JP2010046400A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of suppressing damage of a fraud by magnetism by determining whether it is a state non-detecting the magnetism by a magnetic detection member or not, by a game machine itself and notifying it when being the state non-detecting the magnetism. <P>SOLUTION: A game control device recognizes magnetism by magnetic sensors 311-317; executes a notification by magnetic detection notification means, wherein the magnetic sensors have permanent magnets 301, 302 and 305 and electromagnets 303 and 304 for generating the magnetism detectable by the magnetic sensors; and includes state change means for changing over between a detectable state capable of detecting the magnetism and an undetectable state incapable of detecting it, determination means determining, as a normal condition, detection of the magnetism by the magnetic sensors during the detectable state, while determining, as an abnormal condition, detection of the magnetism by the magnetic sensors duringthe detectable state, and abnormality notification means notifying of the occurrence of the abnormality to the magnetic sensors when the determination means does not detect the magnetism when becoming the detectable state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

  For example, in a ball ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, a hit / miss is determined due to the establishment of a determination condition such that a game ball wins a winning / notifying winning opening provided on the game board. When the determination result is a win, a predetermined win game (special game state) referred to as “big hit” is executed an appropriate number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). Thus, the player can obtain a prize ball.

  In the above ball game machine, for game balls passing through the game area of the game board surface, the flow of the game balls is intentionally changed by using a magnet to increase the number of winnings at the winning opening, and illegally collecting the winning balls Acquired activity has been reported. In addition, there is a risk of fraudulent behavior that causes a malfunction by bringing a magnet close to the control circuit inside the ball game machine.

  As a countermeasure against the above fraud, a gaming machine fraud prevention device in which a magnetic sensing member for sensing magnetism is provided in a gaming area and this is connected to a gaming machine control device has been proposed (Patent Document 1). reference). According to the apparatus of Patent Literature 1, when magnetism is detected by a magnetic detection member, the occurrence of an illegal act is notified to the outside by light or sound.

However, in conventional gaming machines and devices, the magnetism detection member may not be able to detect magnetism due to failure of the magnetism detection member itself or damage to the wiring between the magnetism detection member and the control device. In such a case, since it is not possible to determine that the magnetism cannot be detected, the game is performed in a state where the magnetism cannot be detected, and there is a possibility that an illegal act due to magnetism cannot be found. Therefore, in order to check the operation of the magnetic detection member, it is necessary to stop the game once and check the wiring, or prepare a magnet and apply it near the magnetic detection member to check the operation.
JP 2001-714 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and when the gaming machine itself determines whether or not it is in a state where it is impossible to detect magnetism by the magnetic detection member, and when it is in a state where magnetism cannot be detected. Provided is a bullet ball machine capable of reporting and suppressing damage caused by magnetism.

  That is, the invention of claim 1 is a game control device that controls a game according to game information, a game board in which a game area in which a game ball is launched is formed, and a magnetic detection member that detects magnetism directed to the game board surface. And a magnetic detection notifying means for notifying that the magnetic detection member has detected the magnetism, and electrically connecting the magnetic detection member and the magnetic detection notification means to the game control device. By doing so, the game control device recognizes the magnetic detection information by the magnetic detection member, and performs notification by the magnetic detection notification means based on the recognized detection information, and the magnetic detection member detects the magnetic detection information. A magnetism generating member for generating possible magnetism, wherein the game control device is in a detectable state in which the magnetism detecting member can detect the magnetism of the magnetism generating member A state switching unit that switches the detection state of the magnetism generating member or the magnetic detection member to a non-detectable state that the magnetic detection member cannot detect, and the magnetic detection member when the state switching unit enters the detectable state When it is determined that the magnetism is detected as normal, the determination means for determining that the magnetism detection member does not detect magnetism when the magnetism detection member is detected, and when the magnetism is detected. And an abnormality notifying means for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the magnetic detection member when the determination means does not detect magnetism.

  The invention according to claim 2 relates to the ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the magnetism generating member is an electromagnet configured not to generate magnetism in the undetectable state.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the magnetism generating member or the magnetism detecting member includes a first position where the magnetism detecting member can detect the magnetism of the magnetism generating member, and a second position where the magnetism detecting member cannot detect the magnetism. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine is attached to a driving device that changes between the two.

  The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the state switching means makes the time of the undetectable state longer than the time of the detectable state. Related to bullet ball machines.

  The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the magnetic detection notification means and the abnormality notification means are notified by a common notification device, but the contents of the notification are different from each other. This relates to the ball game machine described in 1.

  The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the determination means determines that the magnetism is illegal when the magnetic detection member detects magnetism when the state switching means makes the detection impossible state. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, a game control device that controls a game according to game information, a game board on which a game area in which a game ball is launched is formed, and a magnetism directed to the game board surface is detected. In a ball game machine comprising a magnetic detection member and a magnetic detection notification means for notifying that the magnetic detection member has detected the magnetism, the magnetic control member and the magnetic detection notification means are electrically connected to the game control device. The game control device recognizes the magnetism detection information by the magnetism detection member and connects to the magnetism detection notification means based on the recognized detection information. The game control device includes a magnetism generating member that generates magnetism that can be detected by the member, and the game control device can detect the magnetism of the magnetism generating member. A state switching means for switching the detection state of the magnetism generating member or the magnetic detection member to a non-detectable state in which the magnetic detection member cannot be detected, and the magnetism when the state switching means makes the detection possible state. A determination unit that determines that the case where the detection member detects magnetism is normal while the detection member determines that the magnetic detection member does not detect magnetism when the detection member is in a detectable state, and the detection state When the judgment means does not detect magnetism, the abnormality detection means for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the magnetic detection member is provided, so that the magnetism detection member can no longer detect the magnetism. It is possible for the gaming machine itself to determine whether or not it exists, and to notify when the magnetism cannot be detected, thereby preventing unauthorized damage caused by magnetism. Furthermore, it is possible to quickly respond to a state where magnetism cannot be detected.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 2, in the invention of claim 1, the magnetism generating member is an electromagnet configured not to generate magnetism in the non-detectable state, so that the game is hindered. Without coming, detection confirmation can be performed only when magnetic detection is necessary.

  According to the gaming machine of the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 1 or 2, the magnetism generating member or the magnetism detecting member is a first position where the magnetism detecting member can detect the magnetism of the magnetism generating member. And the magnetic detection member is attached to a drive device that changes between the second position and the second position where detection is not possible. It becomes possible to do so.

  According to the gaming machine of the invention of claim 4, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 3, the state switching means makes the time of the undetectable state longer than the time of the detectable state. Therefore, unauthorized magnetic detection can be performed without affecting unnecessary game detection without affecting the game progress.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 5, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 4, the magnetic detection notification means and the abnormality notification means are notified by a common notification device, while Since the contents of the notification are different, it is possible to effectively notify each other using a limited notification device in the ball game machine.

  According to a gaming machine according to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the determination means is configured to detect the magnetic field when the state switching means causes the detection impossible state. When the detection member detects magnetism, it is determined to be illegal magnetism, so that it is possible to determine the state of the magnetic detection member itself and also to detect the original illegal magnetism by the magnetic detection member.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a front view of an entire ball game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view of a sorting apparatus, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of FIG. 1, FIG. 6 is a block diagram schematically showing system control of the ball game machine, FIG. 7 is a flowchart relating to main processing, and FIG. 8 is a flowchart relating to interruption processing.

In the present embodiment, main word / phrase correspondence is as follows.
The game control device, the magnetic detection notification means, the state switching means, and the abnormality notification means are the main control circuit 150 shown in the block of FIG.
The magnetic detection member is the magnetic sensor 311 in FIG.
The vibration detection member is a vibration sensor 411.
The magnetism generating member is a permanent magnet 301, an electromagnet 303, or the like.
The vibration generating member is the vibration motor 401.
The correspondence between the words in the claims and the words in this example is as described above, but this example is one embodiment of the claims, and the content of the claims is not limited to the following examples. Absent.

  1 and 2 is a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the ball game machine 1, a game board 3 is detachably accommodated inside a frame 2, and an outer guide rail 4 and an inner guide rail 5 of the game ball are erected in a substantially circular shape on the game board 3. The game area 6 surrounded by the inner guide rail 5 is provided with a winning opening which is a winning area where a game ball can be won. In this embodiment, a plurality of winning holes as described below are provided in the game area 6 of the game board 3. In the figure, nails are omitted.

  First, a start winning port 10 and a special winning port 15 which is a special electric accessory are arranged below the image display device 9 provided on the center line of the game area 6, and an out port 17 is provided below the starting winning port 15. It is arranged. A normal symbol variation start gate 19 is provided on the right side of the image display device 9, and a windmill 22 is provided on the left side. The left sleeve winning port 23 and the right sleeve winning port 25 are provided below the image display device 9. (Large winning device) A left dropping winning port 27 and a right dropping winning port 29 are arranged on both sides of the 15. The display frame portion 91 forming the image display device 9 is provided with a movable piece 11 of an ordinary electric accessory, and the movable piece 11 allows or restricts the passage of the game ball into the display frame portion flow path 95. The game balls that have passed through the flow path in the display frame are guided to the sorting device 70 (see FIG. 3). In the figure, reference numeral 92 denotes an opening window of the sorting device. With respect to the special winning opening 15, reference numeral 61 denotes an opening / closing plate.

  Further, on the front side of the ball game machine 1, frame decoration lamps 35, 36, an upper ball receiving tray 32 for receiving paid out game balls, and a lower side for receiving game balls when the upper ball receiving tray 32 is saturated. A ball tray 34, a speaker 37 that emits voice and sound effects to inform the player of the game state, an operation switch 39 used to select and determine a character for the game effect, and a player's operation of firing the operation handle 112 (operation means) Accordingly, a launching device 111 and the like that shoots and fires a game ball toward the game area 6 are assembled. In addition, a detection operation switch Sh is provided for performing an operation for arbitrarily confirming whether a magnetic sensor and a vibration sensor, which will be described later, can be normally detected or an abnormal state that cannot be detected. This detection operation switch Sh is provided in the back of the narrow hole, and is activated by insertion of a wire or the like so that it is not inadvertently operated by the player.

  The launching device 111 includes an operation handle 112, a launch motor 114 that is driven by the operation of the operation handle 112, and a hitting ball (not shown) that swings intermittently by the drive of the launch motor to eject a game ball. Z). When the player holds the operation handle 112, the player's bioelectric current is detected by the touch switch 113, and the firing motor 114 is driven under the control of the launcher control board 254 (launch control circuit 176). (See FIGS. 5 and 6). The game ball launched by the launching device 111 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the outer guide rail 4 and the inner guide rail 5 erected on the game board surface. Yes. The game ball guided to the game area 6 by the firing ball guide path falls while rolling and wins each winning port, or if no winning is made anywhere, the game port 3 enters the game board 3 from the out port 17. It is discharged to the back side.

  In the image display device 9 (also serving as display means, magnetic detection notification means, vibration detection notification means, abnormality notification means, etc.) in the figure, reference numeral 43 is a variable display of symbols such as numbers, alphabets, symbols or pictures (characters). And a symbol display device 50 capable of stop display (including the temporary stop display before final display is finalized, the same applies hereinafter) 50 is an image display unit comprising a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) of the symbol display device 43, etc. is there. The normal symbol hold storage number is generated when the game ball passes through the normal symbol change start gate 19 and is stored as the number of hold times (up to four times in this example) except during the current change.

  The image display unit 50 of this embodiment has a symbol display unit configured by three symbol display regions (a left special symbol display region, a middle special symbol display region, and a right special symbol display region) arranged side by side. In the symbol display area, the determination symbol (special symbol) can be changed and stopped. In addition, a normal symbol display area 41 is provided in the image display unit 50, and two types of normal symbols “◯” and “×” can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped. The image display unit 50 may display background images (including characters, backgrounds, characters, and the like) in addition to special symbols and the like, and the background images are caused by predetermined conditions such as the start of fluctuations in special symbols. In some cases, variable display is possible. In the embodiment, the left, middle, and right special symbols displayed on the image display unit 50 are “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12”, respectively. It is a design consisting of numbers. As for the symbol display device 43, the image display unit 50 is not limited to the liquid crystal display as described above, and may be composed of organic EL, CRT, and other display means.

  On the back surface (back surface) of the game board 3, a winning port detection switch (corresponding to a game ball detecting means) for detecting the winning of the gaming ball to the winning port is provided. In this embodiment, a detection switch is provided for each winning opening. A start winning port detection switch for detecting a game ball won in the start winning port 10 is provided in the winning ball passage, and the symbol variation of the symbol display device 43 is started by detecting the winning ball. At that time, the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 10 during the special symbol variation, that is, the number of times the special symbol variation is started is the special symbol reserved memory number, except for the current variation, Memorize up to 4 times). In addition, the left sleeve winning port detection switch and the right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning port 23 and the right sleeve winning port 25, the left dropping winning port 27 and the right dropping winning port 29 winning balls A left drop winning opening detection switch and a right drop winning opening detection switch to be detected are provided on the corresponding back side of the game board.

  As described above, the start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) for detecting the game ball won in the start winning port 10 is provided in the winning ball passage, and the winning ball is detected by the start winning port detection switch. And the special symbols start to fluctuate in the left, middle and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50 in the symbol display device 43, and after the predetermined time fluctuation, the special symbols fluctuate and stop in a preset order, The combination of stop symbols is fixedly displayed. Depending on the symbol variation pattern or the like, there may be a so-called reach state or a so-called reach notice or hit notice before the special symbol is fixedly displayed. Then, if the combination of the stop symbols that is confirmed and displayed is a specific jackpot symbol combination that is a predetermined determination symbol combination, for example, a common winning combination that includes a combination of the same symbols, ). When the big win state is reached, the open / close plate 61 of the big prize opening 15 is opened and the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 is received, and the big prize opening 15 can be won.

  Here, the reach state is a stage before the display result is stopped and the display result is stopped and displayed after the special symbol variation display is started in the left, middle and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50. , A display mode for causing the player to think that a specific display mode, that is, a variable display mode in which a combination of jackpot symbols (a combination of the same symbols) has been easily displayed. In this embodiment, as one of the reach states, among the left, middle and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50, a display region (here, the middle special symbol) for displaying the final stop symbol (here, the middle special symbol). Reach fluctuation display processing is performed in which only the symbol display area) is left and temporarily stopped so that the symbols become a specific combination (for example, the same symbol) in the remaining two display areas.

  Further, in the reach state, the variation time of the special symbol (mainly the final stop special symbol) in the image display unit 50 is lengthened, or the symbol use effect using the special symbol in the image display unit 50 or the special symbol is displayed behind the special symbol. Reach action is produced by displaying the character and background. In addition, before entering the reach state, a notice (predictor) for notifying that there is a high possibility of reaching the reach state or a big hit may be produced. Examples of the notice mode include character display and afterimage display on the image display unit 50.

  Here, the sorting device 70 will be described with reference to the perspective view of FIG. The game ball that has flowed into the display frame portion flow passage 95 in the display frame portion 91 when the movable piece 11 of the ordinary electric accessory that opens and closes in the display frame portion 91 of the image display device 9 is opened is displayed in the display frame portion. 91 flows into the sorting device 70 provided at the lower right. As shown in FIG. 3 (a), the game ball P that has flowed into the device from the ball inlet 71 of the sorting device 70 rolls on the ball guide plate 72 and moves on the sorting plate portion 80 (also referred to as a croon). Led to. In the figure, reference numeral 73 is a decorative front portion of the sorting device, 74 is a ball outlet, 75 is a back channel portion, and 93 is a base plate of the sorting device.

  As understood from FIG. 3B in particular, the game ball P that has reached the ball guide plate 72 rolls on the guide rod 76 and vigorously moves around the sorting plate portion 80, while the specific winning opening 81, It enters either the first outlet 82 or the second outlet 83. A specific winning port detection switch is provided immediately below the specific winning port 81 to detect the passage of the game ball. The game balls that have passed through each of the mouths 81, 82, and 83 pass through the ball outlet 74 at the bottom of the sorting plate portion 80, and the game balls that have entered the winning opening provided in the game area 6 are also on the game board 3. It is discharged to the back and collected by a collecting plate (not shown).

  When a winning ball to the specific winning opening 81 is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch, a big win is obtained, and as in the case of the starting winning opening detection switch for detecting the game ball that has won the starting winning opening 10, A random lottery for symbol combinations is performed. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won a prize at the grand prize opening 15 is provided in the approximate center of the big prize opening 15. When each detection switch detects the winning of a game ball in each winning opening, that is, when a winning condition in the game is satisfied, a predetermined number of game balls set in advance according to the number of winning balls are set by the winning ball payout device. It will be paid out as a prize ball. The opening / closing plate 61 is closed after a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or when the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball count switch at the big winning opening 15 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). Has been.

  In addition, the count is effective within about 2 seconds while the grand prize opening 15 is open or after the grand prize opening 15 is closed. In the embodiment, the maximum number of times is 15 (15 rounds), and the open / close plate 61 ( It is designed to repeat the opening of special electric equipment. Such opening of the opening / closing plate 61 a predetermined number of times is also called a special game (big hit game).

  Further, the ball game machine 1 of this embodiment is a model having a probability variation function as a bonus game, and the jackpot special symbol combination when the jackpot is established is a probability variation symbol '1', '3', '5', In the case of an odd number of '7', '9', and '11' (hereinafter, the combination of the special symbols is referred to as a specific symbol), in addition to the occurrence of a jackpot (special gaming state) A probability variation occurs after the jackpot is finished, that is, a probability variation state (high probability state: the next jackpot occurrence probability based on winning at the start winning opening 10 is higher than the normal gaming state (low probability state: 1/315) in normal times. 7/315). The probability fluctuation state and the time reduction state are continued until the next jackpot. In addition, when the jackpot is established, the jackpot symbol combination is a regular symbol which is an ordinary symbol of “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “10”, “12” When the special symbol combination is referred to as a non-specific symbol.) After the jackpot is over, the normal gaming state (low probability state: 1/315) is assumed, and the normal gaming state continues until the next jackpot. Note that when the jackpot is again established at the probability variation pattern in the probability variation state, the probability variation state is entered again after the jackpot ends.

  In addition to the above-described winning-port detection switch, those provided on the back of the game board include a movable piece solenoid that opens and closes a movable piece 11 that determines whether or not a game ball can enter the distribution device 70, and a large winning port 15 There is a large winning opening opening solenoid that opens and closes the open / close plate 61, and a normal symbol variation start gate has a gate detection switch for detecting a passing game ball.

  By detecting the game ball passing through the gate 19 with the gate detection switch, the variation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area 41 of the image display unit 50 is started. When the symbol that is confirmed and displayed in the normal symbol display area 41 after being changed is “O” that is a win, it is a small hit (per normal symbol), and the movable piece 11 is expanded and opened for a predetermined time. To do.

  As can be understood from the structure of the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, whether or not a privilege game that is in a probability variation state after the special game is executed depending on which symbol the special symbol combination drawn when the jackpot is established becomes Is divided. In particular, a lottery result of a special symbol combination that is drawn when a jackpot is established by winning a special winning opening 81 of the distribution device 70 is also used as an opportunity. In the case of the ball game machine of the embodiment, a magnet is used to change the flow path of the game ball in the game area 6 to intentionally cause the game ball to flow into the display frame section flow path 95, or on the sorting plate section 80. There is a risk of fraud such as making it easier to win the specific winning opening 81 by operating the rolling of the game ball. In addition, the flow of game balls in the game area 6 is similarly applied by applying vibration or impact to the machine frame, glass frame, glass window, or game ball storage tray of a ball game machine, etc. Improper acts such as changing the path and intentionally allowing the game ball to flow into the flow path 95 in the display frame or operating the rolling of the game ball on the sorting tray 80 to make it easier to win the specific winning slot 81 There is also the danger of. As a result, execution and continuation of special games (big hit games) will occur outside the original game, which may cause unforeseen disadvantages to the game facility operator and detect illegal acts against gaming machines at an early stage. There is a need.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in order to detect the above-mentioned fraud early, the bullet ball game machine 1 of the embodiment has a first magnetic sensor 311 as a magnetic detection member for detecting magnetism directed to the game board surface. The second magnetic sensor 312, the third magnetic sensor 313, the fourth magnetic sensor 314, the fifth magnetic sensor 315, the sixth magnetic sensor 316, and the seventh magnetic sensor 317 are provided inside the display frame portion 91 of the image display device 9. It has been. The region (sensitivity limit) in which magnetic detection by the first magnetic sensor can be performed is a detection region M1 indicated by a broken line. Similarly, the detection regions M2, M3, M4, M5 are sequentially applied to the second to seventh magnetic sensors. M6 and M7. As can be seen from the arrangement of the magnetic sensors, the route from the hit game ball rolling in the game area 6 to the vicinity of the movable piece 11 is intensively monitored. In particular, in the case of the flow path for one game ball provided with the second magnetic sensor 312 and the third magnetic sensor 313, in a place where fraud is easily performed in accordance with the start timing of the opening and closing member such as the movable piece 11. Therefore, it is a place where it is highly necessary to provide a magnetic sensor. In addition, a vibration sensor 411 is provided as a vibration detection member that detects vibration of the game board surface. The vibration sensor 411 is provided inside the display frame 91 close to the movable piece 11 and the sorting device 70. In the case of a ball game machine provided with the operation switch 39 as in the embodiment, the vibration sensor 411 provided at a position separated from the operation switch 39 as much as possible detects vibrations caused by the operation of the operation switch. It is possible to suppress false detection.

  As described in the background art, there may be a case where an abnormality cannot be detected due to a failure of the magnetic sensor or the vibration sensor itself or damage to the wiring between the magnetic sensor or the vibration sensor and the control device (see FIG. 4). In the ball game machine of the embodiment, the magnetic sensor that generates magnetism that can be detected by the magnetic sensor is arranged in the vicinity of the magnetic sensor, and the magnetic sensor is in a detectable state that can detect magnetism by switching the state of the magnetic sensor. Is determined to be normal by detecting magnetism, and is determined to be abnormal when the magnetic sensor has not detected magnetism in the detection possible state.

  In the embodiment, the magnetism generating member includes a first permanent magnet 301, a second permanent magnet 302, a third permanent magnet 305, a first electromagnet 303, and a second electromagnet 304. Since the electromagnet is not energized when the magnetic sensor is in a non-detectable state, it is not excited and does not generate magnetism. In the case of an electromagnet, the excitation can be switched quickly. About the 1st thru | or 3rd permanent magnet, the permanent magnet is each attached to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd drive device 321,322,323 in order so that the distance of a magnet and a magnetic sensor can be changed. The illustrated third driving device 323 also operates as an accessory in the image display device 9.

  The schematic diagram of FIG. 4 is used to show the distance relationship between the permanent magnet and the magnetic sensor along with the movement of the driving device. The first permanent magnet 301 is embedded in the tip portion of the first drive device 321. In the illustrated first drive device 321 represented by a solid line, the first permanent magnet 301 is in the detection region M1 of the first magnetic sensor 311. Therefore, the first magnetic sensor can detect magnetism. The position of the first drive device at this time is the first position (detectable state). Next, when the first driving device is rotated by the motor Mo below the first driving device to move to the position indicated by the two-dot chain line, the first permanent magnet 301 is detected as being the sensitivity limit of the first magnetic sensor 311. Out of the region M1. Therefore, the magnetism cannot be detected by the first magnetic sensor. The position of the first drive device at this time is the second position (undetectable state). Reference numeral st is a rotation shaft of the first driving device, Cs is a signal cable for electrically connecting the first magnetic sensor 311 and the later relay circuit 171 (see FIG. 6), and Cm is a motor Mo and the relay circuit 171. Is a signal cable for electrically connecting the two.

  Of course, the relationship between the driving of the second and third driving devices 322 and 323 disclosed in FIG. 2 and the detection of the magnetic sensor is the same as described in FIG. Contrary to the case shown in the figure, a magnetic sensor, which is a magnetic detection member, can be attached to the drive device, and a permanent magnet can be arranged on the display frame portion 91 for magnetic detection. By changing the position state of the driving device, the driving device can be set to a second position that cannot be detected in normal times, and the game is not hindered. For example, NRS-801 manufactured by NEC TOKIN Corporation can be used as the magnetic sensor of the ball game machine of the embodiment.

  In addition, the vibration generating member of the embodiment is composed of a vibration motor 401, and a vibration sensor 411 is provided as a vibration detecting member for detecting the vibration of the game board surface. As understood from FIG. 2, the vibration motor 401 is attached in the vicinity of the vibration sensor 411, and the vibration motor is the same member as the member to which the vibration sensor is attached, that is, the display frame portion 91 of the image display device 9. Installed inside. Therefore, the vibration of the vibration generating member is reliably detected by the vibration detecting member, and the detection sensitivity is improved. For example, OS-825A-N20Z manufactured by Nippon Aleph Co., Ltd. can be used for the vibration sensor of the ball game machine of the embodiment.

  5, reference numeral 240 is a storage tank for storing game balls, 241 is a tank rail, 242 is a frame external output terminal board, 243 is a lamp relay board, 244 is a power receiving board, 245 is a prize ball sensor relay board, and 246 is a board surface External output terminal board, 247 is a relay board, 248 is an audio control board, 249 is an FG relay board, 250 is a main control board, 251 is a power supply board, 252 is a lamp control board, 253 is a payout control board, 254 is a launcher A control board, 255 is a card interface connection part, 256 is a power plug, 257 is a symbol control board, 260 is a control board housing case, and G is a ground wire. The sub control board is arranged directly below the main control board. The board is connected to a later-described game facility management computer HC through the board external output terminal board 246, and signals are transmitted and received.

  Control of symbol variation, notification of detection of magnetism and vibration, and notification of detection of sensor abnormality in the symbol display device 43 are performed via the main control circuit 150 and the sub control circuit 170 shown in FIG. And the display control circuit 160 for connecting the image display device 9 to the image display device 9. Although not shown, predetermined power is supplied to each control circuit from the power supply device (within the power supply board 251).

  The main control circuit 150 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a computer having a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit connecting the computer and the sub-control circuit 170, etc., and a relay circuit connected to the computer and the special prize opening 15 The game control device is configured by an input / output circuit that connects 171 and the like, and controls the game according to the game information. The CPU in the circuit includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, various timers, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as jackpot occurrence probability and small hits (expanding and releasing the movable piece 11). Random numbers and the like that determine the probability of occurrence per ordinary symbol to be generated are also generated. In the embodiment, the CPU, in the embodiment, jackpot winning / non-winning determining means, small hitting / non-winning determining means, setting means, control means, storage means, special game execution control means, privilege game execution control means, time setting means, measurement means, game progress control Means, game progress detection means, special symbol determination means, symbol variation mode selection means, continuation means, prohibition means, magnetic detection notification means, vibration detection notification means, state switching means, determination means, abnormality notification means, magnetic sensor detection start setting Means, vibration sensor detection start setting means, etc., and the processing related to each means listed is variously calculated in cooperation with the RAM, ROM, etc. in the main control circuit 150, so that a ball game machine The game progress in 1 is controlled. The RAM corresponds to various storage means such as a success / failure determination number of times storage means, a storage area for the detection signal of the start winning opening detection switch and the detection signal of the gate detection switch, and for various random values generated by the CPU. It has a storage area, a storage area and flags for temporarily storing various data (command data), and a work area for the CPU, and stores various data such as special symbol information (acquired values of each counter) to be described later. . Further, in addition to the game control program and control data written in the ROM, determination values such as jackpots in each game state to be described later are written.

  The sub-control circuit 170 of the ball game machine of this example includes a light emission control circuit 176 for performing light emission control of various lamps and the like, a computer having a CPU, RAM, and ROM, the computer and the main control circuit 150, and the like. It is comprised from the input circuit which connects these circuits. The CPU in the circuit 170 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs calculation control. The RAM has a storage area, a work area for the CPU, and the like, and stores various data such as an acquisition value of a counter as in the RAM of the main control circuit 150. Further, various data necessary for sub-control and data necessary for each notification are written in the ROM. The sub control circuit 170 is a setting unit, an updated value acquisition unit that acquires an updated random value, an acquired value determination unit that determines an acquired random value, a magnetic detection notification unit, a vibration detection notification unit, a state switching unit, a determination unit, an abnormality It corresponds to a notification means. The light emission control circuit 176 in the sub control circuit 170 is connected to lamp indicators 35 and 36 and other light emitters, LEDs, and the like.

  The display control circuit 160 is a display control means and corresponds to a magnetic detection notification means, a vibration detection notification means, and an abnormality notification means. The display control circuit 160 is an input that connects the computer with the CPU, RAM, and ROM, and the sub-control circuit 170. A circuit and an output circuit for connecting the computer and the symbol display device 43 are formed. The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs calculation control. The RAM has a storage area, a work area for the CPU, and the like, and stores various data such as counter acquisition values as in the RAMs of the main control circuit 150 and the sub control circuit 170. Further, display data for the symbol display device 43, symbol data such as various display programs, image data required for detection notification, and the like are written in the ROM. The display control circuit 160 corresponds to a notification device together with the main control circuit 150, and game images (special symbols, normal symbols, characters, landscapes) displayed on the image display device 9 (particularly, the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43). Etc.) from the main control circuit 150, display data is set and display control is performed.

  The relay circuit 171 includes a start winning port 11, a large winning port 15, a gate 19, and switches related to a specific winning port of the distribution device 70, a driving solenoid, a magnetic sensor, and a magnetism generating member. The electromagnet, the driving member (drive motor), the vibration sensor, the vibration motor of the vibration generating member, the detection operation switch Sh, and the like are electrically connected. The payout control circuit 175 is connected to the lending payout device 116, the launch control circuit 176, and the like, and the launch control circuit 176 is connected to the launch device 111. Also, a prize ball payout device 115 is connected to the payout control circuit 175 and the photo distribution circuit 174. An audio control circuit 173 is connected to the output circuit of the sub control circuit 170, and a speaker 37 is connected to the circuit 173. As for the voice control circuit 173, a control CPU, a control data ROM, and a control data RAM are appropriately provided (not shown), and various game commands transmitted from the main control circuit 150 and the sub control circuit 170 are provided. (Reach, jackpot, jackpot, special game state execution, bonus game state execution, notification of each game state, magnetism, vibration detection, sensor abnormality detection, etc.) are received and voices corresponding to various commands are executed Is done. In this example, the light emission control circuit 176 and the sound control circuit 173 correspond to magnetic detection notification means and abnormality notification means.

  In this ball game machine 1, a notification when magnetism is detected by a magnetic detection member (magnetic sensor), a notification of detection abnormality when the magnetism is not detected when the magnetic sensor is in a detectable state, a vibration detection Each notification state, such as notification when vibration is detected by a member (vibration sensor) and notification of abnormal detection when vibration is not detected when the vibration sensor is in a vibration state, is information regarding various notification contents. Is output to the outside of the gaming machine and recognized through the player's perception. For example, the image is displayed on the symbol display device 43 (image display unit 50) via the display control circuit 160 as an image, video, text, or the like. In addition to this, sound and sound effects are displayed on the speaker 37 via the sound control circuit 173, and are expressed as changes in emission color on the lamp indicators 35 and 36, etc. via the light emission control circuit 176. Furthermore, the state is transmitted from the main control circuit 150 of the ball game machine to the game facility management computer HC, and the facility manager also grasps the detection of magnetism and vibration of the ball game machine or sensor abnormality detection. It is.

  As described for each control circuit, the magnetic detection notification means, the vibration detection notification means, and the abnormality notification means are the main control circuit 150, the display control circuit 160, and the image display device 9 (in particular, the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43). ), At least one of a sound control circuit 173 (speaker 37) and a light emission control circuit 176 (lamp indicators 35, 36, etc.), and at least one of them is used as a common notification device to execute notification. May be.

  As main counters of the CPU of the main control circuit 150 in the embodiment, there are a plurality of types of counters including a C1 counter. Up to four numerical values acquired at predetermined times for each counter are stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150. The numerical value of each counter stored in the RAM is cleared after a series of game operation processes based on the counter. The operation of each counter is shown below.

  The C1 counter has a random number: Q1 and a random number range: 0-314. This counter corresponds to the success / failure determination means in the ball game machine 1, is a random number counter for determining jackpot and miss, and is a counter for lottery determination based on detection of game balls. This starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each special symbol main random number update process described later. When the numerical value reaches “314”, it returns to “0” again and is incremented. repeat. The value of the counter is acquired when the game ball wins (enters) the start winning opening 10 and is detected by the start winning opening detection switch, and is a predetermined jackpot value, which is a normal symbol combination in this embodiment. It is contrasted with '3' during normal times (low probability state), and '3', '53', '113', '173' when the probability variation state (high probability state) is a probability variable symbol combination. , '227', '281', and '331', it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In addition, since the game ball may win (enter a ball) at the start winning opening 10 and the random number value of the C1 counter may be acquired again until the determination of whether or not is completed, the stored acquisition value ( The updated acquisition numerical value) is temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 for each entry of the start winning opening 10 without including the acquisition value currently being determined, and is sequentially subjected to determination.

  The C2 counter has a random number: Q2 and a random number range: 0-11. When the jackpot is established, the C2 counter determines a confirmed jackpot special symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped in the left, middle, and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50. The C2 counter starts from “0” when the power of the ball game machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time the special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. When it reaches “11”, it repeats returning to “0” again. . The random value of the C2 counter is acquired when a winning ball to the starting winning port 10 is detected by the starting winning port detecting switch, and does not include the currently determined acquired value, and is the maximum for each winning of the starting winning port 10. Four of them are temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 and used for sequential determination. It is also acquired when a winning to the specific winning opening 81 of the distribution device 70 is detected by the specific winning opening detecting switch and is temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150. To the numerical value of the C2 counter, a definite jackpot stop special symbol combination corresponding to each random value is assigned in advance. In the embodiment, as shown in Table 1 below, the special symbol corresponding to the acquired random number values “0” to “11” of the C2 counter is finally displayed as a confirmed big hit stop symbol combination. In this embodiment, the C2 counter for the jackpot symbol random number is determined based on the obtained numerical value, in addition to setting the bonus special symbol, whether or not the probability variation state is set, etc. A game produced by the gaming machine acts as a game control means in the main control circuit 150.

  The C3, C4, and C5 counters are used for determining a special symbol combination that is to be confirmed and stopped and displayed in each image display area of the image display unit 50 when the result of the big hit determination by the C1 counter is out. The C3 counter (random number: Q3, random number range: 0-11) is the left special symbol in the left special symbol display area, the C4 counter (random number: Q4, random number range: 0-11) is the right special symbol in the right special symbol display area, The C5 counter (random number: Q5, random number range: 0 to 11) corresponds to the middle special symbol in the middle special symbol display area (final stop symbol display area).

  The C3 counter starts from '0' when the power of the ball game machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time the special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. After reaching '11', it starts again from '0' The addition is repeated. The C4 counter starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the value of the C3 counter returns to “0” again. After reaching “11”, the C4 counter starts from “0” again. Begins and repeats addition. Further, the C5 counter starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the numerical value of the C4 counter returns to “0” again. Begins and repeats addition. Thereby, even if each random number range of the C3 to C5 counter is the same, it is possible to avoid the C3 to C5 counter from being synchronized (added in the same combination).

  Symbols corresponding to the random number values are assigned in advance to the random number values of the C3 to C5 counters. In this embodiment, as shown in Table 2 below, special symbols corresponding to the obtained random numbers “0” to “11” of the C3 to C5 counter are assigned. Each time a winning ball is detected by the start winning port detection switch, a combination of random numbers acquired from the C3 to C5 counter is displayed in the left, middle, and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50 at the time of detachment. The fixed stop special symbol is determined. Further, the acquired random number values of the C3 to C5 counters are temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 for each winning prize of the start winning opening 10 without including the currently determined acquired value.

  The C6 counter is an effect random number counter for selecting a variation pattern of special symbol variation from the first table pattern to the fourth table pattern in Tables 3 to 6 below, and the random number range is 0 to 198. The effect random number counter starts from “0” when the ball game machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time the special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. When the numerical value becomes “198”, it is reset to “0” again. Return and repeat addition. The number obtained by the counter for the effect random number is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 in a predetermined number, and in the embodiment, up to four numbers are stored for each of the starting winning holes 10 without including the numerical value being determined. When the jackpot winning determination result by the jackpot winning determination random number in the normal gaming state (low probability) is a win, the variation patterns 11, 12, 13 of the first table pattern are used, and when the same winning determination result is out, the second table From the pattern, if there is a reach, the variation patterns 21, 22, 23 are used, and if there is no reach, the variation patterns 24, 25, 26 are used. When the jackpot winning determination result by the jackpot winning determination random number in the probability fluctuation state (high probability, probability changing) is winning, the variation patterns 31, 32, 33 of the third table pattern are used, and when the same winning determination result is out, From the fourth table pattern, if the reach is present, the variation patterns 41, 42 and 43 are used, and if there is no reach, the variation patterns 44, 45 and 46 are used. According to this example, the production variation time is also selected.

  The C7 counter has a random number: Q7 and a random number range: 0-49. The C7 counter determines whether or not the reach state is reached when the result of determining whether or not the big hit is determined by the C1 counter. Only the final stop symbol display area (medium special symbol display area in this example) is left, and the special symbols are temporarily stopped (stop-displayed) in a specific combination (the same symbol in this example) in the remaining two display areas. Determine whether or not.

  This C7 counter starts from “0” when the ball game machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time the special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. When the random number value becomes “49”, it is reset to “0” again. Return and repeat the addition. The random value of the C7 counter is acquired when a winning ball to the starting winning port 10 is detected by the starting winning port detection switch, and when the jackpot determination result is out, the numerical value is determined in advance. It is judged whether or not the reach state is established by comparing with the established value. In this embodiment, the reach establishment value is ‘24’ or ‘49’, and when the acquisition value of the C7 counter becomes the reach establishment value, the reach state is established in the special symbol. The acquired random number value of the C7 counter is temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 for each winning of the start winning opening 10 without including the currently determined acquired value, and is sequentially used for determination. . In this embodiment, when the big hit determination result by the C1 counter is a big win, the reach state is always established for the special symbol, so the C7 counter is not used.

  The C8 counter has a random number: Q8 and a random number range: 0-3. The C8 counter is used to determine a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display area 41 of the image display unit 50 and to determine whether or not it is correct. When the ball game machine 1 is turned on, it starts from “0” and is incremented by 1 every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. When the random number value becomes “3”, it returns to “0” again. The addition is repeated. The random number value of the C8 counter is acquired when a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 19 is detected by the gate detection switch, and a maximum of four except for the normal symbol being displayed is the main control circuit. The data is temporarily stored in 150 RAMs and used for sequential determination.

  In the embodiment, when the winning probability of the normal symbol is ½, and the acquired numerical value of the C8 counter is “0”, “3”, “○” is displayed per normal symbol, and the acquired numerical value is “1”. In the case of ',' 2 ', the symbol is out of normal and “×” is displayed. In the normal game state (low probability state) per normal symbol, the movable piece 11 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is released once per second, and in the probability variation state (high probability state) per normal symbol. The movable piece 11 is released three times for 2 seconds. Note that the movable piece 11 is not opened in the case of the normal symbol deviating.

  In addition to these counters, various other counters necessary for the game are provided. The plurality of flags provided in the main control circuit 150 include a jackpot flag, a start winning prize winning flag, a jackpot end flag, a reach flag, a probability variation setting flag, a specific winning prize winning flag, a magnetic sensor detection test flag, and a vibration sensor detection test. Other examples include a normal symbol per unit (small hit) flag, a waiting flag, and the like. These flags are all set to 0 at the initial setting. In addition, a counter for the number of rounds performed during the special game, a time measurement, a magnetic sensor, a detection time measurement timer by a vibration sensor, and the like are also provided.

  Processing executed by the main control circuit 150 of the ball game machine 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the following flowchart. The CPU of the main control circuit 150 executes the main process M according to various programs stored in the ROM of the same circuit. In the main process M, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 7, initial setting (S1), magnetic sensor detection test start setting (S2), vibration sensor detection test start setting (S3), interrupt prohibition as sensor operation confirmation Processing (S4), special symbol main random number update processing (S5), interrupt permission processing (S6), and interrupt processing (S10) are performed.

  In the initial setting (S1), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, interrupt time setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. In the magnetic sensor detection test start setting (S2), the magnetic sensor detection test flag is set to ON, and the sensor detection start timer until the magnetic sensor detection is set in advance as, for example, 1 second, and the detection time by the magnetic sensor is set in advance. The predetermined time is set to 5 seconds, for example. In the vibration sensor detection test start setting (S3), the vibration sensor detection test flag is set to ON, and the sensor detection start timer until the vibration sensor detection is set in advance as, for example, 1 second, and the detection time by the vibration sensor is set in advance. The predetermined time is set to 5 seconds, for example. The main process M is repeated every interruption time, but the initial setting (S1), the magnetic sensor detection test start setting (S2), and the vibration sensor detection test start setting (S3) are necessary only when the power is turned on. It is executed only in the first order and is not executed thereafter.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S4), in the embodiment, even if the interrupt process (S10) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until a predetermined interrupt permission condition is satisfied. In the special symbol main random number update process (S5), the random number value of each counter related to the special symbol is incremented by 1 every time the update process (S5) is performed, and when the upper limit value of the corresponding random number is reached, Returning to 0 ', addition starts again. Each updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150. In the interrupt permission process (S6), permission is given to the interrupt process (S10) that enters every 4 msec.

  In the interrupt process (S10), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 8, the output process (S100), the input process (S200), the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S300), the winning switch detection process (S400). ), Normal operation processing (S500), special operation processing (S1000), reserved ball number processing (S1500), magnetic sensor processing (S1600), vibration sensor processing (S1700), and other processing (S1800).

  In the output process (S100), the presence or absence of output data is confirmed in the command buffer of the RAM of the main control circuit 150 by each process, and if there is output data, the output data in the output buffer is sent to each control circuit. Is output. If there is no output data, no data is output and the process ends. The output data includes commands for various game states such as a special game state, a privilege game state, and a probability variation state. In addition, there are also commands relating to detection by a magnetic sensor, detection by a vibration sensor, sensor abnormality, and the like. Detection information output from the main control circuit 150 to each control circuit is one of the output data. Therefore, the output process (S100) corresponds to a detection information output process.

  In the input process (S200), when there are various detection switches provided in the ball and ball game machine 1, detection information by the magnetic sensor and vibration sensor disclosed in FIG. A signal is input to the main control circuit 150 which is a control device.

  In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S300), similar to the special symbol main random number update process (S3) performed in the main process M, various random numbers related to normal symbols and special symbols are updated. Is done.

  In the winning switch detection process (S400), as can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 9, whether the game ball has won the start winning opening 10, that is, the game ball has entered the starting winning opening 10 is detected as the start winning opening. It is confirmed whether it was detected by the switch (S401). When there is a game ball winning at the start winning opening, it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved balls for special symbols stored in the RAM (corresponding to the detection number storage means) of the main control circuit 150 is 4 or more. (S402). Here, when the number of reserved balls is 4 or more, since the set limit of the number of reserved balls is exceeded, the winning switch detection process (S400) ends. When the number of reserved balls is not 4 or more (less than 4), the number of game balls detected by the start winning port detection switch is added to the number of reserved balls for the special symbol (S403). Subsequently, a random number value related to the special symbol stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 is acquired, and the acquired random number is saved (stored) in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls (S404). ), The process ends. The random numbers acquired in S404 are jackpot winning / no-go determining random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, special symbol data random numbers, production random numbers, and the like. The acquired random number is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls. For example, when the current number of reserved balls is 1, the random number value is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls 1 It is saved in the same manner according to the number of reserved balls.

  If there is no confirmation of winning at the start winning opening in S401, the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol variation start gate 19 is confirmed by the gate detection switch (S405), and if the gate passes, the RAM of the main control circuit 150 It is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved balls for the normal symbol stored in is 4 or more (S406). Here, when the number of reserved balls is 4 or more, since the set limit of the number of reserved balls is exceeded, the winning switch detection process (S400) ends. If the number of reserved balls is not 4 or more (less than 4), the number of detected game balls detected by the gate detection switch is added to the number of reserved balls for the normal symbol (S407). Subsequently, a random number value related to the normal symbol stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 is acquired, and the acquired random number is saved (stored) at the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls (S408). ), The process ends. The random number acquired in S408 is a small hit (per normal symbol) determination random number or the like.

  If there is no passage detection of the game ball to the normal symbol variation start gate 19 in S405, winning in the specific winning port 81 in the distribution device 70 is confirmed by the specific winning port detection switch (S409), and the main control circuit 150 It is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved balls for special symbols stored in the RAM is zero (S410). If there is no detection of the specific winning opening detection switch, or if the number of reserved balls for special symbols is not 0 (1 or more), the winning switch detection process (S400) ends. If there is a detection of the specific winning opening detection switch and the number of reserved balls for the special symbol is 0, the specific winning flag is set to ON (S411), and the confirmed big hit special stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 The random number value Q2 (see Table 1 and the like) of the symbol combination is acquired, and the acquired random number is saved (stored) in the RAM address (S412), and the process S400 ends.

  In the normal operation process (S500), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 10, it is confirmed whether or not the movable piece 11 is currently being opened and opened (S501). If the movable piece is not opened, the main control is performed. It is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved balls for normal symbols stored in the RAM of the circuit is 0. If the number of reserved balls is 0, the processing is terminated as it is. If the number of reserved balls for the normal symbol is not 0, the acquired random number value for the small hit (per normal symbol) is loaded (read) (S503), and is the probability variation state (probability variation: high probability state)? It is confirmed whether or not the probability variation setting flag is ON (S504). If the probability variation state is not the state, the presence / absence of a small hit in the normal gaming state (low probability state) depends on whether the stored acquisition value Q8 of the C8 counter is “0” or “3”. If it is confirmed (S505) and the acquired value Q8 is not the value, and if Q8 is '1' or '2', the processing of S500 ends. When there is a small hit at the low probability, when the acquired value Q8 matches the value, the opening process I of the movable piece 11 is executed (S506), and the process of S500 ends. In the movable piece release process I, the movable piece is released once for one second.

  In the case of the probability variation state in S504, the presence / absence of a small hit in the probability variation state (high probability state) is confirmed by whether or not the stored acquisition value Q8 of the C8 counter is “0” or “3” (S507). If the acquired value Q8 is not the value, and if Q8 is “1” or “2”, the process of S500 ends. When there is a small hit at the time of low probability, if the acquired value Q8 matches the value, the opening process II of the movable piece 11 is executed (S508), and the process of S500 ends. In the movable piece release process II, the movable piece 11 is released three times for 2 seconds.

  If the movable piece 11 is currently being opened and opened in S501, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined opening time of the movable piece has passed (S509). When the opening time has elapsed, the movable piece is closed (S510), and the processing of S500 ends. When the opening time has not elapsed, the processing of S500 ends.

  In the special operation process (S1000), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 11, whether the special operation status is 1 (S1010), whether the special operation status is 2 (S1020), or whether the special operation status is 3 or not. It is confirmed whether or not (S1030). When the special operation status corresponds to each predetermined value, the process proceeds to a special symbol standby process (S1100), a special symbol variation process (S1200), and a special symbol confirmation process (S1300). When the special operation status does not correspond to any one of 1, 2, and 3, that is, when the special operation status is 4, special electric accessory processing (S1400) is performed.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1100) when the special action status is 1 in S1010, as understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. Is not 0, it is necessary for special symbol jackpot determination processing (S1130), special symbol selection processing (S1140), special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S1160), special symbol random number shift processing (S1170), special symbol variation start, etc. As a process, a special symbol variation start setting process (S1180) is executed, the special operation status is set to 2 (S1113), and if waiting, the waiting is canceled (waiting flag is set to OFF) (S1114). The process of S1100 ends.

  If the number of special symbol reserve balls is 0 in S1101, it is confirmed whether or not the specific winning award winning flag is ON for the presence / absence of a special winning award (S1102). The special game can be continued, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S1103), the special winning opening prize flag is set to OFF (S1104), and the round counter is set 15 times in the embodiment (S1105). The operation status is set to 4 (S1106). If it is waiting, the waiting is canceled (the waiting flag is set to OFF) (S1114), and the processing of S1100 ends.

  If there is no winning in the specific winning slot in S1102, it is confirmed whether or not the image display unit 50 is changing the special symbol (whether it is in the standby screen) (S1107). When the standby screen is displayed, SW processing (processing by the detection operation switch described in detail in FIG. 18) is performed (S1120), and the processing of S1100 ends. If it is not in the standby screen, standby screen setting processing for setting the image display unit 50 to the standby screen is performed (S1108), and the standby flag is set to ON to set the standby screen (S1109). Then, a magnetic sensor detection test start setting and a vibration sensor detection test start setting for confirming the operation of the magnetic sensor and the vibration sensor are performed (S1110, S1111), and the processing of S1100 ends. In the magnetic sensor detection start setting, the magnetic sensor detection test flag is set to ON, and in the embodiment, the sensor detection start timer is set to 1 second as a predetermined time as a preparation time until the start, and the magnetic detection time is set in advance. A time setting of 5 seconds is performed. In the vibration sensor detection start setting, the vibration sensor detection test flag is set to ON, and in the embodiment, the sensor detection start timer is set to 1 second as a predetermined time as a preparation time until the start, and the vibration detection time is predetermined. A time setting of 5 seconds is performed.

  In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S1130), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 14, the jackpot determination random number stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 150 is loaded as a determination value (S1131), and the probability variation state The address of the RAM in which the jackpot determination value table that defines the jackpot value in the time (in the high probability state) and the normal gaming state (in the low probability state) is stored is set (S1132). Subsequently, whether or not the current probability variation state (high probability state: during certain variation) is determined by whether or not the probability variation setting flag is in the ON state (S1133). When the probability change is in progress, whether or not the jackpot is established is confirmed based on whether or not the jackpot winning value in the high probability state matches the jackpot winning determination random number loaded in S1131 (S1134). If the probability is not changed in S1133, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot is established based on whether or not the jackpot value in the low probability state matches the jackpot determination random number loaded in S1131 (S1135). In any case, when the match of the jackpot determination random number is confirmed, the jackpot is established, and the jackpot flag is set to ON (S1136). When the jackpot is not established in S1134 and S1135, the special symbol jackpot determination process (S1130) ends.

  In the fixed stop special symbol determination process (S1140), a special symbol to be fixed (final) stopped and displayed on the image display unit 50 is determined. As understood from the flowchart of FIG. 15, in this fixed stop special symbol determination process (S1140), it is first confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag is in the ON state (S1141). When the flag is in an ON state, that is, when the jackpot (special game execution is possible), the stored acquired numerical value Q2 of the C2 counter is read, and the predetermined symbol described above is obtained for the acquired numerical value Q2. (See Table 1) is determined as a confirmed jackpot stop symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped on the image display unit 50 (S1142).

  If it is determined in S1141 that the jackpot flag is not in an ON state, that is, it is determined that the jackpot flag is off, random numbers Q3 to Q5 of the C3 to C5 counter are acquired (S1143), and all the acquired numerical values Q3 to Q5 match. It is confirmed whether or not (S1144). If all the numerical values Q3 to Q5 match, it is subsequently determined whether or not there is a reach, here, whether or not the stored and acquired numerical value Q7 of the C7 counter is '24' or '49' (S1145). If it is confirmed that there is no reach (the reach flag is in the OFF state), the obtained numerical value Q4 of the C4 counter (for the right special symbol) is incremented by 1, and the obtained value and the obtained numerical values Q3 and Q5 of the C3 and C5 counters are added. Then, the predetermined symbol is determined as a special symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped (S1146). On the other hand, if it is confirmed in S1145 that the reach is present (the reach flag is in the ON state), the acquired numerical value Q5 of the C5 counter (for medium special symbol) is incremented by 1, and the acquired value and the acquired numerical value Q3 of the C3 and C4 counters. , Q4 is determined as a special symbol combination for which a special symbol predetermined for Q4 is displayed to be confirmed and stopped (S1147).

  In S1144, if at least one of the acquired numerical values Q3 to Q5 of the C3 to C5 counter is different, it is confirmed whether or not the acquired numerical value Q3 of the C3 counter matches the acquired numerical value Q4 of the C4 counter ( S1148) If both values match, it is further confirmed whether or not there is a reach (S1149). When it is determined that there is no reach, the acquired numerical value Q4 of the C4 counter is incremented by 1, and a special symbol predetermined for the value and the acquired numerical values Q3 and Q5 of the C3 and C5 counters is confirmed and stopped. To be determined as a special symbol combination (S1146). On the other hand, if it is determined in S1149 that there is a reach, the special symbol predetermined for the acquired numerical values Q3 to Q5 of the C3 to C5 counter is determined as a special symbol combination that is fixedly stopped and displayed (S1150). ).

  If the acquired numerical value Q3 of the C3 counter does not match the acquired numerical value Q4 of the C4 counter in S1148, it is subsequently confirmed whether or not there is a reach (S1151). When it is confirmed that there is a reach, a numerical value obtained by changing the acquired numerical value Q4 of the C4 counter to the same numerical value as the acquired numerical value Q3 of the C3 counter, and adding 1 to the acquired numerical value Q3 of the C3 counter. The special symbols determined in advance for these numerical values and the obtained numerical value Q3 of the C3 counter are determined as the special symbol combinations to be displayed in a fixed stop state (S1152). On the other hand, if it is confirmed in S1151 that there is no reach, the predetermined special symbol is determined as a special symbol combination that is fixedly stopped and displayed for the obtained numerical values Q3 to Q5 of the C3 to C5 counter. (S1150).

  In the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S1160), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 16, whether or not the probability variation state (high probability state: probabilistic variation is in progress) depends on whether or not the probability variation setting flag is ON. Confirmed (S1161). If it is not under certainty, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag is in the ON state (S1162). If the jackpot flag is in the ON state (the jackpot is established), the jackpot of the normal gaming state (low probability state) is shown in Table 3 above. Any variation pattern is selected from the first table pattern (S1163). When the jackpot flag is not in the ON state (that is, in the case of losing), any variation pattern is selected from the second table pattern in Table 3 as losing from the normal gaming state (low probability state) (S1164). If the probability change is in S1161, one of the change patterns is selected from the third table pattern of Table 5 as a jackpot of the probability change state (high probability state) (S1167). When the jackpot flag is not in the ON state (that is, when it is off), one of the variation patterns is selected from the fourth table pattern of Table 6 above as a failure of the probability variation state (high probability state) (S1168). In any case, after the variation pattern is selected, other necessary processing is performed (S1165), and the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S1160) ends.

  In selecting the variation pattern in each table pattern in the special symbol variation pattern creation process, the effect random number acquired in the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S400) and stored in the RAM of the main control circuit is loaded. The variation pattern is selected by comparing this random number value with the effect random number value set for each variation pattern of each table pattern.

  In the special symbol random number shift process (S1170), in the data storage area of the reserved ball number in the RAM in the main control circuit, the data of the reserved ball number stored in the storage area of the load rank (reading rank) first address is Due to the fact that the seats are loaded and vacant due to the above-described processing, the data of the number of reserved balls stored in the address of the second or lower load order is shifted by one to increase the load order by one. As can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 17, first, 1 is subtracted from the number of held balls stored in the RAM of the main control circuit (S1171). Specifically, if the number of reserved balls is 3, it becomes 2. Next, the data corresponding to each number of reserved balls is shifted to the RAM address of the number of reserved balls obtained by subtracting 1 from each number of reserved balls (S1172). Subsequently, 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the highest number of balls held (the last in the loading order, the fourth in the embodiment) (S1173).

  The SW process (S1120) that is executed when the image display unit 50 is in the standby screen is an optional magnetic sensor, vibration when the detection operation switch Sh of the ball game machine 1 is operated by the administrator of the game facility. This is a process for preparing for the sensor operation check. As understood from the flowchart of FIG. 18, if there is no operation of the detection operation switch Sh, the SW process is finished as it is. If there is an operation of the detection operation switch Sh, the sensor magnetic sensor detection test start setting and the vibration sensor detection test start setting are performed in order to check the operation of the sensor (S1122, S1123), and the SW process ends. In the magnetic sensor detection start setting, the magnetic sensor detection test flag is set to ON, and in the embodiment, the sensor detection start timer is set to 1 second as a predetermined time as a preparation time until the start, and the magnetic detection time is set in advance. A time setting of 5 seconds is performed. In the vibration sensor detection start setting, the vibration sensor detection test flag is set to ON, and in the embodiment, the sensor detection start timer is set to 1 second as a predetermined time as a preparation time until the start, and the vibration detection time is predetermined. A time setting of 5 seconds is performed.

  As understood from the special operation process (S1000) of FIG. 11, the special symbol variation process (S1200) performed when the special operation status is 2 in S1020, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. First, special operation timer determination processing (S1201) is performed. In this process, a special operation timer corresponding to the variation time (msec) of the variation pattern selected from each table pattern (see Tables 3 to 6) is set and the timer is subtracted. Therefore, it is confirmed whether or not the special operation timer = 0, that is, whether or not the variation time of the variation pattern has ended (S1202). If the special operation timer is not 0, that is, if there is a remaining variation time, the special symbol variation processing ( S1200) ends. When the special operation timer is 0, that is, when the variable time is over, the variable stop command is set (S1203), the variable stop symbol data is stored (S1204), the special operation status is set to 3 (S1205), etc. Required processing (S1206) is executed, and the special symbol variation processing (S1200) ends.

  Similarly, as understood from the special operation process (S1000) of FIG. 11, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1300) performed when the special operation status is 3 in S1030, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1301). If the jackpot flag is ON (successful jackpot is established), the round counter is set (S1302) and the special operation status is set to 4 (S1303). When the jackpot flag is not ON (that is, when it is off), the special operation status is set to 1 (S1304). After each special operation status is set, the special symbol confirmation process (S1300) ends. In the embodiment, the round counter is set to 15 times.

  Further, as understood from the special operation processing (S1000) in FIG. 11, when the special operation status does not correspond to any of 1, 2, 3 in S1010, S1020, S1030, that is, when the special operation status is 4. In the special electric accessory processing (S1400) to be performed, as understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 21 and 22, the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S1401), and it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot opening for notifying the jackpot has been performed. (S1402). If the jackpot opening presentation has not been performed, the jackpot opening is executed following the magnetic sensor detection test start setting and the vibration sensor detection test start setting as the sensor operation check (S1403, S1404, S1405). In this magnetic sensor detection start setting, the magnetic sensor detection test flag is set to ON. In the embodiment, the sensor detection start timer is set to 0 seconds as a predetermined time, and the magnetic detection time is set to 1 as a predetermined time. Set to seconds. In the vibration sensor detection start setting, the vibration sensor detection test flag is set to ON. In the embodiment, the sensor detection start timer is set to 0 seconds as a predetermined time, and the vibration detection time is set to 1 second as a predetermined time. A set is made. When the jackpot opening effect has been performed, the processing of S1403, S1404, and S1405 is omitted. Here, the reason for setting the sensor detection start timer to 0 second is to set the time as short as possible in order to perform a sensor test quickly so as not to hinder the execution of the jackpot.

  After the jackpot opening in S1405, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (the jackpot game end) (S1406). If the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, if the jackpot game is not ended, it is confirmed whether or not the open / close plate 61 of the big prize opening 15 is currently open (S1407), and the big prize opening 15 is not open (closed). In this case, it is confirmed whether or not it is the opening time of the big winning opening 15, that is, whether or not the big hit operation timer is 0 (S1408). Here, when the jackpot operation timer is 0, the opening process of the big winning opening 15 is performed (S1409), and when the jackpot operation timer is not 0, the special electric accessory process (S1400) is ended as it is.

  In S1407, if the open / close plate 61 of the big prize opening 15 is currently open, has the number of winning balls detected in the big prize opening 15 (winning ball count switch) reached 10 (S1410)? It is confirmed whether or not the round time (29.5 seconds in the embodiment) has passed (S1411), and if not, the special electric accessory processing (S1400) is terminated. On the other hand, if any of the ten winnings or the round time has been satisfied, the closing process of the opening / closing plate 61 of the big winning opening 15 is performed (S1412), and one is subtracted from the value of the round counter. (S1413). In the special winning opening closing process of S1412, the special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer so as to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 170 (display control circuit 160). Subsequently, whether or not the round counter is 0, that is, the end of the special game (big hit game) state is confirmed (S1414), and if the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S1400) is ended as it is. . When the round counter is 0, the jackpot end process is performed (S1415), and the jackpot random number data stored in the reserved symbol number storage area for the special symbol in the main control circuit RAM is sub-controlled together with the jackpot end command. It is set in the output buffer so that it can be transmitted to the circuit 170 (display control circuit 160).

  After the jackpot end processing in S1415, the magnetic sensor detection test start setting and the vibration sensor detection test start setting are performed as the sensor operation check (S1416, S1417), the jackpot end flag is set to ON (S1412), and the special electric combination The object processing (S1400) ends. In this magnetic sensor detection start setting, the magnetic sensor detection test flag is set to ON. In the embodiment, the sensor detection start timer is set to 0 seconds as a predetermined time, and the magnetic detection time is set to 1 as a predetermined time. Set to seconds. In the vibration sensor detection start setting, the vibration sensor detection test flag is set to ON. In the embodiment, the sensor detection start timer is set to 0 seconds as a predetermined time, and the vibration detection time is set to 1 second as a predetermined time. A set is made.

  In S1406, when the jackpot end flag is in the ON state (that is, the jackpot game end), the jackpot end flag is set to OFF (S1419), and the jackpot flag is also set to OFF (S1420). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the confirmed stop symbol is a probability variation symbol (an odd number in the embodiment) (S1421), and if it is a probability variation symbol, the probability variation setting flag is set to ON (S1422) and a special operation is performed. The status is set to 1 (S1423), and the special electric accessory process (S1400) ends. If the confirmed stop symbol is a symbol different from the probability variation symbol, the special operation status is set to 1 as it is (S1423), and the special electric accessory processing (S1400) ends.

  In the interrupt processing (S10) disclosed in FIG. 8, in the reserved ball number processing (S1500) following the special operation processing (S1000), as is understood from the flowchart of FIG. Loaded (S1501), the loaded number of reserved balls is set in the output buffer (S1502), and the number of reserved balls (S1500) ends.

  In the subsequent magnetic sensor processing (S1600), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 24, it is confirmed whether or not the magnetic sensor detection test flag is ON, that is, whether or not the magnetic detection test is currently being performed by the magnetic sensor. (S1601) When the magnetic detection test by the magnetic sensor is performed, it is also confirmed whether or not there is remaining time in the sensor detection start timer (S1604). If the detection test of the magnetic sensor is not being performed in S1601, or if there is remaining time in the sensor detection start timer in S1604, it is confirmed whether or not the magnetic sensor (magnetic detection member) has been activated (magnetic sensor ON signal reception). (S1602) If the magnetic sensor is not activated (the magnetic sensor is OFF), the magnetic sensor processing (S1600) is terminated as it is, and the magnetic sensor is activated in response to magnetism (magnetic sensor ON signal reception). The magnetic sensor abnormality detection process is executed (S1603), and the magnetic sensor process (S1600) ends.

  When the magnetic sensor detects a magnetic abnormality in the process leading to the magnetic sensor abnormality detection process (S1603), it means that the magnetism is detected when the magnetic sensor is not being detected. That is, magnetism that does not exist originally is directed to the game board surface, and improper acts using magnetism are performed. Therefore, in the said structure, it corresponds to the magnetic detection alerting | reporting means by which the detection information of a magnetic sensor is recognized and judged by the main control circuit 150 which is a game control apparatus, and the notification is performed. In this case, the characters “Magnetic detection abnormality occurred” are displayed on the image display device 9 (image display unit 50), the sound of “Bee (bi)” is sounded from the speaker 37, and the lamp indicators 35 and 36 are displayed as “ An abnormality notification command for flashing “red” is transmitted from the main control circuit 150 to the sub-control circuit 170, and is transmitted to the display, sound and light emission control circuits and the game facility management computer HC to detect the occurrence of the magnetic detection abnormality. Information is notified. Further, the main process M may be stopped, or the ballistic launch of the game ball may be stopped.

  If there is no remaining time in the sensor detection start timer in S1604, it is confirmed whether detection drive preparation for operating the magnetic sensor is completed (S1605). In this detection drive preparation, confirmation of excitation of the electromagnet and confirmation of movement of the drive device including the permanent magnet to the first position side are made so that the magnetism can be detected. When the detection drive preparation is completed in S1605, it is confirmed whether or not the magnetic sensor (magnetic detection member) has been operated (magnetic sensor ON signal reception) (S1606), and if the magnetic sensor is in operation (magnetic sensor ON signal reception). ), The passage of the detection time by the magnetic sensor is confirmed (S1607), and when the detection time has not passed, the magnetic sensor processing (S1600) ends. In the embodiment, as described above, the detection time is 1 second or 5 seconds.

  If the detection drive preparation is not completed in S1605, detection drive preparation processing is executed (S1610). In the detection drive preparation process, as described above, the excitation of the electromagnet and the drive device including the permanent magnet are moved to the first position side. If the magnetic sensor does not operate in S1606 (the magnetic sensor remains OFF), a magnetic sensor abnormality detection process is executed (S1608), and the magnetic sensor process (S1600) ends. If the detection time has elapsed in S1607, it is determined as normal and detection end processing is executed (S1609), the magnetic sensor detection flag is set to OFF, and the magnetic sensor processing (S1600) ends.

  The fact that the magnetic sensor did not detect magnetism in the process leading to the magnetic sensor abnormality detection process (S1608) means an abnormal state in which magnetism could not be detected despite the magnetic sensor detection test. That is, there is a high possibility that a failure has occurred in any of the magnetic sensor of the ball game machine and its wiring, circuit, etc., and it is necessary to notify the abnormality of the device. In this case, the characters “magnetic sensor abnormality occurred” are displayed on the image display device 9 (image display unit 50), the sound “bu (bu)” is sounded from the speaker 37, and the lamp indicators 35 and 36 are switched to “ A magnetic sensor abnormality notification command blinking in blue is transmitted from the main control circuit 150 to the sub-control circuit 170, and is transmitted from here to the display, sound and light emission control circuits, and the amusement facility management computer. Detection information is notified. Further, the main process M may be stopped, or the ballistic launch of the game ball may be stopped. In this way, it is possible to quickly deal with an abnormality of the magnetic sensor such as repair.

  The state confirmation of the flag in S1601 or the detection drive preparation process in S1610 is a state in which the detection state is switched between a detectable state in which the magnetic sensor that is the magnetic detection member can detect the magnetism of the magnetism generating member and a non-detectable state in which the sensor cannot be detected. This corresponds to the switching means. In addition to the state confirmation of the flag in S1601, the processing when the magnetic sensor is activated in S1606 is normal when the magnetic sensor detects magnetism when the state switching means is able to detect it (detection of fraud due to magnetism). It is a process to judge. On the other hand, the processing when the magnetic sensor operation of S1606 and S1608 does not detect magnetism is processing that determines that the magnetic sensor does not detect magnetism when it is in a detectable state, and is a series of processes. A determination means is constituted by the processing. As can be seen from the description of the magnetic sensor abnormality detection process in S1608, if the determination means does not detect magnetism when the detection becomes possible, an error has occurred in the magnetic sensor that is a magnetic detection member. It corresponds to the abnormality notification means.

  As can be understood from the flowcharts of the detailed drawings, in the ball game machine 1 of the embodiment, the magnetic sensor detection test start setting (S2, S1110, S1122, S1403, S1416) and the magnetic sensor processing (S1600) ) Is executed in a detectable state time is shorter than a non-detectable state time. Therefore, unauthorized magnetic detection can be performed without affecting unnecessary progress of the game without affecting the progress of the game.

  In both cases of detecting illegal acts using magnetism and failure of the magnetic sensor in the embodiment, notification is performed using a common notification device (image display device 9, speaker 37, lamp indicators 35, 36). However, the contents of notifications (display, sound, light emission) are different settings. This can be quickly recognized as to what kind of content is notified by using a limited notification device in the ball game machine.

  In the subsequent vibration sensor process (S1700), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 25, it is confirmed whether or not the vibration sensor detection test flag is ON, that is, whether or not a vibration detection test is currently being performed by the vibration sensor. If the vibration detection test by the vibration sensor is performed (S1701), it is also checked whether or not there is remaining time in the sensor detection start timer (S1704). If the vibration sensor detection test is not underway in S1701, or if there is remaining time in the sensor detection start timer in S1704, it is confirmed whether the vibration sensor (vibration detection member) has been activated (reception of vibration sensor ON signal). (S1702) If the vibration sensor is not activated (vibration sensor remains OFF), the vibration sensor process (S1700) is terminated as it is, and the vibration sensor is activated in response to vibration (reception of vibration sensor ON signal). First, the vibration sensor abnormality detection process is executed (S1703), and the vibration sensor process (S1700) ends.

  When the vibration sensor detects a vibration abnormality in the process leading to the vibration sensor abnormality detection process (S1703), it means that an abnormal vibration or impact is detected when the vibration sensor is not being detected. That is, vibrations and impacts that do not exist originally have occurred in the game board, and fraudulent actions involving vibrations have been performed. Therefore, in the said structure, it corresponds to the vibration detection alerting | reporting means by which the detection information of a vibration sensor is recognized and judged by the main control circuit 150 which is a game control apparatus, and the notification is performed. In this case, the characters “vibration detection abnormality occurred” are displayed on the image display device 9 (image display unit 50), the sound of “pea (pi)” is sounded from the speaker 37, and the lamp indicators 35 and 36 are switched to “ An abnormality notification command to be flashed in red is transmitted from the main control circuit 150 to the sub-control circuit 170, and is transmitted from here to the display, sound and light emission control circuits and the game facility management computer HC to detect occurrence of vibration detection abnormality. Information is notified. Further, the main process M may be stopped, or the ballistic launch of the game ball may be stopped.

  If there is no remaining time in the sensor detection start timer in S1704, it is confirmed whether detection drive preparation for operating the vibration sensor is completed (S1705). In this detection drive preparation, energization and drive of the vibration motor are confirmed to make the vibration detectable state. When the detection drive preparation is completed in S1705, it is confirmed whether or not the vibration sensor (vibration detection member) is activated (vibration sensor ON signal reception) (S1706), and if the vibration sensor is activated (vibration sensor ON signal reception). ), The passage of the detection time by the vibration sensor is confirmed (S1707), and if the detection time has not passed, the vibration sensor processing (S1700) ends. In the embodiment, as described above, the detection time is 1 second or 5 seconds.

  If the detection drive preparation is not completed in S1705, the detection drive preparation process is executed (S1710). In this detection drive preparation process, as described above, the process of energizing and driving the vibration motor that is the vibration generating member is performed. If the vibration sensor does not operate in S1706 (the vibration sensor remains OFF), vibration sensor abnormality detection processing is executed (S1708), and the vibration sensor processing (S1700) ends. If the detection time has elapsed in S1707, it is determined to be normal and a detection end process is executed (S1709), the vibration sensor detection flag is set to OFF, and the vibration sensor process (S1700) ends.

  The fact that the vibration sensor did not detect vibration in the process leading to the vibration sensor abnormality detection process (S1708) means an abnormal state in which vibration was not detected despite the vibration sensor detection test. In other words, there is a high possibility that a failure has occurred in any of the vibration sensor of the ball game machine and its wiring, circuit, etc., and it is necessary to notify the abnormality of the device. In this case, the characters “vibration sensor abnormality occurred” are displayed on the image display device 9 (image display unit 50), the sound of “pu ~” is played from the speaker 37, and the lamp indicators 35 and 36 are set to “ The vibration sensor abnormality notification command to be blinked in blue is transmitted from the main control circuit 150 to the sub-control circuit 170, and is transmitted from here to the display, sound and light emission control circuits and the game facility management computer, and the vibration detection abnormality occurs. Detection information is notified. Further, the main process M may be stopped, or the ballistic launch of the game ball may be stopped. In this way, it is possible to quickly deal with a repair or the like with respect to the abnormality of the vibration sensor.

  The state confirmation of the flag in S1701 or the detection drive preparation process in S1710 is a state in which the detection state is switched between a detectable state where the vibration sensor as the vibration detecting member can detect the vibration of the vibration generating member and a non-detectable state where the sensor cannot detect This corresponds to the switching means. In addition to the flag status confirmation in S1701, the processing at the time of operation of the vibration sensor in S1706 is normal when the vibration sensor detects abnormal vibration when the state switching means enters a detectable state (detects fraud due to vibration). It is a process to judge. On the other hand, the processing when the vibration sensor operation of S1706 and S1708 does not detect vibration is processing that determines that the vibration sensor does not detect vibration when it becomes a detectable state, and is a series of processes. A judgment means is constituted by the processing. As can be seen from the description of the vibration sensor abnormality detection process in S1708, when the determination means does not detect vibration when the detection becomes possible, the fact that an abnormality has occurred in the vibration sensor that is the vibration detection member is notified. It corresponds to the abnormality notification means.

  As can be understood from the flowcharts of the detailed drawings, in the ball game machine 1 of the embodiment, the vibration sensor detection test start setting (S2, S1110, S1122, S1403, S1416) and the vibration sensor process (S1700) The time in the detectable state in which () is executed is shorter than the time in the undetectable state other than the time in the detectable state. Therefore, unauthorized vibration detection can be performed without performing unnecessary unnecessary vibration detection without affecting the game progress.

  In the case of the detection of fraud using vibration of the embodiment and the failure of the vibration sensor, the notification is performed using a common notification device (image display device 9, speaker 37, lamp indicators 35, 36). However, the contents of notifications (display, sound, light emission) are different settings. With regard to this as well, it is possible to promptly recognize what kind of notification is made using a limited notification device in the ball game machine.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and a part of the configuration can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. In this embodiment, the magnetic sensor detection test start setting and the vibration sensor detection test start setting are set when the power is turned on (see the main process of M), during the waiting screen for waiting for the player (see S1110 and S1111), and at any operation (S1120). This is executed when the special game starts (see S1403 and S1404) and at the end of the special game (see S1416 and S1417). Alternatively, it can be executed at least at some point. In addition, the start timing of the magnetic sensor and the vibration sensor and the execution frequency of the start setting can be changed. In the embodiment, both the magnetic sensor and the vibration sensor are provided, but either one may be used. However, providing both a magnetic sensor and a vibration sensor makes it possible to further strengthen countermeasures against fraud. In addition, the notification mode may be varied depending on the timing of fraud detection by the magnetic sensor and the vibration sensor and the state abnormality detection of the magnetic sensor and the vibration sensor (depending on the gaming state). For example, notifications are made only on display except during jackpots (that is, in the normal gaming state), and notifications are combined according to the gaming state, such as notifications by display, lamps, voices, etc., or stopping the ball game machine during jackpots. To do.

  In addition to the driving member having a permanent magnet as the rotating member of FIG. 4, a magnetic shielding cylinder member (not shown) can be moved. The positions of the magnetism generating member, magnetism detecting member, vibration generating member, and vibration detecting member provided in the game board are not limited as illustrated. In addition, the magnetism generating member and the vibration generating member can be taken in and out of the game board by a driving device and used for detection confirmation. However, it is preferentially provided in a place where a game ball passes, in particular, a route to a start winning opening or a specific winning opening. Of course, in detecting magnetism and vibration, moderate shielding and vibration isolation are performed and noise removal processing is performed so as not to be affected by the magnetism and vibration generated from the ball game machine itself.

It is a front view of the whole bullet ball game machine concerning one example of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board in the same gaming machine. It is the whole sorter perspective view. It is a principal part perspective view of a drive device. It is a rear view of the same ball game machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the system control of the same ball game machine. It is a flowchart regarding a main process. It is a flowchart regarding an interruption process. It is a flowchart regarding a winning switch detection process. It is a flowchart regarding normal operation processing. It is a flowchart regarding special operation processing. It is a 1st flowchart regarding a special symbol standby process. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart regarding special symbol jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart regarding a fixed stop special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart regarding special symbol variation pattern creation processing. It is a flowchart regarding a special symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart regarding SW processing. It is a flowchart regarding special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart regarding a special symbol confirmation process. It is a 1st flowchart regarding a special electric accessory processing. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart regarding a reservation ball number process. It is a flowchart regarding a magnetic sensor process. It is a flowchart regarding a vibration sensor process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ball game machine 6 Game area 10 Start winning opening 11 Movable piece 15 Large winning opening 35,36 Frame decoration lamp 37 Speaker 43 Image display apparatus 50 Image display part 70 Sorting apparatus 91 Display frame part 150 Main control circuit 301,302, 305 Permanent magnet (magnetic generating member)
303,304 Electromagnet (Magnetic member)
311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317 Magnetic sensor (magnetic detection member)
321, 322, 323 Drive device 401 Vibration motor (vibration generating member)
411 Vibration sensor (vibration detection member)

Claims (6)

A game control device for controlling the game according to the game information;
A game board in which a game area in which game balls are launched is formed;
A magnetic detection member for detecting magnetism directed to the game board surface;
In a ball game machine comprising magnetic detection notification means for notifying that the magnetic detection member has detected the magnetism,
The game control device recognizes magnetic detection information by the magnetic detection member by electrically connecting the magnetic detection member and the magnetic detection notification means to the game control device, and based on the recognized detection information. And performing the notification by the magnetic detection notification means,
A magnetism generating member that generates magnetism that can be detected by the magnetism detecting member;
The game control device switches the detection state of the magnetism generating member or the magnetism detection member to a detectable state where the magnetism detecting member can detect magnetism of the magnetism generating member and an undetectable state where the magnetism detecting member cannot detect State switching means;
When the magnetism detection member detects magnetism when it becomes the detectable state by the state switching means, it is determined as normal, and when the magnetism detection member enters the detectable state, the magnetism detection member does not detect magnetism. Means for judging that the case is abnormal,
A bullet ball game machine comprising: abnormality notification means for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the magnetic detection member when the determination means does not detect magnetism when the detection is possible .   The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the magnetism generating member is an electromagnet configured not to generate magnetism in the undetectable state.   The drive device in which the magnetism generating member or the magnetism detecting member changes between a first position where the magnetism detecting member can detect the magnetism of the magnetism generating member and a second position where the magnetism detecting member cannot detect The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine is attached to the ball game machine.   The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the state switching means makes the time in the undetectable state longer than the time in the detectable state.   The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the magnetic detection notification means and the abnormality notification means are notified by a common notification device, but the contents of the notification are different from each other. .   6. The determination unit according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines that the magnetism is illegal when the magnetic detection member detects magnetism when the state switching unit enters the non-detectable state. A bullet ball game machine according to claim 1.

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