JP6596936B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  It relates to gaming machines.

  A spinning-type game machine (slot machine) is a multi-row game machine in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery when a game start instruction device (start lever) is operated after a predetermined number of game medals have been inserted. The cylinder (reel) rotates, and as a result of stopping the rotation using a rotation stop device (stop button) for stopping the rotation, a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, “777” on the effective line) ”), The game type is generally of a type that shifts to a special gaming state that is more profitable for the player than the normal gaming state {for example, a gaming state in which the lottery probability of the winning combination is higher than in the normal state}. Is. Here, in the slot machine, there may be a case where an image for performance etc. for enhancing the fun of the game is displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal in a form synchronized with the rotation operation and the stop operation of the reel. In many cases, when a stop button or the like is operated, a game result is predicted and enjoyed while comparing a design displayed on the reel with an effect image displayed on the display.

  In addition, the pachinko game machine has a symbol called “special symbol” variably displayed on the display section such as 7-segment when the game ball enters the start opening (start chucker). Is in a specific mode (for example, “7”), a special game state that is more profitable for the player than the normal game state {contents that a special winning opening (attacker) that is normally closed is opened under predetermined conditions] Is a type that shifts to the so-called “digipachi” (conventional “first-class gaming machine”). Here, in order to reduce the burden of display control of special symbols that are directly linked to the interests of the player, in addition to the aforementioned “special symbols”, it is referred to as “decorative symbols” for the purpose of enhancing the fun of the game. The symbol to be displayed may be variably displayed on a display such as a liquid crystal having a size larger than that of the display unit in a form synchronized with the variation of the special symbol. And when the change of the special symbol is started, the decorative symbol also starts to change accordingly, and when the special symbol stops in a specific mode (for example, “7”), the decorative symbol also changes to the predetermined mode (for example, “777”). And many things are comprised so that a player can recognize clearly that transfer to a special game was decided because the decoration design stopped in the predetermined mode.

  This type of mechanism is common to many game machines of this type. The security of this type of game machine is regarded as a problem, and various measures for improving the security of many gaming machines of this type are being studied.

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  However, in recent years, fraudulent methods have become more complex and sophisticated (following the improvement in security in gaming machines), and further improvement is expected as a measure to increase security in gaming machines. There is a problem of being rare.

The gaming machine according to this aspect is
A main control board (for example, main control board M) for controlling the game progress;
An auxiliary control board (for example, a payout control board H) that is communicably connected to the main control board, and an authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) that stores authentication data is an auxiliary control board (for example, a payout control board). H) a rotary type gaming machine provided in
The auxiliary control board (for example, the payout control board H) is
Receives the power supply voltage for driving and performs predetermined initial settings.
After performing the predetermined initial setting, the authentication data is read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
Obtaining an authentication result based on the authentication data read from the authentication medium (eg, security dongle DG);
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
A specific initial setting is made by supplying the power supply voltage for driving,
After performing the specific initial settings, execute a specific internal confirmation process,
After executing the specific internal confirmation process, execute a confirmation waiting process for confirming information related to the authentication result,
When a specific authentication valid condition based on the information related to the authentication result is satisfied at the time of executing the confirmation waiting process, the normal process can be executed,
After executing the normal processing, the game value provided for the game is managed based on the player's input operation,
After a game value necessary for one game is input, a lottery process of a role that affects a game result in the game is executed based on a player's game start operation,
After the spinning cylinder rotates at a predetermined constant speed, the game result in the game is displayed on the spinning cylinder based on the player's rotation stopping operation.
When the game result of the game is displayed on all the shells, the game value is given based on the displayed game result,
When the supply of the driving power supply voltage is stopped before execution of the confirmation waiting process or during execution of the confirmation waiting process, a specific power-off process can be executed. The processing content is a revolving game machine characterized in that the processing content is different from the processing content in the normal power-off process that is executed when the supply of the driving power supply voltage is stopped while the game is in progress.
In addition, the gaming machine according to this aspect is
An authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) storing authentication data is provided on the main control board (for example, main control board M), which includes a main control board (for example, main control board M) for controlling the game progress. It is a spinning machine,
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
A specific initial setting is made by supplying the power supply voltage for driving,
After performing the specific initial settings, execute a specific internal confirmation process,
After executing the specific internal confirmation process, the authentication data is read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
After reading the authentication data from the authentication medium (for example, the security dongle DG), a confirmation waiting process for confirming information related to an authentication result based on the authentication data is executed.
When a specific authentication valid condition based on the information related to the authentication result is satisfied at the time of executing the confirmation waiting process, the normal process can be executed,
After executing the normal processing, the game value provided for the game is managed based on the player's input operation,
After a game value necessary for one game is input, a lottery process of a role that affects a game result in the game is executed based on a player's game start operation,
After the spinning cylinder rotates at a predetermined constant speed, the game result in the game is displayed on the spinning cylinder based on the player's rotation stopping operation.
When the game result of the game is displayed on all the shells, the game value is given based on the displayed game result,
When the supply of the driving power supply voltage is stopped before execution of the confirmation waiting process or during execution of the confirmation waiting process, a specific power-off process can be executed. The processing content may be a revolving gaming machine characterized in that the processing content is different from the processing content in the normal power-off processing that is executed when the supply of the driving power supply voltage is stopped while the game is in progress .
<Appendix>
In addition, although the different aspect different from this aspect is listed below, it can implement without being limited to these at all.
The gaming machine according to this different aspect is
A first control board for controlling the progress of the game;
A second control board communicably connected to the first control board,
The first control board is
Make certain initial settings after starting the program,
After performing the specific initial setting, a calculation process for a checksum related to a predetermined storage area is executed,
It is configured to execute a specific authentication process after executing the arithmetic process,
As the specific authentication process, it has a loop process that loops until receiving information related to the authentication result from the second control board,
It is configured to be able to execute the process of determining whether or not to enter the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed.
The loop process is configured to be executed before a determination process for determining whether to shift to the setting change mode ,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the loop process can be performed a plurality of times even when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted before the execution of the loop process .

  According to the gaming machine according to this aspect, there is an effect that the security in the gaming machine can be further enhanced as compared with the conventional one.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rotating game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rotating game machine according to the present embodiment is opened. FIG. 3 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 shows a program start process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the dongle authentication control process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the setting change device control process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the game progress control process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the game dongle monitoring process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the timer interruption process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the power-off process after dongle authentication on the main control board side in the swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the power-off process before dongle authentication on the main control board side in the swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 shows a program start process on the payout control board side in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the payout dongle authentication control process on the payout control board side in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a payout timer interrupt process on the payout control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a requested dongle authentication control process on the payout control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is an image view of a dongle authentication process in the rotating game machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the game progress control process on the main control board side in the spinning-reel game machine according to Modification 1 from the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing on the main control board side in the spinning-reel game machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the authentication timing monitoring process on the main control board side in the spinning machine according to the first modified example from the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is an overall electrical configuration diagram of the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the dongle authentication control process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder game machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the game dongle monitoring process on the main control board side in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 23 is a dongle authentication processing image diagram in the spinning cylinder gaming machine according to the second embodiment. FIG. 24 is an image of a credit increase speed in the rotary type gaming machine according to the present example.

  First, the meaning of each term in this specification will be described. “Random number” is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) to determine some game content in a spinning-type game machine, and includes a pseudo-random number in addition to a random number in a narrow sense (for example, as a random number) Is a hard random number, and a soft random number as a pseudo-random number). For example, a so-called “basic random number” that affects the outcome of the game, specifically, a “winning random number” associated with the transition of a special game or a winning combination can be cited. “CPU” is synonymous with what is well known in the art, and is not limited to the architecture (CISC, RISC, number of bits, etc.) used, processing performance, or the like. “Power interruption (power interruption)” means that the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine falls below a certain level regardless of whether the power switch provided on the gaming machine is operated or not. This also includes shutting down the power supply due to unforeseen circumstances such as unit damage or power outages. “ROM” is synonymous with what is well known in the art, and physically retains information (for example, “1” for a device configuration that conducts when a current for reading data is applied, It will be “0” if the device configuration is not.) “RAM” is synonymous with what is well known in the art, and electrically holds information (for example, when a current for reading data is applied, “1” is stored if the battery is charged). Otherwise, the value is “0.” In general, backup power is supplied to some or all of the data held in the RAM when power is interrupted. “Game state” means, for example, a special game state in which a score can be easily obtained (increased) and is advantageous to a player (so-called big hit game, such as a bonus game, a first type BB, a second type BB, etc. Applicable) Replay probability change game state (RT state) in which the replay win rate is higher (or lower) than the normal game state in which the replay win rate is a predetermined value, and the winning combination Examples include an AT (assist time) state in which the reel stop order for winning a prize can be notified, an ART (assist replay time) state in which the RT state and the AT state are combined, and the like. Further, even in the normal game state, there are a high-probability normal game state, a low-probability normal game state, and the like that have different lottery probabilities for transition to the RT state, AT state, and ART state. In addition, there is no problem even if the game states are combined {in addition, these game states and functions (for example, a lottery to shift to the AT state, an output of a notification instruction related to the stop order of reels, etc.) control the game progress. There is no problem even if all are mounted on the main control board side}. The “score” is equivalent to a substantive game medal used in a general revolving game machine, and is a pseudo game medium used to play a game with an enclosed revolving game machine. is there. A physical game medal that physically exists can be handled and handled directly by the player. On the other hand, in the encased type of spinning machine, the player can advance the game without directly handling the actual game medal. The score is not a substantial game medal but a pseudo game medium that is converted into data so that a CPU such as a main control board can perform arithmetic processing. The “credit” is a score for temporarily storing a betable state or a payable state among the points, and is data managed mainly by the main control board. In addition, the “total score” is all the scores that can be input to the encapsulated revolving game machine, and is data managed mainly by the payout control board. The “total score” corresponds to the number of game medals placed on a medal tray of a general revolving game machine using substantial game medals.

  The following embodiments are based on the assumption of a revolving game machine (so-called slot machine), but are not limited to this, and other game machines (for example, pachinko game machines, sparrow balls, arrangements) It is also within the range when applied to a ball or the like. Note that this embodiment is merely an example, the location and function of each means, the order of each step regarding various processes, the timing of flag on / off, the name of the means responsible for each step, etc. It is not limited to the following aspects. In addition, the above-described embodiments and modification examples should not be construed as being limited to being applied to specific items, and may be in any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification example of an embodiment is a modification example of another embodiment, and even if one modification example and another modification example are described independently, there is the modification example. It should be understood that a combination of the modified example and another modified example is also described.

  Prior to detailed description of the present embodiment, a simple configuration according to the present embodiment will be described. First, in the present embodiment, a so-called dongle is adopted as a configuration for improving security compared to a conventional swivel type gaming machine. A dongle generally refers to a small device that connects to a computer and is used to check whether the software is being used under a legitimate license. In this embodiment, the software for the spinning machine is connected externally to the control device in the spinning machine to check whether or not the program is being used under a regular license. This hardware is called a dongle (hereinafter also called a security dongle). In addition, in this embodiment, it is not necessary to insert and pay out substantial game medals used in general swing-type game machines, and it is possible to proceed with the game using a pseudo-game medium converted into data Therefore, it is possible to increase the effect of preventing unauthorized access to the inside of the revolving game machine by the amount that does not require the actual insertion and withdrawal of game medals (for example, the insertion opening and withdrawal opening of game medals) Unauthorized acts such as the integration of the front door and the back box, etc., to close the gap where foreign objects are inserted, and to reduce the risk of unauthorized gaming medals being used (so-called It is configured to improve security against (goto action) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an encapsulated revolving game machine).

  Of the swivel-type gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a security dongle is connected to the payout control board, and when the gaming machine is turned on, the payout control board reads the ID of the security dongle and sends information related to the ID to the hall computer. After output, the hall computer outputs information related to the authentication result of the ID to the payout control board, the payout control board transmits information related to the authentication result to the main control board, and the main control board sends information related to the authentication result Only when information indicating that the authentication is successful is received, the game progress of the gaming machine becomes possible, and even during the game progress, the main control board has the security dongle ID on the payout control board at various timings. A configuration for confirming whether or not the ID is normal will be described in detail in this embodiment.

  Among the swivel-type gaming machines according to the present embodiment, a configuration in which the control processing related to the authentication timing of the security dongle is executed at the time of execution of the interrupt processing at the time of game progress (this embodiment) This will be described in detail in Modification Example 1).

  Of the swivel type gaming machine according to this embodiment, a security dongle is connected to the main control board, and when the gaming machine is turned on, the main control board reads the ID of the security dongle (via the payout control board). The information related to the ID is output to the computer, and the hall computer outputs the information related to the authentication result of the ID to the main control board (via the payout control board), and then the main control board authenticates as the information related to the authentication result. Only when information indicating success is received, the game progress of the gaming machine can be performed, and whether the ID of the security dongle is a normal ID at various timings even when the game is in progress A configuration for confirming whether or not at any time will be described in detail in (Second Embodiment).

  Although details will be described later, in this embodiment and the second embodiment, at the time of authentication when the gaming machine is turned on, the ID of the security dongle is read and the information related to the ID is output to the hall computer. In the above, while the authentication process based on the ID is executed on the hall computer side, the ID of the security dongle is read at the time of the authentication while the game is in progress, but the information relating to the ID is not output to the hall computer, and the game The authentication process based on the ID is completed in the machine. This is because the former authentication is performed at the initial stage when the gaming machine is turned on, and the communication time between the gaming machine and the hall computer is long (for example, about 2 to 3 seconds). However, since the latter authentication is performed at the normal operation stage while the game is in progress, the communication time between the gaming machine and the hall computer is long (for example, about 2 to 3 seconds). In this example, it is assumed that a problem may occur. However, in recent years, the processing performance of gaming machines and hall computers has been improved, and the communication infrastructure between gaming machines and hall computers has also been accelerating. Although the authentication is performed at the stage, the ID of the security dongle may be read out, information related to the ID may be output to the hall computer, and the hall computer may execute an authentication process based on the ID.

(This embodiment)
Here, before describing each component, the feature (outline) of the spinning-rotor type gaming machine P according to the present embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  First, with reference to FIG. 1 (FIG. 2 for a part of the configuration), the basic structure on the front side of the rotary type gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. First, the rotating type gaming machine P mainly includes a front panel FP, a back box (also referred to as a cabinet or a base), a reel unit, a power supply unit, and a main control board M installed in the back box. A substrate, a payout control substrate H, etc. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  The front panel FP of the spinning-type game machine P has a mechanism for making the game state visible, a mechanism for enabling the insertion of scores and the input of the number of bets (the number of bets), and a value equivalent to a credit. A mechanism for adding points, a mechanism for operating the reel unit, and the like are provided.

  Specifically, the reel window D160, the insertion number display lamp D210, the operation state display lamp D180, the score increase number display device D170, the special game state display device D250, and the total score display are mechanisms for making the game state visible. A device D190, a credit number display device D200, a push order display device D270, an AT / RT counter value display device D280, and the like are attached.

  As a mechanism for enabling the insertion of a score and the input of the number of bets (the number of bets), a pseudo insertion button D300 and a bet button D220 are attached, and a score equivalent to a credit is added (for adding a score). As a mechanism for transmitting a command to the payout control board H), a settlement button D60 is attached. As a mechanism for operating the reel unit, a start lever D50 and a stop button D40 are attached. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

<Mechanism to make game state visible>
The reel window D160 is a transparent member formed of synthetic resin or the like that constitutes a part of the front panel FP, and is configured so that the reel unit installed in the gaming machine frame can be seen through the reel window D160. In addition, the insertion number display lamp D210 is configured by LEDs, and is configured so that the same number of LEDs are lit as the number of bets currently made (to insert a score necessary for starting one game). Yes.

  The score increase number display device D170 is configured by a 7-segment display, and is configured to display a score (so-called payout number) to be paid out according to a winning combination. Further, the operation state indicator lamp D180 is configured by an LED, and is configured to be turned on / off according to the current operation state (score acceptance / rejection state, re-game winning state, game start wait state, etc.). .

  The special game status display device D250 is configured by a 7-segment display, and is in a special game (in a so-called bonus, as a first type special product or a second type special product in the official name of the industry). The total number of points paid out during the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is displayed. In addition, it is good also as a structure which does not provide the special game state display apparatus D250, and when it is comprised in that way, it is comprised so that a player may be displayed during the special game by displaying so that the total number of the said score may be displayed in production | presentation display apparatus S40. The total number of points paid out can be recognized, and a user-friendly gaming machine can be obtained.

  In addition, the total score display device D190 is configured by a 7-segment display, and is configured to display the total number of scores that are all the scores that can be thrown into the revolving game machine currently being played by the player. (In this embodiment, the data is managed by the payout control board H, and the number of game medals placed on the medal tray of a general revolving game machine that uses substantial game medals. Equivalent to). Further, the credit amount display device D200 is configured by a 7-segment display, and is configured to display the number of credits stored in the revolving game machine P so as to betable or settled { It is equivalent to a well-known credit function, and when the score is added exceeding the score (generally 50) that can be displayed on the credit number display device D200, the excess is added to the total score display device D190. Will be done}. Further, the push order display device D270 is a condition device {a so-called push order small role that may be won depending on the reel stop order (the stop order of the left stop button D41, middle stop button D42, right stop button D43). If the winning combination is different, the profit rate (number of points, subsequent RT state, etc.) given to the player is generally different. Thus, the reel stop order that is most advantageous to the player can be notified (for example, in the case of a 7-segment display arranged side by side with three digits, the left stop button D41 → the middle stop button D42 → the right stop) When the stop order of the button D43 is the reel stop order that is most advantageous to the player, “123” is displayed, and the right stop button D43 → the middle stop button D42 → the left stop button 41 stop order is displayed as "321" when a reel stop order to be most advantageous to the player). Further, the AT / RT counter value display device D280 can stay in at least one state of AT or RT that is guaranteed when the game progresses according to the push order navigation display displayed on the push order display device D270. It is configured to display the number of games (AT, RT or ART remaining game number display, also called AT, RT or ART continuous game number display function, display function of AT, RT or ART game number acquired by the player Is).

<Mechanism to enable score input and bet number (bet number) input>
The pseudo insertion button D300 is configured to be operable by the player. The pseudo insertion button D300 is a button for inputting a score to the spinning-type game machine P. The pseudo input button D300 is electrically connected to the pseudo input rotary body D310 (see FIG. 2). A movable body (not shown) corresponding to a substantial game medal is provided inside the pseudo throwing rotator D310. The movable body performs a certain operation by a driving device such as a solenoid or a motor. For example, the movable body is held inside the pseudo throwing rotary body D310 so that the movable body can be rotated or reciprocated by the driving device.

  A pseudo throwing sensor D320 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a movable body is also provided inside the pseudo throwing rotating body D310. When the movable body is operated by the driving device, the movable body is detected by the pseudo throwing sensor D320 and a score throwing signal is output from the pseudo throwing sensor D320 to the main control board M. For example, a medal is mounted on the movable body, the passing of the medal is detected by the pseudo insertion sensor D320, and a score insertion signal is output. The score insertion signal is a signal indicating that one score has been inserted, and is a signal for increasing the number of bets or credits. When the score input signal is input, the main control board M executes a process of incrementing the bet or credit by one (that is, until the score (so-called prescribed number) necessary for starting one game is reached, the bet 1 is increased). The process of increasing one credit is executed, and after reaching the score necessary for starting one game, the process of increasing the credit by one is executed}. The main control board M transmits a command (score insertion request command) related to the information to input the score to the payout control board H, and when the payout control board H receives the score input request command, the input amount The same score as is subtracted from the total score. In addition, the method of inputting the score is not limited to this. For example, a rotating body in which a plurality of (for example, 6) game medals are fixed to the outer periphery of a disk-shaped plate is provided, and the rotating body is manually operated by the player. By rotating, the fixed medal (or the sensor detection unit provided on the rotating body) is detected by the pseudo insertion sensor, and a score for one point is inserted (for example, six sheets are fixed) In the case of a rotating body, a score corresponding to three points may be input by half-turning).

  Further, the bet button D220 is configured to be operable by a player, and configured to bet credits stored (this is equivalent to a known bet button).

  Further, the settlement button D60 is configured to be operable by the player, and credits stored at the time of the operation and / or bet points (that is, all of the points managed on the main control board M side). (Score) can be paid back to the player. A score settlement request command indicating the number of points to be paid back by operating the settlement button D60 is output from the main control board M to the payout control board H. When the payout control board H receives the score adjustment request command, the payout control board H adds the number of scores equivalent to the adjusted amount to the total number of scores.

<Mechanism for operating reel unit>
Next, the start lever D50 is configured to be operable by the player, and is configured to be able to start the operation of the reel unit by the operation. The stop button D40 includes a left stop button D41, a middle stop button D42, and a right stop button D43 that can be operated by the player. By operating each stop button, the operation of the reel unit can be stopped sequentially. It is configured.

  Next, the reel unit of the rotating type gaming machine P includes a reel M50 and a drive source (stepping motor or the like) of the reel M50. The reel M50 includes a left reel M51, a middle reel M52, and a right reel M53. Here, each reel part is formed of a synthetic resin or the like, and a plurality of symbols are drawn on the outer periphery of the reel part (on the reel band). And based on operation of each stop button in start lever D50 and stop button D40, it is constituted so that rotation operation and stop operation of each reel part are enabled. Although not shown, an LED (hereinafter also referred to as a reel backlight) is provided inside the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53, and when the LED is lit, the reel portion It is configured so that the light transmitted through the outer periphery can be visually recognized as if the outer periphery of the reel portion is lit.

<Other mechanisms>
In addition, inside and outside the gaming machine frame of the revolving type gaming machine P, as a mechanism for enhancing the interest of the game, an effect display device S40 for displaying effects such as a notice effect and a background effect, various lighting modes LED lamp S10 and decorative lamp unit D150 that can be lit at (the lighting part is changed according to the production mode and error notification mode), speaker S20 that can output sound, and a member formed by synthetic resin, etc. A panel D130, a lower panel D140, and the like are provided.

  The lower panel D140 of the front panel FP has a front door DU. By opening the front door DU, the security box M100 (see FIG. 2) provided in the back box can be operated. The front door DU is provided with a key hole D260, and a key (door key) that matches the shape of the key hole D260 is inserted into the key hole D260 {in addition, twisted in a predetermined direction (for example, clockwise)}. The DU can be opened. Note that the installation position of the front door DU is not limited to this example, and may be changed as appropriate according to the installation position of the security box M100 (particularly, for advertising the model title on the lower panel D140). Since there may be a case where a design object or a lighting device is provided, it may be preferable to provide the front door DU at the position of the upper panel D130 where such a design object or the like is difficult to be provided).

  Next, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an internal configuration of the rotating type gaming machine P. A security box M100 is disposed in the back box so as to face the front door DU. When the front door DU is opened, the security box M100 can be operated (that is, by configuring the front door DU so that it can be opened and closed, the security box M100 is improved while improving the casing sealing performance of the swivel type gaming machine. Can be operated). A setting key switch M20, a setting / reset button M30, and a setting display LED M40 are connected to the security box M100, and a dongle insertion slot DG10 is provided. A security dongle DG is inserted into the dongle insertion port DG10. The security dongle DG will be described in detail later.

  The setting key switch M20 is a switch used to execute a setting change device control process described later (to change a setting). The set / reset button M30 is a button that can execute setting value change, error cancellation, and the like (unrecoverable errors described later are not canceled by the set / reset button M30, but resettable errors described later are set / reset. Can be released by the button M30). The setting display LED M40 is an LED for indicating a setting value whose setting has been changed by the setting changing device control process.

  An effect display device S40 is attached to the upper part on the back side of the front panel FP. A reel window D160 is provided substantially at the center of the front panel FP, a pseudo throwing rotor D310 is provided below the reel window D160, and a speaker S20 is provided beside it. As described above, a movable body (not shown) and a pseudo insertion sensor D320 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the movable body are provided inside the pseudo throwing rotating body D310.

  Behind the reel M50 (left reel M51, middle reel M52, right reel M53) is stored a main control board M, which will be described later, which controls the entire game. Above the reel M50, the increase / decrease of the score is controlled. A payout control board H to be described later is stored. Further, on the left side of the reel M50, a sub-control board S (to be described later) that controls various effects performed using the effect display device S40 shown in FIG. 1, the LED lamp S10, the decorative lamp unit D150, the speaker S20, and the like. Is stored.

  On the left side of the security box M100, there is stored a power supply board E for supplying power to the entire revolving game machine P. On the front surface of the power supply board E, a power switch E10 for turning on the power of the rotary gaming machine P is also provided. The power switch E10, the setting key switch M20, and the setting / reset button M30 are provided at positions where human access is easy from the front side (player side) of the front panel FP by opening the front door DU. However, the dongle insertion port DG10 may be configured to be provided at a position where it is difficult to artificially access from the front side (player side) of the front panel FP even if the front door DU is opened. {This example is an example in which the security dongle DG is configured to be detachable from the dongle insertion port DG10. However, the security dongle DG may be electrically connected to the main control board M or the payout control board H. The security dongle DG is fixed with these boards and the board-to-board (or the dongle by the harness from the payout control board H). When the connector portion corresponding to the insertion port DG10 is pulled out and the security dongle DG is connected to the connector portion) (in addition, it is included in the board case and crimped) to enhance security, There is no need to provide the dongle insertion port DG10, and even if the front door DU is opened, artificial access to the security dongle DG is difficult}.

  Next, referring to the block diagram of FIG. 3, an electrical schematic configuration of the rotating type gaming machine P according to the present embodiment will be described. First, in the swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a payout control board H, a power supply board E, and the like are connected so as to be able to exchange data or supply power, with a main control board M controlling the progress of the game as a center. It is configured. The solid line portion in the figure indicates the movement related to the exchange of data (the direction of the arrow is the direction in which the data flows), and the broken line portion in the figure indicates the power supply route. FIG. 3 shows an example in which power is supplied from the power supply board E to the main control board M via the payout control board H, and further, power is supplied to the sub control board S via the main control board M. The power supply route is not limited to this. For example, power may be supplied from the power supply board E to the payout control board H or the sub control board S via the main control board M.

  The main control board M is a board that governs the progress of the entire game performed in the rotating game machine P. A main control chip C (not shown) is mounted on the main control board M, and a CPU C 100, a built-in ROM C 110, a built-in RAM C 120, and the like are connected to the main control chip C so as to exchange data with each other via a bus. It is mounted (not shown). Then, the main control board M receives signals from the pseudo insertion sensor D320 (operation / depression of the pseudo insertion button D300), the settlement button D60, etc., and receives a control command (or control signal) with the payout control board H. The operation is controlled by transmitting and receiving.

  Similarly to the main control board M described above, a sub control chip SC (not shown) is mounted on the sub control board S, and the sub control chip SC is provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like. Are connected to each other by a bus so as to exchange data. In addition, various LED lamps S10, a speaker S20, an effect display device S40, a rotating backlight (not shown), and the like are connected to the sub control board S. Here, the spinning backlight is a light that is provided inside each of the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53, and illuminates the pattern drawn on the surface of the reel from the back side. The sub control board S analyzes the control command received from the main control board M, and outputs drive signals to each of the various LED lamps S10, the decorative lamp unit D150, the speaker S20, the effect display device S40, the rotary backlight, and the like. By doing this, various productions are performed.

  The main control board M has a pseudo-insertion sensor D320 for detecting the above-described movable body, a stop button D40 for stopping the rotating reel M50, a start lever D50 for starting the rotation of the reel M50, and the like. It is connected. The score insertion signal output by the pseudo insertion sensor D320 is supplied to the main control board M. When a start lever D50 or a stop button D40 provided on the front panel FP is operated, a signal related to the operation is supplied to the main control board M.

  The main control board M includes an insertion number display lamp D210, an operation state display lamp D180, a score increase number display apparatus D170, a special game state display apparatus D250, a credit number display apparatus D200, a push order display apparatus D270, an AT / RT counter value. A display device D280 and the like are connected, and in this embodiment, the main control board M performs display control on these display devices in accordance with the game progress status.

  The main control board M is connected to a rotating motor K10 for rotating the reel M50, a rotating sensor K20 for detecting the rotation position of the reel M50, and the like. The main control board M can stop the reel M50 at the determined stop position by driving the rotation motor K10 while detecting the rotation position of the reel M50 by the rotation sensor K20. Yes. Further, in the spinning cylinder type gaming machine P of the present embodiment, a so-called step motor (stepping motor) is used as the spinning cylinder motor K10. In the step motor, 504 steps are set as the number of steps that the reel M50 makes one rotation. Each reel (left reel M51, middle reel M52, right reel M53) has a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 21 symbols) with a substantially uniform size, and the number of steps corresponding to one symbol is set. 24 steps (= 21/504) are set. There is no problem even if the number of steps and the number of symbols per reel are changed.

  These various control boards and the electric power consumed by the boards are supplied from a power supply board E (a board for controlling the presence / absence of power supply by the power switch E10). In FIG. 3, a state in which power is supplied from the power supply board E is represented by a dashed arrow. As shown in the drawing, power is directly supplied to the payout control board H from the power supply board E, and various boards (the main control board M and the sub control board S, etc.) are passed through the payout control board H. Power is being supplied. A predetermined amount (for example, 100 V) of AC voltage is supplied to the power supply board E, and this electric power is converted into a DC voltage of a specified voltage and then supplied to each control board and board.

  Also, the main control board M has a setting key switch M20 used for executing a setting change device control process (to change settings), which will be described later, and a setting / reset that can execute setting value change, error cancellation, and the like. A button M30, a setting key switch M20, a setting display LED M40, and the like are connected.

  The payout control board H is provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. In the RAM of the payout control board H, a total score, which is all the scores that can be thrown into the rotary gaming machine P, is stored. In the hall (amusement store), a CR unit CRU is installed adjacent to the spinning machine P. The CR unit CRU is communicably connected to the payout control board H. When the player lends to the CR unit CRU, a score lending signal, which is a signal related to the number of points lent to the player, is transmitted from the CR unit CRU to the payout control board H. The payout control board H adds the number of points indicated by the score lending signal to the total score and stores it in the RAM.

  A total score display device D190 is connected to the payout control board H. The total score display device D190 displays the total score stored in the RAM of the payout control board H (for example, when a 1000 yen bill is inserted into the CR unit CRU, 50 points are scored as 1000 yen). It is stored in the RAM of the payout control board H, and “50” is displayed on the total score display device D190).

  When the player operates the settlement button D60, a score settlement request command, which is a command for paying back the score to the player (adding the score to the total score), is transmitted from the main control board M to the withdrawal control board H. When the payout control board H receives the score settlement request command, the payout control board H stores the score indicated by the score settlement request command in the RAM in addition to the total score. Further, when the main control board M receives the score settlement permission command from the payout control board H, the bet and / or credit value stored in the RAM is cleared (the bet and / or credit display is decreased by one, and the final Will be 0). In this way, the settlement process is performed, and finally the game value for the total score stored in the dispensing control board H after the settlement process is paid back to the player through the CR unit CRU (for example, settlement) If the total score is 50 points stored in the payout control board H after processing, the card storing the data for the 50 points is ejected from the CR unit CRU).

  A security dongle DG is connected to the payout control board H. The security dongle DG is inserted into the dongle insertion slot DG10 of the security box M100. However, as described above, the security dongle DG only needs to be electrically connected to the payout control board H. A mode in which the security dongle DG is fixed between the board H and the board-to-board (or the connector part corresponding to the dongle insertion slot DG10 is pulled out from the payout control board H by a harness and the security dongle DG is connected to the connector part). It may be adopted (in addition, it may be included in the substrate case and caulked to enhance security). In this example, it is electrically connected to the serial communication port of the payout control board H. After the initial setting of serial communication on the payout control board H, the payout control board H and the security dongle DG can communicate serially. (However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the payout control board H and the security dongle DG may be configured to be capable of parallel communication).

  The security dongle DG includes a volatile memory and a power source (for example, a backup battery) that supplies power to the volatile memory. The volatile memory includes security information (hereinafter referred to as ID) such as a hole ID for identifying a hole, a main board ID for identifying a main control board, and a payout board ID for identifying a payout control board. Is stored). Although a plurality of types of security information may be combined, it is preferable that the information is unique across all gaming machines shipped from gaming machine manufacturers. The security information is preferably encrypted and stored in the security dongle DG. In this case, the security information is encrypted on the authentication side (in this example, the hall computer HC side) based on the security information. Is preferably configured to be able to decrypt. Further, the security dongle DG itself may be configured not to have a power source for supplying power to the volatile memory, but instead to supply the power from the payout control board H side (in this case, the security dongle). It may be configured such that when the DG is removed from the payout control board H, the security information is immediately lost from the volatile memory). When the security dongle DG is removed from the payout control board H, the security information is immediately written to the security dongle DG when the security information is lost from the volatile memory (providing the configuration from the gaming machine manufacturer). First, after attaching the security dongle DG (before writing) to the payout control board H, turning on the power to the gaming machine, connecting the security information writing writer to the payout control board H, Write security information from the writing writer (via the payout control board H) to the security dongle DG, and then (remove the writing writer from the payout control board H), and then from the payout control board H side to the security dongle DG. The power supply for backup may be supplied.

  The CR unit CRU is communicably connected to a hall computer HC installed in the hall via a network. The security information stored in the security dongle DG is transmitted to the hall computer HC and authenticated by the hall computer HC. The authentication process using the security dongle DG will be described in detail later.

  Next, FIGS. 4 to 11 are flowcharts showing the flow of general processing performed by the main control board M in this embodiment.

  The flowchart mainly includes processing steps (illustrated by rectangles), judgments (illustrated by diamonds), flow lines (arrows), terminals indicating start / end / return, etc. (illustrated by rounded rectangles). ing. In addition, when the details are illustrated in another flowchart among the processing steps, those referring to the other flowchart are illustrated as a subroutine (illustrated by a rectangle in which the left and right lines are double lines). . Here, in the development stage of gaming machines, gaming machines with different specifications are also developed at the same time, but in this example, a subroutine ( The subroutine which is not normally used) is not left, and the processing related to the unused subroutine which is not normally executed is prevented from being executed due to noise or fraud.

  In addition, a processing step or determination is not illustrated (connected by an arrow) between a certain processing step (illustrated by a rectangle) or determination (illustrated by a diamond) in the flowchart and another processing step or determination. In this case, there is no suggestion that the process is not executed during the period, and there is no problem even if the process is not shown.

  First, FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing that is executed for the first time on the main control board M after turning on the power of the rotating game machine P (or at the time of system reset or user reset).

  First, after turning on the power of the revolving game machine P in step 1000, the main control board M executes initial setting of the timer interrupt in step 1002 (in this case, only setting the type of timer interrupt) Yes, in the subsequent processing, when a timer interrupt is activated, a flowchart related to timer interrupt processing described later is periodically executed). Next, in step 1004, the main control board M executes serial communication settings (initial settings such as speed, data length, and data transmission method) as function settings of the main control chip (not shown). Next, in step 1006, the main control board M calculates a checksum from the top address to the last address of the RAM area provided in the main control board M. Next, in step 1008, the main control board M checks the RAM (for example, based on the calculated checksum and the checksum data stored in the checksum area, the built-in RAM can be reset by power-off / power-off recovery). Check whether the data stored in the memory is correctly held), and generate power-off recovery data (generated based on the check result and the processing executed in the NMI interrupt processing in step 1600, and the RAM area) Hold in). Next, in step 1100, the main control board M executes a dongle authentication control process, which will be described later. Here, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the processing of step 1002 to step 1100, the input port of the power interruption detection signal is constantly monitored, and the monitoring interval is the execution interval of the timer interrupt processing (this example) In this case, the time is shorter than 2.235 ms). Further, when the power interruption occurs during the execution of the processing from step 1002 to step 1100, the power-off pre-dongle authentication processing described in detail in FIG. 11 is executed. Next, in step 1010, the main control board M confirms the switch state of the setting key switch M20. Next, in step 1012, the main control board M sets a command (command to the payout control board H side) related to the setting change mode shift enable / disable information based on the confirmed switch state. With this configuration, even when the payout control board H is activated, the payout control board H can determine whether or not to shift to the setting change mode.

  Next, in step 1014, the main control board M determines whether or not the setting key switch M20 is off. In the case of Yes in step 1014, in step 1016, the main control board M turns on / off the power-off processing flag in the RAM (turned on in step 1606) and the checksum state of all RAMs (check in step 1008). (Result), it is determined whether or not the power-off recovery data in the RAM is normal. In the case of Yes in step 1016, in step 1018, the main control board M determines and sets the RAM initialization range to the unused RAM range. Next, in step 1020, the main control board M executes initialization of the RAM within the determined initialization range, and proceeds to step 1022.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1016, in step 1024, the main control board M sets a backup error display (for example, sets an error number in the register area). Next, in step 1026, the main control board M executes a non-recoverable error process. In this example, the error execution mode is broadly divided into non-recoverable errors (non-recoverable errors) and recoverable errors. If an unrecoverable error occurs, the setting is changed. The error is canceled only by clearing the RAM, and the error is not canceled by the operation of the setting / reset button M30. On the other hand, when a recoverable error occurs, the error is canceled by the operation of the setting / reset button M30. (Hereinafter, the same applies to processing relating to an unrecoverable error).

  After execution of the process of step 1020, in step 1022, the main control board M restores the stack pointer based on the data related to the stack pointer stored in the process at power-off (step 1604). Next, at step 1036, the main control board M determines whether or not the set value in the RAM is within the normal range (in this example, the values 1 to 6 are the normal range). In the case of Yes in step 1036, in step 1038, the main control board M executes reading of the input port. Next, in step 1040, the main control board M starts and starts the timer interrupt set in step 1002. Next, in step 1042, the main control board M turns off the power-off processing completion flag, and returns to the processing at the time of power-off according to the returned stack pointer. If NO in step 1036, the main control board M sets a setting value error display (for example, sets an error number in the register area) in step 1046, and in step 1048, the main control board M Performs non-recoverable error handling.

  In the case of No in step 1014, in other words, in the case of shifting to the setting change mode, in step 1028, the main control board M turns on / off the power-off processing completed flag in the RAM (turns on in step 1606). Further, referring to the checksum state of all the RAMs (the check result in step 1008), it is determined whether or not the power-off recovery data in the RAM is normal. In the case of Yes in step 1028, in step 1030, the main control board M determines and sets the RAM initialization range to all ranges except the set value in the RAM, and proceeds to step 1034. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1028, in step 1032 the main control board M determines and sets the initialization range of the RAM to all the ranges in the RAM, and proceeds to step 1034. Next, in step 1034, the main control board M performs initialization of the RAM within the determined initialization range. Next, in step 1100, the main control board M executes a dongle authentication control process, which will be described later. Next, in step 1200, the main control board M executes a setting change control process, which will be described later.

  Although not shown, when a random number such as a winning random number is stored in the RAM area of the main control board M, a dedicated storage area is secured and the byte storing the information on the random number is stored in the byte. It is preferable to configure to store only the information related to the random number (not to store other information such as various timer values) (when operating other data stored in the same 1 byte, due to noise etc. (To prevent the information related to random numbers from being rewritten).

  Next, FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the dongle authentication control process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, in step 1102, the main control board M sends a command related to the authentication result from the payout control board H {the hall computer HC has authenticated that the ID of the security dongle DG is a normal ID (authenticated successfully), or Whether the hall computer HC has authenticated that the ID of the security dongle DG is an abnormal ID (authentication has failed) and has received the command set in the process of step 2110 or 2112} Determine whether. In the case of No in step 1102, the processing of step 1102 is repeatedly executed (the standby is continued until a command is received from the payout control board H). In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the main control board M determines whether or not the authentication result is successful based on the command content of step 1102. In the case of Yes in step 1104, since the ID of the security dongle DG is normal, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 1022 or step 1200), and the process after power-on is continued. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1104, in step 1106, the main control board M sets an authentication error display (for example, sets an error number in the register area). Next, in step 1108, the main control board M executes a non-recoverable error process (the set error display is also executed, and the above-described non-recoverable error and the error canceling method are the same).

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the setting change device control process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, in step 1202, the main control board M initializes the stack pointer (for example, sets the start address of the stack area). Next, in step 1204, the main control board M activates a timer interrupt. Next, in step 1206, the main control board M determines whether or not the set value in the RAM is within the normal range (1 to 6 in this example). In the case of Yes in step 1206, in step 1208, the main control board M sets a predetermined value (for example, 1 = a value that is most disadvantageous for the player) as the set value, and proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1206, the process proceeds to step 1210. Next, in step 1210, the main control board M displays an error display LED (not shown) indicating that the setting change device is in operation, displays the setting value on the setting display LED M40, and proceeds to step 1212.

  Next, in step 1212, the main control board M determines whether or not the setting / reset button M <b> 30 has been switched from off to on. In the case of Yes in step 1212, in step 1214, the main control board M adds 1 to the current set value (if the added set value exceeds 6, the set value becomes 1), The process moves to 1216. In the case of No in step 1212, the process proceeds to step 1216. Next, at step 1216, the main control board M determines whether or not the start lever D50 has been switched from OFF to ON. In the case of Yes in step 1216, in step 1218, the main control board M determines whether or not the setting key switch M20 has been switched from on to off. If No in step 1218, the processing in step 1218 is repeatedly executed (looped). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1218, in step 1220, the main control board M displays on the error display LED (not shown) that the operation of the setting change device has ended, and erases the display of the setting value of the setting display LED M40 Then, the process proceeds to the game progress control process in step 1300. If step 1216 is No, the process proceeds to step 1212.

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the game progress control process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1301, the main control board M executes initialization of the stack pointer (for example, sets the start address of the stack area). Next, in step 1302, the main control board M determines that the data in the RAM required for the game (for example, the upper limit number of bets in the gaming state = so-called prescribed number, valid for considering the combination of winning combinations as valid. Line, etc.). Next, in step 1303, the main control board M sets a gaming state in the game (for example, during a normal game, during a big hit game, during a re-game probability variation game, during an AT game, etc.).

  Next, in step 1304, the main control board M determines whether or not it is after the re-game winning. If yes in step 1303, the process proceeds to step 1310, and if no, the process proceeds to step 1326. As described above, in this example, when a replay is won, a bet is automatically executed (a bet for three points is executed).

  Next, in step 1310, the main control board M determines whether or not a bet has been made for a predetermined time since the end of the previous game (betting by pressing the pseudo insertion button D300 or the bet button D220 has not been executed). In the case of Yes in step 1310, in step 1500, the main control board M executes a game dongle monitoring process described later. Next, in step 1312, the main control board M sets a standby demonstration display execution command (a command to the sub side and a command for executing a standby demonstration effect), and proceeds to step 1314. The standby demonstration effect is an effect that can be executed when the game is not progressing for a predetermined time. Note that if the answer is No in Step 1310, the process proceeds to Step 1314.

  Next, in step 1314, the main control board M determines whether or not there has been an operation (pressing) of the pseudo close button D300. In the case of Yes in step 1314, in step 1316, the main control board M issues a score insertion request command to the payout control board H (a command for betting the score by subtracting the score corresponding to the bet from the total score). Is set and the process proceeds to step 1318. In this embodiment, even if the answer is Yes in step 1314, if the total score is 0 (including the case where no game is played), the score insertion request command is not transmitted to the payout control board H. That is, the score is not configured to bet.

  Next, in step 1318, the main control board M receives a score increase / decrease completion command from the payout control board H (a command related to information indicating that execution of the score addition process or subtraction process has been completed on the payout control board H side). Determine whether or not. If yes in step 1318, the process proceeds to step 1322. If no, in step 1319, the main control board M issues a command (score increase / decrease) from the payout control board H for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). It is determined whether or not a completion command is received. If NO in step 1319, the process of step 1318 is executed again. If YES in step 1319, the main control board M executes a command communication error display in step 1320 (for example, in the register area). Set error number). Next, in step 1321, the main control board M determines whether or not the error that has occurred has been canceled. If Yes in step 1321, the process proceeds to step 1322, and if No, the process of step 1320 is executed again. If the answer is No in step 1319, the process in step 1318 is executed again. In this example, the command communication error is an error that can be recovered without executing the RAM clear associated with the setting change. In this example, when the setting / reset button M30 is pressed, the command communication error can be recovered from the error state. It is configured to be released. In the present embodiment, only a command communication abnormality error is illustrated as an error that can be recovered, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various errors that can be executed in an encapsulated revolving game machine are provided. Good. Further, in the case of the above-described scoring method in which a rotating body having a plurality of game medals fixed to the outer periphery of a disk-shaped plate is used, a sensor for detecting the passing (insertion) of game medals is provided, and the sensor If the number of medals detected by is an abnormal number (for example, more than the number of rotations of the rotating body), a recoverable error may be set.

  Next, in step 1320, the main control board M executes bet and credit addition processing based on the score increase / decrease completion command (and score insertion request command) (as a result, the score (specified) specified for the start of one game. The number of bets is incremented by 1 until the number of bets is reached, and the display content of the insertion number indicator lamp D210 is changed. After reaching the score necessary for starting one game, the credit is incremented by one. And the display content of the credit amount display device D200 is changed), and the process proceeds to step 1322. In the case of No in step 1314, the process proceeds to step 1322. Next, in step 1322, the main control board M determines whether or not the bet button D220 has been operated (pressed). If YES in step 1322, in step 1324, the main control board M bets a betable score, subtracts the bet score from the credit, and proceeds to step 1326. Also in the case of No in step 1322, the process proceeds to step 1326.

  Next, in step 1326, the main control board M determines whether or not the settlement button D60 has been operated (pressed). In the case of Yes in step 1326, in step 1328, the main control board M determines whether or not there is a score (credit and / or betted score) that can be settled. In the case of Yes in step 1328, in step 1500, the main control board M executes a game dongle monitoring process described later. Next, in step 1330, the main control board M sets a score settlement request command (command for adding a score corresponding to credits and / or bets to the total score) to the payout control board H, and step 1331. Migrate to Next, in step 1332, the main control board M receives a score increase / decrease completion command from the payout control board H (a command related to information that execution of the score addition process or subtraction process has been completed on the payout control board H side). Determine whether or not. If yes in step 1331, the process proceeds to step 1335. If no, in step 1332, the main control board M issues a command (score increase / decrease) from the payout control board H for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). It is determined whether or not a completion command is received. If NO in step 1332, the process of step 1331 is executed again. If YES in step 1332, the main control board M executes a command communication error display in step 1333 (for example, in the register area). Set error number). Next, in step 1334, the main control board M determines whether or not the error that has occurred has been canceled. If Yes in step 1334, the process proceeds to step 1335, and if No, the process of step 1333 is executed again. If the answer is No at step 1332, the process at step 1331 will be executed again.

  Next, in step 1335, the bet and credit subtraction process is executed based on the score increase / decrease completion command (and the score settlement request command) (the credit and bet score is 0), and the process proceeds to step 1336. Become. Note that if the answer is No in step 1326 or step 1328, the process proceeds to step 1336. Next, in step 1336, the main control board M executes a soft random number update process (for example, a process of adding a random number counter value stored in the RAM). Next, in step 1338, the main control board M performs a start lever reception check (check of the reception state of the start lever D50, whether or not the number of inserted sheets has reached a specified number, etc.). Next, in step 1340, the main control board M determines whether the start lever D50 is valid and the start lever D50 is operated. In the case of Yes in step 1340, the main control board M acquires a random number in step 1341 {the operation signal of the start lever D50 is input to the random number generation circuit, and the hard random number generated by the random number generation circuit is automatically (programmed). The hardware latch that latches to the register (regardless of the instruction), the operation signal of the start lever D50 is detected by the software processing on the main control board M side, and the hard random number generated by the random number generation circuit is detected as the trigger. It is acquired as a random number by a soft latch that latches into a register by a so-called load instruction. In addition, the randomness is further enhanced by combining the hard random number acquired in this way with the soft random number that is periodically updated by the software processing on the main control board M side (addition, subtraction, etc.). May be configured}. Next, in step 1500, the main control board M executes a game dongle monitoring process described later. In addition, when acquiring a soft random number in step 1341, you may comprise so that the said soft random number may be acquired after performing the process of step 1500. Next, in step 1342, the main control board M executes an internal lottery (a lottery for determining a winning combination in the game, but at the same time, a lottery such as whether or not an AT, RT or ART game number is granted is also executed. May be configured). Next, in step 1344, the main control board M determines whether or not to execute push order navigation (notifying the player of the stop order of reels that is most advantageous to the player using the push order display device D270) and the execution mode (game). When the number of AT, RT, or ART games acquired by the player remains, the remaining number is displayed on the AT / RT counter value display device D280, and when the so-called push order small role is won, the push order The navigation is displayed on the push order display device D270). Next, at step 1346, the main control board M starts rotation of all reels (reel M50). Next, in step 1348, the main control board M executes a reel stop acceptance / rejection check (reel stop / not possible check). Next, in step 1350, the main control board M determines whether or not there is an operation on any one of the valid stop buttons (the left stop button D41, the middle stop button D42, and the right stop button D43). . In the case of Yes in step 1350, in step 1352, the main control board M determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button (for example, the left reel M51 corresponds to the left stop button D41) and stops. (Switch to stop control), and the process proceeds to step 1354. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1350, the process proceeds to step 1354. Next, in step 1354, the main control board M executes an all reel stop check process. Next, at step 1355, the main control board M determines whether all reels have stopped. If Yes in step 1355, the process proceeds to step 1356. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1355, the process proceeds to step 1348, and the processing from step 1348 to step 1355 is repeated.

  Next, in step 1356, the main control board M executes display determination of the symbol combination. Next, in step 1358, the main control board M determines whether or not a score-added winning combination (a score is added by winning, for example, bell = 8 points (eight)) has been won. (In the case of winning determination, the score corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the score increase display device D170). In the case of Yes in step 1358, in step 1500, the main control board M executes a game dongle monitoring process described later. Next, in step 1360, the main control board M adds a score based on the winning to the credit. Next, in step 1362, the main control board M determines whether or not the score addition based on the winning exceeds the upper limit of credits. In the case of Yes in step 1362, in step 1364, the main control board M sets a score addition command to the payout control board H (command for adding a score corresponding to an excess of credits to the total score). 1365. Note that if the result is No in step 1358 or step 1362, the process proceeds to step 1365. Next, in step 1365, the main control board M determines whether or not the score addition relating to the game has been completed (if the credit exceeds 50, the score increase / decrease completion command from the payout control board H). In the case of No in step 1365, the process is repeatedly executed until the addition of the score is completed. In step 1500, the main control board M executes a game dongle monitoring process, which will be described later, and in step 1366, the main control board M performs a game end process (for example, clearing the number of bets, a game state transition process, etc.). At the same time, a control for changing the display contents of the insertion number display lamp D210 and the operation state display lamp D180 according to the game progress status is executed. In step 8, the main control board M executes a process for setting a control command (for example, a display control command to the sub-control board S), and proceeds to step 1301. The game progresses by repeating such a series of processes. Although details will be described later, it is necessary to devise a way to add and display the score, that is, in this example, there is no need to pay out a substantial game medal, and the payout control board H Since there is a characteristic that substantial game medium provision is completed by the score addition display on the managed total score display device D190 or the score addition display on the credit number display device D200 managed by the main control board M, it is too However, if the score addition display process is completed at high speed, the player may feel frustrated or discomfort during the waiting time until the next game starts. Measures to avoid it than is necessary.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the game dongle monitoring process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the main control board M sends an authentication request command to the payout control board H (a command for checking whether the ID of the security dongle DG is normal periodically while the game is in progress). ) Is set, and the flow proceeds to Step 1504. Next, in step 1504, the main control board M sends a command related to the authentication result from the payout control board H (a command related to whether or not the ID of the security dongle DG is normal, and relates to a successful authentication described later). A command and a command related to authentication failure). In the case of No in step 1504, the processing is repeated until a command related to the authentication result is received. In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the main control board M determines whether or not the received authentication result is successful authentication (meaning that it has been successfully authenticated). In the case of Yes in step 1506, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1312, step 1330, step 1342, step 1360, or step 1366). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1506, in step 1508, the main control board M sets an authentication error display (for example, sets an error number in the register area). Next, in step 1510, the main control board M executes non-recoverable error processing (the non-recoverable error and the error canceling method described above are the same).

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of processing at the time of timer interruption according to the subroutine of step 1400 in the present embodiment. The processing of the subroutine is a period of a predetermined time (in this example, T is set, but, for example, a time of about 2.235 ms is set) after the timer interrupt is activated in the processing of step 1040 or step 1204. It is configured to be executed regularly.

  First, in step 1402, the main control board M executes saving of data held in the CPU registers of the main control board M. Next, in step 1404, the main control board M determines whether or not a power-off is detected. If Yes in step 1404, the process proceeds to step 1406. If No, in step 1600, the main control board M executes a power-off process after dongle authentication, which will be described later. Next, in step 1406, the main control board M executes input port data check and sets the input port data. Here, the input port data is information related to the detection of the settlement button D60, the start lever D50, the stop button D40, the setting key switch M20, the setting / reset button M30, the pseudo close sensor D320, and the like (that is, these operations). The presence / absence of operation on the member and the sensor detection state are sampled at the interruption interval T). Next, in step 1408, the main control board M starts timer measurement (update processing of various timers managed by software). Next, in step 1410, the main control board M determines the insertion number display lamp D210, the operation state display lamp D180, the score increase number display apparatus D170, the special game state display apparatus D250, the credit number display apparatus D200, and the push order display apparatus D270. , Display the LED (7-segment LED lamp, etc.) of the AT / RT counter value display device D280, etc. (for example, turn on a predetermined 7-segment LED unit among a plurality of 7-segment LED units, Turn on a given segment). Next, in step 1412, the main control board M checks the built-in random number (when a random number generation circuit is separately provided and a hard random number is configured to be latched, such as a random number update abnormality in the circuit). Execute the error occurrence check process). Next, in step 1414, the main control board M generates input port data and stores the data (updates the storage area of each input port data in the RAM). Next, in step 1416, the main control board M executes the rotation drive control process (process related to the drive control of the rotation motor K10) for all reels (the left reel M51, the middle reel M52, and the right reel M53). Next, in step 1418, the main control board M outputs the output data to the output port. Next, in step 1420, the main control board M executes button reception data management (execution of a set of notification data related to whether or not the bet button D220 is operated, etc.).

  Next, in step 1428, the main control board M sets an output request command for communication monitoring. Next, in step 1430, the main control board M transmits a control command (command to the sub control board S). Next, at step 1432, the main control board M generates output data of an external signal (a signal for transmitting information from the swivel game machine P to an external hall computer HC or the like). Next, in step 1434, the main control board M outputs the generated external signal. Next, in step 1436, the main control board M outputs a test signal (a signal used when executing a so-called type test). Next, in step 1438, the main control board M outputs the condition device information (type test data). Next, in step 1440, the main control board M executes a soft random number management process (such as an update process for random values managed by software), and proceeds to the next process (the process in step 1402). As described above, regarding the flowchart of the process at the time of timer interruption, the configuration is such that the next process is sequentially executed when a certain process is completed, and a call instruction, a jump instruction, etc. are required when these processes are sequentially executed. (The processing capacity is divided, the execution order of the processes, the arrangement of the processing programs at the continuous addresses in the ROM area, etc. are configured to reduce the program capacity). In addition, when the process of FIG. 6 is being executed, it is prohibited to generate the timer interrupt process again. When the process of step 1440 is completed, the execution of a new timer interrupt process is permitted thereafter. Become.

  Next, FIG. 10 shows the power off processing after dongle authentication according to the subroutine of step 1600 in the present embodiment. First, in step 1604, the main control board M stores the stack pointer. Next, in step 1606, the main control board M turns on the power-off process completed flag (for example, updates the power-off process completed flag area in the RAM area with a value corresponding to ON). In step 1608, the main control board M clears the checksum area. Next, in step 1610, the main control board M stores the complement of the value obtained by adding up the first address to the last address in the RAM area in the checksum area in the RAM area. Next, in step 1612, the main control board M prohibits writing to the RAM, and proceeds to step 1614. Next, in step 1614, the main control board M executes an infinite loop process for waiting for reset.

  Next, FIG. 11 shows a power off pre-dongle authentication process according to the subroutine of step 1650 in the present embodiment. The processing of this subroutine is performed when the power-off detection signal is output from the power supply board E to the main control board M at the time of power-off, as shown in the voltage image at the time of power-off in the lower part of FIG. Is detected by the monitoring / detection process on the main control board M side (for example, regarding the power-off process before dongle authentication, the power-off detection signal is sent to the NMI pin or INT in the CPU of the main control board M). By inputting to the pin, the power-off process is executed by the interrupt control that is triggered by the input of the power-off detection signal. On the other hand, the power-off process after dongle authentication is different from this configuration. The result of detecting the input to the predetermined input port in software and periodically by inputting the power-off detection signal also to the predetermined input port on the main control board M Based, it can be exemplified be configured to execute the at power-off processing in response the detection of the input of the power failure detection signal). When the game is proceeding normally at the voltage level A, the power is cut off and the voltage decreases. When the voltage drops to the B level, a power-off detection signal is output from the power supply board E, and the power-off process is executed at the timing when this signal is detected on the main control board M side. Even if the power is cut off before the execution of (the voltage starts to decrease from the A level), the processing of step 1102 (the authentication result from the payout control board H) is within the time “t” shown in FIG. The process of determining whether or not a message is received can be executed a plurality of times. Explaining the flowchart, first, in step 1656, the main control board M turns on the power-off process completed flag (for example, updates the power-off process completed flag area in the RAM area with a value corresponding to ON). Next, at step 1658, the main control board M clears the checksum area. Next, in step 1660, the main control board M stores the complement of the value obtained by adding up the first address to the last address in the RAM area in the checksum area in the RAM area. Next, in step 1662, the main control board M prohibits writing to the RAM, and proceeds to step 1664. Next, in step 1664, the main control board M executes an infinite loop process for waiting for reset.

  Next, FIGS. 12 to 16 are flowcharts showing a flow of general processing performed by the payout control board H in the present embodiment. As described above, in this embodiment, it is supplemented that the security dongle DG is connected to the payout control board H.

  First, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed for the first time on the payout control board H after the turning-pull game machine P is turned on (or at the time of system reset or user reset).

  First, after turning on the spinning machine P, in step 2002, the payout control board H executes the initial setting of the timer interrupt (similar to the processing in the main control board M, here the timer interrupt In the subsequent processing, when a timer interrupt is started, a flowchart related to timer interrupt processing described later is periodically executed). Next, in step 2004, the payout control board H sets the serial communication as the function setting of the payout control chip (not shown) (similar to the processing in the main control board M, the speed, the data length, the data transmission method). Etc.) is executed. Next, in step 2006, the payout control board H calculates a checksum from the first address to the last address in the RAM area. Next, in step 2100, the payout control board H executes a payout dongle authentication control process, which will be described later. Next, in step 2008, the payout control board H checks the RAM (similar to the process in the main control board M, for example, the calculated checksum and the checksum data held in the checksum area). Based on the power-off / power-off recovery, it is checked whether the data stored in the built-in RAM is correctly retained), and the power-off recovery data is generated (similar to the processing on the main control board M) It is generated based on the check result and the processing executed in the NMI interrupt processing and stored in the RAM area). Next, in step 2010, the payout control board H determines whether or not a command related to the setting change mode transition enable / disable information has been received from the main control board M side. In the case of No in step 2010, the processing is repeated until a command related to the setting change mode transition enable / disable information is received. In the case of Yes in step 2010, in step 2012, the payout control board H refers to the received command related to the setting change mode transfer enable / disable information and determines whether or not the main control board M is not scheduled to transfer to the setting change mode ( It is determined whether or not the setting has been changed. In the case of Yes in step 2012, in step 2014, the payout control board H refers to the checksum state of all the RAMs (check result in step 2008), etc., and whether the power-off recovery data in the RAM is normal or not. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2014, in step 2016, the payout control board H determines and sets the RAM initialization range to the unused RAM range, and proceeds to step 2024. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2012, in step 2018, the initialization range of the RAM is determined and set to all the ranges of the RAM due to the setting change, and the process proceeds to step 2024. If No in step 2014, the payout control board H sets a payout backup error display (for example, sets an error number in the register area) in step 2020. Next, at step 2022, the payout control board H executes payout unrecoverable error processing (set error display is also executed, and the above-described nonrecoverable error and error canceling method are the same).

  Next, in step 2024, the payout control board H executes initialization of the RAM within the determined initialization range. Next, in step 2026, the payout control board H activates a timer interrupt and proceeds to step 2028. Next, in step 2028, the payout control board H displays the total score on the total score display device D190. Next, in step 2030, the payout control board H sets the score addition information (command for adding the score based on the information to the total score) or the score subtraction information (total score based on the information) set in the buffer. It is determined whether or not there is a command for subtracting from the score (set in step 2312, step 2316, step 2320, step 2324 and step 2328). In the case of Yes in step 2030, in step 2032, the payout control board H executes the increase / decrease of the score based on the information (score addition information or score subtraction information) in the order of the received commands with respect to the total score. Next, in step 2034, the payout control board H determines whether the score increase / decrease processing is completed (whether there is no score increase / decrease processing that has not been executed). In the case of Yes in step 2034, in step 2036, the payout control board H sets a score increase / decrease completion command to the main control board M, and proceeds to step 2028. Thereafter, the processing from step 2028 to step 2036 is repeated. Also, if the answer is No in Step 2030 or Step 2034, the process proceeds to Step 2028.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the payout dongle authentication control process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the payout control board H reads and temporarily stores the ID of the security dongle DG (for example, when the payout control board H transmits an ID read signal to the security dongle DG by serial communication, the security dongle DG The ID held in the volatile memory of the DG may be configured to be returned from the security dongle DG to the payout control board H by serial communication). Next, in step 2104, the payout control board H outputs the ID of the read security dongle DG to the external device for authentication (in this example, the hall computer HC). Next, in step 2106, the payout control board H determines the authentication result related to the ID of the security dongle DG from the hall computer HC {result of authentication that the ID of the security dongle DG is a normal ID (successful authentication), or Then, it is determined whether or not a result of authentication (authentication failed) that the ID of the security dongle DG is an abnormal ID is received. In the case of Yes in step 2106, in step 2108, the payout control board H determines whether or not the received authentication result is an authentication success. In the case of Yes in step 2108, in step 2110, the payout control board H temporarily stores information related to the ID of the security dongle DG. The ID of the security dongle DG in progress can be authenticated), and a command related to the authentication result (command related to successful authentication) is output to the main control board M side for the next processing (processing in step 2026). Transition. On the other hand, if No in step 2108, the payout control board H discards the information related to the ID of the security dongle DG (discards the information read in step 2102 because normal authentication has not been executed) in step 2112. ), A command related to the authentication result (command related to authentication failure) is transmitted to the main side, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2026).

  If NO in step 2106, the payout control board H determines in step 2107 whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the ID of the security dongle DG was output to the hall computer HC. If YES in step 2107, the process proceeds to step 2102. If NO, the process proceeds to step 2106. That is, even if a predetermined time elapses after the ID of the security dongle DG is output to the hall computer HC, the authentication result. If the information related to cannot be received, the ID of the security dongle DG is read again and output. With this configuration, it is possible to execute a retry process when the hall computer HC cannot accept the authentication request and discards it due to the simultaneous occurrence of authentication requests to the hall computer HC from a plurality of gaming machines. . When the retry process is configured to be executable, the ID of the security dongle DG may be read again and output to the hall computer HC, or read last time and temporarily stored (in the register or in the RAM). The ID (temporarily stored) may be reused and output to the hall computer HC. Even in the case of No in step 2108, the ID read and temporarily stored (temporarily stored in the register or RAM) may be reused and output to the hall computer HC.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the payout timer interrupt process according to the subroutine of Step 2300 in the present embodiment. The processing of the subroutine is a predetermined time after the timer interrupt is started in the processing of step 2026 (in this example, T, but for example, less than half of the interrupt interval on the main control board M side = 1 ms or so) Is set to be executed periodically with a period of time).

  First, in step 2302, the payout control board H executes a check of input port data and sets the input port data. Next, in step 2304, the payout control board H starts timer measurement (update processing of various timers managed by software). In step 2306, the payout control board H generates input port data and stores the data (updates the storage area of each input port data in the RAM). Next, in step 2308, the payout control board H outputs the output data to the output port. Next, in step 2400, the payout control board H executes a requested dongle authentication control process described later. Next, in step 2310, the payout control board H determines whether or not a score insertion request command (a command related to the operation of the pseudo insertion button D300 described above) has been received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2310, in step 2312, the payout control board H sets the score subtraction information for the score based on the received score insertion request command in the buffer, and proceeds to step 2314. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2310, the process proceeds to step 2314. Next, in step 2314, the payout control board H determines whether or not a score settlement request command (a command related to the operation of the settlement button D60 described above) has been received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2314, in step 2316, the payout control board H sets the score addition information for the score based on the received score settlement request command in the buffer, and proceeds to step 2318. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2314, the process proceeds to step 2318. Next, in Step 2318, the payout control board H determines whether or not a score addition command (the above-described command related to the addition of the score based on the winning of credit excess) is received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2318, in step 2320, the payout control board H sets the score addition information for the score based on the received score addition command in the buffer, and proceeds to step 2322. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2318, the process proceeds to step 2322. Next, in step 2322, the payout control board H determines whether or not a score addition command (a command based on a score lending operation by the player) is received from the CR unit CRU. In the case of Yes in step 2322, in step 2324, the payout control board H sets the score addition information for the score based on the received score addition command in the buffer, and proceeds to step 2326. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2322, the process proceeds to step 2326. Next, in step 2326, the payout control board H determines whether or not a game end command (command based on a game end operation by the player) is received from the CR unit CRU. In the case of Yes in step 2326, in step 2328, the payout control board H sets the score subtraction information for the score based on the received game end command in the buffer, and proceeds to step 2330 (details are omitted, but this Thus, a procedure for returning the monetary value for the total score stored in the payout control board H after the settlement process to the CR unit CRU is executed). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2326, the process proceeds to step 2330. In this way, the payout control board H and the CR unit CRU can perform the addition and subtraction of the score by the operation of the player (or the hall staff, etc.). A spinning-type game machine can be realized. Next, in step 2330, the payout control board H transmits a control command (command to the sub control board S). Next, the payout control board H gives a scoring status command to the CR unit CRU (always sharing the scoring situation with the CR unit CRU as a countermeasure against a situation where the scoring of the payout control board H due to an error or the like cannot be recognized normally) Send. Next, in step 2334, the payout control board H executes an interrupt end process and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2302). When the processing shown in FIG. 6 is executed, it is prohibited to generate timer interrupt processing again in the same manner as the processing on the main control board side. After the processing in step 2332 is completed, a new timer interrupt processing is performed thereafter. Execution of the process is permitted.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the requested dongle authentication control process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the payout control board H determines whether or not the authentication request command is received from the main control board M side. In the case of Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the payout control board H reads the ID of the security dongle DG (for example, the payout control board H transmits an ID read signal to the security dongle DG by serial communication). Then, the ID held in the volatile memory of the security dongle DG may be configured to be returned from the security dongle DG to the payout control board H by serial communication). Next, in step 2406, the payout control board H determines whether or not the ID of the read security dongle DG matches the ID of the security dongle DG stored at power-on (stored in step 2110). . In the case of Yes in step 2406, the payout control board H sets a command related to the successful authentication to the main control board M in step 2408. Next, in step 2410, the payout control board H clears the payout authentication failure counter DG20 to zero, and proceeds to the next process (the process in step 2310). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2406, in step 2412, the payout control board H adds 1 to the continuous authentication failure counter DG20. Next, in step 2414, the payout control board H is the number of times that the counter value of the continuous authentication failure counter DG20 is determined to be an error due to an error occurrence value (successful authentication of the security dongle ID continuously). In this example, it is determined whether or not (3 times) has been reached. In the case of No in step 2414, the process proceeds to step 2404, and reading and confirmation of the ID of the security dongle are repeatedly executed. In the case of Yes in step 2414, in step 2416, the payout control board H sets a command related to the authentication failure to the main control board M (it becomes an unrecoverable error in the process on the main control board M side), and next The process proceeds to (the process of step 2310). Even in the case of No in step 2402, the process proceeds to the next process (the process in step 2310).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a dongle authentication image diagram in the present embodiment. In the figure, a process for authenticating the ID of the security dongle DG executed when the power is turned on is shown. Note that “A” and “B” shown in the figure represent the difference between the IDs of the security dongle DG, the same alphabet is the same ID, and the different alphabets are different IDs. In addition, it is assumed that the security dongle DG is inserted (connected) in a place where “dongle” is illustrated. First, in the case of successful authentication of the ID on the left side of the figure, the payout control board H reads and temporarily stores information related to the ID of the security dongle DG, and stores information related to the ID of the security dongle DG in the hall computer HC. Output. Next, since the hall computer HC receives the information related to the ID of the security dongle DG, the hall computer HC executes an authentication process of the ID, and the ID of the security dongle DG and the ID held by the hall computer HC are both the same “ Since it is “A”, the hall computer HC outputs information indicating that the authentication is successful to the payout control board H as an authentication result. Next, the payout control board H receives the information indicating that the authentication is successful from the hall computer HC, stores the ID read from the security dongle DG, and stores that the authentication is successful received from the hall computer HC. Is sent to the main control board.

  On the other hand, when the authentication of the ID on the right side of the figure fails, the payout control board H reads and temporarily stores information related to the ID of the security dongle DG, and stores information related to the ID of the security dongle DG in the hall computer HC. Output. Next, since the hall computer HC receives the information related to the ID of the security dongle DG, the authentication processing of the ID is performed, the ID of the security dongle DG is “B”, and the ID held by the hall computer HC is Since “A” is different (ie, “B” is not registered in the ID held by the hall computer HC), the hall computer HC sends out information indicating that the authentication has failed as a result of the authentication. Output to. Next, the payout control board H receives the information indicating the authentication failure from the hall computer HC, discards the ID read from the security dongle DG, and indicates the authentication success received from the hall computer HC. Is transmitted to the main control board. Thereafter, processing related to the unrecoverable error is executed on the main control board M side.

  With the above-described configuration, according to the rotating type gaming machine according to this embodiment, the security dongle is connected to the payout control board, and when the gaming machine is turned on, the payout control board reads the ID of the security dongle. Output information related to the ID to the hall computer, and after the hall computer outputs information related to the authentication result of the ID to the payout control board, the payout control board transmits information related to the authentication result to the main control board. Only when the main control board receives information indicating that the authentication is successful as information related to the authentication result, the game of the gaming machine can proceed and at various timings even while the game is in progress Is configured to check on the payout control board whether or not the security dongle ID is a normal ID at any time, and has not obtained permission to use the gaming machine. Situation that would be used to (for example, unauthorized illegal situation would be used by sales) will be able to prevent such, a more secure and fair to be able to use and manage the game machine.

(Modification 1 from this embodiment)
In this embodiment, the security dongle authentication process during the game is executed in the game progress control process. However, the security dongle authentication process execution mode during the game is not limited to this. Therefore, an example of a configuration related to a security dongle different from the present embodiment is referred to as a first modification from the present embodiment, and changes from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, the first modification from the present embodiment has a standby demonstration start timer M60 that measures the time from the end of the game to the start of the standby demonstration time.

  First, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the game progress control process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The changes from this embodiment are Step 1309 (Modified 1), Step 1311 (Modified 1), Step 1327 (Modified 1) and Step 1329 (Modified 1), that is, not after the re-game winning in step 1304. In step 1309 (modified 1), the main control board M is a standby demonstration start authentication execution flag (a flag that is turned on when the above-described standby demonstration effect is executed. Specifically, step 1704 is performed. It is determined whether or not the flag (turned on at) is on. In the case of Yes in Step 1309 (Modification 1), in Step 1311 (Modification 1), the main control board M turns off the standby demonstration start authentication execution flag and executes the game dongle monitoring process in Step 1500.

  If the settlement button D60 is operated in step 1326, in step 1327 (variant 1), the main control board M causes the score settlement time authentication execution flag (the settlement button D60 is pressed for a long time to complete the score settlement). It is a flag that is turned on when it is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a flag that is turned on in step 1708 is turned on. In the case of Yes in Step 1327 (Modification 1), in Step 1329 (Modification 1), the main control board M turns off the authentication execution flag at the time of scoring, and executes the dongle monitoring process in game in Step 1500.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the subroutine of step 1400 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The change from the present embodiment is Step 1700 (Modification 1), that is, after the input port data is generated in Step 1414, the main control board M performs authentication timing described later in Step 1700 (Modification 1). The monitoring process is executed, and the process proceeds to step 1416.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the authentication timing monitoring process according to the subroutine of Step 1700 (Modification 1) in Modification 1 from the present embodiment. First, in step 1702, the main control board M refers to a standby demonstration start timer M60 (decrement timer), and determines whether or not the timer value has reached a predetermined time (30 seconds in this example) (step 1). When the timer measurement is executed at 1408, the timer value of the standby demonstration start timer M60 reaches Yes when it reaches a predetermined time, and the standby demonstration start timer M60 starts at the game end timing). If yes in step 1702. In step 1704, the main control board M turns on the standby demonstration start execution flag, and proceeds to step 1706. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1702, the process proceeds to step 1706.

Next, in step 1706, the main control board M determines whether or not the settlement button port (input port relating to whether or not the settlement button D60 is pressed) has been continuously turned on for a predetermined number of times (in this example, 10 times). Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step 1706, in step 1708, the main control board M turns on the score settlement authentication execution flag, and proceeds to the next process (process in step 1416). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1706,
The process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1416).

  With the configuration as described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, after the generation of the input port and the timer measurement are performed in the timer interruption process, the generated input port and the timer value that has performed the measurement are changed. By confirming, the execution timing of the authentication process of the security dongle DG during the game can be measured, and the appropriate authentication process of the security dongle DG during the game can be executed. It should be noted that this modified example also relates to an in-game dongle monitoring process executed after step 1341, an in-game dongle monitoring process executed after step 1358, an in-game dongle monitoring process executed after step 1365, and the like. Similarly to the above, the execution timing of the authentication process of the security dongle DG during the game may be measured by the timer interruption process.

(Second Embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the security dongle is configured to be connected to the payout control board so that unauthorized use of the gaming machine can be prevented. However, the configuration for preventing unauthorized use of the security dongle is not limited thereto. Is not limited. Accordingly, an example of a configuration related to a security dongle different from the present embodiment is referred to as a second embodiment, and differences from the present embodiment will be described in detail below.

  First, in the second embodiment, the security dongle DG is connected to the main control board M.

  First, FIG. 20 is an electrical block diagram in the second embodiment. When the security dongle DG is connected to the main control board M, the security information stored in the security dongle DG (information related to the ID of the security dongle DG, etc.) is first read by the main control board M, and then The read security information is transmitted to the hall computer HC via the payout control board H and the CR unit CRU. Such a configuration can also be authenticated by the hall computer HC.

  When the security dongle DG is connected to the payout control board H as in the present embodiment, correctness determination result information (information related to the authentication result) determined by the hall computer HC as correct / incorrect is stored in the payout control board H. Thus, the payout control board H can check the correctness determination result information. On the other hand, when the security dongle DG is connected to the main control board M as in the second embodiment, the correct / incorrect determination result information determined by the hall computer HC is stored in the main control board M, and the main control board is stored. M can confirm the correctness determination result information. With this configuration, the processing load on the payout control board H can be reduced.

  Further, the correctness determination result information determined by the hall computer HC is stored in both the main control board M and the payout control board H, and the correctness determination result information is confirmed on both the main control board M and the payout control board H. can do. Since the correctness determination result information is separately checked by the main control board M and the payout control board H, the accuracy of checking the correctness determination result information can be improved.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the dongle authentication control process according to the subroutine of step 1100 of FIG. 4 in the second embodiment. The difference from this embodiment is step 1110 (second) to step 1116 (second), that is, in step 1110 (second), the main control board M temporarily reads the ID of the security dongle DG. (The ID reading method of the security dongle DG is the same as that in the present embodiment). Next, in step 1112 (second), the main control board M outputs it to the hall computer HC via the payout control board H in order to authenticate the ID of the security dongle DG. Next, at step 1114 (second), the main control board M is authenticated from the hall computer HC via the payout control board H, and the authentication result of the security dongle DG {the ID of the security dongle DG is authenticated as a normal ID. It is determined whether or not a result of (successful authentication) or a result of authentication (authentication failed) that the security dongle DG ID is not normal is received. If Yes in step 1114 (second), it is determined in step 1104 whether or not the authentication result is information indicating that the authentication is successful. On the other hand, if No in step 1114 (second), the main control board M outputs the ID of the security dongle DG to the hall computer HC via the payout control board H for a predetermined time in step 1115 (second). It is determined whether or not elapses. If Yes in step 1115 (second), the process proceeds to step 1110 (second), and if No, the process proceeds to step 1114 (second) (that is, the retry process is executed as in the present embodiment). Possible). If the authentication result is information indicating that the authentication is successful in step 1104, in step 1116 (second), the main control board M temporarily stores information related to the ID of the security dongle DG {step If the information read in 1110 (second) is stored, the ID of the security dongle DG during the game can be authenticated}, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1022 or step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the game dongle monitoring process according to the subroutine of Step 1500 of FIG. 7 in the second embodiment. The difference from this embodiment is step 1510 (second) to step 1518 (second), that is, in step 1510 (second), the main control board M reads the ID of the security dongle DG. (The ID reading method of the security dongle DG is as described above), and the ID is temporarily stored. Next, in step 1512 (second), the main control board M matches the ID of the read security dongle DG with the ID of the security dongle DG stored at power-on {stored in step 1116 (second)}. Determine whether you are doing it. In the case of Yes in step 1512 (second), in step 1518 (second), the main control board M clears the continuous authentication failure counter DG20 to zero and performs the next processing (step 1312, step 1330, step 1342, step 1360 or The process proceeds to step 1366. On the other hand, in the case of No in 1512 (second), the main control board M adds 1 to the counter value of the continuous authentication failure counter DG20 in step 1514 (second). Next, in step, the main control board M is the number of times that the counter value of the continuous authentication failure counter DG20 is determined to be an error due to an error occurrence value (successful authentication of the security dongle ID, In this example, it is determined whether or not it has reached 3 times. If No in step 1516 (second), the process proceeds to step 1510 (second) to repeatedly read and confirm the ID of the security dongle. If YES in step 1516 (second), the process advances to step 1508.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a dongle authentication image diagram in the second embodiment. In the figure, a process for authenticating the ID of the security dongle DG executed when the power is turned on is shown. Note that “A” and “B” shown in the figure represent the difference between the IDs of the security dongle DG, the same alphabet is the same ID, and the different alphabets are different IDs. In addition, it is assumed that the security dongle DG is inserted (connected) in a place where “dongle” is illustrated. First, when the authentication of the ID on the left side of the figure is successful, the main control board M reads and temporarily stores information related to the ID of the security dongle DG, and stores the security dongle in the hall computer HC via the payout control board H. Outputs information related to DG ID. Next, since the hall computer HC receives the information related to the ID of the security dongle DG, the hall computer HC executes authentication processing of the ID, and the ID of the security dongle DG and the ID held by the hall computer HC are both the same “ Therefore, the hall computer HC outputs information indicating that the authentication is successful to the main control board M via the payout control board H. Next, the main control board M receives the information indicating that the authentication is successful from the hall computer HC, and keeps storing the ID read from the security dongle DG.

  On the other hand, when the authentication of the ID on the right side of the figure fails, the main control board M reads and temporarily stores information related to the ID of the security dongle DG, and the security dongle DG is stored in the hall computer HC via the payout control board H. The information related to the ID is output. Next, since the hall computer HC receives the information related to the ID of the security dongle DG, the hall computer HC executes authentication processing of the ID, the ID of the security dongle DG is “B”, and the ID held by the hall computer HC is Since “A” is different (ie, “B” is not registered in the ID held by the hall computer HC), the hall computer HC sends out information indicating that the authentication has failed as the authentication control board H. To the main control board M. Next, the main control board M receives the information indicating that the authentication has failed from the hall computer HC, discards the ID read from the security dongle DG, and executes the process relating to the unrecoverable error. Become.

  By configuring as described above, according to the swivel type gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the security dongle is connected to the main control board, and when the gaming machine is turned on, the main control board sets the security dongle ID. After reading and outputting the information related to the ID to the hall computer via the payout control board, and the hall computer outputting the information relating to the authentication result of the ID to the main control board via the payout control board, the main control board Only when information indicating that the authentication is successful is received as information related to the authentication result, the game of the gaming machine can proceed, and the main control board can change the payout control board at various timings even while the game is in progress. In the same way as in the present embodiment, the hall computer is configured to check at any time whether the ID of the security dongle is a normal ID. It will be possible to prevent the situation where it is used without obtaining permission to use it (for example, the situation where it will be used in unauthorized business without permission), and the use and management of gaming machines more safely and fairly. Will be able to.

  The time intervals related to authentication confirmation in the present embodiment described above will be summarized.

<About the time interval for authentication confirmation 1>
The loop processing related to step 1102 → 1102 in FIG. 5 and the loop processing related to step 2106 → step 2107 → step 2106 in FIG. 13 in the spinning cylinder gaming machine according to the present embodiment are performed when the gaming machine is turned on. Is waiting to receive information related to the authentication result from In other words, when the gaming machine is turned on, it is configured to be able to confirm the reception of information related to the authentication result from the hall computer a plurality of times. In this case, one confirmation of reception (one loop) The time interval required for is configured to be equal to the execution interval of the timer interrupt processing (approximately 2.235 ms) or shorter (less than 1 ms) than the timer interrupt processing.

  The loop processing according to step 1114 (second) → step 1115 (second) → step 1114 (second) of FIG. 21 in the swivel type gaming machine according to the second embodiment It is in a state waiting for receipt of information related to the authentication result from the computer. That is, when the gaming machine is turned on, it is configured to be able to confirm the reception of information related to the authentication result from the hall computer a plurality of times. In this case, one confirmation of reception (one loop) The time interval required for the process is configured to be equal to the execution interval of the timer interrupt processing (about 2.235 ms) or shorter (less than 1 ms) than the timer interrupt processing.

<About the time interval for authentication confirmation 2>
The loop processing related to step 1102 → 1102 in FIG. 5 and the loop processing related to step 2106 → step 2107 → step 2106 in FIG. 13 in the spinning cylinder gaming machine according to the present embodiment are performed when the gaming machine is turned on. Is waiting to receive information related to the authentication result from In other words, when the gaming machine is turned on, it is configured to be able to confirm the reception of information related to the authentication result from the hall computer a plurality of times. In this case, one confirmation of reception (one loop) The time interval required for this is configured to be shorter than the time interval until the voltage drops to a level at which the reception confirmation cannot be performed from the timing when the power interruption occurs (becomes several μs to several hundreds μs). .

  The loop processing according to step 1114 (second) → step 1115 (second) → step 1114 (second) of FIG. 21 in the swivel type gaming machine according to the second embodiment It is in a state waiting for receipt of information related to the authentication result from the computer. In other words, when the gaming machine is turned on, it is configured to be able to confirm the reception of information related to the authentication result from the hall computer a plurality of times. In this case, one confirmation of reception (one loop) The time interval required for this is configured to be shorter than the time interval until the voltage drops to a level at which the reception confirmation cannot be performed from the timing when the power interruption occurs (becomes several μs to several hundreds μs). .

<About the time interval for authentication confirmation 3>
The loop processing related to step 1504 → 1504 in FIG. 8 and the loop processing related to step 2404 to step 2414 → step 2404 in FIG. 15 are waiting for authentication confirmation while the game is in progress. is there. That is, during the execution of the game progress control process, authentication confirmation inside the gaming machine is configured to be executed a plurality of times. In this case, the time interval required for one confirmation (one loop) is The timer interrupt processing is configured to be shorter (less than 1 ms).

  The loop processing according to step 1510 (second) to step 1516 (second) → step 1510 (second) of FIG. 22 in the swivel type gaming machine according to the second embodiment is in an authentication confirmation waiting state while the game is in progress. It is. That is, during the execution of the game progress control process, authentication confirmation inside the gaming machine is configured to be executed a plurality of times. In this case, the time interval required for one confirmation (one loop) is The timer interrupt processing is configured to be shorter (less than 1 ms).

<About the time interval for authentication confirmation 4>
The loop processing related to step 1504 → 1504 in FIG. 8 and the loop processing related to step 2404 to step 2414 → step 2404 in FIG. 15 are waiting for authentication confirmation while the game is in progress. is there. That is, during the execution of the game progress control process, authentication confirmation inside the gaming machine is configured to be executed a plurality of times. In this case, the time interval required for one confirmation (one loop) is It is configured to be shorter (a few μs to a few hundred μs) than the time interval from when the power interruption occurs until the voltage drops to a level at which the authentication confirmation cannot be performed.

  The loop processing according to step 1510 (second) to step 1516 (second) → step 1510 (second) of FIG. 22 in the swivel type gaming machine according to the second embodiment is in an authentication confirmation waiting state while the game is in progress. It is. That is, during the execution of the game progress control process, authentication confirmation inside the gaming machine is configured to be executed a plurality of times. In this case, the time interval required for one confirmation (one loop) is It is configured to be shorter (a few μs to a few hundred μs) than the time interval from when the power interruption occurs until the voltage drops to a level at which the authentication confirmation cannot be performed.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a credit increase speed image diagram in the rotary type gaming machine according to the present example. Although the following description is touched lightly also in the present embodiment, in the encapsulated revolving game machine, the score addition display on the total score display device D190 managed by the payout control board H or the main control board This is a matter relating to the speed adjustment in the score addition display on the credit number display device D200 managed by M.

  First, in the case of a general revolving game machine using substantial game medals, a medal payout device having a drive device is activated when a predetermined winning combination is won, and the substantial game medals Is paid out to the medal tray. Therefore, it takes a certain amount of time to complete the payout process due to driving of the driving device or movement of game medals. In addition, a minimum game time (Tmax, which will be described later, about 4.1 seconds) is generally defined for a swing-type game machine, and one game (unit game, game) is shorter than the minimum game time. ) Is not possible to advance to the next game. Therefore, in the case of a revolving game machine using a substantial game medal, even if all reels stop in a time shorter than the minimum game time, it takes time to pay out by the medal payout device, The game is not delayed and the player is less likely to get bored.

  On the other hand, in the case of adopting an encapsulated revolving game machine, the game is advanced without using a substantial game medal. For this reason, there is no movement of mechanically driven medal payout devices or game medals, and payout processing is constituted only by arithmetic processing. Therefore, if all reels stop in a time shorter than the minimum game time, there is a possibility that the game may be delayed due to the completion of the payout process (arithmetic process). It is assumed that the structure is easy to get tired of.

  As described below, the spinning-reel game machine according to this example can prevent the game from being delayed by processing so that a certain amount of time is spent in the payout process. Note that the following description can be applied only to the score addition display on the credit number display device D200 managed by the main control board M, and to the total score display device D190 managed by the payout control board H. The present invention can be applied only to the score addition display, and the score addition display on the credit number display device D200 managed by the main control board M and the score addition display on the total score display device D190 managed by the payout control board H. It can also be applied to the score addition display over the two.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when 15 small roles (small role whose score increases by 15 by winning) wins, after the winning display is displayed, the score (here, credit) is displayed. The display is such that “1” is displayed after the time “t0” has elapsed, then “2” is displayed after the time “t1” has elapsed, and the credits are sequentially increased by one. After “t14” has elapsed, “15” is displayed.

  Here, “t0” is a count-up waiting time after the winning display is confirmed, “t1” is a time until counting up from “0” to “1”, and “t2” is “1”. From “2” to “2”, “t3” is the time from “2” to “3”, and similarly, “t14” is changed from “13” to “14”. "T15" is a time until counting up from "14" to "15".

  In addition, the first to third stop reels are all accelerated after the lever is turned on, and then decelerated and stopped through a constant speed operation. After all of the first stop reel to the third stop reel are stopped, the display is determined and the credit increase process is executed. Thereafter, the next game is started.

  For example, when the first stop reel to the third stop reel are all stopped by a four-frame slide, the acceleration time is “210.7 milliseconds” and the constant speed time is “57.14 milliseconds”. The time until the first reel stops is “190 milliseconds”, the waiting time between the reels is “203 milliseconds”, and the time until the second reel stops is “190 milliseconds”. The waiting time between the rotating drums is “203 milliseconds”, and the time until the third reel stops is “190 milliseconds”. The total time of these is “1243.84 milliseconds”. The total time is the fastest game time “a” in the gaming machine design when the first to third stop reels are all stopped by a four-frame slide.

  In addition, when all of the first to third stop reels are stopped by sliding one frame, the acceleration time is “210.7 milliseconds” and the constant speed time is “57.14 milliseconds”. The time until the first reel stops is “37.91 milliseconds”, the waiting time between the spinning cylinders is “203 milliseconds”, and the time until the second reel stops is “37.91 milliseconds”. Second ", the waiting time between the spinning cylinders is" 203 milliseconds ", and the time until the third reel stops is" 37.91 milliseconds ". When all of the first stop reel to the third stop reel are stopped by sliding one frame, the fastest game time “a” in the gaming machine design, which is the total time of these, is “787.57 milliseconds”.

  Furthermore, in this example, the payout time (count up time) of one score is “102.8 milliseconds”. Accordingly, the payout time for 8 points is “822.4 (= 8 × 102.8) milliseconds”, and the payout time for 15 points is “1542 (= 15 × 102.8) milliseconds”. By setting such a count-up time (score increase rate), the relationship as in the following configuration example is established.

  Further, the minimum game time Tmax is generally defined as “4100 milliseconds”. Tplay shown in FIG. 24 is an actual game time interval, and FIG. 24 shows an example in which the actual game time interval is shorter than the minimum game time Tmax.

<< Configuration Example 1 >>
Configuration example 1 is an example of paying out 15 points, which is the maximum number of payout points that can be designed. In the configuration example 1, the payout process is executed so as to satisfy “a + (n × t1)> tmax / 2”. Here, n is the maximum number of payout points that can be designed (= 15).

  By setting the conditions for the payout process in this way, all the payout processes can be ended at the time point “a + (n × t1)” that exceeds half of the minimum game time tmax from the lever-on, and the game has ended. It is possible to prevent the waiting time from becoming longer and prevent the game from being delayed.

  For example, when the first stop reel to the third stop reel are stopped with a four-frame slide, “a + (n × t1) = 1243.84 + (15 × 102.8) = 278.84 milliseconds” tmax / 2 = 2050 milliseconds ”.

  Further, when the first stop reel to the third stop reel are stopped by sliding one frame, “a + (n × t1) = 787.57 + (15 × 102.8) = 2329.57 milliseconds” tmax / 2 = 2050 milliseconds ”.

  Therefore, even when stopping by a four-frame slide or stopping by a one-frame slide, by setting the payout time of one score to “102.8 milliseconds”, “a + (n × t1)> tmax / 2 Is established. Therefore, when stopping by sliding four frames, the payout process of 15 points ends when “278.84 milliseconds (> 2050 milliseconds)” has elapsed since the lever was turned on. Further, when stopping by a single frame slide, the payout process of 15 points ends when “2329.57 milliseconds (> 2050 milliseconds)” has elapsed since the lever was turned on.

«Configuration example 2»
Configuration example 2 is an example of paying out a score that is less than 15 points, which is the maximum number of payout points that can be designed. In the configuration example 2, the payout process is executed so as to satisfy “a + (n × t1)> tmax / 4”. Here, “n <15”.

  By making the conditions of the payout process in this way, all the payout processes can be ended at the time “a + (n × t1)” that exceeds 1/4 of the minimum game time “tmax” from the lever-on, Even when the score is low, it is possible to prevent the waiting time after the game is ended from becoming long and prevent the game from being delayed.

  For example, when the first stop reel to the third stop reel are stopped with a four-frame slide, “a + (n × t1) = 1243.84 + (8 × 102.8) = 2066.64 milliseconds” tmax / 4 = 1025 milliseconds ”. Here, as one specific example, “n = 8” is set. “N” may be changed, but is preferably “8” or more.

  Further, when the first stop reel to the third stop reel are stopped by sliding one frame, “a + (n × t1) = 787.57 + (8 × 102.8) = 1609.97 milliseconds” tmax / 4 = 1025 milliseconds ”. Similarly, “n = 8” was set.

  Therefore, even when stopping by a four-frame slide or stopping by a one-frame slide, by setting the payout time of one score to “102.8 milliseconds”, “a + (n × t1)> tmax / 4 Is established. Therefore, when stopping by sliding four frames, the payout process of 8 points ends when “2066.24 milliseconds” have elapsed since the lever was turned on. In the case of stopping by sliding one frame, the payout process of 8 points ends when “1609.97 milliseconds” have elapsed since the lever was turned on.

«Configuration example 3»
In the configuration example 3, the payout process is executed so as to satisfy “t1> a / n”. In the configuration example 3, “t1” is a payout time for one score, and “n” is the maximum number of payout points that can be designed (= 15). This is an example in which the payout time “t1” for one score is longer than the value obtained by dividing the fastest gaming time “a” in gaming machine design by the maximum number “n”.

  When the first stop reel to the third stop reel are stopped by sliding four frames, “t1 = 102.8 milliseconds” and “a / n = 1243.84 / 15 = 82.92 milliseconds”. .

  When the first to third stop reels are stopped by sliding one frame, “t1 = 102.8 milliseconds” and “a / n = 787.57 / 15 = 52.5 milliseconds”. .

  Therefore, when stopping by a four-frame slide or when stopping by a one-frame slide, the payout time for one score is “102.8 milliseconds”, and “t1> a / n” is established.

<< Configuration Example 4 >>
In the configuration example 4, the payout process is executed so as to satisfy “t0 = t1 = t2 = t3 =. “T1” is the count-up time of the first image, “t2” is the count-up time of the second image, “t3” is the count-up time of the third image, and “t0” is This is the count-up waiting time after the display is confirmed. In this way, all the count-up times are made equal, and the payout process is executed at an equal time. Since the payout is always made at a constant interval, it is possible to easily predict the timing at which the payout process is completed, and to prevent the game from being delayed.

<< Configuration Example 5 >>
In the configuration example 5, the payout process is executed so as to satisfy “t1 ≧ t2 ≧ t3 ≧... ≧ t14 ≧ t15”. “T1” is the count-up time of the first sheet, “t2” is the count-up time of the second sheet, “t3” is the count-up time of the third sheet, and other count-up times Similarly, “t14” is the count-up time for the 14th sheet, and “t15” is the count-up time for the 15th sheet. In this way, the count-up time is set to be equal to or less than the previous count-up time, the count-up time is gradually shortened, giving the player a sense of expectation that the payout process is gradually accelerated, and the game is not delayed. Can be.

<< Configuration Example 6 >>
All count-up times can be the same. For example, “t1 = t2... All the count-up times are made equal, the payout is always made at a constant count-up time, and the time when the payout process is completed can be predicted so that the game is not delayed.

  Further, the credit-up process may be counted up by the same process. By repeatedly executing the credit-up process, the same process can be utilized and the process can be simplified.

  Furthermore, when a power interruption occurs during the standby time until the next credit increase, after the power interruption is recovered, the process may be restarted from the count when the power interruption occurs. Since the count at the time when the power interruption occurs is maintained, even if the power interruption occurs, a score can be given to the player without excess or deficiency.

  If the power interruption occurs during the game and the power interruption is restored, the timing of the minimum game time may be restarted from the time when the power interruption occurs. Even if the power is cut off during the game, the minimum game time is kept at tmax, so that fairness among the players can be achieved in the same manner as the game conditions of other players.

  Here, the function restrictions of the dongle relating to the five of the game store (hall), inspection organization, manufacturer factory, sales company (and secondhand dealer), general user, and the 8 (game center) of the wind management law in this example will be described in detail. .

  The restrictions on game stores (halls) are as follows. First, all functions are effective, and there is no limit on the number of times authentication is permitted. Further, the authentication is invalidated on the condition that the authentication process has not been performed during one day or a plurality of days. The ID of the dongle lent to the game store (hall) includes identification information for identifying the hall computer, identification information for identifying the main control board M, identification information for identifying the payout control board H, and the like.

  The restrictions on inspection laboratories are as follows. First, all functions are effective, and there is no limit on the number of times authentication is permitted. Furthermore, there is no condition for invalidating authentication. The ID of the dongle lent to the inspection organization is identification information for identifying the hall computer (identification information for identifying the computer owned by the inspection organization), game machine number (1 to N), etc., where N is the number of units delivered is there.

  Restrictions on manufacturer factories are as follows. First, when there is no limit on the number of times authentication is permitted, the function is limited as a gaming machine. For example, the performance is executed to such an extent that the operation can be confirmed, the big hit state is shortened, or the hit is stopped after the big hit. In the case where a limit is set on the number of times authentication is permitted, the function of the gaming machine may not be limited.

  Further, the number of times authentication is permitted may be provided without any restriction. For example, a limit may be provided such that the number of times authentication is permitted is 10,000. Further, when a limit is set on the number of times of authentication, authentication is invalidated on the condition that authentication processing has not been performed for a plurality of days. If there is no limit on the number of times of authentication, authentication will not be invalidated.

  The ID of the dongle lent to the manufacturer factory includes identification information for identifying the hall computer (identification information for identifying the computer owned by the manufacturer factory), a production line number (1 to N), and the like. Furthermore, you may memorize | store a game machine manager number in ID of a dongle. In this case, it is preferable to request qualification when issuing the dongle.

  Restrictions on sales companies (and second-hand traders) are as follows. An operation restriction is always provided for the spinning machine P managed by the sales company (and the secondhand dealer). For example, a restriction is provided such that the effect device (image, sound, lamp, accessory) operates only in a predetermined pattern. Specifically, the winning lottery result and the jackpot lottery result are displayed so that they can be understood (push order, winning combination, jackpot winning, etc.). Further, in the slot machine, the number of games is about 30 to 100 times or the executable time is up to 10 minutes, or in the case of a pachinko, the number of game balls that can be launched is from 300 to 1000 or the executable time is up to 10 minutes. Such restrictions can be provided. In addition, when the restriction to be provided is the executable time, it is necessary to measure the time, and the capacity of the gaming machine is used, so if you do not want to use the capacity of the gaming machine for the restriction function, It is desirable that the limitation to be set is the number of games or the number of game balls that can be launched.

  As a restriction on sales companies (and second-hand traders), when inspecting all units, the number (number of times) permitted for authentication is limited to about 10,000 units (times), as in the case of manufacturers. In the case of a sampling inspection, the number (number of times) for which authentication is permitted is limited to about 100.

  Further, the authentication is invalidated on the condition that the authentication process has not been performed for a plurality of days. Furthermore, even if it is used continuously, the authentication is invalidated on the condition that one year (or three months) has passed since the dongle was issued. Furthermore, the number of devices that can be authenticated every day may be limited.

  The ID of the dongle lent to the sales company (and the second-hand trader) is identification information (by company) for identifying the hall computer, the number of the game machine manager, and the like. Further, the identification information of either the principal or the worker may be added to the principal.

  Since no dongle is loaned to general users or the 8th law (game center) of the Feisei Law, everything is restricted.

  In addition, when the operation is confirmed by the sales company, if the sales company does not have an eco-unit, the payout process is not performed, and the sub-control board S does not display the effect image and only notifies the winning combination information (push order). May be.

  The security dongle used in the game store (hall) has a volatile memory, while the security dongle used for inspection preferably has a non-volatile memory.

(Other changes)
Hereinafter, the configuration different from the configurations of the present embodiment and the second embodiment will be described in detail.

  Information stored in the security dongle (hereinafter also referred to as a dongle) includes identification information for identifying the hole, identification information for identifying the main control board M, identification information for identifying the payout control board H, and the revolving gaming machine P. Identification information to be identified, a dongle authentication key, a dongle communication key, a main control board M / dongle communication key, a sub control board S / dongle communication key, and the like can be used. These pieces of information may be stored separately in the dongle or may be stored as a single unit. When these pieces of information are stored separately, management according to common information and different information can be performed. When storing the unified information, it is possible to facilitate the process of storing the information in a dongle or hall computer. Further, the parity generated from these pieces of information may be stored in the dongle. The reliability of authentication can be further increased.

  When collecting the spinning machine P from the hall (for example, when moving to a second-hand dealer or moving to another hall), the dongle attached at the time of recovery is used for the spinning machine. It is preferable to remove it and return it to the gaming machine manufacturer. By storing the information stored in the dongle for each hole, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts on the revolving game machine P even after the revolving game machine P is collected.

  As described above, a dedicated dongle can be prepared for each factory inspection, inspection institution, and sales company (second-hand dealer, etc.) to restrict the operation of the revolving game machine. For example, the operation can be limited when the number of games played in the spinning-type game machine exceeds a predetermined number. In this case, it is necessary for the spinning type gaming machine to count the number of games. On the other hand, when the time for which the spinning-type gaming machine is activated exceeds a predetermined time, the operation of the spinning-type gaming machine may be limited. The hall computer may measure the start-up time of the revolving game machine and transmit invalidation information to the revolving game machine on the condition that the predetermined time has been exceeded.

  The dongle is attached to the payout control board or the main control board. The dongle can be attached only by the manufacturer so that it can be physically removed using caulking, for example, or it can be removed at the game hall (hole). Data may be erased by a memory. Further, when the dongle is removed, it may be configured such that a trace of removal remains.

  It is preferable not to function as a dongle when the dongle is detached from the payout control board or the main control board. For example, when the dongle is attached, power is supplied to the dongle and the information stored in the dongle is retained, while when the dongle is removed, the power to the dongle is cut off and the information stored in the dongle Is erased.

  When the dongle is attached to the main control board, the dongle information may be read after the power is turned on until the RAM of the main control board is checked. Alternatively, the dongle information may be read after the setting change process is executed. Furthermore, it is preferable to read the dongle information a plurality of times. Such a configuration makes it possible to accurately acquire dongle information even when it is easily affected by noise.

  In addition, when reading and monitoring the dongle is executed by interrupt processing (timer interrupt processing as shown in the present embodiment), as a countermeasure for error determination due to noise, when the ID of the dongle does not match a plurality of times in succession. May be an error. In addition to the power supply line and data transmission / reception line, a connection monitoring line (a signal line for constantly transmitting a constant signal from the dongle) is also provided for the connection between the payout control board or the main control board and the dongle. May be. In that case, when executing dongle monitoring by interrupt processing, first check the signal status on the connection monitoring line (connection monitoring bit), and if a connection monitoring bit error occurs, When reading is attempted and information on the dongle cannot be read at the time of the attempt, an error (for example, the game progress operation is stopped by assuming that the dongle is abnormal) may be used.

  Further, when reading and monitoring of the dongle is executed by interrupt processing, the series of interrupt processing can be executed in an arbitrary order. For example, it can be executed at a timing after the input port is confirmed. Or, it is an interrupt process different from the normal interrupt process (a series of interrupt processes as shown in this embodiment), and multiple specific interrupt processes having a higher interrupt priority than the normal interrupt process are generated. The dongle reading / monitoring process may be executed within this specific interrupt process.

  When reading and monitoring the dongle in each game (main loop), before accepting the lever, at the time of scoring (medal) insertion, at the time of payment, at the time of lever acceptance, at the time of adding points, at the end of the game, at the end of the demonstration It can be executed at such timing. By increasing the timing for monitoring the dongle, if the dongle does not operate normally, stop the normal operation of the gaming machine quickly and before starting the execution of the control process that greatly affects the game progress. It becomes possible to let it.

  In addition, as a countermeasure for error determination due to noise, if the dongle information cannot be read multiple times in succession, an error is preferable. In addition, a command related to the authentication result may be received a plurality of times, and if the same type of command cannot be continuously received a predetermined number of times, an error may be set.

  The operation signal of the start lever D50 is input to the random number generation circuit, the hard random number generated by the random number generation circuit is automatically latched to the register (regardless of the program command), and the operation signal of the start lever D50 is transmitted to the main control board. There is a method of acquiring random numbers by a soft latch that detects input by software processing on the M side and latches the hard random number generated by the random number generation circuit to the register with a so-called load instruction triggered by the input detection. However, when acquiring a random number with a hard latch, it is preferable to authenticate the dongle after acquiring the random number, and when acquiring a random number with a soft latch, before acquiring the random number (that is, before executing the load instruction). ) May also be used for dongle authentication.

As a response to the case where the game is not authenticated when the power is turned on, the following configuration may be adopted.
(1) When the game is not authenticated during the game, and in the case of an error that can be reset (error that can be recovered), the game is returned to the game enabled state by operating the setting / reset button. However, the information on the dongle is read out and checked again before or after returning.
(2) When the game is not authenticated during the game and an error that cannot be recovered is treated as an unrecoverable error. In this case, a setting change process is executed in order to operate the swivel type gaming machine.
(3) This is a case where the game is not authenticated during the game, and when it is treated as a power interruption, it is processed as a power interruption before shifting to a setting change process or the like. Note that the same process as the power-off process performed during the game is not executed. Wait for the power to drop without doing anything, or to perform another power-off process with limited processing. Thereafter, the power is turned on again to operate the gaming machine.
(4) If the authentication is not performed at the time of power-on, and if the error is resettable, the dongle information is read again and transmitted to the server by operating the setting / reset button. Preferably after an interrupt is activated to determine the operation of the set / reset button.
(5) In the case where the authentication is not performed at the time of turning on the power, and in the case of an error that cannot be recovered, in order to operate the rotary gaming machine P, the power is turned on again in a state where the setting change process is performed. The setting change mode is not entered unless the dongle information is authenticated.
(6) This is a case where authentication is not performed at the time of power-on, and in the case of handling power interruption, it is processed as power-off before shifting to setting change processing or the like. In addition, the power-off process performed during a game is not executed. Wait for the power to drop without doing anything, or to perform another power-off process with limited processing. Thereafter, the power is turned on again to operate the gaming machine.

(Summary)
The following concepts can be extracted (listed) based on the configuration shown in the above embodiments. However, the concepts listed below are merely examples, and the concepts based on the further configurations shown in the above embodiments are added to these concepts as well as the combination and separation (higher level conceptualization) of these listed concepts. May be.

The spinning machine according to the aspect (1)
A main control board (for example, main control board M) for controlling the game progress;
An auxiliary control board (for example, a payout control board H) that is communicably connected to the main control board, and an authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) that stores authentication data is an auxiliary control board (for example, a payout control board). H) a rotary type gaming machine provided in
The auxiliary control board (for example, the payout control board H) is
Receives the power supply voltage for driving and performs predetermined initial settings.
After performing the predetermined initial setting, the authentication data is read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
Obtaining an authentication result based on the authentication data read from the authentication medium (eg, security dongle DG);
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
A specific initial setting is made by supplying the power supply voltage for driving,
After performing the specific initial settings, execute a specific internal confirmation process,
After executing the specific internal confirmation process, execute a confirmation waiting process for confirming information related to the authentication result,
When a specific authentication valid condition based on the information related to the authentication result is satisfied at the time of executing the confirmation waiting process, the normal process can be executed,
After executing the normal processing, the game value provided for the game is managed based on the player's input operation,
After a game value necessary for one game is input, a lottery process of a role that affects a game result in the game is executed based on a player's game start operation,
After the spinning cylinder rotates at a predetermined constant speed, the game result in the game is displayed on the spinning cylinder based on the player's rotation stopping operation.
When a game result of the game is displayed on all the spinning cylinders, the gaming machine is characterized in that a gaming value is given based on the displayed gaming results.
In addition, the gaming machine according to this aspect (1)
An authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) storing authentication data is provided on the main control board (for example, main control board M), which includes a main control board (for example, main control board M) for controlling the game progress. It is a spinning machine,
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
A specific initial setting is made by supplying the power supply voltage for driving,
After performing the specific initial settings, execute a specific internal confirmation process,
After executing the specific internal confirmation process, the authentication data is read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
After reading the authentication data from the authentication medium (for example, the security dongle DG), a confirmation waiting process for confirming information related to an authentication result based on the authentication data is executed.
When a specific authentication valid condition based on the information related to the authentication result is satisfied at the time of executing the confirmation waiting process, the normal process can be executed,
After executing the normal processing, the game value provided for the game is managed based on the player's input operation,
After a game value necessary for one game is input, a lottery process of a role that affects a game result in the game is executed based on a player's game start operation,
After the spinning cylinder rotates at a predetermined constant speed, the game result in the game is displayed on the spinning cylinder based on the player's rotation stopping operation.
The game machine may be characterized in that when a game result of the game is displayed on all the spinning machines, a game value is given based on the displayed gaming result.

The rotary type gaming machine according to this aspect (2)
A main control board (for example, main control board M) for controlling the game progress;
An auxiliary control board (for example, a payout control board H) that is communicably connected to the main control board, and an authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) that stores authentication data is an auxiliary control board (for example, a payout control board). H) a rotary type gaming machine provided in
The auxiliary control board (for example, the payout control board H) is
Receives the power supply voltage for driving and performs predetermined initial settings.
After performing the predetermined initial setting, the authentication data is read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
Obtaining an authentication result based on the authentication data read from the authentication medium (eg, security dongle DG);
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
A specific initial setting is made by supplying the power supply voltage for driving,
After performing the specific initial settings, execute a specific internal confirmation process,
After executing the specific internal confirmation process, execute a confirmation waiting process for confirming information related to the authentication result,
When a specific authentication valid condition based on the information related to the authentication result is satisfied at the time of executing the confirmation waiting process, the normal process can be executed,
After executing the normal processing, the game value provided for the game is managed based on the player's input operation,
After a game value necessary for one game is input, a lottery process of a role that affects a game result in the game is executed based on a player's game start operation,
After the spinning cylinder rotates at a predetermined constant speed, the game result in the game is displayed on the spinning cylinder based on the player's rotation stopping operation.
When the game result of the game is displayed on all the shells, the game value is given based on the displayed game result,
Even if the supply of the driving power supply voltage is stopped before the confirmation waiting process is performed, it is possible to perform confirmation of the information related to the authentication result a plurality of times. Machine.
In addition, the gaming machine according to this aspect (2)
An authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) storing authentication data is provided on the main control board (for example, main control board M), which includes a main control board (for example, main control board M) for controlling the game progress. It is a spinning machine,
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
A specific initial setting is made by supplying the power supply voltage for driving,
After performing the specific initial settings, execute a specific internal confirmation process,
After executing the specific internal confirmation process, the authentication data is read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
After reading the authentication data from the authentication medium (for example, the security dongle DG), a confirmation waiting process for confirming information related to an authentication result based on the authentication data is executed.
When a specific authentication valid condition based on the information related to the authentication result is satisfied at the time of executing the confirmation waiting process, the normal process can be executed,
After executing the normal processing, the game value provided for the game is managed based on the player's input operation,
After a game value necessary for one game is input, a lottery process of a role that affects a game result in the game is executed based on a player's game start operation,
After the spinning cylinder rotates at a predetermined constant speed, the game result in the game is displayed on the spinning cylinder based on the player's rotation stopping operation.
When the game result of the game is displayed on all the shells, the game value is given based on the displayed game result,
Even if the supply of the driving power supply voltage is stopped before the confirmation waiting process is performed, it is possible to perform confirmation of the information related to the authentication result a plurality of times. It may be a machine.

The rotary type gaming machine according to this aspect (3)
A main control board (for example, main control board M) for controlling the game progress;
An auxiliary control board (for example, a payout control board H) that is communicably connected to the main control board, and an authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) that stores authentication data is an auxiliary control board (for example, a payout control board). H) a rotary type gaming machine provided in
The auxiliary control board (for example, the payout control board H) is
Receives the power supply voltage for driving and performs predetermined initial settings.
After performing the predetermined initial setting, the authentication data is read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
Obtaining an authentication result based on the authentication data read from the authentication medium (eg, security dongle DG);
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
A specific initial setting is made by supplying the power supply voltage for driving,
After performing the specific initial settings, execute a specific internal confirmation process,
After executing the specific internal confirmation process, execute a confirmation waiting process for confirming information related to the authentication result,
When a specific authentication valid condition based on the information related to the authentication result is satisfied at the time of executing the confirmation waiting process, the normal process can be executed,
After executing the normal processing, the game value provided for the game is managed based on the player's input operation,
After a game value necessary for one game is input, a lottery process of a role that affects a game result in the game is executed based on a player's game start operation,
After the spinning cylinder rotates at a predetermined constant speed, the game result in the game is displayed on the spinning cylinder based on the player's rotation stopping operation.
When the game result of the game is displayed on all the shells, the game value is given based on the displayed game result,
When the supply of the driving power supply voltage is stopped before execution of the confirmation waiting process or during execution of the confirmation waiting process, a specific power-off process can be executed. The processing content is a revolving game machine characterized in that the processing content is different from the processing content in the normal power-off process that is executed when the supply of the driving power supply voltage is stopped while the game is in progress.
In addition, the gaming machine according to this aspect (3)
An authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) storing authentication data is provided on the main control board (for example, main control board M), which includes a main control board (for example, main control board M) for controlling the game progress. It is a spinning machine,
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
A specific initial setting is made by supplying the power supply voltage for driving,
After performing the specific initial settings, execute a specific internal confirmation process,
After executing the specific internal confirmation process, the authentication data is read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
After reading the authentication data from the authentication medium (for example, the security dongle DG), a confirmation waiting process for confirming information related to an authentication result based on the authentication data is executed.
When a specific authentication valid condition based on the information related to the authentication result is satisfied at the time of executing the confirmation waiting process, the normal process can be executed,
After executing the normal processing, the game value provided for the game is managed based on the player's input operation,
After a game value necessary for one game is input, a lottery process of a role that affects a game result in the game is executed based on a player's game start operation,
After the spinning cylinder rotates at a predetermined constant speed, the game result in the game is displayed on the spinning cylinder based on the player's rotation stopping operation.
When the game result of the game is displayed on all the shells, the game value is given based on the displayed game result,
When the supply of the driving power supply voltage is stopped before execution of the confirmation waiting process or during execution of the confirmation waiting process, a specific power-off process can be executed. The processing content may be a revolving gaming machine characterized in that the processing content is different from the processing content in the normal power-off processing that is executed when the supply of the driving power supply voltage is stopped while the game is in progress .

The spinning machine according to the aspect (4) is
A main control board (for example, main control board M) for controlling the game progress;
An auxiliary control board (for example, a payout control board H) that is communicably connected to the main control board, and an authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) that stores authentication data is an auxiliary control board (for example, a payout control board). H) a rotary type gaming machine provided in
The auxiliary control board (for example, the payout control board H) is
Receives the power supply voltage for driving and performs predetermined initial settings.
After performing the predetermined initial setting, the authentication data is read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
Obtaining an authentication result based on the authentication data read from the authentication medium (eg, security dongle DG);
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
A specific initial setting is made by supplying the power supply voltage for driving,
After performing the specific initial settings, execute a specific internal confirmation process,
After executing the specific internal confirmation process, execute a confirmation waiting process for confirming information related to the authentication result,
When a specific authentication valid condition based on the information related to the authentication result is satisfied at the time of executing the confirmation waiting process, the normal process can be executed,
After executing the normal processing, the game value provided for the game is managed based on the player's input operation,
After a game value necessary for one game is input, a lottery process of a role that affects a game result in the game is executed based on a player's game start operation,
After the spinning cylinder rotates at a predetermined constant speed, the game result in the game is displayed on the spinning cylinder based on the player's rotation stopping operation.
When the game result of the game is displayed on all the shells, the game value is given based on the displayed game result,
During execution of the confirmation waiting process, it is possible to confirm the information related to the authentication result a plurality of times, and the interval for confirming the information related to the authentication result occurs periodically as the game progresses This is a revolving type gaming machine characterized in that it is equal to or less than the generation interval of interrupt processing controlled as described above.
In addition, the gaming machine according to this aspect (4)
An authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) storing authentication data is provided on the main control board (for example, main control board M), which includes a main control board (for example, main control board M) for controlling the game progress. It is a spinning machine,
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
A specific initial setting is made by supplying the power supply voltage for driving,
After performing the specific initial settings, execute a specific internal confirmation process,
After executing the specific internal confirmation process, the authentication data is read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
After reading the authentication data from the authentication medium (for example, the security dongle DG), a confirmation waiting process for confirming information related to an authentication result based on the authentication data is executed.
When a specific authentication valid condition based on the information related to the authentication result is satisfied at the time of executing the confirmation waiting process, the normal process can be executed,
After executing the normal processing, the game value provided for the game is managed based on the player's input operation,
After a game value necessary for one game is input, a lottery process of a role that affects a game result in the game is executed based on a player's game start operation,
After the spinning cylinder rotates at a predetermined constant speed, the game result in the game is displayed on the spinning cylinder based on the player's rotation stopping operation.
When the game result of the game is displayed on all the shells, the game value is given based on the displayed game result,
During execution of the confirmation waiting process, it is possible to confirm the information related to the authentication result a plurality of times, and the interval for confirming the information related to the authentication result occurs periodically as the game progresses It may be a revolving type gaming machine characterized in that it is equal to or less than the generation interval of interrupt processing controlled as described above.

The spinning machine according to the aspect (5) is
A main control board (for example, main control board M) for controlling the game progress;
An auxiliary control board (for example, a payout control board H) that is communicably connected to the main control board, and an authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) that stores authentication data is an auxiliary control board (for example, a payout control board). H) a rotary type gaming machine provided in
The auxiliary control board (for example, the payout control board H) is
Receives the power supply voltage for driving and performs predetermined initial settings.
After performing the predetermined initial setting, the authentication data is read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
Obtaining an authentication result based on the authentication data read from the authentication medium (eg, security dongle DG);
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
A specific initial setting is made by supplying the power supply voltage for driving,
After performing the specific initial settings, execute a specific internal confirmation process,
After executing the specific internal confirmation process, execute a confirmation waiting process for confirming information related to the authentication result,
When a specific authentication valid condition based on the information related to the authentication result is satisfied at the time of executing the confirmation waiting process, the normal process can be executed,
After executing the normal processing, the game value provided for the game is managed based on the player's input operation,
After a game value necessary for one game is input, a lottery process of a role that affects a game result in the game is executed based on a player's game start operation,
After the spinning cylinder rotates at a predetermined constant speed, the game result in the game is displayed on the spinning cylinder based on the player's rotation stopping operation.
When the game result of the game is displayed on all the shells, the game value is given based on the displayed game result,
The auxiliary control board (for example, the payout control board H) is
When obtaining an authentication result based on the authentication data read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
After reading the authentication data from the authentication medium (for example, the security dongle DG), the information related to the read authentication data is transmitted outside the revolving game machine,
After transmitting the information related to the authentication data to the outside of the revolving game machine, confirm the information related to the authentication result based on the authentication data,
When the information related to the authentication result based on the authentication data cannot be confirmed over a predetermined period, the information related to the authentication data can be transmitted to the outside of the revolving game machine again, and the information related to the authentication data is again transferred to the spinning device. When transmitting outside the game machine, the authentication data is read again from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) and transmitted, or the authentication data transmitted last time is reused and transmitted. This is a spinning machine.
In addition, the gaming machine according to this aspect (5)
An authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG) storing authentication data is provided on the main control board (for example, main control board M), which includes a main control board (for example, main control board M) for controlling the game progress. It is a spinning machine,
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
A specific initial setting is made by supplying the power supply voltage for driving,
After performing the specific initial settings, execute a specific internal confirmation process,
After executing the specific internal confirmation process, the authentication data is read from the authentication medium (for example, security dongle DG),
After reading the authentication data from the authentication medium (for example, the security dongle DG), a confirmation waiting process for confirming information related to an authentication result based on the authentication data is executed.
When a specific authentication valid condition based on the information related to the authentication result is satisfied at the time of executing the confirmation waiting process, the normal process can be executed,
After executing the normal processing, the game value provided for the game is managed based on the player's input operation,
After a game value necessary for one game is input, a lottery process of a role that affects a game result in the game is executed based on a player's game start operation,
After the spinning cylinder rotates at a predetermined constant speed, the game result in the game is displayed on the spinning cylinder based on the player's rotation stopping operation.
When the game result of the game is displayed on all the shells, the game value is given based on the displayed game result,
The main control board (for example, main control board M) is
After reading the authentication data from the authentication medium (for example, the security dongle DG), the information related to the read authentication data is transmitted outside the main control board (for example, the main control board M),
After transmitting the information related to the authentication data outside the main control board (for example, the main control board M), the information related to the authentication result based on the authentication data is confirmed,
When the information related to the authentication result based on the authentication data cannot be confirmed over a predetermined period, the information related to the authentication data can be transmitted again outside the main control board (for example, the main control board M), and again the authentication data When transmitting the information relating to the outside of the main control board (for example, the main control board M), the authentication data is read again from the authentication medium (for example, the security dongle DG) and transmitted, or the previously transmitted information is transmitted. A revolving game machine characterized by reusing and transmitting authentication data may be used.

P Cylinder-type game machine, DU front door FP front panel, D300 simulated closing button D310 simulated closing rotary body, D320 simulated closing sensor D40 stop button, D41 left stop button D42 middle stop button, D43 right stop button D50 start lever, D60 Checkout button D130 Upper panel, D140 Lower panel D150 Decoration lamp unit, D160 Reel window D170 Score increase display device, D180 Operation status display light D190 Total score display device, D200 Credit number display device D210 Insertion number display light, D220 Bet button D250 Special gaming state display device, D260 Keyhole D270 Push order display device, D280 AT / RT counter value display device M Main control board, M10 Front door switch M20 Setting key switch, M30 Setting / reset button M40 Setting display LED , M50 Reel M51 Left reel, M52 Middle reel M53 Right reel S Sub control board, S10 LED lamp S20 Speaker, S40 Production display device E Power board, E10 Power switch K10 Cylinder motor, K20 Cylinder sensor H Discharge control board, M100 Security box DG Security dongle, DG10 dongle insertion slot DG20 Continuous authentication failure counter CRU CR unit, HC hall computer

Claims (1)

A first control board for controlling the progress of the game;
A second control board communicably connected to the first control board,
The first control board is
Make certain initial settings after starting the program,
After performing the specific initial setting, a calculation process for a checksum related to a predetermined storage area is executed,
It is configured to execute a specific authentication process after executing the arithmetic process,
As the specific authentication process, it has a loop process that loops until receiving information related to the authentication result from the second control board,
It is configured to be able to execute the process of determining whether or not to enter the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed.
The loop process is configured to be executed before a determination process for determining whether to shift to the setting change mode ,
The gaming machine, wherein the loop process can be performed a plurality of times even when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted before the loop process is executed .

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