JP2007135709A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of accurately detecting fraudulent actions. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a winning device, a control board 81 and a reporting means. The winning device is provided with a magnetic sensor 91 for detecting magnetism and outputting magnetic detection signals. The control board 81 is provided with a detection time measuring means 81a, a detection time judging means 81a and a reporting signal output means 81a. The detection time measuring means 81a measures the magnetic detection time of the magnetic sensor 91 on the basis of the inputted magnetic detection signals. The detection time judging means 81a judges whether or not the magnetic detection time is longer than 300ms. The reporting signal output means 81a outputs first reporting signals to the reporting means when it is judged that the magnetic detection time is longer than 300ms. The reporting means reports that fraudulence is performed on the basis of the first reporting signals. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that notifies that fraud is being performed based on a detection signal detected by a magnetic sensor.

  In general, a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a plurality of winning devices in the gaming area of the gaming board. When a game ball wins these winning devices, the player is given an opportunity to acquire a large number of prize balls.

By the way, in recent years, there is a case in which an illegal act is performed in which a magnet is brought close to a gaming machine to guide a game ball and illegally win a prize device to obtain a lot of prize balls. However, it has been difficult for conventional gaming machines to detect fraud even if such fraudulent acts are performed. Therefore, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a magnetic sensor that detects magnetism generated from a magnet is provided in the winning device, and when the magnetic sensor detects magnetism, the fact that fraud has been performed has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).
Japanese Patent No. 2514425 (FIG. 1 etc.)

  However, in the prior art described in Patent Document 1, when magnetism is detected by a magnetic sensor, it is determined that fraud has been performed in all cases, and notification is made. For this reason, for example, even if noise generated by an external factor is detected by the magnetic sensor, it is determined that fraud has been performed each time. As a result, even if the notification is performed, it is impossible to determine whether the notification is caused by an illegal act, so there is a possibility that it is not known even if the illegal act is actually performed. In addition, even though the player is not cheating, there is a risk of trouble with the player by suspicious of the player, "Why did he cheat?"

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of accurately detecting fraud.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes an opening / closing member that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can pass and a closed state in which a game ball cannot pass, and the opening / closing time of the opening / closing member Is set in a plurality of ways, a winning device provided with a magnetic sensor that detects magnetism and outputs a magnetic detection signal, a control board to which the magnetic detection signal from the magnetic sensor is input, and the control board A notifying means for notifying that fraud is being performed based on the first notification signal from the control circuit, wherein the control board is configured to detect the magnetic sensor based on the input magnetic detection signal. A detection time measuring means for measuring a magnetic detection time; and a detection time determining means for determining whether the magnetic detection time measured by the detection time measuring means is longer than a time of noise generated by an external factor; , And a notification signal output means for outputting the first notification signal to the notification means when the detection time determination means determines that the magnetic detection time is longer than the noise time. The gist of this is a gaming machine.

  Therefore, in the first aspect of the invention, the first notification signal for notifying that fraud has been performed is notified only when it is determined that the magnetic detection time by the magnetic sensor is longer than the noise time. Since it is output to the means, it is possible to prevent useless notification based on accidental noise. That is, the notification by the notification means is only when an illegal act is actually performed. As described above, an illegal act performed by a player can be accurately detected, and an innocent player can be prevented from being suspected based on a notification caused by noise.

  The noise may be generated from an electric actuator (Claim 6) that switches the open / close member between an open state and a closed state, or may be generated when a signal flows through a circuit on the control board. Generated from outside (for example, island facilities, mobile phones possessed by players, etc.).

  Here, when the gaming machine is a so-called “digipachi” gaming machine, the winning device may be a large winning opening, and the opening / closing member may be a movable member (opening / closing) disposed in the large winning opening. Door, opening and closing blades, etc.). On the other hand, when the gaming machine is a so-called “blade mono” gaming machine, the winning device includes a winning device having a pair of opening and closing blades (opening and closing blades) that perform opening and closing operations, Examples of the pair of opening / closing blades.

  By the way, generally, a gaming machine has a glass for protecting a gaming board provided with a winning device in a see-through state, so that in the case of fraud, a gaming ball can be guided through the glass. A magnet having strong magnetism is used. On the other hand, magnetic actuators such as motors and solenoids generate much weaker magnetism than magnetism. Therefore, it is preferable to use a magnetic sensor that cannot detect weak magnetism and that can detect a certain level of strong magnetism (for example, magnetism of 4.5 mT or more). This is because if the detection sensitivity of the magnetic sensor is too sensitive, the magnetic sensor detects the magnetism generated from the electrical actuator.

  In addition, as the notification means, for example, a light emitting means such as a lamp for notifying that fraud has been performed by light emission (lighting, blinking, etc.), and voice (sound effect etc.) that fraud has been performed Sound output means such as a speaker for notification, display means such as a liquid crystal display device for notifying that fraud has been performed (characters, symbols, pictures, etc.), and some action indicating that fraud has been performed Examples include a movable body for notification.

  The magnetic detection time serving as a determination criterion by the detection time determination means is not particularly limited as long as it is longer than the noise time. However, if the above-described magnetism detection time is too long, the first notification signal is difficult to be output even if the magnet is approaching the gaming machine, so that there is a possibility that notification is not performed even if an illegal act is performed. Therefore, it is preferable that the magnetic detection time as a determination criterion by the detection time determination unit is set as short as possible. Furthermore, it is preferable that the magnetic detection time serving as a determination criterion by the detection time determination unit is set to 300 ms, for example. The reason for setting 300 ms is as follows. That is, when performing fraud, even if the magnet is moved as fast as possible to pass through the detection range of the magnetic sensor, the magnetic sensor will detect magnetism for at least 300 ms.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, when the path connecting the control board and the magnetic sensor is cut off, the detection time measuring unit measures a path cut-off time and determines the detection time. The means determines whether or not the path interruption time measured by the detection time measuring means is longer than the noise time, and the path interruption time is longer than the noise time by the detection time determination means. If it is determined, the notification signal output means outputs a second notification signal to the notification means, and the notification means notifies that fraud is being performed based on the second notification signal. This is the gist.

  Therefore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, if the path connecting the control board and the magnetic sensor is blocked, and it is determined that the path blocking time is longer than the noise time, it is notified that fraud has been performed. Is done. For this reason, it is possible to prevent fraud in the state in which the above path is blocked (that is, the state in which magnetism cannot be detected by the magnetic sensor).

  Specific examples of blocking the path connecting the control board and the magnetic sensor include disconnection or disconnection of the magnetic sensor connector connected to the control board, or disconnection of the wiring connecting the control board and the magnetic sensor. And so on.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, when the detection time determination unit makes an affirmative determination that the magnetic detection time or the path cut-off time is longer than the noise time, the notification signal output unit Outputs the first notification signal or the second notification signal to the notification means and the hall computer, and the notification means determines the detection time based on the first notification signal or the second notification signal. The notification is made only for a predetermined time while the means is affirmatively determined, and the notification signal output means is configured to notify the hall computer of the first notification signal or the first while the detection time determination means is affirmatively determined. 2 The main point is to continue outputting the notification signal.

  Therefore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, since the second notification signal is also output to the hall computer, the fraud is performed even if the store clerk of the game store is not near the player who is cheating. You can know that. Further, since the notification by the notification means, that is, the notification to the player or the store clerk of the game store is performed only for a predetermined time, it is not necessary to make the surrounding players feel uncomfortable by keeping the notification in vain. On the other hand, instead of continuing to notify the player or the store clerk of the game store, the first notification signal or the second notification signal is continuously output to the hall computer while the detection time determination means makes an affirmative determination. It is possible to know how long fraud has been done.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the gaming machine includes one or a plurality of notification means, and the control board is a main control board that controls the entire gaming machine. The main control board executes processing by the detection time measurement means, the detection time determination means, and the notification signal output means, and the first notification signal or the second notification signal is sent to the plurality of notification signals according to the processing result. The gist is to output to the notification means.

  Therefore, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in order to determine whether or not the main control board has been fraudulent (execute processing by the detection time determination means), the fraud is performed when there are a plurality of notification means. When notified, each notification means can be controlled synchronously from the main control board. As a result, control is not wasted and misalignment of notification by each notification means is prevented. Further, since the main control board also functions as the notification signal output means, when the first notification signal or the second notification signal is output to the hall computer, it may be directly output without passing through another board. it can.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the gaming machine has a glass for protecting the gaming board provided with the winning device in a see-through state, and the magnetic The gist of the sensor is that the sensor is provided in the vicinity of the glass in the winning device so as to be visible.

  Therefore, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the magnetic sensor is provided in the vicinity of the glass that the magnet can approach when performing an illegal act, the distance between the magnet and the magnetic sensor is shortened. As a result, since the detection range is widened, magnetism can be easily detected by the magnetic sensor. In addition, since the magnetic sensor is visible, fraudulent acts can be prevented in advance by the threat of the magnetic sensor.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the winning device includes an electrical actuator that switches the opening / closing member between the open state and the closed state, and at least the electrical actuator The gist of the invention is that a shield member for shielding magnetism generated from the electric actuator is provided between the magnetic sensor and the magnetic sensor.

  Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 6, by providing the shield member between at least the electric actuator and the magnetic sensor, the magnetism generated from the electric actuator is hardly detected by the magnetic sensor. Here, the shield member is preferably formed of a magnetic material or the like, and examples thereof include a metal plate material containing iron, nickel, silicon and the like. If the shield member is brought into contact with the electric actuator, heat generated from the electric actuator can be easily released, leading to prevention of malfunction of the electric actuator and extension of the life. In order to further improve the heat dissipation, it is preferable to bring the shield member into contact with a plurality of surfaces of the electric actuator.

  By the way, the position of the magnetic sensor is preferably set in the vicinity of the glass in order to widen the detection range. Further, it is preferable that the position of the electric actuator is essentially set to a position close to the opening / closing member. In this way, compared with the case where the position of the electrical actuator is set at a position far from the opening / closing member, the force for driving the opening / closing member is small, and the drive mechanism for driving the opening / closing member is short, Lighten. Therefore, it becomes difficult to place a burden on the electric actuator when driving the opening / closing member. However, if the electrical sensor cannot be placed because it is in the way even if it is desired to place the magnetic sensor in the vicinity of the glass, the electrical actuator is separated from the opening / closing member and placed on the back side of the game board. Is preferably disposed between the electric actuator and the opening / closing member. According to claim 6, since the shield member is provided between the electric actuator and the magnetic sensor, the distance between the electric actuator and the opening / closing member can be shortened by bringing the electric actuator close to the magnetic sensor. it can. Therefore, since the transmission member that connects the opening / closing member and the electric actuator is reduced in weight, it is difficult to place a burden on the electric actuator, leading to a longer life of the electric actuator.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the pair of blade members according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the winning device opens and closes when a game ball wins a winning winning opening provided in the game board. As the opening / closing member, and enters the first prize space into which the game balls can flow when the pair of blade members are in the open state, and into the first prize space. A second winning space into which the game balls flow in is formed, and the game balls that have flowed into the second winning space can be won in the second winning space, and even if the game balls win, it is advantageous to the player A special winning opening that is not given a specific game state and a game ball that has flowed into the second winning space can be won, and a special win that triggers a specific game state that is advantageous to the player by winning the game ball Mouth and games that flowed into the second prize space And a distribution member that sorts the game sensor into the general prize opening side and the special prize opening side, and is located outside the first prize space and the second prize space and in the vicinity of the first prize space. The gist is to provide.

  For example, when performing an illegal act of directly winning a game ball in a special prize opening, the game ball that has flowed into the second prize space is guided by a magnet and directly aimed at the special prize opening. However, the winning device is provided with a sorting member so that the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening can be disturbed by the sorting member. Therefore, it is difficult to perform an illegal act aiming directly at the special winning opening. In addition, the fact that the number of game balls flowing into the second winning space is not so large is one of the reasons why the above fraud becomes difficult. That is, in order to win the game ball in the winning device, it is necessary to win the game ball in the start winning opening in advance, and allow the winning device to win the game ball in anticipation of the switching of the opening / closing means. That is, since the opening time (for example, 1 second) is determined, there are not so many game balls to win the winning device at this time. Therefore, in order to perform an illegal act that directly targets the special winning opening, it is necessary to make the winning device win a game ball and then use the few gaming balls that have won the winning device to aim at the special winning port. ineffective. Therefore, as a fraudulent act, a game ball in the game area of the game board is stored above the left or right blade member using a magnet and released at once when the blade member is opened. It is possible to win a prize and aim for a special prize opening, although it is not certain.

  Therefore, in the invention according to claim 7, by providing a magnetic sensor in the vicinity of the first winning space, not in the vicinity of the special winning opening, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being stored above the pair of blade members, As a result, it is possible to prevent illegal winnings to the special winning opening.

  In general, a winning device having a pair of blade members is provided in the approximate center of the game board, and the pair of blade members are arranged at the top of the winning device. You have to reach out or stand up. This situation is conspicuous because it operates differently from other players and is suspicious. Thereby, since it is difficult to perform fraud, fraudulent acts themselves can be prevented. In addition, even if fraud is performed by bringing the magnet closer, it is even more difficult to perform fraud because the magnetism generated by the magnet is detected by the magnetic sensor.

  The magnetic sensor is not disposed in the first winning space, but is disposed on the back side of the first winning space that is in the vicinity of the first winning space. As a result, the movement of the game ball flowing into the first winning space is not disturbed by the magnetic sensor. In addition, the game ball that has flowed into the first winning space collides with the magnetic sensor, so that the magnetic sensor is not damaged or no noise is generated from the magnetic sensor.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the electrical sensor according to claim 7, wherein the magnetic sensor is behind the first winning space and switches the pair of blade members between the open state and the closed state. Is also arranged in front of the second winning space.

  Therefore, according to the eighth aspect of the invention, the magnetic sensor is arranged behind the first winning space and hidden behind the winning device, so that the winning device does not affect the design. Further, since the magnetic sensor is arranged in front of the electric actuator, the electric actuator that is a magnetic generation source is not interposed in the detection range of the magnetic sensor. Therefore, the magnetic sensor can detect the magnetism of the magnet used when performing fraud without being disturbed by the electric actuator. Furthermore, since the magnetic sensor is disposed in front of the electric actuator, the magnetic sensor is positioned in the vicinity of the glass. As a result, since the detection range of the magnetic sensor is widened, magnetism can be easily detected by the magnetic sensor.

  As described in detail above, according to the first to eighth aspects of the invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of accurately detecting fraud.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
(1) Configuration of the game board 13

The game board 13 shown in FIG. 1 is arranged in a pachinko machine and protected in a see-through state by glass (not shown) provided in a glass frame. An arc-shaped rail 14 is laid on the game board surface 13 a of the game board 13, and a winning device 21 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the inner area (game area) of the rail 14. In addition, a first start winning port 22a is disposed directly below the winning device 21 in the game area of the game board 13, and second start winning ports 22b are provided on both the left and right sides of the first start winning port 22a. They are spaced apart. Furthermore, a board surface lamp 16 is provided in the game area of the game board 13 for performing effects such as lighting (flashing) and turning off according to the gaming state.
(2) Configuration of the winning device 21

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the winning device 21 is attached to the game board 13 via a flange-shaped frame plate 32 located on the outer peripheral side of the device main body 31. The apparatus main body 31 is formed in a substantially box shape, and a winning opening 33 is formed in each of the upper left and right positions.
(2-1) Configuration of blade member 36 and drive mechanism 42

  Each winning opening 33 is provided with a pair of blade members 36 (opening and closing members) that are opened and closed in response to winning of the game ball S1 (see FIG. 4 and the like) for the start winning openings 22a and 22b. Each blade member 36 opens and closes twice when a switch (not shown) in the first start winning opening 22a detects the winning of the game ball S1 to the first starting winning opening 22a. Each blade member 36 opens and closes only once when a switch (not shown) in the second start winning opening 22b detects the winning of the game ball S1 to the second starting winning opening 22b. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, each blade member 36 is arranged symmetrically with respect to the apparatus main body 31. Each blade member 36 is in an open state in which a game ball S1 flowing down the game area can pass by driving of a drive mechanism 42 disposed in a portion located on the back side of the game board 13 in the winning device 21; The game ball S1 flowing down the game area can be switched to a closed state in which it cannot pass through. Each blade member 36 is in an open state when its upper end is inclined outward (see FIG. 2A), and is closed when its upper end is upright. When each blade member 36 is in the open state, the game ball S <b> 1 can flow into the apparatus main body 31 through each winning opening 33.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the drive mechanism 42 includes a pair of solenoids 41 (electric actuators) that are drive sources, a pair of cam portions 43 that convert the movement of each solenoid 41 into a rotational motion, and a base end portion. And a pair of shafts 44 connected to the cam portion 43. Each solenoid 41 includes a main body 41a and a plunger 41b that can protrude and retract relative to the main body 41a. The plunger 41b is immersed (moved upward) into the main body 41a in the excited state. The plunger 41b is biased by the coil spring 41c in a non-excited state and protrudes (moves downward) from the main body 41a. Further, the front end portion of each shaft 44 is inserted through the drive mechanism support 39 attached to the rear surface side of the frame plate 32 and then sequentially inserted through the apparatus main body 31 and the frame plate 32 and is connected to the blade member 36. (See FIG. 2 (b)). The drive mechanism 42 includes an arm 45 that extends in the left-right direction. An attachment hole 45a is provided in the central portion of the arm 45, and one end of the auxiliary crank 46 is rotatably attached to the attachment hole 45a. The other end of the auxiliary crank 46 is rotatably attached to the back side of the drive mechanism support 39. Therefore, the arm 45 is supported so as to be swingable in the vertical direction via the auxiliary crank 46. In addition, the distal ends of the plungers 41b are connected to the left and right sides of the mounting hole 45a in the arm 45 through solenoid pins 41d, respectively. Thereby, each plunger 41b moves synchronously. Further, shaft portions 43 a protruding from the cam portions 43 are inserted into the long holes 45 b provided at both ends of the arm 45.

Therefore, when the solenoid 41 is in an excited state, the cam portion 43 and the shaft 44 are rotated as the plunger 41b and the arm 45 move upward, and each blade member 36 is switched to the open state. On the other hand, when the solenoid 41 is in a non-excited state, the cam portion 43 and the shaft 44 are rotated as the plunger 41b and the arm 45 move downward, and the blade members 36 are switched to the closed state.
(2-2) Configuration of the apparatus body 31

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the apparatus main body 31 is divided into a first winning space 34 and a second winning space 35. The game ball S1 that has passed through the winning opening 33 flows into the first winning space 34 when each blade member 36 is in the open state. The second winning space 35 is disposed below the first winning space 34, and the game ball S1 that has flowed into the first winning space 34 flows into the second winning space 35.
(2-3) Configuration of the first winning space 34

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 3, the bottom portion of the first winning space 34 is configured by a ball cradle 51 whose upper part projects upward. Communication holes 52 communicating with the second winning space 35 are provided at both left and right end portions of the ball receiving base 51. Therefore, the game ball S1 that has flowed into the first winning space 34 rolls on the ball cradle 51 and then flows into the second winning space 35 through the one communication hole 52. Each communication hole 52 is provided with a ball detection sensor 53 that detects the passage of the game ball S1. When the inflow of the game ball S1 into the second winning space 35 is detected by these ball detection sensors 53, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are paid out. In addition, a display device 54 that performs a predetermined display effect is provided on the front side of the first winning space 34.
(2-4) Configuration of second winning space 35

  The second winning space 35 has a substantially rectangular box shape opened at the front surface, and the upper winning space 62a and the lower portion are formed by a partition plate 61 formed at a substantially central portion in the vertical direction of the second winning space 35. It is partitioned into a winning space 62b. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the inclined surface 63 that forms the bottom surface of the lower prize winning space 62 b is inclined downward toward the front, and the front end thereof is separated from the front plate 64 of the apparatus main body 31. . The game ball S1 that has flowed into the lower prize space 62b rolls on the inclined surface 63 toward the front end side. A special winning port 37 and a general winning port 38 for discharging the game ball S1 flowing into the lower winning space 62b to the back side of the gaming board 13 are formed on the front side of the inclined surface 63 so as to open upward. Yes. When the game ball S1 wins the special winning opening 37, a specific game state advantageous to the player is given. On the other hand, when the game ball S1 wins the general winning opening 38, the specific game state is not given.

  In the specific gaming state, any one of 10 game balls S1 flowing into the second winning space 35, 18 opening / closing of the blade member 36, and winning of the game ball S1 into the special winning opening 37 is selected. When the condition is satisfied, one round is finished. That is, since the number of times of opening and closing the blade member 36 per round is not limited to 18, the blade member 36 has a plurality of opening and closing times. When the game ball S1 wins the special winning opening 37, the game proceeds to the next round. Therefore, if the game ball S1 wins the special winning opening 37 for each round, the round is continued (in the present embodiment). , Up to 15 rounds).

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a space serving as the general winning opening 38 is formed between the front end of the inclined surface 63 and the front plate 64. The general prize opening 38 is provided with a collar member 70 (distribution member) arranged so as to straddle the substantially center of the general prize opening 38, and the special prize opening 37 is provided in the collar member 70. . Thereby, the general winning ports 38 are opened on both sides of the saddle member 70, respectively. A special game ball detection sensor (not shown) that detects the game ball S1 that has won the special prize opening 37 is provided at a position below the bar member 70. The heel member 70 has an initial position (see FIGS. 5A and 5B) in which the special prize opening 37 is below the center portion of the inclined surface 63, and the special prize opening 37 on the left side (or right side) from the initial position. It is possible to swing to the end position (see FIG. 6) that is displaced to. Thereby, the game balls S1 flowing into the lower winning space 62b are distributed to the special winning opening 37 side and the general winning opening 38 side.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a movable inclined plate 65 (distribution member) extending from the rear end side of the inclined surface 63 to the front end edge can swing in the vertical direction at the center of the inclined surface 63. It is arranged. The movable inclined plate 65 is positioned behind the special winning opening 37 when the collar member 70 (special winning opening 37) is in the initial position. The movable inclined plate 65 has a reference position (see FIG. 5A) whose upper surface is lower than the inclined surface 63, and an inclined position where the front portion is inclined upward from the inclined surface 63 to be in a substantially horizontal state ( (See FIG. 5B). When the movable inclined plate 65 is at the reference position, the game ball S1 rolling on the inclined surface 63 can pass over the movable inclined plate 65, but when the movable inclined plate 65 swings to the tilted position, the game ball Since S1 contacts the side of the movable inclined plate 65, it cannot pass over the movable inclined plate 65. In addition, when the movable inclined plate 65 is in the tilting position, when the game ball S1 rolling on the partition plate 61 is guided on the movable inclined plate 65 from the diagonally rear side of the partition plate 61, the game ball S1 is It stays on the back side of the movable inclined plate 65 (see FIG. 5B). When the movable inclined plate 65 swings to the reference position, the game ball S1 remaining on the back side of the movable inclined plate 65 rolls along the movable inclined plate 65, and the saddle member 70 is in the initial position. Is guided to the special winning opening 37 (see FIG. 5A).

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a pair of flow path changing members 66 (distribution members) having a mountain shape in cross section are disposed at the rear of the inclined surface 63. The flow path changing member 66 protrudes from the rear of the inclined surface 63 by a predetermined length and moves in the front-rear direction (see FIGS. 5 and 6).
(2-5) Structure of character body 72

As shown in FIGS. 2A, 4A, and 4B, a character body 72 (vibration) having a pair of left and right sorting portions 73 imitating a character's ears is located behind the partition plate 61. Is provided. The character body 72 is fixed at a substantially central position of the rear wall 35a constituting the rear portion of the second winning space 35. Each distribution unit 73 is configured to be able to contact and separate from the rear end of the partition plate 61 by a drive mechanism (not shown) using a solenoid (not shown) disposed on the back side of the apparatus body 31 as a drive source. Has been. The distribution unit 73 is separated from the rear end portion of the partition plate 61, thereby causing the game ball S1 rolling on the partition plate 61 to drop onto the inclined surface 63 (see FIG. 4A). It is supposed to switch to. On the other hand, the allocating portion 73 abuts against the rear end portion of the partition plate 61 to guide the game ball S1 rolling on the partition plate 61 from the oblique rear side of the partition plate 61 to the movable inclined plate 65. (See FIG. 4B). Thereby, the game balls S1 flowing into the second winning space 35 are distributed to the special winning opening 37 side and the general winning opening 38 side.
(3) Configuration of drive mechanism support 39 and magnetic sensor 91, etc.

  As shown in FIG. 2B and FIG. 3, a plurality of screwing protrusions 39 b protrude from the outer peripheral portion of the surface of the drive mechanism support 39. In the state where these screwing protrusions 39b are in contact with the back side of the frame plate 32, screws (not shown) inserted through the screwing protrusions 39b are screwed together, thereby supporting the drive mechanism support. 39 is fixed to the frame plate 32. Further, a cylindrical bearing portion 39 c into which the shaft 44 is inserted projects from the outer peripheral portion of the surface of the drive mechanism support 39. Further, an attachment recess 39 d having a substantially rectangular shape as viewed from the surface of the drive mechanism support 39 is provided at the center of the surface of the drive mechanism support 39. A plurality of holder support columns 39e project from the bottom surface of the mounting recess 39d, and the sensor holder 39a is screwed to each holder support column 39e. The sensor holder 39a has a substantially rectangular box shape with one end opened, and has a pair of locking claw pieces 39f. A magnetic sensor 91 is accommodated in the sensor holder 39a, and in this state, each locking claw piece 39f is locked to the magnetic sensor 91. The magnetic sensor 91 is arranged as close to the glass as possible in order to widen the detection range A1 (see FIG. 1). The magnetic sensor 91 has a rod shape and is arranged in parallel to the game board surface 13a of the game board 13.

  As shown in FIGS. 2B and 3, the solenoid 41 that constitutes the drive mechanism 42 is screwed to the back side of the drive mechanism support 39 and the auxiliary that constitutes the drive mechanism 42. The other end of the crank 46 is attached. Therefore, the magnetic sensor 91 mounted in the drive mechanism support 39 is disposed in front of the solenoid 41 and behind the blade member 36, that is, between the solenoid 41 and the blade member 36. Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, the magnetic sensor 91 is outside the first winning space 34 and the second winning space 35 and behind the first winning space 34 (that is, the second winning space 35). It is disposed at a location (driving mechanism support 39) that becomes the upper side. Therefore, the magnetic sensor 91 is provided in an invisible manner in the winning device 21.

The magnetic sensor 91 detects the magnetism of the magnet that is brought close to the pachinko machine when performing fraud. The magnetic sensor 91 is turned on when magnetism is detected, and outputs a magnetic detection signal to the main CPU 81a (see FIGS. 7 to 9) of the main control board 81. Further, the magnetic sensor 91 is turned off when no magnetism is detected, and no magnetic detection signal is output. In addition, the magnetic sensor 91 of this embodiment has high magnetic detection sensitivity on a virtual line C1 (see FIG. 2A) extending in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic sensor 91. Specifically, the magnetic sensor 91 can detect magnetism of 1.8 mT or more on the virtual line C1, and 4. on the line C2 (see FIG. 2B) orthogonal to the virtual line C1. Magnetic fields of 5 mT or more can be detected. As a result, the detection range A1 (see FIG. 1) of the magnetic sensor 91 extends in the lateral direction of the game board 13, so that the detection range A1 includes not only the winning device 21 but also the upper part of the left blade member 36 and the right blade. The upper part of the member 36 is also included. Therefore, since it is possible to prevent the game ball S1 from being stored above the blade member 36 by the magnet, the game ball S1 stored when the blade member 36 is in the open state is released at a stretch and awarded. It is possible to prevent an illegal act aiming for winning in the winning opening 37.
(4) Configuration of shield plate 92

As shown in FIGS. 2B and 3, a shield plate 92 (shield member) that shields magnetism generated from the solenoid 41 is provided between the magnetic sensor 91 and each solenoid 41. The shield plate 92 is formed by bending a metal plate, and is in contact with three surfaces of each solenoid 41. This reliably prevents the magnetic sensor 91 from detecting magnetism from the solenoid 41. If the shield plate 92 is not provided, the magnetic sensor 91 may detect magnetism from the solenoid 41 unless the solenoid 41 and the magnetic sensor 91 are moved away from each other. However, by providing the shield plate 92, the solenoid 41 can be brought close to the magnetic sensor 91. Therefore, since the distance between the solenoid 41 and the blade member 36 can be shortened, the transmission member (the cam portion 43, the shaft 44, etc.) connecting the blade member 36 and the solenoid 41 is shortened to reduce the weight, and the solenoid 41 is burdened. It becomes difficult to hang. Further, since the shield plate 92 is in contact with the solenoid 41, heat is reliably conducted to the shield plate 92, and the heat generated from the solenoid 41 is easily released. Moreover, since the shield plate 92 is in contact with a plurality of surfaces (three surfaces) of the solenoid 41, the heat dissipation is further improved.
(5) Pachinko machine electrical configuration

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the main control board 81 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine and controls the entire pachinko machine. The main control board 81 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine, and outputs various control commands as predetermined control signals according to the control results. Further, the overall control board 82 is electrically connected to the main control board 81, and the display control board 80, the lamp control board 83, and the sound control board 84 are electrically connected to the overall control board 82, respectively.

  Next, a specific configuration and the like of the main control board 81 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The main control board 81 includes a main CPU 81a, and an input port 89 is electrically connected to the main CPU 81a. A magnetic detection signal from the magnetic sensor 91 is input to the main CPU 81 a via the input port 89. Further, when the connector 93 (see FIG. 9) of the magnetic sensor 91 is disconnected from the connectors 94a and 94b (see FIG. 9) on the main control board 81 side, the path connecting the magnetic sensor 91 and the main control board 81 is blocked. A path cutoff signal indicating this is input to the main CPU 81a via the input port 89.

  Here, a circuit for detecting the magnetic detection signal and the path interruption signal will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the magnetic sensor 91 includes a switch 95 that is turned on when magnetism is detected. The switch 95 has a pair of contacts, and each contact is connected to a connector 93. Each connector 93 is connected to a connector 94a, 94b on the main control board 81 side. Further, a resistor 95 a is interposed between both contacts of the switch 95.

  On the other hand, the main control board 81 includes a pair of connectors 94a and 94b and a conventionally known window comparator circuit 96. Power is supplied to a path connecting one connector 94a and the window comparator circuit 96. A resistor 97a is interposed between the path and the power source, and a resistor 97b is interposed between the connectors 94a and 94b. The resistance value of the resistor 97a is set to be equal to the resistance value of the resistor 95a, and the resistance value of the resistor 97b is set to 10 times the resistance value of the resistor 97a. The window comparator circuit 96 includes an operational amplifier IC1 and an operational amplifier IC2. The operational amplifier IC1 checks whether the voltage of the input signal is higher than the threshold upper limit Vref1 (see FIG. 10). The operational amplifier IC2 checks whether or not the voltage of the input signal is lower than the threshold lower limit Vref2 (see FIG. 10). When the voltage of the input signal is higher than the threshold upper limit or lower than the threshold lower limit, the window comparator circuit 96 outputs an “L” level signal to the main CPU 81a. On the other hand, the window comparator circuit 96 outputs an “H” level signal to the main CPU 81a only when the voltage of the input signal is between the threshold upper limit and the threshold lower limit.

  Next, a method for detecting a magnetic detection signal and a path interruption signal by the main CPU 81a will be described. For example, when the magnetic sensor 91 detects magnetism, the voltage at the point A on the path connecting the connectors 94a and 94b and the window comparator circuit 96 becomes 0V by turning on the switch 95 (see FIG. 10). ). In this case, since the operational amplifier IC2 determines that the voltage of the input signal is lower than the threshold lower limit, the signal at the point B on the path connecting the NOR circuit 98 and the main CPU 81a is the “L” level signal. Become. Therefore, the magnetic detection signal input to the main CPU 81a is an “L” level signal.

  When the magnetic sensor 91 does not detect magnetism, the switch 95 is turned off. As a result, the voltage at the point A becomes 1/2 V due to the voltage dividing ratio between the resistor 95a and the resistor 97a (see FIG. 10). In this case, since the voltage of the input signal is determined to be between the upper threshold value and the lower threshold value, the signal at point B is an “H” level signal. Thereby, different signals are input to the main CPU 81a depending on whether the magnetic sensor 91 detects magnetism or not, and thus the main CPU 81a can detect the magnetic detection signal.

  Further, when the connector 93 of the magnetic sensor 91 is disconnected from the connectors 94a and 94b on the main control board 81 side, the voltage at the point A becomes 10/11 V due to the voltage dividing ratio of the resistors 97a and 97b (see FIG. 10). In this case, since the operational amplifier IC1 determines that the voltage of the input signal is higher than the upper limit of the threshold value, the signal at the point B is an “L” level signal. Thus, even when the magnetic sensor 91 does not detect, different signals are input to the main CPU 81a depending on whether the connector 93 is disconnected or not, so that the main CPU 81a may detect the path cutoff signal. it can. The path cutoff signal is the same “L” level signal as the magnetic detection signal.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a main ROM 81b and a main RAM 81c are electrically connected to the main CPU 81a. The main ROM 81b stores various control programs for controlling the pachinko machine. The main RAM 81c stores a control command calculated by the main CPU 81a. Further, the main CPU 81a is connected to a switch in the first start winning port 22a, a switch in the second start winning port 22b, the ball detection sensor 53, the special game ball detection sensor, and the solenoids 41. (Not shown). The main CPU 81a controls the specific game state based on signals from the switches in the start winning ports 22a and 22b, the ball detection sensor 53, and the special game ball detection sensor. Further, the main CPU 81a directly controls the solenoid 41 so that the blade member 36 is switched between the open state and the closed state.

  The main CPU 81a measures the magnetic detection time of the magnetic sensor 91 based on the input magnetic detection signal. That is, the main CPU 81a has a function as “detection time measuring means”. Further, the main CPU 81a measures the route cut-off time based on the inputted route cut-off signal.

  The main CPU 81a determines whether or not the measured magnetic detection time is longer than 300 ms (see FIG. 11B), that is, from the time of noise generated by an external factor (see FIG. 11A). Whether it is too long or not is determined. That is, the main CPU 81a has a function as “detection time determination means”. Further, the main CPU 81a determines whether or not the measured path blocking time is longer than 300 ms.

  When an affirmative determination is made that the magnetic detection time or the path cut-off time is longer than 300 ms, the main CPU 81a outputs a notification signal to the hall computer 90 and an error command indicating the notification signal to the overall control board 82 Is output. That is, the main CPU 81a has a function as “notification signal output means”. Note that the main CPU 81a of the present embodiment cannot distinguish between the magnetic detection signal and the path cutoff signal. For this reason, the notification signal (first notification signal) output based on the magnetic detection signal and the notification signal (second notification signal) output based on the path cutoff signal are the same signal.

  When the control is instructed to the overall control board 82, the main CPU 81a uses a control command, an error command, etc. as a control signal (8-bit signal), and performs overall control via the output port 87 and the output buffer 88. It outputs to the board | substrate 82. FIG. The main CPU 81a also outputs a read signal (INT signal or strobe signal) for instructing the overall control board 82 to read a control command constituting the control signal in accordance with the output timing of the control signal. And output via an output buffer 88.

  On the other hand, when outputting a notification signal to the hall computer 90, the main control board 81 outputs the notification signal to the hall computer 90 via the output port 87. Note that the output of the notification signal to the hall computer 90 is continued while the main CPU 81a makes an affirmative determination.

  Next, specific configurations of the overall control board 82, the display control board 80, the lamp control board 83, and the sound control board 84 will be described with reference to FIG. The overall control board 82 includes an overall control CPU 82a. When the overall control CPU 82a instructs the display control board 80, the lamp control board 83, and the sound control board 84 to perform control, the control command, error command, and the like are used as control signals (8-bit signals), and the signals are used as control boards. 80, 83, and 84 are output.

  The display control CPU 80a of the display control board 80 controls display effects. Specifically, the display control CPU 80a inputs various control signals output from the main control board 81 via the overall control board 82, and based on various control commands constituting the control signal, the display control CPU 80a. The display is controlled. More specifically, the display control CPU 80a is configured to store data designated by these commands in a storage area of a display control RAM (not shown) based on various input control commands. Then, the display control CPU 80a sets (generates) any one of a plurality of types of display data stored in a display control ROM (not shown) based on each data stored in the display control RAM. It has become. Further, the display control CPU 80a stores the set display data in the storage area of the display control RAM. Thereby, the display by the display apparatus 54 is performed. More specifically, when various control commands are input, the display control CPU 80a converts the normal effect data into a display signal and outputs it to the display device 54. As a result, the display device 54 performs display based on the display signal. Note that a parallel signal is used as the display signal of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the lamp control CPU 83a of the lamp control board 83 controls the light emission effect. Specifically, the lamp control CPU 83a inputs various control signals output from the main control board 81 via the overall control board 82, and based on the various control commands constituting the control signal, the lamp lamp 16 and Flashing of lamps 85 such as a frame lamp (not shown) provided on the front side of the pachinko machine is controlled. When an error command is input from the overall control CPU 82a, the lamp control CPU 83a notifies the lamps 85 that fraud has been performed. That is, the lamps 85 have a function as “notification means”. More specifically, the panel lamp 16 is turned off for 10 seconds and the frame lamp is turned on for 10 seconds. That is, the notification by the lamps 85 is performed only for a predetermined time (10 seconds) when the main CPU 81a makes a positive determination.

  The voice control CPU 84a of the voice control board 84 controls voice effects. Specifically, the voice control CPU 84a inputs various control signals output from the main control board 81 via the overall control board 82, and controls the voice output device 86 based on various control commands constituting the control signals. It is supposed to be. When an error command is input from the overall control CPU 82a, the voice control CPU 84a notifies the voice output device 86 that fraud has been performed. That is, the audio output device 86 has a function as “notification means”. More specifically, an error sound is output from the audio output device 86 for 10 seconds. That is, the notification by the audio output device 86 is performed only for a predetermined time (10 seconds) when the main CPU 81a makes a positive determination.

  Next, the control by the pachinko machine configured as described above will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, the main CPU 81a determines whether or not the magnetic sensor 91 is in an on state, that is, whether or not an “L” level magnetic detection signal (or a path cutoff signal) is input to the main CPU 81a. Is determined (step S10). When the magnetic sensor 91 is in the off state, that is, when the magnetic detection signal (or the path interruption signal) is not input and the “H” level signal is input (step S10: N), the main CPU 81a determines 00H is set (temporarily stored) in the main RAM 81c as data (step S70), and the process proceeds to step S80. In step S80, the main CPU 81a sets (temporarily stores) 300 ms in the main RAM 81c for the magnetic sensor error timer. Then, the main CPU 81a proceeds to the process of step S90 and executes a subroutine shown in FIG.

  The subroutine in FIG. 13 includes the processes of steps S110 to S160. In step S110, the main CPU 81a confirms the determination data and the magnetic sensor flag stored in the main RAM 81c, and proceeds to the process of step S120. The magnetic sensor flag is a flag indicating that the magnetic sensor 91 is on. The magnetic sensor flag is set (temporarily stored) to 00H in the main RAM 81c when the power is turned on or when the magnetic sensor 91 is off. On the other hand, when the magnetic sensor 91 is turned on, 01H is set (temporarily stored) in the main RAM 81c.

  In step S120, the main CPU 81a determines whether or not the determination data stored in the main RAM 81c matches the magnetic sensor flag. Specifically, the main CPU 81a determines whether the determination data and the magnetic sensor flag are both 00H (or 01H). In this case, 00H is set as the determination data (step S70), and the magnetic sensor 91 is in the OFF state, so the main CPU 81a determines that the determination data matches the magnetic sensor flag (both are 00H) ( Step S120: Y), this subroutine is terminated.

  When the subroutine shown in FIG. 13 ends, the main CPU 81a ends the process (magnetic sensor check process) shown in FIG. Note that the processes in steps S10 and S70 to S90 continue to be executed until the magnetic sensor 91 is turned on or the path connecting the magnetic sensor 91 and the main control board 81 is shut off. When the magnetic sensor 91 is turned on (or when the path connecting the magnetic sensor 91 and the main control board 81 is interrupted), the main CPU 81a sets the determination in step S10 to “Y”, and in step S20 Transition to processing.

  In step S20, the main CPU 81a sets (temporarily stores) 01H as determination data in the main RAM 81c, and proceeds to the process of step S30. In step S30, the main CPU 81a checks the magnetic sensor error timer stored in the main RAM 81c, and proceeds to the process of step S40. In step S40, the main CPU 81a determines whether or not the magnetic sensor error timer stored in the main RAM 81c in step S80 has reached 0 ms, that is, whether or not the magnetic detection time or the path interruption time is longer than 300 ms. To do. When the magnetic sensor error timer is not 0 ms (step S40: Y), the main CPU 81a determines that the magnetic detection time or the path interruption time is shorter than 300 ms, and proceeds to the processing of step S50. In step S50, the main CPU 81a subtracts the magnetic sensor error timer stored in the main RAM 81c. The magnetic sensor error timer is subtracted every predetermined interrupt cycle (4 ms). Then, in step S60, the main CPU 81a determines again whether or not the magnetic sensor error timer has reached 0 ms. When the magnetic sensor error timer has not reached 0 ms (step S60: Y), the main CPU 81a determines that the magnetic detection time or the path interruption time is shorter than 300 ms, and ends the processing here.

  The processes in steps S10 to S60 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S60 that the magnetic sensor error timer has reached 0 ms. If it is determined that the magnetic sensor error timer has reached 0 ms (step S60: N), the main CPU 81a proceeds to the process of step S90 and executes the subroutine shown in FIG. Further, in a state after it is determined that the magnetic sensor error timer has reached 0 ms (that is, a state in which the magnetic detection time or the path interruption time has exceeded 300 ms), the main CPU 81a sets the determination in step S40 to “N”. The process here is terminated.

  In the subroutine of FIG. 13, the main CPU 81a performs the process of step S110 after performing the process of step S110. In this case, since 01H is set as the determination data (step S20), the main CPU 81a indicates that the determination data does not match the magnetic sensor flag (the determination data is 01H, but the magnetic sensor flag is 00H). It judges (step S120: N) and transfers to the process of step S130.

  In step S130, the main CPU 81a sets (temporarily stores) the same value (01H) as the determination data in the main RAM 81c as a magnetic sensor flag, and proceeds to the process of step S140. In step S140, the main CPU 81a determines whether or not the value of the determination data is 01H. Here, since the value of the determination data is 01H, the main CPU 81a sets the determination in step S140 to “Y” and proceeds to the process of step S150. In step S150, the main CPU 81a outputs a notification signal to the hall computer 90, outputs an error command to the overall control CPU 82a, ends this subroutine, and performs the processing (magnetic sensor check processing) shown in FIG. ) Ends.

  Thereafter, when the magnetic sensor 91 is turned off, 00H is set in the main RAM 81c as the determination data in the step S70, so the main CPU 81a sets the determination in the step S120 to “N”, and performs the processing of the steps S130 and S140. Migrate to In step S140, since it is determined that the value of the determination data is not 01H (00H) (step S140: N), the main CPU 81a proceeds to the process of step S160. In step S160, the main CPU 81a stops outputting the notification signal to the hall computer 90, ends the present subroutine, and ends the process (magnetic sensor check process) shown in FIG.

  By the way, the drive mechanism support 39 is essentially a relay substrate support that supports a relay substrate interposed between the display control substrate 80 (see FIG. 7) and the display device 54 (see FIG. 7). Is the body. In this case, a serial signal is used as a display signal output from the display control board 80 to the display device 54 via the relay board. However, if the display signal is output to the display device 54 via the relay board, the cost is high and the control becomes complicated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the display signal is changed to a parallel signal different from the conventional serial signal, and the connection to the relay board and the relay board is omitted. As a result, since there is a spatial margin on the surface side of the drive mechanism support 39, the magnetic sensor 91 is disposed in a space in the drive mechanism support 39 in this embodiment.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the lamps 85, the sound, and the like are not used until it is determined that the magnetic detection time by the magnetic sensor 91 is longer than the noise time (when “N” in step S60). It is possible to notify that fraud is being performed by the output device 86 and the hall computer 90 (step S150). For this reason, useless notification based on accidentally generated noise can be prevented. That is, the notification by the lamps 85 and the audio output device 86 and the notification to the hall computer 90 are only when an illegal act is actually performed. As described above, an illegal act performed by a player can be accurately detected, and an innocent player can be prevented from being suspected based on a notification caused by noise.

  (2) Further, in this embodiment, if the path connecting the main control board 81 and the magnetic sensor 91 is blocked and it is determined that the path blocking time is longer than the noise time, fraud is being performed. Informed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent fraud in the state in which the above path is blocked (that is, the state in which the magnetic sensor 91 cannot detect magnetism).

  (3) The magnetic sensor 91 according to the present embodiment is disposed behind the first winning space 34 and is provided in an invisible manner in the winning device 21, so that it becomes the winning device 21 that does not affect the design.

  (4) The magnetic sensor 91 of the present embodiment is arranged in parallel to the game board surface 13a of the game board 13, and the detection range A1 (see FIG. 1) extends in the lateral direction of the game board 13. For this reason, compared with the case where the magnetic sensor 91 is arrange | positioned in the state orthogonal to the game board surface 13a of the game board 13 (refer FIG. 14), magnetism can be detected in a wide range.

  In addition, you may change embodiment of this invention as follows.

  In the above embodiment, the notification signal is output when it is determined that the magnetic detection time is longer than 300 ms. However, the reference time for outputting the notification signal may be further increased. For example, when it is determined that the magnetic detection time is longer than the opening / closing period of the blade member 36, the notification signal may be output. In this case, the magnetic detection time serving as a reference for outputting the notification signal is the maximum time that the solenoid 41 is continuously driven (the maximum time that the blade member 36 is continuously opened and closed). For this reason, even if the magnetic sensor 91 temporarily detects noise generated from the solenoid 41, the main CPU 81a does not output a notification signal. Therefore, it can be determined that fraud is always performed when notification by the notification means is performed. The “open / close period” means that when the blade member 36 opens and closes once by winning at the second start winning opening 22b, the blade member 36 wins twice at the first start winning opening 22a. When opening and closing, it means time for 2 times.

  The magnetic sensor 91 of the above embodiment has high magnetic detection sensitivity on the virtual line C <b> 1 extending in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic sensor 91, and is arranged in parallel to the game board surface 13 a of the game board 13. However, as shown in FIG. 14, the magnetic sensor 91 of the above embodiment may be arranged in a state orthogonal to the game board surface 13a. By doing so, the magnetic detection sensitivity in the front-rear direction of the game board 13 is increased, so that the magnetic detection capability of the magnetic sensor 91 is increased.

  The magnetic sensor 91 according to the above embodiment is disposed outside the first winning space 34 and the second winning space 35 and at a location behind the first winning space 34. However, the magnetic sensor 91 may be disposed in the vicinity of the special prize opening 37. In this way, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts that directly aim at the special winning opening 37.

  -The magnetic sensor 91 of the said embodiment was provided in the prize-winning apparatus 21 invisible. However, the magnetic sensor 91 may be provided in the vicinity of the glass in the winning device 21 so as to be visible. For example, the magnetic sensor 91 may be provided so as to be visible in the first winning space 34, the upper winning space 62a, the lower winning space 62b, and the like. In this way, since the magnetic sensor 91 is provided in the vicinity of the glass that the magnet can approach when performing an illegal act, the distance between the magnet and the magnetic sensor 91 is shortened. As a result, since the detection range A1 is widened, the magnetic sensor 91 can easily detect magnetism. Further, since the magnetic sensor 91 is visible, fraudulent acts can be prevented by the threat of the magnetic sensor 91.

  -Since main CPU81a of the above-mentioned embodiment cannot discriminate between a magnetic detection signal and a path interception signal, it is output based on a report signal (first notice signal) output based on a magnetic detection signal and a path interception signal The notification signal (second notification signal) is the same signal. However, the main CPU 81a may be provided with a function as a signal discriminating unit that discriminates the magnetic detection signal and the path interruption signal. If the main CPU 81a determines that the magnetic detection signal is a magnetic detection signal, the main CPU 81a outputs a first notification signal to the hall computer 90 and outputs a first error command indicating the first notification signal to the overall control board 82. It may be output. If the main CPU 81a determines that the signal is a route blocking signal, the main CPU 81a outputs a second notification signal different from the first notification signal to the hall computer 90 and also notifies the overall control board 82 of the second notification signal. A second error command indicating a signal may be output. In this way, the lamps 85 and the sound output device 86 can perform different notifications when the first error command is input and when the second error command is input.

  In the above embodiment, the lamps 85 and the audio output device 86 are used as notification means for notifying that fraud has been performed, but the display device 54 or the like may be used as the notification means. In addition, as a specific example of informing that the fraud is being performed by the display device 54, a character “goto” is displayed on the display device 54 for 10 seconds. Further, the notification means may be only one type or a plurality of types.

  In the above embodiment, the magnetic detection signal from the magnetic sensor 91 is input to the main CPU 81a only through the input port 89, but is input to the main CPU 81a through the signal relay board and the input port 89. You may come to be. The main CPU 81a directly outputs a notification signal to the hall computer 90. However, the main CPU 81a may output a notification signal to the hall computer 90 via an external connection board.

  The main CPU 81a of the above embodiment outputs the error command to the lamp control board 83 and the voice control board 84 via the overall control board 82, but directly controls the lamp without going through the overall control board 82. You may make it output to the board | substrate 83 and the audio | voice control board | substrate 84. FIG.

  Next, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) An opening / closing member that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can pass and a closed state in which a game ball cannot pass is provided. An injustice is performed based on a prize-winning device provided with a magnetic sensor that outputs a signal, a control board to which the magnetic detection signal from the magnetic sensor is input, and a first notification signal from the control board. A notification means for notifying that there is a detection time, wherein the control board measures a magnetic detection time of the magnetic sensor based on the input magnetic detection signal, and the detection time. Detection time determination means for determining whether or not the magnetic detection time measured by the measurement means has reached an opening / closing period of the opening / closing member, and the magnetic detection time of the opening / closing member by the detection time determination means. If it is determined that longer than between closing time, the gaming machine characterized by comprising an alert signal output means for outputting the first notification signal to the notification means.

  (2) The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the magnetic sensor is provided in an invisible manner in the winning device.

  (3) In any one of claims 1 to 6, the winning device has a pair of blade members that open and close as a result of winning a game ball in a start winning opening provided in the game board as the opening and closing member. A first prize space in which a game ball can flow when the pair of blade members are in the open state, and a game ball that has flowed into the first prize space flows into the prize device. A second winning space is formed, and a game ball that has flowed into the second winning space can be won in the second winning space, and a specific gaming state advantageous to the player even if the winning game ball is won. A general winning opening that is not given, a special winning opening that is a chance that a game ball that has flowed into the second winning space can be won, and a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is given by winning the gaming ball; 2 The game balls that flowed into the winning space A sorting member to sort the mouth side and the special winning opening side is provided a game machine, characterized in that a said magnetic sensor in the vicinity of the special winning hole.

  (4) The magnetic sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the magnetic sensor has a bar shape, and has high magnetic detection sensitivity on a virtual line extending in a longitudinal direction of the magnetic sensor, and the winning device is provided. A gaming machine that is arranged in parallel to a gaming board surface of the gaming board to be played.

  (5) The magnetic sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the magnetic sensor has a rod shape, and has high magnetic detection sensitivity on a virtual line extending in a longitudinal direction of the magnetic sensor, and the winning device is provided. A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is arranged in a state orthogonal to a gaming board surface of the gaming board.

The schematic front view which shows the game board of the pachinko machine in this embodiment. (A) is a front view of a winning device, (b) is a side view of the winning device. The disassembled perspective view which shows a winning device. (A), (b) is a perspective view which shows a winning apparatus. (A), (b) is a perspective view which shows the structure of the lower winning space of a winning device. The perspective view which shows the structure of a lower prize-winning space. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko machine. The block diagram for demonstrating the electric constitution of a main control board. The circuit diagram of the path | route which connects a magnetic sensor and a main control board. The timing chart which shows the determination method of a magnetic detection signal and a path | route interruption | blocking signal. The timing chart which shows the relationship between the output timing of a magnetic detection signal, and the output timing of an alerting | reporting signal. The flowchart which shows the magnetic sensor check process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the command setting process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The schematic front view which shows the game board of the pachinko machine in other embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 ... Game board 21 ... Winning device 22a ... 1st start winning opening 22b as start winning opening ... 2nd starting winning opening 34 as starting winning opening ... 1st winning space 35 ... 2nd winning space 36 ... Opening / closing member Blade member 37 ... Special winning port 38 ... General winning port 41 ... Solenoid 66 as an electric actuator ... Flow path changing member 70 as a distributing member ... Hag member 72 as a distributing member ... Character body 81 as a distributing member ... Main control board 81a as control board ... Main CPU as detection time measurement means, detection time determination means and notification signal output means
85 ... Lamps 86 as notification means ... Audio output device 90 as notification means ... Hall computer 91 ... Magnetic sensor 92 ... Shield plate S1 as shield member ... Game ball

Claims (8)

An opening / closing member that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can pass and a closed state in which a game ball cannot pass is provided, and a plurality of opening / closing times of the opening / closing member are set, and magnetism is detected and a magnetic detection signal is output. A winning device with a magnetic sensor inside;
A control board to which the magnetic detection signal from the magnetic sensor is input;
A gaming machine comprising notification means for notifying that fraud is being performed based on a first notification signal from the control board;
The control board is
Detection time measuring means for measuring the magnetic detection time of the magnetic sensor based on the input magnetic detection signal;
Detection time determination means for determining whether the magnetic detection time measured by the detection time measurement means is longer than the time of noise generated by an external factor;
And a notification signal output means for outputting the first notification signal to the notification means when the detection time determination means determines that the magnetic detection time is longer than the noise time. To play. The detection time measuring means measures a path cut-off time when a path connecting the control board and the magnetic sensor is cut off,
The detection time determination means determines whether or not the path interruption time measured by the detection time measurement means is longer than the noise time,
When it is determined by the detection time determination means that the route blocking time is longer than the noise time, the notification signal output means outputs a second notification signal to the notification means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification means notifies that fraud is being performed based on the second notification signal. When the detection time determination means makes an affirmative determination that the magnetic detection time or the path interruption time is longer than the noise time, the notification signal output means sends the first notification signal to the notification means and the hall computer. Or outputting the second notification signal,
The notification means performs notification only for a predetermined time while the detection time determination means makes an affirmative determination based on the first notification signal or the second notification signal,
2. The notification signal output means continues to output the first notification signal or the second notification signal to the hall computer while the detection time determination means makes an affirmative determination. 2. The gaming machine according to 2. The gaming machine includes one or more notification means,
The control board is a main control board that controls the entire gaming machine,
The main control board executes processing by the detection time measuring unit, the detection time determining unit, and the notification signal output unit, and sends the first notification signal or the second notification signal to the plurality of notifications according to the processing result. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game machine is output to a notification means. The gaming machine has a glass for protecting the gaming board provided with the winning device in a see-through state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic sensor is provided in the vicinity of the glass in the winning device so as to be visible. The winning device includes an electrical actuator that switches the opening and closing member between the open state and the closed state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a shield member that shields magnetism generated from the electric actuator is provided at least between the electric actuator and the magnetic sensor. . The winning device is a winning device having a pair of blade members as opening and closing members that open and close in response to winning of a game ball in a start winning port provided in the game board,
In the winning device, a first winning space into which a game ball can flow when the pair of blade members are in the open state, and a second winning space into which the game ball that has flowed into the first winning space flows. Formed,
In the second prize space,
A game ball that has flowed into the second winning space can be won, and even if the game ball wins, a general winning port that is not given a specific game state advantageous to the player;
A special winning opening that is an opportunity for a game ball that has flowed into the second prize space to be awarded, and to be given a specific gaming state advantageous to the player by winning the game ball;
A distribution member that distributes the game balls flowing into the second prize space to the general prize opening side and the special prize opening side;
7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic sensor is provided outside the first winning space and outside the second winning space and in the vicinity of the first winning space. . The magnetic sensor is
It is located behind the first winning space and in front of an electrical actuator that switches the pair of blade members to the open state and the closed state,
The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the gaming machine is disposed above the second winning space.

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