The above explanation has focused on pachinko gaming machines that draw lots of hits and misses according to the timing of entering the ball into the operating port, but other gaming machines such as slot machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the operation timing of the start lever have the same problem. There is.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and it is possible to suitably suppress fraudulent acts that intentionally lead the result of a lottery using numerical information to the result of obtaining a predetermined privilege. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine.

Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention according to claim 1 comprises an information storage means that requires an external power supply for storing and retaining information, and an information storage means.
The numerical information held in the granting storage means is updated within a predetermined numerical range, the numerical information is updated from the predetermined initial value, and the numerical information is included in the predetermined numerical range without being the same numerical information. The state where all the numerical information is set once is regarded as one update lap, and when the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, the numerical information can be updated from the new initial value in the next lap. Update method and
When the numerical information for the initial value is updated by using the storage means for updating the initial value and the numerical information is updated in the next round in the grant corresponding update means, the initial value is the initial value. Initial value information update means that provides numerical information for values,
A game in which a predetermined process is executed by using the information storage means for both reading and writing, and the numerical information acquired when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied corresponds to the predetermined information. A grant-corresponding execution means that executes a process for granting a predetermined privilege to a person, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
At least the numerical information of the given corresponding storage means when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed is changed, and at least the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed. It is characterized in that it is provided with a variable execution means capable of making the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value different from the variable numerical information of the given corresponding storage means in such a case.

It is possible to suitably suppress fraudulent acts that intentionally lead the result of a lottery using numerical information to the result of obtaining a predetermined privilege.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the main composition of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. It is a perspective view which shows the main composition of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of various counters used for a winning or failing lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which is executed in the progress MPU. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an initial value table for big hit random numbers, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an initial value table for random number initial values. It is a flowchart which shows the initial start process executed by the update MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing executed by the progress MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the power failure processing executed by the progress MPU. (A) is a flowchart showing a random number initial value update process executed by the progress MPU, and (b) is a flowchart showing a lottery random number update process executed by the progress MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the hold information executed by the MPU for progress. It is a flowchart which shows the update side periodic process executed by the update MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by the progress MPU in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing executed by the progress MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the initial start process executed by the update MPU in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of the various counters used for the winning / failing lottery in the 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which is executed in the progress MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the initial start process executed by the update MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the random number update process for lottery executed in the MPU for progress. It is a flowchart which shows the update side periodic process executed by the update MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by the progress MPU in 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of the various counters used for the winning / failing lottery in the sixth embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which is executed in the progress MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the initial start process executed by the update MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the update side periodic process executed by the update MPU.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a kind of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the main configurations of the pachinko machine 10 in an expanded manner. Note that, in FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration in the gaming area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a gaming machine main body 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in the forward direction. .. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates and the like on all four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment.

The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view. It is said that. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation tip side when viewed from the front. It is supposed to be movable.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 to an outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. In addition, it has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings that penetrate in the front-rear direction by being processed by a router. Each opening has a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port (first starting ball entry section) 33, a lower operating opening (second starting ball entry section) 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, A main display unit 43, a display unit for accessories 44, and the like are provided, respectively.

When a ball enters the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, and the lower operating port 34, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 24. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the detection result. In this case, when a ball is entered into the general winning opening 31, 10 game balls are paid out, and when a ball is entered into the variable winning device 32, 15 game balls are paid out. Is executed, and when a ball enters the upper operating port 33, three game balls are paid out, and when a ball enters the lower operating port 34, four game balls are paid out. Is executed. The number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above.

In addition, an out opening 37 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 24, and a game ball that has not entered various winning openings or the like is discharged from the game area through the out opening 37. Further, on the game board 24, a large number of nails 38 are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are arranged.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. Aspects that are not included are also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish from the entry of the game ball into the out port 37, the entry of the game ball into the variable winning device 32, the upper actuating port 33, the lower actuating port 34 or the through gate 35. Is also expressed as a prize.

The upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and installed on the game board 24. Both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are opened upward. Further, both actuation ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction, more specifically in the vertical direction, so that the upper actuating port 33 faces upward. The lower working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece made of a pair of left and right movable pieces. When the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, it is not possible to win a prize in the lower operating port 34, and when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, it is possible to win a prize in the lower operating port 34.

The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a leading to the back side of the game board 24, and also includes an opening / closing door 32b for opening and closing the large winning opening 32a. The opening / closing door 32b is normally in a closed state in which the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win, and the game ball is likely to win a prize when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode (opening / closing execution state) is won in the internal lottery. It can be switched to the open state. Here, the open / close execution mode is a mode that shifts when a big hit is won. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) elapsed or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is an aspect to be done.

The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are provided on the decorative member 39 arranged along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area. The decorative member 39 extends from the surface of the gaming board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces the window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the game area can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces the window panel 62. The distance between them is narrower than one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and the game ball can be seen in front of both the display units 43 and 44. It is prevented from falling.

In the main display unit 43, the variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, and as a result of the stop of the variation display, the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is performed. The result of the internal lottery based on this is clearly indicated by the display. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the winning of the lower operating port 34 are not distinguished in the internal lottery, and the winning is based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. The result of the internal lottery is clearly shown on the main display unit 43, which is a common display area. Then, when the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the predetermined stop result is obtained on the main display unit 43. After being displayed and the variable display is stopped, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

By the way, based on the winning of any of the operating ports 33 and 34, the variable display is started on the main display unit 43, the predetermined stop result is displayed, and the game is stopped until the variable display is stopped. Corresponds to. Further, as the pattern to be variablely displayed on the main display unit 43, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, or a plurality of patterns are displayed. It is conceivable that the seed colors are switched and displayed.

The accessory display unit 44 displays the variation of the pattern triggered by winning the through gate 35, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35 is obtained. Explicitly indicated by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the through gate 35 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric service open state, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and displayed in a variable manner. After the is stopped, it shifts to the electric service open state. In the electric service open state, the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower actuating port 34 is in the open state in a predetermined manner.

The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 for variable display (or variable display or switching display) of a symbol with a number as a symbol. Further, in the variable display unit 36, a center frame 42 is arranged so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The upper portion of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is not deteriorated due to the fall of the game ball does not occur. ..

The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT.

On the symbol display device 41, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the upper, middle, and lower directions, and these symbols are variably displayed so as to be scrolled in the left-right direction. In this case, the variation display in the symbol display device 41 is started based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. That is, when the variable display is performed on the main display unit 43, the variable display is performed on the symbol display device 41 accordingly. Then, for example, the game times for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to 15 rounds in which the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times as the opening / closing execution mode are set in advance in the symbol display device 41. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the valid line.

A first reserved light emitting unit 45 corresponding to the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41 is provided on the upper left portion on the front surface side of the center frame 42. The number of game balls that have won a prize in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the first reserved light emitting unit 45. As described above, since the upper part of the center frame 42 extends to the front of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first reserved light emitting unit 45 is not hindered by the falling of the game ball.

A second reserved light emitting unit 46 corresponding to the accessory display unit 44 is provided in the upper right portion of the center frame 42. The number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is held up to four times, and the number of holdings is displayed by lighting the second holding light emitting unit 46. It should be noted that the functions of the reserved light emitting units 45 and 46 may be fulfilled by the display in a part of the area of the symbol display device 41.

An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the game board 24, and a guide rail is formed by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52, and the game is launched from the game ball launch mechanism 53. The ball is guided to the upper part of the game area. As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launch mechanism 53 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21, and the game ball is launched by operating the launch handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14. The operation is done.

The front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 61 so that almost the entire area of the game area can be visually recognized from the front. The window portion 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 described above is fitted therein. The window panel 62 is formed colorless and transparent by glass, but is not limited to this, and may be formed colorless and transparent by synthetic resin.

Light emitting means such as various light emitting parts are provided around the window portion 61. A decorative light emitting unit 63 is provided above the window unit 61 as a part of the various light emitting units. Further, speaker units 64 for outputting sound effects and the like according to the game state are provided on both the left and right sides of the decorative light emitting unit 63.

Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 bulging toward the front side are arranged side by side. An upper plate 71 opened upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower plate 72 also opened upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 72 has a function of storing the surplus game balls in the upper plate 71. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through the passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, a main control device 81 and a sound light control device 82 are mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

The main control device 81 includes a main control board that controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board (power supply monitoring board) that monitors the power supply. The main control board and the power failure monitoring board are made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is housed in a substrate box 83 and is configured. The board box 83 includes a box base (front case body) having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are inseparably connected by a box coupling portion 85 as a separation preventing means (or a coupling means), whereby the substrate box 83 is sealed. Since they are inseparably connected by the box coupling portions 85, the substrate box 83 needs to be destroyed or partially cut when the internal space of the substrate box 83 is opened. A plurality of box coupling portions 85 are provided on the long side portions of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used to perform the coupling processing.

Any configuration can be applied to the box joint portion 85 as long as the box base and the box cover cannot be opened, but by inserting a locking claw into the elongated hole constituting the box joint portion 85, the box base can be connected to the box base. It is designed so that it cannot be opened with the box cover. The joining process by the box joining portion 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the joining, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the illegal opening is performed. Even after opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole among the plurality of box coupling portions 85. Then, when the board box 83 is opened, such as when a defect occurs in the housed main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box coupling portion 85 into which the locking claw is inserted and another box coupling portion 85 are used. Cut the connecting part of the box and the connecting part with the box body. As a result, the box base of the board box 83 and the box cover are separated, and the internal main control board can be taken out. After that, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the elongated hole of the other box coupling portion 85. If the history of opening the board box 83 is left in the board box 83, it is possible to easily discover that the board box 83 has been opened illegally by looking at the board box 83.

A plurality of coupling pieces 86 are provided on one short side portion of the substrate box 83 so as to project laterally thereof. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81, and the coupling piece 86 and the coupling piece 87 form a board box 83 and a mounting base. The binding process is performed between.

As a trace means for detecting the unauthorized opening of the board box 83, a sealing sticker may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal sticker is peeled off from the affixed portion, the adhesive layer of the seal sticker remains on the substrate box 83 side, and a trace thereof remains. Further, the seal seal is provided with an IC tag that transmits a response wave containing identification information to a ring wave of a predetermined frequency, and when the seal seal is removed, the antenna of the IC tag is cut off and the response is described above. It may be configured so that the transmission of waves is impossible.

The sound / light control device 82 includes a sound lamp control board that controls voice and lamp display and a display control device (not shown) according to an instruction from the main control device 81, and the sound lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is housed and configured in a substrate box 84.

As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and a payout mechanism unit 92 and a control device collective unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 that protrudes rearward and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81, the sound light control device 82, and the like from the rear. is doing.

The payout mechanism unit 92 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover unit 94, and is a tank 95 in which game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game field are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95. It is equipped with a payout device 96 for paying out balls. The game ball paid out from the payout device 96 is discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, the payout mechanism unit 92 is mounted with a back pack board provided with a power switch for turning on and off the power supply, for example, while supplying a main power supply of AC 24 volts.

The control device collective unit 93 includes a payout control device 97, a power supply, and a launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply and launch control device 98 are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction so that the payout control device 97 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

The payout control device 97 is configured by accommodating a payout control board that controls the payout device 96 in a board box. In this case, the same fraud suppression means as the board box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the board box of the payout control device 97.

The power supply and launch control device 98 is configured by accommodating a power supply and a launch control board in a board box, and the board generates and outputs predetermined power required by various control devices and the like, and is further determined by a player. The launch of the game ball is controlled by operating the firing handle 54. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a storage and retention function for various data, and maintains the state at the time of power failure even in the unlikely event of a power failure, and when recovering from the power failure, the state at the time of power failure occurs. It is possible to return to the state.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The main control device 81 includes a main control board 101 that controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board (power failure monitoring board) 106 that monitors the power supply. The progress MPU 102 is mounted on the main control board 101. The progress MPU 102 includes a progress ROM 104 and a progress RWM 105 in addition to the progress CPU 103, which is an arithmetic processing unit including a control unit and a calculation unit.

The progress ROM 104 is configured to use a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) such as a NOR type flash memory or a NAND type flash memory that does not require external power supply for storage retention as read-only. The progress ROM 104 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the progress CPU 103.

The progress RWM 105 is configured to use a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention such as SRAM and DRAM for both reading and writing, and is capable of random access. When compared with the same data capacity, the time required for reading is faster than that of the progress ROM 104. The progress RWM 105 temporarily stores various data and the like when the control program stored in the progress ROM 104 is executed.

In addition to the above elements, the progress MPU 102 or the main control board 101 is provided with an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like. It is not essential that the progress ROM 104 and the progress RWM 105 are integrated into one chip with respect to the progress MPU 102, and each may be individually chipped.

The progress MPU 102 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A power failure monitoring board 106, a payout control device 97, various winning detection sensors 107a to 107h, and the like are connected to the input side of the progress MPU 102. A power supply and a launch control device 98 are connected to the power failure monitoring board 106, and power is supplied to the progress MPU 102 via the power failure monitoring board 106. Further, based on the detection results of the various winning detection sensors 107a to 107h, the progressing MPU 102 determines the winning of each winning portion (ball winning determination). Further, in the progress MPU 102, a big hit lottery is executed based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, and a support lottery is executed based on the winning of the through gate 35.

A power failure monitoring board 106, a payout control device 97, and a sound light control device 82 are connected to the output side of the progress MPU 102. For example, a prize ball command is output to the payout control device 97 based on the result of winning determination to the ball entry unit. Various commands such as a fluctuation command, a type command, a final stop command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the sound light control device 82.

Further, on the output side of the progress MPU 102, a variable winning drive unit 108 for opening and closing the opening / closing door 32b of the variable winning device 32, a bonus driving unit 109 for opening / closing the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, and a main display. The unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are connected to each other. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 101, and the traveling MPU 102 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits. Further, although the description by illustration is omitted, the light emission control of the first reserved light emitting unit 45 and the second reserved light emitting unit 46 is also performed by the progressing MPU 102.

The payout control device 97 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

The power supply and launch control device 98 is provided with a power supply circuit having a function of supplying operating power to various devices including the main control device 81 and the payout control device 97. The power supply circuit is provided with a power supply unit for turning on and a power supply unit for turning off power.

The power supply unit for turning on is connected to a commercial power supply (external power supply) in, for example, a game hall, and is connected to the main control board 101, the payout control device 97, etc. based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply. The required operating voltage is generated for each, and the generated operating voltage is supplied through a predetermined power supply path. As an outline, the power supply unit for power-on takes in the AC 24-volt power supply supplied through the back pack board provided in the back pack unit 15, and has a + 12V voltage for driving various sensors, motors, and the like. A + 5V voltage for logic and the like are generated, and these + 12V voltage and + 5V voltage are supplied to the main control device 81, the payout control device 97, and the like. The back pack board is provided with a power switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko machine 10.

A power failure monitoring board 106 is provided at a position in the middle of the power supply path between the power supply unit for power-on and the MPU 102 for progress. The power failure monitoring board 106 monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage supplied from the power supply unit for power-on. When this voltage becomes less than 22 volts, it is determined that a power cutoff has occurred, and the output setting of the power failure confirmation signal for the progressing MPU 102 is set to correspond to the occurrence of a power failure (power cutoff).

The power supply unit for power failure consists of a capacitor, and is charged by the power supplied from the power supply unit for power-on when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is ON (when power is supplied from the commercial power supply). To. Further, in a power cutoff state (when the power supply from the commercial power supply is cut off) such as when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is OFF or when a power failure occurs in the commercial power supply, the power is discharged from the power supply unit for power failure. The storage holding power (backup power) is supplied to the traveling RWM 105 via the supply path. Therefore, even in such a situation, the information stored in the progress RWM 105 is stored and retained without being erased while the storage holding power is supplied from the power supply unit at the time of power failure.

Incidentally, the capacity of the power supply unit at the time of power failure is secured relatively large, and the information stored in the progress RWM 105 before the power is cut off is retained within a predetermined period (for example, one or two days). Further, the power supply unit for power failure is not limited to the capacitor, and may be a battery, a non-rechargeable battery, or the like. In the case of a non-rechargeable battery, it is not necessary to store electricity in the power supply unit for power failure when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, but it is necessary to replace the battery periodically.

Further, although the description by illustration is omitted, the power supply and the launch control device 98 are provided with a power supply unit for power failure processing, which is different from the power supply unit for power failure. In the power supply and launch control device 98, even after the DC stable 24 volt power supply becomes less than 22 volt, the power supply unit for power failure processing discharges the power supply for sufficient time to execute the power failure processing described later. During that time, it is configured to maintain the output of 5 volts, which is the drive power supply for the control system, at a normal value. As a result, the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121, which will be described later, can normally execute and complete the process at the time of a power failure.

Further, the power supply and the launch control device 98 are responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and drive the game ball launch mechanism 53 based on specifying a predetermined launch operation for the launch handle 54.

The sound light control device 82 drives and controls the decorative light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control device 81, and also controls the display control device 111. Is. The display control device 111 executes the display control of the symbol display device 41 based on the command input from the sound / light control device 82.

Here, as already described, various lottery is executed in the progress MPU 102, and in the lottery, numerical information that is sequentially updated within a predetermined numerical range is acquired and used. In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, a control means for updating the numerical information used for a predetermined lottery is provided as the updating MPU 121 separately from the progressing MPU 102. More specifically, the renewal MPU 121 is provided as a separate chip from the progress MPU 102.

The update MPU 121 can execute its own process in parallel with the predetermined process even when the progress MPU 102 is executing the predetermined process. The update MPU 121 has a built-in non-volatile memory 123 for update and a volatile memory 124 for update, in addition to the update CPU 122 which is an arithmetic processing unit including a control unit and an arithmetic unit.

The non-volatile memory 123 for updating uses a flash memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storage retention such as a NOR type flash memory or a NAND type flash memory for both reading and writing. It is configured. The non-volatile memory 123 for updating stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the updating CPU 122, and predetermined data is written by the updating MPU 121 as needed.

The volatile memory 124 for updating is configured to use a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention such as SRAM and DRAM for both reading and writing, and can be randomly accessed. In addition to being possible, the time required for reading is faster than that of the non-volatile memory 123 for updating when compared with the same data capacity. The update volatile memory 124 temporarily stores various data and the like when the control program stored in the update non-volatile memory 123 is executed. Incidentally, backup power is not supplied to the volatile memory 124 for updating.

The predetermined terminal of the update MPU 121 is electrically connected to the predetermined terminal of the progress MPU 102 via a signal path, and bidirectional communication is possible between the two MPUs 102 and 121. Then, the update MPU 121 executes a process related to the update of the numerical information and a process related to the transmission of the numerical information to the progress MPU 102 in accordance with the instruction from the progress MPU 102.

It is not essential that the updating CPU 122, the updating non-volatile memory 123, and the updating volatile memory 124 are integrated into one chip as the updating MPU 121, and each of them is individually chipped. It may be configured to have a chip, or it may be configured to be chipped by a predetermined combination. Incidentally, chipping means a state in which an integrated circuit is enclosed in a plastic, ceramic or metal can such as a synthetic resin.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lottery with the main control device 81>
Hereinafter, an electrical configuration for performing various lottery in collaboration with the progressing MPU 102 and the updating MPU 121 will be described with reference to FIG.

In the main control device 81, various numerical information (various counter information) is used in the game to generate a big hit lottery, set the display of the main display unit 43, set the symbol display of the symbol display device 41, and set the symbol display unit 44 of the accessory display unit 44. The display is set, and specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery for the occurrence of jackpots, the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 used for the reach generation lottery when the symbol display device 41 deviates and fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41. A variable type counter CS that determines the display duration is used. Further, the electric accessory opening counter C4 used for the lottery as to whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is set to the electric accessory open state is used.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and the counter returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals. Information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the hold storage area 105a as the acquisition information storage means when a prize is won in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. Will be done.

The hold storage area 105a includes a hold area RE and an execution area AE. The holding area RE includes a first holding area RE1, a second holding area RE2, a third holding area RE3, and a fourth holding area RE4, according to the winning history of the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. , Each numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored as hold information in any of the hold areas RE1 to RE4.

The hold information may include the variable type counter CS, and in addition or instead, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 may not be included. In the configuration that does not include the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3, the counters C2 are used when the winning / failing lottery is performed using the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 or when it is necessary as a result of the lottery. , Numerical information may be acquired from C3.

In the first holding area RE1 to the fourth holding area RE4, when the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 is awarded a plurality of times in succession, the first holding area RE1 → the second holding area RE2 → the second Each numerical information is stored in the order of 3 holding area RE3 → 4th holding area RE4 in chronological order. By providing the four holding areas RE1 to RE4 in this way, up to four winning histories of the game balls in the upper working port 33 or the lower working opening 34 can be held and stored.

The number that can be stored on hold is not limited to four, and may be any other, such as two, three, or five or more, or may be a single number.

The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when starting the variable display of the main display unit 43, and is an area for starting one game round. Based on various numerical information stored in the execution area AE, a hit / fail determination or the like is performed.

Each of the above counters will be described in detail.

The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to, for example, add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 599, reach the maximum value, and then return to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the hold storage area 105a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34.

The value of the random number that wins the big hit is stored as a hit / miss table (hit / miss information group) in the hit / miss table storage area as the hit / miss information group storage means in the progress ROM 104. As the pass / fail table, a pass / fail table for the low probability mode (low probability pass / fail information group) and a pass / fail table for the high probability mode (high probability pass / fail information group) are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning / failing lottery means.

In the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, the number of random numbers that win the big hit is two. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to in the lottery, the number of random numbers that win the big hit is 20. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number of random numbers to be won is arbitrary.

The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, and then returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated and stored in the hold storage area 105a at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34.

In this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These plurality of big hit results are (1) the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the winning / failing lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) the lower after the opening / closing execution mode ends. By providing differences in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the operating port 34, a plurality of jackpot results are set.

As an aspect of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, the frequency of winning a prize in the variable winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is relatively high. Frequent winning mode and low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in either the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode, the game is executed up to a predetermined number of round games.

Here, the round game is a condition that either the predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) elapses or the predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins the large winning opening 32a. It is a game that continues until is satisfied. Further, the number of round games in the open / close execution mode triggered by the jackpot result is the same as the fixed number of rounds regardless of the type of jackpot result triggered by the transition. Specifically, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to 15 rounds (15R) regardless of which jackpot result is obtained.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types are set for one opening mode of the variable winning device 32 by differently changing the opening duration (opening continuation period) from the opening of the large winning opening 32a to the closing. Has been done. Specifically, a long-term mode (long-term mode) in which the opening duration is set to 29 sec, which is a long time, and a short-time mode in which the opening duration is set to 0.06 sec, which is shorter than the above-mentioned long time. A mode (short-term mode) is set.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the firing handle 54 is operated by the player, the gaming ball launching mechanism 53 is driven and controlled so that one gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area every 0.6 sec. .. In addition, the maximum number of end conditions for round games is set to nine. Then, in the long-time mode among the above-mentioned opening modes, the opening duration is set to be longer than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and one round game. On the other hand, in the short-time mode, the opening duration is set to be shorter than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and one round game, and more specifically, the opening duration is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, when the variable winning device 32 is opened once in a long-time mode, it is expected that the maximum number of winnings in one round game will be won for the large winning opening 32a. When the variable winning device 32 is opened once in a short time mode, it is expected that no winning will occur in the large winning opening 32a, or even if a winning occurs, the number will be about one.

In the high-frequency winning mode, the large winning opening 32a is opened once for a long time in each round game. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the large winning opening 32a is opened once in each round game in a short-time mode.

In addition, the number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the number of round games, the opening duration for one opening, and the upper limit number in one round game are those in the high-frequency winning mode. Is not limited to the above values and is arbitrary as long as the frequency of winning the variable winning device 32 from the start to the end of the open / close execution mode is higher than that of the low frequency winning mode. Is.

As a support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is compared in a situation where the launch of the game ball is continued in the same manner with respect to the game area. High-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) and low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) so that the frequency of opening states per unit time is relatively high or low. And are set.

Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric accessory open lottery using the electric accessory release counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is in the open state when the electric accessory open state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more opening. The time is set long. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the electric accessory open state is won and the electric accessory 34a is opened multiple times, the electric accessory 34a is closed from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The time is set shorter than the one-time opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, compared to the low-frequency support mode, a shorter time is secured as the minimum secured time for the next electric accessory opening lottery to be performed after one electric accessory opening lottery is performed. Is set to be selected.

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that the lower operating port 34 will be won is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the upper operating port 33 is higher than that of the lower operating port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower operating port 34 is more likely than the upper operating port 33. The probability of winning a prize increases. Then, when a prize is won in the lower operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of balls held so much. be able to.

The configuration for increasing the frequency of the high-frequency support mode to be in the electric service open state per unit time is not limited to the above, for example, the electric motor open lottery. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the electric service open state in. In addition, the secured time secured for the next electric accessory opening lottery after one electric accessory opening lottery is performed (for example, on the accessory display unit 44 based on the winning of the through gate 35). In a configuration where multiple types of variable display time (time to be executed) are prepared, the high frequency support mode is set so that a shorter reservation time is easier to select or the average reservation time is shorter than the low frequency support mode. It may have been done. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the securing time secured for the next electric accessory opening lottery after one electric accessory opening lottery is performed is shortened (that is,). , Shortening the one-time variable display time on the accessory display unit 44), shortening the average time of the secured time, and increasing the winning probability, one of the conditions or any combination of conditions is applied. This may increase the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode.

The distribution destination of the game result for the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in the distribution table storage area as the distribution information group storage means in the progress ROM 104. Then, as such distribution destinations, a low probability jackpot result (low probability correspondence special game result), a low winning high probability jackpot result (explicit high probability correspondence game result or a result of sudden probability change state), and the most advantageous jackpot result ( High probability correspondence special game result) is set.

The low-probability jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the low-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. However, this high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the transition.

The low-winning high-probability jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / fail lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. be. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode continue until the lottery result in the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit state and the state shifts to the big hit state.

The most advantageous jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode continue until the lottery result in the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit state and the state shifts to the big hit state.

In relation to each of the above game states, the normal game state is not an open / close execution mode, but a state in which the winning / failing lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a low frequency support mode. Further, as a game result, a configuration in which a low winning high probability jackpot result is not set may be used.

In the distribution table, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" corresponds to the low accuracy jackpot result, and "10 to 14" corresponds to the low winning high accuracy jackpot result. "15-29" corresponds to the most advantageous jackpot result.

As a kind of high-probability jackpot result, the open / close execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode is maintained in the previous mode. An unspecified low-winning high-probability jackpot result (a result of an unspecified high-probability corresponding game or a latent probability change state) may be included. In this case, the jackpot results will be further diversified.

Furthermore, as a kind of the winning / failing result in the winning / failing lottery, a special losing result that shifts to the open / close execution mode of the low frequency winning mode and does not cause the transition to the winning / losing lottery mode and the support mode after the transition may be included. .. In the configuration where both the unspecified low winning high probability jackpot result and the special deviation result are set as described above, the open / close execution mode shifts to the low frequency winning mode, and the support mode is up to that point. While it is common to be maintained in the mode, due to the difference in the transition mode of the winning / failing lottery mode, for example, in the normal gaming state, either the unspecified low winning high accuracy jackpot result or the special loss result is When it occurs, it is possible to make the player predict which result it actually corresponds to.

The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 238, reach a maximum value, and then return to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 105a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10, reach display is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 41. The reach display is provided with a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (picture), and variable display is performed in a game in which the open / close execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is a high-frequency winning mode. In a gaming machine in which the later stop display result is a special display result, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started. A display state that makes the player think that it is a variable display state that tends to be a special display result.

In the reach display, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of a high-frequency winning mode can be obtained by stopping and displaying some of the symbol rows among the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41. A display state is included in which a combination of reach symbols that may be established is displayed, and in that state, a variable display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows. In addition, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of the symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows, and the reach effect is performed by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image in the background image. , A combination of reach symbols is reduced or hidden, and then a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen to perform a reach effect.

The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game rounds that shift to the open / close execution mode, which is the high-frequency winning mode. Further, in the game rounds that do not shift to the open / close execution mode, the reach random number counter C3 acquired at a predetermined timing corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display by referring to the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the progress ROM 104. If so, it will be executed.

The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used in the progress MPU 102 to determine the variation display time (display continuation period) in the main display unit 43 and the variation display time (display continuation period) of the symbol in the symbol display device 41. The variation type counter CS is updated in each of the main process and the timer interrupt process, which will be described later, and the variation type counter is used when the variation pattern is determined at the start of the variation display on the main display unit 43 and at the start of the symbol variation by the symbol display device 41. The value of CS is acquired. When determining the variable display time, the variable display time table (variable display time information group) stored in advance in the variable display time table storage area (variable display time information storage means) of the progress ROM 104 is referred to.

The electric accessory opening counter C4 is configured to, for example, add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 250, reach the maximum value, and then return to 0. The electric accessory opening counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric service holding area 105b provided in the progress RWM 105 at the timing when the game ball wins in the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state according to the value of the stored electric accessory opening counter C4.

In the configuration in which the main control device 81 is provided with a plurality of counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 as described above, some of them are provided for the update MPU 121, and the rest are for progress. It is provided for the MPU 102.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, a jackpot random number counter C1 and a random number initial value counter CINI are provided in the update volatile memory 124 of the update MPU 121, and the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3. , The variable type counter CS and the electric accessory opening counter C4 are provided in the progress RWM 105 in the progress MPU 102. Then, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI is updated in the update MPU 121, and the numerical information of the remaining counters C2, C3, CS, and C4 is updated. Is executed in the MPU 102.

On the other hand, the hold storage area 105a in which the hold information is stored based on the winning of the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 is provided only in the progress RWM 105. Then, as described above, the pending information includes the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1. Therefore, when acquiring the hold information, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 at that time is transmitted from the update MPU 121 to the progress MPU 102, and the transmitted hold information is stored in the hold storage area 105a.

Further, as described above, the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI is used when the initial value of the next round is determined when the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated once. The progress MPU 102 determines whether or not the update of the numerical information of the counter C1 has made one round. Therefore, in order to make the determination, the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI is also transmitted from the update MPU 121 to the progress MPU 102 as necessary.

<About various processes executed by MPU 102 for progress and MPU 121 for update>
Next, various processes executed by the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121 will be described. The processing of the progress MPU 102 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically. The processing of the update MPU 121 is roughly classified into an initial startup process that is started according to a start instruction from the progress MPU 102 and an update-side periodic process that is periodically started after the initial start process is executed.

In the following description of various processes, first, the main process of the progress MPU 102 and the initial start process of the update MPU 121 will be described while showing the correspondence between the two processes, and then the timer interrupt process of the progress MPU 102 will be described. , The update side periodic process of the update MPU 121 will be described while showing the correspondence between the two processes.

<Main processing of MPU 102 for progress>
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the MPU 102 for progress.

In the main process, first, in step S101, access to the progress RWM 105 is permitted. After that, in step S102, it is determined whether or not the clear switch provided in the power supply and the launch control device 98 is manually operated, and in the following step S103, whether the power failure flag of the progress RWM 105 is set to "1". Judge whether or not. Further, in step S104, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed, and in the following step S105, whether or not the checksum matches the checksum saved when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined. judge.

In the pachinko machine 10, the power is turned on while pressing the clear switch when the data of the progress RWM 105 is initialized at the time of turning on the power, for example, at the start of business of the game hall. Therefore, if the clear switch is pressed, the process proceeds to step S106. Further, when the power cutoff occurrence information is not set or when an abnormality in the stored data is confirmed by the checksum, the process proceeds to step S106 in the same manner. In step S106, as the initialization of the progress RWM 105, the data of the entire area of the progress RWM 105 is initialized. Then, the process proceeds to step S107. On the other hand, when the clear switch is not pressed, step S107 is performed without executing the process of step S106, provided that the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal. move on.

In step S107, the update MPU 121 startup process is executed. In the start-up process, a process for starting the initial start-up process is executed in the update MPU 121. Specifically, the operating power supply path from the power supply and the launch control device 98 to the updating MPU 121 is to the updating MPU 121 even when the operating power is being supplied to the traveling MPU 102. A switch circuit capable of cutting off the supply of operating power is provided, and in the activation process of step S107, the supply of operating power to the updating MPU 121 is started through the signal output from the progressing MPU 102 to the switch circuit.

The specific configuration for activating the update MPU 121 based on the instruction from the progress MPU 102 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. For example, the supply of operating power to the progress MPU 102 is started. In this case, the supply of the operating power to the update MPU 121 may be started, and the initial start process may be started in the update MPU 121 according to the input of the signal related to the start instruction from the progress MPU 102.

In the following step S108, the transmission process of the maximum value is executed. Here, as described above, the update MPU 121 has a function of updating the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI, but the numerical range that can be set as the update target is the pachinko machine. The range is wider than the numerical range of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI used in 10.

The numerical ranges of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI set in the pachinko machine 10 are changed according to the specifications of the model of the pachinko machine 10 even when compared by the same manufacturer. For example, if there are models with a relatively high probability of winning a jackpot and models with a relatively low probability, the former model can be narrowed in the numerical range of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI than the latter model. A method to increase the probability of winning a big hit can be considered. In addition, even between models with similar winning probabilities, one narrows the numerical range instead of suppressing the number of numerical information that will be a big hit from the viewpoint of reducing processing load, and the other is numerical from the viewpoint of fraud prevention. Instead of widening the range, it is possible to increase the number of numerical information that will be a big hit.

Under these circumstances, the maximum value of the numerical range that can be set as the update target in the update MPU 121 is set to be larger than the maximum value of the numerical range that is generally used in models with a relatively low probability of winning a big hit. It is set. Specifically, when compared in decimal, the maximum value of the numerical range that can be set as the update target in the update MPU 121 is the numerical range that is generally used in models with a relatively low probability of winning a big hit. It is set as a number that is one digit or more larger than the maximum value. More specifically, in the update MPU 121, the numerical range that can be set as the update target is "0 to 4000".

In the pachinko machine 10, the numerical range of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI is "0 to 599", which is narrower than the settable numerical range. Therefore, in the transmission process of the maximum value in step S108, the data corresponding to the numerical information "599" of the maximum value, specifically, the data representing the decimal number "599" in binary is the MPU 121 for updating. Send to.

Here, since the minimum value in the numerical range of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI used in the progress MPU 102 is fixed at "0", the numerical information of the minimum value is not transmitted. As a result, the amount of data transmitted to the update MPU 121 can be suppressed in order to recognize the numerical range, and the processing load of the processing related to the setting of the numerical range is reduced.

Further, it is possible to set the maximum value of the random number initial value counter CINI to a value smaller than the maximum value of the jackpot random number counter C1, but in this pachinko machine 10, the maximum values of both counters C1 and CINI are intentionally made the same. .. As a result, the type of command required to reduce the amount of data transmitted to the update MPU 121 in step S108 and to make the update MPU 121 recognize the maximum value while ensuring a wide numerical range that can be taken as the random number initial value counter CINI. Is reduced.

After executing the process of step S108, the process of acquiring the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is executed in step S109. As will be described in detail later, in the update MPU 121, a process for preventing the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 from being fixed at the time of power recovery of the pachinko machine 10 (including recovery from a power failure and power ON operation) is performed. Execute.

In step S109, the transmission instruction of the initial value is given to the update MPU 121, and the process of waiting until the information of the initial value is transmitted is executed. Then, when the information of the initial value is transmitted, the process proceeds to step S110. In step S110, the information of the initial value acquired from the update MPU 121 in step S109 is written and saved in the progress RWM 105 as the numerical information for one-lap determination of the jackpot random number counter C1.

After that, the process proceeds to the residual processing of steps S111 to S114. That is, although the progress MPU 102 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt processing, a residual time is generated between the timer interrupt processing of one and the next timer interrupt processing. This residual time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, and the residual process of steps S111 to S114 is repeatedly executed by utilizing the irregular time. In this respect, it can be said that the residual processing in steps S111 to S114 is irregular processing that is executed irregularly.

In the residual processing, first, in step S111, interrupt prohibition is set in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. In the following step S112, the random number initial value update process is executed, and in step S113, the variable counter update process for updating the variable type counter CS is executed. The contents of these update processes will be described later. After that, in step S114, the interrupt enable setting for switching from the state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited to the state in which the timer interrupt process is permitted is set. After executing the process of step S114, the process returns to step S111 and the processes of steps S111 to S114 are repeated.

The process of transmitting the maximum value information to the update MPU 121 (specifically, step S108) and the information of the process, such as executing the process of step S108 in the first process of the main process (FIG. 7). The process of receiving the reply from the update MPU 121 to the transmission (specifically, step S109) may be intervened with the process required when the power is turned on by the progress MPU 102. This eliminates the need for a time for waiting for processing from transmitting the maximum value information to the update MPU 121 until the initial value information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is acquired from the update MPU 121, or during that time. It will be shortened.

<Initial startup process of MPU 121 for update>
Next, the initial startup process of the update MPU 121 will be described.

In the initial start-up process, a process for preventing the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 at the time of power recovery of the pachinko machine 10 from being fixed is executed, and a process for preventing the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI from being fixed. Execute the process. In these processes, the initial value table for the jackpot random number stored in the initial value table storage area 123a (see FIG. 5) in the non-volatile memory 123 for update and the initial value table for the random number initial value are used.

Prior to the description of the initial startup process, these initial value tables will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram for explaining an initial value table for big hit random numbers, and FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram for explaining an initial value table for random number initial values.

As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, pointer information and numerical information of initial values are set in both the initial value table for big hit random numbers and the initial value table for random number initial values. .. The pointer information is set for each of the initial value table for the jackpot random number and the initial value table for the random number initial value, and is stored in the pointer information storage area 123b (see FIG. 5) in the non-volatile memory 123 for updating. Has been done.

Each pointer information is read from the pointer information storage area 123b and updated so as to be incremented by 1 each time the initial startup process is executed in the update MPU 121, and each pointer information after the update is stored as pointer information. The area 123b is overwritten. In this case, since the pointer information storage area 123b is provided in the non-volatile memory 123 for updating, even if the pachinko machine 10 is in a power failure state and the power supply to the updating MPU 121 is cut off, the pointer information after updating Is stored in memory. Therefore, each pointer information is incremented by 1 each time the initial startup process is executed by the update MPU 121.

The initial value set corresponding to the pointer information in the initial value table for the jackpot random number is the numerical information included in the numerical range that can be set as the update target of the jackpot random number in the update MPU 121, and is for each numerical value of the pointer information. Different initial values are set for. Since the pointer information is set for the maximum value of the numerical range that can be set as the update target of the jackpot random number, the numerical information that can be set as the update target for the jackpot random number is set in the initial value table for the jackpot random number. Are all set in a one-to-one correspondence with the pointer information. Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the numerical information of the initial value is set to be irregularly arranged with respect to the numerical order of the pointer information.

The initial value table for random number initial values is the same as the initial value table for jackpot random numbers, and the initial value set corresponding to the pointer information can be set as the update target of the random number initial value in the update MPU 121. Numerical information included in the numerical range, and different initial values are set for each numerical value of the pointer information. Incidentally, the numerical range that can be set as the update target of the random number initial value in the update MPU 121 is the same as the numerical range that can be set as the update target of the jackpot random number. Since the pointer information is set for the maximum value of the numerical range that can be set as the update target of the random number initial value, it can be set as the update target for the random number initial value in the initial value table for the random number initial value. All of the numerical information is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the pointer information. Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the numerical information of the initial value is set to be irregularly arranged with respect to the numerical order of the pointer information.

However, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the initial value table for the jackpot random number and the initial value table for the random number initial value, the numerical information of the initial value with respect to the numerical order of the pointer information is The arrangement is set to be different. That is, when comparing with the same pointer information, it seems that the same initial value is not set in at least some pointer information, and more specifically, the same initial value is not set in all pointer information. Each initial value table is set in. In addition, the sequence of the numerical information of the initial value with respect to the numerical order of the pointer information in the initial value table for the jackpot random number, and the sequence of the numerical information of the initial value with respect to the numerical order of the pointer information in the initial value table for the random random value. However, each initial value table is set so that even if the pointer information that is the starting point of the sequence of each of these numerical values is arbitrarily changed, they do not completely match. By setting each initial value table in this way, the possibility that the same initial value is selected in one initial start processing for each of the jackpot random number and the random number initial value is reduced.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the initial startup process of the update MPU 121.

In the initial start-up process, first, in step S201, the information of the maximum value transmitted in step S108 in the main process (FIG. 7) of the progress MPU 102 is saved by writing it to the volatile memory 124 for update. In the following step S202, the initial value table for the jackpot random number is read from the initial value table storage area 123a in the non-volatile memory 123 for update, and the jackpot random number is supported from the pointer information storage area 123b in the non-volatile memory 123 for update. Read pointer information. Then, in step S203, the read pointer information update process is executed. Specifically, the pointer information is added by 1.

After that, in step S204, it is determined whether or not the initial value corresponding to the pointer information updated in step S203 is equal to or less than the maximum value. Specifically, the initial value corresponding to the pointer information updated in step S203 is read from the initial value table for jackpot random numbers, and the read initial value is stored in the volatile memory 124 for update in step S201. It is determined whether or not it is equal to or less than the maximum value information.

If a negative determination is made in step S204, the processes of steps S203 to S204 are executed again. As a result, even if the initial value for the maximum value of the numerical range that can be set as the update target of the jackpot random number in the update MPU 121 is set in the initial value table for the jackpot random number, it is specified by the progress MPU 102. It is possible to acquire the initial value for the jackpot random number within the range of the maximum value.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S204, the initial value corresponding to the current pointer information is set in the jackpot random number counter C1 in step S205. In the following step S206, the information of the initial value set in the jackpot random number counter C1 in step S205 is transmitted to the progress MPU 102. As described above, the transmitted initial value information is acquired in step S109 in the main process (FIG. 7) of the progress MPU 102, and is stored in the progress RWM 105 as numerical information for one-lap determination in step S110. Will be done.

After executing the process of step S206, in step S207, the initial value table for the random number initial value is read from the initial value table storage area 123a in the non-volatile memory 123 for update, and the non-volatile memory 123 for update is used. The pointer information corresponding to the initial random value is read from the pointer information storage area 123b. Then, in step S208, the read pointer information update process is executed. Specifically, the pointer information is added by 1.

After that, in step S209, it is determined whether or not the initial value corresponding to the pointer information updated in step S208 is equal to or less than the maximum value. Specifically, the initial value corresponding to the pointer information updated in step S208 is read from the initial value table for random random values, and the read initial value is stored in the volatile memory 124 for update in step S201. It is determined whether or not it is equal to or less than the information of the maximum value.

If a negative determination is made in step S209, the processes of steps S208 to S209 are executed again. As a result, even if the initial value for the maximum value of the numerical range that can be set as the update target of the random number initial value in the update MPU 121 is set in the initial value table for the random number initial value, the progress MPU 102 can be used. It is possible to acquire the initial value for the random number initial value within the range of the maximum value specified in the above.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S209, the initial value corresponding to the current pointer information is set in the random number initial value counter CINI in step S210. Here, when the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated once, the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is set as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 in the next round. The initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the initial start processing is executed is acquired from the initial value table for the jackpot random number without using the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI, so that the numerical information is updated. It is possible to make the initial value when is started different between the random number initial value counter CINI and the jackpot random number counter C1.

In the following step S211, a process of writing each pointer information to the pointer information storage area 123b in the non-volatile memory 123 for updating and saving the information is executed. Specifically, the pointer information for the jackpot random number at the timing when the affirmative judgment is made in step S204 and the pointer information for the random number initial value at the timing when the affirmative judgment is made in step S209 are stored in the pointer information storage area 123b. Write to. Since the area to be written in the non-volatile memory 123 for updating is limited to the pointer information storage area 123b at the time of writing, a program for updating numerical information in the updating MPU 121 and an initial value table. Data such as is not erased. After that, this initial startup process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the update side periodic process.

<Timer interrupt processing of MPU 102 for progress>
Next, the timer interrupt processing of the progress MPU 102 will be described.

A hardware configuration for periodically executing timer interrupt processing in the progress MPU 102 will be described. The main control board 101 is provided with a clock circuit as a pulse signal output means for outputting a pulse signal at a predetermined cycle, and is further divided so as to exist in the middle of the signal path between the clock circuit and the traveling MPU 102. A peripheral circuit is provided.

The frequency dividing circuit functions as a frequency changing means for changing the cycle of the pulse signal from the clock circuit, and is configured to output a pulse signal for specifying the start timing of the timer interrupt process by the progress MPU 102. .. That is, the pulse signal is supplied from the frequency dividing circuit to the traveling MPU 102 at intervals of 4 msec cycle, which is a specific cycle. The progress MPU 102 executes a process for confirming the occurrence of a specific signal form such as rising or falling of the pulse signal, and activates the timer interrupt process on the condition that the occurrence of the specific signal form is confirmed at least one condition. And execute.

In this case, when the occurrence of the above specific signal form is confirmed in the situation where the activation of the timer interrupt processing is prohibited, the timer is changed from the state in which the interrupt is prohibited to the state in which the interrupt is permitted. Interrupt processing is started. That is, depending on the execution status of the process in the progress MPU 102, the next timer interrupt process may be started after 4.1 msec has elapsed from the start of the previous timer interrupt process, and when such an event occurs, the next timer interrupt process may be started. The next timer interrupt process will be started after 3.9 msec has elapsed from the start of the immediately preceding timer interrupt process.

However, since the output of the pulse signal from the frequency dividing circuit is performed in a specific cycle such as 4 msec regardless of the progress of the process in the progress MPU 102, the timer interrupt process is basically started in the specific cycle. Furthermore, the processing configuration of the progress MPU 102 is next to the predetermined timing even if the timer interrupt processing at the predetermined timing is started after a period exceeding a specific cycle has elapsed since the previous timer interrupt processing was started. The timer interrupt processing at the timing of 1 is set to absorb the portion exceeding the specific cycle, and the timer interrupt processing at the next timing is set to be started at the timing when the input of the pulse signal is confirmed.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing of the progress MPU 102.

In the timer interrupt process, first, the power failure process is executed in step S301. In the power failure processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, first, the power failure confirmation process is executed in step S401. In the power failure confirmation process, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure has occurred based on the state of the power failure confirmation signal input from the power failure monitoring board 106. In this case, once it is confirmed that the state of the power failure confirmation signal corresponds to the state of the power failure occurrence (for example, if it is always HI level, it has become the LOW level), it may be immediately specified that the power failure has occurred. It is identified as a power outage when it is confirmed that it corresponds to the state of the power outage over the standard number of times for confirming the power outage, which is set as multiple times. As a result, even if the state of the power failure confirmation signal is temporarily changed to the state of power failure due to the generation of electrical noise, the possibility that the power failure is identified as the power failure is reduced.

After that, in step S402, it is determined whether or not the processing result of step S401 corresponds to the occurrence of a power failure. If it does not respond to the occurrence of a power outage, the main power outage process is terminated as it is. When it corresponds to the occurrence of a power failure, the power failure processing of steps S403 to S407 is executed.

In the power failure processing, first, in step S403, the power failure flag of the progress RWM 105 is set to "1", and in the subsequent step S404, the checksum calculation process is executed. The checksum calculated here is stored in the progress RWM 105. After that, in step S405, a power failure signal (power failure signal) indicating that a power failure has occurred is transmitted to the update MPU 121.

The configuration related to the output of the power failure signal is arbitrary, and a configuration in which a LOW level signal is always output when a power failure does not occur and a HI level signal is output when a power failure occurs may be used. , The pattern of output levels of these signals may be reversed. Further, the configuration may be such that the state in which no signal is output is switched to the state in which the signal is output.

In the following step S406, all the information of the output port of the progress MPU 102 is set to "0", and the access to the progress RWM 105 is prohibited in step S407. Then, the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely cut off and the process cannot be executed.

Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10), after executing the power failure processing in step S301, the random number initial value update process is executed in step S302, and the lottery random number update process is executed in step S303. do.

In the random number initial value update process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12A, an update instruction of the random number initial value counter CINI is given to the update MPU 121 in step S501. As a result, the update MPU 121 executes a process for updating the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI. Details of such processing will be described later. After that, the random number initial value update process is terminated. The same process applies to the random number initial value update process executed in step S112 of the main process (FIG. 7).

In the lottery random number update process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12B, an update instruction of the jackpot random number counter C1 is given to the update MPU 121 in step S601. As a result, the update MPU 121 executes a process for updating the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1. Details of such processing will be described later.

In the following step S602, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 after the update is performed by the update MPU 121 in response to the instruction in step S601 is acquired. Specifically, the progressing MPU 102 outputs a signal to the updating MPU 121 to the effect that the numerical information of the updated jackpot random number counter C1 should be transmitted, and waits until the numerical information is transmitted. Then, when the numerical information is transmitted, the received numerical information is stored in the register and the process proceeds to step S603.

In step S603, it is determined whether or not the numerical information acquired in step S602 matches the numerical information for one-lap determination stored in the progress RWM 105. If they match, in step S604, the numerical information of the current random number initial value counter CINI stored in the update MPU 121 is acquired. Specifically, the progress MPU 102 outputs a signal to the update MPU 121 to the effect that the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI should be transmitted, and waits until the numerical information is transmitted. Then, when the numerical information is transmitted, the received numerical information is stored in the register and the process proceeds to step S605.

In step S605, a setting instruction is given to the update MPU 121 so that the numerical information acquired in step S604 is set as the initial value in the next round of the jackpot random number counter C1. In this case, the numerical information acquired in step S604 is transmitted to the update MPU 121, but the configuration is not limited to this, and only the signal output related to the setting instruction is output from the progress MPU 102, and the setting thereof is performed. In response to the instruction, the update MPU 121 may execute a process of setting the current numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI to the jackpot random number counter C1. In the following step S606, the numerical information acquired in step S604 is saved by overwriting the progress RWM 105 as new numerical information for one-lap determination.

When a negative determination is made in step S603, or after the process of step S606 is executed, in step S607, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 provided in the progress RWM 105 are provided. Update processing is executed. Specifically, the current numerical information is read from the jackpot type counter C2, the read numerical information is added by 1, and the numerical information after the 1 addition is overwritten on the jackpot type counter C2. The content of the update process is the same for the reach random number counter C3 and the electric accessory release counter C4. After that, the random number update process for the main lottery is completed.

Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10), after executing the process of step S303, the variable counter update process is executed in step S304. In the update process, the current numerical information is read from the variable type counter CS provided in the progress RWM 105, the read numerical information is added by 1, and the numerical information after the addition is added to the variable type counter CS. Overwrite. The same applies to the variable counter update process executed in step S113 of the main process (FIG. 7).

In the following step S305, the game stop determination process is executed. In the game stop determination process, it is monitored whether or not the progress of the game should be stopped, and if the situation should stop the progress of the game, the execution of the process for advancing the game is stopped.

After that, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped, and the processes after step S307 are executed on condition that the progress of the game is not stopped.

In step S307, the port output process is executed. In the port output processing, when the output information is set in the previous timer interrupt processing, the processing for outputting the output corresponding to the output information to the various drive units 108 and 109 is executed. For example, when the information to switch the large winning opening 32a to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the variable winning drive unit 108 is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set, the information is set. The output of the drive signal is stopped. Further, when the information for switching the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the accessory drive unit 109 is started, and the information for switching to the closed state is set. If so, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

In the following step S308, the reading process is executed. In the reading process, signals other than the power failure confirmation signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

In the following step S309, the winning detection process is executed. In the winning detection process, the signals received from the winning detection sensors 107a to 107h are read, and the general winning opening 31, the large winning opening 32a, the upper operating opening 33, the lower operating opening 34, and the through gate 35 are awarded. Execute the process to specify the presence or absence.

In the following step S310, a timer update process for collectively updating the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the progress RWM 105 is executed. In this case, the timer counters to which the stored numerical information is subtracted and updated are collectively handled, but both the subtraction type timer counter update and the addition type timer counter update are collectively performed. It may be configured.

In the following step S311, a fraud detection process for monitoring whether or not a predetermined event set as a monitoring target for fraud has occurred is executed. In the fraud detection process, the occurrence of a plurality of types of events is monitored, and by confirming that a predetermined event has occurred, the game stop setting is made in the above step S305 in the next timer interrupt process. Affirmative determination is made in step S306.

In the following step S312, a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed. In a situation where the firing operation is continued for the firing handle 54, one game ball is launched every 0.6 sec, which is a predetermined firing cycle, as described above.

In the following step S313, as the input state monitoring process, the disconnection confirmation of each of the winning detection sensors 107a to 107h and the opening confirmation of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are confirmed based on the information read in the reading process of step S308. conduct.

In the following step S314, the special figure special electric control process for performing the execution control of the game times and the execution control of the open / close execution mode is executed. In the special figure special electric control process, the hold information acquisition process for acquiring the hold information for the occurrence of a prize in the upper actuating port 33 or the lower actuating port 34 is executed. The process of acquiring the reserved information will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the hold information acquisition process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not a prize has been generated in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 based on the processing result of the winning detection process in step S309. If no prize has been generated for any of the actuation ports 33 and 34, the acquisition process is terminated as it is, and if any prize has been generated for any of the operation ports 33 and 34, the process proceeds to step S702.

In step S702, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved information N stored in the reserved storage area 105a is less than the upper limit, and if the upper limit has already been reached, the acquisition process is terminated as it is. If it is less than the upper limit, the number of reserved information N is added by 1 in step S703.

After that, in step S704, the numerical information of the current jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the update MPU 121 is acquired. Specifically, the progress MPU 102 outputs a signal to the update MPU 121 to the effect that the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 should be transmitted, and waits until the numerical information is transmitted. Then, when the numerical information is transmitted, the received numerical information is stored in the register and the process proceeds to step S705.

In step S705, the numerical information of the jackpot type counter C2 and the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 provided in the progress RWM 105 are read out. Then, in step S706, after executing the setting process in the hold storage area 105a, the acquisition process of the hold information is terminated.

In the setting process in the hold storage area 105a, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 acquired in step S704, the numerical information of the jackpot type counter C2 read in step S705, and the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 are held. The process of storing in the hold storage area 105a is executed. In this case, among the hold areas RE, the hold information is stored in the hold areas RE1 to RE4 corresponding to the number N of hold information after the update in step S703.

Returning to the description of the special figure special electric control process in step S314 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10), in the special electric special electric control process, in addition to the above-mentioned hold information acquisition process, a process for advancing the game round is executed. Specifically, a hit / fail determination process for determining whether or not the hold information corresponds to the jackpot winning, provided that the hold information is stored and not during the game rotation or the open / close execution mode, and the jackpot. If it corresponds to the winning, the distribution determination process for determining which jackpot result the pending information corresponds to is executed. When the hit / fail determination process and the distribution determination process are executed, they are stored in the areas to be started of the current game round among the hold areas RE1 to RE4 in the hold area RE of the hold storage area 105a. Shift the pending information to the execution area AE. Then, the hit / fail determination process and the distribution determination process are executed using the hold information shifted to the execution area AE. Incidentally, when the hold information is shifted to the execution area AE, the process of shifting the hold information stored in each hold area RE1 to RE4 to the area whose digestion order is higher is executed.

In the special figure special electric control process, not only the hit / fail determination process and the distribution determination process, but also if the hold information does not correspond to the jackpot winning, it is determined whether the hold information corresponds to the reach occurrence. The reach determination process is executed, and the duration selection process for selecting the duration of the game round is executed by using the numerical information of the variation type counter CS at that time. Then, a variable command including information on the duration according to the result of each of these processes and a type command including information on the game result are transmitted to the sound / light control device 82, and the pattern on the main display unit 43 is changed. Start the display. As a result, one game round is started, and the effect for the game round is started on the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41.

In the special figure special electric control process, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the game round during the execution of one game round, and if it is the end timing, the display corresponding to the game result is performed. Execute the process to end the game times. In this case, a final stop command (or a confirmation command) indicating that the game round should be ended is transmitted to the sound / light control device 82. Further, in the special figure special electric control process, when the result of the game round is the result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the process for starting the open / close execution mode is executed. At the time of this start, an opening command indicating that the open / close execution mode is started is transmitted to the sound / light control device 82. Further, in the special figure special electric control process, a process for starting each round game and a process for ending each round game are executed. At each of these processes, an open command indicating that the round game is started (or the variable winning device 32 is in the open state) is transmitted to the sound / light control device 82, and the round game is ended (or variable). A closing command indicating that the winning device 32 is closed) is transmitted to the sound / light control device 82. Further, in the special figure special electric control process, an ending command indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is terminated is transmitted to the sound / light control device 82, and a winning / failing lottery mode or a support mode after the opening / closing execution mode is set. Execute the process.

After executing the special figure special electric control process of step S314 in the timer interrupt process, the normal figure general electric control process is executed in step S315. In the Fuzu Fuden control process, when a prize has been won in the through gate 35, a process for acquiring the hold information on the Fuzu side is executed, and the hold information on the Fuzu side is stored. In addition, a release determination is made for the reserved information, and further, a process for performing an effect for a normal drawing is executed with the opening determination as an opportunity. Further, based on the result of the opening determination, a process of opening and closing the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is executed.

In the following step S316, based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S314 and S315, the output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the main display unit 43 in the first hold light emitting unit 45 is set, and the output information is set. The output information is set so that the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the accessory display unit 44 is reflected in the second hold light emitting unit 46. Further, in step S316, the output information for updating the display content of the main display unit 43 is set based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S314 and S315, and the display content of the accessory display unit 44 is set. Set the output information for updating.

In the following step S317, a demo display process for making the display content of the symbol display device 41 for standby display is executed in a situation where neither the game times nor the open / close execution mode is executed, and in step S318, the display content is executed. , The contents of the command and the signal received from the payout control device 97 are confirmed, and the payout state reception process for performing the process corresponding to the check result is executed. Further, in step S319, a payout output process for setting the prize ball command as an output target is executed.

In the following step S320, an external information setting process for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing result of the various processes executed in the timer interrupt process this time is executed. Further, in step S321, a process for editing the test firing test information is executed.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S306, or after the processes of steps S307 to S321 are executed, the process proceeds to step S322. In step S322, the interrupt end declaration is set. In the progress MPU 102, once the timer interrupt process is started, it is stipulated that the interrupt end declaration is set as one of the conditions for starting the next timer interrupt process. In step S322, the next Set the interrupt end declaration to enable execution of timer interrupt processing. Further, in step S323, interrupt permission is set. Once the timer interrupt process is started, the progress MPU 102 is set to the interrupt disabled state. Therefore, in step S323, the interrupt enable setting is set so that the next timer interrupt process can be executed. After that, the timer interrupt processing is terminated.

<Periodic processing on the update side of the MPU 121 for update>
Next, the update side periodic processing of the update MPU 121 will be described. In the update MPU 121, after the initial start-up process (FIG. 9) is completed, the update-side periodic process is periodically (for example, 100 μsec) executed. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the update side periodic processing.

First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the random number initial value counter CINI has been instructed to be updated by the progress MPU 102. When the update instruction is received, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated in step S802. Specifically, the current numerical information is read from the random number initial value counter CINI in the volatile memory 124 for update, the read numerical information is added by 1, and the numerical information after the 1 addition is added to the random number initial value counter. Overwrite CINI.

In the following step S803, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI after the update is a numerical value larger than the maximum value. The information of the maximum value is the information stored in the volatile memory 124 for update in step S201 of the initial startup process (FIG. 9). That is, in step S803, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the current random number initial value counter CINI is a numerical value larger than the maximum value instructed by the progress MPU 102 when the power supply is started. If the value is larger than the maximum value, the random number initial value counter CINI is cleared to "0" in step S804.

Here, the update instruction of the random number initial value counter CINI from the progress MPU 102 to the update MPU 121 is performed when the random number initial value update process (FIG. 12A) is executed as described above. Then, the random number initial value update process is periodically executed in step S302 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) and irregularly executed in step S112 of the main process (FIG. 7). In this case, the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI is updated by 1 (specifically, 1 addition) in response to the instruction to update the random number initial value counter CINI once from the progress MPU 102. Is set to the start cycle of the update-side periodic process in the update MPU 121. Specifically, the activation cycle is set as a period shorter than the period required for execution of steps S111 to S114. As a result, even if the processes of steps S111 to S114 are repeated without executing the timer interrupt process, the random number initial value counter CINI can be reliably updated in the update MPU 121, and steps S111 to step S111 to step S. Even if the timer interrupt process is started immediately after the process of S114 is completed, the random number initial value counter CINI can be reliably updated in the update MPU 121.

The processing configuration for reliably updating the random number initial value counter CINI is not limited to the above, and for example, the number of times the random number initial value counter CINI is instructed to be updated by the progress MPU 102 is counted. The update MPU 121 is provided with a counter for updating, and when the above update instruction is given, the update MPU 121 only updates the counter, and in the update side periodic processing, the random number initial value counter CINI for the numerical value of the counter. It may be configured to update. In this case, the start cycle of the update-side periodic process can be made longer than that of the present embodiment. However, it is necessary to interrupt the update-side periodic processing in response to the update instruction and start it so that interrupt processing for updating the counter can be performed separately.

When a negative determination is made in step S801, when a negative determination is made in step S803, or after the processing of step S804 is executed, in step S805, an instruction to acquire a random number initial value counter CINI is received from the progress MPU 102. Determine if it is. The acquisition instruction is given when the process of step S604 of the lottery random number update process (FIG. 12 (b)) is executed in the progress MPU 102.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S805, the process of transmitting the numerical information of the current random number initial value counter CINI to the progress MPU 102 is executed in step S806. As a result, the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI is acquired in the progress MPU 102.

If a negative determination is made in step S805, or after the process of step S806 is executed, the process proceeds to step S807. In step S807, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter C1 has been instructed to be updated by the progress MPU 102. When the update instruction is received, the update process of the jackpot random number counter C1 is executed in step S808. Specifically, the current numerical information is read from the jackpot random number counter C1 in the volatile memory 124 for update, the read numerical information is added by 1, and the numerical information after the addition is added to the jackpot random number counter C1. Overwrite.

In the following step S809, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 after the update is a numerical value larger than the maximum value. The information of the maximum value is the information stored in the volatile memory 124 for update in step S201 of the initial startup process (FIG. 9). That is, in step S809, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the current jackpot random number counter C1 is larger than the maximum value instructed by the progress MPU 102 when the power supply is turned on. If the value is larger than the maximum value, the jackpot random number counter C1 is cleared to "0" in step S810.

Here, the update instruction of the jackpot random number counter C1 from the progress MPU 102 to the update MPU 121 is performed when the lottery random number update process (FIG. 12B) is executed as described above. Then, the lottery random number update process is periodically executed in step S303 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10). In this case, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated by 1 (specifically, 1 addition) in response to the instruction to update the jackpot random number counter C1 once from the progress MPU 102. The start cycle of the update side periodic process in the update MPU 121 is set. Specifically, as described above, the start cycle of the update-side periodic process is set as a period shorter than the time required to execute steps S111 to S114, and the start cycle of the timer interrupt process in the progress MPU 102 is set. The period is longer than the time required to execute steps S111 to S114. As a result, the jackpot random number counter C1 can be reliably updated in the update MPU 121.

The processing configuration for reliably updating the jackpot random number counter C1 is not limited to the above, for example, in order to count the number of times the jackpot random number counter C1 is instructed to be updated from the progress MPU 102. The update MPU 121 is provided with the above counter, and when the above update instruction is given, the update MPU 121 only updates the counter, and in the update side periodic processing, the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated by the numerical value of the counter. It may be configured to be performed. In this case, the start cycle of the update-side periodic process can be made longer than that of the present embodiment. However, it is necessary to interrupt the update-side periodic processing in response to the update instruction and start it so that interrupt processing for updating the counter can be performed separately.

When a negative determination is made in step S807, when a negative determination is made in step S809, or after the processing of step S810 is executed, in step S811, an instruction to set an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is given from the progress MPU 102. Determine if you have received it. When the setting instruction is received, in step S812, the process of setting the information of the initial value instructed from the progress MPU 102 to the jackpot random number counter C1 is executed. As a result, when the update of the jackpot random number counter C1 started from a predetermined initial value makes one round, the update of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not continued as it is, but the initial value of the next round is the jackpot random number counter C1. Will be set for. The initial value set here is the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI, and the numerical information is updated irregularly. Therefore, in the jackpot random number counter C1, the timing of the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot winning becomes irregular, and the operating ports 33 and 34 are generated or falsely detected aiming at the timing of the numerical information. It is possible to suppress the act of trying.

In a configuration in which only the initial value setting instruction is given from the progressing MPU 102 when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the updating MPU 121 that receives the setting instruction itself has the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI. May be read and the read numerical information may be set in the jackpot random number counter C1.

When a negative determination is made in step S811, or after the processing in step S812 is executed, it is determined in step S813 whether or not the acquisition instruction of the jackpot random number counter C1 has been received from the progress MPU 102. The acquisition instruction is executed when the process of step S602 of the lottery random number update process (FIG. 12 (b)) is executed in the progress MPU 102 and the process of step S704 of the hold information acquisition process (FIG. 13). It is done when.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S813, a process of transmitting the numerical information of the current jackpot random number counter C1 to the progress MPU 102 is executed in step S814. As a result, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is acquired in the progress MPU 102.

If a negative determination is made in step S813, or after the process of step S814 is executed, the process proceeds to step S815. In step S815, it is determined whether or not a power failure signal indicating that a power failure has occurred is received from the progressing MPU 102. If the power failure signal has not been received, the periodic processing on the update side is terminated as it is. When the power failure signal is received, access to the non-volatile memory 123 for updating is prohibited in step S816. This prevents the data in the non-volatile memory 123 for updating from being unintentionally rewritten when a power failure occurs. Then, the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely cut off and the process cannot be executed.

The state of this infinite loop is canceled at the next power recovery, and the initial start-up process (FIG. 9) already described is executed. Further, regardless of the output timing of the power failure signal from the progressing MPU 102, whether or not the power failure signal is received by the updating MPU 121 is performed in step S815. In this case, regardless of the output timing, the power for when a power failure occurs is supplied to the update MPU 121 so that the processing up to step S815 is normally completed.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The numerical range of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI used for performing the lottery in the progress MPU 102 is one of the numerical ranges that can be set as the update target in the update MPU 121 (hereinafter, also referred to as the base numerical range). Set as a part. Then, the update MPU 121 executes the update process of each counter C1 and CINI in the set numerical range (hereinafter, also referred to as a used numerical range). As a result, even when the numerical range used is changed due to the change in the specifications of the pachinko machine 10, the processing mode for updating each of the counters C1 and CINI can be used as it is. Therefore, it is possible to preferably change the numerical range to be used.

As described above, the function of updating the numerical information within the used numerical range of the base numerical range is provided to the updating MPU 121 provided as a chip separate from the progressing MPU 102. Then, the updating MPU 121 updates the numerical information within the used numerical range by using the information of the used numerical range instructed from the progressing MPU 102, specifically, the information of the maximum value. As a result, when changing the numerical range to be used, the program or data related to the designation of the numerical range used for the progressing MPU 102 may be changed, and the updating MPU 121 can be used as it is. Therefore, it is possible to preferably perform member management.

Further, since the function of updating the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the function of updating the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI are assigned to the updating MPU 121, the processing load of the progressing MPU 102 can be reduced.

The setting of the used numerical range is performed when the supply of the operating power to the progressing MPU 102 is started. This eliminates the need to set the used numerical range in advance at the time of shipment of the pachinko machine 10. Further, since the setting of the numerical value range used is completed before the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI are used for the lottery, there is no inconvenience in the processing related to the lottery. .. Furthermore, the setting of the numerical value range used is performed every time the supply of the operating power is started. This makes it possible to improve the accuracy of the numerical range used.

In the configuration in which the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated in the update MPU 121 provided separately from the progress MPU 102, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated based on the update instruction from the progress MPU 102. Then, when the update instruction is given in the progress MPU 102, it is once determined whether or not it is the timing to acquire the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 as the hold information before the next update is performed. It will be done. As a result, any of the numerical information included in the numerical range used in the jackpot random number counter C1 can be acquired in the progress MPU 102. Therefore, in a configuration in which the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated by the updating MPU 121, it is possible to satisfactorily set the probability of winning the jackpot.

Incidentally, since the instruction for updating the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI is also given from the progress MPU 102, the update of the numerical information can also be performed under the control of the progress MPU 102.

Further, when the progress MPU 102 determines whether or not the jackpot random number counter C1 has made one round, the initial value is acquired from the random number initial value counter CINI, and the next round is started from the initial value. An instruction to that effect is transmitted from the progress MPU 102 to the update MPU 121. From this point as well, any of the numerical information included in the numerical range used in the jackpot random number counter C1 can be acquired in the progress MPU 102.

However, in the configuration in which the update instruction and the start instruction of a new lap are given from the progress MPU 102 as described above, the process of returning to the minimum value when the jackpot random number counter C1 reaches the maximum value in the used numerical range, and the initial random number. When the value counter CINI reaches the maximum value in the used numerical range, the process of returning to the minimum value is independently performed in the update MPU 121 without being instructed by the progress MPU 102. As a result, the processing load of the progressing MPU 102 can be reduced.

Even if the progress RWM 105 is cleared (initialized), the update of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not started from "0" but from the initial value arbitrarily selected from the used numerical range. .. As a result, after illegally clearing the progress RWM 105, a prize is generated in the operating ports 33 and 34 at the timing when the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 becomes the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot, or an attempt is made to falsely detect it. Even if the act of doing is performed, it is possible to invalidate it.

Further, when the supply of the operating power to the progressing MPU 102 is started, the jackpot random number counter C1 is arbitrarily selected from the initial value within the range of used numerical values regardless of whether or not the progressing RWM 105 is cleared. Update is started. For example, the result of the lottery is to illegally acquire the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of the operating power is stopped, and to start the supply of the operating power without initializing the update MPU 121. It is assumed that there is a fraudulent act that intentionally leads to a big hit. On the other hand, since the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 fluctuates when the supply of operating power is started as described above, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of damage due to such fraudulent activity.

When the non-volatile memory 123 for updating is used for both reading and writing, and the pointer information written to the non-volatile memory 123 for updating is started to be supplied while the operating power is being supplied. The initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is changed by reading it out and using it. As a result, even if a fraudulent act is performed to intentionally lead the result of the lottery to the big hit by completely shutting off the power supply including the backup power for storing and retaining the information, the operating power The initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 at the start of supply can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to invalidate such fraudulent activity. Further, the execution of the process for changing the initial value of the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not all aggregated at the timing when the supply of the operating power is started, but before that, the operating power of the operating power is executed. Partially distributed to the situation where supply is taking place. This makes it possible to suitably suppress the above-mentioned fraudulent activity while reducing the processing load when the supply of operating power is started.

In the table for changing the initial value of the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of the operating power is started, all the numerical information included in the above base numerical range is set to be selectable and is set. Numerical information outside the used numerical range is restricted so that it is not selected as the initial value. As a result, even if the configuration is such that the numerical range to be used can be appropriately changed based on the configuration related to the base numerical range, the above fraud countermeasures are taken through the fluctuation of the initial value when the supply of the operating power is started. Can be done.

The update non-volatile memory 123 used for both reading and writing is provided separately from the progress ROM 104 in which the programs and data used in the progress MPU 102 are stored in advance. As a result, it is possible to take the above-mentioned fraud countermeasures through the fluctuation of the initial value when the supply of the above-mentioned operating power is started, while suppressing the illegal rewriting of the program and data used in the progress MPU 102. Will be.

Further, in the non-volatile memory 123 for updating, programs and data for updating the jackpot random number counter C1 and updating the random number initial value counter CINI in the updating MPU 121 are stored in advance. As a result, the hardware configuration can be simplified as compared with the configuration in which the non-volatile memory for reading and writing the pointer information is provided independently.

The initial value when the supply of the operating power is started is changed not only for the jackpot random number counter C1 but also for the random number initial value counter CINI. As a result, even if an attempt is made to illegally grasp the initial value in each update cycle of the jackpot random number counter C1, it becomes difficult to do so.

Further, the table for selecting the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI when the supply of the operating power is started is for selecting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of the operating power is started. It is provided separately from the table. As a result, each initial value may be different. Therefore, by illegally acquiring the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of operating power is started, the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI is grasped and based on it. It is possible to suppress an act of illegally generating a jackpot winning after the next update lap in the jackpot random number counter C1.

The pointer information used for the initial value table for the jackpot random number (see FIG. 8A) and the pointer used for the initial value table for the random number initial value (see FIG. 8B). The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the information is set individually, and the configuration may be such that the common pointer information is used while having the initial value table individually. In this case, after selecting the initial value from one of both initial value tables using the pointer information when the supply of operating power is started, from the other of both initial value tables from the pointer information at the time of selection. It may be configured to select the initial value.

Further, although the jackpot random number and the random number initial value have different pointer information, a common initial value table may be used. Even in this case, by allowing each pointer information to take a different numerical value, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of the operating power is started and the case where the supply of the operating power is started. It is possible to make the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI different from the initial value.

Further, in the initial start processing (FIG. 9) of the update MPU 121, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of the operating power is started and the random number initial value counter CINI when the supply of the operating power is started. The configuration may be such that processing is executed so that the initial value of is not the same. For example, for a counter whose initial value is selected later, the initial value may be selected while excluding the initial value selected earlier, and if they are the same, one of the initial values may be selected. On the other hand, a fixed value may be added.

Further, when the supply of the operating power to the progressing MPU 102 is started, the supply of the operating power to the updating MPU 121 may be started. In this case, the update MPU 121 may wait until the maximum value information is received from the progress MPU 102 in the initial startup process.

Further, in the initial activation process (FIG. 9) of the update MPU 121, when a negative determination is made in step S204 or when a negative determination is made in step S209, the corresponding pointer information is not added by "1". , "1" may be subtracted. Further, it may be configured to select a predetermined initial value. Further, the initial value in the range of the maximum value may be obtained by subtracting a predetermined fixed value from the initial value exceeding the range of the maximum value. This may be applied to the process relating to the update of the pointer information in the following other embodiments.

Further, the update MPU 121 may be used instead of the progress MPU 102 to determine whether or not the jackpot random number counter C1 has been updated once. Specifically, when the update MPU 121 starts a new update cycle of the jackpot random number counter C1, the numerical information to be started at that time is stored. Then, when the update MPU 121 receives an update instruction for the jackpot random number counter C1 from the progress MPU 102, if the numerical information of the update result for the update instruction is the numerical information corresponding to one round, the update is performed. It is preferable to acquire the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI by the MPU 121 itself and set the acquired numerical information as the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1. Further, at this time, the set numerical information is stored as the numerical information for the next one-lap determination. As a result, the processing load of the progressing MPU 102 can be further reduced.

<Second embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration in the progressive MPU 102 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the main process and the timer interrupt process in the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the main process in the present embodiment.

In the main process, first, in steps S901 to S910, the same processes as those of steps S101 to S110 of the main process (FIG. 7) in the first embodiment are executed.

After that, the random number initial value update process is executed in step S911, and other processes are executed in step S912. The other processing includes the power failure processing executed in step S301 of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) in the first embodiment, and other than that, the game stop determination processing in step S305. , Game stop process in step S306, port output process in step S307, launch control process in step S312, special power control process in step S314 (excluding hold information acquisition process), normal power control process in step S315. , The display control process of step S316, the demo display process of step S317, and the external information setting process of step S320 are included.

In the following step S913, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt process has occurred twice. If it has not occurred, the processes of steps S914 to S917 are executed. The processes of steps S914 to S917 are the same as those of steps S111 to S114 of the main process (FIG. 7) in the first embodiment. After that, the processes of steps S914 to S917 are repeated until the timer interrupt process occurs twice. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt process occurs twice, an affirmative determination is made in step S913, and if an affirmative determination is made, the process returns to step S911.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing in the present embodiment. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the timer interrupt process is started in a cycle of 2 msec.

In the timer interrupt process, first, the lottery random number update process is executed in step S1001. The lottery random number update process is the same as step S303 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) in the first embodiment. In the following step S1002, other processing is executed. The other processing includes the acquisition processing of the reserved information (FIG. 13) in the first embodiment. In addition to that, the reading process of step S308, the winning detection process of step S309, the timer update process of step S310, the fraud detection process of step S311, the input state monitoring process of step S313, the payout state reception process of step S318, The payout output process of step S319 and the processes of steps S321 to S323 are included.

Even when the processing configuration of the progressing MPU 102 is set as described above, the updating MPU 121 executes the same processing as that of the first embodiment. As a result, when the power is turned on, the initial values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI are within the range of the maximum value transmitted from the progress MPU 102 through the execution of the initial startup process (FIG. 9) in the update MPU 121. Is selected. Further, after the execution of the initial start processing, the jackpot random number counter C1 responds to one update instruction of the jackpot random number counter C1 from the progressing MPU 102 through the execution of the update side periodic processing (FIG. 14) in the update MPU 121. The numerical information is updated by 1, and the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI is updated by 1 in response to one update instruction of the random number initial value counter CINI from the progress MPU 102.

<Third embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration of the initial startup process in the update MPU 121 is different from the initial startup process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the initial start-up process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1101, the information of the maximum value transmitted in step S108 in the main process (FIG. 7) of the progressing MPU 102 is saved by writing it to the volatile memory 124 for updating. In the following step S1102, periodical updating of the selection counter provided in the volatile memory 124 for updating is started.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the process executed by the update MPU 121, the update process of the selection counter is separately performed in addition to the initial start process and the update side periodic process (FIG. 14). It is set. The update process is a process that is periodically started in a relatively short cycle after the execution of step S1102 until step S1111. For example, after the execution of step S1102, the process up to step S1111 is executed at the shortest time. Even if it is executed, it is executed at least once, and the number of executions is set to vary depending on the time required for the processing of steps S1104 and S1105 and the processing of steps S1108 and S1109. Then, in the update process of the selection counter, the numerical information of the selection counter is updated by 1. Specifically, the selection counter is a counter that can be switched between two values, and a process of updating from one of the two values to the other is executed in one update process.

In the following step S1103, as in step S202 in the first embodiment, the initial value table for the jackpot random number is read and the pointer information corresponding to the jackpot random number is read. The contents of the initial value table for the jackpot random number and the pointer information corresponding to the jackpot random number are the same as those in the first embodiment.

In the following step S1104, the pointer information update process is executed as in step S203 in the first embodiment, and in step S1105, the table is supported as in step S204 in the first embodiment. It is determined whether or not the initial value is within the range of the maximum value. Then, the processes of steps S1104 to S1105 are repeated until an affirmative determination is made in step S1105, and when an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1106. In step S1106, the initial value corresponding to the current pointer information is temporarily stored in a predetermined area in the volatile memory 124 for update instead of the jackpot random number counter C1.

After that, in steps S1107 to S1110, the same processing as in steps S207 to S210 in the first embodiment is executed. As a result, the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI is set.

In the following step S1111, the initial value corresponding to the current selection counter is set in the jackpot random number counter C1. Specifically, the numerical information of the selection counter is read out, and it is specified whether the numerical information corresponds to the initial value for the jackpot random number or the initial value for the random number initial value. Then, when corresponding to the initial value for the jackpot random number, the initial value temporarily saved in step S1106 is set as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, while corresponding to the initial value for the random number initial value. If so, the initial value set in the random number initial value counter CINI in step S1110 is set as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1.

In the following step S1112, the information of the initial value set in the jackpot random number counter C1 in step S1111 is transmitted to the progress MPU 102, and in step S1113, each pointer is the same as in step S211 in the first embodiment. The information is stored in the non-volatile memory 123 for updating. After that, this initial startup process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the update side periodic process.

According to the above configuration, for example, when the fraudster acquires the initial value table for the jackpot random number, or the fraudster acquires both the initial value table for the jackpot random number and the initial value table for the random number initial value. Even if this is the case, it is impossible to grasp the initial value set in the jackpot random number counter C1 when the power is turned on. As a result, it becomes possible to make it more difficult to perform an act of intentionally causing a power outage to illegally generate a big hit, and the fraud suppression effect can be enhanced.

In the third embodiment, the initial value table for the jackpot random number and the table for the initial random value are not distinguished, but a plurality of initial value tables are prepared, and the jackpot random number counter C1 The initial value table applied to the initial value table and the random number initial value counter CINI may be selected by lottery from the plurality of initial value tables. In this case, the initial value table applied to the jackpot random number counter C1 may be configured not to be applied to the random number initial value counter CINI, and depending on the situation, the same initial value for both the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI. The configuration may be such that the value table is applied. In the latter case, a selection counter is provided corresponding to each of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI, an update process is set corresponding to each selection counter, and each update process is started. It is preferable to have different cycles.

Further, in the configuration, the number of initial value tables may be larger than the number of counters for which numerical information is acquired by the progressing MPU 102 such as the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI. In this case, the initial values may be acquired from all the initial value tables before the lottery by the selection counter is performed, or from the initial value table which is the target after the lottery by the selection counter is performed first. It may be configured to acquire the initial value.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the type of the counter to be updated in the update MPU 121 is different from that of the first embodiment. Such different configurations will be described below.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an electrical configuration for performing various lottery in collaboration with the progressing MPU 102 and the updating MPU 121.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, among the lottery counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 provided in the main control device 81, only the random number initial value counter CINI is provided in the update MPU 121. ing. Therefore, each numerical information included in the hold information to be stored in the hold storage area 105a is independently updated in the progress MPU 102. However, regardless of whether the power is turned on or after the power is turned on, the initial value when updating the numerical information of a new lap in the jackpot random number counter C1 is set to the random number initial value counter CINI of the updating MPU 121. Get from.

Hereinafter, various processes in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the main process in the present embodiment.

First, in steps S1201 to S1206, the same processing as in steps S101 to S106 of the main processing (FIG. 7) in the first embodiment is executed. In the following step S1207, the start processing of the update MPU 121 is executed in the same manner as in step S107 of the main process (FIG. 7) in the first embodiment. As a result, the initial startup process described later in the update MPU 121 is started.

In the following step S1208, the transmission process of the maximum value of the random number initial value counter CINI is executed. Here, as described above, the update MPU 121 has a function of updating the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI, but the numerical range that can be set as the update target is used in the pachinko machine 10. The range is wider than the numerical range of the jackpot random number counter C1. The configuration of the random number initial value counter CINI in the update MPU 121 is the same as that of the first embodiment. By transmitting the maximum value information in step S1208, it is possible to grasp the maximum value of the random number initial value counter CINI in the update MPU 121.

In the following step S1209, a process of acquiring the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI is executed. Specifically, the transmission instruction of the initial value is given to the update MPU 121, and the process of waiting until the information of the initial value is transmitted is executed. Then, when the information of the initial value is transmitted, the process proceeds to step S1210.

In step S1210, a process of setting the information of the initial value acquired from the update MPU 121 in step S1209 as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 provided in the progress RWM 105 is executed. In the following step S1211, the information of the initial value acquired from the update MPU 121 in step S1209 is written and saved in the progress RWM 105 as the numerical information for one-lap determination of the jackpot random number counter C1.

After that, the process proceeds to the residual processing of steps S1212 to S1215. The processing contents of steps S1212 to S1215 are the same as those of steps S111 to S114 of the main processing (FIG. 7) in the first embodiment. Then, the residual processing of the steps S1212 to S1215 is repeated.

Next, the initial activation process of the update MPU 121 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1301, the information of the maximum value transmitted in step S1208 in the main process (FIG. 19) of the progressing MPU 102 is saved by writing it to the volatile memory 124 for updating. After that, in steps S1302 to S1305, a process of reading the initial value at the time of power supply startup from the initial value table for the random number initial value in the non-volatile memory 123 for update and setting the random number initial value counter CINI is executed. .. The processing contents of the steps S1302 to S1305 are the same as those of steps S207 to S210 of the initial activation processing (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment.

In the following step S1306, a process of transmitting the information of the initial value set in the random number initial value counter CINI in step S1305 to the progress MPU 102 is executed. As described above, the transmitted initial value information is acquired in step S1209 in the main process (FIG. 19) of the progress MPU 102, is set in the jackpot random number counter C1 in step S1210, and is used for one-lap determination. It is stored in the progress RWM 105 as the numerical information of.

After that, in step S1307, the process of writing the pointer information to the pointer information storage area 123b in the non-volatile memory 123 for updating and saving the pointer information is executed. At this time, the point that the data and the program other than the data stored in the pointer information storage area 123b are not erased in the non-volatile memory 123 for updating is the same as the first embodiment. Then, this initial startup process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the update side periodic process.

Next, the timer interrupt processing of the progressing MPU 102 in the present embodiment will be described.

In the timer interrupt processing in the present embodiment, basically the same processing as the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) in the first embodiment is executed. However, the processing configuration of the lottery random number update process in step S303 is different from that of the first embodiment in correspondence with the fact that the update target of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not the update MPU 121 but the progress MPU 102.

Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21, first, in step S1401, the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated. In the update process, the current numerical information is read from the jackpot random number counter C1 of the progress RWM 105, the read numerical information is added by 1, and the numerical information after the 1 addition is overwritten on the jackpot random number counter C1.

In the following step S1402, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the updated jackpot random number counter C1 is larger than the maximum value. If it is larger than the maximum value, the jackpot random number counter C1 is cleared to "0" in step S1403. This maximum value is the same as the maximum value transmitted to the update MPU 121 in step S1208 of the main process (FIG. 19).

If a negative determination is made in step S1402, or after the process of step S1403 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1404. In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the updated jackpot random number counter C1 matches the numerical information for one-lap determination stored in the progress RWM 105. If they match, in step S1405, the numerical information of the current random number initial value counter CINI stored in the update MPU 121 is acquired. Specifically, the progress MPU 102 outputs a signal to the update MPU 121 to the effect that the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI should be transmitted, and waits until the numerical information is transmitted. Then, when the numerical information is transmitted, the received numerical information is stored in the register and the process proceeds to step S1406.

In step S1406, the numerical information acquired in step S1405 is set in the jackpot random number counter C1 as the initial value in the next lap. In the following step S1407, the acquired numerical information is saved by overwriting the progress RWM 105 as new numerical information for one-lap determination.

When a negative determination is made in step S1404, or after the process of step S1407 is executed, in step S1408, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 provided in the progress RWM 105 are provided. Update processing is executed. This process is the same as step S607 of the lottery random number update process (FIG. 12 (b)) in the first embodiment. After that, the random number update process for the main lottery is completed.

Further, in correspondence with the fact that the update target of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not the update MPU 121 but the progress MPU 102, the processing configuration of the hold information acquisition process in the special figure special electric control process of step S314 is the first implementation. It is different from the form. In this case, in the first embodiment described above, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is acquired from the update MPU 121 when the hold information is acquired, but in the present embodiment, the update MPU 121 is acquired when the hold information is acquired. Numerical information is not acquired from, but numerical information is acquired from the jackpot random number counter C1 provided in the progress RWM 105.

Next, the update-side periodic processing of the update MPU 121 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in steps S1501 to S1504, processing corresponding to the update instruction of the random number initial value counter CINI from the progress MPU 102 is executed. The process is the same as step S801 to step S804 of the update side periodic process (FIG. 14) in the first embodiment.

After that, in steps S1505 to S1506, the process corresponding to the instruction to acquire the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI from the progress MPU 102 is executed. The process is the same as step S805 to step S806 of the update side periodic process (FIG. 14) in the first embodiment.

After that, in step S1507, it is determined whether or not a power failure signal indicating that a power failure has occurred is received from the progressing MPU 102. If the power failure signal has not been received, the periodic processing on the update side is terminated as it is. When the power failure signal is received, access to the non-volatile memory 123 for updating is prohibited in step S1508. Then, the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely cut off and the process cannot be executed.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, it is possible to suitably change the numerical range used for the random number initial value counter CINI, as in the first embodiment. Further, the function of setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 can be integrated into the update MPU 121, and further, the update MPU 121 is provided as a separate chip from the progress MPU 102, so that the numerical range used is used. It becomes possible to use the renewal MPU 121 in common among the pachinko machines 10 having different characteristics. Further, similarly to the first embodiment, it is possible to change the initial value of the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of the operating power is started.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the update MPU 121 only updates the random number initial value counter CINI, the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated in the progress MPU 102, and the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is used for the progress MPU 102. There is no need to obtain it from the outside of. As a result, even if the signal path between the update MPU 121 and the progress MPU 102 is fraudulent, it can be kept fraudulent with respect to the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI, and the numerical value of the jackpot random number counter C1. It does not reach the information directly. Therefore, it is possible to achieve the above-mentioned excellent effect while suppressing the direct fraud on the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 referred to in the winning / failing lottery.

Further, since the program and data for updating the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 are stored in the progress ROM 104 used as read-only, the program and data are suppressed from being illegally rewritten. , The above-mentioned excellent effect can be obtained.

In view of the fact that the update MPU 121 is illegally performed, when the same initial value is set multiple times and received from the update MPU 121 over a predetermined reference number of times (for example, 3 times). May be configured to execute at least one of the process for notifying an abnormality and the process for stopping a game in the progress MPU 102. Further, when it is received over the first reference number of times (for example, three times), which is predetermined as a plurality of times, the progressing MPU 102 executes the process for anomaly notification, and the second is more than the first reference number of times. When it is received over the reference number of times (for example, 4 times), the process for stopping the game may be executed in the progressing MPU 102. As the process for stopping the game, a process for prohibiting the launch of the game ball may be executed, or a process for prohibiting the payout of the game ball may be executed. Step S306 in the first embodiment described above. It may be configured to execute a process of skipping a predetermined process for advancing the game as in the above.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration in the progressive MPU 102 is different from the fourth embodiment. Hereinafter, the main process and the timer interrupt process in the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the main process in the present embodiment.

In the main process, first, in steps S1601 to S1611, the same processes as those of steps S1201 to S1211 of the main process (FIG. 19) in the first embodiment are executed.

After that, the random number initial value update process is executed in step S1612, and other processes are executed in step S1613. The other processing includes the power failure processing executed in step S301 of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) in the first embodiment, and other than that, the game stop determination processing in step S305. , Game stop process in step S306, port output process in step S307, launch control process in step S312, special power control process in step S314 (excluding hold information acquisition process), normal power control process in step S315. , The display control process of step S316, the demo display process of step S317, and the external information setting process of step S320 are included.

In the following step S1614, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt process has occurred twice. If it has not occurred, the processes of steps S1615 to S1618 are executed. The processes of steps S1615 to S1618 are the same as those of steps S1212 to S1215 of the main process (FIG. 19) in the fourth embodiment. After that, the processes of steps S1614 to S1618 are repeated until the timer interrupt process occurs twice. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt process occurs twice, an affirmative determination is made in step S1614, and if an affirmative determination is made, the process returns to step S1612.

The processing configuration of the timer interrupt processing in the present embodiment is the same as the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 16) in the second embodiment.

Even when the processing configuration of the progressing MPU 102 is set as described above, the updating MPU 121 executes the same processing as that of the fourth embodiment. As a result, when the power is turned on, the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI is selected within the range of the maximum value transmitted from the progressing MPU 102 through the execution of the initial starting process (FIG. 20) in the updating MPU 121. Further, after the execution of the initial start processing, the random number initial value counter is given to one update instruction of the random number initial value counter CINI from the progressing MPU 102 through the execution of the update side periodic processing (FIG. 22) in the update MPU 121. The numerical information of CINI is updated by 1.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the type of the counter to be updated in the update MPU 121 is different from the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment. Such different configurations will be described below.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an electrical configuration for performing various lottery in collaboration with the progressing MPU 102 and the updating MPU 121.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, among the lottery counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 provided in the main control device 81, only the jackpot random number counter C1 is provided in the update MPU 121. The random number initial value counter CINI, which was the update target of the update MPU 121 in the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, is independently updated in the progress MPU 102. Therefore, the initial value in the case of updating the numerical information of the new lap in the jackpot random number counter C1 is provided from the progress MPU 102 to the update MPU 121. Further, when storing the hold information in the hold storage area 105a, it is necessary to acquire the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 from the update MPU 121 in the progress MPU 102.

Hereinafter, various processes in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the main process in the present embodiment.

First, in steps S1701 to S1706, the same processing as in steps S101 to S106 of the main processing (FIG. 7) in the first embodiment is executed. In the following step S1707, the update MPU 121 activation process is executed in the same manner as in step S107 of the main process (FIG. 7) in the first embodiment. As a result, the initial startup process described later in the update MPU 121 is started.

In the following step S1708, the transmission process of the maximum value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is executed. Here, as described above, the update MPU 121 has a function of updating the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, but the numerical range that can be set as the update target is the jackpot used in the pachinko machine 10. The range is wider than the numerical range of the random number counter C1. The configuration of the jackpot random number counter C1 in the update MPU 121 is the same as that of the first embodiment. By transmitting the maximum value information in step S1708, it is possible to grasp the maximum value of the jackpot random number counter C1 in the update MPU 121.

In the following step S1709, a process of acquiring the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is executed. Specifically, the transmission instruction of the initial value is given to the update MPU 121, and the process of waiting until the information of the initial value is transmitted is executed. Then, when the information of the initial value is transmitted, the process proceeds to step S1710. In step S1710, the information of the initial value acquired from the update MPU 121 in step S1709 is written and saved in the progress RWM 105 as the numerical information for one-lap determination of the jackpot random number counter C1.

After that, the process proceeds to the residual processing of steps S1711 to S1714. The processing contents of steps S1711 to S1714 are basically the same as those of steps S111 to S114 of the main processing (FIG. 7) in the first embodiment. However, in the random number initial value update process in step S1712, the random number initial value counter CINI is provided in the progress RWM 105, and instead of instructing the update MPU 121 to update, the progress MPU 102 is unique. The random number initial value counter CINI is updated.

Next, the initial activation process of the update MPU 121 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1801, the information of the maximum value transmitted in step S1708 in the main process (FIG. 25) of the progress MPU 102 is saved by writing it to the volatile memory 124 for update. After that, in steps S1802 to S1805, a process of reading the initial value at the time of power supply startup from the initial value table for the jackpot random number in the non-volatile memory 123 for updating and setting it in the jackpot random number counter C1 is executed. In this case, the handling of the pointer information is different from that of the first embodiment.

That is, in the first embodiment described above, the pointer information is updated at least once in the initial startup process and is not updated except in the initial startup process. However, in the present embodiment, the pointer information is basically updated. The pointer information is also updated in the initial startup process, provided that the initial value corresponding to the current pointer information in the initial value table for jackpot random numbers is not within the maximum value range, which is updated by the update side periodic process described later. Is done. Hereinafter, such processing will be described in detail.

In step S1802, the initial value table for the jackpot random number is read from the initial value table storage area 123a in the non-volatile memory 123 for update, and the pointer corresponding to the jackpot random number is read from the pointer information storage area 123b in the non-volatile memory 123 for update. Read information. The read initial value table and pointer information are stored in the volatile memory 124 for update.

After that, in step S1803, it is determined whether or not the initial value corresponding to the pointer information read in step S1802 is equal to or less than the maximum value. Specifically, the initial value corresponding to the pointer information read in step S1802 is read from the initial value table for jackpot random numbers, and the read initial value is stored in the volatile memory 124 for update in step S1801. It is determined whether or not the information is equal to or less than the maximum value information.

If a negative determination is made in step S1803, the pointer information update process is executed in step S1804. Specifically, the pointer information read into the volatile memory 124 for update is added by 1. Then, the process of step S1803 is executed again, and the processes of steps S1803 to S1804 are repeated until a positive determination is made in step S1803.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1803, the initial value corresponding to the current pointer information is set in the jackpot random number counter C1 in step S1805. In the following step S1806, the information of the initial value set in the jackpot random number counter C1 in step S1805 is transmitted to the progress MPU 102. As described above, the transmitted initial value information is acquired in step S1709 in the main process (FIG. 25) of the progress MPU 102, and is stored in the progress RWM 105 as numerical information for one-lap determination in step S1710. Will be done. After that, the process proceeds to the periodic processing on the update side.

Next, the timer interrupt processing of the progressing MPU 102 in the present embodiment will be described.

In the timer interrupt processing in the present embodiment, basically the same processing as the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) in the first embodiment is executed. However, the processing configuration of the random number initial value update process in step S302 is different so that the update target of the random number initial value counter CINI is not the update MPU 121 but the progress MPU 102. The processing configuration is the same as in step S1712 in the main processing (FIG. 25).

Further, in the lottery random number update process in step S303, when the numerical information of the updated jackpot random number counter C1 in the update MPU 121 matches the numerical information for one-lap determination, the random number initial value provided in the progress RWM 105 is provided. The numerical information of the counter CINI is transmitted to the update MPU 121, and the numerical information is set as the initial value in the next round of the jackpot random number counter C1.

Next, the update-side periodic processing of the update MPU 121 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27.

First, in steps S1901 to S1904, processing corresponding to the update instruction of the jackpot random number counter C1 from the progress MPU 102 is executed. The process is the same as step S807 to step S810 of the update side periodic process (FIG. 14) in the first embodiment.

After that, in steps S1905 to S1906, the process corresponding to the setting instruction of the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 from the progress MPU 102 is executed. The process is the same as step S811 to step S812 of the update side periodic process (FIG. 14) in the first embodiment.

After that, in steps S1907 to S1908, processing corresponding to the instruction to acquire the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 from the progress MPU 102 is executed. The process is the same as step S813 to step S814 of the update side periodic process (FIG. 14) in the first embodiment.

After that, in step S1909, the pointer information update process is executed. Specifically, the pointer information read into the volatile memory 124 for update is added by 1. In the following step S1910, it is determined whether or not a power failure signal indicating that a power failure has occurred is received from the progressing MPU 102. If the power failure signal has not been received, the periodic processing on the update side is terminated as it is.

When the power failure signal is received, in step S1911, the pointer information stored in the volatile memory 124 for update is overwritten and saved in the pointer information storage area 123b in the non-volatile memory 123 for update. Execute the process to be performed. At this time, the same as the first embodiment is described in that the data and the program other than the data stored in the pointer information storage area 123b in the non-volatile memory 123 for updating are not erased. Then, in step S1912, after prohibiting access to the non-volatile memory 123 for update, an infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely cut off and the process cannot be executed.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the point that the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI when the supply of the operating power is started can be changed, and the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI in the progress MPU 102. The same effect as that of the first embodiment is obtained except that the processing load related to the update can be reduced.

In addition to that, in the present embodiment, the process of updating the pointer information is repeatedly performed while the operating power is being supplied, and the final value of the pointer information depends on the timing at which the operating power is cut off. It will be an irregular value. Therefore, it is possible to increase the irregularity of the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of the operating power is started, and to achieve this effect while reducing the processing load at the start of the supply of the operating power. can.

The timing of writing the pointer information updated while the operating power is being supplied to the non-volatile memory 123 for updating is not limited after receiving the power failure signal. For example, every time the pointer information is updated in step S1909, the pointer information is written to the non-volatile memory 123 for updating. The non-volatile memory 123 for updating may be overwritten, or the overwriting may be performed once for each of a plurality of updates.

<Other embodiments>
It should be noted that the description is not limited to the contents of each of the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, it may be changed as follows. Incidentally, the following configuration of another embodiment may be applied individually or in combination to the configuration of each of the above embodiments.

(1) In each of the above embodiments, the maximum value information is transmitted from the progress MPU 102 each time the supply of the operating power is started, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the transmission is performed. The maximum value information may be stored and retained in the update MPU 121 even when the supply of the operating power to the progress MPU 102 is stopped. In this case, the update MPU 121 determines whether or not the maximum value information is stored and retained in the initial startup process (for example, a stored flag is used), and if the storage is not retained, the update MPU 121 to the progress MPU 102 are stored. The configuration is such that the request signal of the maximum value information is output to. Then, when the request signal is received, the information of the maximum value may be transmitted from the progress MPU 102. As a result, once the maximum value information is stored and held in the update MPU 121, the time required for the processing at the time of power restoration can be shortened.

Further, as a configuration for storing and holding the information of the maximum value in the update MPU 121, the information may be written in the non-volatile memory 123 for update, and the information may be written in the volatile memory 124 for update and the volatile. The backup power may be supplied to the volatile memory 124.

Further, the progressing MPU 102 may be configured to count the number of times when the supply of operating power is started, and the maximum value information may be transmitted to the updating MPU 121 at a rate of once in a predetermined plurality of times.

(2) A plurality of counters having different numerical range used may be configured to be the update target of the update MPU 121. For example, in addition to at least one of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI, the jackpot type counter C2 may be the configuration to be updated, or the reach random number counter C3 may be the configuration to be updated. Often, other lottery counters may be configured to be updated. Further, all the lottery counters may be configured to be updated. In this case, it is necessary for the progress MPU 102 to transmit information on the range of numerical values used for each of the counters to be updated in the update MPU 121.

By the way, even if a plurality of counters having different numerical ranges used are the targets of the update of the MPU 121 for updating as described above, the initial value of each counter when the supply of operating power is started is changed. In this case, the initial value of each counter tends to be irregular. In particular, not only the jackpot random number counter C1 but also the jackpot type counter C2 is preferable in terms of fraud countermeasures by changing the initial value when the supply of operating power is started.

In the configuration, an initial value table may be prepared for each counter whose used numerical range may be different. An initial value table is created corresponding to the counter having the maximum base numerical range, and any counter is used. May also be configured to select an initial value from the common initial value table. Even in the latter case, for example, the processes of steps S203 to S204 as in the first embodiment are executed so that the initial value is selected within the range of numerical values used corresponding to each counter. do it.

(3) The renewal MPU 121, which is provided separately from the progress MPU 102, does not target the lottery counter related to the granting of profits, but only the lottery counter related to the determination of the production. May be. Specifically, for each of the above embodiments, at least the jackpot random number counter C1 may be the update target of the progress random number counter C3, and the reach random number counter C3 and the variation type counter CS may be the update target of the update MPU 121. More specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the random number initial value counter CINI, the jackpot type counter C2, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are targeted for updating the progress MPU 102, and the reach random number counter C3 and the variable type counter CS are updated. The MPU 121 may be configured to be updated. In this case, even if the signal path between the update MPU 121 and the progress MPU 102 and the update non-volatile memory 123 are fraudulent, the influence can be limited to the execution of the production, and the profit can be given. On the other hand, it can be prevented from reaching.

(4) In each of the above embodiments, the minimum value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI is fixed to "0", so that the maximum value information can be specified when the numerical range used from the progress MPU 102 is specified. Although it is configured to be transmitted, it is not limited to this, and it may be configured to transmit the minimum value information when specifying the numerical range to be used by fixing the maximum value, and either the maximum value or the minimum value can be transmitted. It is also possible to transmit both the maximum value information and the minimum value information without fixing the value.

(5) When focusing on the effect that when changing the numerical range to be used by making it possible to update the numerical information within the base numerical range, only the information related to the specification of the numerical range to be used needs to be changed. It is not essential that the update MPU 121 is provided, and the process may be set from the base numerical range to the used numerical range as the process executed by the progress MPU 102. That is, the process of setting from the base numerical value range to the used numerical value range and the process of updating each counter may be executed by the process using the program in the progress MPU 102. Even with this configuration, when changing the numerical range used, only the information in the numerical range used needs to be changed, and other programs related to updating numerical information can be used as they are. , The numerical range used can be changed satisfactorily. However, in the configuration, an area corresponding to the base numerical range is secured in the progress RWM 105 so that any range of the base numerical range is set as the used numerical range in the progress RWM 105. It will be necessary to keep it.

(6) In each of the above embodiments, in order to provide a function for updating numerical information separately from the progress MPU 102, an update MPU 121 for executing processing by using a program is provided, but such a function provides a program. It may be provided as a dedicated circuit that operates without being used. However, even if the configuration is provided as a dedicated circuit in this way, a non-volatile memory is connected to the dedicated circuit in order to change the initial value of the counter to be updated regardless of whether or not power is supplied while the power is cut off. It is preferable to use it for both reading and writing to read and write data to change the initial value.

(7) Due to the relationship between the update cycle of the numerical information in the update MPU 121 and the acquisition cycle of the numerical information in the progress MPU 102, any numerical information included in the numerical range used by the jackpot random number counter C1 is the progress MPU 102. If it becomes possible to obtain the numerical information in the above, it is arbitrary whether or not the instruction to update the numerical information is given from the progress MPU 102. Further, in the first embodiment, not only the numerical information update instruction but also the process of setting a new initial value from the random number initial value counter CINI when the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 has been updated once. The configuration may be such that the operation is performed without instructing the progressing MPU 102. However, in this configuration, since it is necessary to accurately adjust the processing cycle between the renewal MPU 121 and the progressing MPU 102 at the design stage of the pachinko machine 10, the above-mentioned embodiments do not require such adjustment work. It is preferable that the numerical information is updated based on the instruction from the progressing MPU 102 as described above.

(8) In each of the above embodiments, the progressing MPU 102 and the updating MPU 121 are individually chipped, but both may be integrated into a single chip. However, in that the updating MPU 121 can be used as it is when the numerical range used is changed, it is preferable to use a configuration in which the MPU 121 is individually chipped as in each of the above embodiments.

Further, the function of the renewal MPU 121 may be provided by a board other than the main control board 101 on which the progress MPU 102 is mounted. In this case, a board separate from the main control board 101 may be provided, and the board may be housed together with the main control board 101 in the board box 83 of the main control device 81. The power failure monitoring board 106 may be the update MPU 121. It may be configured to have a function. By accommodating the chip or the substrate having the function of the renewal MPU 121 in the substrate box 83 in which the main control board 101 is accommodated in this way, it becomes possible to make it difficult to perform fraud on the signal path.

Further, although it becomes easy to perform fraud on the signal path, the function of the update MPU 121 may be provided in the payout control device 97 or the sound / light control device 82, and the power supply and emission control device 98 or the display control device 111 may be provided. It may be configured to be provided in. For example, when the payout control device 97 is provided with the above function, the function of the update MPU 121 may be fulfilled by a control means such as an MPU or a CPU for controlling the payout device 96 based on an instruction from the progress MPU 102. good.

(9) Even when the progress RWM 105 is cleared, the configuration is not limited to each of the above embodiments as long as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 can be changed.

(9-1) For example, in the configuration in which the backup power is supplied to the volatile memory 124 on the update side in the update MPU 121, the pointer information may be stored in the volatile memory 124. However, in this configuration, if the supply of the backup power is illegally cut off, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 cannot be changed. It is preferable to write the pointer information to the non-volatile memory 123 as described above.

(9-2) For example, when the supply of operating power to the progress MPU 102 is started, the wait process is executed in the main process (FIG. 7) of the progress MPU 102, and the update MPU 121 is in the meantime. By executing the lottery process of the initial value, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of the operating power is started may be changed. In this case, the initial value can be changed without using the initial value table or pointer information, and the initial value can be changed regardless of the act of illegally shutting off the backup power. However, in this configuration, the more the irregularity of the selected initial value is increased, the longer the time required for the processing at the time of starting the power supply becomes longer. Therefore, in this respect, the configuration in each of the above embodiments is used. preferable.

By the way, when focusing on the effect that it is possible to invalidate the act of illegally shutting off the supply of backup power in the configuration (9-2), a function to update the counter is provided separately from the progress MPU 102. The configuration is not essential, and the progress MPU 102 may execute a lottery process for varying the initial value.

(9-3) For example, at least one of the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI when the supply of operating power is cut off instead of using the pointer information and the initial value table. Is stored in the volatile memory 124 for updating, and backup power is supplied to the volatile memory 124. When the supply of operating power is started next time, the stored numerical information is used as an initial value to make a big hit. It may be configured to start updating the random number counter C1. Even in this case, even if the progress RWM 105 is cleared, the initial value can be changed.

By the way, when paying attention to the effect that the initial value can be changed even if the progress RWM 105 is cleared, it is essential that the function to update the counter is provided separately from the progress MPU 102. Instead, for example, by setting an area excluded from clearing in the progress RWM 105 and reading the information written in the area during the supply of the operating power when the supply of the operating power is started, the jackpot random number at that time is read. The initial value of the counter C1 may be changed.

(9-4) For example, at least one of the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI when the supply of operating power is cut off is updated instead of the volatile memory 124 for updating. It may be configured to be stored in the non-volatile memory 123 for use. In the above (9-3), there is a concern about the act of illegally shutting off the supply of backup power, but in the case of this configuration, it is possible to invalidate such an act.

By the way, when paying attention to the effect that it is possible to invalidate the act of illegally shutting off the supply of backup power, it is not essential to have a configuration in which the function to update the counter is provided separately from the MPU 102 for progress. For example, by using the progress ROM 104 for both reading and writing and reading out the information written in the progress ROM 104 while the operating power is being supplied, the initial jackpot random number counter C1 at that time is read out. The value may be varied. Further, in order to prevent unauthorized rewriting of the program and data stored in the progress ROM 104, a non-volatile memory for both reading and writing (for example, a flash memory) is provided in the memory in addition to the progress ROM 104. On the other hand, it may be configured to write information (data) for changing the initial value.

Further, in the above (9-2) and the above (9-3), the numerical information stored when the supply of the operating power is cut off is not used as it is when the supply of the operating power is started. The numerical information as a result of performing a predetermined operation on the stored numerical information may be used as an initial value.

(10) The update timing of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI is not limited to the configuration in each of the above embodiments and is arbitrary. Further, in the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI is updated independently in the updating MPU 121 without being instructed by the progressing MPU 102. It may be configured as such. Further, it is not essential that the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI is updated in ascending order, and may be configured to be performed in descending order.

(11) A read / write memory that can be accessed by both the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121 is provided, and the common memory has a one-to-one correspondence with the type of instruction from the progress MPU 102 to the update MPU 121. It may be configured to provide a flag. In this case, when an instruction is given to the update MPU 121 in the progress MPU 102, "1" is set in the flag corresponding to the content of the instruction, and "1" is set in the update MPU 121 according to the type of the flag. Then, the configuration is such that the corresponding processing is executed. For example, when the progress MPU 102 instructs to update the numerical information for a predetermined counter, the update MPU 121 sets the predetermined flag set in the common memory to "1", and the update MPU 121 confirms the flag. Updates the numerical information for a given counter. According to this configuration, it is not necessary to directly exchange information between the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121. In this configuration, the progressing MPU 102 and the updating MPU 121 may not be individually chipped, but both may be integrated into a single chip.

(12) The hold information relating to the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the holding information relating to the winning of the lower operating port 34 are stored separately, and the holding information relating to the winning of the lower operating port 34 has priority. A configuration to be digested may be applied, and conversely, a configuration in which the pending information relating to the winning of the upper operating port 33 is preferentially digested may be applied.

Further, in the above configuration, the plurality of operating ports are not arranged vertically, but the first operating port corresponding to the upper operating port 33 and the second operating port corresponding to the lower operating port 34 are left and right. It may be a configuration in which both actuation ports are arranged side by side, or a configuration in which both of these operating ports are arranged diagonally. Furthermore, depending on the operation mode of the firing handle 54, both operating ports may be arranged apart from each other so that only the winning of the first operating port or the winning of the second operating port can be aimed at.

Further, in the above configuration, the main display unit 43 has a first display area for displaying the result of the winning / failing determination of the hold information acquired based on the winning of the upper operating port 33, and the acquisition based on the winning of the lower operating port 34. A second display area may be provided to display the result of the hit / miss determination of the reserved information. In this case, the variable display of the pattern in the first display area is based on the fact that the hold information acquired based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 is the target of the hit / fail judgment or based on the hit / fail judgment. Is started and the stop result corresponding to the hit / fail judgment is displayed, and the variation display of one game round is terminated. Further, the variable display of the pattern is displayed in the second display area prior to the holding information acquired based on the winning of the lower operating port 34 or based on the fact that the winning / failing judgment is made. At the same time as the start, the stop result corresponding to the hit / fail judgment is displayed, and the variation display of one game round is terminated.

(13) The player depends on the case where the hold information related to the winning of the upper operating port 33 is the target of the winning / failing judgment and the case where the holding information related to the winning of the lower operating port 34 is the target of the winning / failing judgment. May be configured so that the profits obtained are different. Further, in the configuration in which a plurality of operating ports are provided, the number of operating ports is not limited to two, and may be three or more. Further, the configuration may be such that only one operating port is provided.

(14) Display control based on the command output from the main control device 81 instead of the configuration in which the display control device 111 is controlled by the sound / light control device 82 based on the command output from the main control device 81. The device 111 may be configured to control the sound / light control device 82. Further, instead of the configuration in which the sound / light control device 82 and the display control device 111 are separately provided, a configuration in which both control devices are provided as one control device may be used, and the function of one of the two control devices may be provided. May be integrated in the main control device 81, and both functions of both control devices may be integrated in the main control device 81. Further, the configuration of the command output from the main control device 81 to the sound / light control device 82 and the configuration of the command output from the sound / light control device 82 to the display control device 111 are also arbitrary.

(15) The device for executing the effect for the game round is not limited to the symbol display device 41, and the effect for the game round is executed by the operation of the movable decorative member. However, the effect for game rounds may be executed by lighting a predetermined light emitting unit, or the effect for game rounds may be executed by a combination of all or a part of each of the above embodiments. good.

(16) In each of the above embodiments, one game round in the main display unit 43 is started based on the result of the hit / fail determination in the main control device 81, but the present invention is not limited to this. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned game round is started at a timing before the timing at which the hit / fail judgment is actually performed when the condition for the hit / fail judgment is satisfied in the main control device 81, and the hit / fail judgment is performed after that. The configuration may be such that the subsequent display mode, display duration, and stop result in the game round are determined. In this case, when the start timing of the game round is reached, the main control device 81 first transmits a variation command, and then performs a hit / fail determination, a display duration determination, and a type determination, when the time command and type are determined. The command may be transmitted, and the transmission timings of the time command and the type command may be different from each other.

(17) In each of the above embodiments, the main display unit 43 is configured to display the stop result corresponding to each game result, but instead of this, the main display unit 43 may not be provided, and any of them may be inadequate. Even if it is a game result, a common stop result may be displayed on the main display unit 43, and the stop result is randomly displayed on the main display unit 43, resulting from the display of the main display unit 43. May be configured so that it is not possible to identify which game result is.

(18) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, for example, a pachinko machine in which the electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of the special device, or a game in a specific area of the special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine in which a right is generated when a ball enters and becomes a big hit, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrange ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball, and the like.

In addition, a non-bullet type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction is provided, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. Or, after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line that can be seen from the display window, a privilege such as paying out a medal is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

In addition, the main body of the gaming machine supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is equipped with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start rotation of a reel.

<About the invention group extracted from each of the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in each of the above embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic A group>
Features A1. Numerical value held in the numerical information storage means (big hit random number counter C1 in the first to third and sixth embodiments, random number initial value counter CINI in the fourth to fifth embodiments) within a predetermined numerical range. Numerical information updating means for updating information (MPU121 for updating) and
Acquisition means for acquiring the numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied (a function of executing acquisition processing of reserved information in the progress MPU 102 in the first to third and sixth embodiments, fourth In the fifth embodiment, the function of executing the process of acquiring the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI in the progress MPU 102) and
Equipped with
Predetermined processing using the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means (hit / fail determination processing using the reserved information in the first to third and sixth embodiments, and a big hit in the fourth to fifth embodiments). In the gaming machine in which the process of setting the initial value when the numerical information of the random number counter C1 makes one round) is executed.
The numerical information storage means has a configuration capable of holding numerical information within a predetermined base numerical range.
The numerical information updating means is
Setting means for setting a used numerical range that is included in the base numerical range and narrower than the base numerical range (a function of executing the process of step S201 in the first to second embodiments, and in the third embodiment). A function of executing the process of step S1101, a function of executing the process of step S1301 in the fourth to fifth embodiments, and a function of executing the process of step S1801 in the sixth embodiment).
An update execution means (a function for executing update-side periodic processing in the update MPU 121) for updating numerical information held in the numerical information storage means within the used numerical range set by the setting means, and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature A1, the numerical range used in the gaming machine for updating the numerical information is set within the base numerical range. As a result, even when the numerical range used is changed due to the change in the specifications of the gaming machine, the numerical information updating means can be used as it is. Therefore, it is possible to preferably change the numerical range to be used.

Feature A2. The gaming machine according to feature A1, wherein the setting means changes the used numerical range by setting one of the maximum value and the minimum value of the used numerical range.

According to the feature A2, since one of the maximum value and the minimum value of the used numerical value range is fixed and the other is changed, the processing related to the setting of the used numerical value range can be simplified.

Feature A3. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or A2, wherein the setting means sets the used numerical range when the supply of operating power is started.

According to the feature A3, since the used numerical range is set when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not necessary to set the used numerical range in advance at the time of product shipment, and further. Can complete the setting of the numerical range used before it becomes necessary for the acquisition means to acquire the numerical information of the numerical information updating means.

In addition, in the case of the configuration that "the setting means sets the used numerical range each time the supply of the operating power is started", every time the supply of the operating power is started. Since the used numerical range is set, the accuracy of the used numerical range can be improved.

Feature A4. The numerical information updating means updates the numerical information of the numerical information storage means from a predetermined initial value within the used numerical range, and includes the numerical information within the used numerical range without becoming the same numerical information in the process. The state in which all the numerical information is set once is regarded as one update lap, and when the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, the numerical information can be updated from the new initial value in the next lap. And
The numerical information for the initial value is updated by using the storage means for updating the initial value (random number initial value counter CINI in the first to third embodiments), and the numerical information updating means in the next round. When updating the numerical information, the initial value information updating means (steps S801 to S806 in the first to third embodiments) that provide the numerical information for the initial value as the new initial value is executed. Features)
The storage means for updating the initial value can hold the numerical information within the base numerical range, and the initial value information updating means provides the numerical information for the initial value within the used numerical range. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, which is characterized by being a thing.

According to the feature A4, in the configuration in which the initial value in the update cycle of the numerical information updating means becomes irregular by using the initial value information updating means, the numerical range of the initial value is also changed satisfactorily. Is possible.

Feature A5. When the supply of operating power is started, the update execution means selects an initial value group for initial values (initial value table for jackpot random numbers, initial value table for random numbers) from a predetermined initial value. The update of the numerical information is started from the value.
The information group for the initial value is set so that all the numerical information included in the base numerical range can be selected as the initial value.
When the initial value is selected from the information group for the initial value in the update execution means, the selection limiting means (first to second) for limiting the selection of the initial value outside the used numerical value range. The function of executing the process of step S204 in the embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1105 in the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1304 in the fourth to fifth embodiments, the first 6. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, characterized in that it has a function of executing the process of step S1803 in the embodiment of 6.

According to the feature A5, since the initial value of the numerical information updating means at the start of supplying the operating power fluctuates, the numerical information of the numerical information updating means is input by shutting off the operating power and starting the supply of the operating power. Even if you try to cheat through initialization, it will be difficult to do. In this case, as the initial value at the start of supply of operating power, all the numerical information included in the base numerical range can be selected, but the initial value outside the used numerical range is restricted from being selected. Even if the configuration is provided with the above-mentioned feature A1 and the numerical range to be used can be appropriately changed, the above-mentioned fraud countermeasures can be taken.

Feature A6. It also has a progress control means (progress MPU 102) that has the acquisition means and executes processing according to the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means to control the progress of the game.
An update control means (update MPU 121) having the numerical information update means is provided separately from the progress control means.
The features A1 to A5, wherein the setting means sets the used numerical range based on the progress control means supplying information of the used numerical range to the updating control means. The gaming machine according to any one.

According to the feature A6, when the numerical range to be used is changed, the content of the progress control means may be changed, and the update control means can be used as it is. Therefore, it becomes possible to commonly use the control means for updating between gaming machines having different numerical ranges to be used, and it becomes possible to suitably perform member management.

Feature A7. The acquisition means performs the process of step S701 in the first to third and sixth embodiments to execute the determination of whether or not the acquisition condition is satisfied each time the predetermined execution timing is reached. It has a function to execute), and acquires the numerical information when it is determined by the establishment determination means that the acquisition condition is satisfied.
When the numerical information is updated in the numerical information updating means, the control mode in the progress control means and the updating control means so that the determination is made by the establishment determination means at least once. The gaming machine according to feature A6, characterized in that is set to.

According to the feature A7, even if the configuration is provided with the progress control means and the update control means, any of the numerical information included in the used numerical range can be acquired by the progress control means. It will be possible. As a result, when a predetermined lottery is performed using the numerical information of the numerical information updating means, it is possible to satisfactorily set the winning probability.

Feature A8. The progress control means is an update instruction means (step S501 and a step) for instructing the update control means to update the numerical information when it is time to update the numerical information in the numerical information update means. It has a function to execute the processing of S601).
The gaming machine according to feature A6 or A7, wherein the update executing means updates the numerical information when the update instruction is given by the update instruction means.

According to the feature A8, the numerical information in the numerical information updating means is not updated independently in the updating control means, but is performed based on the instruction from the progress control means. Therefore, the numerical value of the numerical information updating means is used. When a predetermined lottery is performed using the information, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an event such that the predetermined numerical information included in the used numerical range cannot be acquired by the progress control means.

Feature A9. The update executing means updates the numerical information in descending order or ascending order within the used numerical range, and as a result of the update, the numerical information is the minimum value and the maximum of the used numerical range. The feature A8 is characterized in that it is set to the other based on the fact that it becomes one of the values, and further, the setting to the other is performed without being instructed by the control means for progress. The gaming machine described in.

According to the feature A9, the update of the numerical information of the numerical information updating means requires the update instruction of the control means for progress, while the loop of the numerical information of the numerical information update means is due to the instruction from the control means for progress. Since it is performed without the above, it is possible to obtain an excellent effect as described in the above feature A8 while suppressing the processing load of the control means for progress.

Feature A10. The numerical information updating means updates the numerical information from a predetermined initial value within the used numerical range, and all the numerical information included in the used numerical range without becoming the same numerical information in the process. The state set once for each is set as one update lap, and when the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, the numerical information can be updated from the new initial value in the next lap.
The control means for progress is
An end determination means (a function for executing the process of step S603 in the first to third and sixth embodiments) for determining whether or not the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap has been completed.
When it is determined by the end determination means that the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, a start instruction is given to the control means for update so as to start the update of the numerical information in the next lap. A start instruction means (a function for executing the process of step S605 in the first to third and sixth embodiments) and
Equipped with
The update executing means is characterized in that when the start instruction is given by the start instruction means, the update of the numerical information in the next lap is started from the new initial value. The gaming machine according to any one of.

According to the feature A10, the determination of whether or not the predetermined lap has been completed and the start of a new lap are not independently performed by the update control means, but based on the instruction from the progress control means. Because it is performed, while ensuring the irregularity of the initial value in the update lap, when performing a predetermined lottery using the numerical information of the numerical information updating means, the predetermined numerical information included in the numerical range used is used for progress. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of an event that cannot be acquired by the control means.

Feature A11. As the predetermined process, it is determined whether or not the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means corresponds to the predetermined information, and when the numerical information corresponds to the predetermined information, the player The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A10, which comprises a control means (progressive MPU 102) for executing a process for imparting a privilege to the machine.

According to the feature A11, it is possible to obtain an excellent effect as described above with respect to the numerical information updating means for performing a lottery as to whether or not to give a privilege.

Feature A12. Numerical value held in the numerical information storage means (big hit random number counter C1 in the first to third and sixth embodiments, random number initial value counter CINI in the fourth to fifth embodiments) within a predetermined numerical range. Numerical information updating means for updating information (MPU121 for updating) and
Acquisition means for acquiring the numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied (a function of executing acquisition processing of reserved information in the progress MPU 102 in the first to third and sixth embodiments, fourth In the fifth embodiment, the function of executing the process of acquiring the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI in the progress MPU 102) and
Equipped with
Predetermined processing using the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means (hit / fail determination processing using the reserved information in the first to third and sixth embodiments, and a big hit in the fourth to fifth embodiments). In the gaming machine in which the process of setting the initial value when the numerical information of the random number counter C1 makes one round) is executed.
The numerical information updating means is
Setting means for setting the numerical range to be used (the function of executing the process of step S201 in the first to second embodiments, the function of executing the process of step S1101 in the third embodiment, the fourth to fifth embodiments. In the embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1301 and in the sixth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1801).
An update execution means (a function for executing update-side periodic processing in the update MPU 121) for updating numerical information held in the numerical information storage means within the used numerical range set by the setting means, and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature A12, a numerical range used in the gaming machine for updating the numerical information is set. As a result, even when the numerical range used is changed due to the change in the specifications of the gaming machine, the numerical information updating means can be used as it is. Therefore, it is possible to preferably change the numerical range to be used.

The invention of the above-mentioned feature A group is effective for the following problems.

A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is known as a kind of gaming machine. The gaming machine advances the game by performing a lottery using the numerical information updating means and executing a process according to the lottery result.

For example, a winning lottery is performed using the numerical information of the numerical information updating means acquired on the condition that the ball enters the operating port, and the lottery result is notified by a display device or the like. It is known that a special game state such as opening is unfolded. Further, there is also known a configuration in which the content of the effect on the display device is determined by lottery using a numerical information updating means different from the numerical information updating means.

As a means for updating numerical information, there is known a configuration using a random number counter that is updated by +1 in a minute time unit such as a few ms unit and returned to the minimum value when the maximum value is reached. For example, if the random number counter is 0 to 299, the numerical information starts from 0 and is returned to 0 when it reaches 299. Then, for example, when the random number counter is used for the winning lottery as described above, if the numerical information acquired from the random number counter according to the timing of entering the operating port is the numerical information corresponding to the winning, the winning is performed. It will be processed.

The numerical range updated by the random number counter depends on the content of the gaming machine model. To exemplify the random number counter used for the winning lottery, if the model design has a relatively high probability of winning, the numerical range is narrowed, and conversely, the model design has a relatively low probability of winning. In some cases, widen the numerical range. Such a design change is the same not only for the random number counter used for the winning lottery, but also for the random number counter used for determining the effect.

Here, if the design of the numerical range of the random number counter is redesigned every time the model or the like is changed, the design work becomes complicated. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in the lottery configuration using the random number counter.

The above explanation has focused on pachinko gaming machines that draw lots of hits and misses according to the timing of entering the ball into the operating port, but other gaming machines such as slot machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the operation timing of the start lever have the same problem. There is.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. Information storage means (progressive RWM104) that requires external power supply to store and retain information,
The process of the grant correspondence update means (in the first to third embodiments, steps S807 to S812) for updating the numerical information held in the grant correspondence storage means (big hit random number counter C1) within a predetermined numerical range is executed. Functions, in the fourth to fifth embodiments, the function of executing the processes of steps S1401 to S1407, and in the sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processes of steps S1901 to S1906).
A game when a predetermined process is executed by using the information storage means for both reading and writing, and the numerical information acquired when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied corresponds to the predetermined information. Grant-corresponding execution means (function to execute acquisition process of hold information in progress MPU 102 and function to execute special figure special electric control process) to execute a process for granting a predetermined privilege to a person.
In a gaming machine equipped with
Variable execution means (steps S202 to S206 in the first to second embodiments) for varying the numerical information of the grant-corresponding storage means when at least the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed. The function of executing the process of, in the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of steps S1103 to S1112, and in the fourth to fifth embodiments, the function of executing the process of step S1210 and step S1302 to step S1306. , The sixth embodiment is a gaming machine comprising a function of executing the processes of steps S1802 to S1805 and step S1909).

According to the feature B1, even when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is intentionally executed, the numerical information of the grant-corresponding storage means at that timing is changed, so that the information storage means Even if an act of illegally obtaining a privilege is performed by intentionally initializing the above, it is possible to suppress the granting of the privilege. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress fraudulent acts that intentionally lead the result of the lottery using numerical information to the result of obtaining a predetermined privilege.

Feature B2. The initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is configured to be executed under at least one condition that the supply of the operating power is newly started.
In the variable execution means, regardless of whether or not the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed, the supply of the operating power is started and the numerical information of the given corresponding storage means is updated first. The gaming machine according to feature B1, characterized in that the initial value is changed when the game is started in.

By illegally acquiring the numerical information of the storage means for granting when the supply of the operating power is stopped and starting the supply of the operating power without initializing the information stored in the information storage means. It is assumed that there is a fraudulent act that intentionally tries to lead the result of the lottery to the result that the predetermined privilege is obtained. On the other hand, according to the feature B2, since the initial value of the grant-corresponding storage means fluctuates regardless of whether or not the initialization of the information storage means is executed, it is possible to suppress such fraudulent activity. ..

Feature B3. The process of the grant correspondence update means (in the first to third embodiments, steps S807 to S812) for updating the numerical information held in the grant correspondence storage means (big hit random number counter C1) within a predetermined numerical range is executed. Functions, in the fourth to fifth embodiments, the function of executing the processes of steps S1401 to S1407, and in the sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processes of steps S1901 to S1906).
Grant correspondence execution means (progress) that executes a process for granting a predetermined privilege to a player when the numerical information acquired when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied corresponds to the predetermined information. (Function to execute the acquisition process of the hold information and the function to execute the special figure special electric control process) in the MPU 102 for
In a gaming machine equipped with
Specific storage means (nonvolatile memory 123 for updating) that does not require external power supply to store and retain information and is used for both reading and writing, and
The information written in the specific storage means is read out when the supply of the operating power is started in the situation where the operating power is being supplied, and the read information is used to supply the operating power. The variable execution means (in the first to second embodiments, the processes of steps S202 to S206 are executed) that are started and change the initial value when the update of the numerical information of the grant-corresponding storage means is first started. Function, a function of executing the processing of steps S1103 to S1112 in the third embodiment, a function of executing the processing of steps S1210 and S1302 to S1306 in the fourth to fifth embodiments, the sixth embodiment. In the form of, the function of executing the processes of steps S1802 to S1805 and step S1909) and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature B3, since the initial value of the numerical information of the granting storage means is changed when the supply of the operating power is started, the supply of the operating power is intentionally cut off to illegally obtain the privilege. Even if the act of doing so is performed, the initial value of the grant-corresponding storage means is not fixed. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress fraudulent acts that intentionally lead the result of the lottery using numerical information to the result of obtaining a predetermined privilege.

In addition, even if a fraudulent act is performed that intentionally leads the result of the lottery to the result of obtaining the predetermined privilege by completely shutting off the power supply including the backup power for storing and retaining the information. , The initial value of the grant-corresponding storage means can be changed as before, and it is possible to suppress the granting of a predetermined privilege through such fraudulent acts.

In addition, the execution of the process for changing the initial value of the numerical information of the grant-corresponding storage means is not all aggregated at the timing when the supply of the operating power is started, but before that, the operating power of the operating power is executed. Partially distributed to the situation where supply is taking place. This makes it possible to suitably suppress the above-mentioned fraudulent activity while reducing the processing load when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature B4. It is equipped with a dedicated storage means (progress ROM 104) that does not require power to store and retains information and is used exclusively for reading.
The granting execution means executes a process for granting the predetermined privilege by using the information stored in the dedicated storage means.
The gaming machine according to feature B3, wherein the specific storage means is provided separately from the dedicated storage means.

According to the feature B4, when the dedicated storage means is used for both reading and writing, there is a concern that the information used for the process for granting the predetermined privilege may be illegally rewritten, which is not preferable in terms of fraud countermeasures. On the other hand, the information for changing the initial value of the grant-corresponding storage means when the supply of the operating power is started is stored in the specific storage means provided separately from the dedicated storage means. Thereby, the excellent effect as described above can be obtained without causing the above-mentioned inconvenience.

Feature B5. The specific storage means is information necessary for executing a control different from the process for granting the predetermined privilege in the grant corresponding execution means, and the initial value is changed in the variable execution means. The gaming machine according to feature B4, wherein information different from the information used for the purpose (a program for executing processing in the update MPU 121 and an initial value table) is stored in advance.

According to the feature B5, the hardware configuration can be simplified as compared with the configuration in which the storage means for reading and writing the information for changing the initial value is provided independently.

Feature B6. The grant correspondence update means updates the numerical information of the grant correspondence storage means from a predetermined initial value in the predetermined numerical range, and does not become the same numerical information in the process but is within the predetermined numerical range. The state in which all the included numerical information is set once is regarded as one update lap, and when the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, the numerical information can be updated from the new initial value in the next lap. It is a thing
When the numerical information for the initial value is updated by using the storage means for updating the initial value (random number initial value counter CINI) and the numerical information is updated in the next round in the grant corresponding update means. Initial value information updating means that provides numerical information for the initial value as a new initial value (functions for executing the processes of steps S801 to S806 in the first to third embodiments, fourth to fifth implementations). In the sixth embodiment, the function of executing the processes of steps S1501 to S1504, and in the sixth embodiment, the MPU 102 for progress) is provided.
The game according to feature B4 or B5, wherein the specific storage means stores in advance information necessary for updating the numerical information for the initial value in the initial value information updating means. Machine.

According to the feature B6, for the information for changing the initial value of the numerical information of the granting storage means when the supply of the operating power is started, the numerical information for the initial value is updated in the initial value information updating means. Information necessary for this is read and written to a specific storage means stored in advance. As a result, the hardware configuration can be simplified as compared with the configuration in which the storage means for reading and writing the information for changing the initial value is provided independently, and the effect can be reduced in the above processing load. It can be played by using the composition of.

Furthermore, the information necessary for setting the initial value of the grant-corresponding storage means can be aggregated in the specific storage means, and the processing related to the reading of the information can be optimized.

Feature B7. Information (programs and data of the progressing MPU 102 in the fourth to fifth embodiments) necessary for executing the update of the numerical information of the grant-corresponding storage means in the grant-correspondence update means is stored in the dedicated storage means in advance. While remembered
Information necessary for executing the update of the numerical information for the initial value in the initial value information updating means (program and data of the updating MPU 121 in the fourth to fifth embodiments) is stored in the specific storage means in advance. The gaming machine according to feature B6, which is characterized in that it is stored.

According to the feature B7, the information necessary for executing the update of the numerical information of the grant-corresponding storage means is stored in advance in the dedicated storage means used exclusively for reading. As a result, it is possible to obtain an excellent effect as described in the feature B6 while preventing unauthorized rewriting of the information necessary for updating the numerical information of the grant-corresponding storage means.

Feature B8. The variable execution means writes the predetermined numerical information updated every time the predetermined update timing is reached in the situation where the operating power is being supplied, and the supply of the operating power is started. In the case, the written predetermined numerical information is read, and the initial value corresponding to the read predetermined numerical information is the initial value of the numerical information of the given corresponding storage means when the supply of the operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of the features B3 to B7, which is characterized by the above.

According to the feature B8, the process for making the initial value of the numerical information of the granting storage means irregular when the supply of the operating power is started is executed in the situation where the supply of the operating power is performed. Ru. This makes it possible to promote the irregularity of the initial value while reducing the processing load when the supply of the operating power is started.

Feature B9. The grant correspondence update means updates the numerical information of the grant correspondence storage means from a predetermined initial value in the predetermined numerical range, and does not become the same numerical information in the process but is within the predetermined numerical range. The state in which all the included numerical information is set once is regarded as one update lap, and when the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, the numerical information can be updated from the new initial value in the next lap. It is a thing
When the numerical information for the initial value is updated by using the storage means for updating the initial value (random number initial value counter CINI) and the numerical information is updated in the next round in the grant corresponding update means. It is provided with initial value information updating means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1501 to S1504 in the fourth to fifth embodiments) that provides numerical information for the initial value as a new initial value.
The initial value information updating means has the variable execution means, and is provided as a chip or a separate substrate from the progress control means (progress MPU 102) having the grant support execution means and the grant support storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B8.

According to the feature B9, since the initial value information updating means is provided as a chip or a separate substrate from the progress control means, it is possible to reduce the processing load in the progress control means. Further, since it is provided as a separate chip or a separate substrate, it is possible to perform good member management. Furthermore, since the initial value information updating means has the variable execution means, it is possible to consolidate the functions for supplying the initial values of the grant-corresponding storage means, and to perform the processing related to the supply and setting of the initial values. It will be possible to do it well.

In this case, the grant-corresponding storage means and the grant-corresponding update means are not aggregated on the initial value information update means side, but are aggregated on the progress control means side. As a result, even if the signal path between the initial value information updating means and the progress control means is fraudulent, it can be kept fraudulent with respect to the information for the initial value, and the acquisition target of the acquisition means. It does not directly reach the numerical information that becomes. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the above-mentioned excellent effect while suppressing that the numerical information to be acquired by the acquisition means is directly fraudulent.

Feature B10. The grant-corresponding storage means has a configuration capable of holding numerical information within a predetermined base numerical range.
The above-mentioned grant correspondence renewal means
Setting means for setting a used numerical range that is included in the base numerical range and narrower than the base numerical range (a function of executing the process of step S201 in the first to second embodiments, and in the third embodiment). A function of executing the process of step S1101, a function of executing the process of step S1301 in the fourth to fifth embodiments, and a function of executing the process of step S1801 in the sixth embodiment).
An update execution means (a function for executing update-side periodic processing in the update MPU 121) for updating numerical information held in the grant-corresponding storage means within the used numerical range set by the setting means, and
Equipped with
When the supply of the operating power is started, the variable execution means updates the numerical information of the given storage means from the initial value selected from the predetermined information group for the initial value (initial value table). By starting it, the initial value is changed.
The information group for the initial value is set so that all the numerical information included in the base numerical range can be selected as the initial value.
When the initial value is selected from the information group for the initial value in the variable execution means, the selection limiting means (first to second) for limiting the selection of the initial value outside the used numerical value range. The function of executing the process of step S204 in the embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1105 in the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1304 in the fourth to fifth embodiments, the first 6. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B9, characterized in that it has a function of executing the process of step S1803 in the embodiment of 6.

According to the feature B10, the numerical range used in the gaming machine for updating the numerical information is set within the base numerical range. As a result, even when the numerical range used is changed due to the change in the specifications of the gaming machine, the granting update means can be used as it is. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to change the initial value when the supply of the operating power is started within the range of the numerical value used.

Feature B11. The grant correspondence update means updates the numerical information of the grant correspondence storage means from a predetermined initial value in the predetermined numerical range, and does not become the same numerical information in the process but is within the predetermined numerical range. The state in which all the included numerical information is set once is regarded as one update lap, and when the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, the numerical information can be updated from the new initial value in the next lap. It is a thing
When the numerical information for the initial value is updated by using the storage means for updating the initial value (random number initial value counter CINI) and the numerical information is updated in the next round in the grant corresponding update means. Initial value information updating means for providing numerical information for the initial value as a new initial value (a function for executing the processes of steps S801 to S806 in the first to third embodiments, or fourth to fifth. A function for executing the processes of steps S1501 to S1504 in the embodiment) is provided.
Described in any one of the features B1 to B10, wherein the variable execution means changes not only the numerical information of the grant-corresponding storage means but also the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value. Game machine.

According to the feature B11, since the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value is also changed, it becomes more difficult to illegally grasp the initial value in each update cycle. Therefore, it becomes possible to make it more difficult to perform fraudulent acts that intentionally lead to a result in which a predetermined privilege is obtained.

The invention of the feature B group is effective for the following problems.

A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is known as a kind of gaming machine. Such a gaming machine is in a special gaming state, for example, a lottery is performed on the condition that a ball enters the operating port, the result of the lottery is notified by a display device, and the large winning opening is opened in the case of winning. Is unfolded. Here, the lottery for hits and misses is performed by acquiring numerical information such as random numbers, and a random number counter is used as a numerical information updating means for determining the numerical information.

As the random number counter, there is known a configuration that uses an area corresponding to a predetermined number of bits in a literacy memory provided attached to the CPU. In this case, it is updated by +1 in a very small time unit such as a few ms unit, and when it reaches the maximum value, it is returned to the minimum value.

Specifically, if the random number counter is 0 to 299, the numerical information starts from 0 and is returned to 0 when it reaches 299. Such numerical information is acquired at the timing when the ball enters the operating port, and when the numerical information is numerical information corresponding to a big hit, it is processed as a winning.

However, since the random number counter that loops as described above changes the numerical information periodically in the big picture, there is no end to fraudulent acts that intentionally target the numerical information corresponding to the big hit.

As a countermeasure against such fraudulent activity, a randomization method is considered in which when the numerical information reaches the maximum value, it is returned to an arbitrary position without returning to 0. According to this method, the periodicity of the numerical information is lost, and it is relatively difficult to intentionally aim at the acquisition of the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot.

However, resetting is performed by shutting off the power supply device of the gaming machine, the numerical information is forcibly returned to 0, and the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot behaves as if the ball had entered the operating port. If the board is set on a gaming machine, it makes no sense to randomize the initial values. Therefore, it is considered that the above measures are still incomplete in this respect.

The above explanation has focused on pachinko gaming machines that draw lots of hits and misses according to the timing of entering the ball into the operating port, but other gaming machines such as slot machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the operation timing of the start lever have the same problem. There is.

<Characteristic C group>
Features C1. Numerical information storage means within a predetermined numerical range (big hit random number counter C1 or random number initial value counter CINI in the first to third embodiments, random number initial value counter CINI in the fourth to fifth embodiments, sixth. In the embodiment of the above, the numerical information updating means (update MPU121) for updating the numerical information held in the jackpot random number counter C1), and
Acquisition means for acquiring the numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied (a function for executing acquisition processing of reserved information in the first to third and sixth embodiments, fourth to fifth implementations. In the embodiment, it has a function of executing the process of step S1405), and also has a process using the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means (in the first to third and sixth embodiments, the special electric special electric control process, the first In the fourth to fifth embodiments, a control means for progress (MPU 102 for progress) for executing steps S1406 to S1407, and
Equipped with
The numerical information updating means is provided so that the numerical information can be updated even in a situation where a predetermined process is being executed by the progress control means.
The progress control means is an update instruction means (first to third) that gives an instruction to update the numerical information to the numerical information update means when it is time to update the numerical information in the numerical information update means. In the embodiment of the above, the function of executing the processes of steps S501 and S601, in the fourth to fifth embodiments, the function of executing the process corresponding to the step S501, and in the sixth embodiment, the function corresponds to the step S601. Has a function to execute processing)
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the update instruction is given by the update instruction means, the numerical information update means updates the numerical information.

According to the feature C1, since the numerical information updating means is provided separately from the progress control means, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the progress control means. Further, in the configuration aimed at reducing the processing load in this way, the numerical information updating means updates the numerical information according to the updating instruction from the progress control means. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load while keeping the update timing of the numerical information under the control of the control means for progress.

Feature C2. The acquisition means performs the process of step S701 in the first to third and sixth embodiments to execute the determination of whether or not the acquisition condition is satisfied each time the predetermined execution timing is reached. It has a function to execute), and acquires the numerical information when it is determined by the establishment determination means that the acquisition condition is satisfied.
When the numerical information is updated in the numerical information updating means, the timing at which the update instruction is given from the update instructing means is set so that the determination is made by the establishment determination means at least once. The gaming machine according to feature C1, which is characterized by being present.

According to the feature C2, even if the numerical information updating means and the progress control means are separately provided, any of the numerical information included in the predetermined numerical range is acquired by the progress control means. It becomes possible. As a result, when a predetermined lottery is performed using the numerical information of the numerical information updating means, it is possible to satisfactorily set the winning probability.

Feature C3. The numerical information updating means updates the numerical information in descending order or ascending order within the predetermined numerical range, and as a result of the update, the numerical information is the minimum of the predetermined numerical range. It is characterized in that it is set to the other based on the fact that it becomes one of the value and the maximum value, and further, the setting to the other is performed without being instructed by the control means for progress. The gaming machine according to the feature C1 or C2.

According to the feature C3, the update of the numerical information of the numerical information updating means requires the update instruction of the control means for progress, while the loop of the numerical information of the numerical information update means is due to the instruction from the control means for progress. Since it is performed without the above, it is possible to obtain an excellent effect as described in the above feature C1 while suppressing the processing load of the control means for progress.

Feature C4. The numerical information updating means updates the numerical information from a predetermined initial value within the predetermined numerical range, and all the numerical values included in the predetermined numerical range without becoming the same numerical information in the process. The state in which the information is set once is regarded as one update lap, and when the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, the numerical information can be updated from the new initial value in the next lap.
The control means for progress is
An end determination means (a function for executing the process of step S603 in the first to third and sixth embodiments) for determining whether or not the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap has been completed.
When it is determined by the end determination means that the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, the start instruction is given to the numerical information update means to start the update of the numerical information in the next lap. A start instruction means (a function for executing the process of step S605 in the first to third and sixth embodiments) and
Equipped with
The numerical information updating means is characterized in that when the start instruction is given by the start instruction means, the update of the numerical information in the next lap is started from the new initial value. The gaming machine according to any one of C3.

According to the feature C4, the determination of whether or not the predetermined lap has been completed and the start of a new lap are not independently performed by the numerical information updating means, but are performed based on the instruction from the progress control means. Therefore, while ensuring the irregularity of the initial value in the update lap, when performing a predetermined lottery using the numerical information of the numerical information updating means, the predetermined numerical information included in the predetermined numerical range is used for progress. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of an event that cannot be acquired by the control means.

Feature C5. The progress control means controls the progress of the game by using an information storage means (progress RWM105) that requires an external power supply to store and retain information for both reading and writing, and the acquisition means. When the acquired numerical information corresponds to the predetermined information, a predetermined privilege is given.
The numerical information updating means is a variable execution means (first to second implementation) that changes the numerical information of the numerical information storage means at least when the information stored in the information storage means is initialized. The function of executing the process of steps S202 to S206 in the embodiment, the function of executing the process of steps S1103 to S1112 in the third embodiment, or the functions of steps S1802 to S1805 and step S1909 in the sixth embodiment. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C4, characterized in that it has a function of executing processing).

According to the feature C5, even when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is intentionally executed, the numerical information of the numerical information storage means at that timing is changed, so that the information storage means is used. Even if an act of illegally obtaining a privilege is performed by intentionally initializing the above, it is possible to suppress the granting of the privilege. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress fraudulent acts that intentionally lead the result of the lottery using numerical information to the result of obtaining a predetermined privilege. Furthermore, since the above-mentioned feature C1 is provided and the numerical information updating means is provided separately from the progress control means, the above-mentioned fraud countermeasures are taken while reducing the processing load of the progress control means. Can be applied.

Feature C6. The numerical information updating means updates the numerical information of the numerical information storage means from a predetermined initial value within the used numerical range, and includes the numerical information within the used numerical range without becoming the same numerical information in the process. The state in which all the numerical information is set once is regarded as one update lap, and when the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, the numerical information can be updated from the new initial value in the next lap. And
When the numerical information for the initial value is updated by using the storage means for updating the initial value (random number initial value counter CINI) and the numerical information is updated in the next round in the numerical information updating means, the new value is added. An initial value information updating means (a function for executing the processes of steps S801 to S806 in the first to third embodiments) for providing numerical information for the initial value is provided as the initial value.
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5, wherein the initial value information updating means is provided together with the numerical information updating means separately from the progress control means.

According to the feature C6, since not only the numerical information updating means but also the initial value information updating means is provided separately from the progress control means, it is possible to further reduce the processing load of the progress control means. ..

Feature C7. The progress control means controls the progress of the game by using an information storage means (progress RWM105) that requires an external power supply to store and retain information for both reading and writing, and the acquisition means. When the acquired numerical information corresponds to the predetermined information, a predetermined privilege is given.
The update control means (update MPU 121) having both the initial value information update means and the numerical information update means and provided separately from the progress control means is stored in at least the information storage means. Variable execution means for varying the numerical information of the numerical information storage means and the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value when the initialization of the existing information is executed (step S202 in the first to second embodiments). The gaming machine according to feature C6, which comprises a function of executing the process of step S210 or a function of executing the process of steps S1102 to S1112 in the third embodiment).

According to the feature C7, even when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is intentionally executed, the numerical information of the numerical information storage means at that timing is changed, so that the information storage means is used. Even if an act of illegally obtaining a privilege is performed by intentionally initializing the above, it is possible to suppress the granting of the privilege. Further, since the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value is also changed, it becomes more difficult to illegally grasp the initial value in each update cycle. Therefore, it becomes possible to make it more difficult to perform fraudulent acts that intentionally lead to a result in which a predetermined privilege is obtained.

Furthermore, since the configuration of the above-mentioned feature C6 is provided and the control means for updating is provided separately from the control means for progress, the above-mentioned fraud is performed while reducing the processing load of the control means for progress. It becomes possible to take measures.

Feature C8. The variation executing means has the feature C7 that the numerical information can be different when the numerical information of the numerical information storage means and the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value are changed. The game machine described.

According to the feature C8, even if the numerical information of the numerical information storage means is illegally acquired at the timing when the initialization of the information storage means is executed, it is difficult to grasp the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value. It becomes. As a result, by illegally acquiring the numerical information of the numerical information storage means at the timing when the initialization of the information storage means is executed, the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value can be grasped, and the next in the numerical information storage means. It is possible to suppress the act of illegally obtaining benefits after the renewal lap of.

Feature C9. Grant correspondence update means (in the fourth to fifth embodiments) for updating the numerical information held in the grant correspondence storage means (big hit random number counter C1 in the fourth to fifth embodiments) within a predetermined numerical range. A function for executing the processes of steps S1401 to S1407) is provided.
The grant correspondence update means updates the numerical information of the grant correspondence storage means from a predetermined initial value in the predetermined numerical range, and does not become the same numerical information in the process but is within the predetermined numerical range. The state in which all the included numerical information is set once is regarded as one update lap, and when the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, the numerical information can be updated from the new initial value in the next lap. It is a thing
The numerical information updating means is an initial value information updating means (update MPU 121 in the fourth to fifth embodiments) for updating the numerical information for the initial value by using the numerical information storage means.
When the numerical information is updated in the next round in the grant corresponding update means, the numerical information for the initial value is acquired by the acquisition means as the new initial value, and the numerical information is acquired as the process used. The numerical information is set as the new initial value in the grant-corresponding storage means.
The initial value information updating means is provided as a chip or a separate substrate from the progress control means.
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5, wherein the progress control means has the grant-corresponding storage means and the grant-correspondence renewal means.

According to the feature C9, since the initial value information updating means is provided as a chip or a separate substrate from the control means for progress, it is possible to perform good member management.

In this case, the grant-corresponding storage means and the grant-corresponding update means are not aggregated on the initial value information update means side, but are aggregated on the progress control means side. As a result, even if the signal path between the initial value information updating means and the progress control means is fraudulent, it can be kept fraudulent with respect to the information for the initial value, and the acquisition target of the acquisition means. It does not directly reach the numerical information that becomes. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the above-mentioned excellent effect while suppressing that the numerical information to be acquired by the acquisition means is directly fraudulent.

Feature C10. Numerical information updating means (update MPU 121) for updating numerical information held in the numerical information storage means (big hit random number counter C1 in the first to third and sixth embodiments) within a predetermined numerical range, and
It has an acquisition means (a function of executing the acquisition process of reserved information in the first to third and sixth embodiments) for acquiring the numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied, and the acquisition means. It is provided with a progress control means (progress MPU 102) for executing a process (special figure special electric control process in the first to third and sixth embodiments) using the numerical information acquired by the above.
The numerical information updating means is provided so that the numerical information can be updated even in a situation where a predetermined process is being executed by the progress control means.
The acquisition means performs the process of step S701 in the first to third and sixth embodiments to execute the determination of whether or not the acquisition condition is satisfied each time the predetermined execution timing is reached. It has a function to execute), and acquires the numerical information when it is determined by the establishment determination means that the acquisition condition is satisfied.
When the numerical information is updated in the numerical information updating means, the control mode for the progress and the control mode in the numerical information updating means are such that the determination is made by the establishment determination means at least once. A gaming machine characterized by being set.

According to the feature C10, since the numerical information updating means is provided separately from the progress control means, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the progress control means. Further, even with such a configuration for reducing the processing load, any of the numerical information included in the predetermined numerical range can be acquired by the progress control means. As a result, when a predetermined lottery is performed using the numerical information of the numerical information updating means, it is possible to satisfactorily set the winning probability.

The invention of the above-mentioned feature C group is effective for the following problems.

A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is known as a kind of gaming machine. Such a gaming machine advances a game by performing a lottery using the update of numerical information and executing a process according to the lottery result.

For example, a winning lottery is performed using the numerical information of the numerical information updating means acquired on the condition that the ball enters the operating port, and the lottery result is notified by a display device or the like. It is known that a special game state such as opening is unfolded. Further, there is also known a configuration in which the content of the effect on the display device is determined by lottery using a numerical information updating means different from the numerical information updating means.

As a numerical information updating means, there is known a configuration in which an area corresponding to a predetermined number of bits in a read / write memory provided attached to a CPU that controls the progress of a game is used as a random number counter. In this case, the CPU accesses the memory in a very small time unit, for example, in units of several ms, updates the numerical information of the random number counter by +1 and returns to the initial value when the final value is reached.

Specifically, if the random number counter is 0 to 299, the numerical information starts from 0 and is returned to 0 when it reaches 299. Then, for example, when the random number counter is used for the winning lottery as described above, if the numerical information acquired from the random number counter according to the timing of entering the operating port is the numerical information corresponding to the winning, the winning is performed. It will be processed.

Here, in a gaming machine, the processing load of the CPU tends to increase as the game content becomes more complicated. Therefore, it is preferable to reduce the processing load of the CPU also for the processing related to the lottery using the numerical information updating means.

The above explanation has focused on pachinko gaming machines that draw lots of hits and misses according to the timing of entering the ball into the operating port, but other gaming machines such as slot machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the operation timing of the start lever have the same problem. There is.

<Characteristic D group>
Feature D1. Information storage means (progressive RWM105) that requires external power supply to store and retain information,
The numerical information held in the grant corresponding storage means (big hit random number counter C1 in the first to third embodiments) within a predetermined numerical range is updated, and the numerical information is updated from the predetermined initial value and is the same. The state in which all the numerical information included in the predetermined numerical range is set once without becoming the numerical information of the above is regarded as one update lap, and when the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, a new one is newly set. Granted update means (a function for executing the processes of steps S807 to S812 in the first to third embodiments) that can update the numerical information in the next lap from the initial value, and
The numerical information for the initial value is updated by using the storage means for updating the initial value (random number initial value counter CINI in the first to third embodiments), and the given corresponding update means in the next round. When the numerical information is updated, the initial value information updating means (processes S801 to S806 in the first to third embodiments) that provide the numerical information for the initial value as the new initial value is executed. Function to do) and
A game in which a predetermined process is executed by using the information storage means for both reading and writing, and the numerical information acquired when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied corresponds to the predetermined information. In a gaming machine provided with a granting execution means (progressive MPU 102 in the first to third embodiments) for executing a process for granting a predetermined privilege to a person (special figure special electric control process).
At least the numerical information of the given corresponding storage means when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed is changed, and at least the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed. In this case, the variable execution means (steps S202 to step 2 in the first to second embodiments) that can make the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value different from the changed numerical information of the given corresponding storage means. A gaming machine comprising a function of executing the process of S210 or a function of executing the process of steps S1102 to S1112 in the third embodiment).

According to the feature D1, even when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is intentionally executed, the numerical information of the grant-corresponding storage means at that timing is changed, so that the information storage means Even if an act of illegally obtaining a privilege is performed by intentionally initializing the above, it is possible to suppress the granting of the privilege.

Further, even when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is intentionally executed, the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value is the numerical information of the result of being changed in the grant-corresponding storage means. Can be different from. As a result, by illegally acquiring the numerical information of the numerical information storage means at the timing when the initialization of the information storage means is executed, the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value can be grasped, and the next in the numerical information storage means. It is possible to suppress the act of illegally obtaining benefits after the renewal lap of.

Feature D2. The variable execution means changes the numerical information of the given corresponding storage means at least when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed, and at least the information stored in the information storage means. The gaming machine according to feature D1, wherein the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value is changed when the initialization of the above is executed.

According to the feature D2, not only the numerical information of the storage means corresponding to the assignment but also the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value is changed, so that it is more difficult to illegally grasp the initial value in each update cycle. Become. Therefore, it becomes possible to make it more difficult to perform fraudulent acts that intentionally lead to a result in which a predetermined privilege is obtained.

Feature D3. The initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is configured to be executed under at least one condition that the supply of the operating power is newly started.
In the variable execution means, regardless of whether or not the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed, the supply of the operating power is started and the numerical information of the given corresponding storage means is updated first. It is characterized in that the initial value when the initial value is started and the initial value when the supply of the operating power is started and the update of the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value is first started are changed. The gaming machine according to the feature D2.

According to the feature D3, the numerical information of the storage means for granting and the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value when the supply of the operating power is stopped is illegally acquired, and the information stored in the information storage means is obtained. By starting the supply of operating power without initializing the above, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts that intentionally lead the result of the lottery to the result of obtaining a predetermined privilege.

Feature D4. The variable execution means reads the information written in the specific storage means in the situation where the operating power is being supplied when the supply of the operating power is started, and uses the read information. The initial value when the supply of the operating power is started and the update of the numerical information of the given corresponding storage means is first started, and the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value when the supply of the operating power is started. The gaming machine according to feature D2 or D3, characterized in that the initial value when the update of is first started is changed.

According to feature D4, fraudulent acts that intentionally lead the result of the lottery to the result that the predetermined privilege can be obtained by completely shutting off the power supply including the backup power for storing and retaining the information. Even if it is done, the initial value of the storage means corresponding to the grant and the initial value of the storage means for updating the initial value can be changed as before, and it is possible to suppress the granting of the predetermined privilege through such fraudulent activity. be able to.

In addition, the execution of the process for changing the initial value of the numerical information of the grant-corresponding storage means and the initial value of the storage means for updating the initial value is all aggregated at the timing when the supply of the operating power is started. Instead, it is partially distributed to the situation where the operating power is supplied before that. This makes it possible to suitably suppress the above-mentioned fraudulent activity while reducing the processing load when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature D5. The variable execution means is
At least when the information stored in the information storage means is initialized, the numerical information of the grant-corresponding storage means is selected from the numerical information selected from the first information group (initial value table for jackpot random numbers). The first variable execution means (function for executing the processing of steps S202 to S206 in the first to second embodiments) and
Numerical information selected from a second information group (initial value table for random number initial values) different from the first information group when at least the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed. A second variable execution means (a function for executing the processes of steps S207 to S210 in the first to second embodiments) for starting the update of the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value.
The gaming machine according to any one of features D2 to D4.

According to the feature D5, the process of changing both the numerical information of the granting storage means and the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed is good. It will be possible to do it.

The invention of the feature D group is effective for the following problems.

A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is known as a kind of gaming machine. Such a gaming machine is in a special gaming state, for example, a lottery is performed on the condition that a ball enters the operating port, the result of the lottery is notified by a display device, and the large winning opening is opened in the case of winning. Is unfolded. Here, the lottery for hits and misses is performed by acquiring numerical information such as random numbers, and a random number counter is used as a numerical information updating means for determining the numerical information.

As the random number counter, there is known a configuration that uses an area corresponding to a predetermined number of bits in a literacy memory provided attached to the CPU. In this case, it is updated by +1 in a very small time unit such as a few ms unit, and when it reaches the maximum value, it is returned to the minimum value.

Specifically, if the random number counter is 0 to 299, the numerical information starts from 0 and is returned to 0 when it reaches 299. Such numerical information is acquired at the timing when the ball enters the operating port, and when the numerical information is numerical information corresponding to a big hit, it is processed as a winning.

However, since the random number counter that loops as described above changes the numerical information periodically in the big picture, there is no end to fraudulent acts that intentionally target the numerical information corresponding to the big hit.

As a countermeasure against such fraudulent activity, a randomization method is considered in which when the numerical information reaches the maximum value, it is returned to an arbitrary position without returning to 0. According to this method, the periodicity of the numerical information is lost, and it is relatively difficult to intentionally aim at the acquisition of the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot.

However, resetting is performed by shutting off the power supply device of the gaming machine, the numerical information is forcibly returned to 0, and the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot behaves as if the ball had entered the operating port. If the board is set on a gaming machine, it makes no sense to randomize the initial values. Therefore, it is considered that the above measures are still incomplete in this respect.

The above explanation has focused on pachinko gaming machines that draw lots of hits and misses according to the timing of entering the ball into the operating port, but other gaming machines such as slot machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the operation timing of the start lever have the same problem. There is.

The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko gaming machine: An operating means operated by a player, a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game. A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area and grants a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

Rotating machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a picture display device that variably displays a plurality of pictures, the variable display of the plurality of pictures is started due to the operation of the start operation means, and is caused by the operation of the stop operation means. A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of symbols is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a privilege is given to the player according to the symbols after the stop.

10 ... pachinko machine, 102 ... progress MPU, 104 ... progress ROM, 105 ... progress RWM, 121 ... update MPU, 123 ... update non-volatile memory, 123a ... initial value table storage area, 124 ... for update Volatile memory, C1 ... jackpot random number counter, CINI ... random number initial value counter.

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Information storage means that require external power supply to store and retain information,
The numerical information held in the granting storage means is updated within a predetermined numerical range, the numerical information is updated from the predetermined initial value, and the numerical information is included in the predetermined numerical range without being the same numerical information. The state where all the numerical information is set once is regarded as one update lap, and when the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed, the numerical information can be updated from the new initial value in the next lap. Update method and
When the numerical information for the initial value is updated by using the storage means for updating the initial value and the numerical information is updated in the next round in the grant corresponding update means, the initial value is the initial value. Initial value information update means that provides numerical information for values,
A game in which a predetermined process is executed by using the information storage means for both reading and writing, and the numerical information acquired when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied corresponds to the predetermined information. A grant-corresponding execution means that executes a process for granting a predetermined privilege to a person, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
At least the numerical information of the given corresponding storage means when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed is changed, and at least the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed. A gaming machine, characterized in that it is provided with a variable execution means capable of making the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value different from the variable numerical information of the given corresponding storage means.

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