JP2008079654A - Pachinko game machine, performance board and program to be run by performance board - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently and effectively detect/announce a Pachinko game machine which has a risk of a fraudulent act or control the fraudulent act without hindering a player's game during the customer's game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a winning signal receiving section 301 which receives winning signals from a main board 201 every time when winning occurs, a winning interval measuring section 302 which keeps on sequentially measuring time until a new winning signal is received after the winning signal is received, a counter control section 305 which increases the counting value of a first counter 306 by one when measured time is shorter than a predetermined prescribed time and increases the count value of a second counter 307 by one when the measured time is longer than the prescribed time, an announcement signal generation section 308 which generates an announcement signal when the ratio between the counting values of the first counter 306 and the second counter 307 reaches a prescribed ratio. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, an effect board, and a program executed on the effect board, and more particularly, to a pachinko gaming machine that detects an illegal winning prize, an effect board mounted on the pachinko gaming machine, and a program executed on the effect board.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins a winning opening, a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, 10) is paid out. Then, the customer (player) can acquire a desired prize according to the acquired number of prize balls. Therefore, more prizes can be obtained depending on how many game balls can be won in the winning opening. The winning at the winning opening is generally determined by the winning opening detecting unit (switch) detecting that a game ball won at the winning opening passes through a predetermined position.

  In such pachinko machines, in order to illegally obtain prize balls, intentionally crafted nails until the game balls reach the prize opening, illegally guiding the game balls to the prize opening with magnets, etc. Even if the game ball has not actually won the prize opening, etc., the prize detection unit (switch) will malfunction, and the game ball will win the prize slot as if it was won. The current situation is that there is no end to the so-called fraudulent act of acquiring a ball. As a result, the damage suffered by the store that operates the pachinko parlor is also significant.

  At each store, measures are taken to monitor for fraud, such as installing a surveillance camera or increasing the number of employees, but the fraud itself has become so sophisticated that it cannot be captured by the surveillance camera. In many cases, employees are not aware of the situation and cannot fully respond. Furthermore, the installation of surveillance cameras and the increase in the number of employees not only squeeze store expenses, but also give them a sense of intimidation, which makes it impossible for them to play games in a meaningful and enjoyable manner. There was a point.

  In addition, there is a game machine that prevents fraud in which a prize is obtained even if there is no appropriate prize without monitoring the camera or employees for the above fraud (for example, the following patent document) 1). This is provided with a detection means for detecting a launch ball, and the ratio of the number of the launch balls detected by the detection means and the number of the safe balls (winning balls) is obtained. As a result, the detection of the safe balls is abnormal. It is determined whether or not there is.

JP 2002-52228 A

  However, in the prior art according to Patent Document 1, it is not only necessary to detect the number of shot balls, but also whether or not it is really abnormal when crafted for detecting the number of shot balls. There was a problem that it could not be detected accurately. Moreover, in the prior art according to Patent Document 1, the number of fire balls and safe balls is detected using the main board, but the CPU of the main board is usually an 8-bit CPU at most. It is not suitable for processing many operations at high speed. Therefore, when complicated control is performed on the main substrate, there is a problem that an appropriate processing result may not be obtained.

  In order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art, the present invention detects and efficiently detects pachinko gaming machines that are likely to be fraudulently and efficiently without interfering with the customer's game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine, a production board, and a program to be executed by the production board that can be notified or can suppress fraud.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the effect board according to the invention of claim 1 is an effect board provided in the pachinko gaming machine, and a signal indicating that there has been a prize every time there is a prize. Receiving means (hereinafter referred to as “winning signal”) from a main board provided in the pachinko gaming machine, and after the winning signal is received from the main board by the receiving means, a new winning signal is sent to the pachinko machine. Time counting means for sequentially measuring the time until reception from the main board, and when the time measured by the time measuring means is shorter than a predetermined time, the counter value of the first counter is increased by one. And a counter for incrementing the counter value of the second counter by one when the time measured by the time measuring means is longer than a predetermined time. And control means, based on the counter value of said first counter and said second counter, characterized in that and a notification signal generation unit which generates a broadcast signal.

  Further, the effect board according to a second aspect of the present invention is the presentation board according to the first aspect, wherein the ratio of the counter value of the first counter to the counter value of the second counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. In this case, a notification signal is generated.

  The effect board according to the invention of claim 3 is characterized in that, in the invention of claim 1 or 2, the winning signal is a winning signal at the same winning opening.

  Further, the effect board according to the invention of claim 4 is provided with output means for outputting the notification signal generated by the notification signal generation means to the outside in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3. It is characterized by that.

  An effect board according to a fifth aspect of the present invention executes the predetermined effect based on the notification signal generated by the notification signal generating means in the invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects. It is characterized by providing an effect execution means.

  A pachinko gaming machine according to a sixth aspect of the invention includes the main board and the effect board according to any one of the first to fifth aspects.

  The program according to the invention of claim 7 is a program provided in the pachinko gaming machine to be executed by the effect board, and a signal indicating that there is a prize every time there is a prize (hereinafter referred to as “winning signal”). Receiving from a main board provided in the pachinko gaming machine, and a time until receiving a new winning signal from the main board after the winning signal is received from the main board by the receiving process. When the time counted by the time counting step and the time counted by the time measuring step are shorter than a predetermined time, the counter value of the first counter is incremented by one and time counting is performed by the time measuring means. A counter control step of increasing the counter value of the second counter by one when the determined time is longer than a predetermined time, Serial based on the counter value of the first counter and the second counter, and wherein a notification signal generation step of generating a broadcast signal, that is executed in the presentation board.

  According to the above configuration, when a winning that is continuously detected at a short interval occurs a plurality of times and the frequency is high, a notification signal is generated and there is a possibility that an illegal act has been performed, and the center control device is notified. You can report. As a result, the store clerk who has received the report can go to the pachinko gaming machine and determine whether an illegal act has been performed visually. In that case, it is possible to carry out promptly and without being noticed by the customer.

  In addition, if there is a risk of cheating, changing the pachinko machine's production so that only the store clerk knows it will allow pachinko machines that are likely to cheat to store clerks visiting the store. Can be informed easily and without being noticed by customers.

  In addition, since the performance board is used, the main board is not burdened, and the control by the main board is not hindered.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine, the production board, and the program to be executed by the production board according to the present invention, the pachinko machine that can be effectively and effectively fraudulently performed without disturbing the customer's game during the customer's game. The game machine can be detected and notified, or an illegal act can be suppressed.

(Embodiment)
Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine, an effect board, and a program executed by the effect board according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention. A game ball launched by driving a launching unit (see FIG. 2) arranged at a lower position of the game board 101 rises between the rails 102a and 102b to reach an upper position of the game board 101, and then the game area 103 Fall inside. A plurality of nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 103, and the game ball is dropped in various directions, and a windmill or a prize opening that changes the fall direction of the game ball is placed in the middle of the fall. Is arranged.

  A symbol display unit 104 is arranged at the center of the game area 103 of the game board 101. As the symbol display unit 104, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) is used. The symbol display unit 104 is not limited to the LCD, and a CRT or the like can also be used. Below the symbol display unit 104, a start winning port 105 for starting winning is arranged. Winning gates 106 are arranged on the left and right of the symbol display unit 104, respectively.

  The winning gate 106 is provided to detect the passing of the game ball and perform a lottery to open the start winning opening 105 for a predetermined time. A normal winning opening 107 is disposed on the side of the symbol display unit 104 or below. When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 107, the number of winning balls (for example, 10) at the time of the normal winning is paid out. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 108 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  The symbol display unit 104 described above starts a variation in the display of a plurality of symbols when a game ball wins a specific winning opening (at the time of starting winning), and the symbol stops after a predetermined time. When the specific symbols (for example, “777”) are aligned at the time of the stop, a big hit state is obtained. In the big hit state, the big winning opening 109 located below repeats opening for a predetermined period for a predetermined round (for example, 15 rounds), and pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning game balls.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine. The control unit 200 includes a plurality of control units. In the example shown in the figure, a main control unit 201, an effect control unit 202, and a prize ball control unit 203 are included. The main control unit 201 controls basic operations related to the game of the pachinko gaming machine. The production control unit 202 controls the production operation during the game. The prize ball control unit 203 controls the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  Based on the program data stored in the ROM 212, the main control unit 201 executes a CPU 211 that performs basic processing as the game content progresses, a RAM 213 that functions as a data work area when the CPU 211 performs arithmetic processing, and each detection unit 221- An interface (I / F) 214 that receives various data from the H.224 and transmits various data to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203 is configured. The main control unit 201 realizes its function by, for example, a so-called main board.

  On the input side of the main control unit 201, a start winning port detection unit 221 that detects a winning ball that has won a winning winning port 105, a gate detection unit 222 that detects a game ball that has passed through the winning gate 106, and a normal win An ordinary winning opening detection unit 223 that detects a game ball won in the mouth 107 and a large winning opening detection unit 224 that detects a winning ball won in the big winning opening 109 are connected via the I / F 214. These detection units can be configured using proximity switches or the like.

  A prize winning opening / closing part 231 is connected to the output side of the main control part 201, and the opening / closing of the prize winning opening / closing part 231 is controlled. The special prize opening / closing unit 231 has a function of opening the special prize opening 109 for a certain period of time when a big hit is made, and is configured using a solenoid or the like. This jackpot is programmed in advance to occur with a predetermined probability based on the generated random number.

  The production control unit 202 performs production control during the game based on the program data stored in the ROM 242. The effect control unit 202 includes a CPU 241 that performs the effect process, a RAM 243 that functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the CPU 241, reception of various data from the main control unit 201, and various data to the lamp control unit 251. An interface (I / F) 244 that performs transmission is provided. The effect control unit 202 realizes its function by, for example, a so-called effect board.

  The effect control unit 202 receives various data during the game including a signal (winning signal) indicating that there has been a prize from the main control unit 201 via the I / F 244, and performs the effect control during the game. Do it. The above-described symbol display unit (LCD) 104 and the lamp control unit 251 are connected to the output side of the effect control unit 202 via the I / F 244.

  The effect control unit 202 displays, for the symbol display unit (LCD) 104, the contents of the effect during the game, such as movement display of symbols, reach (a state where two of the three symbols are aligned), and a big hit Various display information is generated and output via the I / F 244. The effect control unit 202 outputs data to the lamp control unit 251 through the I / F 244 for performing lighting control for various lamps 262 provided on the game board 101, the base frame, and the like.

  The prize ball control unit 203 performs prize ball control based on the program data stored in the ROM 282. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281 that executes prize ball control processing, a RAM 283 that functions as a data work area when the CPU 281 performs arithmetic processing, and various data reception and emission units 292 from the main control unit 201. An interface (I / F) 284 that transmits and receives various data is provided. The prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by, for example, a so-called prize ball substrate.

  The winning ball control unit 203 performs control for paying out the number of winning balls at the time of winning a prize to the connected paying unit 291. In addition, an operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 is detected, and the launch of the game ball is controlled. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. The winning ball control unit 203 controls the paying unit 291 to pay out the number of winning balls corresponding to the game balls won in each winning port (start winning port 105, normal winning port 107, large winning port 109). Do it.

  The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 configured as described above are provided on different printed circuit boards (main board, effect board, and prize ball board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
An example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine having the above configuration will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201, and the winning status of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 203. The winning ball control unit 203 has the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning status. Make a withdrawal.

  Each time a game ball wins at the start winning opening 105, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 repeatedly displays and stops the symbols on the symbol display unit 104. . When the occurrence of the jackpot is determined, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 stops with a predetermined pattern. At the same time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is performed. The effect control unit 202 displays various effects on the symbol display unit 104 in addition to the symbol variation display during the jackpot occurrence period, during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, or at the time of reach notice. . In addition, effects such as performing specific driving for various types of accessories and changing the display state of the lamp 262 are performed.

  When a big hit occurs, the big winning opening 109 is opened a plurality of times. One release is one round, for example, 15 rounds are repeatedly executed. The period of one round is set, for example, when 10 game balls are won or for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). At this time, the prize ball control unit 203 pays out with 15 prize balls per prize of one ball game ball for the big prize opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot state is canceled and the normal gaming state is restored.

(Functional configuration of production control unit)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the effect control unit (effect board) and its surroundings. In FIG. 3, the effect control unit (effect board) 202 includes a winning signal receiving unit 301, a winning interval timing unit 302 including a first timer 303 and a second timer 304, a counter control unit 305, and a first counter 306. The second counter 307, the notification signal generation unit 308, the notification signal output unit 309, and the effect execution unit 310 are configured.

  The winning signal receiving unit 301 receives a winning signal, which is a signal indicating that there is a winning, from the main control unit (main board) 201 every time there is a winning. The winning signal is a signal generated when a game ball wins a winning opening and passes a predetermined location, and is generated once for one winning ball. The received winning signal may include information regarding which winning port of the plurality of winning ports has received a game ball. This winning signal is transmitted to the winning ball control unit 203. The winning signal receiving unit 301 of the effect control unit 202 receives this winning signal each time. Specifically, the winning signal receiving unit 301 realizes its function by an I / F 244 provided in the effect control unit 202 so as to receive a winning signal unilaterally from the main control unit 201, for example.

  The winning interval timing unit 302 sequentially counts the time between receiving a new winning signal from the main control unit 201 after the winning signal is received from the main control unit 201 by the winning signal receiving unit 301. . Specifically, the winning interval measuring unit 302 realizes its function when the CPU 241 executes a program stored in the ROM 242 or the RAM 243, for example.

  More specifically, the winning interval time counting unit 302 uses the first timer 303 and the second timer 304, for example, to sequentially count the receiving interval of the winning signals. When the first winning signal is received, the timing of the first timer 303 is started, and when the second winning signal is received, the timing of the first timer 303 is ended and the timing of the second timer 304 is started. . When the third winning signal is received, the timing of the second timer 304 is finished and the timing of the first timer 303 is started again. Thereafter, the first timer 303 and the second timer 304 are alternately used to measure the reception interval of the winning signal. Specifically, for example, the first timer 303 and the second timer 304 can measure the reception interval of the winning signal based on the clock signal of the CPU 241.

  As described above, the winning interval timing unit 302 uses the two timers of the first timer 303 and the second timer 304 to measure the receiving interval of the winning signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be realized with one timer or may be realized with three or more timers. Further, a first timer 303 and a second timer 304 may be provided for each of the start winning port 105, the normal winning port 107, and the big winning port 109, respectively, so as to measure the receiving signal reception interval at each winning port. Furthermore, a first timer 303 and a second timer 304 are provided for each of the plurality of start winning openings 105, ordinary winning openings 107, and large winning openings 109, and the reception interval of the winning signal is counted for each winning opening. You may make it do.

  The counter control unit 305 increments the counter value of the first counter 306 by 1 when each time counted by the winning interval timing unit 302 is shorter than a predetermined time. Further, the counter control unit 305 increases the counter value of the second counter 307 by one when the time counted by the winning interval timing unit 302 is longer than a predetermined time. Specifically, the counter control unit 305 realizes its function when the CPU 241 executes a program stored in the ROM 242 or the RAM 243, for example.

  That is, when the time counted by the first timer 303 and the second timer 304 is shorter than a predetermined time t1 (specifically, for example, t1 = “3 seconds”), the counter control unit 305 outputs a counter up signal. Output to the first counter 306. The counter control unit 305 outputs a counter up signal when the time counted by the first timer 303 and the second timer 304 is longer than a predetermined time t2 (specifically, for example, t2 = “15 seconds”). Output to the second counter 307. The predetermined times t1 and t2 are preferably determined based on an average value of intervals for winning continuously when game balls are continuously fired. The predetermined times t1 and t2 may be arbitrarily changed.

  The first counter 306 and the second counter 307 increase and hold the numerical value (counter value) by a counter up instruction from the counter control unit 305. Specifically, the functions of the first counter 306 and the second counter 307 are realized by the RAM 243, for example.

  One first counter 306 and one second counter 307 may be provided for all winning signals, and may be provided for each of the start winning port 105, the normal winning port 107, and the big winning port 109, respectively. In other words, the target for counting up is that the next prize after winning in any winning slot may be in any winning slot, and in the winning slot that is the same as or associated with any winning slot. It may be. In this case, the predetermined times t1 and t2 may be set longer. This is because it is considered that the average value of the interval for continuously winning in the same winning opening is longer than the average value of the interval for continuously winning in any of the winning ports.

  In the case where a plurality of first counters 306 and second counters 307 are provided, the counter control unit 305 applies to each of the first counter 306 and the second counter 307 based on the winning signal for each winning mouth. A counter up signal is output to the first counter 306 and the second counter 307.

  The notification signal generation unit 308 generates a notification signal when the counter value of the first counter 306 reaches a predetermined value. Specifically, the notification signal generation unit 308 realizes its function by the CPU 241 executing a program stored in the ROM 242 or 243, for example.

  The notification signal generation unit 308 constantly monitors the first counter 306 and the second counter 307 and generates a notification signal based on the respective counter values held in the first counter 306 and the second counter 307. More specifically, the notification signal generation unit 308 generates a notification signal when the ratio of the counter value of the first counter 306 to the counter value of the second counter 307 is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. The said ratio is 10%, for example, This ratio can also be changed arbitrarily.

  The signal generated by the notification signal generation unit 308 includes pachinko machine ID information relating to which pachinko gaming machine and information about what fraudulent action is likely to occur (for example, in which winning a prize is concentrated on winning prizes) Or information on whether or not all winning prizes have been won evenly).

  In addition, the notification signal may include information such as during jackpots or during probability fluctuations, and based on the information such as during jackpots or during probability fluctuations, it may be normal times other than during jackpots or during probability fluctuations. Information regarding the result of determining whether there is a risk of fraud may be included. Even if the winnings are concentrated during jackpots or probability fluctuations, it may be normal, so it is necessary to judge whether there is a risk of fraudulent behavior under conditions different from normal times other than during jackpots or probability fluctuations. Good.

  More specifically, it is conceivable that during a big hit or during probability fluctuation, the threshold value for notifying an abnormality is raised so that it is more difficult to report an abnormality than in normal times other than during a big hit or during probability fluctuation. In addition, while notifying in the same manner as in normal times, it is also possible to make it easier to understand whether or not the employee is cheating by notifying that the jackpot or probability fluctuation is currently occurring.

  Further, the information regarding jackpot or probability fluctuation may be output as a separate signal without being included in the notification signal. Therefore, the employee may determine whether or not there is a risk of fraud based on both the notification signal and information regarding the jackpot or the probability fluctuation that is the separate signal.

  The notification signal output unit 309 outputs the notification signal generated by the notification signal generation unit 308 to the outside. The term “external” refers to, for example, the center control device 300 and the lamp control unit 251 as shown in FIG. Specifically, the notification signal output unit 309 realizes its function by an I / F 244 connected to the center control device 300 and the lamp control unit 251 provided in the effect control unit 202, for example.

  When output to the center control device 300, the center control device 300 notifies the employees in the vicinity of the center control device 300 to that effect, and applies the corresponding pachinko game to the employees wearing a wireless receiver or the like. Identify the machine and notify that. An employee wearing a wireless receiver or the like can go to the pachinko gaming machine so as not to be noticed by the customer, and can visually check whether an illegal act is actually performed.

  The effect execution unit 310 executes a predetermined effect based on the notification signal generated by the notification signal generation unit 308. Specifically, the effect execution unit 310 realizes its function by the CPU 241 executing a program stored in the ROM 242 or the RAM 243, for example.

  As the predetermined effect, for example, a specific display can be performed on the display of the symbol display unit (LCD) 104. One of them is to make a character that does not normally appear, or to make a character that appears normally have a different appearance. Further, the luminance of the symbol display unit (LCD) 104 may be changed, or the color may be changed. In any case, it is only necessary for employees to be aware of the state when passing in front of the pachinko machine.

  In addition, the production may be such that the customer is not aware of the state, or the production may be easily noticed by the customer. It is possible to efficiently deter fraudulent acts by making the presentation that customers can easily notice.

(Processing procedure of production control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the effect control unit 202 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the effect control unit (effect board).

  In the flowchart of FIG. 4, the effect control unit 202 resets the counters (first counter 306 and second counter 307) (step S401). As a result, the counter values of the first counter 306 and the second counter 307 become “0”. Next, it is determined whether or not a winning signal (first winning signal) has been received (step S402). Here, it waits for the reception of the winning signal, and when it is received (step S402: Yes), the time measurement of the first timer 303 is started (step S403).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the next winning signal (second winning signal) has been received (step S404). Here, after receiving the winning signal and receiving it (step S404: Yes), the timing of the first timer 303 is ended (step S405) and the timing of the second timer 304 is started (step S405). S406). Accordingly, the first timer 303 can obtain an interval from when the first winning signal is received until the second winning signal is received.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the time of the first timer 303, that is, the interval from when the first winning signal is received until the second winning signal is received is shorter than the predetermined time t1 (step S407). . Here, when the time of the first timer 303 is shorter than the predetermined time t1, that is, when the time of the first timer 303 <the predetermined time t1 (step S407: Yes), the process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S407, when the time of the first timer 303 is not shorter than the predetermined time t1, that is, when the time of the first timer 303 ≧ the predetermined time t1 (step S407: No), the time of the first timer 303 is next. If the time is longer than the predetermined time t2 (t2> t1), that is, the time of the first timer 303> the predetermined time t2 (step S408: Yes), the counter value of the second counter 307 is incremented by one (step S409).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the ratio of the counter value of the first counter 306 to the counter value of the second counter 307 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (step S410). Here, when the ratio of the counter value of the first counter 306 to the counter value of the second counter 307 is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step S410: Yes), a predetermined notification signal is generated (step S411), and if necessary The generated notification signal is output, and the series of processes is terminated.

  In step S408, when the time of the first timer 303 is not longer than the predetermined time t2, that is, when the time of the first timer 303 ≦ the predetermined time t2 (step S408: No), the process proceeds to step S414. Similarly, in step S410, when the ratio of the counter value of the first counter 306 to the counter value of the second counter 307 is not equal to or greater than a predetermined value (step S410: No), the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S407, when the time of the first timer 303 is shorter than the predetermined time t1, that is, when the time of the first timer 303 <the predetermined time t1 (step S407: Yes), the process proceeds to step S412 and the first counter 306 The counter value is incremented by one (step S412). After that, when the counter value of the first counter 306 reaches the predetermined value n (step S413: Yes), the process proceeds to step S411 to generate a predetermined notification signal (step S411), which is generated as necessary. A notification signal is output, and a series of processing ends. Here, when the counter value of the first counter 306 reaches the predetermined value n, the notification signal is generated regardless of the ratio with the counter value of the second counter 307.

  On the other hand, if the counter value of the first counter 306 has not yet reached the predetermined value n in step S413 (step S413: No), the process proceeds to step S414, and the next winning signal (third winning signal) is received. It waits to do (step S414).

  Here, after receiving the winning signal and receiving it (step S414: Yes), the timing of the second timer 304 is ended (step S415) and the timing of the first timer 303 is started (step S415). S416). As a result, the second timer 304 can obtain an interval from when the second winning signal is received until the third winning signal is received.

  Next, it is determined whether the time of the second timer 304, that is, the interval from when the second prize signal is received until the third prize signal is received is shorter than the predetermined time t1 (step S417). . Here, if the time of the second timer 304 is not shorter than the predetermined time t1, that is, the time of the second timer 304 ≧ the predetermined time t1 (step S417: No), then the time of the second timer 304 is predetermined. When the time is longer than the time t2 (t2> t1), that is, when the time of the second timer 304> the predetermined time t2 (step S418: Yes), the counter value of the second counter 307 is incremented by one (step S419).

  Thereafter, similarly to step S410, it is determined whether the ratio of the counter value of the first counter 306 to the counter value of the second counter 307 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (step S420). Here, when the ratio of the counter value of the first counter 306 to the counter value of the second counter 307 is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step S420: Yes), a predetermined notification signal is generated (step S411), and if necessary The generated notification signal is output, and the series of processes is terminated.

  In step S418, when the time of the second timer 304 is not longer than the predetermined time t2, that is, when the time of the second timer 304 ≦ the predetermined time t2 (step S418: No), the process proceeds to step S404 and the next winning signal is received. Wait for receiving (fourth winning signal). Thereafter, the processes after step S404 are repeated. Similarly, in step S420, when the ratio of the counter value of the first counter 306 to the counter value of the second counter 307 is not equal to or greater than a predetermined value (step S420: No), the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S417, when the time of the second timer 304 is shorter than the predetermined time t1 (step S417: Yes), the process proceeds to step S421, and the counter value of the first counter 306 is incremented by one (step S421). After that, when the counter value of the first counter 306 reaches the predetermined number n (step S422: Yes), the process proceeds to step S411 to generate a predetermined notification signal (step S411), which is generated as necessary. A notification signal is output, and a series of processing ends. Again, when the counter value of the first counter 306 reaches a predetermined number n, a notification signal is generated regardless of the ratio with the counter value of the second counter 307.

  In step S422, when the counter value of the first counter 306 has not yet reached the predetermined number n (step S422: No), the process proceeds to step S404, and the next winning signal (fourth winning signal) is received. (Step S404). Thereafter, the processes after step S404 are repeated.

  In the configuration of the embodiment described above, the effect control unit (effect substrate) 202 continuously receives a winning signal output from the main control unit (main substrate) 201, and based on the reception interval of the winning signal. Therefore, it is not necessary to detect the launch ball in order to determine whether there is a risk of fraud. Further, it is possible to identify a pachinko gaming machine that may be fraudulent without being known by the customer.

  In addition, fraudulent acts can be effectively suppressed by letting the customer know that unnatural winnings have continuously occurred.

  In addition, the control method of the effect board of the pachinko gaming machine described in the present embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance by a computer such as the effect board. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. The program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  As described above, the present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, a slot gaming machine, and other various gaming machines, and in particular, includes a production board in addition to the main board, and aims to suppress fraud using the production board. Suitable for pachinko machines.

It is a front view which shows an example of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of an effect control part (effect board | substrate) and its periphery. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an effect control part (effect board | substrate).

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Game board 103 Game area 104 Symbol display part 105 Start winning opening 107 Normal winning opening 109 Large winning opening 200 Control part 201 Main control part (main board)
202 Production control unit (production board)
203 Prize ball controller (prize ball board)
211, 241, 281 CPU
212,242,282 ROM
213, 243, 283 RAM
214, 244, 284 interface (I / F)
251 Lamp control unit 300 Center control device 301 Winning signal receiving unit 302 Winning interval timing unit 303 First timer 304 Second timer 305 Counter control unit 306 First counter 307 Second counter 308 Notification signal generation unit 309 Notification signal output unit 310 Production Execution part

Claims (7)

It is a production board provided in a pachinko machine,
Receiving means for receiving a signal indicating that there is a prize (hereinafter referred to as "winning signal") from a main board provided in the pachinko gaming machine every time there is a prize;
Time counting means for sequentially counting the time until a new winning signal is received from the main board after the winning signal is received from the main board by the receiving means;
When the time measured by the time measuring means is shorter than a predetermined time, the counter value of the first counter is incremented by one and the time measured by the time measuring means is predetermined. Counter control means for increasing the counter value of the second counter by one when longer than the predetermined time;
Notification signal generation means for generating a notification signal based on the counter values of the first counter and the second counter;
A production board characterized by comprising:   2. The effect board according to claim 1, wherein the notification signal generating means generates a notification signal when a ratio of a counter value of the first counter to a counter value of the second counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.   3. The effect board according to claim 1, wherein the winning signal is a winning signal at the same winning opening.   The effect board according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an output unit that outputs the notification signal generated by the notification signal generation unit to the outside.   The effect board according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect based on the notification signal generated by the notification signal generation means.   A pachinko gaming machine comprising the main board and the effect board according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A program provided on a pachinko machine and executed on a production board,
A receiving step of receiving a signal indicating that there is a prize (hereinafter referred to as "winning signal") from a main board provided in the pachinko gaming machine every time there is a prize;
After the winning signal is received from the main board by the receiving step, a time measuring step of sequentially measuring a time until a new winning signal is received from the main board;
When the time measured by the time measuring step is shorter than a predetermined time, the counter value of the first counter is incremented by one and the time measured by the time measuring means is predetermined. A counter control step of increasing the counter value of the second counter by one when longer than the predetermined time;
A notification signal generating step of generating a notification signal based on the counter values of the first counter and the second counter;
Is executed by the production board.

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