JP2012231998A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To more properly detect that a game machine is in an abnormal state.SOLUTION: This game machine counts the number of game balls detected by a big winning port switch in a period wherein an opening/closing member is in a closed state of an occurrence period of a special winning state, and when the counted number of the game balls has become an illegal winning number or above, decides that the Pachinko machine is in the abnormal state (steps S200-S226). Accordingly, when an illegal act such that a big winning port is opened by force by use of a wire or the like during an opening period in the special winning state to make game balls win is performed, for example, it can be decided that the Pachinko machine is in the abnormal state when the number of the game balls counted by the big winning port switch becomes the illegal winning number or above. Therefor, it is possible to morel properly detect that the game machine is in the abnormal state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, for example, there is a pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1.
In the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, when the gaming state becomes a special prize state, the prize winning opening is opened, the gaming balls winning in the opened big winning prize opening are detected by the prize winning opening switch, and the number of detected gaming balls The prize ball is paid out according to the situation. Here, the detection result of the big prize opening switch is valid only during the special prize state. This makes it possible to properly determine that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state when a fraudulent action is performed such as forcing the game winning opening using a wire or the like and causing the game ball to enter the winning entry, It is possible to prevent the prize ball from being paid out by cheating.

JP 2001-029568 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the detection result of the big prize opening switch is valid only during the special prize state. Therefore, for example, when an illegal act is performed in the special prize state, it is not possible to determine that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state, and there is a possibility that a prize ball is paid out.
This invention pays attention to said point, and makes it a subject to make it possible to detect more appropriately that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state.

One embodiment of the present invention provides:
A winning opening through which a game ball can pass, an open state in which the winning opening is opened to allow the passing of the gaming ball to the winning opening, and a passing of the gaming ball to the winning opening by closing the winning opening A prize-winning device comprising: an opening and closing member that is movable in a closed state that prohibits
Detecting means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the winning opening;
Drive means for performing an opening / closing operation to move the opening / closing member to a closed state and an open state;
Lottery means for lottery whether or not to generate an open / close operation allowable period, which is a period during which the open / close operation by the drive means is allowed;
When the lottery is won, the open / close operation allowable period is generated, and the open / close member is moved from the closed state to the open state within the open / close operation allowable period, and the open / close member is opened when a specific trigger is established. Control means for causing the drive means to perform a round game that is movable from a closed state to a closed state;
A determination unit that determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state when the detection unit detects a game ball of a set number or more in a specific period in which the opening / closing member is in a closed state in the open / close operation allowable period; , Provided.

According to such a configuration, for example, when an illegal act is performed in which a prize opening is forcibly opened and a game ball is won during a specific period, the number of game balls detected by the detection means is set. When the number is greater than or equal to the number, it is determined that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state.
Therefore, it can be detected more appropriately that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state.

Another aspect of the present invention is:
In the specific period, when the round game is performed a plurality of times in the open / close operation allowable period, the start of another round game that is performed next to one round game among the plurality of round games is determined as the one round game. Including an interval period for which the time determined after the establishment of the specific opportunity is prohibited,
The control means, when the round game is performed a plurality of times during the opening / closing operation permissible period, starts the other round game after the interval period has elapsed since the establishment of the specific opportunity in the one round game,
The determination means determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state when the detection means detects more than a set number of game balls during the interval period.

  According to such a configuration, for example, when an illegal act is performed such that the winning opening is forcibly opened and the game ball is won during the interval period, the number of game balls detected by the detection means is set. When the number is over, it can be determined that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state. In addition, during the interval period, the open game ball that is a game ball that has been won before the winning opening is closed may be detected by the detection means, but it is expected to be detected during the interval period. By setting the number to be larger than the maximum number of medium game balls, it is erroneously determined that the game state is in an abnormal state due to the detection means detecting the open game ball during the interval period. Can be prevented.

Another aspect of the present invention is:
The detection means is provided at a position separated from the winning a prize opening,
The specific period includes a ball throwing period which is a period from the establishment of the specific opportunity until the last game ball remaining in the winning device is detected by the detection means,
The determination means determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state when the detection means detects more than a set number of game balls during the ball throwing period.

  According to such a configuration, for example, when an illegal act is performed in which a winning opening is forcibly opened and a gaming ball is won during the ball throwing period, the number of gaming balls detected by the detecting means When the number exceeds the set number, it is determined that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state. In addition, during the ball throwing period, an open game ball that is a game ball won before the winning opening is closed may be detected by the detecting means, but may be detected during the ball throwing period. By setting the number to be larger than the expected maximum number of open game balls, the game state becomes abnormal due to the detection means detecting the open game balls during the ball throwing period. It is possible to prevent erroneous determination as being present.

Another aspect of the present invention is:
The specific period includes an opening period in which the start of the first round game is prohibited for a predetermined time from the occurrence of the opening / closing operation allowable period before the start of the first round game which is the round game performed for the first time in the opening / closing operation allowable period. Including
The determination means determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state when the detection means detects more than a set number of game balls during the opening period.
According to such a configuration, for example, when an illegal act is performed such that the prize opening is forcibly opened and the game ball is won during the opening period, the number of game balls detected by the detection means is set. When the number is over, it can be determined that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state.

Another aspect of the present invention is:
The specific period includes an ending period that is a period from the establishment of the specific trigger in the final round game that is the round game performed last in the open / close operation allowable period to the end of the open / close operation allowable period,
The determination means determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state when the detection means detects more than a set number of game balls during the ending period.

  According to such a configuration, for example, during an ending period, when an illegal act that forcibly opens a winning opening and wins a game ball is performed, the number of game balls detected by the detection means is set. When the number is greater than or equal to the number, it is determined that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state. In addition, during the ending period, an open game ball that is a game ball that has been won before the winning opening is closed may be detected by the detection means, but it is expected to be detected during the ending period. By setting the number to be larger than the maximum number of medium game balls, it is erroneously determined that the game state is abnormal due to the detection means detecting the open game balls during the ending period. Can be prevented.

Another aspect of the present invention is as follows:
A payout means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball is detected by the detection means;
The control means prohibits the payout means from paying out the prize ball when the determination means determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the winning ball from being paid out by an illegal act.

  According to the present invention, fraudulent acts can be detected more appropriately.

It is the figure which showed typically the front part of a game board surface, especially the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows an electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows a fraud detection process. 3 is a time chart showing the operation of the pachinko machine 1. 3 is a time chart showing the operation of the pachinko machine 1.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1.
(Composition of game board surface)
First, the configuration of the game board surface 10 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of a game board surface, particularly a portion necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 1, the game board surface 10 is provided with an outer rail 21 and an inner rail 22 that constitute a launching path 20 for a game ball. On the game board surface 10, a circular area surrounded by the outer rail 21 and the inner rail 22 is a game area 30 for rolling the game ball.
In the center of the game area 30, an accessory device 100 is disposed. A central rolling path 31 is formed inside the accessory device 100. Further, a left rolling path 32 is configured on the left side of the gaming area 30, and a right rolling path 33 is configured on the right side of the gaming area 30.

  A first start winning opening 210 is disposed below the accessory device 100. The first start winning opening 210 is a winning opening (so-called umbilicus) opened upward, and is always in a state where a game ball can be won. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 210 is guided to a predetermined area (not shown). In this predetermined area, a start winning a prize opening switch 310 (see FIG. 2) is arranged. The start winning port switch 310 detects the passage of the game ball and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400 (described later). Then, main controller 400 executes a special symbol lottery when a detection signal is output from start winning a prize opening switch 310. In the special symbol lottery, a determination is made as to whether or not to generate (generate) a special prize state, which is a period during which an opening / closing operation for moving the opening / closing member 222 described later to an open state and a closed state is allowed.

  A start gate 230 is disposed on the right side of the accessory device 100. The start gate 230 is a gate that opens upward, and is always in a state where a game ball can pass therethrough. A start gate switch 311 (see FIG. 2) is arranged inside the start gate 230. The start gate switch 311 detects the passage of the game ball to the start gate 230 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. Then, main controller 400 executes the normal symbol lottery when the detection signal from start gate switch 311 is output.

  Below the start gate 230, the ordinary electric accessory 220 is disposed. The ordinary electric accessory 220 is a variable winning device (so-called electric tulip) having a second start winning opening 221 that opens upward and an opening / closing member 222 that can open and close the second starting winning opening 221. The opening / closing member 222 is opened and closed by a start winning opening solenoid 320 (see FIG. 2). The second start winning opening 221 is normally in a state where the opening / closing member 222 is closed and the game ball cannot win. Further, when the normal start lottery 221 is won, the second start winning opening 221 is in a state where the opening / closing member 222 is opened in a predetermined pattern and a game ball can be won. The game ball that won the second start winning opening 221 is guided to a predetermined area in the same manner as the game ball that won the first start winning opening 210. Then, the game ball that won the second start winning opening 221 is detected by the start winning opening switch 310 arranged in a predetermined area, and gives an opportunity for a special symbol lottery.

  That is, in this embodiment, the start winning port switch 310 detects the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning port 210 and the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning port 221 to trigger the special symbol lottery. give. It should be noted that a switch for detecting the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 210 and a switch for detecting the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 221 are provided separately, A lottery may be executed according to the detection.

  A special electric accessory 240 is disposed below the second start winning opening 221. The special electric accessory 240 has a large winning opening 241 opened upward, an open state in which the large winning opening 241 is opened to allow a game ball to pass to the large winning opening 241, and the special winning opening 241 is closed. This is a variable winning device (so-called attacker) having an opening / closing member 242 that is movable in a closed state that prohibits the passage of game balls to the big winning opening 241. The opening / closing member 242 is moved to an open state and a closed state by a special prize opening solenoid 321 (see FIG. 2). The special winning opening 241 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing member 242 is closed and the game ball cannot win. When the special symbol lottery is won and the special prize state is generated, the open / close member 242 is opened in a predetermined pattern, and the game ball can be won (passable). The opening operation of the special winning opening 241 is continued until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a specific opportunity for winning a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is established (one round). Further, the opening operation of the special winning opening 241 is repeatedly performed for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds).

  Inside the special electric accessory 240, a special prize opening switch 313 (see FIG. 2) and a ball passage (not shown) for guiding a game ball to the special prize opening switch 313 are arranged. The big prize opening switch 313 is provided on a ball path for guiding a game ball won in the big prize opening 241 and at a position separated from the big prize opening 241, and directly passes through the big prize opening 241 to directly enter the big prize opening switch. A game ball directed to 313 or a game ball rolling in the ball passage is detected, and a detection signal is output to the main controller 400. Then, main controller 400 executes a process for paying out a winning ball in response to a detection signal input output from big winning opening switch 313. As a result, prize balls corresponding to the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 241 are paid out.

  On the left side of the first start winning opening 210, a left middle general winning opening 250a and a lower left general winning opening 250b are arranged. Further, a right middle general winning opening 260a and a lower right general winning opening 260b are arranged on the right side of the first start winning opening 210. The left middle general winning opening 250a, the lower left general winning opening 250b, the right middle general winning opening 260a, and the lower right general winning opening 260b are open upward, respectively, and are always in a state where a game ball can be won. ing.

  A left general winning port switch 314 (see FIG. 2) is disposed inside the left middle general winning port 250a and the lower left general winning port 250b. The left general prize opening switch 314 detects the winning of a game ball to the left middle general prize opening 250a and the lower left general prize opening 250b, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. In addition, a right general winning opening switch 315 (see FIG. 2) is disposed inside the right middle general winning opening 260a and the lower right general winning opening 260b. The right general winning opening switch 315 detects the winning of a game ball to the right middle general winning opening 260a and the lower right general winning opening 260b, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. Then, main controller 400 executes a process for paying out a winning ball in accordance with the detection signals output from left general winning opening switch 314 and right general winning opening switch 315. As a result, the winning balls corresponding to the number of game balls won in the left middle general winning port 250a, the lower left general winning port 250b, the right middle general winning port 260a, and the lower right general winning port 260b are paid out.

At the bottom of the game area 30, an out port 270 is provided for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.
A gaming state display device 280 that displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 is disposed on the left side of the accessory device 100. The gaming state display device 280 is configured by an LED lamp, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. The gaming state display device 280 has a special symbol display unit 281 and a normal symbol display unit 282.

The special symbol display unit 281 can perform change display and stop display of special symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. In the special symbol display unit 281, when the special symbol lottery is executed, the special symbol variation display is performed, and thereafter, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode according to the result of the special symbol lottery.
The normal symbol display unit 282 can perform change display and stop display of normal symbols including numbers, symbols, and the like. In the normal symbol display unit 282, when the normal symbol lottery is executed, the normal symbol variation display is performed, and thereafter, the normal symbol stop display according to the mode corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is performed.

In addition, the gaming state display device 280 indicates that a special prize state has been generated, the number of rounds in the special prize state, the number of regular symbol lottery reservations, the short-time state has occurred, the number of short-times in the short-time state, etc. Is displayed.
The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a launching device (not shown) capable of launching a game ball in response to an operation by the player. Then, the game ball launched by the launching device is launched into the game area 30 via the launch path 20.
The game ball launched into the game area 30 rolls downward on any one of the central rolling path 31, the left rolling path 32, and the right rolling path 33.

Here, in the first start winning opening 210, among the game balls launched into the game area 30, only the game balls that have passed through the central rolling path 31 configured inside the accessory device 100 can win. It is arranged. In addition, the second start winning opening 221, the starting gate 230, and the big winning opening 241 are such that, of the game balls launched into the game area 30, only the game balls that have passed through the right rolling path 33 can win or pass. It is arranged to become.
In the game area 30, a plurality of nails n are arranged so as to guide the game ball toward the first start winning opening 210, the second starting winning opening 221, the start gate 230, the big winning opening 241, and the like. Yes.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 includes a start winning port switch 310, a starting gate switch 311, a big winning port switch 313, a left general winning port switch 314, and a right general winning port switch 315.
The start winning port switch 310 detects a winning of a game ball at the first starting winning port 210 and the second starting winning port 221, and outputs a detection signal to the main control device 400. The start gate switch 311 detects passage of the game ball to the start gate 230 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. The big prize opening switch 313 detects the winning of a game ball to the big prize opening 241 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. The left general winning opening switch 314 detects the winning of a game ball to the left middle general winning opening 250a and the lower left general winning opening 250b, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. The right general winning opening switch 315 detects the winning of a game ball to the right middle general winning opening 260a and the lower right general winning opening 260b, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400.

The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 400 and a sub-control device 500 as control units. The main control device 400 and the sub control device 500 are mounted on separate boards for preventing illegal acts. In the control unit, data can be transmitted from the main control device 400 to the sub control device 500 only in one direction.
Main controller 400 mainly acquires random numbers from various random number counters in response to the input of a detection signal from start winning port switch 310. The main control device 400 then transmits a control command and controls the entire game based on the acquired various random numbers.

  The main control device 400 directly controls the gaming state display device 280, the start winning port solenoid 320 (driving means), the big winning port solenoid 321 (driving means), the prize ball payout control device 350, and the like. The prize ball payout control device 350 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball is detected by the big prize opening switch 313, the left general prize opening switch 314, the right general prize section switch 315, or the like.

The main controller 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 410, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 420, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 430, an input port 440, and an output port 450.
The input port 440 outputs detection signals input from the start winning port switch 310, the start gate switch 311, the big winning port switch 313, the left general winning port switch 314, and the right general winning port switch 315 to the CPU 410.

The output port 450 outputs a control command to each of the sub-control device 500, the game state display device 280, and the prize ball payout control device 350, and sends a control signal to each of the start winning port solenoid 320 and the big winning port solenoid 321. Output. In addition, the output port 450 outputs the output information and abnormality signal of the pachinko machine 1 to the hall computer 800.
The ROM 420 stores a program for controlling the pachinko machine 1 executed by the main control device 400, game control data, and the like.

The RAM 430 temporarily stores input / output data with respect to the main control device 400, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to games, flags for managing lottery results and game states, and the like. .
The CPU 410 executes processing according to a program stored in the ROM 420 in accordance with a control command input from the input port 440.

The main controller 400 is connected to a power supply circuit 900 for supplying power.
The sub control device 500 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port.
The ROM of the sub control device 500 stores a program for controlling effects executed by the sub control device 500, various data, and the like.

The RAM of the sub control device 500 temporarily stores control commands input from the main control device 400, data for executing arithmetic processing, and the like.
In response to the control command received from the main control device 400, the CPU of the sub control device 500 executes processing according to the program stored in the ROM. As a result, the CPU of the sub control device 500 controls the lighting and blinking of the lamp 530, the effect from the speaker 540, and the like according to the effect according to the gaming state and the notification operation for notifying that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state. Controls sound output.

Next, game control processing executed by main controller 400 will be described.
The CPU 410 is composed of a microprocessing unit or the like, operates based on a game control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 420. Is started, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3 is executed.

First, game control processing executed by the main controller 400 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 410, the process first proceeds to step S100 as shown in FIG.
In step S100, a per-decision random number update process for updating various random numbers related to the determination of a game that directly affects the player's profit is executed. Here, as various random numbers that are directly related to the determination of the appearance, etc., random numbers used for lottery (hereinafter referred to as “hit-decided random numbers”), hit type-determined random numbers, stop symbol-decided random numbers, Etc.

Next, the process proceeds to step S102, and effect control random number update processing for updating the effect control random number related to the effect is executed.
Next, the process proceeds to step S104, and input processing for inputting signals from the switches 310, 311, 313, 314, and 315 via the input port 440 is executed.
Next, the process proceeds to step S106, and a variation setting process for determining a winning pattern and determining a variation pattern of the special symbol is executed.

Next, the process proceeds to step S108, and an electric accessory control process (described later) for opening the special winning opening 241 in a predetermined pattern is executed.
Next, the process proceeds to step S110, and a prize ball payout management process for storing a control command for causing the prize ball payout control device 350 to perform a payout operation in a predetermined area of the RAM 430 is executed.
Next, the process proceeds to step S112, and external information output processing for outputting an external information signal related to game control to the hall computer 800 is executed.

Next, it transfers to step S114 and the game machine test signal output process which outputs the game machine test signal required for the test | inspection of the pachinko machine 1 is performed. In some cases, the process of step S114 can be omitted.
Next, the process proceeds to step S116, and after executing the port output process for outputting the control command stored in the RAM 430 via the output port 450, the game control process is terminated and the original process is restored.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the electric accessory control process.
When the electric accessory control process is executed by the CPU 410 of the main control device 400, first, the process proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, the number of game balls detected by the big prize opening switch 313 is counted during a non-occurrence period in which no special prize state has occurred, and the counted number of game balls is equal to or greater than the number of illegal prizes. In that case, a fraud detection process (described later) for determining that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state is executed. The number of illegal prizes is the number of game balls that can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state by an illegal act on the pachinko machine 1. In the present embodiment, the number of illegal winnings (set number) in the “non-occurrence period” is set to “1”. For this reason, when a game ball is detected by the special winning opening switch 313 in the “non-occurrence period”, it is immediately determined that the state is abnormal. For example, the number of fraudulent winnings may be always the same value, or may be different depending on the period of counting the game balls.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S202, and it is determined whether or not the special prize state is to be started. Specifically, whether or not the special symbol representing the occurrence of the special prize state is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 281 when the winning random number updated in the game control process matches the jackpot determination value which is a predetermined value Determine whether or not. When it is determined that the winning random number updated in the game control process matches the jackpot determination value and the special symbol indicating the occurrence of the special prize state is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 281 (YES) It is determined that the lottery of whether to start (generate) is won or not, and the process proceeds to step S204. Then, the special prize state is generated, and the opening / closing member 242 is moved from the closed state to the open state within the execution period of the generated special prize state, and the open state is maintained until the specific trigger is established, and the specific trigger is established. A round game is performed in which the opening / closing member 242 is movable from the open state to the closed state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning random number updated in the game control process does not match the jackpot determination value, or when it is determined that the special symbol indicating the occurrence of the special prize state is not stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 281 (NO) The electric accessory control process is terminated and the original process is restored.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S204, and the gaming state in the special prize state is shifted to the opening period. The opening period is a period during which the start of the first round game is prohibited for a predetermined time from the occurrence of the special prize state before the start of the first round game, which is the first round game played in the special prize state occurrence period. In the present embodiment, an opening effect start command, which is a command for instructing the start of the opening effect, is transmitted to the sub-control device 500 in order to perform an opening effect that is an effect indicating the start of the special prize state in this opening period. Then, the measurement of the elapsed time after transmitting the opening effect start command is started. Note that the opening effect need not be performed in all the special prize states. For example, when the “small hit” described later is executed, the opening effect may not be performed.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S206, and the fraud detection process is repeatedly executed. In this fraud detection process, the number of game balls detected by the big prize opening switch 313 is counted during the opening period, and if the counted number of game balls is equal to or greater than the number of illegal wins, the pachinko machine 1 is abnormal. It is determined that it is in a state. In the present embodiment, the number of illegal winnings (set number) in the opening period is set to “1”. At the same time, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time at which the measurement is started in step S204 exceeds the opening time that is the time required for the opening effect. And when it determines with the said elapsed time having exceeded opening time, it transfers to step S208. On the other hand, when it is determined that the elapsed time does not exceed the opening time, this determination is performed again.

Next, the process proceeds to step S208, and the illegal winning determination counter value, which is a variable used in the fraud detection process, is cleared to “0”.
Next, the process proceeds to step S210, and the gaming state in the special prize state is shifted to the release period. In the open period, a control signal for opening the special winning opening 241 is transmitted to the special winning opening solenoid 321. Subsequently, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the control signal is transmitted, or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) or more game balls have won the big winning opening 241, the opening / closing member 242 A control signal for closing the special prize opening 241 is transmitted to the special prize opening solenoid 321.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S212, and the gaming state in the special prize state is shifted to the ball throwing period. The ball throwing period is a period from when the special winning opening 241 is closed by the opening / closing member 242 until a ball throwing time (for example, 1.89 seconds) elapses. The ball release time is the time that is expected to be required until all the game balls that have won the big prize opening 241 during the opening period are detected by the big prize opening switch 313. In other words, by providing the big prize opening switch 313 at a position separated from the big prize opening 241, there is a time delay until a game ball that has passed through the big prize opening 241 is detected by the big prize opening switch 313. The ball throwing period is a period from the establishment of a specific opportunity until the last game ball remaining in the ball path for guiding the game ball won in the big prize opening 241 is detected by the big prize opening switch 313. In the ball throwing period, transmission of a control signal to the big prize opening solenoid 321 is prohibited, and the closing of the big prize opening 241 is continued by the opening / closing member 242. In step S210, the measurement of the time elapsed since the control signal was transmitted to the special winning opening solenoid 321 is started.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S214, and the fraud detection process is repeatedly executed. In this fraud detection process, the number of game balls detected by the big prize opening switch 313 during the ball throwing period is counted, and if the counted number of game balls is equal to or greater than the number of illegal wins, the pachinko machine 1 It is determined that there is an abnormal condition. In the present embodiment, the number of illegal winnings (set number) in the ball throwing period is set to “3”, and if the number of game balls counted in the ball throwing period is “2” or less, the pachinko machine 1 is configured not to be determined to be in an abnormal state. The reason for this configuration is as follows. That is, in the variable winning device (attacker), since the big prize opening switch 241 is separated from the big prize opening 241 as described above, the game ball that has passed through the big prize opening 241 immediately before the opening period ends, so-called Residual balls may remain in the closed variable prize device. Such a residual ball will be detected by the big prize opening switch 241 after the variable winning device is closed, but the residual ball is abnormal because it can be said that it was won in a regular game that does not depend on goto action. It is disadvantageous for the player to be determined to be in a state, which is not preferable. Therefore, a ball throwing period is provided after the end of the opening period, and the detection of game balls during this ball throwing period is allowed within the minimum range where residual balls can occur (in this embodiment, “2”). It is said. In this embodiment, the number of illegal winnings during the ball throwing period is set to “3”, but the distance from the big winning opening 241 to the big winning opening switch 241, the shape of the ball passage, the variable winning device (attacker) It goes without saying that it can be set as appropriate according to the size of). At the same time, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time when the measurement is started in step S212 exceeds the ball throwing time. And when it determines with the said elapsed time having exceeded the ball throwing time, it transfers to step S216. On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapsed time does not exceed the ball throwing time, this determination is performed again.

Next, the process proceeds to step S216, and it is determined whether or not the final round (for example, 15 rounds) in the special prize state has ended. And when it determines with the last round of a special prize state having been complete | finished (YES), it transfers to step S218. On the other hand, if it is determined that the final round in the special prize state has not ended (NO), the process proceeds to step S222.
In step S218, the gaming state in the special prize state is shifted to the closing period. The closing period is a period until a preliminary time (for example, 0.1 second) elapses after the ball throwing period elapses. In the closing period, transmission of a control signal to the special prize opening solenoid 321 is prohibited, and the closing of the special prize opening 241 is continued by the opening / closing member 242. Moreover, the measurement of the elapsed time after the ball throwing period ends is started.
Thus, in the period (interval period) including the ball throwing period and the closing period, the start of another round game to be performed next to one round game among a plurality of round games is specified in the one round game. Prohibit for a specified time after the opportunity is established.

Next, the process proceeds to step S220, where the illegal winning determination counter value is cleared to "0", and then the fraud detection process is repeatedly executed. In this fraud detection process, the number of game balls detected by the big prize opening switch 313 is counted during the closing period, and if the counted number of game balls is equal to or greater than the number of illegal wins, the pachinko machine 1 is abnormal. It is determined to be in a state. In the present embodiment, the number of illegal winnings (set number) during the closing period is set to “1”. At the same time, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time when the measurement is started in step S218 exceeds the preliminary time. If it is determined that the elapsed time has exceeded the preliminary time, the process returns to step S208. On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapsed time does not exceed the reserve time, this determination is performed again.
In this way, after the interval period has elapsed since the establishment of a specific opportunity in one round game, another round game to be performed next to the one round game is started.

  On the other hand, in step S222, the gaming state in the special prize state is shifted to the ending period. The ending period is a period from the establishment of a specific opportunity in the final round game, which is the last round game played in the special prize state, to the end of the special prize state occurrence period. In the present embodiment, an ending effect start command, which is a command for designating the start of the ending effect, is transmitted to the sub-control device 500 in order to perform an ending effect that is an effect indicating the end of the special prize state. Then, the measurement of the elapsed time after transmitting the ending effect start command is started. Note that the ending effect does not have to be performed in all the special prize states. For example, the ending effect may not be performed when a “small hit” described later is executed.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S224, and after the illegal winning determination counter value is cleared to “0”, the fraud detection process is repeatedly executed. In this fraud detection process, the number of game balls detected by the big prize opening switch 313 is counted during the ending period, and if the counted number of game balls is equal to or greater than the number of illegal wins, the pachinko machine 1 is abnormal. It is determined that it is in a state. In the present embodiment, the number of illegal winnings (set number) in the ending period is set to “1”. At the same time, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time at which the measurement is started in step S222 exceeds the ending time which is the time required for the ending effect. And when it determines with the said elapsed time exceeding ending time, it transfers to step S226. On the other hand, if it is determined that the elapsed time does not exceed the ending time, this determination is performed again.

In step S226, after the illegal winning determination counter value is cleared to "0", the electric accessory control process is terminated and the original game control process is restored.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the fraud detection process.
When the fraud detection process is executed by the CPU of the main controller 400, first, as shown in FIG. 5, the process proceeds to step S300.

In step S300, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won at the special winning opening 241. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is output from the special prize opening switch 313. And when it determines with the detection signal having been output from the big prize opening switch 313 (YES), it transfers to step S302. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal is not output from the big prize opening switch 313 (NO), the fraud detection process is terminated.
In step S302, “1” is added to the illegal winning determination counter value. As a result, the number of game balls detected by the special winning opening switch 313 is counted.

Next, the process proceeds to step S304, where it is determined whether or not the illegal prize determination counter value is equal to or greater than the illegal prize number. If it is determined that the illegal prize determination counter value is equal to or greater than the illegal prize number (YES), it is determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state, and the process proceeds to step S306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the illegal winning determination counter value is less than the illegal winning number (NO), the fraud detection process is terminated and the original electric accessory control process is restored.
In step S306, first, the illegal winning determination counter value is cleared to "0". Subsequently, an error command that is a command for causing the lamp 530 and the speaker 540 to perform a notification operation for notifying that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state is transmitted to the sub-control device 500. Subsequently, the fraud detection process is terminated and the process returns to the original electric accessory control process.

(Operation)
Next, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is demonstrated.
FIG. 6 is a time chart showing the operation of the pachinko machine 1.
First, when the main control device 400 executes a game control process, the main control device 400 executes a hit determination random number update process as shown in FIG. 3, and various random numbers (a hit determination random number, a hit type determination random number, etc.) Is updated (step S100). Subsequently, main controller 400 executes a random number update process for effect control, an input process, and a variation setting process (steps S102, S104, S106). Subsequently, the main control device 400 executes an electric accessory control process (step S108), and in the electric accessory control process, executes a fraud detection process as shown in FIG. 4 (step S200). Subsequently, the main controller 400 determines whether or not a game ball has been won in the special winning opening 241 as shown in FIG. 5 in the fraud detection process (step S300).

  Here, as shown in the period A (non-occurrence period) in FIG. 6, when the special prize state is not generated and the big prize opening 241 is closed by the opening / closing member 242, the player uses a wire or the like. It is assumed that an illegal act (hereinafter referred to as “got act”) is performed in which the grand prize opening 241 is forcibly opened and the game ball is awarded to the grand prize opening 241. Then, the big prize opening switch 313 detects the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 241 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. Thereby, main controller 400 determines that a detection signal is output from big winning opening switch 313, and determines that a game ball has won a big winning opening 241 (YES in step S300). Subsequently, main controller 400 adds “1” to the illegal winning determination counter value, and counts the number of game balls detected by big winning opening switch 313 (step S302). The illegal winning determination counter value represents the number of game balls detected in the non-occurrence period, which is a period in which no special prize state has occurred. Subsequently, main controller 400 determines whether or not the illegal prize determination counter value is equal to or greater than the illegal prize number (step S304). Here, since the number of illegal winnings in the period A is set to “1”, if there is a winning in this period A, it is determined that the number of illegal winnings is at least equal to the number of illegal winnings (YES in step S304). Subsequently, the main control device 400 clears the illegal winning determination counter value to “0”, and transmits an error command to the sub-control device 500 (step S306). Accordingly, the sub control device 500 causes the lamp 530 and the speaker 540 to perform a notification operation for notifying that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state in accordance with the error command transmitted from the main control device 400.

On the other hand, when the go-to action is not performed in the period A of FIG. 6, that is, when it is determined by the main control device 400 that the game ball has not been won in the big winning opening 241 (step S300, NO). The fraud detection process is terminated and the original electric accessory control process is restored.
When returning to the electric accessory control process, the process returns to FIG. 4 and the main controller 400 determines whether or not to start the special prize state (step S202).
Here, it is assumed that the winning determination random number updated in the game control process does not match the winning determination value. Then, main controller 400 determines that the opening effect in the special prize state is not started, and returns to the original game control process (NO in step S202). After returning to the game control process, the process returns to FIG. 3 and the main controller 400 sequentially executes the prize ball payout management process, the external information output process, the gaming machine inspection signal output process, and the port output process (steps S110 to S116). ), The execution of the above flow is repeated from step S100.

  Assume that the winning determination random number updated in the game control process matches the winning determination value and the special symbol indicating the occurrence of the big hit state is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 281 while the execution of the above flow is repeated. Then, returning to FIG. 4, the main control device 400 determines to start the special prize state (normal jackpot) (step S202, YES). Subsequently, main controller 400 transmits an opening effect start command to sub controller 500 (step S204). Thereby, the sub-control device 500 causes the lamp 530 and the speaker 540 to perform the opening effect according to the opening effect start command. Thereby, as shown in the period B of FIG. 6, the gaming state in the special prize state is shifted to the opening period. Subsequently, main controller 400 starts measuring an elapsed time after transmitting the opening effect start command (step S204). Subsequently, main controller 400 executes fraud detection processing (step S206).

  Here, it is assumed that the goto action is performed in the period B (opening period) in FIG. Then, the big prize opening switch 313 detects the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 241 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. Subsequently, returning to FIG. 5, the main controller 400 determines that a detection signal is output from the big prize opening switch 313, and decides that a game ball has won the big prize opening 241 (step S <b> 300, YES). . Subsequently, main controller 400 adds “1” to the illegal winning determination counter value, and counts the number of game balls detected by big winning opening switch 313 (step S302). Subsequently, main controller 400 determines whether or not the illegal prize determination counter value is equal to or greater than the illegal prize number (step S304). Here, since the number of illegal winnings in period B is set to “1”, if there is a winning in period B, it is determined that the number of illegal winnings is at least equal to the number of illegal winnings (YES in step S304). Subsequently, the main control device 400 clears the illegal winning determination counter value to “0”, and transmits an error command to the sub-control device 500 (step S306). Accordingly, the sub control device 500 causes the lamp 530 and the speaker 540 to perform a notification operation for notifying that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state in accordance with the error command transmitted from the main control device 400.

On the other hand, when the go-to action is not performed in the period B of FIG. 6, that is, when it is determined by the main control device 400 that there is no game ball winning in the big winning opening 241 (step S300, NO). The fraud detection process is terminated and the original electric accessory control process is restored.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls detected by the big prize opening switch 313 is counted in each of the non-occurrence period and the opening period, and the counted number of game balls is equal to or greater than the number of illegal prizes. In such a case, the pachinko machine 1 is determined to be in an abnormal state. Therefore, for example, if the above action is performed during these periods, the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state when the number of game balls counted by the big prize opening switch 313 exceeds the number of illegal winning prizes. Can be judged. In particular, the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state even when a go-to action is performed during the opening period, which is a part of the special prize state, but is not yet available for a chance to win a grand prize. It can be detected appropriately.

  Further, it is assumed that the opening period ends while the fraud detection process in step S206 is repeated. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, main controller 400 clears the illegal winning determination counter value to “0” (step S208). Subsequently, the main control device 400 transmits a control signal for opening the special prize opening 241 by the opening / closing member 242 to the special prize opening solenoid 321 (step S210). Thus, the special winning opening solenoid 321 causes the opening / closing member 242 to open the special winning opening 241 in accordance with the control signal transmitted from the main control device 400 (step S210). Thereby, as shown in the period C of FIG. 6, the gaming state in the special prize state is shifted to the release period. Subsequently, returning to FIG. 4, when the predetermined time has elapsed after the main control device 400 has transmitted the control signal, or when a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big winning opening 241, the large opening / closing member 242 is used. A control signal for closing the winning opening 241 is transmitted to the large winning opening solenoid 321 (step S210). As a result, the special prize opening solenoid 321 causes the opening / closing member 242 to close the special prize opening 241 in accordance with the control signal transmitted from the main control device 400. Subsequently, the main control device 400 prohibits transmission of a control signal to the big prize opening solenoid 157, and causes the opening / closing member 242 to continue closing the big prize opening 241 (step S212). Thereby, as shown in the period D of FIG. 6, the gaming state in the special prize state is shifted to the ball throwing period. Further, the main control device 400 starts measuring the elapsed time after transmitting the control signal to the special prize opening solenoid 321 in the step S210. Subsequently, main controller 400 executes fraud detection processing (step S214).

  Here, it is assumed that the goto action is performed in the period D (ball throwing period) in FIG. Then, the big prize opening switch 313 detects the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 241 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. Subsequently, main controller 400 determines that a detection signal has been output from big winning opening switch 313, and determines that a game ball has won a big winning opening 241 (YES in step S300). Subsequently, main controller 400 adds “1” to the illegal winning determination counter value, and counts the number of game balls detected by big winning opening switch 313 (step S302). The illegal winning determination counter value represents the number of game balls detected during the ball throwing period. Subsequently, main controller 400 determines whether or not the illegal prize determination counter value is equal to or greater than the illegal prize number (step S304). Here, since the number of illegal winnings in the period D is set to “3”, even if it is determined that there has been a winning in the period D, the illegal winning determination counter value is “2” or less. In such a case, it is not determined that the number is equal to or greater than the illegal winning number (step S304, NO). In this case, the fraud detection process is terminated and the process returns to the original electric accessory control process. When returning to the electric accessory control process, as shown in FIG. 4, main controller 400 executes the fraud detection process again (step S214), and repeats the fraud detection process from step S300. Then, it is assumed that the illegal winning determination counter value becomes equal to or larger than the illegal winning number while the execution of the fraud detection process is repeated. Then, main controller 400 determines that the illegal prize determination counter value is equal to or greater than the illegal prize number (step S304, YES). Subsequently, the main control device 400 clears the illegal winning determination counter value to “0” and transmits an error command to the sub-control device 500. Thereby, it can be notified to the hall that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls detected by the big prize opening switch 313 is counted during the ball throwing period, and if the counted number of game balls is less than the illegal winning number, the pachinko machine It is determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state when it is determined that 1 is not in an abnormal state and the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater. Therefore, for example, if the above-mentioned goto action is performed during the ball throwing period, the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state when the number of game balls counted by the big prize opening switch 313 exceeds the number of illegal winning prizes. Can be determined. In addition, during the ball throwing period, an open game ball that is a game ball won during the opening period may be detected by the big prize opening switch 313, but is expected to be detected during the ball throwing period. By setting the number of illegal prizes to be larger than the maximum number of open game balls to be played, the game state is caused by the large winning port switch 313 detecting the open game balls during the ball throwing period. It is possible to prevent erroneous determination as being in an abnormal state. Therefore, a special prize state is created while preventing a disadvantage that the player who normally plays a game does not perform the goto action and the pachinko machine 1 is judged to be in an abnormal state. It is possible to properly detect the goto action that occurs when

  Further, it is assumed that the ball throwing period ends while the fraud detection process in step S214 is repeated. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, main controller 400 determines whether or not the final round of the special prize state has ended (S216). If it is determined in this determination that the final round of the special prize state has not ended (step S216, NO), the main control device 400 prohibits transmission of the control signal to the big prize opening solenoid 321 and causes the opening / closing member 242 to The winning opening 241 is kept closed (step S218). Thereby, as shown in the period E of FIG. 6, the gaming state in the special prize state is shifted to the closing period. Returning to FIG. 4, main controller 400 starts measuring the elapsed time after the ball throwing period ends (step S <b> 218). Subsequently, after the main control device 400 clears the fraud winning determination counter value, the fraud detection processing is executed (step S220).

  Here, it is assumed that the goto action is performed in the period E (closed period) in FIG. Then, the big prize opening switch 313 detects the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 241 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control device 400 determines that the detection signal is output from the big prize opening switch 313, and determines that there is a game ball winning in the big prize opening 241 (step S <b> 300). YES). Subsequently, main controller 400 adds “1” to the illegal winning determination counter value, and counts the number of game balls detected by big winning opening switch 313 (step S302). Subsequently, main controller 400 determines whether or not the illegal prize determination counter value is equal to or greater than the illegal prize number (step S304). Here, since the number of illegal winnings in the period E is set to “1”, if there is a winning in this period E, it is determined that the number of illegal winnings is not less than the number of illegal winnings (YES in step S304). Subsequently, the main control device 400 clears the illegal winning determination counter value to “0”, and transmits an error command to the sub-control device 500 (step S306). Accordingly, the sub control device 500 causes the lamp 530 and the speaker 540 to perform a notification operation for notifying that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state in accordance with the error command transmitted from the main control device 400.

On the other hand, when the go-to action is not performed in the period E of FIG. 6, that is, when it is determined by the main control device 400 that there is no game ball winning in the big winning opening 241 (step S300, NO). The fraud detection process is terminated and the original electric accessory control process is restored.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls detected by the big winning opening switch 313 is counted during each of the ball throwing period and the closing period, and the number of game balls thus counted is the number of illegal winnings. In such a case, the pachinko machine 1 is determined to be in an abnormal state. Therefore, for example, if the above action is performed during these periods, the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state when the number of game balls counted by the big prize opening switch 313 exceeds the number of illegal winning prizes. Can be judged. Also, during the ball throwing period, if the number of game balls counted by the big prize opening switch 313 is less than the illegal winning number, it is not determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state. Even if a game ball is detected by the big prize opening switch 313 after the end of the opening period due to a winning just before the end or a bite of the ball, the pachinko machine 1 becomes abnormal due to this. It is possible to prevent erroneous determination as being present. Therefore, while a player who normally plays a game does not perform the goto action, while preventing a problem that the pachinko machine 1 is determined to be in an abnormal state, It is possible to more appropriately detect the goto action performed during the closing period and (interval period).

  Further, it is assumed that the closing period has ended while the fraud detection process in step S220 is repeated. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, main controller 400 repeats the execution of the above-described flow from step S208. Then, it is assumed that the final round of the special prize state is completed while the execution of the above flow is repeated. Then, main controller 400 determines that the final round of the special prize state has ended (step S216, YES). Subsequently, main controller 400 transmits an ending effect start command to sub controller 500 (step S222). Thereby, the sub-control device 500 causes the lamp 530 and the speaker 540 to perform the ending effect according to the ending effect start command. Thereby, as shown in the period F of FIG. 6, the gaming state is shifted to the ending period. Subsequently, main controller 400 starts measuring an elapsed time after transmitting the ending effect start command (step S222). Subsequently, after the main control device 400 clears the fraud winning determination counter value, the fraud detection processing is executed (step S224).

  Here, it is assumed that the goto action is performed in the period F (ending period) in FIG. Then, the big prize opening switch 313 detects the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 241 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 400. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control device 400 determines that the detection signal is output from the big prize opening switch 313, and determines that there is a game ball winning in the big prize opening 241 (step S <b> 300). YES). Subsequently, main controller 400 adds “1” to the illegal winning determination counter value, and counts the number of game balls detected by big winning opening switch 313 (step S302). Subsequently, main controller 400 determines whether or not the illegal prize determination counter value is equal to or greater than the illegal prize number (step S304). Here, since the number of illegal winnings in the period F is set to “1”, if there is a winning in the period F, it is determined that the number of illegal winnings is at least equal to the number of illegal winnings (step S304, YES). Subsequently, the main control device 400 clears the illegal winning determination counter value to “0”, and transmits an error command to the sub-control device 500 (step S306). Accordingly, the sub control device 500 causes the lamp 530 and the speaker 540 to perform a notification operation for notifying that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state in accordance with the error command transmitted from the main control device 400.

On the other hand, when the go-to action is not performed in the period F of FIG. 6, that is, when it is determined by the main control device 400 that the game ball has not been won in the big winning opening 241 (step S300, NO). The fraud detection process is terminated and the original electric accessory control process is restored.
Thus, in this embodiment, during the ending period, the number of game balls detected by the big prize opening switch 313 is counted, and if the counted number of game balls is greater than or equal to the illegal winning number, the pachinko machine 1 was determined to be in an abnormal state. Therefore, for example, if the above action is performed during the ending period, it is determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state when the number of game balls counted by the big prize opening switch 313 is greater than or equal to the illegal winning number. it can. Therefore, even if it is a part of the special prize state, even if the goto act is performed during the ending period, which is a period during which the opportunity for winning a prize winning in the special prize state is not obtained. It is possible to more appropriately detect that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state.

  In the present embodiment, the big winning opening 241 in FIG. 1 constitutes the winning opening. Similarly, the opening / closing member 242 of FIG. 1 constitutes an opening / closing member. Further, the special electric accessory 240 of FIG. 1 constitutes a winning device. Furthermore, the big winning opening switch 313 in FIG. 2 constitutes a detecting means. Further, the special winning opening solenoid 321 in FIG. 2 constitutes a driving means. Further, the special prize state constitutes an open / close operation allowable period. Further, the main controller 400 in FIG. 2 and step S202 in FIG. 4 constitute lottery means. Further, the main control device 400 in FIG. 2 and steps S202 and S210 in FIG. 4 constitute a control means. Further, the opening period, the ball throwing period, the closing period, and the ending period constitute a specific period. Further, the main controller 400 in FIG. 1 and step S304 in FIG. 5 constitute a determination unit. Further, the ball throwing period and the closing period between rounds constitute an interval period. Further, the prize ball payout control device 350 in FIG. 2 constitutes a payout means.

FIG. 7 is a time chart showing the operation of the pachinko machine 1.
In the present embodiment, the operation in the case where a normal jackpot state is generated as the special prize state is shown as an example. However, the present invention can be similarly applied to the case where another special prize state is generated. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the maximum number of continuations of the round is one, the opening period is divided into the first half C1 and the second half C2, and the big prize opening 241 is between the first half C1 and the second half C2. This is also applicable to a case where a small hit is generated in which an interval period X for closing is provided and a change does not occur between the game state before the start and the game state after the end. The opening period ends when a predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined number of game balls enter the big prize opening 241. Therefore, during the opening period, when a predetermined number of game balls win the big winning opening 241 during the execution of the first half C1, the releasing process is terminated without executing the second half C2. Further, in the period X, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls detected by the big prize opening switch 313 in the period X, that is, whether or not the illegal winning counter value in the period X is equal to or larger than the illegal winning number, and the pachinko machine The fraud detection process of FIG. 5 is performed to determine whether 1 is in an abnormal state. Note that the fraud detection process may not be performed during the period X, and the fraud detection process may be performed during other periods.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example of a variable winning device that is movable in the open state and the closed state, that is, a so-called attacker, is shown, but the present invention is similarly applied to a similar winning device. can do. For example, the present invention can also be applied to the second start winning opening 221 (ordinary electric accessory).
Furthermore, although the example which transmits the error command to the sub-control apparatus 500 when the main control apparatus 400 determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state has been shown, other configurations may be employed. For example, when the main control device 400 determines that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state, the prize ball payout control device 350 may be configured to prohibit the payout of prize balls. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the winning ball from being paid out by an illegal act.

Moreover, even if it is not determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state, in a period other than the opening period and the ball throwing period, that is, the non-occurrence period, the opening period, the closing period, or the ending period, Even if the big prize opening switch 241 detects a game ball and outputs a detection signal, the prize ball payout control device 350 may be configured to prohibit the payout of the prize ball.
Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the fraud detection process is individually executed in each of the non-occurrence period, the opening period, the ball throwing period, the closing period, and the ending period is shown, but other configurations may be adopted. it can. For example, a first detection period in which the non-occurrence period and the opening period are combined, a second detection period in which the ball removal period and the closing period are combined, and a third detection period in which the ball removal period and the ending period are combined The fraud detection process may be performed individually for each, or the fraud detection process may be performed individually for each period constituted by a combination of these periods. By performing the fraud detection process in a single period combining a single period in this way, the burden on the control process can be reduced compared to the case of performing the fraud detection process for each single period. .

  Furthermore, although the example which the main control apparatus 400 determines whether the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state was shown, another structure can also be employ | adopted. For example, a configuration in which the sub control device 500 performs the determination may be adopted. That is, main controller 400 transmits a command to sub controller 500 to notify whether the current gaming state is a non-occurrence period, an opening period, an opening period, a ball throwing period, a closing period, or an ending period. In addition, every time a detection signal is output from the big prize opening switch 313, a command for notifying that the gaming ball has been detected by the big prize opening switch 313 may be transmitted to the sub-control device 500. Then, according to the command transmitted from the main control device 400, the sub-control device 500 has a non-occurrence period, a first detection period in which the non-occurrence period and the opening period are combined, a ball throwing period, a ball throwing period, and a closing period. It is determined whether it is the second detection period that combines the second detection period and the third detection period that combines the ball throwing period and the ending period, and these periods are detected by the big prize opening switch 313 accordingly. The number of game balls may be counted, and if the counted number of game balls is equal to or greater than the number of illegal winnings, it may be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state. When this determination is performed by the sub-control device 500, when the sub-control device 500 determines that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state, a notification operation for notifying that the pachinko machine 1 is in an abnormal state is performed. A configuration in which the control signal is output to the lamp 530 and the speaker 540 can be employed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 10 Game board surface, 20 Launching path, 21 Outer rail, 22 Inner rail, 30 Game area, 31 Center rolling path, 32 Left rolling path, 33 Right rolling path, 100 Equipment unit, 210 1st Start winning opening, 220 ordinary electric winning combination, 221 Second starting winning opening, 222 opening and closing member, 230 starting gate, 240 special electric winning combination, 241 large winning opening, 242 opening and closing opening, 250a left middle general winning opening, 250b lower left general Winning mouth, 260a Right middle general winning mouth, 260b Lower right general winning mouth, 270 Out mouth, 280 Game state display device, 281 Special symbol display, 282 Normal symbol display, 310 Start winning mouth switch, 311 Start gate switch, 313 Grand prize opening switch, 314 Left general prize opening switch, 315 Right general prize opening switch, 320 Start Winning port solenoid, 321 large winning port solenoid, 350 prize ball payout control device, 400 main control device, 440 input port, 450 output port, 500 sub-control device, 530 lamp, 540 speaker, 800 hall computer, 900 power supply circuit, n nail

Claims (6)

A winning opening through which a game ball can pass, an open state in which the winning opening is opened to allow the passing of the gaming ball to the winning opening, and a passing of the gaming ball to the winning opening by closing the winning opening A winning device including an opening and closing member movable in a closed state to be prohibited;
Detecting means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the winning opening;
Drive means for performing an opening / closing operation to move the opening / closing member to a closed state and an open state;
Lottery means for lottery whether or not to generate an open / close operation allowable period, which is a period during which the open / close operation by the drive means is allowed;
When the lottery is won, the open / close operation allowable period is generated, and the open / close member is moved from the closed state to the open state within the open / close operation allowable period, and the open / close member is opened when a specific trigger is established. Control means for causing the drive means to perform a round game that is movable from a closed state to a closed state;
A determination unit that determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state when the detection unit detects a game ball of a set number or more in a specific period in which the opening / closing member is in a closed state in the open / close operation allowable period; A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the specific period, when the round game is performed a plurality of times in the open / close operation allowable period, the start of another round game that is performed next to one round game among the plurality of round games is determined as the one round game. Including an interval period for which the time determined after the establishment of the specific opportunity is prohibited,
The control means, when the round game is performed a plurality of times during the opening / closing operation permissible period, starts the other round game after the interval period has elapsed since the establishment of the specific opportunity in the one round game,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state when the detection unit detects more than a set number of gaming balls during the interval period. The detection means is provided at a position separated from the winning a prize opening,
The specific period includes a ball throwing period which is a period from the establishment of the specific opportunity until the last game ball remaining in the winning device is detected by the detection means,
3. The determination unit according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state when the detection unit detects more than a set number of game balls during the ball throwing period. Gaming machine. The specific period includes an opening period in which the start of the first round game is prohibited for a predetermined time from the occurrence of the opening / closing operation allowable period before the start of the first round game which is the round game performed for the first time in the opening / closing operation allowable period. Including
4. The determination unit according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state when the detection unit detects more than a set number of game balls during the opening period. The gaming machine described in 1. The specific period includes an ending period that is a period from the establishment of the specific trigger in the final round game that is the round game performed last in the open / close operation allowable period to the end of the open / close operation allowable period,
5. The determination unit according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state when the detection unit detects more than a set number of game balls during the ending period. The gaming machine described in 1. A payout means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball is detected by the detection means;
6. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein when the determination unit determines that the gaming machine is in an abnormal state, the control unit prohibits the payout unit from paying out the prize ball. The gaming machine described.

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