JP4292311B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention belongs to the technical field of gaming machines.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the past, gaming machines are not controlled in a role-sharing manner by a plurality of control devices such as a main control device and a sub-control device, but all control related to a game is performed by a single control device. However, in order to improve the preference and accuracy of pachinko games, many electrical components have been controlled and individual control operations have been complicated, making it difficult to control with a single control device. Such a main control device and a sub-control device (dispensing control device, symbol control device, lamp control device, voice control device) are divided into a general configuration that shares control.
[0003]
On the other hand, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-57172 discloses a technical proposal for solving the problem in the case where all control related to a gaming machine is performed by one control device.
The configuration of the current gaming machine is divided into a main control device and a plurality of sub-control devices as described above, and by changing the design (command) from the main control device to each sub-control device, It pays out prize balls and outputs light and sound.
[0004]
As for the relationship between the main control unit and the sub control unit, a signal (command, etc.) can be sent from the main control unit to the sub control unit, but conversely, it is allowed to send a signal from the sub control unit to the main control unit. There wasn't. This is because it is not used illegally. Recently, in order to perform the payout of the prize ball more accurately, only the prize ball control device (sub-control device) has a limited signal to the main control device. There is an opinion that it may be output.
[0005]
Also, in recent gaming machines, a new function for giving a taste to the game is provided, such as providing a push button that can be operated by the player on the gaming machine and selecting an effect by using this push button at a specific time. It has become to.
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-57172 (Claim 1, FIG. 1)
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Current pachinko machines need complex and fine control in order to enhance their preferences, accuracy, failure prevention, and fraud prevention. However, the control that can be performed only by the main control device for internal regulations and fraud prevention increases, and the burden on the main control device increases. This problem of increased burden is not a problem that can be solved by increasing the number of sub-control devices.
[0008]
In addition, as described in the prior art, the relationship between the main control device and the sub control device is a one-way communication from the main control device to the sub control device. For example, a signal from the main control device due to a failure of the symbol control device or the like. However, the main control device has a problem that it does not know or takes time to find out even if it is not successfully sent to the symbol control device. In addition, since only one-way communication is possible, more complicated and highly accurate control cannot be realized.
[0009]
However, simply enabling bidirectional communication between the main control unit and the sub-control unit in order to eliminate these inconveniences may facilitate fraud using this, and simple bidirectional communication can be adopted. There wasn't.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention]
  The gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a main control device that performs overall control, and a sub-control device that performs a control by receiving a signal from the main control device separately from the main control device. In the gaming machine, the main control device is enabled to perform bidirectional communication with any one of the sub-control devices and one-way communication only for sending a signal to the sub-control device. Or an isolated CPU that is not connected to the sub-control device.And
  The isolation CPU performs a process of determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player and a control of the electric accessory that changes between a favorable state and a disadvantageous state for the player,
  The bidirectional CPU and the isolated CPU are connected so that only one-way communication from the isolated CPU to the bidirectional CPU is possible.
[0011]
  In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the isolation CPU determines whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player, and controls the electric accessory that changes between a state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous state. Do. On the other hand, a configuration is possible in which a bidirectional CPU transmits and receives signals to and from the sub-control device.
  For this reason, it is possible to perform more complicated and highly accurate control without making the burden on the main control device excessive.
  Further, in the bidirectional communication by the bidirectional CPU, even if the signal from the main control device is not successfully received due to, for example, a failure of the sub control device, such communication failure can be immediately detected and dealt with.
[0012]
And, by performing control processing that may be subject to fraudulent actions in the isolated CPU, such as determining whether to execute special games, it is possible to prevent fraud equivalent to one-way communication Become.
The definition of the main control device and the sub control device is the same as that of the current pachinko gaming machine. The main control device determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (so-called jackpot determination), Controls objects (electric tulips, attackers, wings, etc.) and other general controls. Each sub-control device has its own device (payout device, symbol display device, launch device) and function (sound output, electric power). Share lighting).
[0014]
  The control of the motorized object is likely to be a target of fraud as well as the process of determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player. However, since this is controlled by the isolated CPU, Fraud prevention equivalent to one-way communication)It becomes possible.
[0016]
  In the gaming machine according to claim 1,Since the bidirectional CPU and the isolated CPU are connected so that only one-way communication from the isolated CPU to the bidirectional CPU is possible, for example, via a sub-control device or using a communication line with the sub-control device Thus, even if an illegal signal is input to the bidirectional CPU, it is not sent to the isolation CPU, and it is possible to reliably prevent the illegality. Further, damage can be suppressed to a minimum when electricity exceeding the set value flows from the communication line with the sub-control device to the main control device due to intention or failure.
[0017]
  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the sub-control device capable of bidirectional communication with the bidirectional CPU is a payout control device that controls the payout device. It is possible to prevent the prize balls from being dispensed or inaccurate due to the above, and more accurate dispensing can be achieved.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described by way of some examples of the present invention.
[0019]
[Basic configuration of pachinko machines]
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 50 that is a kind of gaming machine has a structure that holds each part of a configuration with a casing composed of a rectangular outer frame 51 and a front frame 52.
The front frame 52 is attached to the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable by upper and lower hinges 54 on the left side, and is normally in a closed state as illustrated.
[0020]
A window-shaped glass frame 60 is attached to the front frame 52 so as to be openable with respect to the front frame 52. A plate glass 61 is double-fitted into the glass frame 60, and the game board 10 (see FIG. 2) held by the front frame 52 is stored in the back of the plate glass 61.
[0021]
An upper plate 55 is disposed below the glass frame 60 and is attached to the front frame 52 so as to be openable.
A lower plate 63 is fixed to the front frame 52 below the upper plate 55, and a firing handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63. When the firing handle 64 is rotated clockwise, the firing motor 88a (see FIG. 3) of the launching device (not shown) is activated to launch the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 toward the game board 10. .
[0022]
The pachinko gaming machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 70 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko gaming machine 50 includes a lending button 75a and a checkout button. A CR settlement display device 75 including 75b and a balance display 75c is provided.
[0023]
When the player inserts a prepaid card from the card slit 71 of the CR unit 70, the CR unit 70 takes it in. The balance of the prepaid card that has been taken in is displayed on the balance indicator 75c, and if the lending button 75a is pressed while the balance is present, the ball lending solenoid 84 (see FIG. 3) of the ball lending device (not shown) operates to lend. The game ball as a ball is paid out, and the balance of the prepaid card is reduced and updated. Further, when the settlement button 75b is pressed, the prepaid card is ejected from the card slit 71.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game region 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11 and an inner rail 12 is formed on the game board 10. The game ball launched by the launching device jumps into the game area 13 through a passage formed between the outer rail 11 and the inner rail 12.
[0025]
A center case 14 is mounted at the center of the game area 13, and an LCD panel 15 a of a symbol display device 15 (not shown in its entirety) is disposed so as to be surrounded by the center case 14.
The center case 14 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage and the like as well known. In addition, four LEDs are mounted as special image storage LEDs 17 on the upper part (above the LCD panel 15a).
[0026]
A lamp wind turbine 19 is installed on the upper left and right sides of the center case 14, and a gate (passage opening) 21 is installed below them. A windmill 20 is installed below the gates 21, and a normal winning opening 24 is arranged below the windmill 20.
A tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 22 is installed directly under the center case 14. The ordinary electric accessory 22 is a first type starting port. The normal electric accessory 22 is provided with a 7-segment LED normal image LED 29. When the game ball is passed through the gate 21, the normal symbol lottery is displayed (the normal image corresponding to the normal image LED 29 is displayed). It is released for a set time. In this embodiment, the set time is about 0.3 seconds during the normal probability, but is about 2.6 seconds during the high probability. However, if there are three winnings during one opening, the opening ends even if the time is not reached.
[0027]
Also, below the ordinary electric accessory 22, a large winning device 27 having a large winning opening 25 that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate 26 and left and right normal winning openings 24 is arranged, and an out opening 28 is provided at the bottom of the board surface. Is provided.
The game board 10 has a large number of game nails 16 implanted therein. However, since these are well known, only a part of them are shown and the overall illustration and description are omitted.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 3, the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 50 of the present embodiment is configured with the main controller 30 as the center.
Although illustration of details is omitted, the main control device 30, the payout control device 32, the launch control device 34, the sound control device 36, the lamp control device 38, and the symbol control device 40 are all CPUs (only the main control device 30 is a plurality). CPU), ROM, RAM, input port, output port and the like. The main control device 30 is provided with random number counters (plural) used for various lotteries and selections, and the sound control device 36 is provided with a sound source IC. The payout control device 32, the launch control device 34, the sound control device 36, the lamp control device 38, and the symbol control device 40 are sub-control devices, and the symbol control device 40 is integrated with the symbol display device 15.
[0029]
The main controller 30 includes a full tank switch 63a for detecting that the lower plate 63 is full, a ball switch 81a for detecting that the ball tank is empty, and a prize for the ordinary electric accessory 22 First type start port switch 22a for detecting the ball, normal symbol operation switch 21a for detecting that the game ball has passed the gate 21, and that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided inside the big prize opening 25 A V switch 25b for detecting a game ball, a count switch 25c for detecting a winning ball to the big winning opening 25, a winning ball sensor 83b for detecting a game ball paid out from a winning ball payout device (not shown), and each normal winning opening 24 Detection signals from the normal winning opening switch 24a and the like for detecting the respective winning balls are input.
[0030]
The main control device 30 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, the payout control device 32, the launch control device 34, the voice control device 36, Outputs to the lamp control device 38 and the symbol control device 40, and also opens / closes the special winning opening solenoid 25a for driving the opening / closing plate 26, the V solenoid 25d for opening / closing a specific area in the special winning opening 25, and the ordinary electric accessory 22 The operation of the normal accessory solenoid 22b is controlled. Although not provided in the pachinko gaming machine 50, for example, when a sorting device used in a third-class pachinko machine (so-called rights) is mounted, the operation of the sorting motor as the driving source is also mainly performed. Control device 30 controls.
[0031]
The main controller 30 also outputs information such as winnings and jackpots to the outside (hole main computer) via the board external connection terminal 41. The test signal terminal 43 is for monitoring a command output from the main controller 30.
The payout control device 32 operates the prize ball motor 83a of the prize ball payout device in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 30 and pays out a prize ball.
[0032]
In addition, the payout control device 32 communicates with the CR unit 70 and the CR settlement display device 75, and also performs control related to paying out a rental ball.
Specifically, when the lending button 75 a is operated, a lending request signal is output from the CR settlement display device 75 and input to the CR unit 70 via the payout control device 32. Upon receipt of this lending request signal, the CR unit 70 requests the payout control device 32 to lend out 25 gaming balls, which is the basic unit (100 yen in this case).
[0033]
Upon receiving the lending request, the payout control device 32 controls the ball lending solenoid 95 of the ball lending device to pay out the game ball as a lending ball. A game ball paid out from the ball lending device is detected by the ball lending sensor 93, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 32. The payout control device 32 counts the number of balls to be paid out based on this detection signal, and when it reaches the basic unit, turns off the ball lending solenoid 95 to stop lending, and completes the ball lending operation to the CR unit 70. Send to. The CR unit 70 that has received the signal indicating the completion of the ball lending operation rewrites the balance of the inserted prepaid card. The balance display of the CR settlement display device 75 is also changed.
[0034]
Further, the payout control device 32 outputs a ball lending operation completion signal indicating that one ball lending operation is completed (25 lending) to the frame external connection terminal 42. The signal output to the frame external connection terminal 42 is sent from the frame external connection terminal 42 to the hall main computer. A signal of a door opening switch for detecting the opening of the glass frame 60 is also input to the frame external connection terminal 42, which is also sent to the hall main computer.
[0035]
When a settlement request signal (operation signal for the settlement button 75b) is input from the CR settlement display device 75, the settlement is requested to the CR unit 70 (in response, the CR unit 70 removes the prepaid card from the card slit 71). The balance display of the CR settlement display device 75 is set to the initial state.
[0036]
The firing control device 34 is a command sent from the main control device 30 via the payout control device 32, a touch switch 64a for detecting that the player is in contact (operating) with the firing handle 64, and a turn of the firing handle 64. Based on the motion signal and the signal from the launch stop switch 64b, the launch motor 88a of the launcher is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.
[0037]
The symbol control device 40 controls the display of the symbol display device 15 in accordance with the command sent from the main control device 30, and also controls the lighting of the special image hold storage LED 17. In addition, a command corresponding to a display state (for example, symbol change start, reach display, jackpot display, etc.) is output to the voice control device 36 and the lamp control device 38.
[0038]
The sound control device 36 generates a sound signal in response to a command sent from the main control device 30 or the symbol control device 40, and drives the speaker with the sound signal to output sound.
The lamp control device 38 controls the display of the normal symbol LED 29 and the normal image hold storage LED in response to a command sent from the main control device 30 or the symbol control device 40, as well as other various LEDs and various lamps. Controls lighting and extinguishing.
[0039]
The basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 50 is as described above. Next, on the premise of this basic configuration, an embodiment will be described in which the internal configuration of the main control device 30, the communication mode between the main control device 30 and the sub control device, and the like are each characterized.
[0040]
[Example 1]
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 30 includes two CPUs, a first CPU 30a (corresponding to an isolated CPU) and a second CPU 30b (corresponding to a bidirectional CPU), and a communication circuit between the two CPUs 30a, 30b is the first. One-way communication from one CPU 30a to the second CPU 30b is configured.
[0041]
The first CPU 30a includes the full switch 63a, the ball cut switch 81a, the first type start port switch 22a, the normal symbol operation switch 21a, the V switch 25b, the count switch 25c, the prize ball sensor 83b, the normal prize port switch 24a, the large Prize winning port solenoid 25a, V solenoid 25d, ordinary accessory solenoid 22b, sorting motor (motor, solenoid, etc.), panel external connection terminal 41, test signal terminal 43, launch control device 34, voice control device 36, lamp control device 38 The symbol control device 40 and the like are connected. On the other hand, the second CPU 30b is connected only to the payout control device 32 and is capable of bidirectional communication. In FIG. 4, portions not directly connected to the main control device 30 (refer to FIG. 3, such as the control target of each sub control device) are omitted.
[0042]
In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the normal winning opening 24, it is detected by the respective normal winning opening switch 24a, and the signal is sent to the second CPU 30b via the first CPU 30a. The second CPU 30b instructs the payout control device 32 to pay out the number of prize balls set according to the winning normal winning opening 24, and the payout control device 32 controls the payout device to pay out the winning ball. The exchange of signals between the second CPU 30b and the payout control device 32 is performed as follows, for example.
[0043]
(1) A reception confirmation signal is transmitted from the main controller 30 (second CPU 30b) to the payout controller 32.
(2) If the payout control device 32 can accept a signal from the main control device 30, the payout control device 32 transmits a command transmission permission signal to the main control device 30.
[0044]
(3) Receiving the command transmission permission signal, the main control device 30 transmits a payout request signal to the payout control device 32 to instruct the number of award balls (the number of payouts).
(4) A received command content confirmation signal is transmitted from the payout control device 32 to the main control device 30.
(5) A content approval signal is transmitted from the main controller 30 to the payout controller 32.
[0045]
{Circle around (6)} The payout control device 32 controls the payout device to execute payout of prize balls, and then sends a payout completion signal to the main control device 30.
Note that the second CPU 30b monitors the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection signal of the prize ball sensor 83b input via the first CPU 30a. Guaranteed.
[0046]
In addition, the first CPU 30a that has received a signal from the normal winning port 24 (normal winning port switch 24a) sends a signal to the voice control device 36 and the lamp control device 38 to generate sound and light at the time of winning.
The procedure for paying out the prize ball and outputting sound and light when the game ball wins the first type start opening (ordinary electric accessory 22) is the same as that for the normal prize opening 24.
[0047]
In addition, since the first type start port is a jackpot determination start port, the first CPU 30a holds the storage when a game ball wins a prize here (when a start winning signal is input from the first type start port switch 22a). As long as is not full, the value of the random number acquired when winning is stored as a reserved storage.
[0048]
Then, when there is a pending storage, the first CPU 30a performs a jackpot determination, a determined symbol determination, and a variation pattern determination for the random number value stored in the reserve, and transmits the result to the symbol control device 40 as a command signal. The symbol control device 40 controls the symbol display device 15 to perform variable display of the symbols so that the symbols determined by the first CPU 30a are fixedly displayed. The first CPU 30a also sends a signal to the lamp control device 38 and the voice control device 36 during this symbol variation, and generates sound and light in accordance with the symbol variation. In addition, it is good also as a structure which transmits a signal from the 1st CPU30a to the audio | voice control apparatus 36 and the lamp control apparatus 38 instead of the structure which transmits a signal to the audio | voice control apparatus 36 and the lamp control apparatus 38 in this way.
[0049]
When the big hit determination by the first CPU 30a is determined to be a big hit, the first CPU 30a, after the change of the symbol determined to be the big hit, ends, the symbol control device 40, the voice control device 36, the lamp control device 38 and the big prize device 27. The big prize opening solenoid 25a and the V solenoid 25d provided in are controlled to perform a big hit game. When a game ball is won in the big winning opening 25 opened at the time of the big hit, the payout of the winning ball, the generation of sound and light are the same as when the normal winning opening 24 is won.
[0050]
In this way, the first CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the second CPU 30b transmits and receives signals to and from the payout control device 32, so that the burden on the main control device 30 is excessive. Even if it is not, more complicated and highly accurate control becomes possible.
[0051]
Since the two-way communication between the second CPU 30b and the payout control device 32 is possible, the payout operation can be performed accurately and quickly. In addition, since it becomes possible for the main control device 30 (second CPU 30b) to grasp the state of the payout control device 32, for example, when the signal from the main control device 30 is not successfully received due to a failure of the payout control device 32 or the like. However, you can immediately detect and deal with such communication failures.
[0052]
A signal is sent from the second CPU 30b provided so as to be capable of two-way communication with the payout control device 32 to the first CPU 30a for determining whether or not to execute a special game (a control process that may be subject to fraud). Since it is configured so that it cannot be sent, it is possible to prevent fraud equivalent to that in the case of one-way communication.
[0053]
Since the second CPU 30b is used only for controlling the payout control device 32, the second CPU 30b does not need to use a CPU having excellent processing capability.
Since the second CPU 30b is configured to receive a signal from the payout control device 32, there is a possibility that an improper current may flow. However, even if the second CPU 30b fails due to the fraud, the second CPU 30b is not an excellent CPU. Less. Moreover, since it is possible to prevent such unauthorized current from entering the first CPU 30a, there is no possibility that the first CPU 30a is damaged.
[0054]
[Example 2]
As shown in FIG. 5, the configuration of the main control device 30 and the point that the second CPU 30b and the payout control device 32 are connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication are the same as in the first embodiment, but the first CPU 30a has the first type start. The mouth switch 22a, the normal symbol operation switch 21a, the V switch 25b, the count switch 25c, the motor and the solenoid are connected, the full switch 63a, the ball break switch 81a, the prize ball sensor 83b, the external connection terminal 41 for the panel, the test signal terminal 43, the launch control device 34, the sound control device 36, the lamp control device 38, the symbol control device 40, and the like differ from the first embodiment in that they are connected to the second CPU 30b.
[0055]
In the case of the present embodiment, the winning ball payout operation when a game ball is won in the normal winning port 24, the first type starting port (ordinary electric accessory 22) or the large winning port 25 (signal from the normal winning port switch 24a). Is directly input to the second CPU 30b), and is the same as in the first embodiment, and the generation of sound and light accompanying winning is also the same.
[0056]
The only difference is that the first CPU 30a performs only jackpot judgment (including normal symbol hit judgment) and jackpot game (control of the big winning opening solenoid 25a and V solenoid 25d, V switch 25b and count switch 25c monitoring), What the second CPU 30b does. The jackpot judgment, the jackpot game control, and the like are the same as in the first embodiment.
[0057]
In this way, the first CPU 30a only performs important things such as jackpot judgment and control and monitoring of the jackpot game, and the other CPUs perform the other controls, so the processing load on the first CPU 30a can be reduced (for control related to jackpots). Can concentrate on it). Further, there is an effect similar to that of the first embodiment (however, it is necessary to use a second CPU 30b having a processing capability higher than that of the first embodiment).
[0058]
[Example 3]
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control device 30 includes a first CPU 30 a and a second CPU 30 b, the second CPU 30 b and the payout control device 32 are connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the main control devices 30 other than the payout control device 32. The point that the input / output to the first CPU 30a is concentrated is the same as the first embodiment, but the first CPU 30a and the second CPU 30b cannot communicate with each other, and the first type start port switch 22a, the normal prize The difference is that signals from the mouth switch 24a and the count switch 25c are also input to the second CPU 30b.
[0059]
In the present embodiment, when a game ball is won in the normal winning opening 24, only the fact that it has won is sent to the first CPU, and the first CPU sends a signal to the voice control device 36 and the lamp control device 38 to emit sound and light. generate. The second CPU 30b is sent a signal indicating how many prize balls have been paid out, and the second CPU 30b sends a signal instructing the payout control device 32 to pay out.
[0060]
The sound and light emission control (first CPU 30a) and payout control (second CPU 30b) when a game ball wins the first type starting port (ordinary electric accessory 22) are the same as when winning the normal winning port 24, The point that the first CPU 30a makes a jackpot determination (the control of the jackpot game at the time of the jackpot) is different from the winning in the normal winning opening 24.
[0061]
The sound and light emission control (first CPU 30a) and payout control (second CPU 30b) when a game ball is won at the big winning opening 25 are the same as when winning the normal winning opening 24, but the first CPU 30a detects the count switch 25c. The difference is that the signal is used for closing control of the special winning opening 25.
[0062]
The jackpot judgment, the jackpot game control, and the like are the same as in the first embodiment.
In the present embodiment, since the first CPU 30a cannot send a signal to the second CPU 30b (and of course, the reverse is not possible), illegal acts on the first CPU 30a can be reliably prevented in the first and second embodiments. In addition, the same effect as in the first embodiment is obtained.
[0063]
[Example 4]
As shown in FIG. 7, the configuration of the present embodiment is substantially the same as that of the third embodiment, except that the signal of the normal winning opening switch 24a is input only to the second CPU 30b, the second CPU 30b, the symbol control device 40, and the voice control device. 36 and the lamp control device 38 are connected by one-way communication, and the second CPU 30b can instruct these sub-control devices.
[0064]
In the present embodiment, when a game ball is won in the normal winning opening 24, a signal indicating how many winning balls have been won is sent to the second CPU 30b, and the second CPU 30b responds accordingly to the payout control device. A signal for instructing the payout is sent to 32 to perform the payout, and a signal is sent to the sound control device 36 and the lamp control device 38 to generate sound and light.
[0065]
When a game ball wins the first type starting port (ordinary electric accessory 22) and the big prize opening 25, it is the same as in the third embodiment, and the big hit judgment, the control of the big hit game, etc. are the same as in the third embodiment.
Although the effect of the present embodiment is almost the same as that of the third embodiment, since the second CPU 30b performs processing related to winning in the normal winning opening 24, the burden on the first CPU 30a is reduced accordingly.
[0066]
[Example 5]
As shown in FIG. 8, the configuration of the present embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, but the payout control device 32 and the symbol control device 40 are connected to the second CPU 30 b by bidirectional communication, and the second CPU 30 b is connected to the symbol control device. 40 is different in that it can be commanded.
[0067]
In the present embodiment, an operation related to payout when a game ball wins the normal winning opening 24, the first type starting opening (normal electric accessory 22) and the large winning opening 25, and the sound and light at that time are generated. The operation is the same as in the first embodiment. The jackpot determination due to winning at the first type starting port (ordinary electric accessory 22), the control of the jackpot game, and the like are the same as in the first embodiment.
[0068]
In the present embodiment, the first CPU 30a makes a jackpot determination due to winning at the first type starting port (ordinary electric accessory 22), determines a definite symbol and determines a variation pattern, and the determination results Is transmitted to the second CPU 30b, the command signal of the confirmed symbol and the fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot judgment, the transmission of the confirmed signal for confirming and displaying the symbol, the transmission of the signal for terminating the confirmed display, etc. Since the second CPU 30b performs all transmission processing and reception processing, the burden on the first CPU 30a is reduced accordingly.
[0069]
In addition, since the two-way communication between the second CPU 30b and the symbol control device 40 is possible, symbol variation display and the like can be performed accurately and quickly. In particular, since the main control device 30 (second CPU 30b) can grasp the state of the symbol control device 40 (and the state of the symbol display device 15), for example, from the main control device 30 due to a failure of the symbol control device 40 or the like. Even if the signal is not successfully received, such communication failure can be immediately detected and dealt with.
[0070]
In addition, according to the present embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained in addition to these.
[0071]
[Example 6]
As shown in FIG. 9, the configuration of the present embodiment is similar to that of the first embodiment, but the symbol control device 40 is connected to the second CPU 30b by bidirectional communication, not the payout control device 32. The control device 40 is connected to an operation button 80 operated by a player, and the payout control device 32, the sound control device 36, and the lamp control device 38 are respectively unidirectionally communicated with the first CPU 30a and the second CPU 30b. They are connected, and the points that can be ordered from each are different.
[0072]
In the present embodiment, an operation related to payout when a game ball wins the normal winning opening 24, the first type starting opening (normal electric accessory 22) and the large winning opening 25, and the sound and light at that time are generated. The operation is the same as in the first embodiment. The jackpot determination due to winning at the first type starting port (ordinary electric accessory 22), the control of the jackpot game, and the like are the same as in the first embodiment.
[0073]
On the other hand, since the second CPU 30b performs all signal transmission processing and reception processing for the symbol control device 40, this embodiment has the same effect as the fifth embodiment. Since the second CPU 30b cannot send a signal to the first CPU 30a (one-way communication), even if an illegal signal or the like is input from the symbol control device 40 side to the second CPU 30b, it does not affect the jackpot determination of the first CPU 30a. And can prevent such misconduct.
[0074]
Further, since the signal from the operation button 80 is input to the symbol control device 40, the following operation is possible.
In known pachinko gaming machines, an increasing number of gaming machines have a push button or the like provided on the gaming machine main body so that a player can select a reach effect or stop a symbol. However, in reality, the player does not have an advantage depending on the timing of pressing the push button, and the displayed picture is merely changed.
[0075]
Such a configuration is no different from a conventional configuration in which a game ball is fired simply by grasping a firing handle. However, if it is configured to give a large profit, such as a big hit, at the time of pressing, there is a risk of fraud. Therefore, it seems desirable to give the player a small profit depending on the timing of pressing the push button.
[0076]
In this embodiment, when the operation button 80 is operated, the operation signal is input to the second CPU 30 b via the symbol control device 40. For example, the second CPU 30b determines a hit / fail based on a random value selected at the input timing of the operation signal. If this determination is successful, the second CPU 30b instructs the payout control device 32 to pay out, for example, 50 prize balls.
[0077]
Since the second CPU 30b cannot send a signal to the first CPU 30a (one-way communication), both the first CPU 30a and the second CPU 30b send a signal to the payout control device 32, the sound control device 36, and the lamp control device 38. It is.
By providing the operation button 80 configured in this way, a small profit can be given to the player according to the timing when the operation button 80 is pressed as illustrated above, and the gambling feeling and interest are improved. Can also prevent fraud.
[0078]
[Others]
In each of the above embodiments, some sub-control devices (the payout control device 32 or the symbol control device 40) and the second CPU 30b are configured to be capable of bidirectional communication. Although there is a nature, it is less damaging than misbehavior about jackpot judgment. In addition, fraud that makes it a big hit even if it is not a big hit is difficult to detect, but for the payout, for example, if a prize ball is paid out without winning a prize opening, it can be determined that it is faulty or illegal. Frauds related to payout can be easily detected. Therefore, even if fraud is made with respect to prize ball payout, it can be suppressed to a slight extent.
[0079]
In each embodiment, the first CPU 30a and the second CPU 30b each employ a configuration in which a ROM and a RAM are provided (including connected ones), and the first CPU 30a and the second CPU 30b share the same ROM and RAM. But you can.
In addition, although the embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine, the present invention can be applied to other types of gaming machines such as pachislot machines.
[0080]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described according to the Example etc., it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to these examples, and can implement variously in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to each embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board according to each embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a basic electric block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to each embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an electric block diagram of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an electric block diagram of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an electric block diagram of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an electric block diagram of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 8 is an electrical block diagram of the main part of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an electric block diagram of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Game board
13 Game area
22 Ordinary electric equipment
24 Regular winning entrance
25 grand prize opening
30 Main controller
30a 1st CPU (isolation CPU)
30b Second CPU (bidirectional CPU)
32 Dispensing control device (sub control device)
34 Launch control device (sub-control device)
36 Voice control device (sub control device)
38 Lamp control device (sub control device)
40 Symbol control device (sub control device)
50 Pachinko machines

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine comprising a main control device that performs overall control, and a sub-control device that receives signals from the main control device separately from the main control device and performs respective controls,
The main control device performs one-way communication only for sending a signal to the sub-control device, and a CPU (hereinafter referred to as “bi-directional CPU”) capable of bi-directional communication with any of the sub-control devices. A CPU that is enabled or not connected to the sub-control device (hereinafter “isolated CPU”) ;
The isolation CPU performs a process of determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player and a control of the electric accessory that changes between a favorable state and a disadvantageous state for the player,
The gaming machine, wherein the bidirectional CPU and the isolated CPU are connected so that only one-way communication from the isolated CPU to the bidirectional CPU is possible . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A sub-control device capable of bidirectional communication with the bidirectional CPU is a payout control device that controls a payout device .

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