JP5298315B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the increase of the manufacturing cost of a game arithmetic operation processor and the delay of the start-up of the whole control device caused by permitting determination of authentication of the game arithmetic operation processor in a game machine having a game control device including the game arithmetic operation processor for controlling the play. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a checksum value arithmetic operating means (a control circuit 618) disposed in a management block 600B for monitoring the state of the game control in a game block 600A. The checksum value arithmetic operation means executes the processing of computing the checksum value from the content of a program ROM 602 in line with execution of a game program by a CPU 601. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a game control device including a game arithmetic processing device for controlling a game.

  In a control device for controlling a game in a gaming machine, a memory element is calculated by calculating a checksum of a program code described in a predetermined address range of the program memory element and determining whether or not this matches a prestored value. A control device including a dedicated control circuit that determines whether or not the product is a genuine product is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-290551 A

In the control circuit of the above SL only, but starts to determine the SUM value at power-on, the time this process takes, the rise of the whole amount corresponding controller is delayed.

An object of the present invention is a gaming machine comprising a gaming control device comprising a gaming processor for controlling the game, it is to prevent the rising of the entire control device is slow.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine including a game control device including a game arithmetic processing device for controlling a game.
The gaming arithmetic processing device comprises:
A game block for game control, and management block monitor the status of the game control in the game blocks are formed as an integrated circuit comprising,
The game block is
A program ROM storing game programs;
A CPU that executes the game program and controls the gaming machine;
A user work RAM for providing a work area necessary for execution of the game program;
A CPU bus for connecting the program ROM, the user work RAM, the CPU, and the management block;
In the process at power-on, the CPU performs the main process, and in the process of starting the checksum calculation during the main process, sends a command to the management block,
The management block is
A checksum value calculating means is provided for executing a process of calculating a checksum value from the contents of the program ROM in parallel with the main process executed in the game block based on the reception of the command .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the management block for monitoring the game control state in the game block calculates the checksum value from the contents of the program ROM in parallel with the execution of the main process executed in the game block. Since the checksum value calculation means for executing is provided, it is possible to increase the manufacturing cost of the game calculation processing device by enabling the determination of the legitimacy of the game calculation processing device, and to delay the rise of the entire control device. Can be prevented. In other words, since the management block for monitoring the game control status in the game block is provided with the checksum value calculation means, as in the case of providing a dedicated control circuit only for judging the legitimacy of the game processing unit. The manufacturing cost of the game processing device does not increase. Further, the checksum value calculation means executes a process of calculating the checksum value from the contents of the program ROM in parallel with the execution of the game program by the CPU of the game block, so that the process at the time of power-on executed by the CPU of the game block Is not affected, and the rise of the entire control device can be prevented from being delayed.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display device displays a variable display game for displaying a plurality of identification information in a variable manner ,
Display control means for displaying a display corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means on the display device ,
The display control means includes
A number corresponding to the checksum value is displayed using the identification information .

Here, the display device, to Yu technique controller may be a display device that controls (special symbol display) are controlled by another control device on the basis of information from the game controller (effect control device) An effect display device (liquid crystal display device or the like) may be used.
In addition, as a display device, a device such as a 7-segment display, a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, or an EL display can be used, and a display device that uses a lamp or LED lighting mode can also be used.
The number corresponding to the checksum value is a display in which the lower 1 byte of the checksum value is digitized (for example, “000” to “255” in decimal) .

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the display device and the display control means for displaying on the display device the display corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means are provided. By confirming the design of the device, it is possible to confirm with the naked eye of the store clerk whether or not the ROM content is valid. Further, it is not necessary to store a normal checksum value in the game control device. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, there is no need for a checksum value determination process, and the system can quickly start up for the processing time.

  For example, when the game control device stores a valid checksum value, and when the game control device determines the checksum value and issues an abnormality notification, if the game control device is replaced with an unauthorized device, the determination result is also obtained. There is no effect because it can be in a non-abnormal state. However, the game control device does not determine the checksum value as in the present invention, and the display corresponding to the checksum value is displayed, so that it is possible to replace each game control device with an unauthorized device. It also prevents spoofing pretending to be.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , further comprising a payout control device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on winning of the game balls into the winning opening,
The game control device includes:
Transmission means for transmitting information corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means to the outside of the game control device;
The transmission means includes
Sending information corresponding to the checksum value to the payout control device;
The payout control device includes:
A number of game balls corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculating means are paid out.

Here, the information corresponding to the checksum value is the checksum value itself, information obtained by digitizing the lower 1 byte (for example, “000” to “255” in decimal number), and at least the checksum value is Any information can be used as long as it is a normal value or an abnormal value.
Further , the number of game balls corresponding to the checksum value is different in at least the number when the checksum value is a normal value and the number when the checksum value is an abnormal value.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the payout control device pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means, so the store clerk confirms the number of balls that have been paid out. This makes it possible to confirm the occurrence of an abnormality. Further, even if the gaming control device is replaced with an unauthorized device, if the payout control device is a valid device, an abnormality notification can be made based on the number of game balls to be paid out.

According to the present invention, the checksum calculating means is so executes the process of calculating the checksum value in parallel with the execution of the main processing by the CPU of the game blocks from the contents of the program ROM, an power source CPU of the game blocks to be executed There is no effect on the processing at the time of charging, and it is possible to prevent the rise of the entire control device from being delayed.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the selection ratio of the kind of jackpot. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a block block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the microcomputer for games. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a ROM checksum process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a power-on symbol display process. It is a figure showing the example of a display in a display. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the sound output process at the time of power-on in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display in the display apparatus in the game machine of a 1st modification, and the example of an audio | voice output. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the ROM checksum process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the input determination process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the display apparatus of the management apparatus in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the display apparatus of the management apparatus in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the ROM checksum process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the power-on ball payout process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the checksum value and the number of payout in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is the figure which looked at the mode of the upper plate at the time of power activation in the game machine of the 3rd modification from the upper part. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of the game machine in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the ROM checksum process in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the display apparatus in the game machine of a 4th modification.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device causes the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to enter the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire towards. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

  Next, an example of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment. On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a special map variable display game (decorative special map variable display game) is played. That is, the display device 41 serves as a display device that displays the variable display game. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40. In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed therein.

  The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Further, below the normal variation winning device 37, a special variable winning device which can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted (a state where a winning is not possible) and a state where a game ball is easily accepted (a state where a winning is possible) can be converted depending on the result of the special figure display game. A (big prize opening) 38 is provided.

  The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area). Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  Also, outside the game area 32 (for example, at the top of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are awarded. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) for the normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by the LED lamp, and the LED lamp. A memory display unit for informing the start memory number of each variable display game configured is provided. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), an error display unit (third game state display) that displays an error that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, A round display section is provided for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed).

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, the numbers “3” and “7”) in a lit state.

  The universal display displays the fact that the light is changing by blinking the lamp during the change. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 holding indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on. The special figure 2 hold indicator displays the starting memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, as the special figure 1 hold indicator. Display in the same way.

  The general map hold indicator displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map indicator. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

  For example, the first game state indicator turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state and turns on the lamp when a big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, the error indicator turns off the lamp when the probability of jackpot is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and turns off when the probability of jackpot is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

  The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the general map start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal symbol display device stops in a hit state and enters a hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls won at the start winning opening 36 are detected as the start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored in a limit of four, and the game balls won at the normal variable prize winning device 37 are the second special figure. It is detected as the start winning ball of the variable display game and is stored up to four. In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display section (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the center case 40. Is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

  The game control device 100 uses the special figure indicator (variable display device) 51 or 52 to change the first or second special figure on the basis of the winning entry to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Play a display game. The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 (fluctuation display apparatus) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. It has come to be. As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a small hit can be generated in addition to a big hit. In the case of a small hit, the same processing as in the case of a big hit (2R big hit) is performed, and a special gaming state is set.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in the special game state or in the special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is per 15R or 2R, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability is different). SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 detects that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. The third driver 138c that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential extracts the current via the segment line from the cathode terminal. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so as to be lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

  Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The production control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and a sound ROM 324 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 that controls the drive of the device 44 (for example, an electric accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), a motor provided on the front frame 12 (for example, the moving device) A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the light 45 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors, solenoids and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an on / off state of a switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display device, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

  Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a special figure variation display game for stopping display is displayed. In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for performing production control.

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. . Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This probability variation state is a state (high probability state, for example, 1 / 34.9) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state (for example, 1/349). In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this short time state, control is performed so that the normal time variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in a short time operation state (electric support state). Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening. It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state. As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

  Here, in the special result mode, a plurality of types having different execution value of the special game state and additional game values given to the player after the end of the special game state are set. The special result mode is selected on the basis of this. That is, it can be said that the amount of additional game value is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number. In addition, the execution mode of the special game state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening. Further, the additional game value means that the game state is changed to a probable state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state is ended, or until a predetermined number of special figure change display games are executed after the special game state is ended The game state is to be a short time state.

  Three types of special result modes are set: 15R normal (symbol), 15R probability variation (symbol), and 2R probability variation (symbol). 15R Normal (symbol) has 15 rounds in the special game state, and after the special game state is finished, the probability state is set to the normal probability state, and a normal variable prize is awarded until 100 special figure variation display games are executed. The operation state of the device 37 is set to the short-time operation state (the number of short-time operations is 100 times). The 15R probability change (symbol) is a round of 15 in the special game state, and the probability state is set to a high probability state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state ends, and the operation of the normally variable winning device 37 The state is a short-time operation state. 2R probability variation (symbol) is a round of 2 in the special gaming state, the probability state is set to the high probability state until the next special result mode is derived after the special gaming state is finished, and the operation state of the normal variable winning device 37 Is in a short-time operating state.

  In the special game state (first special game state) based on 15R normal and 15R probability change, the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is the first release time (25 seconds), and the special game state based on 2R probability change In the (second special game state), the opening time of the special winning opening is a second opening time (1 second) shorter than the first opening time.

  Here, in the special game state based on 2R, the operation of opening the grand prize opening for 1 second is performed twice with a wait time (closing time) of 1 second. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to win a big prize opening, but there is a possibility that it will slightly win a big prize opening, and a predetermined game value can be given to the player. In addition, although it is difficult to win a game ball in this way, it is monitored whether a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins a large winning opening as in the case of a special game state based on other special result modes. Is also done.

  Further, it is configured to be able to generate a small hit with a predetermined probability (always 1/200). When a small hit occurs, the number of rounds in the special game state is 2 rounds as in the case of 2R probability change, and the opening time of the big winning opening is the second opening time (1 second). After the special game state is finished, the probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 are the same as those before the small hit occurrence.

  Here, the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state that shifts after the special gaming state ends. FIG. 5 shows the case where the lottery per special figure is won in the normal state F, which is the game state in which the probability state is the normal probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the normal operation state. The same applies when the lottery per special figure is won in the game states D and E. The transition of the gaming state triggered by the special result mode being derived is controlled by the gaming control device 100. Specifically, it is performed in a special figure game process to be described later.

  In the normal state F, when winning per 2R probability change, a state B per 2R occurs, and the special variable winning device 38 is opened for 1 second × 2R. And it shifts to the high probability state D after the end of the big hit. The high probability state D is a gaming state in which the probability state is a high probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a short time operation state. The high probability state D is continued until the next big hit. In addition, when the 15R probability variation is won in the normal state F, a state C per 15R is generated, and the special variation winning device 38 is opened for 25 seconds or 10 pieces × 15R. And it shifts to the high probability state D after the end of the big hit.

  Further, when the 15R normal is won, a state C per 15R occurs, and the special variable winning device 38 is opened for 25 seconds or 10 wins × 15R. And it shifts to the low probability state E after the end of the big hit. The low probability state E is a gaming state in which the probability state is a normal probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a short time operation state. When the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times in the low probability state E, the state shifts to the normal state F. Further, when winning a small hit in the normal state F, a small hit state A is generated, and the special variable winning device 38 is opened for 1 second × 2R as in the state 2B per 2R. And it returns to the normal state F after the end of the small hit. In addition, when the small hit lottery is won in any of the game states D and E different from the normal state F, the original gaming state is returned after the small hit ends. That is, for example, in the case of the high probability state D, when the small hit lottery is won, the high probability state D is continued even after the end of the small hit.

  FIG. 6 shows the selection probability of the type of the special result mode when the result of the special figure variation display game is the special result mode. As shown in FIG. 6A, in the first special figure variation display game, the probability that 2R probability variation is selected is 24%, the probability that 15R probability variation is selected is 38%, and 15R normal variation is selected. The probability is 38%. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the second special figure variation display game, the probability that 15R probability variation is selected is 62%, and the probability that 15R normal variation is selected is 38%. The probability that 2R probability variation is selected is 0%. That is, the second special figure fluctuation display game is more advantageous for the player than the first special figure fluctuation display game.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 and timer interruption processing shown in FIG. 9 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 7, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs is first performed after an interrupt prohibition process (step S1). S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 first rises and the command is sent to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, so that the payout control device 200 avoids losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to off (no output) (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). Processing is performed (step S8). Thereafter, processing for starting calculation of the checksum of the ROM (step S9) is performed. The calculation of the ROM checksum will be described later.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S10). Here, when it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S10; No), in step S11, after checking the data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM, it is determined whether or not the power failure is restored (step S12). If it is determined in step S12 that the power failure has been restored (step S12; Yes), the process proceeds to step S13, and a process of calculating data called a checksum and whether the calculated checksum is normal or abnormal are determined (step S14). If it is determined in step S10 that the initialization switch is on (step S10; Yes), it is determined in step S12 that the power failure is not restored (step S12; No), and if the checksum is not normal in step S14 (step If it is determined as S14; No), the process jumps to step S21 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S14 that the checksum is normal (step S14; Yes), the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG. 8, and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S16). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S17). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S17; No), steps S18 and S19 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S20.

  If it is determined in step S17 that the probability is high (step S17; Yes), a high-probability notification LED (error) provided in the collective display device 50 is set after setting the high-probability notification flag in step S18. The display) is set to ON (lighted) (step S19), and the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, a process for transmitting a power restoration command corresponding to a process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later is performed to the effect control device 300, and the process proceeds to step S24.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S10, S12, S14 to step S21, the work area in the RAM used by the CPU is first reset, and then the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). S22). Then, in step S23, a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, processing for starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S24, a process for setting the activation of the random number generation circuit is performed (step S25). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) Then, an initial value (start value) of a random number (a random number for determining a normal hit) is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM, and then an interrupt is permitted (step S27). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S28) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S28, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and data bus and checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S29). If no power failure has occurred (step S29; No), the process returns to step S28, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S28) (step S27), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S28 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If it is determined in step S29 that a power failure has occurred (step S29; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S30) and processing for turning off all output ports (step S31) are performed. Thereafter, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area (step S32), a process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S33), and a process for saving the checksum (step S34) After performing the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S35), it waits for the power supply of the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 9 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S41) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S42) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S43) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) is performed.

  Next, command transmission processing (step S44), random number update processing 1 (step S45), random number update processing 2 (step S46) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S47) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are open. Also, a special figure game process (step S48) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S49) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S50) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, and a magnetic sensor switch 61. And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S51) which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determines whether there is any abnormality is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S52) for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S53), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S41 (step S54), and a process of permitting an interrupt (step S54) Step S55) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S48) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance.

  Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

  Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1) to check whether or not the game process timer has expired (step A3), and the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; If the determination is Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to a process corresponding to the special figure game process number is set in the register (step A5), and the special figure game is used using the table. A process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the process number is performed. Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.

  If the game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of effects, and the special figure fluctuation processing A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed. In this process, for example, a lottery for determining whether or not the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a win, a lottery of the type of winning, setting of an execution mode (fluctuation pattern, fluctuation time) of the special figure fluctuation display game, etc. Further, when the determination result of the big hit random number is not the big hit, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (determining whether it matches the small hit value). In addition, a small hit random number may be acquired separately from the big hit random number at the time of starting winning, and it may be determined whether or not the small hit number is based on the small hit random number.

  If the game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure and setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process is performed. (Step A10) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game processing number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the big hit type (2R big hit or 15R big hit) and the small hit are set. Specializing in setting fanfare commands, setting fanfare time according to each big hit (2R big hit or 15R big hit) and small winning big opening opening pattern, and setting information necessary for fanfare / interval processing The figure display process (step A11) is performed.

  In step A8, when the game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A12) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game process number is “4”, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while a big hit end screen command is set if the big round is the final round, A large winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

  If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and a big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.

  If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed.

  Thereafter, each data of the table prepared by the branch process is saved in the work area of the RWM (step A16). And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A17), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A18) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A19), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A20) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A17, and the subsequent processes are performed.

  Through the processing as described above, based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning apparatus 37), the variable display device (special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52, display apparatus 41) When a special figure fluctuation display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information is executed and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined special result, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is obtained. The game that occurs is played.

  Next, processing related to the calculation of the ROM checksum performed when the power is turned on will be described. First, the configuration of the gaming microcomputer 111 constituting the gaming machine control system of FIG. 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 11 shows a block configuration diagram of the gaming microcomputer 111. The gaming microcomputer 111 is manufactured as an IC for a so-called amuse chip (hereinafter referred to as a gaming arithmetic processing unit 600), a gaming block 600A that performs gaming control, and a management block 600B that performs game monitoring status monitoring and information management. Can be divided into

  The game block 600A includes a CPU core 601, a program ROM 602, a user work RAM 603, an external bus interface 604, a random number generation circuit 605, a clock generator 606, a reset / interrupt control circuit 607, an address decoder 608, an output control circuit 609, and a CPU bus 610. Composed.

  The CPU core 601 includes various register groups, an arithmetic / logic unit (ALU), an instruction register (IR), a decoder, a program counter (PC), a stack pointer (SP), a data bus connecting them, an address bus, and various control units. In the core, for example, configured with Z80 architecture. The CPU core 601 (111A) implements various functions necessary for controlling the gaming machine 10 in software by loading and executing the game control program and the effect control program stored in the user program ROM 602 (111B). To do. The control program stored in the user program ROM 602 is a game control program for controlling a game when the game calculation processing device 600 is the game microcomputer 111 provided in the game control device 100. When the device 600 is a game microcomputer of the payout control device 200, the payout program controls a ball payout device that pays out game balls.

  Further, the CPU core 601 stores validity confirmation information in a predetermined area. The legitimacy confirmation information is information in the case of performing a simple legitimacy check of the gaming arithmetic processing device 600. For example, a writing end code, initial setting information, a manufacturer code (for each gaming machine manufacturer) (Assigned unique code), authorization code, and unique ID, and a result value obtained by performing a predetermined operation (for example, an operation such as a checksum or CRC obtained by adding each information). The legitimacy confirmation information is written in a predetermined area when a third party organization or a game machine manufacturer writes a game program in the program ROM 602. When the manufacturer of the gaming machine writes, only the result value is notified from the third party organization.

  When performing a simple check of the gaming arithmetic processing device 600, when the gaming arithmetic processing device 600 is powered on, a predetermined area of the program ROM 602 storing the arithmetic value calculated by the gaming arithmetic processing device 600 itself and the gaming program A configuration that enables a simple check of the game processing device 600 by comparing and determining the validity confirmation information (that is, a result value set in advance by a third party organization or the like) written in advance in It has become.

  The user work RAM 603 is used as a work area (work area) when executing processing based on the game program in the game block 600A.

  The external bus interface 604 includes a 16-bit address signal A0 to A15, an 8-bit data signal D0 to D7, a memory request signal MREQ, an input / output request signal IORQ, a memory write signal WR, a memory read signal RD, and a mode signal MODE. It performs interface processing with external signals. For example, if the data signals D0 to D7 are added while sequentially increasing the address signals A0 to A15 while the MODE signal is set to the [H] level, the writing mode to the program ROM 602 is set, and the manufacturer of the gaming machine or A game program can be written by a third party. When the writing of the game program to the program ROM 602 is completed, a write end code is recorded in a predetermined area of the parameter memory 613 described later (for example, recorded by physically cutting a predetermined code or a predetermined bit). Thus, when a write end code is recorded in the parameter memory 613, a game program cannot be written to the program ROM 602.

  The random number generation circuit 605 generates a random number related to whether or not to add a game value (for example, jackpot) in the game execution process (the random number is used for determining a jackpot or determining a symbol when stopped). A mathematical method (for example, a congruent method or an M-sequence method) for generating a uniform random number is used. In the present embodiment, information related to the model is used as a seed value when generating a random number.

  The clock generator 606 generates an internal clock signal and further divides the generated clock signal to generate a signal related to timing necessary for game control. A reset / interrupt control circuit (interrupt signal generation means) 607 detects a reset interrupt signal RST from an interrupt signal generation circuit (not shown) and notifies the CPU core 601 and the like. The address decoder 608 decodes the location of the built-in device and the built-in control / status register group by the memory mapped I / O method and the I / O mapped I / O method.

  The output control circuit 609 performs signal control from the address decoder 608 and outputs an 8-bit chip select signal (CS0 to CS7) from the external terminal. The CPU bus 610 includes a data bus, an address bus, and a control bus, and a management block 600B is also connected to the CPU bus 610.

  A management block 600B for managing information in the game processing unit 600 includes a boot ROM 612, a parameter memory 613, a bus monitor circuit 614, a security memory 616, a management work RAM 617, a control circuit 618, an external communication control circuit 619, and a management bus 620. And part of the CPU bus 610 on the game block 600A side.

  The boot ROM 612 stores a boot program. When the gaming arithmetic processing unit 600 is powered on, first, the boot program starts up, performs a predetermined simple check, and if normal, a predetermined address of the gaming program (for convenience) To "start address"). The parameter memory 613 stores a write end code and initial setting information. The write end code is information indicating that the game program is written in the program ROM 602 as described above. The initial setting information is information for setting the usage (for input / output) of the chip select signals CS0 to CS7 when the game machine manufacturer writes the game program. For example, CS0, CS1, and This is information that CS2 is used for input and CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, and CS7 are used for output.

  The bus monitor circuit 614 monitors the state of the CPU bus 610. When the CPU bus 610 is not being used by the CPU core 601, the program ROM 602 and the user work of the game block 600A are passed through the CPU bus 610 as necessary. The RAM 603 is accessed, and necessary data (game program, contents of the user work RAM 603, etc.) is taken into the management block 600B.

  In the security memory 616 (for example, composed of an EEPROM), a unique ID, a manufacturer code (manufacturer's manufacturer code), and an authorization code (third party) used for identifying the gaming arithmetic processing device 600 and determining the legitimacy. Is an authorization code of a gaming machine authorized by a number assigned to a gaming machine that has passed inspection by the institution.

  The management work RAM 617 is a storage area for holding information (such as the contents of the program ROM 602 and the contents of the user work RAM 603) of the game block 600A read via the bus monitor circuit 614.

  The control circuit 618 executes a predetermined sequence to control the operation of the management block 600B. For example, the control circuit 618 detects the bus release period of the CPU core 601 via the bus monitor circuit 614, and the game block 600A is detected during the synchronization. The contents of the program ROM 602 and the contents of the user work RAM 603 are read out and written into the management work RAM 617. Further, as will be described later, when the power is turned on, it functions as a checksum value calculation means for calculating a checksum value from the contents of the program ROM 602.

  The external communication control circuit 619 communicates with the inspection device. For example, information stored in the game processing device 600 based on an external command (for example, a unique ID, a program, an actual payout number, etc.) ) Is encrypted and then transferred to the outside. In the game processing unit 600, the game block 600A and the management block 600B operate independently via the bus monitor circuit 614. That is, the management block 600B side can operate regardless of the operation of the CPU core 601 in the game block 600A (regardless of program execution). Various devices constituting the game block 600A and the management block 600B are mounted on a common semiconductor substrate and packaged as one chip.

  In the game control apparatus 100, a command is transmitted to the control circuit 618 of the management block 600B in the process (step A9) for starting the calculation of the ROM checksum in the main process shown in FIG. Based on the reception of the command, the control circuit 618 of the management block 600B performs the ROM checksum processing shown in FIG.

  In the ROM checksum processing, first, ROM checksum calculation processing (step B1) is performed. In this process, a value stored in a predetermined address range of the program ROM 602 is added to calculate a checksum value. That is, the control circuit 618 of the management block 600B serves as checksum value calculation means for calculating the checksum value from the contents of the program ROM 602. The range of the address for calculating the checksum value can be arbitrarily set, but it is preferable that the game program includes an area in which information related to the determination of the big hit is stored. By doing in this way, for example, it becomes possible to find a game program in which the probability of jackpot is raised illegally.

  Thereafter, a process of reading the checksum value (step B2) is performed, and the calculated checksum value is read. Then, a process of converting the read data into power-on symbol data (step B3) is performed, and the read checksum value is converted into power-on symbol data that is information corresponding to the checksum value. Next, a process of setting power-on symbol data as a transmission command to the effect control device 300 (step B4) is performed, and the ROM checksum process is terminated.

  This command is set in the command transmission area of the user work RAM 603, and a command for power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number in the main process shown in FIG. In the transmission process (step A20), it is transmitted to the production control device 300 or the like. Since the ROM checksum value calculation process is performed by the control circuit 618 of the management block 600B, it is executed in parallel with the main process performed by the CPU core 601 of the game block 600A. Therefore, the power-on symbol data can be set as a command by the process of transmitting a power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number (step A23) or the process of transmitting a power-on command (step A20). Is possible. Therefore, even if the process of calculating the checksum value of the ROM is performed, the rise of the gaming machine 10 is not delayed. In addition, since the management block 600B that monitors the game control state in the game block 600A is provided with the checksum value calculation means, a dedicated control circuit only for determining the validity of the game calculation processing device 600 is provided. Thus, the manufacturing cost of the gaming arithmetic processing device 600 does not increase.

  The effect control device 300 performs a power-on symbol display process shown in FIG. 13 as a process at power-on. In this power-on symbol display process, it is first determined whether or not power-on symbol data has been received (step C1). If power-on symbol data has not been received (step C1; No), the power-on symbol data is displayed. The display process ends. When the power-on symbol data is received (step C1; Yes), the power-on symbol data is converted into three-digit symbol data (step C2), and the three-digit symbol is displayed (step C3). ) To complete the power-on symbol display process.

  In the process of converting the power-on symbol data to 3-digit symbol data (step C2), the lower 1 byte of the checksum value received as the power-on symbol data is converted to a decimal three-digit number, In the process of displaying a 3-digit symbol (step C3), a process of displaying this on the display device 41 is performed. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as display control means for displaying a display corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618) on the display device 41.

  By this processing, a display corresponding to the checksum value is displayed on the display device 41 as shown in FIG. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the checksum value is normal, the value displayed as shown in FIG. 14A is “241”. On the other hand, for example, when a value other than “241” is displayed such as “109” as shown in FIG. 14B, it can be visually confirmed that the checksum value is abnormal. .

  In addition, when displaying with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 which the game control apparatus 100 controls, the game control apparatus 100 performs a display process based on power-on symbol data. In this case, the game control device 100 displays a display corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618) on the display device (Special Figure 1 display 51, Special Figure 2 display 52). Display control means.

  In the present embodiment, the game control device 100 performs a process of converting the checksum value into power-on symbol data that is information for displaying on the display device 41 the display corresponding to the checksum value. Therefore, it can be said that the game control device 100 serves as symbol data conversion means for converting the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618) into symbol data. It can also be said that the game control device 100 serves as a transmission means for transmitting the symbol data converted by the symbol data conversion means to the effect control device 300 that controls the effect of the game.

  Through the processing as described above, it is possible to confirm with the naked eye of the store clerk whether or not the ROM content is valid by checking the design of the display device 41 when the power is turned on. Further, it is not necessary to store a normal checksum value in the game control device 100. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, there is no need for a checksum value determination process, and the system can quickly start up for the processing time.

  In addition, for example, when the game control device 100 stores a valid checksum value, and when the game control device 100 determines the checksum value and issues an abnormality notification, the game control device 100 and the unauthorized device are both illegal. If it is exchanged, there is no effect because the determination result can also be in an abnormal state. However, the game control device 100 does not determine the checksum value as in the present invention, and displays the display corresponding to the checksum value, so that it is legal to replace the game control device 100 with an unauthorized device. It can also prevent spoofing by pretending to be a simple device.

  From the above, in the gaming machine including the gaming control device 100 including the gaming arithmetic processing device 600 that controls the game, the gaming arithmetic processing device 600 includes the gaming block 600A that performs gaming control and the gaming block 600A. The game block 600A is divided into a management block 600B for monitoring the state of game control and formed as an integrated circuit. The game block 600A includes a program ROM 602 that stores a game program, and a CPU 601 that executes the game program and controls the game machine. A user work RAM 603 that provides a work area necessary for executing the game program; a program ROM 602; a user work RAM 603; a CPU bus 610 that connects the CPU 601 and the management block 600B; and the management block 600B is connected to the CPU 601. Execution of the game program with the parallel that, so that is provided with a checksum value calculating means for executing a process of calculating a checksum value (control circuit 618) from the content of the program ROM 602.

  Further, the display device displays a display corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the display device (Special Figure 1 display 51, Special Figure 2 display 52, Display device 41) and the checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618). Display control means (production control device 300) for display.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to output sound corresponding to the checksum value.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the effect control apparatus 300 performs the power-on sound output process shown in FIG. 15 when the power is turned on. In this power-on sound output process, it is first determined whether or not the power-on symbol data has been received (step C10). If the power-on symbol data has not been received (step C10; No), The on-sound output process is terminated. Further, when the power-on symbol data is received (step C10; Yes), a process of converting to predetermined sound data based on the power-on symbol data (step C11) is performed and a predetermined sound is output (step C11). Step C12) is performed.

  In the process of converting to the predetermined sound data based on the power-on symbol data (step C11), the lower 1 byte of the checksum value received as the power-on symbol data is converted into a decimal three-digit number and expressed in decimal numbers. A process of setting a voice to read out “000” to “255” is performed. And the process which outputs the audio | voice set from the speakers 19a and 19b by the process (step C12) which outputs a predetermined sound is performed. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as sound output control means for outputting sound corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculating means (control circuit 618) from the sound output devices (speakers 19a, 19b). In addition, it can be said that the production control device 300 serves as an audio output control unit that determines audio generated by information corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation unit (control circuit 618).

  By this processing, a display corresponding to the checksum value is displayed on the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 16, and a sound corresponding to the checksum value is output. Also in this case, when the checksum value is normal, the displayed value is “241” as shown in FIG. 16A, and the sound “241” is output. On the other hand, for example, when a value other than “241” such as “109” is displayed as shown in FIG. 16B, it can be visually confirmed that the checksum value is abnormal. At the same time, since “109” is output as a sound, it can also be confirmed by sound.

  In addition, you may make it alert | report only by an audio | voice, without displaying the information corresponding to a checksum value on the display apparatus 41. FIG. Further, the effect control device 300 may store the power-on symbol data value when the checksum value is normal, and output the sound only when the received power-on symbol data is different from this.

  From the above, the sound output control means (effect) that outputs the sound corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the sound output device (speakers 19a and 19b) and the checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618) from the sound output device. Control device 300).

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to transmit information corresponding to the checksum value to a device outside the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the present modification, the ROM checksum process shown in FIG. 17 is performed instead of the ROM checksum process shown in FIG. In this checksum processing, ROM checksum calculation processing (step B1) is performed, processing for reading the checksum value (step B2), and processing for converting the read data into checksum external output data (step B10). I do. Thereafter, a process of setting the checksum external output data as an external output transmission command (step B11) is performed, and the ROM checksum process is terminated. The external output transmission command includes information (for example, ID) for identifying the gaming machine, and the management apparatus can determine from which gaming machine the received external output transmission command is information.

  The external output transmission command is transmitted to a management device (hall computer) installed in the amusement shop, and the management device performs an input determination process shown in FIG. In this input determination process, first, it is determined whether or not checksum external output data has been received (step D1). If not received (step D1; No), the input determination process is terminated. If it is received (step D1; Yes), it is determined whether or not the checksum value is a regular value (step D2).

  In determining whether or not the checksum value is a normal value (step D2), information on the checksum value is read from the received checksum external output data, and the checksum value stored in advance in the management device It is determined whether they match. In the determination of whether or not the checksum value is a normal value (step D2), if the checksum value is not a normal value (step D2; No), a process for notifying abnormality is performed (step D3), The input determination process ends. When the checksum value is a regular value (step D2; Yes), a process for performing regular notification is performed (step D4), and the input determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of a display mode on the display device of the management device. In this example, the regular notification of “」 ”is performed for the 269th and 271st series, and the abnormality notification of“ × ”is performed for the 270th series. FIG. 20 shows another example of the display mode in the display device of the management device. In this example, in the image showing the arrangement of gaming machines in a gaming store, when there is a gaming machine that is notified of abnormality (here, 270 series), the gaming machine is displayed in an enlarged manner. . By performing such processing, it is possible for the management apparatus to check whether the checksum value is a regular value.

  Whether the checksum value is a regular value may be determined by a store clerk, or may be determined by storing a regular checksum value on the management device side. Further, it may be determined that there is an abnormality when different from the checksum value of the same model. The information corresponding to the checksum value included in the external output transmission command is at least the checksum value itself, information obtained by digitizing the lower 1 byte (for example, “000” to “255” in decimal number), and the like. Any information that can determine whether the checksum value is a normal value or an abnormal value may be used.

  In addition, as in the gaming machine described above, the process of displaying information corresponding to the checksum value on the display device 41 and the process of outputting sound corresponding to the checksum value may be performed simultaneously. Information corresponding to the checksum value included in the external output transmission command may be the above power-on symbol data. In addition to the notification by the management device that manages the gaming machine, the notification may be performed by a calling lamp or the like provided above the gaming machine in the island facility.

  From the above, the game control device 100 transmits information corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618) to the outside of the game control device 100 (game control device 100). The transmission means transmits information corresponding to the checksum value to a device outside the gaming machine.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to transmit information corresponding to the checksum value to the payout control device 200 that controls payout of the game ball.

  In the gaming machine of the present modification, the ROM checksum process shown in FIG. 21 is performed instead of the ROM checksum process shown in FIG. In this checksum processing, ROM checksum calculation processing (step B1) is performed, processing for reading the checksum value (step B2) is performed, and processing for converting the read data into payout number data (step B20) is performed. . Thereafter, a process (step B21) for setting as a transmission command to the payout control apparatus is performed, and the ROM checksum process is terminated.

  Further, the payout control device 200 performs a power-on ball payout process shown in FIG. 22 when the power is turned on. In this power-on ball payout process, it is first determined whether or not power-on / off data has been received (step E1). If no power-on / off data has been received (step E1; No), the power-on ball payout is determined. The process ends. When the power-on / payout data has been received (step E1; Yes), a process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls (step E2) is performed based on the power-on / payout data, and the power-on ball payout process is terminated. .

  In the process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on the power-on / out data (step E2), as shown in FIG. 23, when the checksum value is normal, 0 game balls are paid out, and the checksum value is If it is an abnormal value, 50 game balls are paid out. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the checksum value is a normal value, the game ball is not paid out, so that the game ball cannot be seen when the upper plate 21 is viewed from above. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), when the checksum value is an abnormal value, the game ball is paid out, and when the upper plate 21 is viewed from above, the game ball can be seen. It becomes possible to confirm.

  By performing such control, it becomes possible to confirm the occurrence of abnormality by confirming the number of balls paid out by the store clerk. Further, even if the gaming control device 100 is replaced with an illegal device, if the payout control device 200 is a valid device, an abnormality notification can be made based on the number of game balls to be paid out.

  If the checksum value is a normal value, 0 game balls are paid out. If the checksum value is an abnormal value, 50 game balls are paid out, but at least the checksum value is a normal value. It is only necessary that the number in a certain case is different from the number in the case of an abnormal value. In this case, it is desirable that there is a difference that allows the store clerk to visually distinguish between normal and abnormal.

  From the above, the payout control device 200 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on the winning of game balls to the winning award (starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) is provided, and the transmission means (game control device 100). Transmits the information corresponding to the checksum value to the payout control device 200, and the payout control device 200 pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618). It will be put out.

  Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 each calculate information corresponding to the checksum value and display the result on the display device 41.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the payout control device 200 is also provided with a game microcomputer 201 having the same configuration as the game microcomputer 111 shown in FIG. That is, with reference to FIG. 11, the gaming microcomputer 201 is manufactured as an IC for a so-called amuse chip (hereinafter referred to as a gaming processing unit 600), and a payout control block 600A for performing payout control and a payout control. It can be divided into a payout control management block 600B which performs payout control status monitoring and information management in the block 600A.

  The payout control block 600A executes a payout program to perform payout control of the gaming machine, a payout CPU ROM 602 storing a payout program, a payout user work RAM 603 that provides a work area necessary for executing the payout program, an address signal, and A payout external bus interface 604 for interfacing with the outside of the game processing unit using the data signal, a random number generation circuit 605, a clock generator 606, a reset / interrupt control circuit 607, an address decoder 608, an output control circuit 609, and The payout program ROM 602, the payout user work RAM 603, the payout CPU 601, and the payout control management block 600B are connected to the payout CPU bus 610.

  Also, the payout control management block 600B for managing information in the game processing unit 600 includes a boot ROM 612, a parameter memory 613, a bus monitor circuit 614, a security memory 616, a management work RAM 617, a control circuit 618, and an external communication control circuit 619. The management bus 620 and a part of the CPU bus 610 on the game block 600A side are configured. The control circuit 618 functions as a payout checksum value calculating means for calculating a payout checksum value from the contents of the payout program ROM 602 when the power is turned on.

Then, by using the payout checksum calculation means in the control circuit 618 provided in the payout control management block of the game arithmetic processing device 600 provided in the payout control device 200, the ROM checksum processing shown in FIG. Do.

  In this ROM checksum process, first, a ROM checksum calculation process (step E10) is performed. In this process, a value stored in a predetermined address range of the payout program ROM 602 is added to calculate a payout checksum value. That is, the control circuit 618 of the payout control management block 600B serves as payout checksum value calculation means for calculating a checksum value from the contents of the payout program ROM 602. The address range for calculating the payout checksum value can be arbitrarily set, but it is desirable that the payout program includes an area in which information related to the payout number is stored. In this way, for example, it is possible to find a payout program in which the payout number is illegally increased.

  Thereafter, a process of reading the payout checksum value (step E11) is performed, and the calculated payout checksum value is read. Then, a process of converting the read data into power-on symbol data (step E12) is performed, and the read payout checksum value is converted into power-on symbol data that is information corresponding to the payout checksum value. Next, a process of setting the power-on symbol data as a transmission command to the game control device 100 (step E13) is performed, and the ROM checksum process is terminated. The command including the power-on symbol data is transmitted later to the effect control device 300 serving as display control means via the game control device 100. That is, the payout control device 200 serves as information transmission means for transmitting information (power-on symbol data) corresponding to the payout checksum value to the display control means (effect control device 300).

  By adopting such control, it is possible to prevent an increase in the manufacturing cost of the payout arithmetic processing device 600 and the delay of the start-up of the entire control device by making it possible to determine the validity of the payout arithmetic processing device 600. be able to. That is, since the payout control management block 600B that performs payout control status monitoring in the payout control block 600A is provided with a payout checksum value calculating means, a dedicated control only for judging the validity of the payout arithmetic processing unit 600. Unlike the case where a circuit is provided, the manufacturing cost of the payout processing unit 600 does not increase. The payout checksum value calculation means executes a process of calculating a payout checksum value from the contents of the payout program ROM 602 in parallel with the execution of the payout program by the payout CPU 601 of the payout control block 600A. There is no effect on the power-on process executed by the CPU 601, and it is possible to prevent the rise of the entire control apparatus from being delayed.

  In the game control device 100, the power-on symbol data received from the payout control device 200 and the power-on symbol data based on the checksum value calculated in the game control device 100 are transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the effect control device 300 performs the power-on symbol display process shown in FIG. 13 for each received power-on symbol data, and displays it on the display device 41 as shown in FIG. In this display, the area on the left side of the display device 41 is set as a first display area 41a for displaying information based on the power-on symbol data received from the game control apparatus 100, and the area on the right side of the display apparatus 41 is received from the payout control apparatus 200. Display is performed as the second display area 41b for displaying information based on the power-on symbol data.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, both the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 are configured such that the value displayed when the checksum value is normal is “241”. For example, the value displayed when the checksum value of the game control device 100 is normal is “123”, and the value displayed when the payout checksum value of the payout control device 200 is normal is “456”. If it is made to have a relation as “,” visual confirmation becomes easy.

  By performing such control, not only the game control device 100 but also the payout control device 200 can be confirmed by looking at the display device 41 for fraud due to impersonation that the device is a legitimate device.

  In addition, when displaying with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 which the game control apparatus 100 controls, the game control apparatus 100 performs a display process based on power-on symbol data. In this case, the game control device 100 displays a display corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618) on the display device (Special Figure 1 display 51, Special Figure 2 display 52). Display control means.

  From the above, the payout control device 200 displays payout checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618) for calculating a payout checksum value from the contents of the payout program ROM 602, and displays control information corresponding to the payout checksum value. Information transmission means (payout control means 200) for transmission to the (production control device 300), and the display control means calculates display and payout checksum value corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means. The display corresponding to the payout checksum value calculated by the means is displayed on the display device 41.

  The payout control device 200 includes a payout arithmetic processing device 600 that controls payout of game balls. The payout arithmetic processing device 600 performs a payout control block 600A that performs payout control, and a payout control in the payout control block 600A. The payout control management block 600B is divided into a payout control management block 600B for monitoring the state of the game, and is formed as an integrated circuit. The payout control block 600A executes a payout program ROM 602 storing a payout program and a payout program to execute payout control of the gaming machine. A payout CPU 601, a payout user work RAM 603 that provides a work area necessary for executing the payout program, a payout program ROM 602, a payout user work RAM 603, a payout CPU 601, and a payout CPU bus 610 that connects the payout control management block 600 B. , The payout control management block 600B includes payout checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618), and the payout checksum value calculation means calculates a checksum value from the contents of the payout program ROM 602 in parallel with the execution of the game program by the payout CPU 601. This means that processing is executed.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above is a gaming machine including the gaming control device 100 including the gaming arithmetic processing device 600 that controls the game, and the gaming arithmetic processing device 600 includes a gaming block 600A that performs gaming control and the gaming block 600A. The game block 600A is divided into a management block 600B that monitors the state of game control and is formed as an integrated circuit. The game block 600A executes a game program by executing a game ROM and a program ROM 602 that stores the game program. The management block 600B includes a CPU 601 that performs game control, a user work RAM 603 that provides a work area necessary for executing a game program, a program ROM 602, a user work RAM 603, a CPU 601, and a CPU bus 610 that connects the management block 600B. CP In parallel with the execution of the game program by 601, and a checksum value calculating means for executing a process of calculating a checksum value (control circuit 618) from the content of the program ROM 602.

  Therefore, the management block 600B for monitoring the state of game control in the game block 600A includes checksum value calculation means capable of executing processing for calculating the checksum value from the contents of the program ROM 602 in parallel with the execution of the game program by the CPU 601. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an increase in the manufacturing cost of the gaming arithmetic processing device 600 and the delay of the start-up of the entire control device by making it possible to determine the legitimacy of the gaming arithmetic processing device 600. That is, since the management block 600B for monitoring the game control state in the game block 600A is provided with the checksum value calculation means, a dedicated control circuit only for determining the validity of the game calculation processing device 600 is provided. Thus, the manufacturing cost of the gaming arithmetic processing device 600 does not increase. Further, since the checksum value calculation means executes a process of calculating the checksum value from the contents of the program ROM 602 in parallel with the execution of the game program by the CPU 601 of the game block 600A, when the power is turned on, which is executed by the CPU 601 of the game block 600A. This process is not affected, and the rise of the entire control device can be prevented from being delayed.

  Further, the display device displays a display corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the display device (Special Figure 1 display 51, Special Figure 2 display 52, Display device 41) and the checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618). Display control means (production control device 300) for displaying.

  Therefore, since the display device and the display control means for displaying the display corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means on the display device are provided, it is legal to confirm the design of the display device when the power is turned on. Whether the ROM contents are correct or not can be confirmed with the clerk's naked eyes. Further, it is not necessary to store a normal checksum value in the game control device. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, there is no need for a checksum value determination process, and the system can quickly start up for the processing time.

  For example, when the game control device 100 stores a valid checksum value, and the game control device 100 determines the checksum value and issues an abnormality notification, the game control device 100 is replaced with an unauthorized device. Since the determination result can be in a non-abnormal state, there is no effect. However, the game control device 100 does not determine the checksum value as in the present invention, and displays the display corresponding to the checksum value, so that it is legal to replace the game control device 100 with an unauthorized device. It can also prevent spoofing by pretending to be a simple device.

Also, the audio output control means (effect control apparatus 300) outputs the sound corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the audio output apparatus (speakers 19a and 19b) and the checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618) from the audio output apparatus. ) And.
Here, the audio output device is a speaker, a buzzer, or the like.
The voice corresponding to the checksum value is a sound of a scale corresponding to the checksum value or a value obtained by quantifying the lower 1 byte of the checksum value (for example, a decimal number such as “0”).
00 ”to“ 255 ”), etc., and any sound that can distinguish at least whether the checksum value is a normal value or an abnormal value may be used.

  Therefore, since the audio output device and the audio output control means for outputting the audio corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculating means from the audio output device are provided, not only the display but also the sound is notified. Can do.

In addition, the game control device 100 includes transmission means (game control device 100) that transmits information corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618) to the outside of the game control device 100. The transmitting means transmits information corresponding to the checksum value to a device external to the gaming machine.
Here, the information corresponding to the checksum value is the checksum value itself, information obtained by digitizing the lower 1 byte (for example, “000” to “255” in decimal number), and the like. In addition, it may be information (symbol data or voice data) corresponding to the checksum value used in the above-described display control means or voice output control means, and at least whether the checksum value is a normal value or an abnormal value. Any information can be used as long as it can be distinguished.
The devices outside the gaming machine are a management device that manages the gaming machine, a call lamp provided above the gaming machine in the island facility, and the like.

  Therefore, since the transmission means transmits information corresponding to the checksum value to a device outside the gaming machine, the checksum value can also be confirmed by a device outside the gaming machine (such as a management device or a call lamp). Whether the checksum value is correct may be determined by a store clerk, or may be determined by storing the checksum value on the management device side. The determination may be made by comparing with the checksum value of the same model.

  Further, the payout control device 200 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on the winning of game balls to the winning ports (starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) is provided, and the transmission means (game control device 100) is checked. Information corresponding to the sum value is transmitted to the payout control device 200, and the payout control device 200 pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618). ing.

  Accordingly, since the payout control device 200 pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means, the occurrence of abnormality is confirmed by checking the number of balls that the store clerk has paid out. It becomes possible. Further, even if the gaming control device 100 is replaced with an illegal device, if the payout control device 200 is a valid device, an abnormality notification can be made based on the number of game balls to be paid out.

Also, the payout control device 200 includes a payout checksum value calculating means (control circuit 618) for calculating a payout checksum value from the contents of the payout program ROM 602, and display control means (effect control device) for information corresponding to the payout checksum value. 300), and the display control means is calculated by the display and payout checksum value calculating means corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculating means. A display corresponding to the payout checksum value is displayed on the display device 41.
Here, the information transmission means transmits information corresponding to the checksum value to the game control device if the display control means is provided in the game control device, and the game control device if the display control means is provided in other than the game control device. Send through.
The information corresponding to the checksum value includes the checksum value itself, information obtained by digitizing the lower 1 byte (for example, “000” to “255” in decimal number), and the like. In addition, it may be information corresponding to the checksum value used in the above-described display control means and audio output control means, and at least information that can determine whether the checksum value is a normal value or an abnormal value. It ’s fine.

  Accordingly, the payout control apparatus 200 includes information transmitting means for transmitting information corresponding to the payout checksum value to the display control means, and the display control means displays the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculating means. Since the display corresponding to the payout checksum value calculated by the payout checksum value calculating means is displayed on the display device, it can be confirmed by looking at the liquid crystal display device not only the game control device but also the payout control device. .

  The payout control device 200 includes a payout arithmetic processing device 600 that controls payout of game balls. The payout arithmetic processing device 600 performs a payout control block 600A that performs payout control, and a payout control in the payout control block 600A. The payout control management block 600B is divided into a payout control management block 600B for monitoring the state of the game, and is formed as an integrated circuit. The payout control block 600A executes a payout program ROM 602 storing a payout program and a payout program to execute payout control of the gaming machine. A payout CPU 601, a payout user work RAM 603 that provides a work area necessary for executing the payout program, a payout program ROM 602, a payout user work RAM 603, a payout CPU 601, and a payout CPU bus 610 that connects the payout control management block 600 B. , The payout control management block 600B includes payout checksum value calculation means (control circuit 618), and the payout checksum value calculation means calculates a checksum value from the contents of the payout program ROM 602 in parallel with the execution of the game program by the payout CPU 601. The process is executed.

  Accordingly, the payout control management block 600B that monitors the payout control state in the payout control block 600A executes a payout check that executes a process of calculating a payout checksum value from the contents of the payout program ROM 602 in parallel with the execution of the payout program by the payout CPU 601. Since the sum value calculating means is provided, it is possible to prevent an increase in the manufacturing cost of the payout arithmetic processing device 600 by enabling the determination of the legitimacy of the payout arithmetic processing device 600 and a delay in the rise of the entire control device. Can do. That is, since the payout control management block 600B that performs payout control status monitoring in the payout control block 600A is provided with a payout checksum value calculating means, a dedicated control only for judging the validity of the payout arithmetic processing unit 600. Unlike the case where a circuit is provided, the manufacturing cost of the payout processing unit 600 does not increase. The payout checksum value calculation means executes a process of calculating a payout checksum value from the contents of the payout program ROM 602 in parallel with the execution of the payout program by the payout CPU 601 of the payout control block 600A. There is no effect on the power-on process executed by the CPU 601, and it is possible to prevent the rise of the entire control apparatus from being delayed.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

10 gaming machine 19a speaker (voice output device)
19b Speaker (voice output device)
36 Start prize opening (winning prize gate)
37 Ordinary Fluctuating Prize Winner (Winner Exit)
51 Special Figure 1 Display (Display Device)
52 Special Figure 2 Display (Display Device)
41 display device 100 game control device (transmission means)
200 Dispensing control device (information transmitting means)
300 Production control device (display control means, audio output control means)
600 Arithmetic processing device for game (calculation processing device for payout)
600A game block (payout control block)
600B management block (withdrawal control management block)
602 Program ROM (payout program ROM)
603 User work RAM (payout user work RAM)
601 CPU (payout CPU)
610 CPU bus (payout CPU bus)
618 control circuit (checksum value calculation means, payout checksum value calculation means)

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine equipped with a game control device comprising a game arithmetic processing device for controlling a game,
The gaming arithmetic processing device comprises:
A game block for game control, and management block monitor the status of the game control in the game blocks are formed as an integrated circuit comprising,
The game block is
A program ROM storing game programs;
A CPU that executes the game program and controls the gaming machine;
A user work RAM for providing a work area necessary for execution of the game program;
A CPU bus for connecting the program ROM, the user work RAM, the CPU, and the management block;
In the process at power-on, the CPU performs the main process, and in the process of starting the checksum calculation during the main process, sends a command to the management block,
The management block is
A gaming machine comprising checksum value calculation means for executing a process of calculating a checksum value from the contents of the program ROM in parallel with the main process executed in the game block based on reception of the command . A display device for displaying a variation display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information ;
Display control means for displaying a display corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means on the display device ,
The display control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a number corresponding to the checksum value is displayed using the identification information . Provided with a payout control device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls based on winning of game balls to the winning opening,
The game control device includes:
Transmission means for transmitting information corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means to the outside of the game control device;
The transmission means includes
Sending information corresponding to the checksum value to the payout control device;
The payout control device includes:
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a number of game balls corresponding to the checksum value calculated by the checksum value calculation means are paid out.

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