JP2002035393A - Game machine with inclination measuring function and inclination measuring device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with an inclination measuring function suitable for measuring the inclination of a game panel surface advantageously in terms of time, labor and cost. SOLUTION: At the time of judging that the inclination angle of the game panel surface 102 is not a prescribed angle θ1 based on the measured result of an inclination sensor 113, control is performed so as to stop a game state. Also, the inclination sensor 133 is provided with levels 311 and 312 composed by enclosing a bubble 315 and opaque liquid 316 in a transmissive container 317 for which the bubble 315 and the opaque liquid 316 move inside the container 317 corresponding to the inclination angle of the container 317, light emitting diodes 303a and 304a and phototransistors 303b and 304b. The levels 311 and 312 are arranged on an optical axis so as to make the state that the bubble 315 is positioned on the optical axis in the inclination state of the levels 311 and 312 be respectively different for the respective levels 311 and 312.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine and an inclination measuring instrument having an inclination measuring function for measuring the inclination of a game board surface, and more particularly to measuring the inclination of a game board surface in terms of labor and cost. The present invention relates to a gaming machine with a tilt measuring function and a tilt measuring device suitable for the present invention.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a pachinko machine, the inclination of a game board surface is an important factor that determines the payout rate together with the spacing and inclination of nails. Therefore, when installing the gaming machine, while measuring the inclination of the game board surface such that the inclination of the game board surface is an appropriate inclination (usually, the upper end side of the game board surface is slightly inclined backward with respect to the lower end side) It is necessary to install a game machine.

Conventionally, as a technique for measuring the inclination of the game board surface, for example, an inclination measuring instrument for a pachinko machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-338720 (hereinafter referred to as a first conventional example).
And a pachinko table with an inclinometer disclosed in JP-A-9-55055 (hereinafter, referred to as a second conventional example), and JP-A-9-99.
There was a gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 159 (hereinafter, referred to as a third conventional example).

[0004] In a first conventional example, a main body, a plurality of legs longer than the heights of nails and decorations provided on a game board of a pachinko machine, and an inclination angle for detecting an inclination angle of the main body with respect to a vertical direction are disclosed. Detecting means. One leg is fixed to the upper end of the main body, a plurality of screw holes are formed in the lower end, and the other legs are selectively attached to these screw holes by bolts. After adjusting the distance between the legs so that nails and decorations do not interfere, the measurement can be performed by directly applying these to the game board surface, so that the inclination of the game board surface can be directly and accurately measured.

[0005] A second conventional example is an inclinometer capable of measuring a rearward tilt angle on a tilt detecting member of a game board surface in a pachinko machine in which a game board surface of a pachinko machine is slightly inclined backward so that an upper end is located rearward. Is arranged. In the third conventional example, a base board is mounted so as to be floatable on a machine frame, and a plurality of opening / closing mechanisms (pins, hinges) of a game board storage frame are fixedly mounted on the base board. Thus, the installation angle of the game board housing frame can be easily adjusted by floating the opening and closing mechanisms together with the base board while the machine frame is fixed to the island facility.

[0006]

However, in the above-mentioned first conventional example, it is necessary to measure each pachinko machine to be checked by such a dedicated tilt measuring device for each pachinko machine to be checked. So it takes time. Therefore, once the inclination of the game board surface is once set to an appropriate value, it is almost impossible to omit it.

In the second conventional example, it is a little troublesome to open the game board to check the inclination of the game board surface, but the inclination measuring device is expensive as a product. Each unit costs a lot of money. In addition, this device requires removing and reattaching the tilt measuring device when replacing the gaming machine, but each time it is necessary to notify the public safety committee and the like, which is troublesome.

Further, in the third conventional example, since the machine frame or the base board is provided with a scale for clearly indicating an adjustment value of an installation angle of the gaming machine storage frame, if this is seen,
You can check the installation angle. However, this scale clearly indicates the installation angle of the base board with respect to the machine frame, and is not the angle itself with respect to the direction of gravity. In order for the two to coincide, it is premised that the machine frame is placed perpendicular to the horizontal plane, so that it is not straightforward to measure the inclination of the game board surface. Also, when the gaming machine is installed on the island, the side of the machine frame is hidden, so that it cannot be seen well.

On the other hand, as pointed out in the above-mentioned second conventional example, the inclination measuring device is generally expensive, and it is difficult to realize the inclination measuring device from the viewpoint of cost even if there is a demand to attach it to each game machine. there were. For this reason, it has been difficult to confirm whether or not the gaming machine is always used in the hall in an appropriate inclined state assumed by the manufacturer. Therefore, the present invention has been made by focusing on the unresolved problems of such conventional technology, and is advantageous in terms of labor and cost, and is suitable for measuring the inclination of the game board surface. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine with a measuring function and an inclination measuring device.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine with a tilt measuring function according to the present invention, wherein a gaming ball fired on a gaming board is provided on the gaming board. In a gaming machine that provides a predetermined game value when winning a specific winning opening, a tilt measuring device for measuring the tilt of the game board surface, and a notifying unit that notifies a measurement result of the tilt measuring device, The notification means is provided on the front of the gaming machine.

With such a configuration, the inclination of the game board is measured by the inclination measuring device, and the measurement result of the inclination measuring device is notified by the notifying means provided on the front of the gaming machine.
Therefore, hall employees, etc. do not need to open the game board or look at the side of the machine frame to check the inclination of the game board surface, and check at a glance how much the game board surface is inclined. Can be.

Further, according to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine with a tilt measuring function, wherein a predetermined game value is provided when a gaming ball fired on the gaming board surface wins a specific winning opening provided on the gaming board surface. In the gaming machine that provides, the inclination measuring device for measuring the inclination of the game board surface, and a game control means for controlling the game state of the gaming machine, the game control means, the measurement of the inclination measuring device The game state is controlled based on the result.

With such a configuration, the inclination of the game board surface is measured by the inclination measuring device, and the game control means
The game state is controlled based on the measurement result of the inclination measuring device. The reason why the inclination of the game board is measured is that after all, if the game board is inclined, the payout rate changes and it is not possible to play fair games, so a hall employee etc. checks the inclination angle of the game board. In addition to the method of correcting the inclination angle of the game board surface to an appropriate predetermined angle when it is determined that the inclination angle is not the predetermined angle, for example, a game may be performed on a gaming machine based on the measurement result of the inclination measuring device. When it is determined that the angle of inclination of the board is not the predetermined angle, a method of taking measures such as controlling the gaming state to a state corresponding thereto may be considered. In the latter case, a hall employee or the like may correct the inclination angle of the game board surface to an appropriate predetermined angle for a gaming machine in a predetermined gaming state.

Therefore, it is not necessary for the hall employee or the like to open the game board or look at the side of the machine frame in order to check the inclination of the game board surface. You can see at a glance how much the slope is. Further, according to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine with the inclination measuring function according to the second aspect, in the gaming machine with the inclination measuring function according to the second aspect, the game control means is configured to execute the game based on a measurement result of the inclination measuring device. When it is determined that the inclination angle of the board is not the predetermined angle, control is performed so as to limit or stop the game state.

With this configuration, when the game control means determines that the inclination angle of the game board surface is not the predetermined angle based on the measurement result of the inclination measuring device, the game state is limited to the predetermined state or It is stopped in that state. Further, a gaming machine with a tilt measuring function according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine with a tilt measuring function according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the inclination of the game board surface with respect to the vertical direction in the plane direction is different from the vertical direction. The tilt measuring device was provided so that measurement was possible.

With this configuration, the inclination measuring device measures the inclination of the game board surface in the plane direction with respect to the vertical direction. Among the inclinations of the game board surface, the one that is considered to have the greatest effect on the payout rate is the inclination of the game board surface in the plane direction with respect to the vertical direction. It becomes easy to adjust the inclination angle of the board surface.

Further, according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine with a tilt measuring function according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the tilt measuring device transmits light. A light transmitting medium and a light attenuating medium that attenuates the transmission intensity of light with an attenuation greater than the attenuation of the light transmitting medium are enclosed in a transparent container, and the light transmitting medium, the light attenuating medium, Has a light transmitting element that moves in the container according to the inclination angle of the container, a light emitting element, and a light receiving element, and the light emitting element and the light emitting element in at least one of the inclined states of the light transmitting element. The light transmitting element was arranged on the optical axis such that the light transmitting medium was located on the optical axis connecting the light receiving element.

With such a configuration, since the light transmitting medium is positioned on the optical axis in at least one of the inclined states of the light transmitting element, the light transmitting medium is roughly detected by detecting the light transmitting medium with the light receiving element. The inclination angle can be measured. For example, if the inclination measuring device is provided in the gaming machine so that the light transmitting medium is positioned on the optical axis when the inclination angle of the game board surface is the predetermined angle described in claim 3, the inclination angle of the game board surface becomes When the angle is the predetermined angle, the light transmitting medium is positioned on the optical axis, and the light from the light emitting element is received by the light receiving element, so that the intensity of the light received by the light receiving element is increased. Therefore, if this is detected, it can be determined whether or not the inclination angle of the game board surface is the predetermined angle.

Further, according to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine with a tilt measuring function, wherein the tilt measuring device has a plurality of the light transmitting elements. Each of the light transmitting elements is arranged on the optical axis such that the light transmitting medium is positioned on the optical axis in at least one of the inclined states of the light transmitting element. With such a configuration, for example, for each light transmitting element,
If the states in which the light transmitting medium is positioned on the optical axis among the inclined states of the light transmitting element are made different, a plurality of different inclination angles can be measured.

Here, it is not necessary to change the state of the light transmitting medium on the optical axis among the inclined states of the light transmitting elements for each of the light transmitting elements. It suffices that the state in which the light transmitting medium is positioned on the optical axis among the inclined states of the light transmitting element is different from each other. Hereinafter, the same applies to the inclination measuring device according to claim 11.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine with a tilt measuring function according to the sixth aspect, wherein the tilt measuring device is provided for each of the light transmitting elements. Each of the light transmitting elements is arranged such that a state in which the light transmitting medium is positioned on the optical axis among the inclined states of the light transmitting elements is different from each other. With such a configuration, a plurality of different inclination angles can be measured.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine having an inclination measuring function according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the light attenuating medium includes the light transmitting medium. The medium is composed of liquids having different specific gravities.
With such a configuration, when the specific gravity of the light attenuation medium is larger than that of the light transmission medium, the inclination of the light transmission element causes the light transmission medium to be located on the upper side in the gravity direction in the container, and the light attenuation medium to be located in the container. It is located on the lower side in the direction of gravity. Conversely, when the specific gravity of the light attenuating medium is smaller than that of the light transmitting medium, the inclination of the light transmitting element causes the light transmitting medium to be located below the container in the direction of gravity and the light attenuating medium to be located below the container in the direction of gravity. Located in. Therefore, the light transmitting medium and the light attenuating medium can move in the container according to the inclination angle of the container, so that the same operation as the gaming machine with the inclination measuring function according to the fourth aspect can be obtained.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tilt measuring instrument for measuring tilt, wherein the light transmitting medium transmits light and the light transmitting medium. A light attenuating medium that attenuates the transmission intensity of light with a degree of attenuation greater than the degree of attenuation is enclosed in a transparent container, and the light transmitting medium and the light attenuating medium are in accordance with the inclination angle of the container. A light-transmitting element that moves in the container, a light-emitting element, and a light-receiving element, and the light-transmitting element is disposed on an optical axis that connects the light-emitting element and the light-receiving element in at least one of the inclined states. So that the light transmission medium is located,
The light transmission element was arranged on the optical axis.

With such a configuration, the light transmitting medium is positioned on the optical axis in at least one of the inclined states of the light transmitting element. The inclination angle can be measured. Furthermore, the tilt measuring instrument according to claim 10 according to the present invention, in the tilt measuring instrument according to claim 9, further comprising a plurality of the light transmitting elements, wherein the light transmitting element is in at least one of the tilt states. Each light transmission element was arranged on the optical axis so that the light transmission medium was located on the optical axis.

With such a configuration, for example, if the state in which the light transmitting medium is positioned on the optical axis among the inclined states of the light transmitting elements is different for each light transmitting element,
A plurality of different tilt angles can be measured. Further, the tilt measuring instrument according to claim 11 according to the present invention is the tilt measuring instrument according to claim 10, wherein the light transmitting medium is the light transmitting medium among the light transmitting elements for each of the light transmitting elements. So that each state located on the axis is different,
The respective light transmitting elements were arranged.

With such a configuration, a plurality of different inclination angles can be measured. Further, in the tilt measuring instrument according to claim 12 of the present invention, in the tilt measuring instrument according to any one of claims 9 to 11, the light attenuation medium is made of a liquid having a specific gravity different from that of the light transmission medium. . With such a configuration, when the specific gravity of the light attenuation medium is larger than that of the light transmission medium, the inclination of the light transmission element causes the light transmission medium to be located on the upper side in the gravity direction in the container, and the light attenuation medium to be located in the container. It is located on the lower side in the direction of gravity. Conversely, when the specific gravity of the light attenuating medium is smaller than that of the light transmitting medium, the inclination of the light transmitting element causes the light transmitting medium to be located below the container in the direction of gravity and the light attenuating medium to be located below the container in the direction of gravity. Located in. Therefore, the light transmitting medium and the light attenuating medium can move in the container in accordance with the inclination angle of the container, so that the same operation as the inclination measuring device according to the ninth aspect can be obtained.

[0027]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 7 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a game control device according to the present invention. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a gaming machine with an inclination measuring function and an inclination measuring device according to the present invention are used to measure the inclination of the game board surface 102 with respect to the vertical direction in a first-type pachinko machine. , The inclination angle of the game board surface 102 is a predetermined angle θ ₁
(For example, when the inclination of the upper end side located backward with respect to the lower end side when the game board surface 102 is viewed from the side is the inclination in the positive direction, about + 1 °), when the game state is controlled to stop. Is applied.

First, the configuration of the game board surface of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of a game board surface of a pachinko machine, particularly a portion necessary for explanation. In FIG. 1, symbols (for example,
A special symbol display device 104 for displaying “1” to “9”) while independently changing them is provided. On the upper side and on the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 104, respectively, a prize hole 121 for allowing game balls to always win, Left shoulder winning opening 1 that allows game balls to always win
22 and a right shoulder winning opening 123 which enables a game ball to always win.
Are provided. Below the left shoulder winning opening 122 and the right shoulder winning opening 123, a left sleeve winning opening 124 that allows a game ball to always win and a right sleeve winning opening 125 that allows a game ball to always win are provided. .

Below the special symbol display device 104, there is provided a starting winning opening 111 which allows a game ball to always win. The starting winning opening 111 detects a start of the game ball. A winning opening switch 131 is provided. Below the starting winning opening 111, there is provided an ordinary symbol display device 106 for displaying a single digit number from "0" to "9" while changing it, and a game ball is always provided on each of the left and right sides. Operation gate 1 that can be passed
13, 114 are provided.

Under the normal symbol display device 106, the special symbol display device 104 which is normally closed but normally closed is provided.
The symbols displayed in the three areas are specific ones (for example,
When it becomes “333” or “777”), there is provided a special winning opening 115 which is opened in a predetermined pattern so that a game ball can be won. On each of the left and right sides of the large winning opening 115, there are provided a leftward winning opening 126 for allowing game balls to always win, and a rightward winning opening 127 for allowing gaming balls to always win. Is normally closed, but the normal symbol display device 10
When the number displayed in 6 becomes a specific one (for example, “3” or “7”), a normal electric accessory 112 is provided which is opened in a predetermined pattern to enable a game ball to be won. Have been.

An out port 1 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the above-mentioned winning ports and the like is provided below the ordinary electric accessory 112 and at the bottom of the game board surface 102.
08 is provided. Each of the ordinary electric accessory 112, the operation gates 113 and 114, and the special winning opening 115 has various winning opening switches (hereinafter, generic names of various winning opening switches) for detecting that a game ball has won or passed. Reference numeral 132 is used.).

The special symbol display device 104-3 will be described below.
The game state that occurs when the symbol displayed in one area becomes a specific one is called a "prize state", and the probability that the state becomes a special state after the end of the special state is more specific among the special state. A gaming state higher than normal is called a “probability variation state”, and a gaming state other than the special prize state and the probability variation state is called a “normal state”.

Next, the structure of the main board in the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main board. As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 200 has a CPU 220 for controlling the game state of the pachinko machine based on the game control program, and a game control program for the CPU 220 stored in a predetermined area in advance.
The OM 230 and an R which stores data read from the ROM 230 and the like and a calculation result required in the calculation process of the CPU 220.
It comprises an AM 240 and an I / O 250 that mediates the input and output of data to and from an external device. These are connected to each other via a bus 260, which is a signal line for transferring data, so as to be able to exchange data. I have.

The I / O 250 includes, as an external device, an inclination determining device 134 for determining whether or not the inclination angle of the game board surface 102 with respect to the vertical direction is a predetermined angle θ _1.
, A start winning opening switch 131, various winning opening switches 132, a symbol display control section 150 for controlling the display of symbols on the special symbol display device 104 and the ordinary symbol display device 106, and a display on the indicator lamp 153. An indicator light control unit 152 that performs control, a sound effect control unit 154 that performs output control of a sound effect to the sound effect output device 155, and a prize ball payout that performs a payout control of a prize ball to the prize ball payout device 157. The control unit 156 is connected to an external terminal 158 for outputting prize ball payout information and game control information from the prize ball payout control unit 156 to the hall computer 159.

As a result, based on the determination result of the inclination determining device 134, information on the gaming machine after the gaming state is controlled is also transmitted to the hall computer 159 via the external terminal 158.
Thus, by monitoring the hall computer 159, a table with an abnormal inclination can be found. The inclination determination device 134 is connected to an inclination sensor 133 that measures the inclination of the game board surface 102 in the plane direction with respect to the vertical direction.
Based on 33 measurements of the inclination angle of the plane direction of the game board 102 with respect to the vertical direction is adapted to determine whether the predetermined angle theta _1.

The prize ball payout control unit 156 is connected to a launch control unit 160 that controls the launch of a game ball to a launch device 161 that launches a game ball onto the game board surface 102. When the number of game balls supplied to the prize ball payout device 157 is insufficient, the unit 156 outputs a stop signal for stopping the firing device 161 to the launch control unit 160 in order to secure a predetermined number of prize balls. It has become. When the game state is stopped based on the determination result of the inclination determination device 134, a stop signal for stopping the firing device 161 is output from the main board to the firing control unit 160 via the winning ball payout control unit 156. At the same time, a predetermined signal is output to the external terminal 158. As a result, a game cannot be played in a state where the inclination is abnormal, and a signal indicating the state is output to the hall computer via the external terminal 158. You can know the abnormalities.

Next, the configuration of the tilt sensor 133 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the tilt sensor 133, and FIG.
It is sectional drawing of the AA 'line in (a). Tilt sensor 13
3 is a level 311 in which an opaque liquid 316, which is an optically opaque liquid, and bubbles 315 are sealed in a permeable container 317, as shown in FIG.
6 and air bubbles 315 in a transparent container 317, a level 312, and light emitting diodes 303a and 304a.
And phototransistors 303b and 304b,
These are shielding housings 32 for shielding external light.
It is stored in 0.

A bubble 315 and an opaque liquid 316 are placed in a capsule-like container 317 having a longitudinal cross section of an elliptical shape and a transverse cross section of a circular shape.
And the bubble 315 and the opaque liquid 316 can move in the container 317 according to the inclination angle of the container 317. Then, when placed a shielding housing 320 in a horizontal plane, the longitudinal direction of the angle is located in the shielding housing 322 to have a predetermined angle theta ₂ with respect to the vertical direction.

The bubble level 315 and the opaque liquid 316 are placed in a capsule-shaped container 317 having an elliptical cross section in the longitudinal direction and a circular cross section in the short direction.
And the bubble 315 and the opaque liquid 316 can move in the container 317 according to the inclination angle of the container 317. The shield case 320 is arranged in the shield case 322 such that when the shield case 320 is placed on a horizontal plane, the angle formed by the longitudinal direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction.

Further, as shown in FIG.
A light emitting diode 303a is disposed on one side of the light emitting diode 11, and a phototransistor 303b is disposed on the opposite side of the light emitting diode 303b when viewed from the level 311. Specifically, at least one state of the inclined state of the level 311 (e.g., the inclination angle of the tilt sensor 133 with respect to the vertical direction is a predetermined angle theta ₁ state) the optical axis connecting the light emitting diode 303a and a phototransistor 303b in The light emitting diode 3 is positioned so that the bubble 315 is positioned thereon.
03a and phototransistor 303b are level 311
Are disposed in the shielding housing 322 with the.

One side of the level 312 has a light emitting diode
304a is disposed, and light is emitted when viewed from the level 312.
On the opposite side of the diode 304b, a phototransistor
304b is arranged. Specifically, the level 312
At least one of the inclined states (eg, vertical
The inclination angle of the inclination sensor 133 with respect to the direction is a predetermined angle θ. _Three
(Θ_Three> Θ₁State)) and the light emitting diode 304a
Bubble 315 on the optical axis connecting
The light emitting diode 304a and the photo
And the transistor 304b are interposed with the level 312 interposed therebetween.
It is arranged inside the shielding housing 322.

Next, the circuit configuration of the tilt sensor 133 is shown in FIG.
This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows a tilt sensor 1
FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of a circuit 33. In addition, the level 311,
Light emitting diode 303a and phototransistor 30
Since the detection circuit including the level 3b and the detection circuit including the level 312, the light emitting diode 304a, and the phototransistor 304b have the same configuration, only the former circuit configuration will be described below, and the latter circuit configuration will be described. Omitted.

The tilt sensor 133 is, as shown in FIG.
A resistance element 303c having one end connected to a predetermined voltage source _Vcc ;
A light emitting diode 303a having a cathode terminal connected to the other end of the resistance element 303c and an anode terminal grounded, a resistance element 303d having one end connected to a predetermined voltage source _Vcc , and a collector terminal connected to the other end of the resistance element 303b. The light emitting device includes a phototransistor 303b having an emitter terminal grounded, and a level 311 provided between the light emitting diode 303a and the phototransistor 303b.

The tilt sensor 133 measures the tilt as follows. First, by tilting the angle at which there is a tilt sensor 133, the light emitting diode 303a and if the opaque liquid 316 onto the optical axis connecting the phototransistor 303b is positioned, the resistance between the voltage value of the predetermined voltage source V _cc element 303
The current determined by the resistance value of the light emitting diode 303a
, The light having the intensity corresponding to the current value is emitted from the light emitting diode 303a, but the light from the light emitting diode 303a is blocked by the opaque liquid 316 and the intensity is attenuated. Therefore, the phototransistor 30
In 3b, light of low intensity is received, so that the phototransistor 303b is turned off and the voltage of the output terminal 303e becomes high.

Further, by tilting a different angle with the tilt sensor 133, when the bubble 315 is positioned on the optical axis connecting the light emitting diode 303a and a phototransistor 303b, and the voltage value of the predetermined voltage source V _cc Resistance element 30
The current determined by the resistance value of 3c is the light emitting diode 303.
As a result, the light having the intensity corresponding to the current value is emitted from the light emitting diode 303a, and the light from the light emitting diode 303a passes through the bubble 315 and reaches the phototransistor 303b without being attenuated. Therefore, the phototransistor 303b receives high-intensity light, so that the phototransistor 303b
Is turned on, and the voltage of the output terminal 303e becomes low level. In the above configuration, an example is shown in which a phototransistor is used as a light receiving element. However, if the voltage of the output terminal clearly changes in accordance with the amount of transmitted light, the light can be received using a photodiode or other optical sensor. A circuit may be configured.

Next, the mounting structure of the tilt sensor 133 is shown in FIG.
This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 shows a tilt sensor 1
It is a figure which shows the attachment structure of 33. The tilt sensor 133 is
As shown in FIG. 5, the pedestal 330 is fixed to the pedestal 330 with an adhesive or the like, and the pedestal 130 is properly fixed to the G board or the back of the frame of the pachinko machine by the screw member 341. At this time,
The pedestal 330 is fixed to the pachinko machine such that the longitudinal direction of the level 312 is perpendicular to the plane of the game board surface 102. Thus, when the game board surface 102 is inclined with respect to the vertical direction, the inclination sensor 133 is accordingly attached.
Also tilt.

Next, the configuration of the inclination determining device 134 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows the inclination determining device 1.
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a determination of a tilt state by the control unit;
The inclination determining device 134 is provided with the level 31 of the inclination sensor 133.
Output signal from the detection circuit according to 1 and the level 312
In accordance with the output signal from the detection circuit according to ( _1), the inclination angle of the game board surface 102 in the plane direction with respect to the vertical direction is a predetermined angle θ ₁
Is determined.

That is, as shown in FIG. 6A, the inclination angle of the inclination sensor 133 with respect to the vertical
When the level is ₃ or more, the bubble 315 of the level 311 is located on the optical axis, and the bubble 315 of the level 312 is located on the optical axis. The signal goes low, and the output signal from the detection circuit related to the level 312 goes low. In this inclined state, the game board surface 10 with respect to the vertical direction
Since the inclination angle in the plane direction of _{No. 2} is larger than the predetermined angle θ1, it is determined that the state is abnormal (overly laid).

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the inclination angle of the inclination sensor 133 with respect to the vertical direction is a predetermined angle θ ₁ , the bubble 315 of the level 311 is located on the optical axis. As for the level 312, since the opaque liquid 316 is positioned on the optical axis, the output signal from the detection circuit related to the level 311 becomes low level, and the level 3
The output signal from the detection circuit according to No. 12 becomes high level. In this inclined state, the game board surface 10 with respect to the vertical direction
Since the inclination angle in the plane direction of _No. 2 is the predetermined angle θ1, it is determined that the state is normal.

As shown in FIG. 6C, when the inclination angle of the inclination sensor 133 with respect to the vertical direction is 0 °, the opaque liquid 316 of the level 311 is positioned on the optical axis, and Since the opaque liquid 316 is positioned on the optical axis of the level 312, the output signal from the detection circuit related to the level 311 becomes high level, and the level 31
The output signal from the detection circuit according to 2 goes high.
In this inclined state, the inclination angle of the plane direction of the game board 102 with respect to the vertical direction is smaller than the predetermined angle theta _1, determines that an abnormal state (excessively raised).

As shown in FIG. 6D, when the inclination angle of the inclination sensor 133 with respect to the vertical direction is −θ ₄ , the opaque liquid 316 of the level 311 is located on the optical axis. As for the level 312, since the opaque liquid 316 is positioned on the optical axis, the output signal from the detection circuit related to the level 311 becomes high level, and the level 3
The output signal from the detection circuit according to No. 12 becomes high level. In this inclined state, the game board surface 10 with respect to the vertical direction
Since the inclination angle in the plane direction of _{No. 2} is smaller than the predetermined angle θ1, it is determined that the state is abnormal (too much raised).

Next, the processing executed by the CPU 220 will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 220 includes a microprocessing unit MPU and the like, and operates based on a game control program capable of executing one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]) by a reset signal from a reset circuit (not shown). The game control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230 is started, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 is executed. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the game control process.

When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, first, as shown in FIG.
It shifts to 0. In step S100, it is determined whether or not the processing is to be executed for the first time since the power is turned on, and when it is determined that the processing is to be executed for the first time (Y
es) shifts to step S102 to execute initialization processing such as initialization of the RAM 240 and setting of initial data,
Move to step S104.

In step S104, for example, a process of outputting a processing result of the game control to the indicator light control unit 152, the sound effect control unit 154, and the prize ball payout control unit 156, and information related to the game control via the external terminal 158. And outputs the result to the hall computer 159 in step S1.
Shift to 06. In step S106, the random number value used for the lottery to determine whether or not the special prize state or the probability fluctuation state is to be generated is updated, and the process proceeds to step S107, where the random number value for determining the type of the symbol to be displayed or the game control is performed. The necessary random number value is updated using the time until one cycle (4 [ms]) of the operation clock elapses, and when the time elapses, the process proceeds to step S100. Specifically, in step S106, in order to update the random number value used for the lottery as to whether or not to generate the special prize state or the probability change state, the random number is cyclically set within a predetermined numerical range (for example, “0” to “999”). A random number counter that performs counting is used. To count cyclically in a predetermined numerical range means that, for example, the count is incremented by “1” in order from “0”, and when the count value exceeds a maximum value (eg, “999”). Returning the count value to "0" means that the count value is circulated in the range from "0" to "999".

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S100 that the process is not the process to be executed for the first time after the power is turned on (No), the process proceeds to step S108, where a check process of the start winning port switch 131 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108. S11
Move to 0. In step S110, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine is in an abnormal state (excluding whether or not the inclination of the game board surface 102 is in an abnormal state), and when it is determined that the pachinko machine is in an abnormal state (Yes). Shifts to step S104, but when it is determined that it is not (No), the process shifts to step S112.

In step S112, the inclination determining device 13
4 is performed, the process proceeds to step S114, and it is determined whether or not the inclination of the game board surface 102 is abnormal based on the result of the check processing of the inclination determining device 134, and the abnormal state is determined. If the answer is yes (Yes), the process proceeds to step S117, and the process proceeds to step S104 after displaying the abnormality. If not (No), the process proceeds to step S115, and the jackpot After performing the small hit determination, the process proceeds to step S116, where the special symbol display device 104 executes a symbol control process for performing a control to variably display the special symbol, and then proceeds to step S104.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be described.
When the inclination angle of the game board surface 102 is the predetermined angle θ ₁ , the bubble 315 is located on the optical axis for the level 311, and the opaque liquid 316 is located for the level 312.
Is located on the optical axis, the output signal from the detection circuit related to the level 311 goes low, and the output signal from the detection circuit related to the level 312 goes high. Since this inclined state, the inclination angle of the plane direction of the game board 102 to the vertical direction is at a predetermined angle theta _1, inclination determination device 1
By 34, it is determined that the state is normal. Therefore, the symbol control process is performed through steps S100 to S116 and S104. That is, the game state is controlled as normal, and the game is played in a state where the payout rate is appropriate.

The inclination angle of the game board surface 102 is a predetermined angle θ ₁
If not (for example, as shown in FIG. 6D)
Since the opaque liquid 316 is located on the optical axis for the level 311 and the opaque liquid 316 is located on the optical axis for the level 312, the output signal from the detection circuit related to the level 311 is high. Level, level 31
The output signal from the detection circuit according to 2 goes high.
In this inclined state, the inclination angle of the plane direction of the game board 102 with respect to the vertical direction is not a predetermined angle theta _1, is determined to be abnormal state. Therefore, steps S100-
After S114, an abnormality display process S117 is executed.
That is, the symbol display control unit 150 and the indicator light control unit 15
2, or a command is sent to the sound effect control unit 154,
In the symbol display devices 104 and 106, the indicator lamp 153, or the sound effect output device 155, notification or notification that the inclination of the table is abnormal is made.

When the abnormal display processing S117 is executed, the hit state determination processing S115 and the symbol control processing S116 are not executed, so that the game state is significantly restricted, and the continuation of the game becomes practically difficult. In addition, abnormality display processing S117
Is performed, the various game control processing S104 performs a preset processing for the inclination abnormality. Thereby, for example, it is possible to further limit or stop the game state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the inclination angle of the game board surface 102 is not the predetermined angle θ ₁ based on the measurement result of the inclination sensor 113, it is determined that the inclination angle is abnormal. It is displayed on the front side of the machine, and the game state is restricted. It is also possible to stop the game state. With this, the hall employees and the like can check the inclination of the game board surface 102,
There is no need to open the game board or look at the side of the machine frame, and it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the game board surface 102 is properly inclined as compared with the related art. In addition, it is possible to prevent the gaming table from being improperly inclined and playing the game in a state where the payout rate is inappropriate.

Further, in this embodiment, the inclination sensor 133 is provided so that the inclination of the game board surface 102 in the plane direction with respect to the vertical direction can be measured. This makes it easy to adjust the inclination angle of the game board surface 102 so that the payout rate is appropriate. Further, in the present embodiment, the tilt sensor 1
Numeral 33 denotes an air bubble 315 and an opaque liquid 316 sealed in a permeable container 317 and a bubble 315 and an opaque liquid 3
Levels 311 and 312 move inside the container 317 according to the inclination angle of the container 317, and the light emitting diode 30
3a, 304a and phototransistors 303b, 30
4b, and the level 31 is different for each of the levels 311 and 312 so that the state where the bubble 315 is located on the optical axis is different among the inclined states of the levels 311 and 312.
1,312 were placed on the optical axis.

It is sufficient for the inclination of the game board surface 102 to be able to judge whether or not the angle is a predetermined angle θ ₁ with the precision of a level.
Therefore, the inclination sensor 133 is
2. Since the light emitting diodes 303a and 304a and the phototransistors 303b and 304b can have a simple configuration, the manufacturing cost of the tilt sensor 133 can be relatively reduced. The inclination sensor 133 can of course be used for any other purpose, but it is particularly suitable for measuring the inclination of the game board surface 104 under such circumstances.

In the above embodiment, the inclination sensor 13
3 corresponds to the inclination measuring device according to claims 2 to 7;
The PU 220 corresponds to the game control means according to claim 2 or 3, the bubble 315 corresponds to the light transmitting medium according to claims 5 to 12, and the opaque liquid 316 corresponds to claims 5, 8,
In accordance with the optical attenuation medium described in 9 or 12, a level 31
Claims 1, 312 are claims 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 or 11
The light emitting diodes 303a,
304a corresponds to the light emitting element according to claim 5 or 9, and the phototransistors 303b and 304b correspond to the light receiving element according to claim 5 or 9.

In the above-described embodiment, the tilt sensor 133 including the levels 311 and 312, the light emitting diodes 303a and 304a, and the phototransistors 303b and 304b is used. It is also possible to use a condenser type tilt measuring instrument as disclosed. Of course, other inclination measuring devices capable of outputting the measurement result as an electric signal can also be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, whether or not the angle is the predetermined angle θ ₁ is detected by using the two levels 311 and 312. However, as shown in FIG. When the devices 411 to 413 are combined, two angles can be detected, and when four are used, three angles can be detected. In principle, by using n levels, n-1 angles can be detected. Therefore, a plurality of different inclination angles can be measured by this method. FIG. 8 is a principle diagram showing a principle of measuring a plurality of different inclination angles.

Specifically, a case where _two angles θ ₁ and θ ₂ are detected using three levels 411 to 413 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, θ ₁ > θ ₂ and the level 41
2 is inclined more than the level 411, and the game board surface 1
Sensor with a tilt angle θ of 02 smaller than θ ₁ (a sensor consisting of a light emitting diode and a phototransistor)
The level is set so that the bubble is positioned on the optical axis of the level, the level 413 is tilted more than the levels 411 and 412, and the tilt angle θ of the game board surface 102 is smaller than θ _2. It is arranged so as to be inclined so that the bubble is located on the optical axis of the sensor.

In the state shown in FIG.
Since bubbles are located on the optical axis of each of the 13 sensors, the output signals from the levels 411 to 413 are all at a low level. Therefore, in this case, it can be seen the inclination angle theta of the game board is less than theta _1. FIG.
In the state (b), air bubbles are positioned on the optical axis of the sensors of the level 412 and 413, but no air bubbles are positioned on the optical axis of the sensor of the level 411.
3 becomes low level, and the level 411 is output.
Is at a high level. Therefore, in this case, the inclination angle theta of the game board, it is understood that the theta _1.

In the state shown in FIG. 8C, bubbles are positioned on the optical axis of the sensor of the level 413.
Since no bubble is located on the optical axis of the twelve sensors, the output signal from the level 413 becomes low level, and the output signals from the levels 411 and 412 become high level. Therefore, in this case, the inclination angle θ of the game board surface is
It can be seen that θ ₂ .

In the state shown in FIG.
Since no bubble is located on the optical axis of the 13th sensor, the output signals from the levels 411 to 413 are all at the high level. Therefore, in this case, it can be seen that the inclination angle θ of the game board surface is larger than θ ₂ . Further, in the foregoing embodiment, when the inclination angle of the game board 102 on the basis of the measurement result of the tilt sensor 113 is judged not to be a predetermined angle theta ₁ is configured to limit or stop the game state, and, Although the measurement result of the inclination sensor 113 is configured to be displayed on the special symbol display device 104 or the like, a considerable effect can be expected by adopting only one of these configurations.

This eliminates the need for the hall employee or the like to open the game board or look at the side of the machine frame in order to check the inclination of the game board surface 102. It is relatively easy to check how much the slope is. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the inclination determination device 134 is provided outside the main board 200. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a signal from the inclination sensor 133 may be transmitted through an appropriate I / O 250 placed on the main board 200. CPU
It is also possible to input to 220 and make a determination. FIG. 9 shows a determination flowchart in this case. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating the tilt state determination processing.

This inclination state determination processing is performed by the inclination sensor 13.
This is a process of determining the tilt state of the game board surface 102 based on the signal from the CPU 3, and when executed by the CPU 220, first, as shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds to step S 200. This inclination state determination processing is performed, for example, in step S in the game control processing shown in FIG.
It is incorporated in place of the check processing of the inclination determination device 112.

In step S200, output signal 1 from phototransistor 303b and output signal 2 from phototransistor 304b are input via I / O 250, and the flow advances to step S202 to determine whether output signal 1 is at a low level. If it is determined that the output signal 1 is at the low level (Yes), the process proceeds to step S204.

In step S204, it is determined whether or not the output signal 2 is at a low level. If it is determined that the output signal 2 is at a low level (Yes), the process proceeds to step S206, and the game board surface 102 Judge that you are overly laid,
A series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S204 that the output signal 2 is at the high level (No), the process proceeds to step S208, where it is determined that the inclination of the game board surface 102 is normal, and a series of processing is terminated. Return to the original processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S202 that the output signal 1 is at the high level (No),
The process proceeds to 10, where it is determined that the gaming board surface 102 has been raised too much, and a series of processing is terminated to return to the original processing.
Further, in the above embodiment, when executing the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.
The case where the game control program stored in advance in 230 is executed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The program is read from the storage medium storing the program indicating these procedures into the RAM 240 and executed. You may.

Here, the storage medium is a semiconductor storage medium such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic storage type storage medium such as an FD or HD, an optical reading type storage medium such as a CD, CDV, LD, DVD, or the like. A magnetic storage type / optical readout type storage medium includes any storage medium that can be read by a computer regardless of an electronic, magnetic, optical, or other read method.

In the above embodiment, the inclination measuring device according to the present invention is applied to the case where the inclination of the game board surface 102 is measured. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to all other uses. In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other amusement game machines without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

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As described above, according to the gaming machine with the inclination measuring function according to claims 1 to 8 of the present invention,
In order to check the inclination of the game board surface, there is no need to open the game board or look at the side of the machine frame.
It is possible to easily check whether the game board surface is properly inclined.

Further, according to the gaming machine with the inclination measuring function according to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the game from being performed in a state where the payout rate is inappropriate by changing the inclination of the table. The effect is also obtained. Further, according to the gaming machine with the inclination measuring function according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, an effect is obtained that the inclination angle of the game board surface can be easily adjusted so that the payout rate is appropriate.

Further, according to the gaming machine with the inclination measuring function according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the effect that the manufacturing cost of the inclination measuring device can be relatively reduced can be obtained.
Further, according to the gaming machine with the inclination measuring function according to claim 6 or 7 of the present invention, there is obtained an effect that a plurality of different inclination states can be determined. On the other hand, according to the inclination measuring device according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to measure the inclination to some extent, and it is also possible to obtain an effect that the manufacturing cost of the inclination measuring device can be relatively reduced. Furthermore, the effect that it is suitable for measuring the inclination of the game board surface is obtained.

Further, claim 10 or claim 1 according to the present invention.
According to the inclination measuring device described in 1, the effect of being able to measure a plurality of different inclination angles can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board surface 102 of a pachinko machine,
FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically illustrating a part particularly required for description.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main board 200.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a tilt sensor 133.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of a tilt sensor 133.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a mounting structure of a tilt sensor 133.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a determination by an inclination determination device.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a game control process.

FIG. 8 is a principle diagram showing a principle of measuring a plurality of different inclination angles.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a tilt state determination process.

[Explanation of symbols]

 104 Special symbol display device 106 Normal symbol display device 112 Normal electric accessory 113,114 Operating gate 115 Large winning opening 111 Starting winning opening 131 Starting winning opening switch 133 Incline sensor 134 Incline judging device 200 Main board 220 CPU 230 ROM 240 RAM 303c , 303d Resistance element 311, 312 Level 315 Air bubble 316 Opaque liquid 317 Container 320 Shielding housing 303a, 304a Light emitting diode 303b, 304b Phototransistor

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine for providing a predetermined game value when a game ball fired on a game board surface wins a specific winning opening provided on the game board surface, wherein the inclination of the game board surface is measured. A gaming machine having an inclination measuring function, comprising: a tilt measuring device; and a notifying means for notifying a measurement result of the tilt measuring device, wherein the notifying means is provided on a front surface of the gaming machine. 2. A gaming machine for providing a predetermined gaming value when a game ball fired on a gaming board surface wins a specific winning opening provided on said gaming board surface, wherein the inclination of said gaming board surface is measured. A game control means for controlling a game state of the gaming machine, wherein the game control means controls the game state based on a measurement result of the tilt measurement device. A gaming machine with a tilt measurement function. 3. The game control device according to claim 2, wherein the game control means restricts or stops the game state when it is determined that the inclination angle of the game board is not a predetermined angle based on the measurement result of the inclination measuring device. A gaming machine with a tilt measuring function, characterized in that the gaming machine is controlled in a timely manner. 4. The tilt measuring function according to claim 1, wherein the tilt measuring device is provided so that a tilt of the game board surface with respect to a vertical direction can be measured. Gaming machine. 5. The light measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the inclination measuring device attenuates the transmission intensity of the light with a light transmission medium that transmits light and a degree of attenuation larger than that of the light transmission medium. A light-transmitting element in which an attenuation medium is enclosed in a transmissive container, and wherein the light-transmitting medium and the light-attenuating medium move in the container according to an inclination angle of the container; a light-emitting element; and a light-receiving element. Having the light transmitting element so that the light transmitting medium is positioned on an optical axis connecting the light emitting element and the light receiving element in at least one of the inclined states of the light transmitting element. A gaming machine with a tilt measurement function, which is arranged on an axis. 6. The tilt measuring device according to claim 5, wherein the tilt measuring device has a plurality of the light transmitting elements, and the light transmitting medium is on the optical axis in at least one of the tilt states of the light transmitting elements. A gaming machine with a tilt measuring function, wherein each of the light transmitting elements is arranged on the optical axis so as to be positioned. 7. The tilt measuring device according to claim 6, wherein, for each of the light transmitting elements, a state in which the light transmitting medium is located on the optical axis is different among tilt states of the light transmitting elements. A gaming machine with a tilt measuring function, wherein each of the light transmitting elements is arranged. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the light attenuating medium is made of a liquid having a specific gravity different from that of the light transmitting medium. 9. An inclination measuring instrument for measuring an inclination, wherein the inclination measuring device transmits light through a light transmitting medium that transmits light and a light attenuating medium that attenuates light transmission intensity with an attenuation greater than the attenuation of the light transmitting medium. A light transmitting element, which is enclosed in a non-conductive container, and wherein the light transmitting medium and the light attenuating medium move within the container according to an inclination angle of the container, a light emitting element, and a light receiving element; The light transmitting element is arranged on the optical axis such that the light transmitting medium is positioned on the optical axis connecting the light emitting element and the light receiving element in at least one of the inclined states of the light transmitting element. A tilt measuring instrument characterized by the above-mentioned. 10. The device according to claim 9, further comprising a plurality of the light transmitting elements, wherein the light transmitting medium is positioned on the optical axis in at least one of the inclined states of the light transmitting elements. A tilt measuring instrument, wherein a light transmitting element is arranged on the optical axis. 11. The light transmission device according to claim 10, wherein each of the light transmission elements has a different state in which the light transmission medium is positioned on the optical axis among the inclined states of the light transmission elements. An inclination measuring device comprising an element arranged therein. 12. The tilt measuring device according to claim 9, wherein the light attenuation medium is made of a liquid having a specific gravity different from that of the light transmission medium.