JP2004187797A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To connect a main controller and a subsidiary controller with a two-way communication in a Pachinko machine. <P>SOLUTION: A second CPU (central processing unit) 30b can bidirectionally communicate only with a put-out controller 32, and unidirectional communication from a first CPU 30a to the second CPU 30b is constituted inside the main controller 30. The detection signal of winning is sent from the first CPU 30a to the second CPU 30b and the second CPU 30b instructs the put-out controller 32 to put out prize balls. The first CPU 30a performs big winning determination and the control of a big winning game. Since signals are transmitted and received with the put-out controller 32 in the second CPU 30b, a put-out operation is accurately and quickly performed. Since the signals can not be sent from the second CPU 30b to the first CPU 30a, dishonesty relating to the big winning determination is prevented. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention belongs to the technical field of gaming machines.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In past gaming machines, all controls related to the game were performed by a single control device instead of being controlled by a plurality of control devices such as a main control device and a sub-control device. However, since a large number of electrical components were controlled and individual control operations were complicated in order to increase the taste and accuracy of pachinko games, it became difficult to control with a single control device, and the current practice is being carried out. Such a main control device and a sub-control device (a payout control device, a symbol control device, a lamp control device, and a voice control device) have been generally divided into a configuration in which control is shared.
[0003]
On the other hand, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-57172 discloses a technical proposal for solving the problem in a case where all the controls relating to a gaming machine are performed by one control device.
The configuration of the current gaming machine is divided into a main control device and a plurality of sub-control devices as described above. By issuing an instruction (command) from the main control device to each sub-control device, a symbol can be changed, It pays out prize balls and outputs light and sound.
[0004]
The relationship between the main control unit and the sub control unit is such that signals (commands, etc.) can be sent from the main control unit to the sub control unit, but conversely, signals can be sent from the sub control unit to the main control unit. Did not. This is because it is not used illegally, but recently, in order to make the payout of prize balls more accurate, only the prize ball control device (sub-control device) has a limited signal to the main control device. There is an opinion that it is OK to output.
[0005]
Also, recent gaming machines have a push button operable by a player on the gaming machine, and a new function for giving a taste to the game, such as selecting an effect by the push button at a specific time, is provided. It has become to.
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-57172 (Claim 1, FIG. 1)
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The current pachinko gaming machines require complicated and detailed control for enhancing the taste and for accuracy, failure prevention and fraud prevention. However, the number of controls that can only be performed by the main control device for the purpose of preventing internal regulations and fraud has increased, and the burden on the main control device has increased. This problem of increased load is not a problem that can be solved by increasing the number of sub-control devices.
[0008]
In addition, as described in the related art, the relationship between the main control device and the sub-control device is a one-way communication from the main control device to the sub-control device. For example, a signal from the main control device due to a failure of the symbol control device or the like. However, even if was not successfully sent to the symbol control device, there was a problem that the main control device did not know that, or it took time to find out. Further, since only one-way communication can be performed, more complicated and highly accurate control cannot be realized.
[0009]
However, simply enabling two-way communication between the main controller and sub-controllers to eliminate such inconveniences could make unauthorized use of this easier, and simple two-way communication could be adopted. Did not.
[0010]
Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention
The gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a main control device that performs overall control, and a sub-control device that receives signals from the main control device and performs each control separately from the main control device. In the gaming machine, the main control device is enabled to perform one-way communication only with sending signals to the sub-control device, with a bidirectional CPU enabled to perform bidirectional communication with any of the sub-control devices. Or an isolated CPU that is not connected to the sub-controller. For example, the isolated CPU determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the bidirectional CPU A configuration in which signals are transmitted and received to and from the control device can be realized.
[0011]
For this reason, more complicated and high-precision control becomes possible without excessively burdening the main control device.
Further, in the two-way communication by the two-way CPU, even if a signal from the main control device is not successfully received due to, for example, a failure of the sub-control device, such a communication failure can be immediately found and dealt with.
[0012]
By performing control processing that may be targeted for cheating by the isolated CPU, such as determining whether or not to execute a special game, it is possible to prevent fraud equivalent to the case of one-way communication. Become.
The definitions of the main control device and the sub-control device are the same as those of the current pachinko gaming machine, and the main control device determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (so-called jackpot determination), It controls the control of objects (electric tulips, attackers, blades, etc.) and other general controls. Each sub-control device is a separate device (dispensing device, symbol display device, launch device) and function (voice output, power Lighting of decorations).
[0013]
A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the isolation CPU performs a process of determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player. As described above, the same improper prevention as in one-way communication is possible. A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the isolation CPU controls an electric accessory that changes between a state advantageous to the player and a state disadvantageous to the player. .
[0014]
In the control of the electric accessory, there is a high possibility that it is targeted for cheating as in the process of deciding whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player. However, since this is controlled by the isolated CPU, the conventional ( In the case of one-way communication), it is possible to prevent impropriety.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first, second or third aspect, the sub-control device capable of bidirectional communication with the bidirectional CPU is a payout control device for controlling a payout device. For example, it is possible to prevent prize balls from not being paid out or being inaccurate due to, for example, poor communication, and more accurate payout is possible.
[0015]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the sub-control device capable of bidirectional communication with the bidirectional CPU controls a symbol display device. Since the control device is used, it is possible to prevent such a problem that a symbol is not displayed due to a communication failure or a symbol different from the instruction of the main control device is displayed.
[0016]
The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the two-way CPU and the isolated CPU are only one-way communication from the isolated CPU to the two-way CPU in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. Since the connection is made possible, even if an incorrect signal is input to the bidirectional CPU via the sub-control device or using the communication line with the sub-control device, it is not transmitted to the isolated CPU. And secure prevention of fraud is possible. In addition, even if power greater than the set value flows to the main controller from the communication line with the sub-controller due to intentional or failure, damage can be minimized.
[0017]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the communication between the bidirectional CPU and the isolated CPU is disabled. Even if an illegal signal is input to the bidirectional CPU via the communication line with the sub-control device via the sub-controller, the signal is not sent to the isolated CPU, thereby making it possible to reliably prevent the illegal operation. In addition, even if power greater than the set value flows to the main controller from the communication line with the sub-controller due to intentional or failure, damage can be minimized.
[0018]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to some examples of the present invention.
[0019]
[Basic configuration of pachinko machines]
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 50, which is a kind of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by a housing including a rectangular outer frame 51 and a front frame 52.
The front frame 52 is attached to the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable by left and right upper and lower hinges 54, and is normally in a closed state as illustrated.
[0020]
A window-shaped glass frame 60 is attached to the front frame 52 so as to be openable with respect to the front frame 52. A glass plate 61 is doubly fitted into the glass frame 60, and the game board 10 (see FIG. 2) held by the front frame 52 is stored behind the glass plate 61.
[0021]
An upper plate 55 is arranged below the glass frame 60, and is attached to the front frame 52 so as to be openable.
Below the upper plate 55, a lower plate 63 is fixed to the front frame 52, and a firing handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63. When the firing handle 64 is rotated clockwise, a firing motor 88a (see FIG. 3) of a firing device (not shown) is operated, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is fired toward the game board 10. .
[0022]
The pachinko gaming machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is provided with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 70 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko gaming machine 50 has a lending button 75a, a settlement button 75 A CR settlement display device 75 including a balance display 75b and a balance display 75c is provided.
[0023]
When the player inserts a prepaid card from the card slit 71 of the CR unit 70, the CR unit 70 takes in the card. The balance of the taken-in prepaid card is displayed on the balance display 75c. If the lending button 75a is pressed while the balance is present, the ball lending solenoid 84 (see FIG. 3) of the ball lending device (not shown) operates to lend the lending. A game ball as a ball is paid out, and the balance of the prepaid card is reduced and updated. If the settlement button 75b is pressed, the prepaid card is discharged from the card slit 71.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 10 has a substantially circular game area 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11 and an inner rail 12. The game ball fired by the firing device jumps into the game area 13 through a passage formed between the outer rail 11 and the inner rail 12.
[0025]
A center case 14 is mounted in the center of the game area 13, and an LCD panel 15 a of a symbol display device 15 (the whole is not shown) is arranged so as to be surrounded by the center case 14.
The center case 14 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, similarly to the well-known ones. In addition, four LEDs are mounted on the upper part (above the LCD panel 15a) as special image hold storage LEDs 17.
[0026]
Lamp windmills 19 are installed above and below the center case 14, and a gate (passage opening) 21 is installed below them. A windmill 20 is installed below these gates 21, and a normal winning port 24 is arranged below the windmill 20.
A tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 22 is installed directly below the center case 14. The ordinary electric accessory 22 serves as a first type starting port. The ordinary motorized accessory 22 is provided with a 7-segment LED ordinary image LED 29, and when a game ball wins in the ordinary symbol lottery caused by passing through the gate 21 (the ordinary symbol hitting the ordinary image LED 29 is displayed. Is released for a set time. In this embodiment, the set time is about 0.3 seconds during the normal probability, but is about 2.6 seconds during the high probability. However, if there are three winnings during one opening, the opening ends even if the time has not been reached.
[0027]
Below the ordinary electric role-playing object 22, there is arranged a special winning device 27 having a special winning opening 25 opened and closed by an opening / closing plate 26 and left and right normal winning openings 24, and an out opening 28 at the bottom of the board. Is provided.
Although a number of game nails 16 are implanted in the game board 10, these are well known and only a part thereof is shown, and the overall illustration and description are omitted.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 3, the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 50 of the present embodiment is mainly configured with a main controller 30.
Although not shown in detail, the main control device 30, the payout control device 32, the firing control device 34, the voice control device 36, the lamp control device 38, and the symbol control device 40 are all CPUs (only the main control device 30 has a plurality of CPU), ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. Further, the main controller 30 is provided with a plurality of random number counters used for various lotteries and selections, and the voice controller 36 is provided with a sound source IC. Note that the payout control device 32, the firing control device 34, the voice control device 36, the lamp control device 38, and the symbol control device 40 are each a sub-control device, and the symbol control device 40 is integrated with the symbol display device 15.
[0029]
The main controller 30 includes a full tank switch 63a for detecting that the lower plate 63 has become full, a ball-break switch 81a for detecting that the ball tank has become empty, and a prize for the ordinary electric accessory 22. A first-type starting port switch 22a for detecting a ball, a normal symbol operation switch 21a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 21, a game ball having passed a specific area provided inside the special winning opening 25. Switch 25b for detecting a prize ball, a count switch 25c for detecting a winning ball to the special winning opening 25, a prize ball sensor 83b for detecting a game ball to be paid out from a prize ball payout device (not shown), and to each normal winning opening 24. The detection signal of the normal winning opening switch 24a and the like for detecting the winning sphere of each is input.
[0030]
The main control device 30 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and generates a payout control device 32, a firing control device 34, a voice control device 36, It outputs to the lamp control device 38 and the symbol control device 40, and also opens and closes the special winning opening solenoid 25a that drives the opening and closing plate 26, the V solenoid 25d that opens and closes a specific area in the special winning opening 25, and the normal electric accessory 22. The operation of the normal accessory solenoid 22b is controlled. Although not provided in the pachinko gaming machine 50, for example, when a sorting device used in a third-type pachinko machine (a so-called right) is mounted, the operation of the sorting motor serving as a driving source thereof is also mainly performed. The control device 30 controls.
[0031]
The main controller 30 also outputs information such as winnings and jackpots to the outside (hole main computer) via the board external connection terminal 41. The test signal terminal 43 is for monitoring a command output from the main controller 30.
The payout control device 32 operates the prize ball motor 83a of the prize ball payout device in response to a command sent from the main control device 30 to pay out a prize ball.
[0032]
Further, the payout control device 32 communicates with the CR unit 70 and the CR settlement display device 75, and also performs control relating to payout of the lent ball.
Specifically, when the lending button 75a is operated, a lending request signal is output from the CR settlement display device 75 and input to the CR unit 70 via the payout control device 32. The CR unit 70 that has received the lending request signal requests the payout control device 32 to lend out 25 gaming balls, which are the basic unit (here, 100 yen).
[0033]
Upon receiving the lending request, the payout control device 32 controls the ball lending solenoid 95 of the ball lending device to pay out game balls as lending balls. The game ball paid out from the ball rental device is detected by the ball rental sensor 93, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 32. The payout control device 32 counts the number of balls to be paid out based on the detection signal, turns off the ball lending solenoid 95 when the number reaches the basic unit, stops lending, and notifies the CR unit 70 of the completion of the ball lending operation. Send to Upon receiving the signal of the ball lending operation completion, the CR unit 70 rewrites the balance of the inserted prepaid card. The balance display on the CR settlement display device 75 is also changed.
[0034]
Further, the payout control device 32 outputs a ball lending operation completion signal indicating that one ball lending operation is completed (25 lendings) to the frame external connection terminal 42. The signal output to the frame external connection terminal 42 is sent from the frame external connection terminal 42 to the hall main computer. A signal of a door opening switch for detecting the opening of the glass frame 60 is also input to the frame external connection terminal 42, which is also sent to the hall main computer.
[0035]
When a payment request signal (an operation signal of the payment button 75b) is input from the CR payment display device 75, the payment request is made to the CR unit 70 (in response to this, the CR unit 70 inserts the prepaid card from the card slit 71). The balance is displayed on the CR settlement display device 75 in an initial state.
[0036]
The firing control device 34 includes a command sent from the main control device 30 via the payout control device 32, a touch switch 64 a for detecting that the player is touching (operating) the firing handle 64, and a rotation of the firing handle 64. Based on the motion signal and the signal of the firing stop switch 64b, the firing motor 88a of the firing device is controlled to fire and stop the game ball.
[0037]
The symbol control device 40 controls the display of the symbol display device 15 in accordance with the command sent from the main control device 30, and also controls the lighting of the special image hold storage LED 17. In addition, a command corresponding to the display state (for example, the start of symbol change, the reach display, the jackpot display, etc.) is output to the voice control device 36 and the lamp control device 38.
[0038]
The voice control device 36 generates a voice signal in response to a command sent from the main control device 30 or the symbol control device 40, and drives a speaker with the voice signal to output a voice.
The lamp control device 38 controls the display of the normal symbol LED 29 and the normal image hold LED in response to a command sent from the main controller 30 or the symbol controller 40, and also controls other various LEDs and various lamps. Controls on / off, etc.
[0039]
The basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 50 is as described above. Next, on the premise of this basic configuration, embodiments will be described in which the internal configuration of the main control device 30 and the communication mode between the main control device 30 and the sub-control device are each characterized.
[0040]
Embodiment 1
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 30 includes two CPUs, a first CPU 30a (corresponding to an isolated CPU) and a second CPU 30b (corresponding to a bidirectional CPU), and a communication circuit between the two CPUs 30a and 30b is It is configured for one-way communication from one CPU 30a to the second CPU 30b.
[0041]
The first CPU 30a includes the full tank switch 63a, the out-of-ball switch 81a, the first-type start-up switch 22a, the normal symbol operation switch 21a, the V switch 25b, the count switch 25c, the prize ball sensor 83b, the normal winning opening switch 24a, Winning opening solenoid 25a, V solenoid 25d, ordinary accessory solenoid 22b, distribution motor (motor, solenoid, etc.), panel external connection terminal 41, test signal terminal 43, firing control device 34, sound control device 36, voice control device 36, lamp control device 38 , A symbol control device 40 and the like are connected. On the other hand, the second CPU 30b is connected only to the payout control device 32, and is capable of two-way communication. In FIG. 4, parts not directly connected to the main control device 30 (such as the control target of each sub control device, see FIG. 3) are omitted.
[0042]
In this embodiment, when a game ball wins in the normal winning opening 24, it is detected by each normal winning opening switch 24a, and the signal is sent to the second CPU 30b via the first CPU 30a. The second CPU 30b instructs the payout control device 32 to pay out the number of winning balls set according to the winning normal winning opening 24, and the payout control device 32 controls the payout device to pay out the winning balls. The exchange of signals between the second CPU 30b and the payout control device 32 is performed, for example, as follows.
[0043]
(1) The main controller 30 (second CPU 30b) transmits a reception state confirmation signal to the payout controller 32.
(2) If the payout control device 32 can receive a signal from the main control device 30, the payout control device 32 transmits a command transmission permission signal to the main control device 30.
[0044]
{Circle around (3)} Upon receiving the command transmission permission signal, the main control device 30 transmits a payout request signal to the payout control device 32 and instructs the number of prize balls (number of payouts).
(4) The received command content confirmation signal is transmitted from the payout control device 32 to the main control device 30.
(5) The main controller 30 transmits a content approval signal to the payout controller 32.
[0045]
{Circle around (6)} The payout control device 32 controls the payout device to execute the payout of the prize balls, and then transmits a payout completion signal to the main control device 30.
Since the second CPU 30b monitors the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection signal of the prize ball sensor 83b input via the first CPU 30a, for example, when there is a shortage, an additional payout can be instructed. Guaranteed.
[0046]
Further, the first CPU 30a, which has received the signal from the normal winning opening 24 (normal winning opening switch 24a), sends a signal to the voice control device 36 and the lamp control device 38 to generate a sound or light at the time of winning.
The payout of prize balls and the output procedure of sound and light when a game ball wins in the first kind starting port (normal electric accessory 22) are the same as those in the case of the normal winning port 24.
[0047]
In addition, since the first-type starting port is a starting port for jackpot determination, the first CPU 30a holds the storage when a game ball wins here (when a starting winning signal is input from the first-type starting port switch 22a). As long as is not full, the value of the random number acquired at the time of winning is stored as the hold memory.
[0048]
Then, if there is a hold storage, the first CPU 30a determines a jackpot, determines a determined symbol, and determines a variation pattern with respect to the value of the stored random number, and transmits the result to the symbol controller 40 as a command signal. The symbol control device 40 controls the symbol display device 15 to perform a symbol variation display so that the symbol determined by the first CPU 30a is definitely displayed. Even when the symbol fluctuates, the first CPU 30a sends a signal to the lamp control device 38 and the voice control device 36 to generate sound and light in accordance with the symbol fluctuation. Instead of transmitting signals from the first CPU 30a to the voice control device 36 and the lamp control device 38, a configuration may be employed in which signals are transmitted from the symbol control device 40 to the voice control device 36 and the lamp control device 38.
[0049]
When the big hit determination by the first CPU 30a is determined to be a big hit, the first CPU 30a sets the symbol control device 40, the voice control device 36, the lamp control device 38, and the big winning device 27 after the change of the symbol determined as the big hit is completed. The big win game is controlled by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 25a and the V solenoid 25d provided in the game. The payout of prize balls and the generation of sound and light when a game ball wins in the special winning opening 25 opened at the time of the big hit are the same as those when the normal winning opening 24 wins.
[0050]
In this manner, the first CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the second CPU 30b transmits and receives signals to and from the payout control device 32. Even more complicated and highly accurate control becomes possible.
[0051]
Since the two-way communication between the second CPU 30b and the payout control device 32 is possible, the payout operation can be performed accurately and quickly. In addition, since the main control device 30 (second CPU 30b) can also grasp the state of the payout control device 32, for example, when a signal from the main control device 30 is not successfully received due to a failure of the payout control device 32 or the like. However, such a communication failure can be immediately found and dealt with.
[0052]
A signal is sent from the second CPU 30b, which is provided so as to be capable of two-way communication with the payout control device 32, to the first CPU 30a, which determines whether or not to execute a special game (a control process that may be an object of fraud). Since it is configured not to send, it is possible to prevent impropriety equivalent to the case of one-way communication.
[0053]
Since the second CPU 30b is used only for controlling the payout control device 32, the second CPU 30b does not need to use a CPU having excellent processing capability.
Since the second CPU 30b is configured to receive the signal from the payout control device 32, there is a possibility that an improper current may flow. However, even if the second CPU 30b breaks down due to the improper operation, the second CPU 30b is not an excellent CPU. Need less. In addition, since such an unauthorized current can be prevented from entering the first CPU 30a, there is no possibility that the first CPU 30a is damaged.
[0054]
Embodiment 2
As shown in FIG. 5, the configuration of the main control device 30 and the point that the second CPU 30b and the payout control device 32 are connected so as to enable two-way communication are the same as those in the first embodiment. The mouth switch 22a, the ordinary symbol operation switch 21a, the V switch 25b, the count switch 25c, the motor, and the solenoid are connected, the full tank switch 63a, the ball cutout switch 81a, the prize ball sensor 83b, the board external connection terminal 41, and the test signal terminal. 43, the launch control device 34, the voice control device 36, the lamp control device 38, the symbol control device 40, and the like are different from the first embodiment in that they are connected to the second CPU 30b.
[0055]
In the case of the present embodiment, the prize ball payout operation when a game ball wins in the normal winning opening 24, the first type starting opening (normal electric accessory 22) or the special winning opening 25 is performed by a signal from the normal winning opening switch 24a. Is directly input to the second CPU 30b), and the same as in the first embodiment, and the generation of sound and light accompanying the winning is also the same.
[0056]
The difference is that the first CPU 30a performs only the jackpot determination (including the normal symbol hit determination) and the jackpot game (control of the special winning opening solenoid 25a and the V solenoid 25d, monitoring of the V switch 25b and the count switch 25c), and the other things. This is what the second CPU 30b does. The big hit determination, the big hit game control, and the like are the same as in the first embodiment.
[0057]
As described above, the first CPU 30a performs only important matters such as the jackpot determination and the control and monitoring of the jackpot game, and the other controls are performed by the second CPU 30b. Therefore, the processing load on the first CPU 30a can be reduced (for the control related to the jackpot). I can concentrate on it). In addition, there is an effect similar to that of the first embodiment (however, it is necessary to use a second CPU 30b having a higher processing capability than that of the first embodiment).
[0058]
Embodiment 3
As shown in FIG. 6, the main controller 30 includes a first CPU 30a and a second CPU 30b, the second CPU 30b is connected to a payout controller 32 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the main controller 30 other than the payout controller 32 Is similar to the first embodiment except that the input and output to the first CPU 30a are concentrated on the first CPU 30a, but the communication between the first CPU 30a and the second CPU 30b is not possible. The difference is that signals from the mouth switch 24a and the count switch 25c are also input to the second CPU 30b.
[0059]
In this embodiment, when a game ball wins in the normal winning opening 24, only the fact that the game ball has won is sent to the first CPU, and the first CPU sends a signal to the voice control device 36 and the lamp control device 38 to emit sound and light. generate. A signal is sent to the second CPU 30b indicating how many prize balls have been paid out to the payout opening, and the second CPU 30b sends a signal to instruct payout to the payout control device 32 accordingly.
[0060]
The sound and light emission control (first CPU 30a) and payout control (second CPU 30b) when a game ball wins in the first kind start port (normal electric accessory 22) are the same as in the case of winning in the normal winning port 24, The point that the first CPU 30a makes the jackpot determination (and the control of the jackpot game at the time of the jackpot) is different from the winning at the normal winning opening 24.
[0061]
The sound and light emission control (first CPU 30a) and payout control (second CPU 30b) when a game ball wins in the special winning opening 25 are the same as those when winning in the normal winning opening 24, but the first CPU 30a detects the count switch 25c. The difference is that the signal is used for closing control of the special winning opening 25.
[0062]
The big hit determination, the big hit game control, and the like are the same as in the first embodiment.
In the present embodiment, since the configuration is such that a signal cannot be sent from the first CPU 30a to the second CPU 30b (of course, the reverse is also not possible), unauthorized acts on the first CPU 30a can be more reliably prevented than in the first and second embodiments. Further, the same effect as in the first embodiment is obtained.
[0063]
Embodiment 4
As shown in FIG. 7, the configuration of the present embodiment is almost the same as that of the third embodiment, except that the signal of the normal winning opening switch 24a is input only to the second CPU 30b, the second CPU 30b, the symbol control device 40, and the voice control device. 36 and the lamp control device 38 are connected by one-way communication, and the second CPU 30b can instruct these sub-control devices.
[0064]
In this embodiment, when a game ball wins in the normal winning opening 24, a signal indicating how many winning balls have been won in the winning opening to be paid out is sent to the second CPU 30b, and the second CPU 30b responds accordingly to the payout control device. A signal for instructing dispensing is sent to 32 and dispensing is performed, and signals are transmitted to the voice control device 36 and the lamp control device 38 to generate sound and light.
[0065]
When a game ball wins in the first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory 22) and the special winning opening 25, it is the same as in the third embodiment, and the big hit determination and the control of the big hit game are the same as in the third embodiment.
The effect of this embodiment is almost the same as that of the third embodiment, but since the processing relating to winning in the normal winning opening 24 is performed by the second CPU 30b, the load on the first CPU 30a is reduced accordingly.
[0066]
Embodiment 5
As shown in FIG. 8, the configuration of the present embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, except that the payout control device 32 and the symbol control device 40 are connected to the second CPU 30b by bidirectional communication, and the second CPU 30b is connected to the symbol control device. The difference is that you can also instruct 40.
[0067]
In the present embodiment, an operation related to payout when a game ball wins in the normal winning opening 24, the first type starting opening (ordinary electric accessory 22) and the special winning opening 25, and generates sound and light at that time. The operation is the same as in the first embodiment. In addition, the jackpot determination and the control of the jackpot game due to the winning of the first kind starting port (ordinary electric accessory 22) are the same as those in the first embodiment.
[0068]
In the present embodiment, the first CPU 30a determines a winning symbol by determining a jackpot due to a winning in the first-type starting opening (ordinary electric accessory 22), determines a determined pattern, and determines a variation pattern. To the second CPU 30b, a command signal for the symbol control device 40, such as transmission of a command signal of a determined symbol and a variation pattern related to the jackpot determination, transmission of a determined signal for determining and displaying the symbol, transmission of a signal for terminating the determined display, and the like. Since the transmission processing and the reception processing are all performed by the second CPU 30b, the load on the first CPU 30a is reduced accordingly.
[0069]
In addition, since the two-way communication between the second CPU 30b and the symbol control device 40 is possible, it is possible to accurately and quickly display a symbol change. In particular, since the main control device 30 (the second CPU 30b) can grasp the state of the symbol control device 40 (and also the state of the symbol display device 15), the main control device 30 receives a signal from the main control device 30 due to a failure of the symbol control device 40, for example. Even if the signal is not received properly, such a communication failure can be immediately detected and dealt with.
[0070]
In addition, according to the present embodiment, in addition to these, almost the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.
[0071]
Embodiment 6
As shown in FIG. 9, the configuration of the present embodiment is similar to that of the first embodiment, but the symbol control device 40, not the payout control device 32, is connected to the second CPU 30b by two-way communication. The operation button 80 operated by the player is connected to the control device 40, and the payout control device 32, the voice control device 36, and the lamp control device 38 communicate with the first CPU 30a and the second CPU 30b by one-way communication, respectively. They are tied and can be ordered from each other.
[0072]
In the present embodiment, an operation related to payout when a game ball wins in the normal winning opening 24, the first type starting opening (ordinary electric accessory 22) and the special winning opening 25, and generates sound and light at that time. The operation is the same as in the first embodiment. In addition, the jackpot determination and the control of the jackpot game due to the winning of the first kind starting port (ordinary electric accessory 22) are the same as those in the first embodiment.
[0073]
On the other hand, since the transmission processing and the reception processing of the signal to the symbol control device 40 are all performed by the second CPU 30b, there is the same effect as in the fifth embodiment in this point. Since the signal is not transmitted from the second CPU 30b to the first CPU 30a (one-way communication), even if an incorrect signal or the like is input from the symbol control device 40 to the second CPU 30b, it does not affect the jackpot determination of the first CPU 30a. And prevent such misconduct.
[0074]
Further, since the signal from the operation button 80 is inputted to the symbol control device 40, the following operation is possible.
2. Description of the Related Art Known pachinko gaming machines have increased the number of gaming machines in which a push button or the like is provided on a gaming machine main body so as to allow a player to select a reach effect or to stop a symbol. However, in reality, the timing at which the push button is pressed does not give the player any advantage, but merely changes the displayed picture.
[0075]
In such a configuration, there is no difference from the conventional configuration in which the player simply holds the firing handle and fires the game ball. On the other hand, if the configuration is such that a great profit such as a big hit is provided at the pressing timing, there is a risk of being tampered with. Therefore, it seems desirable to give a small profit to the player depending on the timing of pressing the push button.
[0076]
In this embodiment, when the operation button 80 is operated, the operation signal is input to the second CPU 30b via the symbol control device 40. The second CPU 30b determines a hit or miss based on, for example, a random number value selected at the input timing of the operation signal. If this determination is successful, the second CPU 30b instructs the payout control device 32 to pay out, for example, 50 prize balls.
[0077]
Also, since the configuration is such that signals cannot be sent from the second CPU 30b to the first CPU 30a (one-way communication), both the first CPU 30a and the second CPU 30b send signals to the payout control device 32, the voice control device 36, and the lamp control device 38. It is.
By providing the operation button 80 configured as described above, a small profit can be given to the player according to the timing at which the operation button 80 is pressed as exemplified above, and the gambling and interest can be enhanced. And prevent fraud.
[0078]
[Other]
In each of the above embodiments, since some of the sub-control devices (the payout control device 32 or the symbol control device 40) and the second CPU 30b are configured to be capable of two-way communication, it is possible to perform wrongdoing with respect to the prize ball payout, for example. Although there is sex, the damage is less than if the big hit judgment is fraudulent. In addition, it is difficult to detect fraud that makes it a big hit even if it is not a big hit, but with regard to payout, for example, if a prize ball is paid out without winning in the winning opening, it can be determined that it is malfunctioning or fraudulent, Fraud about payouts is easy to find. Therefore, even if a wrongdoing is performed with respect to the award ball payout, it can be suppressed to a slight extent.
[0079]
Further, in each embodiment, the first CPU 30a and the second CPU 30b each employ a configuration including (including connected to) a ROM and a RAM. A configuration in which the first CPU 30a and the second CPU 30b share the same ROM and RAM May be.
Although the embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine, the present invention can be applied to other types of gaming machines, for example, pachislot machines.
[0080]
The embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the examples and the like. However, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to these examples and can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine of each embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of each embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a basic electric block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine of each embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an electric block diagram of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an electric block diagram of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an electric block diagram of main parts of a pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an electric block diagram of a main part of a pachinko gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment.
FIG. 8 is an electric block diagram of a main part of a pachinko gaming machine according to a fifth embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an electric block diagram of main parts of a pachinko gaming machine according to a sixth embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 game board
13 Gaming area
22 Ordinary electric accessories
24 Normal Winners
25 Grand Prize Winner
30 Main controller
30a 1st CPU (isolated CPU)
30b 2nd CPU (bidirectional CPU)
32 Dispensing control device (sub-control device)
34 Launch Control Unit (Sub Control Unit)
36 Voice control device (sub control device)
38 Lamp control device (sub-control device)
40 Symbol control device (sub-control device)
50 Pachinko machine

Claims (7)

In a gaming machine including a main control device that performs comprehensive control, and a sub-control device that receives a signal from the main control device and performs each control separately from the main control device,
The main controller has a CPU (hereinafter referred to as a “bidirectional CPU”) capable of bidirectional communication with any one of the sub-controllers, and one-way communication that only sends signals to the sub-controllers. A gaming machine comprising a CPU which is enabled or not connected to the sub-control device (hereinafter, "isolated CPU"). The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine, wherein the isolation CPU performs a process of determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A gaming machine, wherein the isolated CPU controls an electric accessory that changes between an advantageous state and an unfavorable state for the player. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3,
A gaming machine, wherein the sub-control device capable of bidirectional communication with the bidirectional CPU is a payout control device that controls a payout device. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A gaming machine, wherein the sub control device capable of bidirectional communication with the bidirectional CPU is a symbol control device for controlling a symbol display device. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A gaming machine, wherein the bidirectional CPU and the isolated CPU are connected so as to allow only one-way communication from the isolated CPU to the bidirectional CPU. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A gaming machine wherein communication between the bidirectional CPU and the isolated CPU is disabled.

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