JP2006230822A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of detecting a fraud to a board case even if the board case itself is fraudulently replaced. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is characterized in having a base frame 3b, a base door 3a mounted by openably/closably supported to the base frame 3b, the board case disposed in the back side of the base door 3a and retaining a predetermined board, a board case cover 500 disposed covering the board case, a first detecting switch 600 detecting the opening of the base door 3a, a second detecting switch 700 detecting the opening of the board case cover 500, and a sub CPU 301, when the second detecting switch 700 detects the opening of the board case cover 500, determining whether the opening is fraudulent or not based on the detecting results of the first detecting switch 600 and the second detecting switch 700. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique that is effective when applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine in which a board case containing a control board is disposed inside the gaming machine.

  Conventionally, there has been a risk that a ROM or the like built in a board case inside the gaming machine (back of the base door) is illegally exchanged by a third party.

  Based on the view that it is more practical to discover the facts early and take subsequent measures in order to eliminate the possibility that the electronic circuit board for games will be tampered with due to unauthorized exchange etc. A gaming machine provided with a sealing member that seals the above has been devised (for example, Patent Document 1).

  The sealing head of the sealing member has an arrowhead shape, and a pair of locking pieces that can be elastically deformed inside each other is formed at the tip. The tip of the sealing head is inserted in a connection hole of the substrate case while being prevented from coming off.

  Therefore, if the sealing by the sealing member is to be released to open the substrate case, the sealing member is torn off, leaving a trace of opening the substrate case.

Thereby, the invention of Patent Document 1 can detect unauthorized opening of the substrate case. Therefore, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not the game electronic circuit board has been tampered with.
JP 2001-62114 A

  However, in the above prior art, the unauthorized opening of the substrate case can be detected, but when the substrate case itself is illegally replaced, the illegality to the substrate case cannot be detected.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of detecting fraud to a substrate case even when the substrate case itself is illegally replaced.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is mounted with a base frame (base frame 3b) constituting a part of the gaming machine main body, and supported by the base frame so as to be opened and closed. A base door (base door 3a) and a board case (for example, a sub control board, a main control board, a frame relay board, a power supply board, a payout control board, etc.) disposed on the back side of the base door and holding a predetermined board For example, the sub-control board case 50, the main control board case 100, the frame relay board case 130, the power board case 150, the payout control board case 170, etc.) and the board case cover (board case cover) arranged so as to cover the board case 500), first detection means for detecting the opening of the base door (first detection switch 600), and second detection means for detecting the opening of the substrate case cover (second detection switch). 700) and whether the opening of the substrate case cover is detected by the second detecting means, and whether or not the opening is illegal based on the detection results of the first detecting means and the second detecting means. And unauthorized opening determination means (sub CPU301).

  In this way, when the substrate case cover covering the substrate case is opened, whether or not the substrate case cover is illegally opened based on the detection results of the first detection means and the second detection means. Therefore, fraud to the substrate case can be accurately detected. In addition, this makes it possible to detect fraud on the substrate case even if the substrate case itself is illegally replaced.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the unauthorized opening determination means includes a second detecting means in a state where the first detecting means does not detect the opening of the base door. When the opening of the substrate case cover is detected by the detecting means, it is determined that the opening is illegal.

  As described above, when the opening of the substrate case cover is not performed based on a predetermined procedure, it is determined that the opening is unauthorized, so that the unauthorized opening can be detected more accurately. it can. This also makes it possible to more reliably detect fraud on the substrate case even if the substrate case itself is illegally replaced.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect of the present invention, a storage unit (work RAM 303) for storing a determination result by the unauthorized opening determination unit is provided.

  This makes it possible to store the number of times of unauthorized opening, the timing, etc., and collect more information on unauthorized opening. Therefore, it is possible to more appropriately take measures against unauthorized opening.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, the predetermined control board is held by the base case and controls the progress of the game. A main control board on which (main control circuit 200) is mounted, and is arranged separately from the main control board, and performs a predetermined control based on a control signal received from the main control circuit in the main control board ( A sub-control board on which the sub-control circuit 300) is mounted, the sub-control board being connected to the first detection means and the second detection means, and having an unauthorized opening determination means and a storage means, To do.

  Tampering by a third party is often performed on a main control board on which a main control circuit that controls the progress of a game is mounted. By providing the functions such as the storage means and the like, it is possible to more accurately detect unauthorized opening of the substrate case cover and the like, and to take more appropriate measures against unauthorized opening.

  The present invention described in claim 5 includes, in addition to the configuration of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4, notification means (liquid crystal display device 21) that notifies the determination result by the unauthorized opening determination means. It is characterized by that.

  As a result, when an unauthorized opening of a substrate case cover or the like is made, the fact is notified to the employee, etc., so that it is possible to appropriately deal with the unauthorized opening, due to unauthorized replacement of the substrate case, etc. The damage of tampering can be minimized.

  Moreover, since the above-mentioned notification provides a deterrent against unauthorized opening, it leads to prevention of unauthorized opening.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  That is, according to the present invention, when the substrate case cover that covers the substrate case is opened, the substrate case cover is illegally opened based on the detection results of the first detection means and the second detection means. Therefore, it is possible to accurately detect fraud to the substrate case. In addition, this makes it possible to detect fraud on the substrate case even if the substrate case itself is illegally replaced.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  1 is a perspective view showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a back side of a base door and a substrate of the gaming machine of FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the case cover, FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a state where the board case cover of FIG. 3 is attached to the back side of the base door, FIG. 5 is a front view showing the base frame of the gaming machine of FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing the back side of the substrate case cover according to the present embodiment, FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the first detection switch according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a front view of the first detection switch shown in FIG. 9A is an explanatory view showing a state in which the first detection switch is in contact with the contact portion, FIG. 9B is an explanatory view showing a state in which the first detection switch is separated from the contact portion, FIG. Is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 11 is a command according to an embodiment of the present invention FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main processing by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is the detection according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the unauthorized release determination processing according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the determination result by the unauthorized release determination means in the display area of the liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the displayed state.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1, a base door 3a on which a game board 2 (FIG. 2) is mounted is fixed to an island facility via a hinge 3c (FIG. 5). The base door 3a is pivotally attached to the base frame 3b (that is, the base door 3a is supported with one end of the base door 3a being supported as a pivot, and is mounted to the base frame 3b so as to be openable and closable). A gaming machine main body 3 is constituted by the base door 3a and the base frame 3b. And the glass door 9 which covers the speakers 8a and 8b (FIG. 10), the liquid crystal display device (LCD) 21, and the game board 2 so as to be visible with respect to the base door 3a of the gaming machine body 3 and the upper plate portion. 4, a lower plate part 5, a cover 6 and a handle 7 are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is surrounded by a rail 11 and has a game area 2a in which game balls can flow down. In the game area 2a, there are many obstacles (not shown) such as game nails and windmills, a general winning port 12, a passing gate 13, a big winning port 15, an out port 16, and start winning ports 14, 17 A gaming member composed of the electric accessory component member 18 is disposed.

  Here, the general winning opening 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is a plurality of symbols displayed in the normal symbol display area when the game ball has passed. The start winning port 17 is a device for changing and stopping the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display area on the condition that the game ball has won, the special winning port 15 is a special winning port 15 The special symbol combination when the symbol display area is stopped becomes a specific symbol combination (hit display mode) set in advance to the big hit gaming state (the big hit gaming state means a state where a so-called big hit has occurred). When the transition is made, the door is opened and closed a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition according to a predetermined setting (that is, the number of game balls passing through the specific area of the big prize opening 15 within a predetermined time is one or more. Only when it is (so-called puncture does not occur), the special winning opening 15 is opened a predetermined number of times, and changes into a opened state where the game ball is easily received and a closed state where it is difficult to receive the game ball. The operation that changes to the closed state is called a round operation).

  The out port 16 is a device for collecting and collecting game balls that have not won any of the general winning port 12, the starting winning ports 14, 17 and the big winning port 15.

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. The game ball that has passed through the passing gate 13 can be stored as passing memory, and based on this passing memory information, the symbol variation display in the normal symbol display area is performed. Further, four normal symbol memory LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of passage memories of the passage gate 13 are provided on the upper right side of the game area 2a. The number of stored game balls that have passed through the passage gate 13 can be displayed by the number of lighting of the normal symbol memory LEDs.

  In the normal symbol display area, for example, two normal symbols flash alternately, and when the two normal symbols stop flashing and “winning” is displayed, the electric accessory component The start winning opening 17 provided at 18 is switched to a state in which a game ball can be easily received for a predetermined time.

  Instead of the normal symbol display area, two normal symbol display LEDs may be provided at an arbitrary place on the game board 2, and "winning" may be displayed by blinking these LEDs. Further, the two normal symbol display LEDs can be constituted by, for example, a 7-segment display. In this case, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”,... “7”, “8”, “9”, etc. are displayed in a variable manner as normal symbols displayed on the 7-segment display. The case where the stop-displayed number becomes “3” or “7” is defined as “winning”.

  The start winning port 17 has a receiving port for receiving a game ball, and is an apparatus provided with an opening / closing mechanism that can be switched between a state where it is easy to receive a game ball and a state where it is difficult to receive a game ball. The start winning port 17 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball in a normal state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area stops at a symbol meaning “win”) In such a case, the game ball is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) and switched to a state in which the game ball can be easily received. Note that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball wins in the receiving port.

  Also, the winning balls to the start winning ports 14 and 17 can be memorized, and based on this memorized memory, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the special symbol display area. In the center of the game area 2a, four special symbol storage LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of winning prizes stored in the start winning openings 14, 17 are provided. Based on the number of lighting of the special symbol memory LED, the number of winning prizes stored in the start winning holes 14, 17 can be displayed.

  Further, the special symbols displayed in the special symbol display area are composed of, for example, three columns of numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and the game ball wins the start winning opening 17. As a result, these numbers are displayed in a variable manner. Note that the fluctuation display of these numbers is completed, and the fluctuation display results (that is, combinations of numbers that are stopped and displayed, also called stop symbols) are “0”, “0”, “0”, and “7”. A combination of special symbols when all three symbols have the same number, such as “7”, “7” ”, etc., is referred to as a jackpot display mode (big hit symbol). This jackpot display mode is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the gaming state has shifted to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state (ie, it has become a “hit”). is there. Note that the variable display result other than the jackpot display mode is referred to as a non-hit display mode (offset symbol).

  The big hit gaming state is a gaming state in which, for example, a big prize opening SOL72S, which will be described later, makes it easier to win more game balls than the normal gaming state by opening and closing the door of the big prize opening 15 a predetermined number of times. It is.

  Note that the above jackpot display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot gaming state is a special display mode (probability variation jackpot symbol) that is a display mode that indicates probability variation jackpots, and a display mode that indicates a normal jackpot. It is divided into certain non-special display modes (usually big hit symbols).

  The special display mode means a case where three predetermined numbers such as “7” and “3” are arranged, while the non-special display mode is a case where three numbers and designs other than the special display mode are arranged. Say.

  When the special symbol variation display result becomes a special display mode (that is, when the probability variation jackpot), the probability that the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol display area becomes the jackpot display mode after the jackpot gaming state is high. Transition to a special gaming state (probability variation state). On the other hand, when the display mode of the special symbol becomes a non-special display mode (that is, when a normal big hit is made), the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends.

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned winning memory number and passing memory number are displayed on the normal symbol memory LED and the special symbol memory LED, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other display methods may be used. May be displayed. For example, it may be displayed in the display area 21a.

  Further, on the back surface of the game board 2, a display having a display area 21a capable of displaying an effect image (for example, an animation corresponding to a game state or other notification information; hereinafter referred to as an “effect information image”) or the like. A liquid crystal display (LCD) 21 which is a device is arranged.

  The liquid crystal display device 21 displays an arbitrary image in the display area 21a based on an instruction from an image control circuit 305 described later.

  The display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 includes an information display area for displaying effect images and other notification information, a normal symbol display area (ordinary symbol display device) for displaying variable symbols, and a special symbol (identification). It includes a special symbol display area (special symbol display device) for performing variable display of symbols.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 21 displays a determination result (determination result as to whether or not the substrate case cover 500 has been illegally opened) by a sub CPU (unauthorized opening determination means) 301 described later in the information display area of the display area 21a. Informing means for displaying and informing.

  In the present embodiment, the rectangular display area 21a may be larger or smaller than the game area 2a. Further, the shape of the display area 21a is not limited to a square, and may be another shape. For example, it may be circular.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2 is transparent, the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2. Further, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the glass door 9 and the upper platen 4 are integrally formed. One end of the integrated opening / closing door (opening / closing body) is routed to the base door 3a. The other end is engaged with the base door 3a. The glass door 9 covers the game board 2 that is movably provided so as to be visible.

  The upper dish portion 4 is located below the glass door 9 and has an upper dish 4a in which the game balls that have been paid out and the game balls that are driven into the game area 2a are stored. A shutter lever 8 is provided at a predetermined position of the upper plate part 4 to be operated when a game ball stored in the upper plate 4a is moved to a lower plate 5a (to be described later) and taken out at the end of the game.

  The lower tray part 5 located on the lower side of the upper dish part 4 is fixed to the base door 3a, and has a lower dish 5a in which game balls overflowed from the upper dish 4a due to payout are stored.

  The handle 7 provided on the right side of the lower plate part 5 is rotated when the game ball is driven into the game area 2a of the game board 2 via the rail 11 (FIG. 2). A stop button (not shown) for stopping the operation is provided.

  The cover 6 located above the glass door 9 is fixed to the base door 3a, and the left and right parts 6a and 6b of the cover 6 correspond to the left and right speakers 8a and 8b (FIG. 10) provided on the base door 3a, respectively. Thus, the sound from the speakers 8a and 8b can be heard.

  Here, the speaker has a function of outputting a predetermined sound (for example, music corresponding to the gaming state or other notification information).

  Next, the configuration of the back side of the base door 3a will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the back side of the base door 3 a and the substrate case cover 500.

  On the back side of the base door 3a in FIG. 3, the right side is the hinge side (the side that is rotatably supported by the base frame 3b via the hinge 3c (FIG. 5). The left side is the open / close end side. When the inside of the gaming machine is opened, it is opened from the open / close end side.

  Further, as shown in the figure, on the back surface of the base door 3a, various electronic components for realizing the operation of the gaming machine 1, a board on which electronic components, etc. are mounted are mounted.

  For example, a main control board case 100 for holding a main control board (not shown) is provided at the center of the back surface of the base door 3a, and a frame relay board (not shown) is provided slightly above the center of the back surface of the base door 3a. A power supply board case 150 for holding a power supply board (not shown) is slightly below the center of the back surface of the base door 3a, and a power supply board case 150 for holding a power supply board (not shown) is slightly below the center of the back surface of the base door 3a. On the lower right side, a payout board case 170 for holding a payout control board (not shown) is mounted.

  Here, the main control board is a board on which the main control circuit 200 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko machine 1 is mounted. The frame relay board is a board that takes in AC power and relays signals between boards. The power supply board is a board that generates a power supply having a voltage necessary for each electronic component to operate. The payout control board is a board that drives and controls a payout device (not shown) that pays out a prize ball, a rental ball, and the like toward the lower dish portion 5.

  A storage tank 400 for storing game balls is disposed at the upper part of the back surface of the base door 3a. Furthermore, wirings (not shown) for electrically connecting the substrates on which the electronic components are mounted extend at various locations on the back surface of the base door 3a.

  A sub control board case 50 is mounted on the left side slightly above the center of the back surface of the base door 3a, that is, above the main control board case 100. The sub control board case 50 stores a sub control board (not shown) on which a sub control circuit 300 that executes predetermined control based on a control signal received from the main control circuit 200 in the main control board is mounted. Yes.

  In the present embodiment, image display control of the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 and light emission of lamps / LEDs (not shown) arranged in various places of the gaming machine 1 are performed by the sub control board. Display control and sound output control from the speakers 8a and 8b are performed.

  3 and 4, a first detection switch (first detection means) 600 for detecting the opening of the base door 3a is attached to the left side of the storage tank 400 in the drawing. That is, in the present embodiment, the first detection switch 600 is attached to the open / close end side of the base door 3a.

  Here, as described above, the base door 3a is attached to the base frame 3b so as to be freely opened and closed. In this case, the first detection switch 600 is connected to the outer frame portion 3d of the base frame 3b (see FIG. 5). (In the present embodiment, the first detection switch 600 is in contact with the upper right of the outer frame portion 3d in FIG. 5).

  That is, the outer frame portion 3d has the switch portion 620 of the first detection switch 600 (FIG. 7 and FIG. 7) when the base door 3a is closed (the open / close end side of the base door 3a is in contact with the base frame 3b). 8) (see FIG. 9A), on the other hand, when the base door 3a is opened from the open / close end side (the open / close end side of the base door 3a is separated from the base frame 3b), the outer frame portion 3d is separated from the switch section 620 of the first detection switch 600 (see FIG. 9B).

  A second detection switch (second detection means) 700 for detecting the opening of a substrate case cover 500 described later is attached between the frame relay substrate case 130 and the main control substrate case 100 (FIG. 3). reference).

  3 and 4, shaft portions 30a and 30b on which the substrate case cover 500 is pivotally supported are provided on the left side of the sub control substrate case 50 and the left side of the power supply substrate case 150, respectively. ing.

  The board case cover 500 has bearings 501a and 501b (described in detail later) formed at one end thereof, and is pivotally supported by the shafts 30a and 30b so that the board case cover 500 can be attached to the back side of the base door 3a. (See FIG. 4). As a result, the sub-control board case 50, the main control board case 100, the frame relay board case 130, the power supply board case 150, the payout control board case 170 and the like are covered and protected by the board case cover 500. Become so.

  Further, the substrate case cover 500 is formed with irregularities adapted to the shape of the substrate case or the like (see FIGS. 3, 4 and 7). Thereby, the gap between the back surface of the base door 3a and the substrate case cover 500 is narrowed, and the space efficiency on the back surface side of the base door 3a is increased.

  Next, the base frame 3b fixed to the island facility will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a front view showing a base frame of the gaming machine of FIG.

  In the base frame 3b, the above-described hinge 3c to which the hinge side of the base door 3a is rotatably attached is provided above and below the left side of the drawing.

  Next, the substrate case cover 500 will be described.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the back side of the substrate case cover according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, bearing portions 501a and 501b are formed at one end of the substrate case cover 500 (hereinafter, the end portion where the bearing portions 501a and 501b are formed is referred to as “shaft side”, and the shaft The end facing the side is referred to as the “open / close end side”). By supporting the bearing portions 501a and 501b on the shaft portions 30a and 30b, the substrate case cover 500 is rotatably attached to the back side of the base door 3a with the shaft side as a pivot point. .

  A fixing portion 502 that prevents the substrate case cover 500 from rotating is formed on the end facing the shaft side, that is, on the open / close end side (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 6).

  The fixing portion 502 is formed with a screw hole, and is fixed and attached to the back side of the base door 3a with a screw or the like. However, it is not limited to this, For example, it may be fixed with a pin etc., and may be attached by adhesion | attachment.

  Further, a contact portion 503 that contacts the second detection switch 700 (FIG. 3) is provided on the open / close end side (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 6).

  The contact portion 503 is a switch portion (not shown) of the second detection switch 700 when the substrate case cover 500 is closed (attached by being fixed to the back side of the base door 3a by the fixing portion 502). A). On the other hand, when the fixing of the fixing portion 502 is released and the substrate case cover 500 is opened from the open / close end side, the contact portion 503 is separated from the second detection switch 700.

  Next, the first detection switch 600 and the second detection switch 700 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 8, and 9. Since the first detection switch 600 and the second detection switch 700 are similar in structure and function, only one first detection switch 600 will be described here.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the first detection switch 600 includes a rectangular main body portion 610 and a switch portion 620 that is biased by a spring force and protrudes from the main body portion 610.

  As described above, the switch portion 620 protrudes by being biased by the spring force. When the switch portion 620 comes into contact with the outer frame portion 3d (that is, when the base door 3a is closed), the switch portion 620 is shown in FIG. Thus, the body 610 is depressed against the spring force.

  And when this switch part 620 leaves | separates from the outer-frame part 3d (that is, when the base door 3a is open | released from the opening-and-closing end side), as shown in FIG.9 (b), a spring force will act and will protrude again. It is like that.

  An electric circuit is provided inside the main body 610. When the switch 620 is in a protruding state, it is energized to detect this. As a result, the opening of the base door 3a can be detected. Note that this energization is released when the switch 620 is depressed.

  Here, the first detection switch 600 is electrically connected via wiring to a sub-control circuit 300 (described later) mounted on a sub-control board (not shown). When the opening is detected, a signal indicating that the base door 3a is opened (hereinafter referred to as “base door opening detection signal”) is mounted on the sub-control board until the energization is released. It can continue to be sent to the circuit 300.

  Note that the second detection switch 700 has the same configuration as the first detection switch 600. For example, when the substrate case cover 500 is opened and the switch portion (not shown) of the second detection switch 700 is separated from the contact portion 503 of the substrate case cover 500, the current is detected and this is detected. The signal indicating that the substrate case cover 500 is opened (hereinafter referred to as “substrate case cover open detection signal”) is continuously sent to the sub-control circuit 300 until the above is solved.

  As described above, electronic components, a board case, and the like are mounted on the back surface of the base door 3a.

  However, the mounting positions of these board cases and the like are merely examples, and electronic components, boards, board cases, and the like mounted on the gaming machine of the present invention are not limited to those listed.

  Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200 mounted on a main control board (not shown), and a sub control circuit connected to the main control circuit 200 and mounted on a sub control board (not shown). 300 and a payout control circuit 70a and a launch control circuit 70b mounted on a payout control board (not shown).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control board on which the main control circuit 200 is mounted is provided separately from the sub control board on which the sub control circuit 300 having the unauthorized opening determination unit and the storage unit is mounted. . That is, the sub control circuit 300 and the main control circuit 200 are provided separately.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70a of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Means, a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation panel 10 (FIG. 10), and a record read by the reading means Writing means for subtracting the number of loans commanded by the lending command signal output means from the lending possible number specified from the information, and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion port; Yes.

  The main control circuit 200 includes a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that performs a gaming operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, and a reset signal for returning various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 for generating a game, a main RAM 203 for storing various data necessary for the main CPU 201 to operate, a program for the main CPU 201 to control the game operation of the gaming machine 1, and a big hit determination by random lottery A jackpot determination table referred to, a normal hit determination table referred to when determining a normal hit by random number lottery, a hit fluctuation display pattern determination table referred to when determining a special symbol variation display pattern by random lottery, and Outlier variation display pattern table, character by random number lottery A main ROM 202 that stores an effect information image display pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a display pattern of an effect information image such as an image or a background image, and various probability tables that are referred to when other effects are selected by lottery. Has been implemented.

  The main RAM 203 is a winning memory counter for storing the number of winning memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of winning balls to the start winning ports 14, 17), and the number of passing memories counted by the main CPU 201 (passing gate 13). Passing memory counter for storing the number of passing balls), a winning prize winning counter for storing the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize port 15 during one round, and one big hit gaming state A special winning opening opening number counter for storing the number of times the special winning opening 15 is opened is provided.

  The main CPU 201 has the functions of a jackpot gaming state determination unit, an identification symbol variation display control unit, a gaming state transition unit, and a winning opening SOL control unit.

  The big hit gaming state determination means is advantageous to the player when the game ball is won at a winning opening (start winning opening 14, 17) provided in the gaming machine body (or gaming machine body 3) in a broad sense. Decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state.

  For example, when the game ball is won at the start winning ports 14 and 17, the jackpot gaming state determination means executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number value for jackpot determination extracted by random lottery, and the determination process results in a big hit. If it is determined that the game state is to be changed to the big hit game state (the big hit game state is set).

  Here, when it is determined by the jackpot gaming state determination means to shift to the jackpot gaming state, after the end of the special symbol variation display by the identification symbol variation display means described later, that is, the jackpot display mode ( After the jackpot symbol) is displayed, the gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state.

  As described above, there are two types of jackpots, the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot. If the probability variation jackpot, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state is changed to the next jackpot game by the gaming state transition means. Transition to a special gaming state with a high probability of becoming a state.

  Further, the identification symbol variation display control means generates and sets a variation display pattern command for causing the special symbol display area to perform variation display of the special symbol, and is based on the jackpot determination result of the jackpot gaming state determination means. Thus, the variation display pattern for executing the variation display of the special symbol is determined.

  Specifically, the identification symbol variation display means is a variation display pattern command for instructing a variation display pattern for executing the variation display of the special symbol and the display of the production information based on the result of the jackpot determination of the jackpot gaming state determination means. Then, a command for designating the stop display of the variable display is generated and set.

  This variable display pattern includes a special symbol display pattern and an effect information display pattern. Therefore, the variable display pattern command includes data designating a special symbol display pattern and data designating an effect information display pattern.

  The special symbol display pattern is a variation display pattern of a special symbol that is variably displayed in the special symbol display area. The special symbol display pattern also includes display time information indicating the variable display time of each of the three special symbols (for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right”). Therefore, the special symbol display pattern includes a variable display pattern and time information.

  The effect information display pattern is a pattern related to display of effect information such as a character. Therefore, an effect information display pattern corresponding to the number of characters is prepared, and an effect information display pattern of effect information (effect information image) is designated (instructed) to be actually displayed among the plurality of effect information display patterns. The Rukoto.

  When the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the winning prize opening SOL control means controls a special winning opening SOL72S described later so as to open and close the door of the big winning opening 15 (open the big winning opening).

  Programs for realizing the functions of the respective means described above are stored in the main ROM 202, and the main CPU 201 loads these programs from the main ROM 202 to the main RAM 203 and executes them, whereby the functions of the respective means described above are executed. Has come to be realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  Further, the main CPU 201 performs processing for determining the content displayed in the normal symbol display area.

  By the way, the main CPU 201 performs various functions as described above, thereby transmitting various commands such as commands relating to the instruction of effects in the game to the sub-control circuit 300 to execute effects in the game.

  The commands related to the instruction of the effect in the game include the commands related to the instruction of the display by the display area 21a, the command related to the instruction of the sound by the sound generating means such as the speaker, and the instruction of the light effect by the light emitting means such as the lamp or the LED. Commands related to are included.

  Incidentally, various commands such as the above-described variable display pattern command are included in the command related to the instruction for the display effect.

  The I / O port 205 of the main control circuit 200 is provided inside the passage gate 13 and is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball, and the game ball won in the start winning ports 14 and 17. A start port SW19a, which is a sensor for detecting this, is connected.

  Further, the I / O port 205 is provided at a continuous winning opening in the big winning opening 15 and is provided at a V · count SW 19Sd that is a sensor for detecting a winning game ball and an ordinary winning opening in the big winning opening 15. , A count SW 19 Se that is a sensor that detects a winning game ball, a general winning port SW 19 Sb that is a sensor that detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning slot 12, and a backup for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203. A clear SW 74S is connected.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port 205. That is, a launch ball sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball launched from the launch device 90 by the operation of the handle 7 and a game that has been launched but has returned to the rail 11 without reaching the board surface of the game board 2. A sensor such as a return ball sensor (not shown) for detecting a ball is connected, and the start winning opening 17 is switched between a state where a game ball is easily received and a state where a game ball is difficult to be received. Actuators such as a solenoid (71S), a large winning opening SOL (solenoid) 72S for opening and closing the door of the large winning opening 15, and a seesaw SOL (solenoid) 73S for driving a seesaw in the large winning opening 15 are connected.

  Here, when each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200. Therefore, the main CPU 201 determines that each of the actuators 71S and 72S corresponds to the input detection signal. , 73S are driven and controlled.

  Control commands (commands) are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b, respectively.

  The sub-control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 8a and 8b, and the lamp / LED 39a, and the payout control circuit 70a that has received this control command (command) and the launch. The control circuit 70b controls the operations of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls and rental balls. The payout control circuit 70a drives and controls the payout device 82 in accordance with a payout command signal output from the main control circuit 200 on condition that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12 and the big winning opening 15 and the like. A number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Also, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as the payable balls.

  A launch device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2a is connected to the launch control circuit 70b. In addition, the launch control circuit 70 b causes the launch device 90 to launch a game ball by drivingly controlling the launch solenoid in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 7.

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 300 will be described. The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port 304, an image control circuit 305, an audio control circuit 306, and a lamp control circuit 307. It has been.

  The sub CPU 301 interprets the command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port 304 and the detection signal received from the first detection switch 600, the second detection switch 700, etc., and the image control circuit 305 according to the interpretation result. The voice control circuit 306 and the lamp control circuit 307 are controlled.

  Further, when the sub CPU 301 serving as the unauthorized opening determination means receives a detection signal (such as a base door opening detection signal or a substrate case cover opening detection signal) from the first detection switch 600 or the second detection switch 700, It is determined whether or not the case cover 500 is illegally opened.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 receives the substrate case cover detection signal when the substrate case cover 500 is opened while the base door 3a is opened (that is, the base case cover detection signal is received when the base door detection signal is received). Only), it is determined that the opening is a legitimate opening.

  On the other hand, when the substrate case cover 500 is opened while the base door 3a is closed (that is, when the substrate case cover opening detection signal is received in a state where the base door opening detection signal is not received), the opening is performed. Is determined to be unauthorized.

  The sub CPU 301 that has determined that the substrate case cover 500 has been illegally opened generates and sets an unauthorized opening notification command for notifying the determination result.

  The unauthorized release notification command includes the time when the unauthorized release is started.

  In the program ROM 302, the sub CPU 301 processes a control program (control data) for controlling the image control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200 and an unauthorized opening notification command, and a sound control circuit 306. A control program for controlling, a control program for controlling processing of the lamp control circuit 307, and the like are stored.

  When the sub CPU 301 receives the variable display pattern command from the main control circuit 200, the sub CPU 301 sets control data corresponding to the received command.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 changes data for instructing the image control circuit 305 with time so as to display special symbols and effect images in accordance with the effect patterns included in the set control data.

  The image control circuit 305 executes an instruction of the sub CPU 301 that is transmitted every predetermined time, so that, for example, a special symbol or effect image corresponding to the variable display pattern is displayed in the display area 21a.

  In addition, even when the sub CPU 301 generates an unauthorized release notification command, the sub CPU 301 sets control data corresponding to the unauthorized release notification command, similarly to the case where the variable display pattern command is received. As a result, the determination result by the sub CPU 301 as the unauthorized release determination means and the time when the unauthorized release is started are displayed in the information display area of the display area 21a (see, for example, FIG. 15).

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a state in which the determination result by the unauthorized opening determination unit is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device.

  Here, in FIG. 15, an indication that an unauthorized release has occurred at 23:00 on January 20, 2005 is displayed in the information display area of the display area 21 a.

  In the present embodiment, the determination result by the unauthorized opening determination means is automatically displayed in the display area 21a. However, the determination result is not limited to this, and is displayed in the display area 21a only when a predetermined operation is performed. It may be. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a person who has been illegally opened or a person who is not involved in the management of the gaming machine from being notified of the fact of unauthorized opening, and the confidentiality of the gaming machine can be improved.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage means when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands from the main CPU 201, unauthorized open notification commands, and the like. ), A detection signal storage area (not shown) for storing detection signals from the first detection switch 600, the second detection switch 700, and the like, and a time when the unauthorized release is started (determination that the unauthorized release has occurred) Time, that is, a time when a value (99) indicating unauthorized release is set in an unauthorized release flag, which will be described later), and a time when unauthorized release is completed (a time when it is determined that unauthorized opening is completed, that is, described later). An unauthorized release time storage area (not shown) for storing a normal release value (00) indicating a normal value (00) to control processing. Work area stores a main data (not shown), are allocated.

  The work RAM 303 further includes a substrate case cover unauthorized opening number counter for storing the number of times that the substrate case cover 500 has been illegally opened, a first detection flag indicating the open / closed state of the base door 3a, and the open / closed state of the substrate case cover 500. A second detection flag indicating that, an unauthorized release flag, and the like.

  Here, the substrate case cover unauthorized opening number counter is set to 0 in the initial state, and is updated every time the substrate case cover 500 is opened illegally. The counter is set so as not to be reset by power-off of the gaming machine 1 or an initialization process in step S210 described later.

  It should be noted that the value of the substrate case cover unauthorized opening number counter may be displayed in the information display area of the display area 21a at a predetermined timing, or may be displayed by the operation of the administrator of the gaming machine 1. It may be.

  In addition, by restricting access such as a password, a third party may not be able to confirm the value of the counter for unauthorized opening of the substrate case cover. As a result, only the true manager of the gaming machine 1 can collect detailed information (such as the number and timing of unauthorized opening) of unauthorized opening of the substrate case cover.

  The first detection flag is a flag indicating whether or not the base door 3a is in an opened state. When the base door 3a is closed, a value (00) indicating that the base door is closed is set. Yes.

  When the base door 3a is opened, a value (01) indicating that the base door is opened is set in the first detection flag.

  The second detection flag is a flag indicating whether or not the substrate case cover 500 is in an opened state. When the substrate case cover is closed, a value (00) indicating that the substrate case cover is closed is set. Yes.

  When the substrate case cover 500 is opened, a value (01) indicating that the substrate case cover is opened is set in the first detection flag.

  The unauthorized opening flag is a flag that indicates whether or not the unauthorized opening of the substrate case cover 500 has occurred. When the unauthorized opening has not occurred, a value (00) indicating normality is set. On the other hand, in the state where the unauthorized release has occurred, a value (99) indicating the unauthorized release is set.

  As described above, the work RAM 303 includes the unauthorized opening time storage area, the substrate case cover unauthorized opening number counter, the first detection flag indicating the open / closed state of the base door 3a, the second detection flag indicating the opened / closed state of the substrate case cover 500, By providing an opening flag or the like, it plays a role as a storage unit that stores the determination result by the unauthorized opening determination unit.

  In response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (an instruction based on control data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303 in response to a command received from the main control circuit 200), the image control circuit 305 displays in the display area 21a. This is for executing display such as a special symbol variation display. The image data ROM 305b for storing various image data and the corresponding image data are extracted from the image data ROM 305b according to the control from the sub CPU 301, and the extracted image is displayed. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing special symbol variation display and effect image display based on the data, and a D / D that converts display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d It comprises.

  For example, the image control circuit 305 performs an image display control process for causing the display area 21a to display a variation display of a special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination, a display of an effect image, or the like based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301.

  Further, for example, the image data ROM 305b has special symbol image data for variably displaying the special symbol in the special symbol display area in the display area 21a, effect image data for displaying the effect image in the information display area in the display area 21a, display The notification image data for displaying the determination result by the unauthorized opening determination means is stored in the information display area in the area 21a. Here, each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a.

  Here, a VRAM 305c having two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a. The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display in the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second). The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. Next, the VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data on the display area 21a via the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  In this embodiment, a VRAM is used as a storage device for developing image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage devices may be used. For example, an SDRAM that can read and write data at high speed may be used.

  Speakers 8 a and 8 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speakers 8a and 8b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  A lamp / LED 39 a is connected to the lamp control circuit 307. The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The lamp / LED 39a performs lighting display of lamps and LEDs (for example, a normal symbol memory LED, a special symbol memory LED, etc.) provided in various places of the gaming machine 1 based on this input signal.

  Here, the speakers 8a and 8b, the lamp / LED 39a, and the above-described liquid crystal display device 21 serve as rendering means that produces an effect based on the control data set by the sub CPU 301.

  Each process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300. The main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 300. Alternatively, the sub control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

  Next, the main process by the sub-control circuit 300 and the command reception interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process when a command from the main control circuit 200 is received will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 shows the processing procedure of the main processing by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart.

  First, the command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt is generated every time the sub control circuit 300 receives a command from the main control circuit 200.

  In step S201, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register in order to interrupt the currently executing process (main process described later).

  In step S202, the sub CPU 301 stores a command (for example, a variable display pattern command) received from the main CPU 201 via the command input port 304 in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 303 and based on the received command. A predetermined process is executed.

  That is, the sub CPU 301 sets control data corresponding to the received command in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step S201 to the register. As a result, the suspended process can be resumed.

  Next, the main process of the sub control circuit 300 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, the sub CPU 301 performs an initialization process for initializing various settings, and thereafter executes a detection signal reception process and an unauthorized release determination process, and further executes a command analysis process.

  Here, the detection signal reception processing in step S220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of detection signal reception processing.

  In step S220-1, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not a base door opening detection signal is received from the first detection switch (first detection means) 600. The sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step S220-2 when the base door opening detection signal is received, and moves to the process of step S220-3 when the base door opening detection signal is not received.

  In step S220-2, the sub CPU 301 sets a value (01) indicating the base door opening to the first detection flag.

  In step S220-3, the sub CPU 301 sets a value (00) indicating the base door closing to the first detection flag.

  In step S220-4, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not a substrate case cover open detection signal is received from the second detection switch 700. If the sub CPU 301 receives the substrate case cover open detection signal, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to step S220-5. If the sub CPU 301 does not receive the substrate case cover open detection signal, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to step S220-6. Move.

  In step S220-5, the sub CPU 301 sets a value (01) indicating that the substrate case cover is open to the second detection flag.

  In step S220-6, the sub CPU 301 sets a value (00) indicating that the board case cover is closed to the second detection flag.

  Here, the unauthorized opening determination process in step S230 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the unauthorized opening determination process.

  In step S230-1, the sub CPU 301 checks whether or not a value (99) indicating unauthorized opening is set in the unauthorized opening flag. If the value (99) indicating unauthorized release is set in the unauthorized release flag, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step S230-8, while the value (99) indicating unauthorized release in the unauthorized release flag. If is not set, the process proceeds to step S230-2.

  In step S230-2, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the value (01) indicating the base door opening is set in the first detection flag. Then, when the value (01) indicating the base door opening is not set in the first detection flag, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step S230-3, while indicating the base door opening in the first detection flag. If the value (01) is set, the unauthorized opening determination process is terminated.

  In step S230-3, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not a value (01) indicating that the substrate case cover is open is set in the second detection flag. Then, when the value (01) indicating that the substrate case cover is opened is set in the second detection flag, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step S230-4, and on the other hand, the substrate case cover is opened in the second detection flag. In the case where the value (01) indicating is not set, the unauthorized release determination process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the sub CPU 301 serving as the unauthorized opening determination unit sets a value (99) indicating unauthorized opening in the unauthorized opening flag. That is, when the opening of the substrate case is detected by the second detection unit, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the opening is illegal based on the detection results of the first detection unit and the second detection unit. judge.

  In step S230-5, the sub CPU 301 performs unauthorized release start time storage processing.

  Specifically, the time when the value (99) indicating unauthorized release is set in the unauthorized release flag in step S230-4 is stored in the unauthorized release time storage area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S230-6, the sub CPU 301 adds “1” to the substrate case cover unauthorized opening number counter.

  In step S230-7, the sub CPU 301 generates an unauthorized release notification command including the time when the unauthorized release is started (that is, the time when the value (99) indicating unauthorized release is set in step S230-4). While being stored in the RAM 303, predetermined processing is executed based on the unauthorized release notification command.

  That is, the sub CPU 301 sets control data corresponding to the unauthorized release notification command in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S230-8, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the value (01) indicating that the substrate case cover is open is set in the second detection flag. Then, when the value (01) indicating that the substrate case cover is opened is not set in the second detection flag, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step S230-8, while the substrate case cover is opened in the second detection flag. Is set (01), the unauthorized release determination process is terminated.

  In step S230-9, the sub CPU 301 serving as the unauthorized release determination unit sets a value (00) indicating normality to the unauthorized release flag. That is, the sub CPU 301 makes a determination that the unauthorized release has ended.

  In step S230-10, the sub CPU 301 performs an unauthorized opening end time storage process.

  Specifically, the time when the value (00) indicating normality is set in the unauthorized release flag is stored in the unauthorized release time storage area of the work RAM 303.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step 250, the sub CPU 301 confirms the control data set in step S202 (FIG. 11), step S230-7 (FIG. 14), and the like, and the control data is a control program for controlling the processing of the image control circuit 305. If there is, the image display control process is executed based on the control data.

  For example, when the control data corresponding to the variation display pattern command is set in step S202 (FIG. 11), the sub CPU 301 performs variation display of the special symbol according to the variation display pattern included in the set control data. Data for instructing the VDP 305a is changed over time. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, the special symbol corresponding to the variable display pattern command is displayed in the special symbol display area of the liquid crystal display device 21 during the variable display time. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol is stopped after displaying the symbol indicated by the stop symbol command.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 changes the data for instructing the VDP 305a with time so as to display the effect information image according to the effect pattern included in the set control data. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, an effect information image corresponding to the variable display pattern command is displayed in the display area 21a.

  On the other hand, when the control data corresponding to the unauthorized release notification command is set in step S230-7 (FIG. 14), the sub CPU 301 changes data for instructing the VDP 305a with time according to the set control data. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, information included in the unauthorized release notification command (that is, the time when unauthorized release is started) and unauthorized release occur in the information display area of the display area 21a. Display of information or the like for notifying the effect is performed (see FIG. 15).

  In step S260, the sub CPU 301 executes voice control processing.

  Specifically, in the voice control process, the sub CPU 301 performs control when the control data set in step S202 (FIG. 11), step S230-7 (FIG. 14), or the like is data corresponding to voice control. Data is sent to the voice control circuit 306. The voice control circuit 306 causes the speakers 8a and 8b to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state based on the control data.

  In step S270, the sub CPU 301 executes a lamp / LED lighting control process.

  Regarding the lamp / LED lighting control processing, the sub CPU 301 sets the control data set in step S202 (FIG. 11), step S230-7 (FIG. 14), etc., as data corresponding to lamp or LED lighting control. If so, the control data is sent to the lamp control circuit 307. Based on the control data, the lamp control circuit 307 causes the lamp / LED 39a to turn on / off in accordance with, for example, a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern.

  In this main process, the processes from step S220 to step S270 described above are repeated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the work RAM 303 serving as the storage means stores the value of the substrate case cover unauthorized opening number counter, the unauthorized opening start time, the unauthorized opening end time, and the like, It is possible to detect the number of times of opening, the time of unauthorized opening, the time from the start of unauthorized opening to the end, and the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 as the unauthorized opening determination means determines that the opening is an unauthorized opening when the substrate case cover 500 is opened while the base door 3a is closed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined that unauthorized opening occurs when other conditions are satisfied. For example, when the substrate case cover 500 is opened while the base door 3a is opened, the sub CPU 301 may determine that the opening is an unauthorized opening.

  In the present embodiment, when unauthorized opening of the substrate case cover 500 is performed, the determination result in the unauthorized opening determination means is displayed in the information display area of the display area 21a. Lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine may be lit and displayed, or a sound for notifying that unauthorized opening has been made may be generated from the speakers 8a and 8b.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the board case cover 500 is provided with the bearing portions 501a and 501b and the shaft portions 30a and 30b are provided on the back side of the base door 3a. Can be considered. For example, the substrate case cover 500 may include shaft portions 30a and 30b, and bearing portions 501a and 501b on the back side of the base door 3a.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the substrate case cover 500 is pivotally supported and attached to the shaft portions 30a and 30b on the back side of the base door 3a. It may be done.

  Further, the substrate case cover 500 may be provided with a claw portion for locking, whereby the substrate case cover 500 may be attached to the back side of the base door 3a by the claw portion.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the board case (for example, the sub control board case 50, the main control board case 100, the frame relay board case 130, the power board case 150, the payout control board case 170, etc.) is used. When the covering substrate case cover 500 is opened, the substrate case cover is based on detection results of the first detection switch (first detection means) 600 and the second detection switch (second detection means) 700. Since it is determined whether or not the opening of 500 is unauthorized, it is possible to accurately detect the unauthorizedness to the substrate case. In addition, this makes it possible to detect fraud on the substrate case even if the substrate case itself is illegally replaced.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 serving as the unauthorized opening determination unit performs the second detection switch in a state where the first detection switch (first detection unit) 600 does not detect the opening of the base door 3a. (Second detection means) When the opening of the substrate case cover 500 is detected by the 700, it is determined that the opening is illegal. That is, when the opening of the substrate case cover 500 is not performed based on a predetermined procedure, it is determined that the opening is unauthorized, so that the unauthorized opening can be detected more accurately. . This also makes it possible to more reliably detect fraud on the substrate case even if the substrate case itself is illegally replaced.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, since the work RAM (storage means) 303 for storing the determination result by the unauthorized release determination means is provided, it is possible to store the number of times of unauthorized release, the timing, and the like. It is possible to collect more information on unauthorized opening. Therefore, it is possible to more appropriately take measures against unauthorized opening.

  Further, since the alteration by a third party is often performed on the main control board on which the main control circuit 200 for controlling the progress of the game is mounted, the third embodiment is relatively altered. By providing functions such as unauthorized opening determination means and storage means on the low-control sub-control board, it is possible to more accurately detect unauthorized opening of board case covers, etc., and to take more appropriate measures against unauthorized opening. Can be taken.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the liquid crystal display device (notification unit) 21 that notifies the determination result by the unauthorized opening determination unit is provided, when the substrate case cover or the like is opened illegally, Since the employee is informed of this fact, it is possible to appropriately deal with the unauthorized opening and to prevent the damage caused by the unauthorized replacement of the substrate case or the like.

  Moreover, since the above-mentioned notification provides a deterrent against unauthorized opening, it leads to prevention of unauthorized opening.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the back side of the base door of the gaming machine of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the substrate case cover of FIG. 3 was attached to the back side of the base door. It is a front view which shows the base frame of the gaming machine of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the back side of the substrate case cover which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the 1st detection switch which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the 1st detection switch which concerns on this Embodiment. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the state which the 1st detection switch contact | abutted to the contact part. (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the state which the 1st detection switch separated from the contact part. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception interruption process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the detection signal reception process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main process by the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the unauthorized opening determination process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the state by which the determination result by the unauthorized open determination means was displayed on the display area of the liquid crystal display device.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 gaming board 2a gaming area 3 gaming machine main body 3a base door 3b base frame 3c hinge 3d outer frame part 4 upper plate 4a upper plate 5 lower plate 5b lower plate 6 cover 8 shutter lever 8a, 8b speaker 7 launch handle 9 glass Door 12 General winning opening 13 Pass gate 14 Starting winning opening 17 Starting winning opening 15 Large winning opening 16 Out opening 18 Electric component 19Sd V / Count SW
19Se count SW
19Sb General prize opening SW
19Sa Passing gate SW
19a Start SW
21 Liquid crystal display (notification means, LCD)
21a Display area 30a, 30b Shaft 50 Sub control board case 70a Discharge control circuit 70b Launch control circuit 71S Movable member SOL
72S Grand Prize SOL
73S Seesaw SOL
74S Backup clear SW
81 Card Unit 82 Dispensing Device 90 Launching Device 100 Main Control Board Case 130 Frame Relay Board Case 150 Power Supply Board Case 170 Discharge Control Board Case 200 Main Control Circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Sub control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM (storage means)
304 Command input port 305 Image control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit 400 Storage tank 500 Substrate case cover 501a, 501b Bearing portion 502 Fixing portion 503 Contact portion 600 First detection switch (first detection means)
610 Main unit 620 Switch unit 700 Second detection switch (second detection means)

Claims (5)

A base frame constituting a part of the gaming machine body,
A base door that is supported by the base frame so as to be freely opened and closed; and
A substrate case disposed on the back side of the base door and holding a predetermined substrate;
A substrate case cover arranged to cover the substrate case;
First detecting means for detecting opening of the base door;
Second detection means for detecting opening of the substrate case cover;
When opening of the substrate case cover is detected by the second detecting means, it is determined whether the opening is illegal based on detection results of the first detecting means and the second detecting means. A gaming machine comprising: an unauthorized opening determination unit that performs The unauthorized opening determination means includes
When the opening of the substrate case cover is detected by the second detecting means in a state where the first detecting means does not detect the opening of the base door, it is determined that the opening is illegal. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a storage unit that stores a determination result by the unauthorized release determination unit. The predetermined board is a main control board on which a main control circuit that is held in the board case and controls the progress of the game is mounted,
A sub-control board that is arranged separately from the main control board and on which a sub-control circuit that executes predetermined control based on a control signal received from the main control circuit in the main control board is mounted
The sub control board is connected to the first detection means and the second detection means, and has the unauthorized opening determination means and the storage means.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising notification means for notifying a determination result by the unauthorized opening determination means.

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