JP5447052B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  For example, a lottery lottery is performed using the numerical information of the numerical information updating means acquired on the condition of entering the operation port, and the lottery result is notified by a display device or the like. A configuration in which a special game state such as opening is developed is known. There is also known a configuration in which the contents of the effect on the display device are determined by lottery using numerical information updating means different from the numerical information updating means.

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

  More specifically, if the random number counter is 0 to 299, the numerical information starts from 0 and returns to 0 when it reaches 299. And, for example, when a random number counter is used for the winning lottery as described above, if the numerical information acquired from the random number counter at the timing of entering the operation port is numerical information corresponding to a predetermined hit, It is processed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-245455 A

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

  Although the above description has focused on the pachinko machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the timing of entering the operating port, the same problem applies to other gaming machines such as slot machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the start lever operation timing. There is.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of satisfactorily executing a lottery process using numerical information update means. is there.

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

The invention described in claim 1 is a numerical information updating means for updating numerical information held in the numerical information storage means within a predetermined numerical range;
A progress control means for executing processing using the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means, and having an acquisition means for acquiring the numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied;
With
The numerical information update means is provided so that the numerical information can be updated even in a situation where a predetermined process is being executed in the progress control means.
The progress control means includes an update instruction means for instructing the numerical information update means to update the numerical information when it is time to update the numerical information in the numerical information update means,
When the update instruction is given by the update instruction unit, the numerical information update unit updates the numerical information.

  It is possible to satisfactorily execute the process related to the lottery using the numerical information updating means.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in MPU for progress. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the initial value table for jackpot random numbers, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the initial value table for random number initial values. It is a flowchart which shows the initial starting process performed with MPU for update. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in MPU for progress. It is a flowchart which shows the process for power failure performed by MPU for progress. (A) is a flowchart which shows the random number initial value update process performed in progress MPU, (b) is a flowchart which shows the lottery random number update process performed in progress MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the pending | holding information performed in MPU for progress. It is a flowchart which shows the update side regular process performed in MPU for update. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in MPU for progress in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in MPU for progress. It is a flowchart which shows the initial stage starting process performed with MPU for update in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for the success / failure lottery etc. in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in MPU for progress. It is a flowchart which shows the initial starting process performed with MPU for update. It is a flowchart which shows the random number update process for lottery performed in MPU for progress. It is a flowchart which shows the update side regular process performed in MPU for update. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in MPU for progress in 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for the success / failure lottery etc. in 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in MPU for progress. It is a flowchart which shows the initial starting process performed with MPU for update. It is a flowchart which shows the update side regular process performed in MPU for update.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11. . The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting a wooden plate or the like to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the structure of the game board 24 is demonstrated based on FIG. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening has a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper working port (first starting ball entering portion) 33, a lower working port (second starting ball entering portion) 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, A main display unit 43, an accessory display unit 44, and the like are provided.

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

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area through the out port 37. The game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 38 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill.

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

  The upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and are installed in the game board 24. Both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are opened upward. Further, both the operation ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction, more specifically in the vertical direction, with the upper operation port 33 facing upward. The lower working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece made up of a pair of left and right movable pieces. When the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, winning in the lower working port 34 is impossible, and winning in the lower operating port 34 is possible when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state.

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

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

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

  In the main display unit 43, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning at the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 is achieved. The result of the internal lottery performed based on the display is clearly shown. In other words, in this pachinko machine 10, the winning to the upper working port 33 and the winning to the lower working port 34 are not distinguished in the internal lottery, and are performed based on the winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. The result of the internal lottery is displayed on the main display unit 43 which is a common display area. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the main display unit 43. After the display and the change display are stopped, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  By the way, based on the winning of one of the operating ports 33, 34, the display of variation is started on the main display unit 43, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the variation display is stopped once. It corresponds to. In addition, as a pattern variably displayed on the main display unit 43, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, or a plurality A configuration in which the color of the seed is switched and displayed can be considered.

  The accessory display unit 44 displays a variation of the picture triggered by a winning to the through gate 35. As a result of stopping the variation display, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the through gate 35 is displayed. Explicit by display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 35 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the state where the electric role is opened, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, it shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

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

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

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

  A first reserved light emitting unit 45 corresponding to the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41 is provided in the upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The maximum number of game balls won in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed when the first holding light emitting unit 45 is turned on. As described above, since the upper part of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first reserved light emitting unit 45 is not hindered by the fall of the game ball.

  In the upper right part of the center frame 42, a second reserved light emitting unit 46 corresponding to the accessory display unit 44 is provided. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is held up to 4 times, and the number of the held balls is displayed by turning on the second holding light emitting unit 46. In addition, it is good also as a structure by which the function of each holding | maintenance light emission part 45 and 46 is fulfill | performed by the display in the one part area | region of the symbol display apparatus 41. FIG.

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

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

  Around the window portion 61, light emitting means such as various light emitting portions are provided. A decorative light emitting unit 63 is provided above the window 61 as a part of the various light emitting units. In addition, speaker units 64 are provided on both the left and right sides of the decorative light emitting unit 63 to output sound effects according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

  The main control device 81 includes a main control board that controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board (power supply monitoring board) that monitors the power supply. These main control board and power failure monitoring board are transparent resin materials and the like. It is configured to be accommodated in a substrate box 83 made of the same. The board box 83 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other in a non-separable manner by a box coupling portion 85 as a separation preventing means (or a coupling means), thereby sealing the substrate box 83. And by being connected inseparably by these box coupling | bond parts 85, when the internal space of the board | substrate box 83 is open | released, it has the structure which needs destruction of the said board | substrate box 83 or a part of excision. A plurality of box coupling portions 85 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for the coupling process.

  The box coupling portion 85 can be applied to any configuration as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened, but by inserting a locking claw into the long hole constituting the box coupling portion 85, The box cover is connected to the box cover so that it cannot be opened. The coupling process by the box coupling unit 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the coupling, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. Even after the opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting a locking claw into at least one of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. When the board box 83 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box coupling portion 85 into which the locking claw is inserted and the other box coupling portion 85 The connecting part of the box and the connecting part with the box body are cut. Thereby, the box base and the box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the internal main control board can be taken out. Thereafter, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other box coupling portion 85. If the history of opening the board box 83 is left in the board box 83, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 83.

  A plurality of coupling pieces 86 are provided on one short side of the substrate box 83 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81, and the board box 83 and the mounting base are formed by the coupling pieces 86 and the coupled pieces 87. Between them.

  In addition, as a trace means for discovering unauthorized opening of the substrate box 83, a seal seal may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal seal is peeled off from the pasted portion, the adhesive layer of the seal seal remains on the substrate box 83 side, and the trace remains. Further, an IC tag that transmits a response wave including identification information to the ringing wave having a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal sticker. When the seal sticker is peeled off, the antenna of the IC tag is cut and the response It is good also as a structure which cannot transmit a wave.

  The sound light control device 82 includes a sound lamp control board for controlling sound and lamp display and a display control device (not shown) according to an instruction from the main control device 81. The sound lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box 84 is configured to be accommodated.

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

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

  The control device assembly unit 93 includes a payout control device 97 and a power source and launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply / launch control device 98 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 97 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 96 is accommodated in a substrate box. In this case, fraud suppression means similar to the substrate box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the substrate box of the payout control device 97.

  The power source and launch control device 98 is configured such that a power source and launch control board is accommodated in a board box, and predetermined power required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the board, and further by the player Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the firing handle 54 is performed. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a function of storing and storing various data, and even if a power interruption occurs, the state of the power interruption is maintained, and when returning from the power interruption, It is possible to return to the state.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

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

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

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

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

  The progress MPU 102 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the progress MPU 102, a power failure monitoring board 106, a payout control device 97, various winning detection sensors 107a to 107h, and the like are connected. A power supply and launch control device 98 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 106, and power is supplied to the progress MPU 102 via the power failure monitoring board 106. In addition, based on the detection results of the various winning detection sensors 107a to 107h, the progress MPU 102 makes a winning determination for each winning portion (a winning determination). Further, the progress MPU 102 executes a lottery lottery based on a winning at the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 and also executes a support lottery based on a winning at the through gate 35.

  The power failure monitoring board 106, the payout control device 97, and the sound light control device 82 are connected to the output side of the progress MPU 102. For example, a prize ball command is output to the payout control apparatus 97 based on the winning determination result for the above-mentioned winning part. Various commands such as a change command, a type command, a final stop command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the sound control device 82.

  Further, on the output side of the advancing MPU 102, a variable winning drive unit 108 that opens and closes the open / close door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an accessory driving unit 109 that opens and closes the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34, and a main display. The unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are connected. The main control board 101 is provided with various driver circuits, and the progress MPU 102 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits. Moreover, although explanation by illustration is abbreviate | omitted, light emission control of the 1st reservation light emission part 45 and the 2nd reservation light emission part 46 is also performed by MPU102 for progress.

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

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

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

  A power failure monitoring board 106 is provided in the middle of the power supply path between the power-on power supply unit and the progressing MPU 102. The power failure monitoring board 106 monitors a DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage supplied from the power-on power supply unit. Then, when this voltage is less than 22 volts, it is determined that the power supply has been cut off, and the output setting of the power failure confirmation signal for the progressing MPU 102 corresponds to the occurrence of a power failure (power supply cutoff).

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

  Incidentally, the capacity of the power supply unit for power interruption is ensured to be relatively large, and information stored in the progress RWM 105 before the power supply is cut off is retained within a predetermined period (for example, 1 day or 2 days). The power supply unit for power interruption is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery or a non-rechargeable battery. In the case of a non-rechargeable battery, it is not necessary to store power to the power supply unit for power interruption when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is ON, but it is necessary to replace it periodically.

  Although not shown in the figure, the power supply and launch control device 98 is provided with a power supply unit for power failure processing different from the power supply unit for power interruption. In the power supply and launch control device 98, even after the DC stable 24 volt power supply becomes less than 22 volts, the power supply unit for power failure processing discharges for a sufficient time to execute the processing at the time of power failure described later. In the meantime, the output of 5 volts, which is the drive power source of the control system, is configured to be maintained at a normal value. Thereby, the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121 to be described later can normally execute and complete the process at the time of power failure.

  The power supply and launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53 and drives the game ball launch mechanism 53 based on the fact that a predetermined launch operation on the launch handle 54 has been specified.

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

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

  The update MPU 121 can execute a unique process in parallel with the progress MPU 102 even when the predetermined process is being executed by the progress MPU 102. The update MPU 121 incorporates an update non-volatile memory 123 and an update volatile memory 124 in addition to the update CPU 122 which is an arithmetic processing unit including a control unit and a calculation unit.

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

  The volatile memory 124 for update is configured to use a memory (that is, volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storing and holding, such as SRAM and DRAM, for both reading and writing. In addition, when compared with the same data capacity, the time required for reading is faster than that of the nonvolatile memory 123 for update. The update volatile memory 124 temporarily stores various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the update nonvolatile memory 123. Incidentally, backup power is not supplied to the update volatile memory 124.

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

  Note that it is not essential that the update CPU 122, the update nonvolatile memory 123, and the update volatile memory 124 are made into one chip as the update MPU 121, and each is individually chipped. It is good also as a structure which is made into a chip | tip with a predetermined combination. Incidentally, chipping means a state in which an integrated circuit is sealed with a plastic such as a synthetic resin, a ceramic, or a metal can.

<Electric Configuration for Performing Various Lottery in Main Controller 81>
Hereinafter, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in cooperation with the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control device 81 uses various numerical information (various counter information) at the time of the game to make a jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the main display unit 43, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 41, and display of the accessory display unit 44. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, In the reach random number counter C3 used for the reach generation lottery when the symbol display device 41 fluctuates and fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41 A variation type counter CS that determines the display duration time is used. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is in the electric utility open state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals. Information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in a holding storage area 105a as an acquisition information storage means when a winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 occurs. Is done.

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

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

  In the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4, when a winning to the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 is continuously generated a plurality of times, the first reservation area RE1 → second reservation area RE2 → second Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of 3 reserved area RE3 → 4th reserved area RE4. By providing the four holding areas RE1 to RE4 as described above, up to four game balls winning histories to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 are stored on hold.

  Note that the number that can be reserved and stored is not limited to four, but may be any other number such as two, three, or five or more.

  The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when starting the variable display on the main display unit 43, and at the start of one game round. Based on various numerical information stored in the execution area AE, determination of whether or not is made is performed.

  Each of the counters will be described in detail.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that one by one is added in order within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and after reaching the maximum value, returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 105a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area as a success / failure information group storage means in the progress ROM 104. As the success / failure table, a success / failure table for the low probability mode (low probability success / failure information group) and a high probability mode's success / failure table (high probability success / failure information group) are set. That is, in the present pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning lottery means.

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

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 29, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The big hit type counter C2 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 105a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34.

  In the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The plurality of jackpot results are (1) a mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) a lottery mode in the winning lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) A plurality of jackpot results are set by providing a difference in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the operating port 34.

  As an aspect of the opening / closing control of the variable prize winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, it is possible to increase the occurrence frequency of winning in the variable prize winning device 32 between the start and end of the opening / closing execution mode relatively high. A frequency winning mode and a low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in any of the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the game is executed with a predetermined number of round games as an upper limit.

  Here, the round game is one of the conditions that a predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) elapses and that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls win a prize winning opening 32a. A game that continues until is satisfied. In addition, the number of round games in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the jackpot result is the same for a fixed number of rounds regardless of the type of jackpot result triggered by the transition. Specifically, the upper limit number of round games is set to 15 rounds (15R) regardless of which jackpot result is obtained.

  Moreover, in this pachinko machine 10, one opening mode of the variable prize winning device 32 is set in a plurality of types with different opening durations (opening durations) from when the big winning opening 32a is opened until it is closed. Has been. Specifically, a long-time mode (long-term mode) set to 29 seconds, which is a long open duration, and a short time set to 0.06 sec, which is a short time shorter than the above-mentioned long time, A mode (short-term mode) is set.

  In the pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the launch handle 54 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is launched toward the game area in 0.6 sec. . In the round game, the upper limit number of end conditions is set to nine. Then, in the long time mode among the above open modes, the open duration time is set longer than the product of the game ball firing period and one round game. On the other hand, in the short-time mode, an opening continuation time is set that is shorter than the product of the game ball launch cycle and one round game, more specifically, shorter than the game ball launch cycle. Therefore, when the variable winning device 32 is opened once in a long-time manner, it is expected that the maximum number of winnings in one round game will be generated at the large winning opening 32a. When the variable winning device 32 is opened once in a short-time manner, it is expected that no winning will be made to the big winning opening 32a or even if a winning will occur.

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

  It should be noted that the number of times of opening / closing the large winning opening 32a in the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode, the number of round games, the opening duration for one open and the upper limit number in one round game are those in the high frequency winning mode. However, the value is not limited to the above value as long as the frequency of occurrence of winning in the variable winning device 32 is higher than that in the low-frequency winning mode until the opening / closing execution mode starts and ends. It is.

  As a support mode for the electric combination 34a of the lower working port 34, the electric combination 34a of the lower working port 34 is compared when the game ball is continuously being fired in the same manner with respect to the game area. High frequency support mode (high frequency support state or high frequency guide state) and low frequency support mode (low frequency support state or low frequency guide state) so that the frequency of the open state per unit time is relatively high or low. And are set.

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

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning a prize for the lower working port 34 than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a prize will be given to the upper working port 33 than to the lower working port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower working port 34 is connected to the lower working port 34. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a winning is made to the lower working port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls so much. be able to.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the power release state per unit time as compared with the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration, for example, the electric component release lottery It is good also as a structure which raises the probability of becoming electrified in the electric character open state in In addition, a secured time (e.g., on the display part 44 for an accessory based on a winning to the through gate 35) that is secured after the next electric character opening lottery is performed after the electric character releasing lottery is performed once. In the configuration in which multiple types of variable display time) are prepared, the short support time is more easily selected in the high frequency support mode or the average secure time is shorter than in the low frequency support mode. May be. Further, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the secured time that is secured when the next electric winning combination opening lottery is performed after the first electric winning combination releasing lottery is shortened (that is, , Shorten the one time variable display time in the display 44 for an accessory), shorten the average time of the reserved time and increase the winning probability, apply any one condition or any combination of conditions Thus, the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be increased.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area as a distribution information group storage means in the progress ROM 104. Then, as such distribution destinations, a low-probability jackpot result (low-probability-specific special game result), a low-winning high-probability jackpot result (explicit high-probability-corresponding game result or a result that becomes suddenly probable), High-probability special game result) is set.

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

  The low-winning high-probability jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. is there. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode are continued until the lottery result in the success / failure lottery becomes a big hit state win and shifts to the big win state by that.

  The most advantageous jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / raising lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode are continued until the lottery result in the success / failure lottery becomes a big hit state win and shifts to the big win state by that.

  Note that the normal game state in relation to each of the above-described game states refers to a state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode, not the open / close execution mode. Moreover, it is good also as a structure in which the low prize-winning high probability hit result is not set as a game result.

  In the distribution table, among the values of the big hit type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the low probability big hit result, and “10 to 14” corresponds to the low winning high probability big hit result. “15 to 29” corresponds to the most favorable jackpot result.

  As a kind of high-accuracy big hit result, the open / close execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the winning lottery mode becomes the high probability mode, and the support mode is maintained in the previous mode. An implicit low winning high probability jackpot result (a game result corresponding to an implicit high probability or a result of a latent probability changing state) may be included. In this case, the jackpot result can be further diversified.

  Furthermore, as a kind of losing result in the winning / losing lottery, there may be included a special losing result that shifts to the opening / closing execution mode of the low-frequency winning mode and that does not shift to the winning / losing lottery mode and the support mode after the completion. . In the configuration in which both the above-mentioned non-explicit low winning high probability winning result and the special outlier result are set, the opening / closing execution mode shifts to the low frequency winning mode, and the support mode is changed to the previous mode. It is common to be maintained in the mode, but the transition mode of the winning / failing lottery mode is different, so that, for example, in the normal gaming state, one of the unclear low winning high probability winning result or the special outage result When it occurs, it is possible to make the player predict which result it actually corresponds to.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 105a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, reach display is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 41. The reach display includes a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (patterns), and variable display in game times in which the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is the high-frequency winning mode. In the gaming machine in which the subsequent stop display result is a special display result, the stage before the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) in the symbol display device 41 is started, This means a display state for making the player think that a variable display state is likely to result in a special display result.

  In the reach display, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is obtained by stopping and displaying symbols for some of the symbol rows displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41. A display state is displayed in which combinations of reach symbols that may be established are displayed, and in that state, symbols in the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol columns, and a reach effect is performed by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image in the background image. In addition, there are those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols.

  The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times that shift to the opening / closing execution mode that becomes the high-frequency winning mode. In game times that do not enter the open / close execution mode, the reach random number counter C3 acquired at a predetermined timing with reference to the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the progress ROM 104 corresponds to the occurrence of reach display. It is executed when

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

  The electric accessory release counter C4 is, for example, configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 250 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric accessory holding area 105b provided in the progress RWM 105 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the value of the stored electric accessory release counter C4.

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

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

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

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

<About Various Processes Executed by Progressing MPU 102 and Updating MPU 121>
Next, various processes executed by the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121 will be described. The processing of the progressing MPU 102 is roughly divided into main processing that is activated when the power is turned on and timer interrupt processing that is periodically activated. The process of the update MPU 121 is roughly classified into an initial startup process that is started in response to a startup instruction from the progress MPU 102 and an update-side periodic process that is periodically started after execution of the initial startup process.

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

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

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

  The pachinko machine 10 is powered on while pressing the clear switch when initializing the data of the progress RWM 105 when the power is turned on, for example, when the game hall starts business. Therefore, if the clear switch is pressed, the process proceeds to step S106. Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power shut-off is not set, or when an abnormality of data stored and held is confirmed by the checksum, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, as the initialization of the progress RWM 105, data of all areas of the progress RWM 105 is initialized. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S107. On the other hand, if the clear switch has not been pressed, “1” is set in the power failure flag and the checksum is normal, and the process proceeds to step S107 without executing the process of step S106. move on.

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

  Note that the specific configuration for activating the update MPU 121 based on an instruction from the progress MPU 102 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, for example, supply of operating power to the progress MPU 102 is started. In this case, the supply of operating power to the update MPU 121 may be started, and the initial startup process may be started in the update MPU 121 in accordance with the input of a signal related to the startup instruction from the progress MPU 102.

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

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

  Under such circumstances, the maximum value of the numerical range that can be set as the update target in the update MPU 121 is larger than the maximum value of the numerical range that is generally used in models with a relatively low probability of winning a big hit. Is set. Specifically, in the case of comparison in decimal numbers, the maximum value range that can be set as an update target in the update MPU 121 is a numerical value range that is generally used in models that have a relatively low probability of winning a jackpot. It is set as a number one digit larger than the maximum value. More specifically, the numerical range that can be set as the update target in the update MPU 121 is “0 to 4000”.

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

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

  Further, the maximum value of the random number initial value counter CINI can be set to a value smaller than the maximum value of the jackpot random number counter C1, but in the pachinko machine 10, the maximum values of both the counters C1 and CINI are intentionally made the same. . This reduces the amount of data transmitted to the update MPU 121 in step S108 and ensures that the update MPU 121 recognizes the maximum value while ensuring a wide range of numerical values that can be taken as the random number initial value counter CINI. Reduction.

  After execution of the process of step S108, the process of acquiring the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is executed in step S109. As will be described in detail later, the update MPU 121 performs processing for preventing the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 from being fixed when the pachinko machine 10 is recovered from power (including recovery from a power failure and turning on the power). Run.

  In step S109, an instruction to transmit the initial value is given to the update MPU 121, and a process of waiting until the initial value information is transmitted is executed. When the initial value information is transmitted, the process proceeds to step S110. In step S110, the initial value information acquired from the update MPU 121 in step S109 is written and stored in the progress RWM 105 as numerical information for determining the round of the jackpot random number counter C1.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to the remaining processes in steps S111 to S114. That is, the progress MPU 102 is configured to periodically execute timer interrupt processing, but a remaining time is generated between one timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing. The remaining time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but the remaining processes in steps S111 to S114 are repeatedly executed using such irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes in steps S111 to S114 are non-periodic processes that are performed irregularly.

  In the remaining process, first, in step S111, an interrupt prohibition setting is performed to prohibit the generation of the timer interrupt process. In the subsequent step S112, a random number initial value update process is executed, and in step S113, a fluctuation counter update process for updating the fluctuation type counter CS is executed. The contents of these update processes will be described later. Thereafter, in step S114, an interrupt permission setting for switching from a state in which timer interrupt processing is prohibited to a permitted state is performed. If the process of step S114 is performed, it will return to step S111 and will repeat the process of step S111-step S114.

  It should be noted that the process of transmitting the maximum value information to the update MPU 121 (specifically, step S108), such as executing the process of step S108 in the first process of the main process (FIG. 7), and the information The progress MPU 102 may intervene processing required when the power is turned on between the process of receiving a reply from the update MPU 121 for transmission (specifically, step S109). As a result, there is no need for time to wait for processing until the initial value information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is acquired from the update MPU 121 after the maximum value information is transmitted to the update MPU 121, or Shortening is achieved.

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

  In the initial start-up process, a process for preventing the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 from being fixed when the pachinko machine 10 is restored is executed and the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI is not fixed. Execute the process. In these processes, an initial value table for jackpot random numbers and an initial value table for random initial values stored in the initial value table storage area 123a (see FIG. 5) in the non-volatile memory 123 for update are used.

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

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

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

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

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

  However, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the initial value table for jackpot random numbers and the initial value table for random number initial values, the numerical value information of the initial value with respect to the numerical order of the pointer information is changed. The order is set differently. In other words, when comparing with the same pointer information, the same initial value is not set in all pointer information, more specifically, the same initial value is not set in at least some of the pointer information. In addition, each initial value table is set. In addition, the initial value numerical information sequence for the numerical order of pointer information in the initial value table for jackpot random numbers, and the initial value numerical information sequence for the numerical order of pointer information in the initial value table for random number initial values However, each initial value table is set so that even if the pointer information that is the starting point of the arrangement of each numerical value is arbitrarily changed, it does not completely match. Since each initial value table is set in this manner, the possibility that the same initial value is selected in one initial activation process for each of the jackpot random number and the random number initial value is reduced.

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

  In the initial activation process, first, in step S201, the maximum value information transmitted in step S108 in the main process (FIG. 7) of the progressing MPU 102 is written into the update volatile memory 124 and stored. In the subsequent step S202, the initial value table for the big hit random number is read from the initial value table storage area 123a in the non-volatile memory 123 for update, and the big hit random number is handled from the pointer information storage area 123b in the non-volatile memory 123 for update. Read pointer information. In step S203, update processing of the read pointer information is executed. Specifically, 1 is added to the pointer information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the subsequent step S211, a process of saving each pointer information by writing it in the pointer information storage area 123b in the non-volatile memory 123 for update is executed. Specifically, the pointer information for the jackpot random number at the timing when the affirmative determination is made in step S204 and the pointer information for the random number initial value at the timing when the affirmative determination is made in step S209 are respectively stored in the pointer information storage area 123b. Write to. Note that the area to be written in the update non-volatile memory 123 at the time of writing is limited to the pointer information storage area 123b. Therefore, a program for updating numeric information in the update MPU 121, an initial value table, and the like. Such data is not erased. Thereafter, the initial activation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the update-side regular process.

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

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

  The frequency dividing circuit functions as a frequency changing unit that changes the cycle of the pulse signal from the clock circuit, and is configured to output a pulse signal for specifying the start timing of the timer interrupt processing by the MPU 102 for progress. . That is, a pulse signal is supplied from the frequency dividing circuit to the progressing MPU 102 at intervals of a specific period of 4 msec. The progress MPU 102 executes a process for confirming the occurrence of a specific signal form such as the rise or fall of the pulse signal, and starts the timer interrupt process on the basis of confirming the occurrence of the specific signal form. And execute.

  In this case, when the occurrence of the specific signal form is confirmed in the situation where the start of timer interrupt processing is prohibited, the timer is changed when the interrupt is permitted from the state where the interrupt is prohibited. Interrupt processing is started. In other words, depending on the execution status of the process in the progress MPU 102, the next timer interrupt process may start after 4.1 msec from the start of the previous timer interrupt process. The next timer interrupt process is started after 3.9 msec from the start of the immediately preceding timer interrupt process.

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

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

  In the timer interrupt process, a power failure process is first executed in step S301. In the power failure process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, first, a power failure confirmation process is executed in step S401. In the power failure confirmation process, whether or not a power failure has occurred is confirmed based on the state of the power failure confirmation signal input from the power failure monitoring board 106. In this case, immediately after confirming once that the state of the power failure confirmation signal corresponds to the state of power failure occurrence (for example, if it is always HI level, it is LOW level) However, when it is confirmed over a reference number of times for power failure confirmation determined as multiple times that it corresponds to the state of power failure occurrence, it is determined that a power failure has occurred. Thereby, even if the state of the power failure confirmation signal becomes a state of power failure occurrence due to the occurrence of electrical noise, the possibility of being identified as the occurrence of a power failure is reduced.

  Thereafter, in step S402, it is determined whether or not the processing result in step S401 corresponds to the occurrence of a power failure. If the power failure has not been dealt with, the power failure process is terminated as it is. When it corresponds to the occurrence of a power failure, the power failure process of Steps S403 to S407 is executed.

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

  The configuration relating to the output of the power failure signal is arbitrary, and may be configured to always output a LOW level signal when a power failure does not occur and output a HI level signal when a power failure occurs. The output level pattern of these signals may be reversed. Moreover, it is good also as a structure switched from the state in which no signal is output to the state in which a signal is output.

  In subsequent step S406, all the output port information of the progress MPU 102 is set to “0”, and access to the progress RWM 105 is prohibited in step S407. Then, the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

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

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

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

  In subsequent step S602, numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 after being updated by the updating MPU 121 in accordance with the instruction in step S601 is acquired. Specifically, the progress MPU 102 outputs a signal to the updating MPU 121 that the numerical information of the updated jackpot random number counter C1 should be transmitted, and waits until the numerical information is transmitted. When the numerical information is transmitted, the received numerical information is stored in the register and the process proceeds to step S603.

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

  In step S605, the setting MPU 121 is instructed to set the numerical information acquired in step S604 as an initial value in the next round of the big hit random number counter C1. In this case, the numerical information acquired in step S604 is configured to be transmitted to the update MPU 121. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the signal output related to the setting instruction is performed from the progress MPU 102, and the setting is performed. In response to the instruction, the update MPU 121 may execute processing for setting the current numerical value information of the random number initial value counter CINI in the jackpot random number counter C1. In subsequent step S606, the numerical information acquired in step S604 is saved by overwriting the progress RWM 105 as new one-round determination numerical information.

  When a negative determination is made in step S603, or after the processing of step S606 is executed, in step S607, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 provided in the progress RWM 105 are displayed. Execute the update process. Specifically, the current numerical information is read from the jackpot type counter C2, the read numerical information is incremented by 1, and the numerical information after the addition is overwritten on the jackpot type counter C2. The contents of the update process are the same for the reach random number counter C3 and the electric accessory release counter C4. Thereafter, the lottery random number update process is terminated.

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

  In a succeeding step S305, a game stop determination process is executed. In the game stop determination process, it is monitored whether or not the progress of the game is to be stopped. If the progress of the game is to be stopped, the execution of the process for progressing the game is stopped.

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

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

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

  In subsequent step S309, a winning detection process is executed. In the winning detection process, the signals received from the winning detection sensors 107a to 107h are read, and the general winning port 31, the large winning port 32a, the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34 and the through gate 35 are used for winning. A process for identifying the presence or absence is executed.

  In the subsequent step S310, timer update processing for updating the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the progressing RWM 105 is executed. In this case, the timer counter that is updated by subtracting the stored numerical information is handled in an integrated manner. However, both the updating of the subtracting timer counter and the updating of the adding timer counter are performed collectively. It is good also as a structure.

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

  In the subsequent step S312, a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed. In a situation where the firing operation is continued with respect to the firing handle 54, as already described, one game ball is launched at a predetermined firing period of 0.6 sec.

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

  In the subsequent step S314, special figure special electric control processing for performing execution control of the game times and execution control of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. In the special figure special electric control process, a holding information acquisition process is executed for acquiring holding information in response to the occurrence of a winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. The hold information acquisition process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

  Returning to the description of the special figure special power control process in step S314 in the timer interruption process (FIG. 10), in the special special electric power control process, a process for advancing the game times is executed in addition to the above-described hold information acquisition process. Specifically, on the condition that the hold information is not stored during the game rotation and the opening / closing execution mode and the hold information is stored, the success / failure determination process for determining whether or not the hold information corresponds to the big win winning, and the jackpot If it corresponds to winning, a distribution determination process for determining which jackpot result the hold information corresponds to is executed. In the case of executing these determination processing and allocation determination processing, the determination is made in the area to be started this game out of the holding areas RE1 to RE4 in the holding area RE of the holding storage area 105a. Shift the hold information to the execution area AE. Then, the success / failure determination process and the distribution determination process are executed using the hold information shifted to the execution area AE. Incidentally, when the hold information is shifted to the execution area AE, a process of shifting the hold information stored in each of the hold areas RE1 to RE4 to an area having a higher digestion order is executed.

  In the special figure special electric control process, not only the success / failure determination process and the distribution determination process, but also if the hold information does not correspond to the big win, it is determined whether or not the hold information corresponds to the occurrence of reach. A reach determination process is executed, and a duration selection process for selecting the duration of the game times using the numerical information of the variation type counter CS at that time is executed. Then, the variation command including the duration information according to the result of each process and the type command including the game result information are transmitted to the sound control device 82, and the variation of the pattern in the main display unit 43 is also transmitted. Start display. As a result, one game is started, and an effect for the game is started on the main display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41.

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

  After executing the special figure special electric control process of step S314 in the timer interruption process, the normal figure normal electric control process is executed in step S315. In the ordinary map / electric power control process, when a winning to the through gate 35 is generated, a process for acquiring the retained information on the ordinary map side is executed and the retained information on the ordinary map side is stored. In addition, a release determination is performed on the hold information, and a process for performing an effect for a normal diagram is executed using the release determination as a trigger. Moreover, the process which opens and closes the electrically-driven accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 based on the result of opening determination is performed.

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

  In the subsequent step S317, a demonstration display process is executed for setting the display content of the symbol display device 41 for standby display in a situation where neither the game times nor the opening / closing execution mode is executed. In step S318, Then, the contents of the command and signal received from the payout control device 97 are confirmed, and a payout state receiving process for performing a process corresponding to the confirmation result is executed. In step S319, a payout output process for setting a prize ball command as an output target is executed.

  In subsequent step S320, an external information setting process for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the current timer interrupt process is executed. In step S321, a process for editing the trial test information is executed.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S306, or after the processing of steps S307 to S321 is executed, the process proceeds to step S322. In step S322, an interrupt end declaration is set. The progress MPU 102 stipulates that once timer interrupt processing is started, an interrupt end declaration is set as one of the conditions for starting the next timer interrupt processing. Set the interrupt end declaration to enable the timer interrupt processing. In step S323, interrupt permission is set. In the progress MPU 102, once the timer interrupt processing is started, the interrupt is disabled. Therefore, in step S323, interrupt permission is set to enable execution of the next timer interrupt processing. Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated.

<Regular processing on the update side of the update MPU 121>
Next, the update side periodic process of the update MPU 121 will be described. The update MPU 121 periodically executes the update-side periodic process (for example, 100 μsec) after the initial startup process (FIG. 9) is completed. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the update-side regular process.

  First, in step S801, it is determined whether an instruction to update the random number initial value counter CINI is received from the progressing MPU 102. If an update instruction has been received, update processing of the random number initial value counter CINI is executed in step S802. Specifically, the current numerical value information is read from the random number initial value counter CINI in the volatile memory 124 for update, the read numerical information is incremented by 1, and the numerical information after the addition of 1 is added to the random number initial value counter. Overwrite CINI.

  In the subsequent step S803, it is determined whether or not the numerical value information of the random number initial value counter CINI after the update is a numerical value larger than the maximum value. The maximum value information is information stored in the update volatile memory 124 in step S201 of the initial activation process (FIG. 9). That is, in step S803, it is determined whether or not the numerical value information of the current random number initial value counter CINI is a numerical value larger than the maximum value instructed from the progressing MPU 102 when the power is turned on. If the value is larger than the maximum value, the random number initial value counter CINI is cleared to “0” in step S804.

  Here, the update instruction of the random number initial value counter CINI from the progress MPU 102 to the update MPU 121 is performed when the random number initial value update process (FIG. 12A) is executed as already described. The random number initial value update process is periodically executed in step S302 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) and non-periodically in step S112 of the main process (FIG. 7). In this case, the numerical value information of the random number initial value counter CINI is updated by 1 (specifically, 1 is added) in response to the update instruction of the random number initial value counter CINI being performed once from the progress MPU 102. In addition, an activation period of the update-side periodic process in the update MPU 121 is set. Specifically, the start cycle is set as a period shorter than the period required for executing steps S111 to S114. As a result, even if the processing of step S111 to step S114 is repeated without intervening execution of the timer interrupt processing, the random number initial value counter CINI can be reliably updated in the update MPU 121, and the steps S111 to S11 are performed. Even if the timer interruption process is started immediately after the completion of the process of S114, the update MPU 121 can reliably update the random number initial value counter CINI.

  The processing configuration for reliably updating the random number initial value counter CINI is not limited to the above-described one. For example, the number of times that the random number initial value counter CINI is instructed to be updated from the progress MPU 102 is counted. The update MPU 121 is provided with a counter for updating, and when the update MPU 121 is instructed to update, only the counter is updated. It is good also as a structure which updates. In this case, it becomes possible to make the starting period of the update-side periodic process longer than in this embodiment. However, it is necessary to interrupt the update-side periodic process in response to the update instruction and start it, so that an interrupt process for updating the counter can be performed separately.

  When a negative determination is made in step S801, a negative determination is made in step S803, or after execution of the process in step S804, an instruction to acquire the random number initial value counter CINI is received from the progress MPU 102 in step S805. It is determined whether or not. The acquisition instruction is issued when the process of step S604 of the lottery random number update process (FIG. 12B) is executed in the progress MPU 102.

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

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

  In a succeeding step S809, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 after the update is a numerical value larger than the maximum value. The maximum value information is information stored in the update volatile memory 124 in step S201 of the initial activation process (FIG. 9). That is, in step S809, it is determined whether or not the current numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is larger than the maximum value instructed from the progressing MPU 102 when the power is turned on. If the value is larger than the maximum value, the big hit random number counter C1 is cleared to “0” in step S810.

  Here, the update instruction of the jackpot random number counter C1 from the progress MPU 102 to the update MPU 121 is performed when the lottery random number update process (FIG. 12B) is executed, as already described. The lottery random number update process is periodically executed in step S303 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10). In this case, in response to the instruction to update the jackpot random number counter C1 from the progress MPU 102 once, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated by 1 (specifically, 1 is added). An activation period of the update-side periodic process in the update MPU 121 is set. Specifically, as already described, the activation period of the update-side periodic process is set as a period shorter than the time required for executing steps S111 to S114, and the activation period of the timer interrupt process in the progress MPU 102 is This is a period longer than the time required to execute steps S111 to S114. Thereby, the update MPU 121 can reliably update the big hit random number counter C1.

  Note that the processing configuration for reliably updating the jackpot random number counter C1 is not limited to the above, and for example, to count the number of times that the jackpot random number counter C1 is instructed to be updated from the progress MPU 102. The update MPU 121 includes the update counter, and when the update MPU 121 is instructed to update, the update MPU 121 only updates the counter, and the update-side periodic process updates the jackpot random number counter C1 by the value of the counter. It is good also as a structure to perform. In this case, it becomes possible to make the starting period of the update-side periodic process longer than in this embodiment. However, it is necessary to interrupt the update-side periodic process in response to the update instruction and start it, so that an interrupt process for updating the counter can be performed separately.

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

  In the configuration in which only the initial value setting instruction is issued from the progress MPU 102 when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the update MPU 121 that has received the setting instruction itself is numerical information on the random number initial value counter CINI. And the read numerical information may be set in the jackpot random number counter C1.

  If a negative determination is made in step S811 or after execution of the process in step S812, it is determined in step S813 whether or not an acquisition instruction for the big hit random number counter C1 is received from the progress MPU 102. The acquisition instruction is executed when the process of step S602 of the lottery random number update process (FIG. 12B) is executed in the progress MPU 102 and the process of step S704 of the hold information acquisition process (FIG. 13). To be done.

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

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

  This infinite loop state is canceled at the next power recovery, and the already described initial startup process (FIG. 9) is executed. Regardless of the output timing of the power failure signal from the progressing MPU 102, whether or not the power failure signal is received by the update MPU 121 is determined in step S815. In this case, regardless of the output timing, power for power failure occurrence is supplied to the update MPU 121 so that the processing up to step S815 is normally completed.

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

  The numerical ranges of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI used for performing the lottery in the progress MPU 102 are one of the numerical ranges (hereinafter also referred to as a base numerical range) that can be set as update targets in the update MPU 121. Set as part. Then, the update MPU 121 executes update processing of the counters C1 and CINI in the set numerical range (hereinafter also referred to as a used numerical range). Thereby, even if it is a case where the numerical value range used with the change of the specification of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the processing mode for updating each counter C1, CINI can be utilized as it is. Therefore, it is possible to suitably change the numerical range to be used.

  As described above, the function of updating numerical information within the used numerical value range of the base numerical value range is given to the update MPU 121 provided as a separate chip from the progress MPU 102. Then, the update MPU 121 updates the numerical information in the used numerical value range by using the information on the used numerical value range, specifically the information on the maximum value, instructed from the progressing MPU 102. Thereby, when changing the numerical value range to be used, the program or data relating to the specification of the numerical value range used by the progress MPU 102 may be changed, and the update MPU 121 can be used as it is. Therefore, it becomes possible to perform member management suitably.

  Further, the function of updating the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the function of updating the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI are assigned to the update MPU 121, thereby reducing the processing load of the progress MPU 102.

  The use numerical value range is set when the supply of operating power to the progressing MPU 102 is started. Thereby, it is not necessary to set the use numerical value range in advance when the pachinko machine 10 is shipped. Further, since the setting of the use numerical value range is completed before the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI are used for lottery, there is no inconvenience in processing related to the lottery. . Furthermore, the setting of the use numerical value range is performed every time supply of operating power is started. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the accuracy of the use numerical value range.

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

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

  Further, whether or not the jackpot random number counter C1 has made one round is determined in the progress MPU 102. When the initial value is acquired from the random number initial value counter CINI and the next round starts from the initial value, An instruction to that effect is transmitted from the progress MPU 102 to the update MPU 121. Also from this point, it is possible for the progression MPU 102 to acquire any numerical information included in the used numerical value range in the jackpot random number counter C1.

  However, in the configuration in which the update instruction or the new circulation start instruction is performed from the progress MPU 102 as described above, when the jackpot random number counter C1 reaches the maximum value in the use numerical value range, The process of returning to the minimum value when the value counter CINI reaches the maximum value in the use numerical value range is independently performed in the update MPU 121 without depending on the instruction from the progress MPU 102. Thereby, the processing load of the progressing MPU 102 can be reduced.

  Even if the progress RWM 105 is cleared (initialized), the update of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not started from “0”, but is started from an initial value arbitrarily selected from the use numerical value range. . As a result, after the progress RWM 105 is illegally cleared and the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 becomes the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot, a winning is made to the operation ports 33 and 34 or an attempt is made to erroneously detect it. Even if an act is performed, it can be invalidated.

  In addition, when supply of operating power to the progress MPU 102 is started, regardless of whether or not the progress RWM 105 is cleared, the big hit random number counter C1 from the initial value arbitrarily selected from the use numerical value range is used. Update is started. For example, the result of the lottery is obtained by illegally obtaining the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of the operating power is stopped and starting the supply of the operating power without causing the update MPU 121 to be initialized. It is assumed that cheating is intended to deliberately lead to winning the jackpot. On the other hand, since the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 varies when the supply of operating power is started as described above, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of damage due to such fraud.

  When the update nonvolatile memory 123 is used for both reading and writing, and the supply of operating power is started for pointer information written to the update nonvolatile memory 123 in a situation where the operating power is being supplied In this configuration, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is varied by reading out and using. As a result, even if a fraudulent attempt is made to intentionally lead the lottery result to a big win, by completely shutting down the power supply including backup power for storing information, the operating power The initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 at the start of supply can be changed. Therefore, it becomes possible to invalidate such an illegal act. In addition, the execution of the process for changing the initial value of the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is not aggregated at the timing when the supply of the operating power is started, but the operating power is changed before that. Partially distributed in the situation where the supply is made. As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the cheating while reducing the processing load when the supply of operating power is started.

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

  The update nonvolatile memory 123 used for both reading and writing is provided separately from the progress ROM 104 in which programs and data used in the progress MPU 102 are stored in advance. As a result, it is possible to take the above-mentioned fraud countermeasures through fluctuations in the initial value when the supply of the operating power is started, while preventing the programs and data used in the progress MPU 102 from being illegally rewritten. It becomes.

  The update non-volatile memory 123 stores programs and data for updating the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI in the update MPU 121 in advance. Thereby, compared with the structure which provides the non-volatile memory for reading / writing the said pointer information independently, simplification of a hardware structure can be achieved.

  The initial value when the supply of operating power is started varies not only for the jackpot random number counter C1 but also for the random number initial value counter CINI. As a result, even if the initial value in each update cycle of the big hit random number counter C1 is illegally grasped, it is difficult to do so.

  The table for selecting the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI when the supply of operating power is started is for selecting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of operating power is started. It is provided separately from the table. As a result, each initial value can be different, so that the initial value of the random hit random number counter C1 when the supply of operating power is started is obtained illegally, and the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI is grasped and It is possible to suppress the act of illegally trying to generate a jackpot winning after the next update lap in the jackpot random number counter C1.

  Note that the pointer information used for the initial value table for jackpot random numbers (see FIG. 8A) and the pointer used for the initial value table for random number initial values (see FIG. 8B). However, the present invention is not limited to a configuration in which information is individually set, and a configuration in which common pointer information is used while having an initial value table individually. In this case, after the initial value is selected from one of the two initial value tables using the pointer information when the supply of operating power is started, the pointer information at the time of the selection is used to select from the other of the two initial value tables. It is good also as a structure which selects an initial value.

  Further, although different pointer information is used for the jackpot random number and the random number initial value, a common initial value table may be used. Even in this case, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of the operating power is started and the supply of the operating power are started by enabling each pointer information to take different numerical values. The initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI can be made different.

  In addition, in the initial activation process (FIG. 9) in the update MPU 121, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of operating power is started, and the random number initial value counter CINI when the supply of operating power is started. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which processing for preventing the initial value from being the same is executed. For example, the counter whose initial value is selected may be configured such that the initial value is selected while excluding the previously selected initial value. Alternatively, a fixed value may be added.

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

  Further, in the initial activation process (FIG. 9) in the update MPU 121, when a negative determination is made in step S204 or a negative determination is made in step S209, the corresponding pointer information is not added by “1”. , “1” may be subtracted. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which selects a predetermined initial value. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which obtains the initial value of the range of a maximum value by subtracting the predetermined fixed value with respect to the initial value exceeding the range of the maximum value. This may be applied to processing related to update of pointer information in other embodiments described below.

  Further, it may be configured such that the determination as to whether or not the update of the big hit random number counter C1 has made one round is performed by the update MPU 121 instead of the progress MPU 102. Specifically, when the update MPU 121 starts a new update cycle of the big hit random number counter C1, numerical value information to be started at that time is stored. When the update MPU 121 receives an update instruction for the jackpot random number counter C1 from the progress MPU 102, if the update result numerical information is numerical information corresponding to one round, the update is performed. The MPU 121 itself may acquire the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI and set the acquired numerical information as the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1. At this time, the set numerical information is stored as numerical information for the next round determination. As a result, the processing load of the progressing MPU 102 can be further reduced.

<Second Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration in the progress MPU 102 is different from that in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, main processing and timer interruption processing in the present embodiment will be described.

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

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

  Thereafter, random number initial value update processing is executed in step S911, and other processing is executed in step S912. The other processing includes the power failure processing executed in step S301 of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) in the first embodiment, and in addition to that, the game stop determination processing in step S305. , A game stop process in step S306, a port output process in step S307, a launch control process in step S312, a special figure special electric control process in step S314 (excluding hold information acquisition process), and a normal power control process in step S315 , A display control process in step S316, a demonstration display process in step S317, and an external information setting process in step S320.

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

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

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

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

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

  First, in step S1101, the maximum value information transmitted in step S108 in the main process (FIG. 7) of the progress MPU 102 is stored in the update volatile memory 124 by writing. In the subsequent step S1102, periodic update of the selection counter provided in the volatile memory 124 for update is started.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, in addition to the initial startup process and the update-side periodic process (FIG. 14), the update process of the selection counter is separately performed as the process executed by the update MPU 121 in the present embodiment. Is set. The update process is a process that is periodically started in a relatively short period after step S1102 is executed until step S1111. For example, the process up to step S1111 is executed in the shortest time after step S1102 is executed. Even in such a case, it is executed at least once, and the number of executions is set so as to vary depending on the processing required in steps S1104 and S1105 and the time required for the processing in steps S1108 and S1109. In the selection counter updating process, the numerical information of the selection counter is updated by one. Specifically, the selection counter is a counter that is switched between two values, and executes a process of updating one of the binary values to the other in one update process.

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

  In subsequent step S1104, pointer information update processing is executed in the same manner as in step S203 in the first embodiment. In step S1105, as in step S204 in the first embodiment, the table is handled. It is determined whether the initial value is within the range of the maximum value. Then, the processes in steps S1104 to S1105 are repeated until an affirmative determination is made in step S1105. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S1106. In step S1106, the initial value corresponding to the current pointer information is temporarily stored in a predetermined area in the volatile memory 124 for update instead of the big hit random number counter C1.

  Thereafter, in steps S1107 to S1110, processing similar to that in steps S207 to S210 in the first embodiment is executed. Thereby, the initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI is set.

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

  In subsequent step S1112, the initial value information set in the jackpot random number counter C1 in step S1111 is transmitted to the progress MPU 102, and in step S1113, each pointer is set in the same manner as in step S211 in the first embodiment. Information is stored in the non-volatile memory 123 for update. Thereafter, the initial activation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the update-side regular process.

  According to the above configuration, for example, when a fraudulent obtains an initial value table for jackpot random numbers, or a fraudulent obtains both an initial value table for jackpot random numbers and an initial value table for random number initial values. Even in such a case, it becomes impossible to grasp the initial value set in the jackpot random number counter C1 when the power is turned on. As a result, it is possible to make it harder to perform an act of intentionally generating a power failure and generating a jackpot winning illegally, and the fraud suppression effect can be enhanced.

  In the third embodiment, the initial value table for jackpot random numbers and the initial value table for random numbers are not distinguished from each other, but a plurality of initial value tables are prepared, and the jackpot random number counter C1 is prepared. The initial value table applied to the initial value table and the initial value table applied to the random number initial value counter CINI may be selected by lottery from the plurality of initial value tables. In this case, the initial value table applied to the jackpot random number counter C1 may not be applied to the random number initial value counter CINI, and depending on the situation, the same initial value table may be used for both the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI. A configuration in which a value table is applied may be adopted. In the latter case, a selection counter is provided corresponding to each of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI, an update process is set corresponding to each selection counter, and each update process is activated. It is preferable to change the period.

  Further, in this configuration, the number of initial value tables may be larger than the number of counters such as the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI in which numerical information is acquired by the progress MPU 102. In this case, the initial values may be obtained from all the initial value tables before the lottery by the selection counter is performed. From the initial value table targeted after the lottery is first performed by the selection counter. It is good also as a structure which acquires an initial value.

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

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in cooperation with the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121.

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

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

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

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

  In a succeeding step S1209, processing for acquiring an initial value of the random number initial value counter CINI is executed. Specifically, an instruction to transmit an initial value is given to the update MPU 121, and a process of waiting until the initial value information is transmitted is executed. If the initial value information is transmitted, the process advances to step S1210.

  In step S1210, a process of setting the initial value information acquired from the update MPU 121 in step S1209 as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 provided in the progress RWM 105 is executed. In the subsequent step S1211, the initial value information acquired from the update MPU 121 in step S1209 is written and stored in the progress RWM 105 as numerical information for determining the round of the jackpot random number counter C1.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to the remaining processes in steps S1212 to S1215. The processing contents of steps S1212 to S1215 are the same as steps S111 to S114 of the main processing (FIG. 7) in the first embodiment. Then, the remaining processes in steps S1212 to S1215 are repeated.

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

  First, in step S1301, the maximum value information transmitted in step S1208 in the main process (FIG. 19) of the progressing MPU 102 is stored in the volatile memory 124 for update. Thereafter, in steps S1302 to S1305, the initial value at the time of power-on is read from the initial value table for random initial values in the non-volatile memory 123 for update and set in the random initial value counter CINI. . The processing contents of steps S1302 to S1305 are the same as steps S207 to S210 of the initial activation process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment.

  In the subsequent step S1306, processing for transmitting the initial value information set in the random number initial value counter CINI in step S1305 to the progress MPU 102 is executed. As described above, the transmitted initial value information is acquired in step S1209 in the main process (FIG. 19) of the progress MPU 102, set in the big hit random number counter C1 in step S1210, and used for one round determination. Is stored in the RWM 105 for progress.

  After that, in step S1307, the pointer information is stored in the pointer information storage area 123b in the non-volatile memory 123 for update to save. At this time, data and programs other than the data stored in the pointer information storage area 123b in the non-volatile memory 123 for update are not erased in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Then, the initial activation process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the update-side regular process.

  Next, timer interrupt processing of the progress MPU 102 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the timer interrupt processing in the present embodiment, basically the same processing as the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) in the first embodiment is executed. However, the processing configuration of the lottery random number update process in step S303 is different from that of the first embodiment in correspondence with the update target of the big hit random number counter C1 being the progress MPU 102 instead of the update MPU 121.

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

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

  If a negative determination is made in step S1402, or after execution of the process of step S1403, the process proceeds to step S1404. In step S <b> 1404, it is determined whether or not the updated numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C <b> 1 matches the one-round determination numerical information stored in the progress RWM 105. If they match, in step S1405, the numerical value information of the current random number initial value counter CINI stored in the update MPU 121 is acquired. Specifically, the progress MPU 102 outputs a signal indicating that the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI should be transmitted to the update MPU 121 and waits until the numerical information is transmitted. When the numerical information is transmitted, the received numerical information is stored in the register, and the process proceeds to step S1406.

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

  When a negative determination is made in step S1404, or after the processing in step S1407 is executed, in step S1408, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 provided in the progress RWM 105 are displayed. Execute the update process. This process is the same as step S607 in the lottery random number update process (FIG. 12B) in the first embodiment. Thereafter, the lottery random number update process is terminated.

  Further, the processing configuration of the hold information acquisition process in the special figure special electric control process of step S314 is made corresponding to the update target of the jackpot random number counter C1 being the progress MPU 102 instead of the update MPU 121. It is different from the form. In this case, in the first embodiment, the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is acquired from the update MPU 121 when acquiring the hold information. However, in the present embodiment, the update MPU 121 is acquired when acquiring the hold information. The numerical information is not acquired from the information, but the numerical information is acquired from the jackpot random number counter C1 provided in the progress RWM 105.

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

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

  Thereafter, in steps S1505 to S1506, processing corresponding to an instruction to acquire numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI from the progressing MPU 102 is executed. This process is the same as steps S805 to S806 of the update-side regular process (FIG. 14) in the first embodiment.

  Thereafter, in step S1507, it is determined whether or not a power failure signal indicating that a power failure has occurred has been received from the progressing MPU 102. If the power failure signal has not been received, the update side periodic processing is terminated as it is. If a power failure signal has been received, access to the update nonvolatile memory 123 is prohibited in step S1508. Then, the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  According to the present embodiment described in detail above, it is possible to suitably change the numerical value range to be used for the random number initial value counter CINI, as in the first embodiment. In addition, the function of setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 can be integrated into the update MPU 121. Further, the update MPU 121 is provided as a separate chip from the progress MPU 102. It is possible to use the update MPU 121 in common between pachinko machines 10 with different. As in the first embodiment, it is possible to vary the initial value of the numerical information of the big hit random number counter C1 when the supply of operating power is started.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the update MPU 121 only updates the random number initial value counter CINI, the big hit random number counter C1 is updated in the progress MPU 102, and the numerical information of the big hit random number counter C1 is used as the progress MPU 102. There is no need to obtain from outside. As a result, even if the signal path between the update MPU 121 and the progress MPU 102 is fraudulent, it can be fraudulent with respect to the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI, and the numerical value of the jackpot random number counter C1 Not directly against information. Therefore, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved while suppressing the fraud directly from being performed on the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 that is referred to in performing the lottery determination.

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

  In view of the fact that fraud is performed on the update MPU 121, when the same initial value is received from the update MPU 121 as a plurality of times for a predetermined reference number (for example, three times). The MPU 102 for progress may be configured to execute at least one of an abnormality notification process and a game stop process. In addition, when the predetermined number of times is received for the first reference number (for example, three times), the progress MPU 102 executes the abnormality notification process and the second number larger than the first reference number. When receiving over a reference number of times (for example, 4 times), the progress MPU 102 may execute a game stop process. The game stop process may be configured to execute a process for prohibiting the launch of a game ball, or may be configured to execute a process for prohibiting a game ball from being dispensed, and step S306 in the first embodiment is performed. It is good also as a structure which performs the process which skips the predetermined process for advancing a game like this.

<Fifth embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration in the progress MPU 102 is different from that of the fourth embodiment. Hereinafter, main processing and timer interruption processing in the present embodiment will be described.

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

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

  Thereafter, random number initial value update processing is executed in step S1612, and other processing is executed in step S1613. The other processing includes the power failure processing executed in step S301 of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) in the first embodiment, and in addition to that, the game stop determination processing in step S305. , A game stop process in step S306, a port output process in step S307, a launch control process in step S312, a special figure special electric control process in step S314 (excluding hold information acquisition process), and a normal power control process in step S315 , A display control process in step S316, a demonstration display process in step S317, and an external information setting process in step S320.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in cooperation with the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, among the lottery counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 provided in the main controller 81, only the big hit random number counter C1 is provided in the update MPU 121. In the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the random number initial value counter CINI that is the update target of the update MPU 121 is independently updated in the progress MPU 102. Therefore, the initial value when the numerical value information for a new round is updated in the jackpot random number counter C1 is provided from the progress MPU 102 to the update MPU 121. Further, when storing the hold information in the hold storage area 105a, the progress MPU 102 needs to acquire the numerical information of the big hit random number counter C1 from the update MPU 121.

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

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

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

  In a succeeding step S1709, processing for acquiring an initial value of the big hit random number counter C1 is executed. Specifically, an instruction to transmit an initial value is given to the update MPU 121, and a process of waiting until the initial value information is transmitted is executed. If the initial value information is transmitted, the process advances to step S1710. In step S1710, the initial value information acquired from the update MPU 121 in step S1709 is written and stored in the progress RWM 105 as numerical information for determining the round of the jackpot random number counter C1.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to the remaining process of steps S1711 to S1714. The processing contents of steps S1711 to S1714 are basically the same as steps S111 to S114 of the main processing (FIG. 7) in the first embodiment. However, in the random number initial value update process in step S1712, the progress MPU 102 does not issue an update instruction to the update MPU 121 in response to the fact that the random number initial value counter CINI is provided in the progress RWM 105. The random number initial value counter CINI is updated.

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

  First, in step S1801, the maximum value information transmitted in step S1708 in the main process (FIG. 25) of the progress MPU 102 is stored in the update volatile memory 124 by writing. Thereafter, in steps S1802 to S1805, an initial value at the time of power-on is read from the initial table for big hit random numbers in the update non-volatile memory 123 and set in the big hit random number counter C1. In this case, the handling of the pointer information is different from that in the first embodiment.

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

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

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

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

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1803, an initial value corresponding to the current pointer information is set in the jackpot random number counter C1 in step S1805. In the subsequent step S1806, the initial value information set in the jackpot random number counter C1 in step S1805 is transmitted to the progress MPU 102. As described above, the transmitted initial value information is acquired in step S1709 in the main process (FIG. 25) of the progress MPU 102, and stored in the progress RWM 105 as numerical information for one round determination in step S1710. Is done. Then, it progresses to the update side regular process.

  Next, timer interruption processing of the progressing MPU 102 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the timer interrupt processing in the present embodiment, basically the same processing as the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) in the first embodiment is executed. However, the processing configuration of the random number initial value updating process in step S302 is different in correspondence with the update target of the random number initial value counter CINI being the progressing MPU 102 instead of the updating MPU 121. The processing configuration is the same as that in step S1712 in the main processing (FIG. 25).

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

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

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

  Thereafter, in steps S1905 to S1906, processing corresponding to the instruction to set the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 from the progress MPU 102 is executed. This process is the same as steps S811 to S812 of the update-side regular process (FIG. 14) in the first embodiment.

  Thereafter, in steps S1907 to S1908, processing corresponding to the acquisition instruction of numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 from the progress MPU 102 is executed. This process is the same as steps S813 to S814 of the update-side regular process (FIG. 14) in the first embodiment.

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

  If a power failure signal has been received, the pointer information stored in the update volatile memory 124 is overwritten and stored in the pointer information storage area 123b in the update nonvolatile memory 123 in step S1911. Execute the process. At this time, data and programs other than the data stored in the pointer information storage area 123b in the non-volatile memory 123 for update are not erased in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Thereafter, in step S 1912, after prohibiting access to the update nonvolatile memory 123, the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

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

  In addition, in this embodiment, the process of updating the pointer information is repeatedly performed during the operation power supply, and the final pointer information value depends on the timing at which the operation power is cut off. The value is irregular. Therefore, the irregularity of the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 when the supply of operating power is started can be increased, and this effect can be achieved while reducing the processing load at the start of the supply of operating power. it can.

  Note that the timing at which the pointer information updated during the supply of operating power is written to the update nonvolatile memory 123 is not limited to after the power failure signal is received. For example, every time the pointer information is updated in step S1909, The update nonvolatile memory 123 may be overwritten, or the update may be performed once for a plurality of updates.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation improvement is possible within the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, you may change as follows. Incidentally, the configurations of the following different modes may be applied individually or in combination to the configurations of the above embodiments.

  (1) In each of the above embodiments, the maximum value information is transmitted from the progress MPU 102 every time the supply of operating power is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and this transmission is performed. The maximum value information may be stored and held in the update MPU 121 even when the supply of operating power to the progress MPU 102 is stopped. In this case, the update MPU 121 determines whether or not the maximum value information is stored and held in the initial activation process (for example, using a stored flag). The request signal of the maximum value information is output to. When the request signal is received, the maximum value information may be transmitted from the progress MPU 102. As a result, after the maximum value information is once stored and held in the update MPU 121, the time required for processing at the time of power recovery can be shortened.

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

  Further, the progress MPU 102 may be configured to count the number of times the supply of operating power is started, and may be configured to transmit the maximum value information to the update MPU 121 at a rate of once every predetermined number of times.

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

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

  In this configuration, an initial value table may be prepared for each counter whose usage numerical value range may be different. For each counter, an initial value table is created corresponding to the counter having the largest base numerical value range. Alternatively, the initial value may be selected from the common initial value table. Even in the latter case, for example, the processing of step S203 to step S204 as in the first embodiment is executed, so that the initial value is selected within the use numerical value range corresponding to each counter. do it.

  (3) In the update MPU 121 provided separately from the progress MPU 102, the lottery counter related to the grant of profit is not updated, and only the lottery counter related to the determination of the production is updated. It is good. Specifically, in each of the above embodiments, at least the jackpot random number counter C1 may be an update target of the progress MPU 102, and the reach random number counter C3 and the variation type counter CS may be set as the update targets of the update MPU 121. More specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the random number initial value counter CINI, the jackpot type counter C2 and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated by the progress MPU 102, and the reach random number counter C3 and the fluctuation type counter CS are updated. The MPU 121 may be updated. In this case, even if the signal path between the update MPU 121 and the progress MPU 102 or the non-volatile memory 123 for update is fraudulent, the effect can be limited to the execution of the production, and the profit is given. However, it is possible not to reach this.

  (4) In each of the above embodiments, by fixing the minimum value of the jackpot random number counter C1 or the random number initial value counter CINI to “0”, the maximum value information is specified when the use numerical value range is designated from the progress MPU 102. Although it is configured to transmit, it is not limited to this, and it may be configured to transmit the information of the minimum value when specifying the use numerical range by fixing the maximum value, either the maximum value or the minimum value For example, both the maximum value information and the minimum value information may be transmitted without being fixed.

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

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

  (7) Due to the relationship between the update period of numerical information in the update MPU 121 and the acquisition period of numerical information in the progress MPU 102, any numerical information included in the used numerical value range of the jackpot random number counter C1 If it is possible to acquire the numerical information, whether or not an instruction to update the numerical information is issued from the progress MPU 102 is arbitrary. In the first embodiment, not only an instruction to update numerical information but also a process for setting a new initial value from the random number initial value counter CINI when the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 is updated once. In other words, the configuration may be made without depending on the instruction from the progress MPU 102. However, in this configuration, since it is necessary to accurately adjust the processing cycle of the update MPU 121 and the progress MPU 102 at the design stage of the pachinko machine 10, each of the above embodiments is not required. It is preferable that the numerical information is updated based on an instruction from the progress MPU 102 as described above.

  (8) In each of the above embodiments, the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121 are individually configured as chips, but both may be configured as one chip. However, in the point that the update MPU 121 can be used as it is when changing the use numerical value range, it is preferable to adopt a configuration in which the update MPU 121 is individually chipped as in the above embodiments.

  Further, the function of the update MPU 121 may be provided on a board different from the main control board 101 on which the progress MPU 102 is mounted. In this case, a board different from the main control board 101 may be provided, and the board may be accommodated together with the main control board 101 in the board box 83 of the main control device 81. It is good also as a structure which has a function. In this way, by accommodating the chip or the substrate having the function of the update MPU 121 in the substrate box 83 in which the main control substrate 101 is accommodated, it is possible to make it difficult to perform fraud on the signal path.

  Although it is easy to perform fraud on the signal path, the function of the update MPU 121 may be provided in the payout control device 97 and the sound and light control device 82, and the power and launch control device 98 and the display control device 111 may be provided. It is good also as a structure provided in. For example, when the payout control device 97 is provided with the above function, the control unit such as an MPU or CPU for controlling the payout device 96 based on an instruction from the progress MPU 102 may perform the function of the update MPU 121. Good.

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

  (9-1) For example, in a configuration in which backup power is supplied to the update-side volatile memory 124 in the update MPU 121, pointer information may be stored in the volatile memory 124. However, in the present configuration, when the act of illegally shutting off the backup power supply is performed, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1 cannot be changed. Thus, it is preferable to write the pointer information in the nonvolatile memory 123.

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

  By the way, when focusing on the effect that it is possible to invalidate the act of illegally shutting off the supply of backup power in the configuration (9-2), a function for updating the counter is provided separately from the progress MPU 102. However, the lottery process for changing the initial value in the progress MPU 102 may be executed.

  (9-3) For example, instead of using the pointer information and the initial value table, at least one of the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI when the supply of operating power is interrupted Is stored in the volatile memory 124 for update, and backup power is supplied to the volatile memory 124. When the supply of operating power is started next time, the stored numerical information is used as the initial value. The update of the random number counter C1 may be started. Even in this case, the initial value can be changed even if the progressing RWM 105 is cleared.

  Incidentally, when focusing on the effect that the initial value can be changed even if the progress RWM 105 is cleared, a configuration in which a function for updating the counter is provided separately from the progress MPU 102 is essential. Instead, for example, by setting an area excluded from clear in the progress RWM 105, and reading the information written during the operation power supply to the area when the operation power supply is started, the jackpot random number at that time The initial value of the counter C1 may be changed.

  (9-4) For example, at least one of the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI when the supply of operating power is interrupted is updated instead of the volatile memory 124 for updating It is good also as a structure memorize | stored in the non-volatile memory 123 for use. In (9-3) above, there is a concern about illegally shutting off the supply of backup power, but in the case of this configuration, such illegal activity can be invalidated.

  By the way, when paying attention to the effect that it becomes possible to invalidate the act of illegally cutting off the supply of backup power, the configuration in which the function of updating the counter is provided separately from the progress MPU 102 is not essential, For example, the progress ROM 104 is used for both reading and writing, and information written during the supply of operating power to the progress ROM 104 is read when the supply of operating power is started. It is good also as a structure which fluctuates a value. In order to prevent unauthorized rewriting of programs and data stored in the progress ROM 104, a non-volatile and read / write memory (for example, a flash memory) is provided separately from the progress ROM 104, and the memory is provided in the memory. On the other hand, information (data) for changing the initial value may be written.

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

  (10) The update timing of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI is not limited to the configuration in each of the above embodiments, and is arbitrary. In the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the update of the numerical information of the random number initial value counter CINI is performed independently in the update MPU 121 regardless of the instruction from the progress MPU 102. It is good also as a structure to be called. Further, it is not essential that the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI is updated in ascending order, but may be configured in descending order.

  (11) A read / write memory accessible by both the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121 is provided, and the common memory has a one-to-one correspondence with the types of instructions from the progress MPU 102 to the update MPU 121. It is good also as a structure which provides a flag. In this case, when the progress MPU 102 gives an instruction to the update MPU 121, “1” is set to the flag corresponding to the content of the instruction, and the update MPU 121 sets the flag according to the type of flag for which “1” is set. The processing corresponding to that is executed. For example, when the progressing MPU 102 instructs to update numerical information for a predetermined counter, the updating MPU 121 sets “1” to a predetermined flag set in the common memory, and the updating MPU 121 checks the flag to confirm the above. The numerical information is updated for a predetermined counter. According to this configuration, it is not necessary to directly exchange information between the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121. In this configuration, the progress MPU 102 and the update MPU 121 are not individually chipped, but may be configured as a single chip.

  (12) The hold information related to winning in the upper working port 33 and the hold information related to winning in the lower working port 34 are stored separately, and the hold information related to winning in the lower working port 34 has priority. The structure digested may be applied, and conversely, the structure in which the hold information related to winning in the upper working port 33 is preferentially digested may be applied.

  Further, in the above configuration, the plurality of operation ports are not arranged vertically, but the first operation port corresponding to the upper operation port 33 and the second operation port corresponding to the lower operation port 34 are arranged on the left and right. It is good also as a structure arranged in parallel, It is good also as a structure in which these both operation ports were arranged in parallel diagonally. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which arrange | positions both operation openings apart so that only the winning to the 1st operation opening or the winning to the 2nd operation opening can be aimed according to the operation mode of the launching handle 54.

  Further, in the above configuration, the main display unit 43 is acquired based on the first display area for displaying the result of the determination of whether or not the hold information is acquired based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the winning of the lower operating port 34. A second display area for displaying the result of the determination of whether or not the held information is correct may be provided. In this case, the change display of the pattern in the first display area is based on whether or not the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 33 is the target of the determination of the success or failure. Is started and a stop result corresponding to the determination of the success / failure is displayed, and the change display for one game time is ended. In addition, the change display of the pattern is displayed in the second display area based on whether the hold information acquired based on the winning to the lower working port 34 is the target of the determination of the success or failure. At the same time, the stop result corresponding to the determination of success / failure is displayed, and the display of the variation of one game time is ended.

  (13) A player in the case where the hold information related to winning in the upper working port 33 becomes a target of the determination of the success / failure and in the case where the hold information related to winning a prize in the lower operating port 34 becomes the target of the determination of the success / failure It is good also as a structure from which the profit which is obtained differs. In the configuration in which a plurality of operation ports are provided, the number of operation ports is not limited to two, and may be three or more. Moreover, it is good also as a structure provided with only one working port.

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

  (15) The device for executing the effect for game times is not limited to the symbol display device 41, and the effect for effect for game times is executed by operating a decorative member provided in a movable manner. It is also possible to have a configuration in which an effect for game times is executed by turning on a predetermined light emitting unit, or a configuration in which an effect for game times is executed by a combination of all or a part of the above aspects. Good.

  (16) In each of the above-described embodiments, one game turn in the main display unit 43 is started based on whether or not the main controller 81 determines whether or not, but the present invention is not limited to this. On the other hand, when the condition for determining whether or not the main control device 81 is satisfied is satisfied, the game times are started at a timing before the timing when the determination is actually made, and the determination is made after that. It is good also as a structure by which the subsequent display mode, display continuation time, and stop result in the game time are determined. In this case, the main control device 81 first transmits a change command when the game turn start timing is reached, and then determines whether or not the game is correct, determines the display duration, and determines the type. The configuration may be such that commands are transmitted, and the transmission timing of these time commands and type commands may be shifted.

  (17) In each of the above embodiments, the main display unit 43 is configured to display a stop result corresponding to each game result. However, instead of this, the main display unit 43 may be omitted. Even if it is a game result, it is good also as a structure by which a common stop result is displayed on the main display part 43, and a stop result is displayed on the main display part 43 at random, and as a result from the display of the main display part 43 It is good also as a structure which cannot identify which game result it is.

  (18) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above-described embodiments, such as pachinko machines that release a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or games in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a big hit when a ball enters, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and the like.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has passed, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are started to start rotating a reel.

<Invention Group Extracted from Each Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. Numerical values held in numerical information storage means (a jackpot random number counter C1 in the first to third and sixth embodiments and a random number initial value counter CINI in the fourth to fifth embodiments) within a predetermined numerical range. Numerical information updating means (update MPU 121) for updating information;
The acquisition means for acquiring the numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied (in the first to third and sixth embodiments, a function for executing the hold information acquisition process in the progress MPU 102, the fourth In the fifth embodiment, a function of executing numerical value information of the random number initial value counter CINI in the progress MPU 102),
With
Predetermined processing using numerical information acquired by the acquisition means (in the first to third and sixth embodiments, determination processing using hold information, in the fourth to fifth embodiments, jackpot In a gaming machine in which a process of setting an initial value when the numerical information of the random number counter C1 makes one round is executed,
The numerical information storage means is capable of holding numerical information within a predetermined base numerical range,
The numerical information updating means includes
Setting means for setting a usage numerical value range that is included in the base numerical value range and narrower than the base numerical value range (in the first and second embodiments, the function of executing step S201, in the third embodiment A function of executing the process of step S1101, a function of executing the process of step S1301 in the fourth to fifth embodiments, a function of executing the process of step S1801 in the sixth embodiment),
Update execution means for updating the numerical information held in the numerical information storage means within the use numerical value range set by the setting means (function for executing update-side periodic processing in the update MPU 121);
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A1, a numerical range used in the gaming machine for updating the numerical information is set within the base numerical range. Thereby, even if it is a case where the numerical value range used with the change of the specification of a gaming machine is changed, a numerical value information update means can be utilized as it is. Therefore, it is possible to suitably change the numerical range to be used.

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

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

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

  According to the feature A3, since the use numerical value range is set when the supply of the operating power is started, it is not necessary to set the use numerical value range in advance at the time of product shipment. Can complete the setting of the used numerical value range before the numerical information of the numerical information updating means needs to be acquired by the acquisition means.

  When the configuration is such that “the setting means is to set the use numerical value range every time the supply of operating power is started”, every time the supply of operating power is started. Since the use numerical value range is set, the accuracy of the use numerical value range can be improved.

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

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

Feature A5. When the supply of operating power is started, the update execution unit is configured to select an initial value selected from a predetermined information group for initial values (initial value table for jackpot random numbers, initial value table for random number initial values). Updating the numerical information from the value,
The initial value information group is set so that all numerical information included in the base numerical value range can be selected as the initial value,
Selection restriction means (first to second) for restricting selection of an initial value out of the use numerical value range when the initial value is selected from the initial value information group in the update execution means. In the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S204, in the third embodiment of the function of executing the process of step S1105, in the fourth to fifth embodiments, the function of executing the process of step S1304, 6. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, further comprising a function of executing the processing of step S1803 in the sixth embodiment.

  According to the feature A5, since the initial value of the numerical information updating unit at the start of the supply of the operating power varies, the operating power is shut off and the supply of the operating power is started. Trying to cheat through initialization makes it harder to do it. In this case, since all the numerical information included in the base numerical value range can be selected as an initial value at the start of supply of operating power, it is limited that an initial value that is out of the used numerical value range is selected. Even if the configuration is such that the configuration of the feature A1 is provided so that the numerical range to be used can be suitably changed, the above countermeasure against fraud can be performed.

Feature A6. In addition to having the acquisition means and a progress control means (progress MPU 102) for controlling the progress of the game by executing processing according to the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means,
An update control means (update MPU 121) having the numerical information update means is provided separately from the progress control means,
The use numerical value range is set by the setting means based on the progress control means supplying the use numerical value range information to the update control means. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature A6, when changing the numerical value range to be used, the contents of the control means for progress need only be changed, and the control means for update can be used as it is. Therefore, it becomes possible to use the control means for updating in common between gaming machines with different numerical value ranges to be used, and it is possible to suitably perform member management.

Feature A7. The acquisition means executes determination of whether or not the acquisition condition is satisfied at every predetermined execution timing (the processing of step S701 in the first to third and sixth embodiments). The numerical value information is acquired when it is determined by the establishment determination means that the acquisition condition is satisfied,
Control modes in the progress control unit and the update control unit so that the determination by the establishment determination unit is performed at least once when the numerical information is updated in the numerical information update unit. Is set, and the gaming machine according to Feature A6.

  According to the feature A7, even in the configuration in which the control unit for progress and the control unit for update are provided, any numerical information included in the use numerical value range can be acquired by the control unit for progress. It becomes possible. As a result, when a predetermined lottery is performed using the numerical information of the numerical information updating means, the winning probability can be set satisfactorily.

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

  According to the feature A8, the numerical information updating means does not update the numerical information independently by the updating control means but based on an instruction from the progressing control means. When a predetermined lottery is performed using information, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an event in which it is impossible to acquire the predetermined numerical information included in the used numerical value range in the progress control means.

  Feature A9. The update execution means updates the numerical information in descending order or ascending order within the usage numerical range, and as a result of the update, the numerical information is the minimum value and the maximum of the usage numerical range. One of the values is set to the other based on the fact that the value has become one, and the other is set without depending on the instruction from the control means for progress. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature A9, updating the numerical information of the numerical information updating means requires an update instruction of the progress control means, while the numerical information loop of the numerical information update means is based on an instruction from the progress control means. Therefore, it is possible to achieve the excellent effect as described in the feature A8 while suppressing the processing load of the control means for progress.

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

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

  Feature A11. As the predetermined processing, a player determines whether or not the numerical information acquired by the acquiring unit corresponds to predetermined information, and if the predetermined information corresponds to the predetermined information, the player The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A10, further comprising control means (progress MPU 102) for executing a process for granting a bonus to the player.

  According to the feature A11, the numerical information updating unit for performing the lottery to determine whether or not to give a privilege can have the excellent effects as described above.

Feature A12. Numerical values held in numerical information storage means (a jackpot random number counter C1 in the first to third and sixth embodiments and a random number initial value counter CINI in the fourth to fifth embodiments) within a predetermined numerical range. Numerical information updating means (update MPU 121) for updating information;
The acquisition means for acquiring the numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied (in the first to third and sixth embodiments, a function for executing the hold information acquisition process in the progress MPU 102, the fourth In the fifth embodiment, a function of executing numerical value information of the random number initial value counter CINI in the progress MPU 102),
With
Predetermined processing using numerical information acquired by the acquisition means (in the first to third and sixth embodiments, determination processing using hold information, in the fourth to fifth embodiments, jackpot In a gaming machine in which a process of setting an initial value when the numerical information of the random number counter C1 makes one round is executed,
The numerical information updating means includes
Setting means for setting a use numerical value range (in the first to second embodiments, the function of executing the process of step S201, in the third embodiment of the function of executing the process of step S1101, fourth to fifth In the embodiment, a function of executing the process of step S1301, in the sixth embodiment of the function of executing the process of step S1801),
Update execution means for updating the numerical information held in the numerical information storage means within the use numerical value range set by the setting means (function for executing update-side periodic processing in the update MPU 121);
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A12, a numerical range used in the gaming machine for updating numerical information is set. Thereby, even if it is a case where the numerical value range used with the change of the specification of a gaming machine is changed, a numerical value information update means can be utilized as it is. Therefore, it is possible to suitably change the numerical range to be used.

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

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

  For example, a lottery lottery is performed using the numerical information of the numerical information updating means acquired on the condition of entering the operation port, and the lottery result is notified by a display device or the like. A configuration in which a special game state such as opening is developed is known. There is also known a configuration in which the contents of the effect on the display device are determined by lottery using numerical information updating means different from the numerical information updating means.

  As a numerical information updating unit, a configuration is known that uses a random number counter that is updated by +1 in a very small time unit such as a unit of several ms and is returned to the minimum value when the maximum value is reached. For example, if the random number counter is 0 to 299, the numerical information starts from 0 and returns to 0 when it reaches 299. And, for example, when a random number counter is used for the winning lottery as described above, if the numerical information acquired from the random number counter at the timing of entering the operation port is numerical information corresponding to a predetermined hit, It is processed.

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

  Here, if the design of the numerical range of the random number counter is performed again as described above every time the model is changed, the design work becomes complicated. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in the lottery configuration using the random number counter.

  Although the above description has focused on the pachinko machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the timing of entering the operating port, the same problem applies to other gaming machines such as slot machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the start lever operation timing. There is.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. Information storage means (progress RWM 104) that requires external power supply to store and store information;
Grant correspondence update means for updating numerical information held in the grant correspondence storage means (big hit random number counter C1) within a predetermined numerical range (in the first to third embodiments, the processing of steps S807 to S812 is executed). A function, a function of executing the processes of steps S1401 to S1407 in the fourth to fifth embodiments, a function of executing the processes of steps S1901 to S1906 in the sixth embodiment),
When the information storage means is used for both reading and writing, a predetermined process is executed, and when the numerical information acquired when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied corresponds to the predetermined information Grant corresponding execution means for executing a process for giving a predetermined privilege to a person (a function for executing a hold information acquisition process and a special figure special electric control process in the progress MPU 102);
In a gaming machine equipped with
Fluctuation execution means that fluctuates numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage means when at least initialization of information stored in the information storage means has been executed (steps S202 to S206 in the first and second embodiments) A function for executing the processes of Steps S1103 to S1112 in the third embodiment, and a function for executing the processes of Steps S1210 and S1302 to S1306 in the fourth to fifth embodiments. In the sixth embodiment, a gaming machine is provided with a function of executing the processes of steps S1802 to S1805 and S1909.

  According to the feature B1, even when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage unit is intentionally executed, the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage unit at that timing varies, so the information storage unit Even if the act of trying to obtain a privilege illegally is performed by intentionally performing the initialization, it is possible to suppress the grant of the privilege. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress fraud that intentionally leads the result of the lottery using the numerical information to the result of obtaining the predetermined privilege.

Feature B2. The initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is configured to be executed on at least one condition that supply of operating power is newly started,
Regardless of whether or not the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means has been executed, the fluctuation execution means starts the supply of the operating power and updates the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage means first. The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the gaming machine is configured to change an initial value when started.

  By obtaining the numerical information of the assignment correspondence storage means when the supply of the operating power is stopped illegally and starting the supply of the operating power without causing initialization of the information stored in the information storage means, A fraudulent act that intentionally leads the result of the lottery to the result that a predetermined privilege is obtained is assumed. On the other hand, according to the feature B2, since the initial value of the assignment correspondence storage unit fluctuates regardless of whether or not the initialization of the information storage unit has been executed, it is possible to suppress such fraud. .

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

  According to the feature B3, since the initial value of the numerical information of the assignment correspondence storage unit when the supply of the operating power is started is fluctuated, the supply of the operating power is intentionally interrupted to obtain a privilege illegally. Even if the act of doing is performed, the initial value of the assignment correspondence storage means is not fixed. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress fraud that intentionally leads the result of the lottery using the numerical information to the result of obtaining the predetermined privilege.

  In addition, even if a fraudulent act that intentionally leads the result of the lottery to the result of obtaining a predetermined privilege is achieved by completely shutting down the power supply including backup power for storing information. The initial value of the grant correspondence storage means can be changed as before, and it can be prevented that a predetermined privilege is given through such an illegal act.

  In addition, the execution of the process for changing the initial value of the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage means is not all collected at the timing when the supply of the operating power is started, but before the operating power is Partially distributed in the situation where the supply is made. As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the cheating while reducing the processing load when the supply of operating power is started.

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

  According to the feature B4, when the dedicated storage means is used for both reading and writing, there is a concern that information used for processing for giving a predetermined privilege may be illegally rewritten, which is not preferable for fraud countermeasures. On the other hand, information for changing the initial value of the assignment correspondence storage means when the supply of operating power is started is stored in a specific storage means provided separately from the dedicated storage means. Thereby, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved without causing the above-described disadvantages.

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

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

Feature B6. The grant correspondence update unit updates the numeric information of the grant correspondence storage unit from a predetermined initial value in the predetermined numeric range, and within the predetermined numeric range without becoming the same numeric information in the process The state in which all the included numerical information is set once is regarded as one update cycle, and when the update of the numerical information in a predetermined cycle is completed, the numerical information in the next cycle can be updated from the new initial value. Is,
When the initial value updating storage means (random number initial value counter CINI) is used to update the numerical information for the initial value and the numerical information in the next round is updated in the assignment correspondence updating means Initial value information updating means for providing numerical value information for the initial value as a new initial value (in the first to third embodiments, the function of executing the processing in steps S801 to S806, the fourth to fifth implementations) Is provided with a function for executing the processing of steps S1501 to S1504, and in the sixth embodiment, the MPU 102 for progress is provided.
The game according to the feature B4 or B5, wherein the specific storage unit stores in advance information necessary for executing the updating of the numerical information for the initial value in the initial value information updating unit. Machine.

  According to the feature B6, the information for changing the initial value of the numerical information of the assignment correspondence storage unit when the supply of the operating power is started is performed by the initial value information updating unit to update the numerical value information for the initial value. Information necessary for this is read / written from / to the specific storage means stored in advance. As a result, the hardware configuration can be simplified and the processing load can be reduced compared to a configuration in which a storage unit for reading and writing information for changing the initial value is provided alone. It can play using the structure of.

  Furthermore, the information necessary for setting the initial value of the assignment correspondence storage means can be collected in the specific storage means, and it is possible to optimize the processing related to the reading of information.

Feature B7. Information necessary for updating the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage means in the assignment correspondence update means (program and data of the progress MPU 102 in the fourth to fifth embodiments) is stored in advance in the dedicated storage means. While remembered
Information (program and data of the updating MPU 121 in the fourth to fifth embodiments) necessary for executing the updating of the numerical value information for the initial value in the initial value information updating unit is stored in the specific storage unit in advance. The gaming machine according to Feature B6, wherein the gaming machine is stored.

  According to the feature B7, information necessary for executing the update of the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage unit is stored in advance in the dedicated storage unit used exclusively for reading. Thereby, it is possible to obtain the excellent effect as described in the feature B6 while preventing unauthorized rewriting of information necessary for executing the update of the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage unit.

  Feature B8. The fluctuation execution means writes predetermined numerical information updated every time when a predetermined update timing is reached in a situation where the operating power is being supplied to the specific storage means, and the supply of the operating power is started. In this case, the written predetermined numerical information is read out, and the initial value corresponding to the read predetermined numerical information is set as the initial value of the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage means when the supply of the operating power is started. The gaming machine according to any one of features B3 to B7, characterized in that:

  According to the feature B8, the process for making the initial value of the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage means irregular when the supply of operating power is started is executed in a situation where the operating power is supplied. The Thereby, it becomes possible to promote the irregularization of the initial value while reducing the processing load when the supply of the operating power is started.

Feature B9. The grant correspondence update unit updates the numeric information of the grant correspondence storage unit from a predetermined initial value in the predetermined numeric range, and within the predetermined numeric range without becoming the same numeric information in the process The state in which all the included numerical information is set once is regarded as one update cycle, and when the update of the numerical information in a predetermined cycle is completed, the numerical information in the next cycle can be updated from the new initial value. Is,
When the initial value updating storage means (random number initial value counter CINI) is used to update the numerical information for the initial value and the numerical information in the next round is updated in the assignment correspondence updating means An initial value information update unit (function to execute the processing of steps S1501 to S1504 in the fourth to fifth embodiments) that provides numerical information for the initial value as a new initial value;
The initial value information update means includes the variation execution means, and is provided as a separate chip or a separate substrate from the advance control means (progress MPU 102) having the assignment correspondence execution means and the assignment correspondence storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B8, wherein:

  According to the feature B9, since the initial value information update unit is provided as a separate chip or a separate substrate from the progression control unit, the processing load on the progression control unit can be reduced. Moreover, it becomes possible to perform member management satisfactorily by being provided as a separate chip or a separate substrate. Furthermore, since the initial value information updating means has the fluctuation execution means, it is possible to consolidate the functions for supplying the initial value of the assignment correspondence storage means, and the processing relating to the supply and setting of the initial value can be performed. It is possible to perform well.

  In this case, the assignment correspondence storage means and the assignment correspondence update means are not concentrated on the initial value information update means side but are integrated on the progress control means side. As a result, even if the signal path between the initial value information updating means and the progress control means is fraudulent, it can remain fraudulent with respect to the information for the initial value, and the acquisition target of the acquisition means This is not directly applicable to numerical information. Therefore, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved while preventing the numerical information that is the acquisition target of the acquisition unit from being directly fraudulent.

Feature B10. The assignment correspondence storage means is configured to hold numerical information within a predetermined base numerical value range,
The grant correspondence update means includes:
Setting means for setting a usage numerical value range that is included in the base numerical value range and narrower than the base numerical value range (in the first and second embodiments, the function of executing step S201, in the third embodiment A function of executing the process of step S1101, a function of executing the process of step S1301 in the fourth to fifth embodiments, a function of executing the process of step S1801 in the sixth embodiment),
Update execution means for updating numerical information held in the assignment correspondence storage means within the use numerical value range set by the setting means (function for executing update-side periodic processing in the update MPU 121);
With
When the supply of operating power is started, the variation execution means updates the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage means from an initial value selected from a predetermined initial value information group (initial value table). The initial value is changed by starting,
The initial value information group is set so that all numerical information included in the base numerical value range can be selected as the initial value,
Selection restriction means (first to second) for restricting selection of an initial value out of the use numerical value range when the initial value is selected from the initial value information group in the variation execution means. In the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S204, in the third embodiment of the function of executing the process of step S1105, in the fourth to fifth embodiments, the function of executing the process of step S1304, 6. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B9, including a function of executing the processing of step S1803 in the sixth embodiment.

  According to the feature B10, the numerical range used in the gaming machine for updating the numerical information is set within the base numerical range. Thereby, even if it is a case where the numerical value range used with the change of the specification of a gaming machine is changed, the provision correspondence update means can be used as it is. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to vary the initial value when the supply of operating power is started within the use numerical value range.

Feature B11. The grant correspondence update unit updates the numeric information of the grant correspondence storage unit from a predetermined initial value in the predetermined numeric range, and within the predetermined numeric range without becoming the same numeric information in the process The state in which all the included numerical information is set once is regarded as one update cycle, and when the update of the numerical information in a predetermined cycle is completed, the numerical information in the next cycle can be updated from the new initial value. Is,
When the initial value updating storage means (random number initial value counter CINI) is used to update the numerical information for the initial value and the numerical information in the next round is updated in the assignment correspondence updating means Initial value information updating means for providing numerical value information for the initial value as a new initial value (function for executing the processing of steps S801 to S806 in the first to third embodiments, or the fourth to fifth A function of executing the processing of step S1501 to step S1504 in the embodiment)
Any one of the characteristics B1 to B10, wherein the change execution means changes not only the numerical information of the assignment correspondence storage means but also the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value. Game machines.

  According to the feature B11, the numerical information of the storage unit for updating the initial value is also changed, so that it is more difficult to grasp the initial value in each update cycle illegally. Therefore, it is possible to make it more difficult to perform an illegal act that intentionally leads to a result of obtaining a predetermined privilege.

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

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is known as a kind of gaming machine. Such a gaming machine, for example, performs a lottery that is unsuccessful on the condition that the entrance to the operating opening, and after notifying the result of the lottery by a display device etc. Is unfolded. Here, the winning lottery is performed by acquiring numerical information such as a random number, and a random number counter is used as numerical information updating means for determining the numerical information.

  As a random number counter, a configuration using an area corresponding to a predetermined number of bits in a read / write memory provided with a CPU is known. In this case, for example, +1 is updated every minute time unit such as several ms, and when the maximum value is reached, the value is returned to the minimum value.

  More specifically, if the random number counter is 0 to 299, the numerical information starts from 0 and returns to 0 when it reaches 299. Such numerical information is acquired at the timing of entering the operation port, and when the numerical information is numerical information corresponding to jackpot, it is processed as winning.

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

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

  However, a reset is performed by shutting off the power supply device of the gaming machine, etc., and the numerical information is forcibly returned to 0, and the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot acts as if there was a ball entering the operating port. If the board is mounted on a gaming machine, it is meaningless to randomize the initial value. Therefore, in this respect, the above measures are still considered incomplete.

  Although the above description has focused on pachinko machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the timing of entering the operating port, the same problem applies to other gaming machines such as slot machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the start lever operation timing. There is.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. Within a predetermined numerical range, numerical information storage means (a jackpot random number counter C1 or a random number initial value counter CINI in the first to third embodiments, a random number initial value counter CINI in the fourth to fifth embodiments, a sixth In the embodiment, numerical information updating means (update MPU 121) for updating numerical information held in the jackpot random number counter C1),
Acquisition means for acquiring the numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied (functions for executing holding information acquisition processing in the first to third and sixth embodiments, fourth to fifth implementations) (The function for executing the process of step S1405) and the process using numerical information acquired by the acquisition means (in the first to third and sixth embodiments, the special figure special electric control process, the first In the fourth to fifth embodiments, the progress control means (progress MPU 102) for executing steps S1406 to S1407),
With
The numerical information update means is provided so that the numerical information can be updated even in a situation where a predetermined process is being executed in the progress control means.
The progress control means is an update instruction means (first to third instructions) for instructing the numerical information update means to update the numerical information when it is time to update numerical information in the numerical information updating means. In the present embodiment, the function of executing steps S501 and S601, in the fourth to fifth embodiments, the function of executing processes corresponding to step S501, and in the sixth embodiment, corresponds to step S601. Function to execute processing)
A gaming machine, wherein when the update instruction is given by the update instruction means, the numerical information update means updates the numerical information.

  According to the feature C1, since the numerical information updating unit is provided separately from the progress control unit, the processing load of the progress control unit can be reduced. In the configuration in which the processing load is reduced as described above, the numerical information update unit updates the numerical information in accordance with the update instruction from the progress control unit. As a result, the processing load can be reduced while the update timing of the numerical information is under the control of the control means for progress.

Feature C2. The acquisition means executes determination of whether or not the acquisition condition is satisfied at every predetermined execution timing (the processing of step S701 in the first to third and sixth embodiments). The numerical value information is acquired when it is determined by the establishment determination means that the acquisition condition is satisfied,
When the numerical information is updated by the numerical information updating means, a timing at which the update instruction is issued from the update instruction means is set so that the determination by the establishment determination means is performed at least once. The gaming machine according to Feature C1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized in that:

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

  Feature C3. The numerical information updating means updates the numerical information in descending order or ascending order within the predetermined numerical range, and as a result of the update, the numerical information is a minimum of the predetermined numerical range. One of the value and the maximum value is set to the other, and the other is set without depending on an instruction from the control means for progress. A gaming machine according to the feature C1 or C2.

  According to the feature C3, updating the numerical information of the numerical information updating means requires an update instruction of the progress control means, while the numerical information loop of the numerical information update means is based on an instruction from the progress control means. Therefore, it is possible to achieve an excellent effect as described in the feature C1 while suppressing the processing load of the control means for progress.

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

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

Feature C5. The progress control means controls the progress of the game by using the information storage means (progress RWM 105) that requires external power supply for information storage and holding for both reading and writing, and the acquisition means When the acquired numerical information corresponds to predetermined information, a predetermined privilege is given,
The numerical information updating means is a variable execution means (first to second implementations) for changing numerical information in the numerical information storage means when at least initialization of information stored in the information storage means is executed. The function of executing steps S202 to S206 in the embodiment, the function of executing steps S1103 to S1112 in the third embodiment, or the steps S1802 to S1805 and S1909 in the sixth embodiment. A gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C4, characterized in that the gaming machine is provided with a function of executing processing.

  According to the feature C5, even when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is intentionally executed, the numerical information in the numerical information storage means at that timing varies, so the information storage means Even if the act of trying to obtain a privilege illegally is performed by intentionally performing the initialization, it is possible to suppress the grant of the privilege. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress fraud that intentionally leads the result of the lottery using the numerical information to the result of obtaining the predetermined privilege. Furthermore, since the configuration of the feature C1 is provided and the numerical information update means is provided separately from the progress control means, the above-mentioned fraud countermeasures can be performed while reducing the processing load of the progress control means. Can be applied.

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

  According to the feature C6, since not only the numerical information update unit but also the initial value information update unit is provided separately from the progress control unit, the processing load of the progress control unit can be further reduced. .

Feature C7. The progress control means controls the progress of the game by using the information storage means (progress RWM 105) that requires external power supply for information storage and holding for both reading and writing, and the acquisition means When the acquired numerical information corresponds to predetermined information, a predetermined privilege is given,
An update control means (update MPU 121) provided with the initial value information update means and the numerical information update means and provided separately from the progress control means is stored in at least the information storage means. Change execution means for changing the numerical information in the numerical information storage means and the numerical value information in the initial value updating storage means when the initialization of the information is executed (step S202 in the first and second embodiments) The gaming machine according to Feature C6, which includes a function for executing the process of Step S210 or a function for executing the processes of Step S1102 to Step S1112 in the third embodiment.

  According to the feature C7, even when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage unit is intentionally executed, the numerical information in the numerical information storage unit at that timing varies, so the information storage unit Even if the act of trying to obtain a privilege illegally is performed by intentionally performing the initialization, it is possible to suppress the grant of the privilege. In addition, the numerical value information in the storage means for updating the initial value is also changed, so that it is more difficult to grasp the initial value in each update cycle illegally. Therefore, it is possible to make it more difficult to perform an illegal act that intentionally leads to a result of obtaining a predetermined privilege.

  Furthermore, since the configuration of the feature C6 is provided and the control means for updating is provided separately from the control means for progress, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the control means for progress and It is possible to take measures.

  Feature C8. The feature C7 is characterized in that the change execution means can change the numerical information when the numerical information in the numerical information storage means and the numerical information in the initial value update storage means are changed. The gaming machine described.

  According to the feature C8, even if the numerical information of the numerical information storage unit at the timing when the initialization of the information storage unit is executed is obtained illegally, it is difficult to grasp the numerical information of the storage unit for updating the initial value. It becomes. As a result, the numerical information in the numerical information storage means at the timing when the initialization of the information storage means is illegally obtained, so that the numerical information in the initial value update storage means is grasped, and the numerical information storage means It becomes possible to suppress an act of trying to obtain a privilege illegally after the renewal lap.

Feature C9. Grant correspondence update means (in the fourth to fifth embodiments) for updating numerical information held in the grant correspondence storage means (the jackpot random number counter C1 in the fourth to fifth embodiments) within a predetermined numerical range. A function of executing the processing of steps S1401 to S1407),
The grant correspondence update unit updates the numeric information of the grant correspondence storage unit from a predetermined initial value in the predetermined numeric range, and within the predetermined numeric range without becoming the same numeric information in the process. The state in which all the included numerical information is set once is regarded as one update cycle, and when the update of the numerical information in a predetermined cycle is completed, the numerical information in the next cycle can be updated from the new initial value. Is,
The numerical information updating means is initial value information updating means (update MPU 121 in the fourth to fifth embodiments) for updating the numerical information for the initial value using the numerical information storage means,
When the numerical information in the next lap is updated in the grant correspondence update unit, the numerical value information for the initial value is acquired by the acquisition unit as the new initial value, and the acquired information is acquired as the process used. Numerical information is set in the assignment correspondence storage means as the new initial value,
The initial value information update means is provided as a separate chip or a separate substrate from the progress control means,
The game machine according to any one of features C1 to C5, wherein the control means for progress includes the grant correspondence storage means and the grant correspondence update means.

  According to the feature C9, since the initial value information update unit is provided as a separate chip or a separate substrate from the progress control unit, the member management can be performed satisfactorily.

  In this case, the assignment correspondence storage means and the assignment correspondence update means are not concentrated on the initial value information update means side but are integrated on the progress control means side. As a result, even if the signal path between the initial value information updating means and the progress control means is fraudulent, it can remain fraudulent with respect to the information for the initial value, and the acquisition target of the acquisition means This is not directly applicable to numerical information. Therefore, the above-described excellent effects can be achieved while preventing the numerical information that is the acquisition target of the acquisition unit from being directly fraudulent.

Feature C10. Numerical information updating means (update MPU 121) for updating numerical information held in numerical information storage means (big hit random number counter C1 in the first to third and sixth embodiments) within a predetermined numerical range;
In addition to having an acquisition unit (a function for executing the hold information acquisition process in the first to third and sixth embodiments) that acquires the numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied, the acquisition unit Control means (progress MPU 102) for executing the process using the numerical information acquired by the process (the special figure special electric control process in the first to third and sixth embodiments);
With
The numerical information update means is provided so that the numerical information can be updated even in a situation where a predetermined process is being executed in the progress control means.
The acquisition means executes determination of whether or not the acquisition condition is satisfied at every predetermined execution timing (the processing of step S701 in the first to third and sixth embodiments). The numerical value information is acquired when it is determined by the establishment determination means that the acquisition condition is satisfied,
When the numerical information is updated in the numerical information updating means, the control mode in the progression control means and the numerical information updating means is such that the determination by the establishment determination means is performed at least once. A gaming machine characterized by being set.

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

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

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

  For example, a lottery lottery is performed using the numerical information of the numerical information updating means acquired on the condition of entering the operation port, and the lottery result is notified by a display device or the like. A configuration in which a special game state such as opening is developed is known. There is also known a configuration in which the contents of the effect on the display device are determined by lottery using numerical information updating means different from the numerical information updating means.

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

  More specifically, if the random number counter is 0 to 299, the numerical information starts from 0 and returns to 0 when it reaches 299. And, for example, when a random number counter is used for the winning lottery as described above, if the numerical information acquired from the random number counter at the timing of entering the operation port is numerical information corresponding to a predetermined hit, It is processed.

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

  Although the above description has focused on the pachinko machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the timing of entering the operating port, the same problem applies to other gaming machines such as slot machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the start lever operation timing. There is.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. Information storage means (progress RWM 105) that requires external power supply to store and hold information;
Update the numerical information held in the assignment correspondence storage means (the jackpot random number counter C1 in the first to third embodiments) within a predetermined numerical range, update the numerical information from a predetermined initial value, and the same The state in which all the numerical information included in the predetermined numerical range is set once without updating the numerical information, and the update of the numerical information in the predetermined lap is completed when one update cycle is completed. An assignment correspondence updating means (function for executing the processing of steps S807 to S812 in the first to third embodiments) capable of updating the numerical information in the next round from the initial value;
The initial value updating storage means (random number initial value counter CINI in the first to third embodiments) is used to update the numerical value information for the initial value, and the addition correspondence updating means in the next round Initial value information updating means for providing numerical information for the initial value as the new initial value when the numerical information is updated (the processing of steps S801 to S806 in the first to third embodiments is executed) Function)
When the information storage means is used for both reading and writing, a predetermined process is executed, and the numerical information acquired when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied corresponds to the predetermined information. Grant corresponding execution means (progress MPU 102 in the first to third embodiments) for executing a process (special drawing special electric power control process) for granting a predetermined privilege to a person,
In a gaming machine equipped with
At least when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed, the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage means is changed, and at least the information stored in the information storage means is initialized. Change execution means (step S202 to step S202 in the first and second embodiments) that can make the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value different from the changed numerical information of the assignment correspondence storage means A gaming machine having a function of executing the process of S210 or a function of executing the processes of steps S1102 to S1112 in the third embodiment.

  According to the feature D1, even if the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is intentionally executed, the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage means at that timing varies, so the information storage means Even if the act of trying to obtain a privilege illegally is performed by intentionally performing the initialization, it is possible to suppress the grant of the privilege.

  Further, even when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is intentionally executed, the numerical information in the storage means for updating the initial value is the numerical information resulting from the change in the assignment correspondence storage means And can be different. As a result, the numerical information in the numerical information storage means at the timing when the initialization of the information storage means is illegally obtained, so that the numerical information in the initial value update storage means is grasped, and the numerical information storage means It becomes possible to suppress an act of trying to obtain a privilege illegally after the renewal lap.

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

  According to the feature D2, not only the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage means but also the numerical information in the storage means for updating the initial value fluctuates, so that it is more difficult to grasp the initial value in each update cycle illegally. Become. Therefore, it is possible to make it more difficult to perform an illegal act that intentionally leads to a result of obtaining a predetermined privilege.

Feature D3. The initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is configured to be executed on at least one condition that supply of operating power is newly started,
Regardless of whether or not the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means has been executed, the fluctuation execution means starts the supply of the operating power and updates the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage means first. The initial value when starting operation and the initial value when updating of the numerical information of the storage means for updating the initial value is started for the first time when supply of the operating power is started are varied. A gaming machine according to feature D2.

  According to the feature D3, the numerical information of the assignment correspondence storage unit and the numerical value information of the storage unit for updating the initial value when the supply of operating power is stopped are illegally obtained, and the information stored in the information storage unit By starting the supply of operating power without performing initialization, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts that intentionally lead the lottery result to the result that a predetermined privilege is obtained.

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

  According to the feature D4, an illegal act of intentionally leading the result of the lottery to the result of obtaining the predetermined privilege is performed by completely shutting off the power supply including the backup power for storing information. Even if it has been broken, the initial value of the grant correspondence storage means and the initial value of the storage means for updating the initial value can be changed as before, and the provision of a predetermined privilege through such an illegal act is suppressed. be able to.

  In addition, the execution of the process for changing the initial value of the numerical information in the assignment correspondence storage means and the initial value of the storage means for updating the initial value is all collected at the timing when the supply of operating power is started. Rather, it is partially distributed in a situation where operating power is supplied before that. As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the cheating while reducing the processing load when the supply of operating power is started.

Feature D5. The variation execution means is:
Numerical information of the assignment correspondence storage means from numerical information selected from the first information group (initial value table for jackpot random numbers) at least when initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed First update execution means (a function for executing the processing of step S202 to step S206 in the first and second embodiments) to start the update of
Numerical information selected from a second information group (initial value table for random number initial values) different from the first information group when at least initialization of information stored in the information storage means is executed Second update execution means (function for executing the processing of steps S207 to S210 in the first to second embodiments) for starting update of numerical information in the storage means for initial value update from
The gaming machine according to any one of features D2 to D4, characterized in that

  According to the feature D5, the processing for changing both the numerical information of the assignment correspondence storage means and the numerical information of the storage means for initial value updating when the initialization of the information stored in the information storage means is executed is good. Can be performed.

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

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is known as a kind of gaming machine. Such a gaming machine, for example, performs a lottery that is unsuccessful on the condition that the entrance to the operating opening, and after notifying the result of the lottery by a display device etc. Is unfolded. Here, the winning lottery is performed by acquiring numerical information such as a random number, and a random number counter is used as numerical information updating means for determining the numerical information.

  As a random number counter, a configuration using an area corresponding to a predetermined number of bits in a read / write memory provided with a CPU is known. In this case, for example, +1 is updated every minute time unit such as several ms, and when the maximum value is reached, the value is returned to the minimum value.

  More specifically, if the random number counter is 0 to 299, the numerical information starts from 0 and returns to 0 when it reaches 299. Such numerical information is acquired at the timing of entering the operation port, and when the numerical information is numerical information corresponding to jackpot, it is processed as winning.

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

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

  However, a reset is performed by shutting off the power supply device of the gaming machine, etc., and the numerical information is forcibly returned to 0, and the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot acts as if there was a ball entering the operating port. If the board is mounted on a gaming machine, it is meaningless to randomize the initial value. Therefore, in this respect, the above measures are still considered incomplete.

  Although the above description has focused on pachinko machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the timing of entering the operating port, the same problem applies to other gaming machines such as slot machines that draw lots of hits and misses depending on the start lever operation timing. There is.

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

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

  Revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine: equipped with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably starting display of the plurality of pictures due to the operation of the start operation means, and due to the operation of the stop operation means In addition, the game machine is configured such that the variable display of the plurality of patterns is stopped when a predetermined time elapses and a privilege is given to the player according to the pattern after the stop.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 102 ... Progression MPU, 104 ... Progression ROM, 105 ... Progression RWM, 121 ... Update MPU, 123 ... Update nonvolatile memory, 123a ... Initial value table storage area, 124 ... Update Volatile memory, C1 ... big hit random number counter, CINI ... random number initial value counter.

Claims (5)

Numerical information updating means for updating numerical information held in the numerical information storage means within a predetermined numerical range;
A progress control means for executing processing using the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means, and having an acquisition means for acquiring the numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied;
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The numerical information update means is provided so that the numerical information can be updated even in a situation where a predetermined process is being executed in the progress control means.
The progress control means includes an update instruction means for instructing the numerical information update means to update the numerical information when it is time to update the numerical information in the numerical information update means,
A gaming machine, wherein when the update instruction is given by the update instruction means, the numerical information update means updates the numerical information. The acquisition means includes establishment determination means for executing determination whether or not the acquisition condition is satisfied every time a predetermined execution timing is reached, and determines that the acquisition condition is satisfied in the establishment determination means. The numerical information is acquired when
When the numerical information is updated by the numerical information updating means, a timing at which the update instruction is issued from the update instruction means is set so that the determination by the establishment determination means is performed at least once. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:   The numerical information updating means updates the numerical information in descending order or ascending order within the predetermined numerical range, and as a result of the update, the numerical information is a minimum of the predetermined numerical range. One of the value and the maximum value is set to the other, and the other is set without depending on an instruction from the control means for progress. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. The numerical information updating means updates the numerical information from a predetermined initial value within the predetermined numerical range, and all numerical values included in the predetermined numerical range without becoming the same numerical information in the process The state in which the information is set once is set as one update lap, and when the update of the numerical information in a predetermined lap is completed, the numerical information in the next lap can be updated from the new initial value.
The control means for progress is
End determination means for determining whether or not the updating of numerical information in the predetermined lap has ended;
When it is determined by the end determination means that the update of numerical information in the predetermined lap has been completed, a start instruction is given to the numerical information update means to start updating the numerical information in the next lap. Start instruction means;
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2. The numerical information updating means starts updating the numerical information in the next round from the new initial value when the start instruction is given by the start instructing means. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3. A provision correspondence updating means for updating numerical information held in the provision correspondence storage means within a predetermined numerical range;
The grant correspondence update unit updates the numeric information of the grant correspondence storage unit from a predetermined initial value in the predetermined numeric range, and within the predetermined numeric range without becoming the same numeric information in the process. The state in which all the included numerical information is set once is regarded as one update cycle, and when the update of the numerical information in a predetermined cycle is completed, the numerical information in the next cycle can be updated from the new initial value. Is,
The numerical information updating means is initial value information updating means for updating the numerical information for the initial value using the numerical information storage means.
When the numerical information in the next lap is updated in the grant correspondence update unit, the numerical value information for the initial value is acquired by the acquisition unit as the new initial value, and the acquired information is acquired as the process used. Numerical information is set in the assignment correspondence storage means as the new initial value,
The initial value information update means is provided as a separate chip or a separate substrate from the progress control means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the progress control means includes the grant correspondence storage means and the grant correspondence update means.

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