JP2011092659A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine detecting fraudulentness in which a radio wave of a specific frequency is irradiated. <P>SOLUTION: In this game machine, when a game ball passes through a predetermined region, a detection signal showing winning of the game ball is output from a detecting switch. When the detection signal is input, a main CPU determines winning of the game ball, and starts clocking to a specific time (32 ms) substantially the same as the minimum interval time. When winning of the game ball is again determined during clocking to the specific time, winning of the game ball is determined to be fraud. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that detects an illegal act of irradiating a radio wave having a specific frequency.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball wins in a start winning opening provided on the game board, a symbol change is started in the symbol display device, and when a special symbol (a jackpot symbol) is stopped, a special game ( It is configured to perform control of jackpot). In such special games, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened to facilitate the winning of the game ball so that the prize ball corresponding to the game ball won in the big prize opening is paid out to the player. It has become.

  Conventionally, when detecting a game ball, the so-called magnetic sensor is used to detect the game ball from the standpoint of detection accuracy and durability. A predetermined coil is wound around this magnetic sensor, and a game ball is detected by detecting a change in a magnetic field generated by the game ball passing through a hole in which the coil is wound (see Patent Document 1). ).

  By the way, for this magnetic sensor, it is possible to illegally acquire a game ball by changing the magnetic field of the magnetic sensor by irradiating a radio wave of a specific frequency from the outside and erroneously detecting that the game ball has passed. , Illegal activities such as playing games illegally were rampant. In order to suppress this fraud, there is known a gaming machine that informs that fraud is being performed when a radio wave of a specific frequency is detected from the outside (see Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-144116 A JP 2000-185160 A

  However, in actual amusement stores, radio waves of various frequencies are scattered by TVs, radios, mobile phones, income between store clerks, data displays, etc., so radio waves of all frequencies are detected and a warning is issued. However, the notification is performed by detecting a radio wave having a frequency at which the magnetic field of the magnetic sensor changes, that is, a radio wave having a frequency erroneously detected as having passed through the game ball.

  For this reason, in recent years, as shown in FIG. 16, a radio wave having a specific frequency that suppresses a change in the magnetic field of the magnetic sensor is irradiated to divide one detection signal of a normally won game ball into a plurality of pieces. In spite of having won only one game ball, a fraudulent act that causes a malfunction with the one that a plurality of game balls have won is being performed.

More specifically, in the detection method based on normal winning, as shown in FIG. 16A, for example, one game ball is won at the start opening, and a magnetic sensor (start opening detecting switch provided in the start opening) is provided. ), The magnetic sensor detects the game ball and the detection signal is turned on. Thereafter, when the game ball has passed through the magnetic sensor, the detection signal is turned OFF. The CPU (winning determination process) that inputs this detection signal, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of turning ON of the detection signal (on edge), makes a winning determination that one game ball has won at the start port, and the detection signal When a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of ON (off edge), the winning determination is terminated. Thereby, it can be normally determined that one game ball has won the start opening.
On the other hand, in the detection method based on winning a cheating, as shown in FIG. 16B, for example, when one game ball is won at the start opening, the game is originally performed by the magnetic sensor provided in the start opening. The detection signal is turned on until the ball has passed after passing through the sensor, but the radio wave of a specific frequency is sent to the magnetic sensor from when the game ball passes through the magnetic sensor until it finishes passing. When irradiation is performed to suppress a change in the magnetic field of the magnetic sensor, the detection signal is turned off during that period. Then, as described above, the CPU (winning determination process) that inputs this detection signal discriminates between the on-edge and the off-edge of the detection signal and performs the winning determination, so that the winning determination is performed a plurality of times (see FIG. In 16 (b), two winning decisions are made). As described above, despite the fact that only one game ball has been won at the starting port, an illegal act in which the CPU (winning determination process) makes a plurality of winning determinations is being performed.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of detecting an illegal act of irradiating a radio wave having a specific frequency.

  The invention according to claim 1 detects a game ball passing through a predetermined area, and continuously outputs a detection signal indicating a winning of the game ball when the game ball is detected. When a detection means and a detection signal output by the gaming ball detection means are input, a winning determination means for determining the winning of a gaming ball and a detection signal output by the gaming ball detection means are input, and two games Output of the detection signal of the second game ball after the output of the detection signal of the first game ball is completed by the game ball detection means when the ball passes through the predetermined area with the ball in contact. A timing means for starting a time until a specific time substantially the same as a minimum interval time until the start of a game, and when the time until the specific time is being measured by the time measuring means, the winning determination means is used to win a game ball Is determined Winning the game balls, characterized in that it comprises a fraudulent winning determination means determines that invalid.

Here, the minimum interval time when two game balls remain in contact with each other and pass through the predetermined region is the interval time of the detection signal when the game balls pass through the predetermined region continuously. This is the shortest and normal interval time. The fact that the interval time of the detection signal is shorter than the minimum interval time is very likely to be an illegal act itself.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, if the winning of the game ball is determined again when the time until the specific time substantially the same as the minimum interval time is measured, the winning of the game ball is invalid. By deciding, it is possible to detect a fraudulent action that irradiates a radio wave having a specific frequency, divides a detection signal of one game ball into a plurality, and malfunctions when a plurality of game balls are won. it can.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, on the condition that the winning of the game ball is determined to be illegal by the illegal winning determination means, It further comprises fraud notification means for notifying that the winning is illegal.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the winning of the game ball is determined on the condition that the illegal winning determination means determines that the winning of the gaming ball is illegal. It further comprises external information output means for outputting external information indicating that the information is illegal to the outside of the gaming machine.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the fraudulent act which irradiated the electromagnetic wave which consists of a specific frequency is detectable.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the time chart of the detection signal of a 1st start port detection switch. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the conceptual diagram when the game ball wins continuously, and its time chart. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the data creation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the output control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the concept of the fraud act which irradiates the electromagnetic wave of a specific frequency.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110.
When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a is operated according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 6 with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Fire.

The game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 6.
The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7. Each of these general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 7a. When this general winning port detecting switch 7a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

  Further, in the gaming area 6, above the general winning opening 7, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided so as to pass the game ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8a detects the passage of the game ball, a “normal symbol lottery” described later is performed.

Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can enter, similarly to the general winning port 7. Further, a second start port 10 is provided directly below the first start port 9. The second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b is maintained in a closed state, and a second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in an open state. It is controlled to move according to the mode. When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, the first starting port 9 located immediately above the second starting port 10 becomes an obstacle and does not accept game balls. It is possible or difficult. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, there is almost no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when the second start port 10 is in the second mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased.
A first start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball is provided in front of the game board surface of the first start port 9 and the second start port 10 so that a winning game ball can be immediately detected. 9a and a second start port detection switch 10a are provided, and when these detection switches detect the entry of a game ball, a “hit lottery” described later is performed. Also, when the detection switches 9a and 10a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.
In the present embodiment, the start port detection switch 9a and the second start port detection switch 10a constitute a game ball detection means.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special winning opening 11 is provided further below the second starting opening 10. The special winning opening 11 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening / closing door 11b is opened, and the special prize opening / closing door 11b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the special winning opening 11, A game ball can enter the big prize opening 11. The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 11a. When the big prize opening detection switch 11a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, 10 game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  The player does not enter any of the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the grand winning port 11 further below the grand winning port 11, that is, at the bottom of the game area 6. A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging the game balls.

  A decorative member 14 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided at the center position of the game board 2. An effect display device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 14, and an effect agent device 15 is provided on the right side surface of the effect display device 13. Yes. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 13 is used as a liquid crystal display, but a display device such as a so-called 7-segment LED or dot matrix may be used.

  The effect display device 13 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the effect symbol 30 for notifying the player of the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner. The effect symbol 30 is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time has elapsed, and displaying a specific symbol (number) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 30, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player. Further, when an illegal act is detected, a character image “injustice error” for notifying that the illegal act is performed is displayed.

  The stage effect device 15 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. In the present embodiment, the stage effect device 15 is composed of a movable device in the shape of a human face. The stage effect device 15 moves in the left-right direction, protrudes to the front side of the gaming machine 1, and the opening degree of the bag is variably controlled, for example. Various operational feelings are given to the player according to the operation mode of the stage effect device 15.

  Furthermore, the lighting device 16 for production | presentation is provided in both the upper position of the game board 2, and the lower position, and the lighting device 16 for production is provided with the some light 16a, respectively, and the light of each light 16a is lighted. Various effects are performed while changing the irradiation direction and emission color. Further, when an illegal act is detected, the plurality of lights 16a are turned on with a predetermined light emission pattern for notifying that the illegal act is being performed.

Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 3) formed of a speaker, and in addition to the above-described effect devices, a sound effect is also performed. ing. Further, when an illegal act is detected, a predetermined sound for notifying that the illegal act is performed is output at a predetermined volume.
In the present embodiment, each of the effect display device 13, the effect lighting device 16, and the audio output device 18 constitutes the fraud notification means, but at least one of them may be configured as the fraud notification means. Good.

  Further, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the effect display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, A normal symbol hold indicator 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 notifies a jackpot lottery result performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. In other words, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 19. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “hit lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random number value is a jackpot. This is a process for determining whether or not. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 19 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 20 is for informing a lottery winning result that is made when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, and the display mode is the above-mentioned first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 19.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random number value is “win”. This is the process of determining whether or not there is. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not necessarily notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, but the normal symbol display device 21 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

Furthermore, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 during special symbol fluctuation display or during special games described later, a certain condition must be met. The right to win a jackpot will be withheld. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 9 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 10 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.
For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 Lights up. Further, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 22 flash. Further, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. Displayed on the device 24.

  The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  The glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via a hinge mechanism portion 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end in the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism portion 111 as a fulcrum. The side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction to release it from the outer frame 100. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 111, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the gaming machine of FIG.

  The main control board 101 is main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, a main RAM 101c, an input port, and an output port. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  A general winning opening detection switch 7a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, and a large winning opening detection switch 11a are connected to the input port of the main control board 101. The game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

In addition, the output port of the main control board 101 has a start opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second start opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening opening / closing door 11b. Are connected, and the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21 that constitute the symbol display device, and the first special symbol hold indicator 22 that constitutes the hold indicator. The second special symbol hold indicator 23 and the normal symbol hold indicator 24 are connected to each other, and various signals are output through this output port.
Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, the main ROM 101b stores a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a hit determination table referred to in the normal symbol lottery, a symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, and the like.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. The first special symbol storage area, the second special symbol storage area, the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state, the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state, and the round game count (R) storage area , Number of times released (K) storage area, number of balls received (C) storage area, gaming state storage area, gaming state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, transmission data storage area for production, fraud total counter, fraud determination timer Various timer counters including are provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special-purpose special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power source composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and turns off when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. A detection signal is output to the main control board 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a and the timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 30 to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 102b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 102c is provided with a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, a notification pattern storage area, an illegal command cumulative counter, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board 102 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 102d for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 102d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and is powered by power supplied from a backup power source mounted on the power supply board 107 when the gaming machine is powered off. Operate. Accordingly, the RTC 102d can measure the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 102d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board and operated by the battery. Alternatively, the RTC 102d may not be provided, and the time may be measured by counting up a counter provided in the sub RAM 102c having a function as a backup RAM every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101. The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a. In the present embodiment, the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device constitutes the payout device.
Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 106 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball is launched.
Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to 99 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played in one minute is 99 (pieces / minute) since one piece is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball firing interval time is set to about 606 ms, and one game ball is fired about every 606 ms.
In the present embodiment, the launch volume 3a, the launch solenoid 4a, and the launch control board 106 that controls them constitute a launch device.

  The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the stage effect device 15. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the effect display device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 105 is connected to the production control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the production display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the effect display device 13 is performed. The image CPU performs various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the effect display device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are effect display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.
That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and Audio output control in the output device 18 is performed.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “low probability gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time / short gaming state”, and “non-time / short gaming state”. However, while the game is in progress, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state”, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”. That is, (1) “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state”, (2) “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”, and (3) There are a case of “high probability gaming state” and “time-short gaming state” and a case of (4) “high probability gaming state” and “non-time-short gaming state”.
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1 The game state set to /299.5. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95, for example. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.
Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short game state” means that the normal symbol variation time is set to be as long as 29 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8. The game state in which the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning is won is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting port 10 when winning is won. A game state in which the opening control time is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”. Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, for example, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 10 / 11 is set.
Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big win game is acquired in the big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. Say.
In the “big hit game”, a round game in which the big winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the big prize opening 11 during this time, one round The game ends. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big prize opening 11 and a player can obtain a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs a process of reading a startup program from the main ROM and initializing flags and the like stored in the main RAM in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a performs effect random number update processing for updating the effect random number value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol determination initial random number value, the jackpot symbol initial random value, and the normal symbol determination initial random value. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 101a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the fraud determination timer, the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter update process such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the normal symbol time counter update process, A time control process for updating various timer counters such as an electric release time counter update process is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from the fraud determination timer, the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, and the general electricity open time counter is updated.

In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 101a performs an initial random number value updating process for updating the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, and the initial random value for normal symbol determination.

In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is an input to each of the general winning opening detecting switch 7a, the large winning opening detecting switch 11a, the first starting opening detecting switch 9a, the second starting opening detecting switch 10a, and the gate detecting switch 8a. When various detection signals are input, input processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Specifically, it will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal / normal electric power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.
Specifically, it is first determined whether or not one or more data is set in the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area.
If one or more data is not set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the current normal power control process is terminated.
If one or more data is set in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol lottery is performed with reference to the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Then, the normal symbol display device 21 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and when the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed. After that, if the random number value for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 10c is driven to control the second start opening 10 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.
Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process.
In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 11, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10, and the general winning opening 7, and if there is a winning, The payout number designation command corresponding to each winning opening is generated, and the generated payout number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 103.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600. Further, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, a display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 is performed. . Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c is also performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S800, the main CPU 101a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 101a.

(Input control processing)
The input control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a refers to the detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, and determines whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 7. When the main CPU 101a determines that the game ball has won the general winning slot 7, the main CPU 101a adds and updates predetermined data to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a refers to the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a to determine whether or not the game ball has won the big prize opening 11. When the main CPU 101a determines that the game ball has won the big prize opening 11, the main CPU 101a updates the prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data, and the game won in the big prize slot 11 1 is added to the winning prize entrance counter for counting balls and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a refers to the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a, determines whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 9, and is a predetermined for making a jackpot determination. Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a refers to the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a and determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 10. When the main CPU 101a determines that the game ball has won the second starting port 10, the main CPU 101a updates the prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and the second special symbol hold number ( U2) If the data set in the storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the effect randomness A numerical value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the second special symbol storage area. That is, when compared with the first start port detection switch input process of FIG. 8 to be described later, the same process is performed although the area for storing data is different between the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the game ball has passed the normal symbol gate 8 by referring to the signal of the gate detection switch 8a. Further, when the main CPU 101a determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol gate 8, the main CPU 101a adds 1 to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. ) To extract one random number value for normal symbol determination, and store the extracted random number value in the normal symbol hold storage area. However, when 4 is stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, 1 is added to the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, or the normal symbol determination random number is extracted, The random number extracted in the reserved storage area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

(Detection of detection signal input)
Here, in the above input control process, when determining whether or not a game ball is won or passed with reference to various detection signals, in order to eliminate chattering, there is a game ball winning or passing as soon as the detection signal is input. It is determined that the game ball has been won or passed only when the detection signal is input for a predetermined period. This will be described with reference to the time chart of the detection signal of the first start port detection switch shown in FIG. 7 for the input determination of the first start port.

  As described above, the input control process is a subroutine for the timer interrupt process, and performs the process every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) at which clock pulses are generated.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the main CPU 101a inputs a clock pulse, the main CPU 101a refers to the input port to determine whether or not the first start port detection signal is input. Since no detection signal is input, the winning of the first start port is not determined.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the game ball passes the first start port detection switch 9a, the detection signal of the first start port is continuously output to the input port of the main control board 101 (first Turn on the detection signal at the start port).

Next, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the main CPU 101a inputs a clock pulse, the main CPU 101a refers to the input port and determines whether or not a detection signal for the first start port has been input.
In the state of C, the detection signal of the first start port is input, but in the state where the detection signal of the start port is changed from OFF to ON (on edge) compared to the state of A which was determined last time. As a result, the winning of the first starting port is not yet determined.

Next, as shown in D of FIG. 7, when the clock signal is input again, the main CPU 101a refers to the input port again and determines whether or not the detection signal of the first start port is input.
In the state of D, the detection signal of the first start port is input, and the detection signal of the start port is continuously ON compared to the state of C that was determined last time (at least 8 ms ON state) Therefore, it is determined here for the first time that the first starting port is won.

  Next, as shown in E of FIG. 7, when the game ball finishes passing through the first start port detection switch 9 a, it stops outputting the first start port detection signal to the input port of the main control board 101. (Turn OFF the first start port detection signal).

Next, as shown in F of FIG. 7, when the clock signal is input again, the main CPU 101a refers to the input port again and determines whether or not the detection signal of the first start port is input.
In the state of F, the detection signal of the first start port is not input, but the detection signal of the start port is changed from ON to OFF as compared with the state in which the previous clock pulse is input ( Therefore, it is not determined that a single winning at the first start port has ended.

Next, as indicated by G in FIG. 7, when the clock pulse is input again, the main CPU 101a refers to the input port again to determine whether or not the detection signal for the first start port has been input.
In this G state, the first start port detection signal is not input, and the start port detection signal is continuously OFF (at least 8 ms OFF) compared to the previously determined F state. Therefore, it is determined for the first time that the winning of the first start port is completed for the first time.

  Thereby, instantaneous noise as shown in H of FIG. 7 can be removed, and a winning of a game ball can be accurately detected.

(First start port detection switch input process)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port 9.
If it is determined that the game ball has won the first start port, the process proceeds to step S230-2. If it is not determined that the game ball has won the first start port, the first start port detection switch The input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 101a performs a process of updating predetermined prize data by adding predetermined data to a prize ball counter used for a prize ball.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 101a adds 1 to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 101a extracts a random number value for determining a special symbol, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores a free storage. The random number for special symbol determination extracted in the section is stored.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 101a extracts the jackpot symbol random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The random number value for the jackpot symbol extracted in is stored.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 101a extracts an effect random number value as an effect random number value, and searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The effect random number value extracted is stored in an empty storage unit.

  As described above, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random value, and the effect random number value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol storage area.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 101a refers to the fraud determination timer and determines whether or not the fraud determination timer = 0. That is, it is determined whether or not the fraud determination timer is timed. The fraud determination timer is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110 as described above.
If it is determined that the fraud determination timer = 0, the process proceeds to step S230-9. If it is not determined that the fraud determination timer = 0, the process proceeds to step S230-10.

In step S230-9, the main CPU 101a sets a counter (32ms / 4ms = 8) corresponding to 32ms in the fraud determination timer.
Here, in order to determine fraud, a specific time (32 ms) that is substantially the same as the minimum interval time (30 ms) of the detection signal when the game ball continuously wins the first starting port 9 is set. . The minimum interval time (30 ms) will be described later with reference to FIG.
In this embodiment, it is determined in step S230-1 that a game ball has won the first starting port 9, a fraud determination timer is set in steps S230-8 and S230-9, and fraud is performed every 4 ms in step S110. The main CPU 101a that subtracts the determination timer constitutes a time measuring means.

In step S230-10, the main CPU 101a determines that the game ball has won the first starting port 9 while counting the 32 ms fraud determination timer. Update by adding +1.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that determines that a game ball has won the first starting port 9 when the fraud determination timer is timed in steps S230-9 and S230-10, and updates the fraudulent cumulative counter is determined. An unauthorized winning determination means is configured.

In step S230-11, the main CPU 101a generates an unauthorized warning designation command for indicating that an illegal act is being performed, and transmits the generated unauthorized warning designation command to the effect control board 102. A warning designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.
In this embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG. 8 and the second start port detection switch input process that performs the same process as the first start port detection switch input process is the winning determination means. Configure.

(Minimum interval time of detection signal when a game ball continuously wins the first starting port 9)
With reference to FIG. 9, the minimum interval time of the detection signal when a game ball continuously wins the first start port 9 will be described. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a conceptual diagram when game balls win continuously, and FIG. 9B shows a time chart when game balls win continuously.

As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the minimum interval time of the detection signal when the game ball continuously wins the first start port 9 is the first start port with the two game balls kept in contact with each other. This is the interval time of the detection signal when it passes through the detection switch 9a.
Here, although depending on the sensitivity of the detection switch, a detection time and an undetection time exist for one game ball in accordance with the diameter of the part of the game ball passing through the detection switch. Specifically, if the diameter of the game ball passing through the detection switch is short, the game ball is not detected. If the diameter of the game ball passing through the detection switch is long, the game ball is detected. Is done.
Then, the minimum interval time is calculated as the sum of the undetected time of the first game ball including the contact points of the two game balls and the undetected time of the second game ball.

As shown in FIG. 9B, when the first game ball passes through the first start port detection switch 9a while the two game balls remain in contact with each other, the detection switch has passed. When the diameter of the first game ball of the portion becomes longer, detection of the first game ball is started, and when the diameter of the first game ball of the portion passing through the detection switch becomes shorter, the first game ball is started. The detection of the game ball is finished. Similarly, when the second game ball passes through the first start port detection switch 9a while the two game balls remain in contact with each other, the second game in the portion that has passed the detection switch Detection of the second game ball starts when the diameter of the ball increases, and detection of the second game ball ends when the diameter of the second game ball passing through the detection switch decreases. .
This detection time is 40 ms in this embodiment.
The minimum interval time is from the end of detection of the first game ball to the start of detection of the second game ball, which is 30 ms in this embodiment.
When the detection signal is started again within the minimum interval time of 30 ms, a radio wave having a specific frequency is irradiated to divide the detection signal of one game ball into a plurality of pieces, and a plurality of game balls are awarded. It can be determined that this is an illegal act that malfunctions.

(Special Figure Special Electric Control Process)
With reference to FIG. 10, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 101 will be described.

First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the processing is transferred to the big hit game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the processing is transferred to the big hit game end processing (step S350).
This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 101a performs a process of determining a special symbol for lottery and stop display.
Specifically, first, it is determined whether one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. If one or more data is not set in either the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the special figure special electricity processing data = 0 is held. In this state, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.
If one or more data is set in the first special symbol storage number (U1) storage area, the special symbol determination random number value stored in the first special symbol storage area is referred to, and the second special symbol reservation number ( U2) If one or more pieces of data are set in the storage area, a lottery lottery is performed with reference to the special symbol determination random number stored in the second special symbol storage area. Here, in the case of a high-probability gaming state, in the jackpot lottery, a larger number of special symbol determination random numbers determined to be “big-hit” than in the case of a low-probability gaming state are set. For this reason, in the high probability gaming state, it is easier to win a big hit than in the low probability gaming state. In addition, when one or more data is set in both the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, it is stored in the second special symbol hold area. The special symbol determination random number value is referred to with priority.
Then, as a result of the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is determined with reference to the random number value for the jackpot symbol, and when it is determined to be lost, the lose symbol is determined.
Next, the variation time of the special symbol is determined with reference to the effect random number value, and the variation display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20.
Finally, the special symbol special electricity processing data = 0 is set to the special symbol special electric treatment data = 1 to prepare for shifting to the special symbol variation processing, and the special symbol memory determination processing is terminated.

In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 101a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S310 has elapsed. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol special electric processing data = 1 is held. The current special symbol variation process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.
If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S310 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.
Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2 to prepare for the transition to the special symbol stop processing, and the special symbol variation processing ends.

In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 101a performs a process of determining the special symbol that is stopped and displayed.
Specifically, it is first determined whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the game is a jackpot symbol, the gaming state and the number of times are reset, and the special chart special power processing data = 2 is set to the special figure special power processing data = 3 to prepare for the jackpot game processing. The symbol stop process is terminated.
Also, if it is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the special symbol special electricity processing data = 2 is set to the special symbol special electric treatment data = 0, the preparation for moving to the special symbol memory judgment processing is performed, and the special symbol suspension processing is finished. To do.

In the big hit game process of step S340, the main CPU 101a performs the process of driving the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and opening the big prize opening 11.
Specifically, in order to open the big prize opening / closing door 11b, the driving data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is output, and the opening time of 29.5 seconds is set in the special game timer counter, so that the big prize opening The open / close door 11b is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter during the opening or when the maximum opening time elapses, the output of the driving data of the big opening / closing solenoid 11c is stopped and the big opening / closing door 11b is opened. Close. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 15 times.
When this round game is played a total of 15 times, the special figure special power processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, and preparations are made for shifting to the big hit game end processing, and the big hit game processing is ended.

In the big hit game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 101a performs a process of determining a gaming state.
Specifically, based on the type of jackpot symbol, the gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state is determined, and the gaming state of either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state is determined. .
After that, the special figure special electric processing data = 4 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 0 to prepare for the transfer to the special symbol memory determination process, and the big hit game ending process is ended.

(Data creation process)
The data creation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S611, the main CPU 101a performs a process of creating drive data output as a port output in order to drive the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c to an open or closed state.

  In step S612, the main CPU 101a performs a process of creating drive data output as a port output in order to drive the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c to an open or closed state.

  In step S613, the main CPU 101a outputs to the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20 in order to turn on or off the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20. The signal data to be created is processed.

  In step S614, the main CPU 101a performs a process of creating signal data to be output to the normal symbol display device 21 in order to turn on or turn off the normal symbol display device 21.

  In step S615, the main CPU 101a stores the first special symbol hold number (U1) to turn on or turn off the hold indicators of the first hold indicator 22, the second hold indicator 23, and the normal symbol hold indicator 24. Referring to the data in the area, the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the first hold indicator 22, the second hold indicator 23, the normal symbol hold indicator The signal data to be output to the 24 hold indicators is created.

In step S620, the main CPU 101a performs external information generation processing for generating external information for outputting external information related to jackpots or external information related to fraud outside the gaming machine.
Here, regarding the generation of external information related to fraud, the fraud cumulative counter is referred to, and if the fraud cumulative counter> 0, the fraud warning external information (external information 1) is generated.
Note that different external information may be generated based on the number of counters stored in the unauthorized cumulative counter. For example, the fraud warning external information 1 is generated when the fraud total counter is 1 to 9, and the fraud warning external information 2 is generated when the fraud total counter is 10 or more. Thereby, it is possible to identify how much the gaming machine is cheating.

(Output control processing)
The output control process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S710, the main CPU 101a performs output port processing.
In the port output processing, in order to drive the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c and the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, processing for outputting the start port opening / closing solenoid data and the big prize opening / closing solenoid data generated in the above-described steps S611 and S612. I do. Further, the external information data created in step S620 is output to the game information output terminal board.

In step S710, if the external information for fraud warning (external information 1) is generated in step S620, the illegal cumulative counter is referred to, and the external information is determined based on the counter number stored in the illegal cumulative counter. The output mode is determined. For example, when the fraudulent cumulative counter is 1 to 9, an intermittent output mode in which the output and stop of the external information 1 are repeated every second is determined. When the fraudulent cumulative counter is 10 or more, the external information 1 is output. Determine the permanent output mode to output continuously. And external information will be output with the determined output mode.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that outputs external information to the game information output terminal board 108 in step S710 constitutes external information output means.

  In step S720, the main CPU 101a displays the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21, the first hold indicator 22, the second hold indicator 23, and the normal symbol hold indicator 24. In order to turn on each of the LEDs, processing for outputting various signals created in steps S613 to 615 is performed.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 102a in the effect control board 102 will be described.

(Main processing of production control board 102)
The main process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1400.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 102c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 102)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.
Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 102, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and a timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 102.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 17a and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 17.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Sub-control board command analysis processing)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1601, the sub CPU 102a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.
If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S1602.

In step S1602, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a fraud warning designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a fraud warning designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1603, and if it is not a fraud warning designation command, moves the process to step S1605.

  In step S1603, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for adding 1 to the illegal command cumulative counter and updating it.

In step S1604, the sub CPU 102a performs a fraud notification mode determination process for determining a fraud notification mode.
In this fraud notification mode determination process, the fraud command cumulative counter is referred to, and the notification mode is determined based on the number of counters stored in the fraud command cumulative counter. Specifically, when the illegal command cumulative counter is 1 to 9, the lighting device 16 for production flashes at a low speed, and the audio output device 18 determines the warning notification pattern 1 for outputting the warning sound at the normal volume, and the illegal When the command cumulative counter is 10 or more, the effect lighting device 16 blinks at a high speed, the sound output device 18 outputs a warning sound at a high volume, and the effect display device 13 displays a character image “illegal error”. Warning notification pattern 2 is determined. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the number of illegal command cumulative counters increases, not only fraudsters but also game clerk and third parties are aware of fraud. . On the other hand, when a large number of gaming balls happen to win in a short period of time, despite the fact that they were not fraudulent, they were prevented from being notified that fraudulent acts were taking place. is doing.
Thereafter, the determined warning notification pattern is set in the notification pattern storage area, and the information on the determined warning notification pattern is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. Therefore, data based on the determined warning notification pattern is stored in the sub-RAM 102b. Set to the send buffer.

  In step S1605, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the received various commands, sets notification data corresponding to the various commands in a predetermined storage area, and ends the command analysis processing.

  Next, the outline of the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 will be briefly described.

  When controlling the liquid crystal display device 13 on the image control board 105, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received data, and controls the output of the audio in the audio output device 18. When data is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the image control board 105, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and controls the image display on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the received effect command.

  In the lamp control board 104, the effect actor device operation program is read based on the received data to control the operation of the effect agent device 15, and the effect lighting device control program is executed based on the received effect data. Read out and control the lighting device 16 for production.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a plurality of game balls are used even though only one game ball is won by irradiating a radio wave having a specific frequency that suppresses a change in the magnetic field of the magnetic sensor. Detect fraudulent behavior that malfunctions with the award won, and notify that the fraud is being conducted, or output external information of the fraud Can do.

  In the present embodiment, an illegal act that malfunctions when a plurality of game balls are won is detected only for the first starting port 9, but the general winning port 7, the second starting port 10, and the normal symbol are detected. As with the first start port 9, fraud may also be detected for the gate 8 and the special winning opening 11. In particular, if the detection switch is on the near side of the game board surface, an illegal act is likely to be performed. Therefore, it is desirable to detect the illegal action for the detection switch.

9a First start opening detection switch 10a Second start opening detection switch 10b Movable piece 11a Large winning opening detection switch 11b Large winning opening open / close door 11b
101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM

Claims (3)

A game ball detecting means for detecting that the game ball passes through a predetermined area and continuously outputting a detection signal indicating a winning of the game ball when the game ball is detected;
When the detection signal output by the game ball detection means is input, a winning determination means for determining the winning of the game ball;
When the detection signal output by the game ball detection unit is input, the first game ball is detected by the game ball detection unit when two game balls pass through the predetermined area while being in contact with each other. Clocking means for starting timing until a specific time substantially the same as the minimum interval time from when the output of the signal is completed until the output of the detection signal of the second game ball is started;
An illegal winning determination means for determining that the winning of the game ball is illegal when the winning determination of the game ball is determined by the winning determination means when the time counting means is counting time to the specific time. A gaming machine characterized by that.   It further comprises fraud notification means for notifying that the winning of the game ball is illegal in a predetermined notification mode, provided that the winning of the game ball is determined to be illegal by the illegal winning determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. External information output means for outputting external information indicating that the winning of the game ball is illegal to the outside of the gaming machine on condition that the winning of the game ball is determined to be illegal by the illegal winning determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:

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