JP2015231471A - Game system and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system and a game machine in which whether the game machine is opened or not during transportation can be recognized.SOLUTION: A game system comprises a Pachinko game machine 2, a card unit 3, and a management computer 150. The Pachinko game machine 2 comprises: an openable/closable box body; control means provided in the box body; timing means; a power source for driving the timing means; and detection means for detecting at least one of opening/closing the box body and removal of the control means. The game system further comprises: determination means for determining presence/absence of detection of the detection means in a specific period on the basis of detection information by the detection means and timing information by the timing means when the detection information is acquired; and transmission means for transmitting the detection information and the timing information to a management computer 150 or transmitting a determination result of the determination means to the management computer 150.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game is played by a player, a gaming machine, a gaming device that is communicably connected to the gaming machine, and a management means that is connected to at least one of the gaming machine and the gaming device. And a gaming system comprising:

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in order to prevent a gaming machine installed in a game hall from being fraudulent due to opening of a casing during transportation, the gaming machine has a size that allows a front opening / closing member to close a front opening of a case member. And a closing holding means for holding the front opening / closing member in the closed position and holding the front opening of the case member closed. As the closing and holding means, for example, a binding band is used (Patent Document 1).

  In another gaming machine, the circulation count means is used for counting the number of times of opening the glass door or the like, and the storage area is not excessive, but the count value of the circulation type count means is released once. (Patent document 2).

JP 2008-212562 A JP2013-165931A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the binding band closing and holding means is released during transportation and the front opening and closing member is opened, and the binding band closing and holding means is provided again, during transportation, There was a problem that it was not possible to know whether it was opened or not.

  In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, the number of times of opening a glass door or the like is counted, but it is not possible to know whether or not the door has been opened during transportation simply by knowing the counted number of times of opening. was there.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming system and a gaming machine capable of knowing whether or not the gaming machine has been released during transportation.

(1) The present invention is connected to a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 2, an enclosed circulation pachinko gaming machine (P stand 2F), a slot machine 1G) in which a game is played by a player so as to be communicable with the gaming machine. A gaming device (for example, card unit 3, CU3F) and management means (for example, hall computer 140, management computer 150, hall server 801F, etc.) connected to at least one of the gaming machine and the gaming device A gaming system including a key management server 800F),
The gaming machine is
Openable / closable box (for example, front frame 5 (front frame 5F) that can be opened and closed with respect to outer frame 4, glass door frame 22 (glass door frame 6F) that can be opened and closed with respect to front frame 5 (front frame 5F)) A board box 16a containing the main board 16 (main control board 16F), and a front door 1bG that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 1aG);
Control means provided in the box (for example, the main board 16 provided in the board box 16a, the game control board 40G provided in the housing 1aG),
Clocking means (for example, RTC52);
A power source for driving the timing means (for example, a backup power source 51 (FIG. 6) provided in the game control microcomputer 560, a backup power source 51 (FIG. 13) provided in the main control unit 161F, and a game control board) Provided backup power supply 51 (FIG. 20)),
Detection means for detecting at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control means (for example, an opening detection unit 53),
The gaming system includes:
A specific period based on information detected by the detecting means (for example, a record of detected opening) and time measuring information (for example, the time of the RTC 52 when opening is detected) when the detected information is acquired. Determination means (for example, the management computer 150 or the pachinko gaming machine 2) for determining the presence or absence of detection by the detection means in the middle (for example, during transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 2);
Transmitting means (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 2 sends the installation information or the determination result to the management computer 150) that transmits the detection information and the timing information to the management means, or transmits the determination result of the determination means to the management means. Send).

  According to the above configuration, it can be determined whether at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control means has been detected during the specific period.

(2) In another configuration of the present invention, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 2, an enclosed circulation pachinko gaming machine (P 2F), a slot machine 1G) in which a player plays a game, and the gaming machine A gaming device (for example, card unit 3, CU3F) connected to be communicable and a management means (for example, hall computer 140, management computer 150, etc.) connected to at least one of the gaming machine and the gaming device A gaming system including a hall server 801F and a key management server 800F),
The gaming machine is
Openable / closable box (for example, front frame 5 (front frame 5F) that can be opened and closed with respect to outer frame 4, glass door frame 22 (glass door frame 6F) that can be opened and closed with respect to front frame 5 (front frame 5F)) A board box 16a containing the main board 16 (main control board 16F), and a front door 1bG that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 1aG);
Control means provided in the box (for example, the main board 16 provided in the board box 16a, the game control board 40G provided in the housing 1aG),
Detection means for detecting at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control means (for example, an opening detection unit 53),
The gaming system includes:
Specific information storage means (for example, storing a shipping flag in the RAM 55 of the main board 16) for storing specific information indicating a specific period (for example, during transport of the pachinko gaming machine 2);
Detection of the detection means during the specific period based on the specific information stored in the specific information storage means (for example, presence / absence of a shipping flag) and information detected by the detection means (for example, detected release record) Determination means (for example, the management computer 150 or the pachinko gaming machine 2) for determining the presence or absence of
Transmission means (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 2 sends the installation information or the determination result to the management computer 150) that transmits the specific information and the detection information to the management means, or transmits the determination result of the determination means to the management means. Send).

  According to the above configuration, it can be determined whether at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control means has been detected during the specific period.

(3) In another configuration of the present invention, it is communicably connected to a gaming device (for example, card unit 3, CU3F), and management means (for example, hall computer 140, management computer 150, hall server 801F or key management server) 800F etc.) directly or indirectly through the gaming device (for example, pachinko gaming machine 2, encapsulated circulation pachinko gaming machine (P stand 2F), slot machine 1G),
Openable / closable box (for example, front frame 5 (front frame 5F) that can be opened and closed with respect to outer frame 4, glass door frame 22 (glass door frame 6F) that can be opened and closed with respect to front frame 5 (front frame 5F)) A board box 16a containing the main board 16 (main control board 16F), and a front door 1bG that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 1aG);
Control means provided in the box (for example, the main board 16 provided in the board box 16a, the game control board 40G provided in the housing 1aG),
Clocking means (for example, RTC52);
A power source for driving the timing means (for example, a backup power source 51 (FIG. 6) provided in the game control microcomputer 560, a backup power source 51 (FIG. 13) provided in the main control unit 161F, and a game control board) Provided backup power supply 51 (FIG. 20)),
Detection means for detecting at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control means (for example, an opening detection unit 53),
In order to determine whether or not the detection means is detected during a specific period (for example, during the transport of the pachinko gaming machine 2), the management means detects information detected by the detection means (for example, a detected release record) and the detection information. Transmitting means (for example, transmitting the installation information to the management computer 150 when the power is turned on) that transmits time information (for example, the time of the RTC 52 when opening is detected) by the time measuring means when acquiring .

  According to the above configuration, the management unit can determine whether at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control unit is detected during the specific period.

(4) In another configuration of the present invention, it is communicably connected to a gaming device (for example, card unit 3, CU3F), and management means (for example, hall computer 140, management computer 150, hall server 801F or key management server) 800F etc.) directly or indirectly through the gaming device (for example, pachinko gaming machine 2, encapsulated circulation pachinko gaming machine (P stand 2F), slot machine 1G),
Openable / closable box (for example, front frame 5 (front frame 5F) that can be opened and closed with respect to outer frame 4, glass door frame 22 (glass door frame 6F) that can be opened and closed with respect to front frame 5 (front frame 5F)) A board box 16a containing the main board 16 (main control board 16F), and a front door 1bG that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 1aG);
Control means provided in the box (for example, the main board 16 provided in the board box 16a, the game control board 40G provided in the housing 1aG),
Detection means for detecting at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control means (for example, an opening detection unit 53),
Transmission means for transmitting the specific information (for example, the presence / absence of a shipping flag) and the detection information by the detection means (for example, a detected release record) in order to determine whether the detection means is detected during the specific period. For example, installation information is transmitted to the management computer 150 when the power is turned on.

  According to the above configuration, the management unit can determine whether at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control unit is detected during the specific period.

(5) In the above (1) or (2),
The determination means is included in the gaming machine,
The transmission means transmits the determination result of the determination means to the management means (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 2 transmits the determination result to the management computer 150).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not at least one of the opening / closing of the box and the removal of the control means is detected during the specific period.

(6) In (1) above,
The determination means is included in the management means,
The transmission means transmits the detection information and the timekeeping information to the management means (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 2 has installation information (the record of the release stored in the release detection unit 53 and the RTC 52 when the release is detected). (Including time) is transmitted to the management computer 150).

  According to the above configuration, the management unit can determine whether at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control unit is detected during the specific period.

(7) In (2) above,
The determination means is included in the management means,
The transmission unit transmits the specific information and the detection information to the management unit (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 2 has installation information (a record of release stored in the release detection unit 53 and a shipping flag when the release is detected). (Including the presence or absence of) is transmitted to the management computer 150).

  According to the above configuration, the management unit can determine whether at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control unit is detected during the specific period.

(8) In (1) above,
The gaming machine displays the detection information and the timekeeping information on display means when the power is turned on (for example, the opening record stored in the effect display device 9 by the opening detection unit 53 and the time of the RTC 52 when the opening is detected). And display.)

  According to the above configuration, whether or not at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control means is detected during the specific period can be easily confirmed by the display means.

(9) In (2) above,
The gaming machine displays the specific information and the detection information on display means when the power is turned on (for example, an opening record stored in the effect display device 9 by the opening detection unit 53 and a shipping flag when opening is detected). Display or not).

  According to the above configuration, whether or not at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control means is detected during the specific period can be easily confirmed by the display means.

(10) In the above (1),
The time measuring means and the power source are arranged in a box that covers the control means (for example, the board box 16a has a backup power source for driving the RTC 52 provided on the main board 16 and the open detection unit 53). 51 is also stored.).

According to the above configuration, fraud with respect to the time measuring means and the control means can be prevented.
(11) In (6) above,
The managing means uses the time information of the RTC 52 when shipping the pachinko gaming machine 2 when shipping the pachinko gaming machine 2 in advance. (For example, the management computer 150 acquires shipping information and installation information from the pachinko gaming machine 2 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 2 is turned on)
The determination means detects the detection means during the specific period from the time information included from the time of shipment (for example, the shipping date and time included in the shipping information) acquired by the management means to the time of installation of the gaming machine. Is determined (for example, FIG. 11A).

  According to the above configuration, the management unit can determine whether at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control unit is detected during the specific period.

(12) In the above (6),
The management means obtains information at the time of shipment when the gaming machine is shipped from the outside (for example, when the gaming machine manufacturer ships the pachinko gaming machine 2 to the hall, Receive shipping information from the machine manufacturer)
The determination means determines whether or not the detection means is detected during the specific period from the timekeeping information included from the acquired shipping time (for example, shipping date and time included in shipping information) to the installation time of the gaming machine. (For example, FIG. 11A).

  According to the above configuration, the management unit can determine whether at least one of opening / closing of the box and removal of the control unit is detected during the specific period.

(13) In the above (1), (2), (5) to (10),
The gaming machine is
Identification information receiving means (FIG. 15, FIG. 16: payout control circuit 171aF) for receiving identification information (identification ID included in the SC board ID) of the gaming device;
It is possible to specify the relationship between the currently connected gaming device and the past connecting device (connecting device other than the commercial CU3F (game board development jig 3EF, development CU3DF)) that was previously connected to the gaming machine. Storage means for storing information for specifying (FIG. 15, FIG. 16: stored in a register in the payout control circuit 171aF);
Identification information transmitting means for transmitting the identification information to the gaming device (FIGS. 15 and 16: information relating to the identification ID stored in the register in the payout control circuit 171aF (for example, in the fraud detection state 3) A user program 171 pF) for transmitting a flag) to the CU3F,
The gaming device is:
Identification information transmission means (FIG. 15, FIG. 16: SC325bF for transmitting identification ID to P stand 2F) for transmitting identification information of the gaming device to the gaming machine;
Specific information receiving means for receiving the specific information (FIG. 15, FIG. 16: SC325bF for receiving information (for example, flag of fraud detection state 3) related to the identification ID transmitted from the user program 171pF);
Based on the identification information received by the identification information receiving means, connection detection means (SC325bF detects whether or not the relationship between the gaming device and the past connection device is appropriate) 3), it is detected that the P stand 2F has been connected to the game board development jig 3EF or the development CU 3DF in the past.

  According to the above configuration, since the connection detection unit can detect the suitability of the relationship with the past connection device, fraud by the past connection device can be prevented, and the security can be improved.

(14) In the above (1), (2), (5) to (10),
The gaming device is:
Identification information transmitting means for transmitting identification information of the gaming device (identification ID included in the SC board ID) to the gaming machine;
Identification information receiving means for receiving identification information for enabling identification of the relationship between the currently connected gaming device and the past connected device connected to the gaming machine (FIGS. 15 and 16) : SC325bF that transmits the identification ID to the P stand 2F),
Based on the identification information received by the identification information receiving means, connection detection means (SC325bF detects whether or not the relationship between the gaming device and the past connection device is appropriate) 3), it is detected that the P stand 2F has been connected to the game board development jig 3E and the development CU 3DF in the past.
When the gaming apparatus is connected to a test gaming machine instead of the gaming machine, the identification information receiving means receives the identification information stored in advance in the testing gaming machine as the identification information ( Bit 7 (gaming machine simulator connection) of fraud detection state 3 = information of “1” is received as a response to the state information response).

  According to the above configuration, since it can be detected that the test gaming machine is connected to the test gaming machine instead of the gaming machine, fraud by the testing gaming machine is prevented. Security can be improved.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine and card unit which were used for the game system of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the card unit used in embodiment of this invention. It is a system configuration figure showing the whole picture of a game system in an embodiment of the invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the glass door and front frame of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows a mode before the game board is attached to a front frame, and after being attached. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is a block diagram for demonstrating opening detection and connection detection of the pachinko machine concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit of a count counter. It is a block diagram for demonstrating opening detection and connection detection of the pachinko machine concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram for demonstrating whether the management computer determines whether opening of a box etc. was performed during transport of the pachinko machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the time of shipment of a pachinko gaming machine, and the time of opening detection. It is a front view showing a card unit and an enclosed circulation pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit used for a card unit and an enclosure circulation pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the system containing a hall control and a central management apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the mechanism of a detection when P stand connected to the game board development jig is connected to commercial CU by unit exchange. It is a figure for demonstrating the mechanism of a detection when P stand connected to CU for development is connected to commercial CU by unit exchange. It is a figure for demonstrating the mechanism of a detection when a game machine simulator is connected to commercial CU. It is a front view of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine.

Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
<Pachinko machines>
First, a card reader-type pachinko machine (hereinafter abbreviated as a pachinko machine) 2 that is a gaming machine used in the present embodiment will be briefly described below. As shown in FIG. A glass door frame 22 formed in a frame shape is provided, and a hitting ball supply tray 23 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 22. An operation unit 14 is provided at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 23, and a lower tray 24 that stores pachinko balls overflowing from the hitting ball supply tray 23 is provided below the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 23. A hitting operation handle (hereinafter referred to as an operation knob) 25 for emitting a hitting ball is provided.

  A game board 26 is detachably attached to the rear side of the glass door frame 22. A game area 27 is provided in front of the game board 26. A special symbol display 28 in which a plurality of types of identification information called “special symbols” are variably displayed in the lower area on the right side toward the game area 27, and a plurality of types of “designation symbols” called “production symbols” in the vicinity of the center There are provided an effect display device 9 in which the identification information is variably displayed and an effect image is displayed, and an ordinary symbol display 30 on which a plurality of types of identification information called “ordinary symbols” are variably displayed. The game board 26 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 44, a passing gate 31, a starting winning hole 34, and a variable winning ball device 36. A recovery outlet 46 is formed.

  When a hitting ball is won in each of the winning openings, a winning ball corresponding to each winning opening is paid out by a ball cutting / dispensing device (not shown) and also according to the number of winning balls paid out by the ball cutting / dispensing device. A prize ball signal (1 pulse per 10 balls) is output to the outside, so that the number of prize balls is notified to the outside.

  A ball hit by a hammer (not shown) that is swung by the operation of the hitting operation handle 25 enters the game area 27 through the hitting rail, and then flows down the game area 27. At this time, pachinko balls whose launch momentum is too weak to reach the game area 27 are circulated to the lower plate 24 through a circulation path (not shown).

  Further, when the ball that has been driven into the game area 27 passes through the passing gate 31, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 30 is variably started.

  When the display result after the variable display operation of the normal symbol display 30 becomes a predetermined display result (for example, ◯), the movable piece 35 provided in the start winning opening 34 is opened for a predetermined time and the game It becomes an advantageous state for the person.

  When a pachinko ball is won in the start winning opening 34, all special symbols start variable display (variable display) on the special symbol display 28, and the effect display on the effect display device 9 starts. After that, when the special symbol on the special symbol indicator 28 is stopped and the result of the stop display is a predetermined display mode, the left, middle and right effect symbols of the effect display device 9 are displayed. The variable display is also stopped, and the display pattern of the effect symbol is also set to a predetermined display mode (for example, 777), so that a specific gaming state (big hit state) is generated and a big hit signal is output. As a result, the occurrence of the jackpot is notified to the outside.

  Further, when the special symbol on the special symbol display 28 is stopped, a start signal having a predetermined pulse width is output, and notification is made to the outside that the special symbol variable display (variation display) has been performed on the special symbol display 28. Is done.

  When the big hit state occurs in this way, the opening / closing plate 40 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 36 is opened, and a first state advantageous to the player is obtained. This first state ends when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number of hit balls (for example, 10) wins, whichever comes first, and then for the player This is a disadvantageous second state.

  If a hit ball that has entered the large winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 36 in the first state wins a specific winning area (V pocket) and is detected by a V count switch (not shown), Repeat continuation control is performed in which the second state is controlled to the first state after the end of the first state. The upper limit number of the repeated continuation control is set to 15 times, for example.

  When the display result of the special symbol display 28 and the effect symbol display result of the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed in a combination of predetermined jackpot symbols, a big hit occurs as described above. A reach state may occur in a state before being performed.

  When the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 28 and the effect display device 9 and the effect symbol are stopped and displayed with a combination of symbols that matches the predetermined probability variation symbol type, the end of the “big hit” by repeated continuation control Later, a probability variation state in which the probability of being a big hit again becomes a higher probability state than the normal probability state, and the big hits in these probability variation symbols are distinguished from normal big hits and are called `` probable big hits '' In the probability variation state after the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state signal is set to the output state, so that the occurrence of the probability variation state is notified to the outside.

  Further, when the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 28 and the effect display device 9 and the effect symbol are stopped and displayed with a combination of symbols other than the predetermined probability variation symbol, after the “big hit” by the repeated continuation control is ended. Until the variable display reaches a predetermined number of times on the special symbol display 28 and the effect display device 9 or until the next big hit occurs, the special symbol on the special symbol display 28 and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are displayed. When the time (fluctuation time) is shortened compared to the normal gaming state, it becomes a short state, and during these short states, the short / short state signal is set to the output state, so that the occurrence of the short state is externally generated. Be notified.

  The pachinko gaming machine 2 of the present embodiment is equipped with an information output board (not shown) for externally outputting these signals, and the information output board and the card unit 3 are connected via a signal cable (not shown). From the information output board, an external output signal consisting of a big hit signal, a probability changing signal, a time reduction signal, a start signal, and a prize ball signal is output to the card unit 3 via a signal cable.

  Here, the big hit signal is a signal that is in the output state during the big hit state period, the probability changing signal is a signal that is in the output state only during the probability changing state period, and the short and medium time signal is the period in the short time state The start signal is a pulse signal of a predetermined width that is output when the variable symbol display is completed after all the display results of the special symbol display 28 are derived and displayed. The signal is a pulse signal having a predetermined width that is output every time a predetermined number of balls (10 balls in the present embodiment) is paid out.

  The pachinko gaming machine 2 of the present embodiment counts and pays out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game control board that controls the games in the pachinko gaming machine 2 based on a prize ball signal output based on winning. A prize ball control board (not shown) that performs control to count and lend out 25 pachinko balls as a payout unit based on a signal input / output from the card unit 3 as well as a normal CR machine The pachinko balls can be lent out in multiples of 25 balls, which is the payout unit.

  Next, the visitor card and membership card used in the present embodiment will be briefly described. The visitor card and membership card used in the present embodiment are non-volatile for storing various data. Use of an IC card equipped with an IC chip having a volatile memory and a controller for rewriting and reading out the recorded information and performing non-contact communication with an external reader / writer device. Cards and membership cards are card IDs that can identify individual cards. Specifically, visitor cards have a card ID that starts with VC, and membership cards have a membership card ID that starts with KC (simply “card ID”). Is also stored in advance in a non-rewritable manner, the type of which can be identified from the card ID, and the remaining prepaid And prepaid balance data which can specify, (with "1" flag, "0" indicating no flags) test flag indicating that it has been used in the test mode various data for are stored.

  The member card is issued to a member player who has registered as a member in the amusement hall, and a member ID assigned to the member is stored in a non-rewritable manner. In addition, as will be described later, the member player using the membership card can use the pachinko ball once acquired and counted as a holding ball that can be used again for the game on that day, or for the game again after the next day. It is possible to deposit them as game balls at the amusement hall, but these membership cards do not directly record the number of balls that are the data of the balls and the number of balls that are the data of the balls. As will be described later, the number of possessed balls and the number of accumulated balls are stored in association with the member card ID and the member ID in the management computer 150, and are specified from the member card ID and the member ID. Yes.

  The visitor card is purchased and issued by a card issuing / payment machine (not shown) installed in the amusement hall, and is also issued by the card unit 3. The visitor card stores the number of balls and date based on the counted number of balls counted by the player who owns the visitor card, and the number of balls is stored only on the day of each game in the game hall. The card unit 3 can be used.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the number of possessed balls is written and recorded only on the visitor card, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of retained balls and the number of accumulated balls are not limited thereto. The data may be recorded on the membership card as in the visitor card.

  Next, the card unit 3 of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 2. A plurality of full color LEDs are provided on the front surface of the card unit 3 of the present embodiment as shown in FIG. The display unit such as the multi-function lamp 301 that can notify the state of the card unit 3 and the like, the banknote insertion slot 302 for inserting banknotes, and the front side of the apparatus are projected from the front side of the apparatus. Further, a protruding portion 305, a payout button 311 for receiving a counting payout operation for paying out the counted number of balls, and a card insertion slot 309 for inserting a member card or a visitor card are provided.

  A card insertion slot 309 provided on the front surface of the card unit 3 is connected to a card slot of a card reader / writer built in a position corresponding to the card insertion slot 309, and a visitor is connected via the card insertion slot 309. Cards and membership cards can be inserted into the card slot.

  A protruding portion 305 is provided on the front surface of the card unit 3 so as to protrude forward. As shown in FIG. 2, on the surface of the protruding portion 305 facing the player, a display unit 312 capable of displaying various types of information, a menu button 316 for displaying a main menu screen, and table data are displayed. And a replay button for performing a replay game using the membership card ID recorded on the membership card and the number of balls specified by the membership ID when the membership card is received. 319, a replay display unit 320 for notifying that the operation of the replay button 319 is effective, and an infrared signal from a remote control (not shown) possessed by a staff of the game hall, and converting it into an electrical signal The IR light receiving unit 315 for output is provided, and each display item displayed on the display unit 312 is touched on the surface of the display unit 312 with a finger. Transparent touch panel 314 to be input is provided.

  In addition, a liquid crystal display 313 forming a display unit 312 and switches corresponding to each button are provided inside the projecting portion 305, and these are provided at a position in the apparatus corresponding to the projecting portion 305. By being connected to the control board 329, display control of the liquid crystal display 313, input position detection by the transparent touch panel 314, and the like are performed by the display control board 329.

  At the upper position in the card unit 3, a banknote inserted in the banknote insertion slot 302 is connected, and a bill inserted into the banknote insertion slot 302 is taken to identify its authenticity and banknote type. The banknote identification unit 321 output to the control unit 328 provided in the unit is provided, and various banknotes (10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen banknotes) are provided in the banknote identification unit 321. Can be accepted.

  Further, a control unit 328 for controlling the operation of the card unit 3 is provided at a substantially central position of the card unit 3 so as to be easily connected to each part constituting the card unit 3, and as will be described later. Various operations of the card unit 3 are controlled by the control unit 328.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a recovery channel box having a recovery channel inclined from the front side to the rear (inward) side of the card unit 3 is provided at the lowest position of the card unit 3. At the same time, the pachinko that is discharged from the lower plate 24 is disposed at the lower position of the lower plate 24 of the pachinko gaming machine 2 at the lower end position of the front surface of the card unit 3 on the front side of the recovery flow path box. A connecting rod 344 for allowing the pachinko balls discharged from the box-shaped counting / fractional dispensing unit 340 to flow into the card unit 3 while counting the balls and dispensing the pachinko balls with a fraction less than the dispensing unit number is mounted. The pachinko ball that has flowed down the connecting rod 344 and has flowed into the recovery channel box from the connecting rod mounting port, connects the recovery channel box to the card unit 3. Kata side continue to flow down the rear (inner) side, and is discharged to a collecting gutter (not shown) of the game island from the rear lower end of the card unit 3.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the card unit 3 according to the present embodiment has the card unit 3 main body engaged with the unit holders formed at the upper and lower positions, and the card unit 3 main body can be pulled out in the front direction. A cylinder lock (not shown) is provided at a predetermined position below the front surface of the card unit 3 and is unlocked by an unlocking key possessed by an attendant or the like. Thus, the card unit 3 can be pulled out. The unit holder is provided with a connector for relaying various connection cables. A communication cable or the like connected to the control unit 328 is relay-connected via the unit holder. The card unit 3 main body is not entangled when the card unit 3 main body is pulled out, and the card unit 3 main body cannot be pulled out.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the card unit 3 of the present embodiment. As described above, the card unit 3 mainly controls the bill identification unit 321, the card reader / writer 327, the display control board 329, the counting / fractional dispensing unit 340, and the control of each part of the card unit 3. And a control unit 328 that implements various functions of the card unit 3 and provides a bill recognition unit 321, a card reader / writer 327, a counting / fraction dispensing unit 340, and a display control board 329. To send and receive various data.

  The card reader / writer 327 reads and writes recorded information such as a (member) card ID, a member ID (member card only), and prepaid balance data recorded on the member card and visitor card inserted from the card insertion slot 309. I do. The prepaid balance is stored in association with the card ID without being recorded on the member card or visitor card, and is managed so that the prepaid balance corresponding to the card can be searched from the card ID of the card. May be.

  Next, the control unit 328 of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 328 is accepting a central processing unit (CPU) 328a capable of executing a control program and a card reader / writer 327. (Membership) card ID and prepaid balance of the visitor card and membership card, the number of balls, the number of stored balls, the number of points visited, the corresponding pachinko machine 2 machine data, the game information of members in the game, counting and fractional payment A RAM 328b capable of storing various data such as stored ball count data which is the number of pachinko balls stored in the unit 340, a control program executed by the central processing circuit (CPU) 328a, and a device ID of the card unit 3 Non-volatile memo that can rewrite and store various data such as setting information including ID and (member) card ID while away EEPROM 328c and a real-time clock (RTC) 328d capable of outputting time information, calendar information, etc. at that time. The RAM 328b is backed up by a battery (not shown) and is stored for a predetermined period even when the power is cut off. Data is retained.

  As described above, the control unit 328 of the present embodiment is connected so as to be able to exchange various signals accompanying the lending of pachinko balls with a prize ball control board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 2. In addition, as described above, various external output signals such as a big hit signal can be input by being connected to the information output board of the pachinko gaming machine 2 through the signal cable.

  In addition, the control unit 328 is connected to an out ball counter 16A provided at a lower position of the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 2, and each count signal from the out ball counter 16A can be input. In response to the input of the count signal from the ball counter 16A, a predetermined number corresponding to the count signal is added to the value of the total number of shot balls in the game information table (not shown) and updated.

  Further, the control unit 328 is connected to the counting / fractional payout unit 340, and displays it at a lower position of the display unit 312 in response to reception of the counting information output from the counting / fractional payout unit 340. By updating the value of the number of balls already counted (the number of balls in the card table), the total number of balls counted by the counting / fractional payout unit 340 (the number of balls already counted on that day before that time) If it exists, the total number of possessed balls) is displayed as the counted number of balls.

  The control unit 328 is connected to a payout button switch 311 ′ corresponding to a payout button 311 provided at a position below the protrusion 305 on the front surface of the apparatus, and a signal corresponding to the operation of the payout button 311 By inputting from the button switch 311 ′, the presence / absence of the operation of the payout button 311 is grasped, and when the payout button 311 is operated, the payout process is performed to cope with the payout of the number of payout balls. The pachinko gaming machine 2 is made to perform the payout of the pachinko balls with a fraction less than the payout unit number from the counting / fractional payout unit 340.

  In the card table stored in the RAM 328b of the present embodiment, the (member) card ID, member ID (member card only), (member) card read from the visitor card or member card inserted in the card reader / writer 327 Prepaid balance based on ID and prepaid balance data, card ID or (member) card ID and the number of possessed balls specified from the member ID, or the number of counted balls, (member) the number of stored balls specified from the card ID and member ID (Members only), the number of store visit points (members only) specified from the member ID is stored.

  Further, the game information table of the present embodiment stored in the RAM 328b stores game information for three days including today, that is, today's data, previous day data, and previous day data. The previous day data and the previous day data are also stored in the EEPROM 328c. However, when displaying the previous day data and the previous day data, the present day data and the previous day data can be processed at a higher speed than reading from the EEPROM 328c. In the embodiment, the previous day data and the previous day data read from the EEPROM 328c in advance are stored in the game information table stored in the RAM 328b.

  In the game information table of the present embodiment, the current status based on the input status of the above-mentioned big hit signal, probability changing signal, and short time signal output from the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 2 to the input terminals 1 to 3 (not shown). Gaming status (only today), latest gaming status data (input status from input terminal 1 to input terminal 3 in order from left bit, 0: LOW / not connected, 1: HIGH, today only) and previous gaming status Data (game state data before being updated to the latest game state data, only today), the total number of balls hit from the start of business, the total number of winning balls, the number of difference balls (total number of hit balls-total winning balls Number), the total number of starts, the number of start after hit, which is the number of starts after the occurrence of a big hit, and the number of big hits, which is the number of hits from the start of business, Probability state from the start The number of occurrences, the number of occurrences of the short-time state from the start of business, the number of short-time occurrences from the start of business, and the number of hits that occurred from the big hit that occurred in the normal gaming state to the next normal gaming state The game information consisting of the number of times is stored, and the game information is updated based on the jackpot signal, probability change signal, time reduction signal, start signal, prize ball signal, and out ball count signal input to the input terminal. Updated with information.

  It should be noted that today's table data that is tabulated and managed in these game information tables is a specific data header indicating that it is transmission data including the table data at the head, the device ID of the card unit 3, and the mode As a transmission data string of a predetermined format with a mode flag that can specify the type (normal mode, test mode, and erasure mode described later), in response to reception of a transmission request from the hall computer 140 (when the game state is changed) , At that time).

  In addition, the member game information table of the present embodiment stored in the RAM 328b has game information from the time when the member card is inserted into the card reader / writer 327, that is, the member who has the inserted member card. The game information related to the game is stored.

  Specifically, the start time when the member started playing (member card acceptance time), the end time when the member finished playing (member card return time), the member's game time, and after the member started playing The number of start-ups, the number of jackpots that have occurred since the member started playing, the number of jackpots that have occurred since the member started playing, the number of positive changes that have occurred since the member started playing, the member has started playing The number of balls acquired from (the difference from the number of balls counted at the start of the game), the spending amount used by the member for the game, the number of replay balls used for replay after the member started the game, The number of balls used since the member started playing is updated and stored, and the game information (table data) since the member player playing the game on the corresponding pachinko machine 2 starts to grasp the game information. It can be done.

  In addition, stored ball count data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 328b, and the pachinko that has flowed into the storage section, which will be described later, inside the counting / fraction dispensing unit 340 by counting in the counting / fraction dispensing unit 340. While the number of balls is added and updated to the stored ball number data, the pachinko ball number of the fraction paid out from the counting / fractional payout unit 340 is subtracted and updated from the stored ball number data, so that it is stored in the storage unit at the present time. The number of pachinko balls being used can be specified by the number of stored balls.

  Further, as described above, the control unit 328 includes a remaining amount indicator provided in the operation unit 14 of the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 2, a lending button switch for detecting the operation of the lending button, a member card being received, A return button switch that detects the operation of the return button that is operated when returning the visitor card is connected, so that the operation of the loan button and the return button can be detected, and the display control of these remaining amount indicators is performed. .

  The control unit 328 outputs various information input from the display control board 329 in response to an output from the IR light receiving unit 315 according to transmission from the remote controller, operation of various buttons provided on the protrusion 305, and operation of the touch panel. The full-color LED 301a provided in the multi-function lamp connected to the control unit 328 in response to the currency identification information by the banknote identification unit 321, the card insertion information from the card reader / writer 327, the visitor card storage state information, etc. LED lighting control, card reader / writer 327, display control board 329 control, balance indicator display control, etc. Overall operation control, membership card or visitor card inserted in card insertion slot 309 can be used / Card acceptance processing to determine whether or not, membership card or visitor being accepted Acceptance depending on the lending process for lending using the prepaid balance based on the prepaid balance data read from the card, the return process for returning the member card or visitor card being accepted by operating the return button, and accepting money Payment to the remaining prepaid balance on the member card or visitor card in the middle, issuance / payment processing to write the prepaid balance to a new visitor card and issue, replay processing using the number of stored balls, operation of the payout button 311 A payout process for paying out (returning) the number of balls counted by acceptance (including those specified by the inserted visitor card and membership card) and subtracting and updating the number of balls paid out from the counted number of balls; Various processing such as leaving processing to shift to the leaving mode by receiving a signal based on the leaving operation Row.

  The control unit 328 is connected to the system controller 100, the hall computer 140, the management computer 150, etc. connected to the local area network (LAN) via the communication unit 334 and the HUB 7 so as to be able to perform data communication. These computers can send and receive various data through the communication unit 334.

  The display control board 329 connected to the control unit 328 includes a liquid crystal display 313 that forms the display unit 312, a transparent touch panel 314, various switches (a menu switch 316 a corresponding to the menu button 316, and a base data button 318. The corresponding table data switch 318a, the replay switch 319a corresponding to the replay button 319), the IR light receiving unit 315, and the electronic components such as the LED 320a provided in the replay display unit 320 are connected. Operation information on the transparent touch panel 314, operation information on various switches, and information based on the output signal output from the IR light receiving unit 315 are output to the control unit 328 via the display control board 329.

  In the display control board 329 of the present embodiment, a display driving circuit (not shown) that performs display driving of the liquid crystal display 313 and a position where a pressing operation is performed based on an output signal from the transparent touch panel 314 are specified. An input position detection circuit (not shown) that outputs the specified input position information, a VDP (not shown) that performs processing related to a display image displayed on the display unit 312, a VROM that stores image data used for menu display, etc. (Not shown), VRAM (not shown) for temporarily storing display data to be displayed on the display unit 312, and determination and processing associated with inputs from various switches and touch panels, etc., independently from the control unit 328 Based on display data (page data) output from the control unit 328, etc. A display screen, and is capable of displaying on the liquid crystal display 313 constituting the display unit 312.

  Further, as will be described later, the control unit 328 communicates with the management computer 150 depending on whether or not an online confirmation request is periodically transmitted from the management computer 150 (about every 10 seconds in the present embodiment). It is possible to detect whether the device is online or offline (communication disabled), and an online confirmation response including the device ID is returned to the management computer 150 in response to the reception of these online confirmation requests. The management computer 150 can also detect the online / offline state of each card unit 3. These online confirmation requests may be substituted by other data transmission requests.

  As the detection of these offline, the control unit 328 sends an online confirmation request to the management computer 150 when the online confirmation request has not been received for a predetermined time, and responds to the transmission of the online confirmation request. When there is no online confirmation response, it is determined that an offline state has occurred.

  Similarly, in the management computer 150, when an online confirmation request is transmitted again to the card unit 3 to which an online confirmation response is not returned, and the online confirmation response is not replied to the online confirmation request again, It is determined that an offline state has occurred.

  The control unit 328 is connected to the counting / fractional payout unit 340 so that various data such as counting information and a fractional payout request can be transmitted and received by serial communication capable of transmitting and receiving data with a small number of communication lines.

  Here, the counting / fractional payout unit 340 of the present embodiment will be described in detail. The counting / fractional payout unit 340 of the present embodiment includes the lower plate 24 of the pachinko gaming machine 2 as shown in FIG. It is in the shape of a horizontally long box disposed between the front plate 1 of the game island and is connected to a recovery flow path box (not shown) provided at the lowest position of the card unit 3 via a connecting rod 344. Are connected.

  That is, by attaching the end of the connecting rod 344 bent at a right angle to the connecting rod mounting port (not shown) connected to the recovery flow path box provided below the front surface of the main body of the card unit 3, The fraction dispensing unit 340 is positioned directly below the lower plate 24.

  Further, on the upper surface of the counting / fraction dispensing unit 340, a hopper-shaped insertion portion (not shown) into which pachinko balls discharged from the lower plate 24 are inserted is formed, and a card unit on the front side thereof is formed. On the 3 main body side (on the left side), there is provided a return storage section 342 for storing the paid-out (returned) fractional pachinko balls so that they can be taken out.

  In addition, a step portion is provided on the hitting operation handle 25 side of the counting / fraction dispensing unit 340 of the present embodiment, and an elastic member is provided on the upper surface of the step portion so that the height of the elastic member is high. A hand placement member 343 whose position can be adjusted is arranged so that the player can place a portion near the wrist of the hand on the hand placement member 343 when operating the hitting operation handle 25. In a long game, it is possible to prevent the hand from getting tired by operating the hitting operation handle 25, but the present invention is not limited to this. The member 343 may not be provided.

  The counting / fraction dispensing unit 340 mainly includes an upper unit 340a constituting the upper part of the unit and a lower unit 340b constituting the lower part of the unit. The upper unit 340a is detachable from the lower unit 340b. Has been.

  The upper part of the upper unit 340a is a throwing-in portion that can temporarily store pachinko balls discharged from the lower plate 24.

  In addition, the side of the upper unit 340a on the side of the connecting rod 344 (on the left side) is provided with a counting operation unit 355 that is operated by a player when performing counting. The inflow shutter 352 is opened in response to the operation of the counting switch 355 ′ included in the counting operation unit 355.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, a bottomed box-like return storage section 342 is provided on the front surface of the lower unit 340 b at the end position on the connecting rod 344 side. A front portion of the return storage section 342 is provided so as to protrude from the front surface of the lower unit 340b, and a portion of the front surface of the upper unit 340a that is an upper position of the return storage section 342 is a take-out recess (not shown). 2), and the fractional pachinko balls paid out to the return storage section 342 can be easily taken out from the return storage section 342.

  A predetermined number of metal connection terminal pins 349 ′ connected to the control unit 328 and a power supply circuit (not shown) via a connection cable are provided at an upper position on the front side of the recovery flow path box inside the card unit 3 body. A connection terminal portion (not shown) is provided.

  FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram showing an overall image of the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention. The gaming system includes a pachinko gaming machine 2 that is a gaming machine arranged in parallel on each gaming island (not shown) arranged in the game hall, and the pachinko gaming machine at a predetermined side position of the pachinko gaming machine 2. A visitor card with a prepaid function, which is a game recording medium that is set up in a one-to-one correspondence with No. 2 and is issued to general players who are not registered as a member, or a member who has registered as a member in the gaming machine Accepting a membership card, which is a game recording medium issued to a player, and lending a pachinko ball, which is a game medium used for gaming in a gaming machine, and games in the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 2 The card unit 3 that counts the pachinko balls acquired in this way and pays out (returns) the pachinko balls within the counted number of pachinko balls, and the card unit 3 used in the card unit 3. System controller 100 that manages card cards, membership cards, and card units 3, and the number of balls that have been counted in each card unit 3 (also referred to as "the number of balls counted by itself") A management computer that manages the number of balls, the number of stored balls (number of balls and balls) that can be used for replays by member players who have a membership card, and the number of balls recorded on the visitor card 150, a hall computer 140 serving as a game information management device for managing game information such as machine data of each pachinko machine 2 installed in the game hall, and a prize counter in the game hall for exchanging prizes The gift exchange POS terminal 170 is mainly configured.

  And each apparatus which comprises these gaming systems of this embodiment is connected so that bidirectional | two-way data communication is possible via the hub (HUB) 7 and the communication cable 8, as shown in FIG. Each connected device is assigned a local IP address to form a local area network (LAN), and each of these devices connected to the local area network (LAN) can be individually identified. Each device has an IP address table in which each device (unit) ID is associated with a local IP address, a unit management table, which will be described later, and the like. Sending and receiving data by assigning each specified local IP address to the transmission data enables mutual data transmission and reception. It has become possible way.

  As described above, the system controller 100 of the present embodiment manages the prepaid balance (game value) remaining in each member card and each visitor card, and these members via the communication line 11. It is connected to a management server 12A installed in a card management company outside the game hall that manages cards and visitor cards so that bidirectional data communication can be performed. By transmitting the management information, the card management company can grasp the sales by the membership card and the visitor card of each game hall by the management server 12A.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a monitoring camera system for monitoring the inside of the game hall is connected to the hall computer 140 of the present embodiment, and the monitoring image inside the gaming hall captured by the monitoring camera system. However, it is stored and managed together with the machine data of each pachinko gaming machine 2 and the like. Note that the game information such as the base data of each pachinko gaming machine 2 managed by the hall computer 140 is the latest by transmission data transmitted from the card unit 3 corresponding to each pachinko gaming machine 2 as described later. Information is updated.

  The card unit 3 and the pachinko gaming machine 2 are various signals associated with the lending of a plurality of pachinko balls (25 in the present embodiment) predetermined as payout units, specifically, pachinko gaming machines. The terminal terminal lending completion signal (EXS) and the terminal READY signal (PRDY) output from the terminal 2, the card unit READY signal (BRDY) and the terminal terminal lending request completion confirmation signal (BRQ) output from the control unit 328 can be transmitted and received. In addition to being connected, a jackpot signal, a probability changing signal, a time-short / medium signal, a winning ball signal, and a starting signal, which will be described later, output from the pachinko gaming machine 2 are connected to be inputable.

  Next, referring to FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 2 is provided with a front frame 5 and a glass door frame 22 that are openable and closable around the left edge of the frame-shaped outer frame 4. Yes.

  A pair of upper and lower engaging protrusions 6a and 6b are provided in the vicinity of the edge of the front frame 5 opposite to the center of swing (the free end side). The engaging protrusions 6a and 6b are pressed downward by a spring (not shown). On the other hand, engagement receiving pieces 7a and 7b are provided at positions facing the engagement protrusions 6a and 6b of the outer frame 4. When the front frame 5 in the open state is pressed against the outer frame 4, the engagement protrusions 6a and 6b get over the engagement receiving pieces 7a and 7b, and the engagement protrusions 6a and 6b are moved downward by the urging force of the spring in the state of getting over. Move and become locked.

  Then, a clerk at the game hall inserts a key into the key hole 10 shown in FIG. 1 and performs an unlocking operation (for example, clockwise rotation), thereby a pair of upper and lower engaging protrusions 6a against the urging force of the spring, 6b is pushed upward, and as a result, the engagement projections 6a and 6b are disengaged from the engagement receiving pieces 7a and 7b to be unlocked, and the front frame 5 is released.

  Further, the front frame 5 is also provided with an engagement projection 8a for the glass door frame 22, and an engagement hole 9a is provided in the glass door frame 22 portion facing the engagement projection 8a. The engaging protrusion 8a is pressed downward by a spring (not shown). When the open glass door frame 22 is pressed against the front frame 5, the engaging protrusion 8a is pushed up by the lower edge portion of the engaging hole 9a. As a result, the engagement projection 8a is pushed down by the biasing force of the spring, and the engagement projection 8a and the engagement hole 9a are engaged with each other to be locked. In this state, when an attendant of the game hall inserts a key into the key hole 10 and performs an unlocking operation (for example, counterclockwise rotation), the engaging protrusion 8a is pulled up against the biasing force of the spring, and the engaging protrusion The engagement between 8a and the engagement hole 9a is released, the lock is released, and the glass door frame 22 is opened.

  A front frame open detection switch 13 is provided at a position in contact with the outer frame 4 in a lower part of the front frame 5 and it is detected that the front frame 5 is opened. Further, a glass door open detection switch 12 is provided in a contact portion with the glass door frame 22 in an upper portion of the front frame 5, and it is detected by the glass door open detection switch 12 that the glass door frame 22 is opened. The

  Opening of the glass door opening detection switch 12 and the front frame opening detection switch 13 is detected by a detection counter 120 shown in FIG. The detection counter 120 is equipped with a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., and can be operated by a backup power source 51 that can supply power even when the power supply from the pachinko gaming machine 2 is interrupted. The opening of the glass door frame 22 and the front frame 5 can be detected, the detected opening record, the time of the RTC 52 when the opening is detected, and the like can be stored, and the result can be transmitted to the main board 16. Here, the backup power source 51 is, for example, a capacitor or a storage battery provided in the pachinko gaming machine 2.

  A main board 16 and an effect control board 80 are provided on the back surface of the game board 26 (the surface opposite to the surface facing the glass door frame 22). Since the back surface of the outer frame 4 is closed, the main board 16 and the effect control board 80 can be detached from the game board 26 by first opening the front frame 5 and removing the game board 26 from the front frame 5. Become. That is, to remove the main board 16 and the effect control board 80 from the game board 26, or to replace the semiconductor chips provided on the main board 16 and the effect control board 80, it is necessary to open the front frame 5. Therefore, the work can be always detected by the front frame opening detection switch 13. Therefore, if the main board 16 and the effect control board 80 are illegally removed from the game board 26, or if the semiconductor chips provided on the main board 16 and the effect control board 80 are illegally replaced, the detection by the front frame opening detection switch 13 is possible. Can do.

  Further, a payout control board 17 is provided on the back surface of the front frame 5. The payout control board 17 also needs to be removed from the back surface of the front frame 5 after first opening the front frame 5. Therefore, if the payout control board 17 is illegally removed from the back surface of the front frame 5 or the semiconductor chip provided on the payout control board 17 is illegally replaced, the front frame open detection switch 13 can detect.

  Next, the structure which installs the game board 26 in the front frame 5 is demonstrated. FIG. 5 is a view showing a state before and after the game board 26 is attached to the front frame 5. As shown in FIG. 5, attachment mechanisms 34a and 34b are provided on the back surface of the front frame 5 so as to be openable and closable around hinges 35a and 35b, respectively. The attachment mechanisms 34a and 34b have a U-shaped shape and have a bottom having a width corresponding to the game board 26. By pushing the game board 26 into the front frame 5 in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 5B, the game board 26 is fixed by the attachment mechanisms 34a and 34b as shown in FIG. 5A. When the game board 26 is fixed by the attachment mechanisms 34a and 34b, the convex drawer connector 32 provided on the game board 26 side is coupled to the concave drawer connector 33 provided on the front frame 5 side. Here, the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33 are floating connectors having flexibility with respect to displacement.

  Further, when the game board 26 is installed on the front frame 5, the convex drawer connector 32 is coupled to the concave drawer connector 33, so that the main board 16 and the effect control board 80 on the game board 26 side, and the front frame 5 side Are connected to the payout control board 17. Further, the game board 26 is fixed at a fixed position, and the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33 have flexibility with respect to a certain degree of positional deviation, so the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer These can be coupled without being aware of the positional relationship with the connector 33. In addition, even if it is the structure which installs the game board 26 in the front frame 5 only by the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33, without providing the attachment mechanisms 34a and 34b, the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33 are provided. Since they are flexible connectors themselves, they can be coupled without being aware of the positional relationship between the game board 26 and the front frame 5. Here, the convex drawer connector 32 is connected to the main board 16 and the effect control board 80 via internal wiring (not shown) of the game board 26, and the concave drawer connector 33 is connected to the figure via the signal cable 36a. 4 is connected to a payout control board 17 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 16. FIG. 6 also shows the payout control board 17 and the effect control board 80. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 2 according to a program is mounted on the main board 16. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a backup power supply 51, a real-time clock (RTC) 52 capable of outputting time information, calendar information, etc. at that time, a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program, and the like, a work memory RAM 55 as a storage means used as a CPU, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to a program, and an I / O port unit 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means that is partly or entirely backed up by a backup power source 51 provided in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the power supply cannot be supplied after the capacitor as the backup power supply 51 is discharged). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 16.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 31a, the start port switch 34c, the winning port switch 44a, and the count switch 23a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 16. The gate switch 31a detects that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 31, and starts the display variation display of the normal symbol display 30. The start port switch 34c is in a state in which the game ball enters the start winning opening 34 and can start the special symbol variation display (for example, the special symbol variation display is completed and the first start condition is satisfied). The special symbol display 28 starts the special symbol variation display (variation), and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. If it is not in a state in which the special symbol variation display can be started, the number of reserved memories in the reserved memory display 18 is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit. The winning port switch 44a detects that a game ball has entered the winning port 44, and a predetermined winning ball is paid out. The count switch 23a detects a game ball won in the variable winning ball device 36. The solenoid 16b for opening and closing the movable piece 35 provided in the start winning opening 34 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 40 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 36 are driven in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. The output circuit 59 is also mounted on the main board 16.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 displays the special symbol display 28 for variably displaying the special symbol, the normal symbol display 30 for variably displaying the normal symbol, the reserved memory display 18, and the normal symbol reserved memory display 41. Take control. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 560 is also connected to an opening detection unit 53 that detects opening of the glass door frame 22 and opening of a box covering the main board 16. As will be described later, a power line, a switch, and the like are connected in series to the open detection unit 53, and an open is detected when current does not flow through the power line due to disconnection of the power line or opening of the switch. The detection counter 120 provided in the opening detection unit 53 records the detected opening (for example, the number of times of opening, the presence / absence of opening, the presence / absence of removal of the substrate, etc.) and the time of the RTC 52 when opening is detected (for example, The time when it was opened, the time when it was removed, the time when it was opened, the time when it was removed, etc.) are stored.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100a, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100a. The VDP 109 performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100a.

  The effect control microcomputer 100a provides an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows the signal to pass in only one direction from the main board 16 to the effect control board 80. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35A, and from the speaker 270 via the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

<Configuration of open detection and connection detection>
The pachinko gaming machine 2 according to the present embodiment has a configuration for performing detection of opening of the glass door frame 22, detection of opening of the front frame 5, detection of connection between the front frame 5 and the game board 26, and the like. FIG. 7 is a block diagram for explaining opening detection and connection detection of the pachinko gaming machine 2 according to the present embodiment. The front frame 5 and the game board 26 shown in FIG. 7A are electrically connected by a concave drawer connector 33 provided on the front frame 5 side and a convex drawer connector 32 provided on the game board 26 side. . The front frame 5 includes a front frame relay board 52 a, a payout control board 17, and a concave drawer connector 33 that are connected in series by a loop-shaped power line 500. That is, the power line 500 is wired to the front frame relay board 52a, the payout control board 17 and the concave drawer connector 33 provided in the front frame 5, and when the respective connections are disconnected (for example, removal of the payout control board 17). Or the disconnection of the connector), no current flows through the power line 500.

  On the other hand, the game board 26 includes a convex drawer connector 32, a main board 16, and an opening detection unit 53. By connecting the convex drawer connector 32 to the concave drawer connector 33, the main board 16 and the open detection unit 53 are also connected in series to the loop-shaped power line 500. That is, the power line 500 is also wired to the convex drawer connector 32, the main board 16 and the open detection unit 53 provided in the game board 26, and when the respective connections are disconnected (for example, removal of the main board 16 or connector) Current) does not flow through the power line 500. The convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33 can detect the electrical connection between the front frame 5 and the game board 26 when the connection is released. The main board 16 and the open detection unit 53 are housed in the same board box 16a. Of course, the RTC 52 provided on the main board 16 and the backup power source 51 for driving the open detection unit 53 are also housed in the board box 16a. As a result, unless the substrate box 16a is opened, the time of the RTC 52 cannot be changed, or the power supply cannot be turned off to stop the drive of the opening detection unit 53, thereby preventing fraud.

  The power line 500 is included in wiring in a signal cable (for example, the signal cable 36a shown in FIG. 5) that transmits and receives signals between the front frame 5 and the game board 26. The signal cable of the front frame 5 and the signal cable of the game board 26 are connected by a 26-pin or 32-pin convex drawer connector 32 and a concave drawer connector 33. In FIG. 7A, the signal cable is not shown, and only the loop-shaped power line 500 is shown.

  FIG. 7B is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the opening detection unit 53. The open detection unit 53 includes an open detection switch 12a, a current detector 12b, and a detection counter 120. The opening detection switch 12a includes a glass door opening detection switch 12 that detects opening of the glass door frame 22, a front frame opening detection switch 13 that detects opening of the front frame 5, and a box opening detection switch that detects opening of the substrate box 16a. (Not shown), when at least one of the glass door frame 22, the front frame 5 and the substrate box 16a is opened (OFF state), the loop-shaped power lines 500 are connected in series so as to be disconnected. In FIG. 7B, for simplicity of explanation, the open detection switch 12a is illustrated as one switch. However, in an actual configuration, the glass door open detection switch 12, the front frame open detection switch 13, and the box open Switches corresponding to the respective detection switches are provided in series.

  The current detector 12 b is connected in series to the loop-shaped power line 500 and detects a current flowing through the loop-shaped power line 500. When the current flowing through the loop-shaped power line 500 is no longer detected, the current detector 12b detects that the open detection switch 12a is in the OFF state or the connection between the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33 is disconnected. can do. The current detector 12b outputs a detection signal to the detection counter 120 when detecting that the open detection switch 12a is in the OFF state or the connection between the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33 is disconnected. The current detector 12b is supplied with the power of the main power from the power circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 2, and is operable even when the main power is turned off (for example, at night). The power of the backup power source 51 is supplied.

  Based on the detection signal from the current detector 12b, the detection counter 120 opens the glass door frame 22, opens the front frame 5, opens the substrate box 16a, and disconnects the convex drawer connector 32 from the concave drawer connector 33. One of the records of release and the time of the RTC 52 when the release is detected are stored. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the detection counter 120 shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 8, a detection counter 120 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10a as a control center, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 10b storing an operation program and control data of the CPU 10a, and a work of the CPU 10a. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 10c functioning as an area and an I / O port (Input / Output Port) 10d are provided. Further, the RAM 10c stores the release record and the time of the RTC 52 when the release is detected. Although the case where the time when the release is detected is stored using the RTC 52 of the main board 16 is described, an RTC may be provided in the detection counter 120 and the time of the RTC may be used. In addition to the time of the RTC 52 when the opening is detected, the RAM 10c stores the time of the RTC 52 when the opening is not detected, the time from when the opening is detected to when the opening is not detected, and the like. May be.

  The detection counter 120 is supplied with the power of the main power supply from the power supply circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 2, and the backup power supply 51 in order to be operable even when the main power supply is turned off (for example, at night). Power is being supplied. Further, the clock signal (CLK signal) and the chip select signal (CS signal) are inputted from the payout control board 17 shown in FIG. 6, and the release record stored in the detection counter 120 and the release time are detected. A data signal including the time of the RTC 52 is output to the main board 16.

  When the detection counter 120 detects the opening of the glass door frame 22, the opening of the front frame 5, the opening of the substrate box 16 a and the disconnection of the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33, and the opening is detected. A data signal including the time of the RTC 52 is output. The detection counter 120 detects the opening of the glass door frame 22, the opening of the front frame 5, the opening of the substrate box 16 a and the disconnection of the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33. You may comprise so that it can memorize | store together with the time of RTC52 at the time of detection. That is, as shown in FIG. 7A, the opening detection unit 53 connects the glass door opening detection switch 12, the front frame opening detection switch 13, the box opening detection switch, the drawer connector, and the like with a single loop-shaped power line 500. Instead of this, each switch or connector may be provided with an open detection unit 53 and connected by a separate loop power line 500. A connecting portion between the power line 500 of the game board 26 and the power line 500a of the main board 16 may be connected by a connector such as a drawer connector or may be directly soldered and connected. Here, the power line 500 a of the main board 16 may be configured as a part of the loop-shaped power line 500.

  Next, removal of the board box 16a and detection of disconnection of the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33 will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 2 shown in FIG. 9A, a state in which the board box 16a in which the main board 16 is housed is removed and the board box 16a and the convex drawer connector 32 are electrically disconnected is shown. ing. When the board box 16a and the convex drawer connector 32 are electrically disconnected, no current flows through the loop-shaped power line 500, and the removal of the board box 16a can be detected.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 2 shown in FIG. 9B, the connection between the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33 is disconnected, and the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33 are electrically disconnected. The situation is shown. When the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33 are electrically disconnected, no current flows through the loop-shaped power line 500 (that is, no current flows when the wiring constituting the power line 500 is disconnected). It is possible to detect that the game board 26 has been removed from the front frame 5. As shown in FIG. 9, the board box 16 a, the convex drawer connector 32, and the concave drawer connector 33 are connected in series by a loop-shaped power line 500.

  In the present embodiment, since the loop-shaped power line 500 is also wired in the main board 16, the power line 500 of the open detection unit 53 and the power line 500 in the main board 16 are electrically connected. Whether the main board 16 has been removed from the board box 16a can also be detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the loop-shaped power line 500 may also be wired in the ROM 54 of the game control microcomputer 560 provided on the main board 16. As a result, the release detection unit 53 can detect removal of the ROM 54 of the game control microcomputer 560.

  In this embodiment, since the loop-shaped power line 500 is also wired in the payout control board 17, the power line 500 of the opening detection unit 53 and the power line 500 of the payout control board 17 are electrically connected. Whether or not the dispensing control board 17 has been removed from the front frame 5 can also be detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the loop-shaped power line 500 may also be wired in a payout control semiconductor chip (not shown) provided on the payout control board 17. Thereby, the open | release detection part 53 can also detect removing the semiconductor chip 17a for payout control.

  Next, the management computer 150 opens the glass door frame 22, opens the front frame 5, and opens the substrate box 16a based on the opening record stored in the opening detection unit 53 and the time of the RTC 52 when the opening is detected. The determination of whether or not the opening and disconnection of the convex drawer connector 32 and the concave drawer connector 33 has been performed during transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 2 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration in which the management computer 150 determines whether or not the opening of the board box 16a is performed while the pachinko gaming machine 2 is being transported.

  First, the gaming machine manufacturer transmits shipping information to the management computer 150 when the pachinko gaming machine 2 is shipped to the hall. The shipping information includes at least identification information (for example, an identification ID of the main board 16) for identifying the shipped pachinko gaming machine 2 and the shipping date and time. When the gaming machine manufacturer and the management computer 150 are connected by direct communication, shipping information is transmitted as electronic data. When the gaming machine manufacturer and the management computer 150 are not connected by direct communication, for example, the shipping information is sent by e-mail. Or by mail, and the administrator of the management computer 150 inputs shipping information.

  Next, when the shipped pachinko gaming machine 2 is installed in the hall, the pachinko gaming machine 2 transmits installation information to the management computer 150 when the power is turned on. The installation information includes at least identification information for identifying the pachinko gaming machine 2, a record of opening stored by the opening detection unit 53, and a time of the RTC 52 when opening is detected. The pachinko gaming machine 2 transmits the installation information to the management computer 150 when the power is turned on, and records the opening stored in the opening detection unit 53 in the effect display device 9 and the time of the RTC 52 when the opening is detected. And may be displayed. Of course, the opening record stored in the opening detection unit 53 and the time of the RTC 52 when the opening is detected may be displayed on the display device of the management computer 150. Thereby, the presence or absence of opening performed in the pachinko gaming machine 2 and the time of the RTC 52 when the opening is detected can be confirmed.

  Based on the shipment information and the installation information, the management computer 150 determines whether or not the opening of the board box 16a is performed during the transport of the pachinko gaming machine 2. Specifically, determination by the management computer 150 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the time of shipment of the pachinko gaming machine 2 and the time of opening detection. The management computer 150, from the shipment date and time of the shipment information corresponding to the identification information and the time of the RTC 52 when the release of the installation information is detected, between the time of shipment and the time of power-on as shown in FIG. If the detected opening record A exists, it is determined that the opening of the substrate box 16a or the like was performed during the transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 2. When the management computer 150 determines that the opening of the board box 16a or the like was performed during the transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 2, the management computer 150 transmits the opening information to the pachinko gaming machine 2. The pachinko gaming machine 2 that has received the opening information notifies the store clerk by displaying the determination result on the effect display device 9. Of course, the management computer 150 may notify the store clerk by displaying the determination result on a display device connected to the management computer 150. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11B, the management computer 150 detects the release detected before the shipment from the shipment date / time of the shipment information corresponding to the identification information and the time of the RTC 52 when the release of the installation information is detected. When the record B exists, it is determined that the substrate box 16a is not opened during the transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 2. That is, it is determined that the board box 16a has been opened in the factory of the gaming machine manufacturer.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (c), when there is an open record C detected immediately before the power is turned on, a glass door for adjustment after the pachinko gaming machine 2 is installed in the hall and before the power is turned on. For example, the frame 22 may be opened. Therefore, the management computer 150 sets the installation time on the assumption that the pachinko gaming machine 2 is installed in the hall a certain time before the power is turned on (for example, 12 hours before), and the time from this installation to the time of power-on. If the release record C detected in step S1 is present, it is determined that the opening of the substrate box 16a or the like was not performed during the transport of the pachinko gaming machine 2. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11D, when there is an open record D detected immediately after the power is turned on, the power is turned on with the glass door frame 22 opened. . Therefore, when there is a release record D detected between when the power is turned on and when the installation information is received, the management computer 150 opens the board box 16a and the like while the pachinko gaming machine 2 is being transported. Judge that there was no.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration has been described in which it is determined by the management computer 150 provided in the hall whether the opening of the board box 16a or the like has been performed during the transport of the pachinko gaming machine 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not the opening of the board box 16a is performed during the transport of the pachinko gaming machine 2, whether the hall computer 140 provided in the hall, the inside or outside of the hall You may perform with the management server provided in. Further, it may be determined not by the management computer 150 but by the pachinko gaming machine 2 (for example, the main board 16) whether or not the opening of the board box 16a is performed during the transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 2. When the pachinko gaming machine 2 determines whether or not the opening of the board box 16a is performed during the transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 2, the pachinko gaming machine 2 needs to receive shipping information from the gaming machine manufacturer or the management computer 150 There is. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 2 transmits to the management computer 150 the result of determining whether or not the opening of the board box 16a or the like has been performed while the pachinko gaming machine 2 is being transported. The management computer 150 notifies the store clerk by displaying the determination result received from the pachinko gaming machine 2 on a display device connected to the management computer 150.

<Enclosed circulation pachinko machine>
The configuration of the opening detection unit 53 described in the pachinko gaming machine 2 described above can also be applied to an enclosed circulation pachinko gaming machine. An enclosed circulation pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter also abbreviated as “P”) 2F shown in FIG. 12 is a card unit (hereinafter also abbreviated as “CU”) as an example of a gaming device at a predetermined side position. 3F is installed one-to-one. The enclosed circulation pachinko machine may be a slot machine that does not require medals.

  The P stand 2F encloses a pachinko ball as an example of a game medium inside, and when the player operates the hitting operation handle 25F, the firing motor 18F (see FIG. 13) is driven to make one shot of the enclosing ball. The game board 26F is configured so that it can be played one by one in the game area 27F in front of the game board 26F.

  Pachinko balls that have been struck into the game area 27F are won at any of the winning openings or are collected at the out opening 154F without winning. The pachinko balls won in any one of the winning openings and the pachinko balls collected in the out opening 154F are returned again to the hitting ball launch position through the collection path in the P stand 2F. Then, when the player operates the hitting operation handle 25F, the pachinko ball at the hitting position is again shot into the game area 27F.

  The P base 2F causes the indicator 54F extending from the CU 3F to be fitted to the connection surface 54aF provided on the front surface of the P base 2F by installing the CU 3F in a lateral position. Therefore, a display 54F is provided at a position below the game area 27F in the P stand 2F. The display device 54F is configured by a liquid crystal display device, and displays various effect images linked to the points, the remaining card amount, or the display of the variable display device 278F to the player. Further, the display 54F is fitted to the P base 2F by connecting a connection terminal (not shown) provided on the back surface to a connection terminal 54bF provided on the connection surface 54aF of the P base 2F. Thus, if it is the structure which fits the indicator 54F of CU3F to the connection surface 54aF of P stand 2F, CU3F and P stand 2F can be connected more strongly and fraud can be prevented. Furthermore, fraud can be further prevented by preventing the connection and locking with the indicator 54F from being released unless the lower door provided with the glass door frame 6F or the hitting ball operating handle 25F is opened. . As shown in FIG. 12, the display 54F is not limited to the structure formed integrally with the CU 3F and fitted to the connection surface 54aF of the P base 2F. The display 54F is formed independently of the CU 3F and is formed on the front surface of the P base 2F. The structure which can be attached may be sufficient.

  In addition, a game ball number display for displaying the number of game balls is provided above the connection surface 54aF of the P stand 2F. The game ball number display 29F is composed of a 7-segment LED display and is controlled by a payout control unit 171F described later. The number of game balls display 29F displays the number of game balls to be described later, an error number of an error that has occurred, and the like. Note that the game ball number display 29F is not limited to a 7-segment LED display, and may be a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or other display.

  Furthermore, a counting button 28F for counting the gaming balls to the holding balls is provided on the left side of the gaming ball number display 29F on the P stand 2F. In the present embodiment, the counting operation is repeatedly executed according to the time for which the counting button 28F is kept pressed. It should be noted that, regardless of the pressing duration time, if the button is pressed once, a predetermined number (for example, 100 balls) may be counted from the gaming ball to the holding ball, or when the counting button 28F is pressed once. All of the game balls currently owned by the player may be counted regardless of the pressing time (regardless of whether the button is pressed for a long time). Further, the counting speed is further improved when a card return operation is performed, and a smooth card return process is realized.

  Thus, since the counting button 28F is provided on the P table 2F side, the operability of the player sitting facing the P table 2F can be improved as compared with the case where the counting button 28F is provided on the CU 3F side. . In addition, the P platform 2F is provided with speakers 270F for outputting music data to be reproduced in accordance with the effects displayed on the variable display device 278F at the upper right position and the upper left position of the game area 27F. The position and number of speakers are not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 12, and the position and number may be changed as necessary.

  The P stand 2F according to the present embodiment can be divided into a game board 26F and another front frame (game frame) 5F. In particular, the game board 26F is different for each model of pachinko gaming machine developed by each company, while the front frame 5F is a common common frame regardless of the model. For this reason, the game store only needs to replace the game board 26F when replacing a new stand.

  On the front side of the CU3F, a bill insertion slot 302F for inserting bills, a card insertion / discharge port 309F for inserting membership cards and visitor cards, and the like are provided. The membership card or visitor card inserted into the card insertion / discharge port 309F is received by a card reader / writer (not shown), and information recorded on the card is read.

  On the front side of the CU3F, when a member card is received, the display unit 312F is identified by the member card ID (also simply referred to as a card ID or C-ID) recorded on the member card and the member card ID. A replay button 319F for performing a replay game using the number of stored balls is provided.

  The display 312F displays the prepaid balance (also referred to as card balance or simply the balance) recorded on the inserted game recording medium (card), but can display the number of game balls and other various information. In addition, the surface is configured by a transparent touch panel, and various operations can be input by touching various display items displayed on the display unit of the display 312F with a finger.

  When the replay button 319F is operated and the number of possessed balls acquired by the player is recorded on the inserted card, a part of the number of possessed balls is withdrawn and converted into a game ball, and the converted game ball is converted into a game ball. Based on this, it is possible to play a game by the P stand 2F. On the other hand, if the inserted card is a membership card and the number of possession balls is not recorded and the storage ball is recorded in the hall management computer, etc., a part of the storage ball is withdrawn and becomes a game ball. It is converted and the game by P stand 2F becomes possible. That is, when both the stored ball and the holding ball are stored in association with the inserted card, the holding ball is withdrawn preferentially. In addition to the replay button 319F, a dedicated ball payout button for withdrawing the holding ball may be provided, and the replay button 319F may be a button dedicated to savings ball withdrawal.

  Here, the “storing ball” is a ball deposited in the hall with a ball acquired before the previous day, and becomes a game ball by paying out the saving ball. The storage ball is a game medium deposited in a game hall, and is generally managed by a hall management computer or other management computer installed in the game hall.

  “Mochitama” is a ball acquired on the day and becomes a game ball by paying out the possessionball. The number of possessed balls is the number of balls that the player possesses as a result of the player playing the game with the gaming machine on the card, and the number of balls that have not yet been deposited in the game hall. That is. Generally, the number of balls that the player has acquired on the day of the game hall is called “mochidama”, and the number of balls that the player has acquired before the previous day and that has been deposited in the amusement hall is “save ball”. Say.

  A “game ball” is a ball that can be fired by a gaming machine. As described above, the data on the number of game balls is generated in exchange for withdrawing the remaining amount of the prepaid card, holding balls, or storing balls.

  Note that the number of possessed balls may be managed by a management device for managing the number of possessed balls set in the game hall. In short, the difference between “sold balls” and “mochidama” is the number of balls that have been deposited in the amusement hall as a result of a storage operation for depositing in the amusement hall, or is still deposited in the amusement hall. It is a point whether it is the number of balls of the stage which is not.

  The banknote inserted into the banknote insertion slot 302F is taken in by a currency discriminator (not shown), and its authenticity and banknote type are identified.

  An IR (Infrared) photosensitive unit (also referred to as an IR light receiving unit) 320F, a ball lending button (also referred to as a lending button) 321 and a card return button 322F are further provided on the front side of the CU 3F. The IR photosensitive unit 320F is an IR photosensitive unit 320F that receives an infrared signal from a remote controller (not shown) possessed by a game attendant, converts it into an electronic signal, and outputs the electronic signal. The ball lending button 321F is a button for performing an operation (conversion operation to a game ball) for withdrawing the remaining amount recorded on the inserted card and using it in a game by the P stand 2F. The card return button 322F is operated when the player ends the game, and the number of game balls determined at the end of the game on the inserted card (the number of balls at the time of card insertion-the number of conversions to game balls + count) This is an operation button for memorizing and discharging the number of possessed balls counted by the operation.

  Similarly to the pachinko gaming machine 2 shown in FIG. 4, the P frame 2F is provided with a front frame 5F and a glass door frame 6F that can be opened and closed with its left edge as a swing center with respect to the frame-shaped outer frame. ing. Further, the P stand 2F is also provided with a configuration in which the game board 26F is installed on the front frame 5F, as in the pachinko gaming machine 2 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the CU 3F and the P stand 2F. With reference to FIG. 13, the outline of the control circuit of CU3F and P stand 2F is demonstrated.

  The CU 3F is provided with a CU control unit 323F composed of a microcomputer or the like. The CU control unit 323F is a main control function unit of the CU3F, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) as a control center, a ROM (Read Only Memory) storing a program and control data for operating the CPU, A RAM (Random Access Memory) functioning as a work area for the CPU, an input / output interface for maintaining signal consistency with peripheral devices, and the like are provided.

  The CU control unit 323F is provided with an external communication unit (not shown) for communicating with a hall management computer and a hall server 801F (see FIG. 14) for security management. Connected to the CU control unit 323F is a security board (SC board) 325F for communicating with the payout control board 17F of the P platform 2F while ensuring security. The security board 325F is a security monitoring function unit of the CU 3F. Note that the CU control unit 323F may be provided on the security board 325F, or the CU control unit 323F may be provided on a board different from the security board 325F. The CU3F is provided with a connection portion (not shown) to the P stand 2F side, and the P stand 2F is provided with a connection portion (not shown) to the CU3F side. These connection parts are constituted by connectors, for example.

  The security board 325F on the CU3F side and the payout control board 17F on the P stand 2F side are connected to be communicable via this connector and connection wiring. The security board 325F is provided with a communication control IC 325aF for controlling communication between the security board 325F and the payout control board 17F, and a security chip (SC) 325bF for monitoring the security of the P base 2F. Further, the SC 325bF includes a fraud detection unit 1325F, and the fraud detection unit 1325F performs fraud detection by monitoring the game ball addition request information notified from the CU control unit 323F to the P stand 2F. The server 800F (see FIG. 14) is notified. Also, the setting value (constant) for fraud detection is notified from the key management server 800F as board control information.

  To the CU control unit 323F, the authenticity and type of the banknote are identified by the above-described money identifier, and the identification result signal is input. In addition, when the IR photosensitive unit 320F receives infrared rays emitted from a remote controller owned by a game attendant, a light reception signal is input to the CU control unit 323F. The card reader / writer reads the recorded information of the inserted card into the CU control unit 323F, and the read information is input to the CU control unit 323F, and the CU control unit 323F writes the information to the card reader / writer. When data is transmitted, the card reader / writer writes the data to the inserted card. The card recording information includes a card ID. The CU control unit 323F stores the card ID read by the card reader / writer until the game ends.

  The CU control unit 323F manages and stores the player's possession balls when the player is playing. Data such as the remaining amount or the number of game balls is output from the CU control unit 323F to the display control unit 350F, and is converted into display data by the display control unit 350F. The display data converted by the display control unit 350F is transmitted to the display 312F provided on the front surface of the CU 3F and the display 54F disposed on the front surface of the P table 2F as shown in FIG. The display data transmitted to the display 54F is first input to the relay board 14F. Images corresponding to the display data are displayed on the display 312F and the display 54F. Further, when the player operates the touch panel provided on the surface of the display 312F, the operation signal is input to the CU control unit 323F via the display control unit 350F. When the player operates the ball lending button 321F, the operation signal is input to the CU control unit 323F. The ball lending button 321F is not limited to the configuration provided on the CU 3F, and may be configured to be provided on the P base 2F and to input an operation signal to the CU control unit 323F. When the player operates the replay button 319F, the operation signal is input to the CU control unit 323F. When the player operates the card return button 322F, the operation signal is input to the CU control unit 323F.

  The P base 2F has a main control board 16F that controls the progress of the game of the P base 2F, a payout control board 17F that manages and stores game balls, and a drive control of the firing motor 18F based on commands from the payout control board 17F. A launch control board 31F, a variable display device 278F, and an effect control board 15F that controls display of the variable display device 278F based on a command transmitted from the main control board 16F. In the P stand 2F, as in the pachinko gaming machine 2 shown in FIG. 6, an RTC is provided on the main control board 16F, and an open detection unit 53 is connected.

  The main control board 16F and the effect control board 15F are provided on the game board 26F. The main control board 16F is equipped with a game control microcomputer which is a main control unit 161F. The main control unit 161F is a main control function unit of the gaming machine. A microcomputer for gaming machine control includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) as a control center, a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores programs and control data for operating the CPU, and a RAM (RAM that functions as a work area for the CPU). Random Access Memory) and an input / output interface for maintaining signal consistency with peripheral devices. The main controller 161F is connected to a winning sensor 162F and a radio wave sensor 163F provided on the game board 26F. In addition, the main control unit 161F is provided with a backup power source 51 that can supply power even when the power supply to the P stand 2F is interrupted.

  The effect control board 15F is also connected to the display 54F via the relay board 14F of the CU3F. The effect control unit 151F transmits a display control signal for variable display or the like to the variable display device 278F, and transmits a display control signal for performing display in conjunction with the display of the variable display device 278F to the display 54F. Is possible. The relay board 14F and the display 54F may be provided on the P platform 2F side. In this case, the effect control board 15F on the P table 2F side is directly connected to the relay board 14F on the P table 2F side without going through the CU 3F.

  The payout control board 17F is provided on the front frame 5F. On the payout control board 17F, a payout control microcomputer which is a payout control unit 171F is mounted. The payout control unit 171F is a payout control function unit of the gaming machine. The payout control microcomputer includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) as a control center, a ROM (Read Only Memory) storing a program for operating the CPU and control data, and a RAM (RAM) functioning as a work area of the CPU. Random Access Memory) and an input / output interface for maintaining signal consistency with peripheral devices.

  In addition, a firing ball detection switch 903F, an out ball detection switch 701F, a foul ball detection switch 33AF, a counting button 28F, and a radio wave sensor 173F are provided in a state of being electrically connected to the payout control board 17F. The radio wave sensor 173F is for detecting an illegal act of illegally transmitting radio waves and mainly turning on the ball raising switch (upper) 41aF. A detection signal of the radio wave sensor 173F is input to the payout control unit 171F via an input port (not shown) of the payout control board 17F. The ball raising switch (upper) 41aF detects the launch of a game ball by changing from on to off, and based on the detection, the payout control unit 171F subtracts “1” from the number of game balls.

  Therefore, when the ball raising switch (upper) 41aF is always turned on by an improper radio wave, the number of game balls is not subtracted no matter how many balls are fired. Such radio fraud is detected by the radio wave sensor 173F.

  From main control board 16F to payout control board 17F, main control chip ID, winning opening information, round information, connection confirmation signal, winning detection signal, starting winning opening winning information, error information, symbol determination times, jackpot information, manufacturer specific Jackpot information is sent.

  The main control chip ID (also referred to as main chip ID) is a chip ID recorded on the main control board 16F of the P base 2F, and is transmitted to the payout control board 17F when the power of the P base 2F is turned on. Information. The winning opening information is information including the type of winning opening (start winning opening, ordinary winning opening, large winning opening) and the number of winning balls (the number of balls to be paid out when a game ball enters the winning opening). This is transmitted to the payout control board 17F when the table 2F is powered on. The round information is information on the number of rounds when a big hit is made, and is transmitted to the payout control board 17F when the power of the P unit 2F is turned on.

  The connection confirmation signal is a signal for confirming that the main control board 16F and the payout control board 17F are connected, and a signal of a predetermined voltage is constantly supplied from the main control board 16F to the payout control board 17F. The payout control board 17F is configured to control the operation on the condition that the payout control board 17F receives the predetermined voltage signal. The winning detection signal is a detection signal of a pachinko ball that has won a winning opening other than the starting winning opening. Upon receiving this detection signal, the payout control board 17F performs control to add the number of balls to be given to one winning ball to the number of game balls and the number of added balls.

  The start winning award winning information is information indicating that a pachinko ball has won a prize in any of the starting winning awards. The error information is information for notifying the payout control board 17F that an error has occurred while the main control board 16F is performing game control.

  The symbol determination number of times is information on symbols determined as display results of the variable display device for winnings at each start winning opening.

  The jackpot information is information indicating that a jackpot has occurred. The breakdown includes common jackpot information indicating a jackpot common to each manufacturer and manufacturer-specific jackpot information indicating a manufacturer-specific jackpot. The common jackpot information is a jackpot commonly used by each gaming machine manufacturer, such as 15 round jackpots, and includes probability variation information when a probability change occurs with the jackpot. When the time-short state (control state for shortening the variable display time of the variable display device) occurs, the time-shortage information is included. The manufacturer-specific big hit is a big hit state that is adopted only by a certain gaming machine manufacturer, such as sudden probability change (surprise).

  A health check command and a prize ball number acceptance command are transmitted from the payout control board 17F to the main control board 16F. The health check command is a command for checking whether or not the main control board 16F is operating normally. The prize ball number acceptance command is a command indicating that the additional number of balls has been accepted.

  An out ball detection signal is input from the out ball detection switch 701F to the payout control board 17F. The payout control board 17F to which this out ball detection signal has been input subtracts and updates the number of in-game balls (the number of floating balls floating in the game area 27F), as will be described later. In the payout control board 17F to which the foul ball detection signal is input from the foul ball detection switch 33AF, as described later, the addition ball number and the game ball number are added and updated, and the in-game ball number is subtracted and updated. A shot detection signal is input from the shot detection switch 903F to the payout control board 17F. The payout control board 17F, to which this shot ball detection signal has been input, subtracts and updates the number of balls in game.

  The security board 325F of the CU 3F and the payout control board 17F of the P stand 2F are electrically connected, and various commands are transmitted from the security board 325F to the payout control board 17F as described later. Conversely, various responses are transmitted from the payout control board 17F to the security board 325F, as will be described later.

  In addition to the payout control board 17F, the front frame 5F is provided with a launch control board 31F, a launch motor 18F, and a game ball number display 29F. The game ball number indicator 29F may be directly attached to the front frame 5F, but the front frame 5F is similar to an upper plate or lower plate provided on the front side of a normal pachinko gaming machine where balls are paid out. And may be provided in such a manner that it can be rotated. The same applies to the display 54F. The payout control unit 171F of the payout control board 17F displays the number of game balls currently owned by the player on the game ball number display 29F.

  A firing control signal and a firing permission signal are output from the dispensing control board 17F to the firing control board 31F. Upon receiving this, the launch control board 31F outputs a signal for exciting the launch motor 18F of the launcher. Thereby, the pachinko ball is in a state of being bullet-launched into the game area 27F. The firing control board 31F emits a firing motor excitation output to drive the firing motor 18F when a touch ring input signal for detecting that the player is touching the hitting operation handle 25F is input.

  The launch intensity sensor 19F detects the launch intensity T of the pachinko ball by the launch motor 18F. For example, the firing intensity sensor 19F detects, as the firing intensity T, a value obtained by converting an analog value output from a variable resistor configured to change the electrical resistance value according to the handle operation amount into a digital value. Hereinafter, as an example, it is assumed that the firing strength T varies from 0 (minimum value) to 99 (maximum value) according to the amount of steering operation. The detection result of the launch intensity sensor 19F is output to the payout control board 17F and the CU 3F via the launch control board 31F.

  A display 54F and a relay board 14F extending from the CU 3F are provided on the front surface of the P base 2F. The display unit 54F receives display data (display control signal) from the display control unit 350F of the CU3F via the relay board 14F. Further, the display 54F receives display data (display control signal) from the effect control board 15F via the relay board 14F.

  The relay board 14F outputs a display control signal from one of the effect control board 15F and the display controller 350F to the display 54F, and the display 54F is based on the display control signal from the effect control board 15F or the display controller 350F. A switching circuit 141F for displaying an image is mounted.

  In the present embodiment, the display 54F extending from the CU3F provided on the front surface of the P base 2F is configured to be controlled on the CU3F side. Instead, the display 54F is provided on the P base 2F side. The display 54F may be provided on the P base 2F side, and the display control board may be provided on the P base 2F side so that the display control can be performed on the P base 2F side. In this case, the display control board controls the display of the display 54F based on a command from the payout control unit 171F.

  The RAM clear switch 293F is a switch for erasing game table information and game information stored in the RAM of the P table 2F. After the P table enters an error state, the store clerk operates the switch to initialize It becomes possible to return to the state. The RAM clear switch 293F is operated by a store clerk after the card is discharged, for example.

  FIG. 14 is a block diagram for explaining a system including a hall management computer (hereinafter referred to as a hall control) 900 and a central management apparatus 1000.

  In one game hall, a plurality of P stands 2F and CU 3F are installed, and a hall server 801F and a hall controller 900F connected to the plurality of P stands 2F and CU 3F are installed one by one. The hall server 801F is connected to the key management server 800F so as to be communicable.

  The hall control 900F is directly connected to the hall server 801F. The hall control 900F includes an arithmetic device (not shown) and an internal memory, and is configured to execute a predetermined arithmetic processing based on data stored in the internal memory. The hall server 801F is connected to a plurality of CU3Fs, and collects output signals from the plurality of CU3Fs and transmits them to the hallcon 900F. In the system including the P stand 2F and the CU 3F, for example, the hall server 801F and the key management server 800F are provided so as to function as the management computer 150 as in the system of the pachinko gaming machine 2 shown in FIG. Yes.

  The central management device 1000F is installed in a place different from each game hall. The central management device 1000F is communicably connected to a plurality of hall computers 900F installed in a plurality of game halls. The central management apparatus 1000F acquires and manages a plurality of aggregate data collected by the CU 3F of each game arcade by the above-described aggregation process from a plurality of amusement halls for each model of the P unit 2F.

  The key management server 800F is a key management server that stores the SID and authentication key of the CU communication control unit in association with each serial ID (also referred to as SID) of the electronic component inside the CU3F. The key management server 800F is a server that can communicate with the main control board 16F.

  Communication is performed between the CU 3F and the P stand 2F by transmitting and receiving commands and responses. A message (command and response) used in the communication is composed of a frame having a predetermined format. Transmission data (message) is always transmitted in units of one frame. That is, the divided transmission of the message is not performed. Moreover, when transmitting a message | telegram continuously, the space | interval of 1 millisecond or more is opened.

  One frame of transmission data includes a data length, a normal sequence number, an addition sequence number, a counting sequence number, a command, and a data portion. “Data length” indicates the data length of the transmission data (serial number to data portion (business message range)). “Command” is a command code of the message. The “data part” is data of a message.

  Regarding a message used in communication between the CU 3F and the P stand 2F, a state information request and a state information response will be briefly described. The status information request is a command transmitted from the CU 3F to the P platform 2F. This status information request command is for requesting the status of the CU 3 to the P base 2F. The CU 3F periodically checks the state of the P stand 2F using this command. The status information request command includes the number of balls to be added from the CU3F side to the P stand 2F side. The status information response is a response transmitted from the P platform 2F to the CU 3F in response to the status information request. This response of the status information response notifies the CU 3F of the information / status of the P platform 2F. The response of the state information response includes the latest game table information and the number of game balls.

  The specific data of the status information response includes “Serial number”, “Command”, “Number of game balls”, “Number of fired balls”, “Number of balls passed through outro”, “Total number of ball balls”, “Number of balls requested for counting” ”,“ Counting serial number ”,“ launch strength ”,“ game table state ”,“ tamper detection information ”and“ game information ”.

  Of the specific data of the status information response, “fraud detection information” will be described in more detail. The “fraud detection information” is information detected by the P stand 2F at the time when the command for requesting the status information is transmitted from the CU 3F to the P stand 2F. , “Illegal detection information 1” to “fraud detection information 4” and “additional serial number” are included.

  The “fraud detection state 1” is fraud detection information of the main control board 16F. The “fraud detection state 2” is fraud detection information of the payout control board 17F. “Injustice detection information 1” is data indicating information on the detection of the winning ball sensor got (number of winning inconsistent balls). The “injustice detection information 2” is data indicating information of composite sensor goto detection (launch / OUT inconsistent ball number). That is, it is data indicating information when an inconsistency between the number of shot balls and the number of out balls (the number of balls passing through the outlet) is detected. “Falsification detection information 3” is data indicating information of fraud addition detection (number of fraud addition balls). “Falsification detection information 4” is data indicating nighttime frame opening information.

  Further, the “fraud detection state 3” will be described. Bit 0 of “fraud detection state 3” indicates fraud detection information of other store game ball detection when “1”. Bit 5 of “illegal detection state 3” indicates that the card unit to which the P unit 2F was connected in the past when “1” is the development CU 3DF (see FIG. 16) (development CU connection). . Bit 6 of “illegal detection state 3” indicates that the card unit to which the P stand 2F was connected in the past when “1” was the game board development jig 3EF (see FIG. 15) (game board). Development jig connection). Bit 7 in “illegal detection state 3” indicates that the gaming machine connected when “1” is the gaming machine simulator 2AF (see FIG. 17) (gaming machine simulator connection). Bit1 to Bit4 are reserved. In addition, the other store game ball detection is, for example, a sensor is provided in the collection ball passage route of the P platform 2F, the sensor reads the identification information (such as the engraving on the surface) provided on the game ball, the game ball of the own store It is determined whether or not the identification information matches. In the case of a mismatch, it is assumed that the game balls of other stores are mixed in the game balls, and Bit 0 of “injustice detection state 3” is set to “1” and notified to the CU 3F.

<Unauthorized gaming machine connection detection>
Next, a mechanism for detecting unauthorized gaming machines detected by the CU3F will be described. The card unit that can be connected to the P unit 2F is not limited to a card unit that is used for commercial purposes (corresponding to the CU3F described above, hereinafter also simply referred to as CU3F or commercial CU). It may be a game board development jig for developing a board, a development card unit (development CU) used for the development of the P stand 2F, or the like.

  However, it is conceivable to illegally play a game on the P unit 2F by using a card unit that can be connected to the P unit 2F other than the commercial CU. For example, a large number of game balls are lent out to a P board 2F connected to a game board development jig or development CU other than a commercial CU and separated from the game board development jig or development CU, and then the P board 2F. It is conceivable to play a game illegally by connecting a commercial CU.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the operation of the commercial CU is detected by detecting whether the P stand 2F connected to the commercial CU has been connected to a game board development jig or development CU other than the commercial CU in the past. Stop. Specifically, a mechanism for detecting whether or not a game board development jig other than a commercial CU or a development CU has been connected in the past will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a detection mechanism when the P stand 2F connected to the game board development jig is connected to a commercial CU by unit replacement. First, the game board development jig 3EF shown in FIG. 15 includes the same CU control unit 323F and communication control IC 325aF as the commercial CU, except that it has an SC 325EbF for developing P units. In addition, an identification ID indicating that it is a game board development jig is embedded in SC325EbF for P-unit development. Specifically, the identification ID is an identification code included in the SC board ID, and is stored in the SC325EbF as a part of the SC board ID.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the P board 2F is connected to the game board development jig 3EF, the card insertion notification command is sent to the P board 2F from the game board development jig 3EF as a game machine message notification. The identification ID is transmitted from the development SC325EbF to the P platform 2F. The identification ID transmitted to the P platform 2F is stored in a register in the payout control circuit 171aF. The SC board ID of SC325EbF is stored in the register in the payout control circuit 171aF together with the identification ID. Note that only the identification ID may be backed up in another storage device of the payout control circuit 171aF.

  The SC board ID is stored in the register in the payout control circuit 171aF as described above, but is not notified to the user program 171pF executed by the payout control circuit 171aF. Therefore, the P base 2F cannot read the SC board ID from the payout control circuit 171aF, and the SC board ID cannot be illegally copied, so that the security is high. The SC board ID (including the identification ID) stored in the register of the payout control circuit 171aF can be erased by clearing the RAM of the payout control circuit 171aF.

  Next, processing when the unit is replaced from the game board development jig 3EF to the CU3F will be described. When the P stand 2F connected to the game board development jig 3EF is connected to the CU 3F by unit replacement, a gaming machine message notification is transmitted from the CU 3F in the processing of the authentication sequence after the power is turned on. With this gaming machine message notification, the SC board ID including the identification ID (identification information indicating that it is a commercial CU) is transmitted from the SC 325bF to the P stand 2F. Note that the timing for transmitting the SC board ID to the P stand 2F is not limited to the processing of the authentication sequence. For example, after the unit is replaced with the CU 3F and the P stand 2F is turned on, the player inserts the card. The timing at which the card insertion notification command is transmitted from the CU 3F as a gaming machine telegram notification may be used. In other words, any timing may be used as long as it can prevent the player from illegally using the number of game balls given by the game board development jig 3EF. In FIG. 15, in order to distinguish the identification ID from the SC 325EbF for developing the P unit and the identification ID from the commercial SC 325bF, the identification ID from the SC 325EbF for developing the P unit is illustrated. The identification ID is not shown.

  Upon receiving the identification ID from the commercial SC 325bF, the identification ID stored in the payout control circuit 171aF (identification ID of the card unit connected in the past) is the identification ID of the game board development jig 3EF. It is determined whether or not. Whether or not the P platform 2F is a connecting device other than the commercial CU3F without determining whether the identification ID stored in the payout control circuit 171aF is the identification ID of the game board development jig 3EF. You may just judge. If the payout control circuit 171aF determines that the stored identification ID is the identification ID of the game board development jig 3EF, the card unit connected in the past without notifying the identification ID stored in the user program 171pF. Is notified only that the game board development jig 3EF, and Bit 6 (connection of game board development jig) in the fraud detection state 3 included in the response of the status information response is set to “1”.

  Based on the information of Bit 6 in the fraud detection state 3 included in the response of the state information response transmitted as a gaming machine message response from the connected P stand 2F, the CU 3F is connected to the game board development jig 3EF. Is detected. Specifically, the SC 325bF reads information on Bit 6 in the fraud detection state 3, and if the information is “1”, it detects that the card unit connected in the past was the game board development jig 3EF. When the SC 325bF detects that the card unit connected in the past is the game board development jig 3EF, the SC 325bF stops communication with the CU control unit 323F. Thereby, CU3F can prevent performing an illegal game, without taking in information in game board development jig 3EF connected in the past into CU control part 323F. Further, when the CU 3F detects that the card unit connected in the past is the game board development jig 3EF, the CU 3F may notify by sound or light, or may notify the detection result to the upper server.

  In FIG. 15, the identification ID is written in the user program 171pF in order to easily understand that the information of Bit 6 = “1” in the fraud detection state 3 is written in the user program 171pF. However, as described above, the stored identification ID itself is not notified. In addition, the identification ID is changed from the P stand 2F to the CU 3F in order to easily express the state information response including the information of Bit 6 = "1" in the fraud detection state 3 from the P stand 2F to the CU 3F. However, the stored identification ID itself is not notified.

  Of course, as described above, when the payout control circuit 171aF determines that the stored identification ID is the identification ID of the game board development jig 3EF, the flag (in the fraud detection state 3) Instead of writing to the user program 171 pF as Bit 6 (game board development jig connection) = “1”), the information of the identification ID itself of the game board development jig 3EF is written to the user program 171 pF as shown in FIG. It may be complicated. Further, it may be determined whether or not the identification ID of the game board development jig 3EF is based on the identification ID stored in the user program 171pF. Also, the information transmitted from the P stand 2F to the CU 3F is not a flag (bit 6 (game board development jig connection) = “1” in the fraud detection state 3), but a game board development jig as shown in FIG. Information on the 3EF identification ID itself may be transmitted.

  Further, the P platform 2F stores the identification ID stored in the payout control circuit 171aF (the identification ID of the card unit connected in the past) without determining whether or not it is the identification ID of the game board development jig 3EF. The identification ID may be transmitted to the SC 325bF via the user program 171pF. That is, it may be determined whether the card unit connected in the past is the game board development jig 3EF or not by the P325 2F instead of the SC board 325bF and detecting the game board development jig connection.

  Also, when replacing the unit from the game board development jig 3EF to another game board development jig 3EF, the information of Bit 6 = "1" in the fraud detection state 3 is sent from the connected P stand 2F as described in FIG. The response of the status information response including it is transmitted. However, another game board development jig 3EF whose unit has been replaced has the shipped manufacturer code of the game machine development manufacturer code set in SC325EbF for P unit development, so that Bit6 = "6" It may be configured not to detect that the card unit connected in the past was the game board development jig 3EF while ignoring the information of 1 ″. In other words, if the card unit determines that the unit has been changed from the game board development jig 3EF to another game board development jig 3EF based on the shipping manufacturer code set in the SC, it detects an error in connection with the game board development jig. do not do. As a result, in the development process in which the connection between the game board development jig 3EF and the P stand 2F is repeated, processing for detecting an error in connection with the game board development jig is not performed, so that development and maintenance work is facilitated.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a detection mechanism when the P stand 2F connected to the development CU is connected to a commercial CU by unit replacement. First, the development CU3DF shown in FIG. 16 includes the same CU control unit 323F and communication control IC 325aF as the commercial CU, except that the development CU3DF has a development SC325DbF. In addition, an identification ID indicating that it is a development CU is embedded in the development SC325DbF. Specifically, the identification ID is an identification code included in the SC board ID, and is stored in the SC325DbF as a part of the SC board ID.

  When the P unit 2F is connected to the development CU3DF as shown in FIG. 16, when the card insertion notification command is transmitted from the development CU3DF to the P unit 2F as a gaming machine message notification, the identification ID is received from the development SC325DbF. It is transmitted to the P platform 2F. The identification ID transmitted to the P platform 2F is stored in a register in the payout control circuit 171aF. The SC board ID of SC325DbF is stored in the register in the payout control circuit 171aF together with the identification ID. Note that only the identification ID may be backed up in another storage device of the payout control circuit 171aF.

  Next, processing when the unit is replaced from the development CU3DF to the CU3F will be described. When the P platform 2F connected to the development CU3DF is connected to the CU3F by unit replacement, a gaming machine message notification is transmitted from the CU3F in the processing of the authentication sequence after the power is turned on. With this gaming machine message notification, the SC board ID including the identification ID (identification information indicating that it is a commercial CU) is transmitted from the SC 325bF to the P stand 2F. Note that the timing for transmitting the SC board ID to the P stand 2F is not limited to the processing of the authentication sequence. For example, after the unit is replaced with the CU 3F and the P stand 2F is turned on, the player inserts the card. The timing at which the card insertion notification command is transmitted from the CU 3F as a gaming machine telegram notification may be used. In other words, any timing may be used as long as it can prevent the player from illegally using the number of game balls given by the development CU3DF. In FIG. 16, in order to distinguish the identification ID from the development SC325DbF and the identification ID from the commercial SC325bF, the identification ID from the development SC325DbF is illustrated, and the identification ID from the commercial SC325bF is illustrated. Not shown.

  Upon receiving the identification ID from the commercial SC 325bF, the P base 2F determines whether or not the identification ID stored in the payout control circuit 171aF (identification ID of the card unit connected in the past) is the identification ID of the development CU3DF. . The P platform 2F determines whether or not the identification ID stored in the payout control circuit 171aF is a connection device other than the commercial CU3F without determining whether the identification ID is the identification ID of the development CU3DF. Just be fine. When the payout control circuit 171aF determines that the stored identification ID is the identification ID of the development CU3DF, the card unit connected in the past without notifying the identification ID stored in the user program 171pF is for development. Only the fact that it is a CU3DF is notified, and Bit 5 (development CU connection) of fraud detection state 3 included in the response of the state information response is set to “1”.

  In CU3F, based on the information of Bit5 of fraud detection state 3 included in the response of the status information response transmitted as a gaming machine message response from the connected P stand 2F, the card unit connected in the past was the development CU3DF Detect that. Specifically, the SC 325bF reads the information of Bit5 in the fraud detection state 3, and if the information is “1”, it detects that the card unit connected in the past was the development CU3DF. When the SC 325bF detects that the card unit connected in the past is the development CU 3DF, the SC 325bF stops communication with the CU control unit 323F. As a result, the CU3F can prevent an unauthorized game from being performed without taking the information in the development CU3DF connected in the past into the CU control unit 323F. Further, when the CU 3F detects that the card unit connected in the past is the development CU 3DF, the CU 3F may notify by sound or light, or may notify the detection result to the upper server.

  In FIG. 16, the identification ID is written in the user program 171pF in order to express the fact that the information of Bit5 = "1" in the fraud detection state 3 is written in the user program 171pF. However, as described above, the stored identification ID itself is not notified. In addition, the identification ID is changed from the P stand 2F to the CU 3F in order to express in an easy-to-understand manner the state information response response including the information of Bit 5 = "1" in the fraud detection state 3 from the P stand 2F to the CU 3F. However, the stored identification ID itself is not notified.

  Of course, as described above, when the payout control circuit 171aF determines that the stored identification ID is the identification ID of the development CU3DF, the flag included in the response to the status information response (Bit5 (development of fraud detection state 3) Instead of writing in the user program 171pF as “CU connection for use CU” = “1”), the information of the identification ID itself of the development CU3DF may be written in the user program 171pF as shown in FIG. Further, based on the identification ID stored in the user program 171pF, it may be determined whether or not it is the development CU3DF identification ID. Also, the information transmitted from the P platform 2F to the CU 3F is not a flag (Bit5 (development CU connection) = “1” in the fraud detection state 3), but the identification ID itself of the development CU 3DF as shown in FIG. May be transmitted.

  Furthermore, the P stand 2F does not determine whether the identification ID stored in the payout control circuit 171aF (the identification ID of the card unit connected in the past) is the identification ID of the development CU3DF or not. A configuration in which the ID is simply transmitted to the SC 325bF via the user program 171pF may be employed. In other words, it may be determined whether the card unit connected in the past is the development CU 3DF or not by the P unit 2F, not by the SC 325bF, and detecting the development CU connection.

  Also, when a unit is exchanged from one development CU3DF to another development CU3DF, a response of a status information response including information of Bit 5 = “1” in the fraud detection state 3 from the connected P 2F as described in FIG. Will be sent. However, in another development CU3DF whose unit has been replaced, since the shipping manufacturer code of the game device development manufacturer code is set in the development SC325DbF, the transmitted information of Bit5 = “1” in the fraud detection state 3 transmitted. May be configured not to detect that the card unit connected in the past was the development CU3DF. In other words, if the card unit determines that the unit has been replaced from the development CU3DF to another development CU3DF based on the shipping manufacturer code set in the SC, the card unit does not detect the development CU connection error. As a result, in the development process in which the connection between the development CU 3DF and the P stand 2F is repeated, a process for detecting an error in the development CU connection is not performed, so that the development and maintenance work is facilitated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is detected whether or not the P stand 2F connected to the CU3F has been connected to the game board development jig 3EF or development CU3DF other than the CU3F in the past, and the CU control unit Since the communication with the H.323F is stopped and the operation of the CU3F is stopped, it is possible to prevent an illegal game by connecting to the game board development jig 3EF or the development CU3DF other than the CU3F in the past. For example, before connecting the P stand 2F to the commercial CU3F, connect it to the game board development jig 3EF or the development CU3DF and lend a large number of game balls, and use the game balls lent after connecting to the commercial CU3F. And fraud in playing games can be prevented.

  Next, a case where a gaming machine simulator other than the P stand 2F is connected to a commercial CU3F will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a detection mechanism when a gaming machine simulator is connected to a commercial CU3F. Here, the gaming machine simulator is a device for connecting, for example, to inspect whether the commercial CU3F operates normally, and can virtually output signals and information necessary for the inspection to the commercial CU3F. it can. Therefore, in order to prevent unauthorized gaming information from being transmitted by intentionally connecting a gaming machine simulator, a commercial CU3F determines whether it is connected to a gaming machine simulator or connected to the P stand 2F. It is necessary to detect.

  First, the gaming machine simulator 2AF shown in FIG. 17 has a payout control unit 171FA similarly to the P stand 2F. The payout control unit 171FA includes a payout control circuit 171AaF and a user program 171ApF executed by the payout control circuit 171AaF. In the user program 171 ApF, an identification ID indicating that it is a gaming machine simulator 2AF is embedded.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the gaming machine simulator 2AF is connected to a commercial CU3F, a gaming machine message notification command and a gaming machine message response response are communicated between the CU3F and the gaming machine simulator 2AF. For example, the CU3F transmits a state information request command for notifying the gaming machine simulator 2AF of the state of the CU3F. When the gaming machine simulator 2AF receives a status information request command from the CU 3F, the gaming machine simulator 2AF transmits a response of a status information response to notify the CU 3F of game information, a gaming machine state, and the like.

  Information for notifying the CU 3F that it is connected to the gaming machine simulator 2AF is included in the response of the status information response transmitted to the CU 3F. Specifically, the gaming machine simulator 2AF sets Bit 7 (gaming machine simulator connection) of fraud detection state 3 included in the response of the state information response = “1” based on the identification ID embedded in the user program 171ApF.

  In CU3F, the connected gaming machine is a gaming machine simulator based on the information of Bit7 in the fraud detection state 3 included in the response of the status information response transmitted as a gaming machine message response from the connected gaming machine simulator 2AF. Detect that. Specifically, the SC 325bF reads Bit7 information in the fraud detection state 3, and if the information is “1”, it detects that the connected gaming machine is a gaming machine simulator. When the SC 325bF detects that the connected gaming machine is a gaming machine simulator, the SC 325bF stops communication with the CU control unit 323F. Thereby, CU3F can prevent performing an illegal game, without taking in the information of connected gaming machine simulator 2AF into CU control part 323F. Further, when the CU3F detects that the connected gaming machine is a gaming machine simulator, the CU3F may notify the user by sound or light, or notify the host server of the detection result.

  Note that the identification ID is given from the gaming machine simulator 2AF to express the state information response including the information of Bit 7 = “1” in the fraud detection state 3 from the gaming machine simulator 2AF to the CU 3F in an easily understandable manner. It is shown as transmitted to CU3F.

  Of course, the information transmitted from the gaming machine simulator 2AF to the CU 3F is not a flag (bit 7 (gaming machine simulator connection) = “1” in the fraud detection state 3), but identifies the gaming machine simulator 2AF as shown in FIG. Information on the ID itself may be transmitted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is detected whether the gaming machine connected to the CU3F is the commercial P stand 2F or the gaming machine simulator 2AF, and the communication with the CU control unit 323F is stopped and the CU3F Since the operation is stopped, it is possible to prevent illegal gaming by intentionally connecting the gaming machine simulator 2AF to the CU 3F. For example, the gaming machine simulator 2AF can count a large number of game balls with respect to the CU 3F, and the waiting ball counted after connecting to the P stand 2F can be rented as a game ball to prevent fraud. .

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The configuration of the opening detection unit 53 described for the pachinko gaming machine 2 can be applied to a slot machine as another example of the gaming machine. A slot machine 1G shown in FIG. 18 includes a housing 1aG having an open front surface and a front door 1bG pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1aG. That is, assuming that the housing 1aG corresponds to the outer frame 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 2 and the front door 1bG corresponds to the front frame 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 2, for example, contact with the housing 1aG in the lower part of the front door 1bG. By providing the door opening detection switch 25G (see FIG. 20) at the location, it is possible to detect that the front door 1bG has been opened as in the pachinko gaming machine 2. As with the pachinko gaming machine 2 shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1G can also be configured as a gaming system arranged in parallel on each gaming island arranged in the game arcade, and can also communicate with the management computer. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 19, inside the casing 1aG of the slot machine 1G of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, As shown in FIG. 18, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are seen from the see-through window 3G provided on the front door 1bG. Arranged to be visible.

  On the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, “cherry b”, “bell”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “replay” and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3G provided at the approximate center of the reel panel of the front door 1bG. In the following, “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “white 7” may be collectively referred to simply as “7”, “cherry a”, and “cherry b” as simply “cherry”.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 20) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3G. On the other hand, when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 3G as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55G that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side Is provided. The reel LED 55G is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  At the position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R in the front door 1bG, a horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3G that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 18, on the front door 1bG, there are a medal insertion part 4G into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9G from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). The MAXBET switch 6G that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (in the present embodiment, 3 as the specified number) among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, The settlement switch 10G operated when the medal used for setting the medals and bets stored as credits and the medals used for setting the credits and bets are returned, when starting the game Used for production, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operated to stop rotation of start switch 7G, reel 2L, 2C, 2R Effect switch 56G are respectively provided operable by the player for.

  A game display unit 13G is provided on the front door 1bG. As shown in FIG. 18, the game display unit 13G displays a credit indicator 11G that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12G for displaying an error code, 1 BETLED 14G for informing that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BET LED 15G for informing that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers being set 3BET LED 16G for informing that the game has been performed, insertion request LED 17G for informing that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and start valid LED 18G for informing that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7G is effective , Wait (a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game Weight in LED19G for notifying by lighting the fact is in state) waiting for start of rotation of the reel, and during replay informing by lighting the effect that during replay game LED20G are provided in order.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6G, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21G (see FIG. 20) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6G is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 5) are provided.

  Below the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R on the front door 1bG, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1G, a payout table, and the like are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1bG, there is a reset switch 23G for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, Set value indicator 24G for displaying the set value at that time while changing or checking the set value, for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state at the end of AT (Assist Time) From the stop switch 36aG, the automatic checkout switch 36bG for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic checkout function for automatically adjusting (returning) the medal stored as credit regardless of the player's operation, from the medal insertion unit 4G The flow path of the inserted medal is either the hopper tank 34aG (see FIG. 19) side or the medal payout exit 9G side provided inside the housing 1aG. A flow path switching solenoid 30G for selectively switching to one of them, a medal selector 29G having an insertion medal sensor 31G for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 4G and flowing down to the hopper tank 34aG, and an open state of the front door 1b A door opening detection switch 25G (see FIG. 20) is provided. The AT is a period during which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. The AT is controlled on the condition that it has Navistock which is the right of AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment) based on the number of navigation stocks held. For this reason, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and as the number of navigation stocks increases, the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT for a longer period.

  In the housing 1aG, as shown in FIG. 19, a reel unit 2G, an external output board 1000G for outputting an external output signal (see FIG. 5), and a hopper tank for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4G 34aG, a hopper motor 34bG (see FIG. 20) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34aG from the medal payout opening 9G, and a payout sensor 34cG (see FIG. 20) for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34bG A hopper unit 34G and a power supply box 100G are provided. The reel unit 2G includes reel sensors 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 20), and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R (each capable of detecting the reel reference position of each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R). 20) is provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34G, there is provided an overflow tank 35G in which medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34aG are stored. Inside the overflow tank 35G, there is provided a full sensor 35aG (see FIG. 20) made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height that allows detection of a predetermined amount of stored medals. When the conductive member conducts electricity through contact with a medal stored in the overflow tank 35G, the medal storage amount stored in the inside becomes a predetermined amount or more, that is, the overflow tank becomes full. Is detected.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100G, as shown in FIG. 19, a setting key switch 37G for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for releasing an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38G that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39G that is operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

  The stop switch 36aG, automatic adjustment switch 36bG, setting key switch 37G, reset / setting switch 38G, and power switch 39G in the housing 1aG cannot be operated unless the front door 1bG is opened by key operation. For this reason, those switches inside the housing 1aG can be operated only by the game shop clerk and cannot be operated by the player.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1G of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4G, or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use credit, the MAXBET switch 6G may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 18) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7G is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as the prescribed number of bets, and when the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3G of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a symbol combination such as a small combination or a re-playing combination. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”. A combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. Also called. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. It is also said that the re-game winning (replay winning) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the re-game is derived on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined for winning based on a combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. ) Are arranged so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

  When the start switch 7G is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously change. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3G.

  When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) on the winning line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning will occur. When a prize is generated, a predetermined number of credits are added according to the prize. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9G (see FIG. 18). When the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured with physical reels, but the variable display device may be configured with an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1G. As shown in FIG. 20, the slot machine 1G is provided with a game control board 40G, an effect control board 90G, and a power supply board 101G. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40G, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90G. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101G generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1G and supplies it to each part.

  The power supply board 101G is supplied with AC 100V power from the outside, and from this AC 100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1G is generated, and the game control board 40G and the game control board 40G Is supplied to the effect control board 90G connected via the. A power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101G to the effect control board 90G without going through the game control board 40G, and the power supply board 101G directly supplies power to the effect control board 90G. May be supplied.

  A hopper motor 34bG, a payout sensor 34cG, a full sensor 35aG, a setting key switch 37G, a reset / setting switch 38G, and a power switch 39G are connected to the power supply board 101G.

  The game control board 40G includes a MAXBET switch 6G, a start switch 7G, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10G, a reset switch 23G, a stop switch 36aG, an automatic settlement switch 36bG, a closing medal sensor 31G, and a door opening detection switch. 25G and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34cG, a full sensor 35aG, a setting key switch 37G, and a reset / setting switch 38G are connected via the power supply board 101G. A switch detection signal is input.

  The game control board 40G includes a credit indicator 11G, a game auxiliary indicator 12G, 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14G to 16G, an insertion request LED 17G, a start valid LED 18G, a waiting LED 19G, a replaying LED 20G, a BET switch valid LED 21G, left, middle, right Stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24G, flow path switching solenoid 30G, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and hopper motor 34bG is connected via power supply board 101G. The electric parts are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41G mounted on the game control board 40G.

  The game control board 40G includes a main control unit 41G, a control clock generation circuit 42G, a random number clock generation circuit 43G, a switch detection circuit 44G, a motor drive circuit 45G, a solenoid drive circuit 46G, an LED drive circuit 47G, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48G and a reset circuit 49G are mounted. In the slot machine 1G as well as the pachinko gaming machine 2 shown in FIG. 6, even when the power supply from the power supply board 101G is interrupted, the RTC 52 is provided on the backup power supply 51 and the game control board 40G. An open detection unit 53 is connected.

  The main control unit 41G performs processing related to the progress of the game and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40G.

  The switch detection circuit 44G takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40G or via the power supply board 101G and transmits the detection signals to the main control unit 41G. The motor drive circuit 45G transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41G to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46G transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41G to the flow path switching solenoid 30G. The LED drive circuit 47G transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41G to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40G. The power interruption detection circuit 48G monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1G, and when a voltage drop is detected, outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41G. The reset circuit 49G gives a system reset signal to the main control unit 41G in a state where the power source is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is shut off.

  The main control unit 41G is a one-chip microcomputer, and executes game control in the slot machine 1G by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on a control code read from the ROM.

  The ROM of the main control unit 41G stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. The RAM of the main control unit 41G provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM may be a backup RAM that is backed up by the backup power source 51. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1G is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM is stored for a predetermined period.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41G transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91G. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41G to the sub control unit 91G is transmitted in only one direction, and no command is transmitted from the sub control unit 91G to the main control unit 4G1.

  The main control unit 41G receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40G. The main control unit 41G executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of the various switches that are input.

  The main control unit 41G can execute the interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main) is executed every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment).

  The main control unit 41G is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur simultaneously, the main control part 41G executes with priority according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be set is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, a new interrupt occurs at that point. It will be.

  The main control unit 41G repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40G changes as a basic process, and according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. The main control unit 41G executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56G is connected to the effect control board 90G, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56G is input.

  The effect control board 90G is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51G (see FIG. 18), effect effect LEDs 52G, speakers 53G and 54G, and reel LEDs 55G arranged on the front door 1bG of the slot machine 1G. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub-control unit 91G mounted on the effect control board 90G.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91G mounted on the effect control board 90G controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51G, effect effect LED 52G, speakers 53G and 54G, and reel LED 55G. In addition to the sub control unit 91G, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90G or another board, and the sub control unit 91G produces an effect based on a command from the main control unit 41G. The output pattern of the device may be determined, and the output control unit may perform output control of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91G. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91G and the output control unit Thus, the output control of the effect device is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51G, the effect LED 52G, the speakers 53G and 54G, and the reel LED 55G are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a display device that is mechanically driven. Or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90G performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91G that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92G that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51G connected to the effect control board 90G, the effect LED 52G, and the reel LED 55G. An LED output circuit 93G, an audio output circuit 94G for controlling audio output from the speakers 53G, 54G, a reset circuit 95G for supplying a reset signal to the sub CPU 91aG when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91aG is not input for a certain period of time; A switch detection circuit 96G that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56G connected to the effect control board 90G, a clock device 97G that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power source that is supplied to the slot machine 1G When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, Such as power interruption detection circuit 98 for outputting a voltage reduction signal indicating to the effect that the sub CPU91aG is mounted. The sub control unit 91G is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91aG, a ROM 91bG, a RAM 91cG, and an I / O port 91dG. The sub CPU 91aG receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40G, performs various controls for performing effects, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90G. .

  Similar to the main control unit 41G, the sub control unit 91G has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41G, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41G. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub control unit 91G executes a timer interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, at certain intervals.

  Unlike the main control unit 41G, the sub control unit 91G interrupts the command even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The reception interrupt process is executed, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur simultaneously.

  The sub-control unit 91G is also supplied with the backup power source 51 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91cG is held while the backup power source 51 is being supplied.

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Next, modifications and feature points of the present embodiment described above are listed.

  (1) In this embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 2 and the P stand 2F, the front frame 5 (front frame 5F) is opened with respect to the outer frame 4, and the front frame 5 (front frame 5F) is made of glass. The door frame 22 (glass door frame 6F) is opened, the board box containing the main board 16 (main control board 16F) is opened, or the front door with respect to the housing 1aG in the slot machine 1G. It has been described that the opening detection unit 53 can detect that 1bG has been opened. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening detection unit 53 only needs to be able to detect whether any openable / closable box (a box that houses the control board) in the gaming machine has been opened or removed. It may be detected that the board box that houses the effect control board 80 is opened or removed.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the configuration for determining whether or not the substrate box 16a has been opened during transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 2 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The period for determining whether or not opening has been performed may be during a specific period such as outside business hours, for example.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the release detection unit 53 stores the release record and the time of the RTC 52 when the release is detected and transmits it as installation information to the management computer 150, and the management computer 150 detects the release. The configuration for determining whether or not the opening of the board box 16a or the like was performed during the transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 2 based on the time has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 2 stores a shipping flag in the RAM 55 of the main board 16 when shipping from the gaming machine manufacturer, and the opening detection unit 53 records the opening record. In this case, the presence / absence of a shipment flag may be stored together. In this modification, when the shipped pachinko gaming machine 2 is installed in the hall, the pachinko gaming machine 2 transmits installation information to the management computer 150 when the power is turned on. The installation information includes at least identification information for identifying the pachinko gaming machine 2, a record of opening stored in the opening detection unit 53, and presence / absence of a shipment flag when opening is detected. The pachinko machine 2 transmits the installation information to the management computer 150 when the power is turned on, and also records the release recorded in the effect display device 9 by the release detection unit 53 and the shipment flag when the release is detected. The presence or absence may be displayed. Of course, the opening record stored by the opening detection unit 53 and the presence / absence of a shipping flag when opening is detected may be displayed on the display device of the management computer 150. Thereby, the presence or absence of the opening performed in the pachinko gaming machine 2 and the presence or absence of the shipping flag when the opening is detected can be confirmed.

  Based on the shipment information and the installation information, the management computer 150 determines whether or not the opening of the board box 16a is performed during the transport of the pachinko gaming machine 2. Specifically, when the release information includes a release record in which the shipment flag is present when the release is detected, the management computer 150 indicates that the release of the board box 16a is being transported by the pachinko gaming machine 2. It is determined that this was done. When the management computer 150 determines that the opening of the board box 16a or the like was performed during the transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 2, the management computer 150 transmits the opening information to the pachinko gaming machine 2. The pachinko gaming machine 2 that has received the opening information notifies the store clerk by displaying the determination result on the effect display device 9. Of course, the management computer 150 may notify the store clerk by displaying the determination result on a display device connected to the management computer 150. On the other hand, the management computer 150 opens the board box 16a or the like while the pachinko gaming machine 2 is being transported if the shipment information does not include the release record in which the shipment flag is present when the release is detected. Judge that it is not.

  In the present modification, a configuration has been described in which it is determined by the management computer 150 provided in the hall whether or not the opening of the board box 16a is performed during the transport of the pachinko gaming machine 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not the opening of the board box 16a is performed during the transport of the pachinko gaming machine 2, whether the hall computer 140 provided in the hall, the inside or outside of the hall You may perform with the management server provided in. Further, it may be determined by the pachinko gaming machine 2 instead of the management computer 150 whether or not the opening of the board box 16a is performed during the transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 2. In the pachinko gaming machine 2, when the release information includes a release record having a shipping flag when opening is detected, the board box 16 a is opened during the transportation of the pachinko gaming machine 2. It is determined that The pachinko gaming machine 2 transmits the determination result to the management computer 150 and notifies the store clerk by displaying the determination result on a display device connected to the management computer 150.

  In the present modification, the configuration for determining whether or not the substrate box 16a has been opened during the transport of the pachinko gaming machine 2 based on the presence or absence of the shipping flag when the opening is detected has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to determine whether or not the substrate box 16a is opened during a specific period such as outside business hours based on the presence or absence of specific information such as a flag outside business hours.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the management computer 150 acquires shipping information from the gaming machine manufacturer has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which shipping information is acquired from the pachinko gaming machine 2 may be used. That is, the gaming machine manufacturer stores shipping information such as shipping date in the pachinko gaming machine 2 in advance using the time of the RTC 52 when shipping the pachinko gaming machine 2. Then, the management computer 150 acquires shipping information and installation information from the pachinko gaming machine 2 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 2 is turned on.

  (5) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 2. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (6) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the example which provided 15 round normal big hits and 15 round probability variation big hits as a big hit type was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, after the display of the variation display is determined to be the probability variation jackpot, the variation display result is derived and displayed, and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is unconditionally changed to the probability variation state. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described using a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (9) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the P base itself determines that the P base 2F has been connected to the game board development jig 3EF or the development CU 3DF in the past, The configuration in which the flag indicating the determination result is transmitted to the commercial CU3F and detected by the SC325bF has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The P base itself determines that the P base 2F has been connected to the game board development jig 3EF or the development CU 3DF in the past, and the P base itself detects and notifies. Also in the configuration, the configuration may be such that it is detected by the SC 325bF of the CU3F based on the identification ID, based on the identification ID, that the P board 2F has been connected to the game board development jig 3EF or the development CU3DF.

  (10) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  2 Pachinko machine, 2S slot machine, 3 card unit, 16 main control board, 17 payout control board, 26 game board, 54, 312 display, 309 card insertion / discharge port, 319 replay button, 320 IR light receiving unit, 321 Lending button, 322 Return button, 161 Main control unit, 325 Display control unit, 171 Payout control unit, 323 CU control unit, 2FP unit, 3F CU, 16F Main control board, 17F Payout control board, 26F Game board, 54F , 312F display, 161F main controller, 325F display controller, 171F payout controller, 323F CU controller, 1G slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6G MAXBET switch, 7G start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop Switch, 41G main controller, 51 G liquid crystal display, 91G sub-control unit, 1000G external output board.

Claims (4)

A gaming machine comprising a gaming machine in which a game is played by a player, a gaming device that is communicably connected to the gaming machine, and a management means that is connected to at least one of the gaming machine and the gaming device. A system,
The gaming machine is
A box that can be opened and closed;
Control means provided in the box;
Timekeeping means,
A power source for driving the timing means;
Detecting means for detecting at least one of opening and closing of the box and removal of the control means,
The gaming system includes:
A determination unit that determines presence or absence of detection of the detection unit during a specific period based on detection information by the detection unit and timing information by the timing unit when the detection information is acquired;
A gaming system, comprising: a transmission unit that transmits the detection information and the timing information to the management unit, or transmits a determination result of the determination unit to the management unit. A gaming machine comprising a gaming machine in which a game is played by a player, a gaming device that is communicably connected to the gaming machine, and a management means that is connected to at least one of the gaming machine and the gaming device. A system,
The gaming machine is
A box that can be opened and closed;
Control means provided in the box;
Detecting means for detecting at least one of opening and closing of the box and removal of the control means,
The gaming system includes:
Specific information storage means for storing specific information indicating a specific period;
A determination unit that determines presence or absence of detection by the detection unit during the specific period based on the specific information stored in the specific information storage unit and detection information by the detection unit;
A gaming system comprising: a transmission unit that transmits the specific information and the detection information to the management unit, or transmits a determination result of the determination unit to the management unit. A gaming machine that is communicably connected to a gaming device and is connected directly to a management means or indirectly through the gaming device,
A box that can be opened and closed;
Control means provided in the box;
Timekeeping means,
A power source for driving the timing means;
Detection means for detecting at least one of opening and closing of the box and removal of the control means;
In order to determine the presence or absence of detection of the detection means during a specific period, the management means comprises a transmission means for transmitting the detection information by the detection means and the timing information by the time measurement means when the detection information is acquired. Gaming machine. A gaming machine that is communicably connected to a gaming device and is connected directly to a management means or indirectly through the gaming device,
A box that can be opened and closed;
Control means provided in the box;
Specific information storage means for storing specific information indicating that the gaming machine is in a specific period;
Detection means for detecting at least one of opening and closing of the box and removal of the control means;
A gaming machine comprising: transmission means for transmitting the specific information and detection information by the detection means in order to determine whether or not the detection means is detected during the specific period.

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