JP2017074368A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine enabling a determination as to whether a possibility of being a fraudulent conduct is high or low.SOLUTION: The pinball game machine includes: out counting means for counting, as a counted value, a detection number of times detected by out detection means during a prescribed period, if the prescribed period (0.6 s) that is set as a time in which a plurality of game balls cannot be shot occurs consecutively; first determination means for determining, when the prescribed period elapses, whether the counted value is within an adequate range or not, on the basis of the counted value and a predetermined first threshold value (9); abnormality processing means for performing a first abnormality processing, if the counted value is determined as within an inadequate range by the first determination means; counted value storage means for storing a prescribed number of pieces of counted values; and second determination means for determining, when a determination is made as within an adequate range by the first determination means, on the basis of a total value of the prescribed number of pieces of counted values and a predetermined second threshold value, whether the total value is within an adequate range or not. The abnormality processing means, if the total value is determined as within an inadequate range by the second determination means, performs a second abnormality processing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention belongs to the technical field of ball game machines.

Abuse of magnets, balls with threads, etc., gathers a large number of game balls near the winning hole on the game board surface, and intentionally creates a stagnant state (so-called kitchen-shaped ball clogging, also simply called a bowl) Thus, fraudulent acts that form a flow path and facilitate the winning of the subsequent game ball at the winning opening are frequently occurring.
Since the above-described staying state may occur naturally even if no fraud has been performed, it has been difficult to determine whether it is caused by the fraud.
Therefore, if there is a magnetic sensor that detects magnetic force and a proximity switch that detects a game ball present on the game board surface, if the detection time by the proximity switch is long and the magnetic force is detected by the magnetic sensor, the retention due to fraud A gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 1) for notifying that a state has occurred has been developed.

JP 2014-083399 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there are many limitations on the board surface configuration such as the detection range of the magnetic sensor and the arrangement of proximity switches, and the above-described staying state is caused by other methods without using a magnet. In the case of using the magnet outside the detection range of the magnetic sensor or causing the above-described staying state, it is erroneously determined that the staying state is not caused by an illegal act. In such a configuration, since it is dependent on the detection of the magnetic sensor to determine whether or not it is fraudulent, if there is detection of the magnetic sensor, it can be determined that it is a staying state caused by fraud, but if not, it will naturally It was only possible to judge that the stayed state occurred, and it was impossible to judge whether the possibility of fraud was high.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said subject, and it aims at providing the ball game machine which can judge the high or low possibility of an illegal act.

  In the invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems, an out detection means for detecting a ball entering the out mouth and a predetermined period set at a time during which a plurality of game balls cannot be fired continuously occur. An out-counting unit that counts the number of detections by the out-detecting unit during the predetermined period as a count value, and whether the count value is within an appropriate range based on the count value and a preset first threshold when the predetermined period has elapsed. And a first abnormality determining unit that executes a first abnormality process when the first determination unit determines that the count value is in an inappropriate range. It relates to gaming machines.

  According to such a configuration, if the count value during the predetermined period by the out-counting unit is determined to be an inappropriate range based on the first threshold value, the staying state is canceled by the fraudster (“葡萄” collapses). ), The first abnormality notification is executed, and it is possible to determine whether or not an illegal act has been performed by the notification.

  In addition, as described in claim 1, when the ball game machine determines the appropriate range by the count value storage means for storing a predetermined number of count values and the first determination means, Second determination means for determining whether the total value is in an appropriate range based on a total value of the count values of the number and a preset second threshold, and the abnormality processing means is summed by the second determination means. If it is determined that the value is in an inappropriate range, the second abnormality process may be executed.

  According to such a configuration, when the total value of the predetermined number of count values is determined to be an inappropriate range based on the second threshold value, the staying state is canceled (“不正” is collapsed) by the fraudster. Thus, it is assumed that there is a strong suspicion that a predetermined number of count values have been counted over a plurality of predetermined periods, and by executing the second abnormality notification, the possibility of fraudulent acts due to the notification is reduced. Judgment can be made. Therefore, even if the staying state is eliminated and counting is performed over a predetermined period, the possibility of fraud can be determined.

  The second abnormality process and the first abnormality process described above may have the same contents. Different processing contents may be used. It is preferable to appropriately determine the possibility of fraud.

  In addition, as described in claim 2, in the ball game machine according to claim 1, the time between entering the starting point of the special symbol that triggers the occurrence of the jackpot game and the end of the jackpot game. At least a portion may occur continuously for a predetermined period.

  According to such a configuration, a predetermined period to be monitored is continuously generated during a period in which the staying state is highly likely to be eliminated (“葡萄” collapses) so that the fraudulent is not detected by the hall employee. Therefore, a suspicious event can be reliably detected in determining the possibility of fraud.

  In addition, as described in claim 3, in the ball game machine according to claim 1, it is configured so that a predetermined period is continuously generated between power-on and power-off, The period until the power is shut off is constituted by the first period and the second period, and the abnormality processing means is the first abnormality processing if the count value is determined to be an inappropriate range by the first determination means. And the third abnormality process may be executed during the second period.

According to such a configuration, since a predetermined period is continuously generated from power-on to power-off, it can be constantly monitored.
Further, different abnormal processes are performed for each of the first period and the second period constituting the period to be monitored, that is, the first abnormal process is executed in the first period, and the third abnormal process is executed in the second period. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be determined according to the type of period.

Note that the first abnormality process and the third abnormality process, and the second abnormality process and the third abnormality process are preferably different processes in terms of visibility.
Further, it is preferable that the third abnormality process is a simple process, that is, a process with low visibility in comparison with the first abnormality process and the second abnormality process.
Thereby, it is possible to easily determine the level of the possibility of fraud.

  Further, as described in claim 4, the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 3 is configured to continuously occur for a predetermined period from power-on to power-off. The period from power-on to power-off is constituted by the first period and the second period, and the abnormality processing means is the first period when the total value is determined to be an inappropriate range by the second determination means. The second abnormality process may be executed, and the fourth abnormality process may be executed during the second period.

According to such a configuration, since a predetermined period is continuously generated from power-on to power-off, it can be constantly monitored.
Further, different abnormal processes are performed for each of the first period and the second period constituting the period to be monitored, that is, the second abnormal process is executed in the first period, and the fourth abnormal process is executed in the second period. Therefore, the possibility of fraud can be determined according to the type of period.

The first abnormality process and the fourth abnormality process, and the second abnormality process and the fourth abnormality process are preferably different processes in terms of visibility.
Further, the third abnormality process and the fourth abnormality process may be processes having similar revealability.
Further, it is preferable that the fourth abnormality process is a simple process, that is, a process with low visibility in comparison with the first abnormality process and the second abnormality process.
Thereby, it is possible to easily determine the level of the possibility of fraud.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a first embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in a first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start winning confirmation process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the prefetch determination process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the jackpot game process in the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing about the subject solved by this invention. It is a flowchart about the out abnormality monitoring process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about the predetermined period occurrence process in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart about an out detection frequency counting process in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the out detection frequency storage processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the 1st abnormality processing in a first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the 2nd abnormality process in 1st embodiment. It is a timing chart explaining the predetermined period and section A and B in a first embodiment. It is a timing chart explaining the 1st or 3rd abnormality information in a first embodiment. It is a timing chart explaining the 2nd or 4th abnormality information in a first embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[First embodiment]
In the following, the basic configuration and operation of the first embodiment will be described first, and then the description of the main part of the present invention will be given.
[Description of configuration]
(1) About whole structure As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of 1st embodiment has a structure which hold | maintains each structure with the outer frame 51 which makes a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the upper left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 is configured so that a front frame (glass frame) 52 into which a glass sheet 61 is fitted and an inner frame to be described later can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. The Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the game preference. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a game abnormality, in addition to a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. Further, a launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is placed on the game board 1. Fired towards.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are moved to a dollar box provided in the game store by operating a ball removal lever. Can do. An effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided at the center of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, which includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball rental button 57, a settlement button 58, a balance on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display 59 is provided.

  1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is mounted at the center of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operating gate 17 is installed on the right side of the center case 5. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 17, a plurality of types of random numbers for the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is correct is extracted, and whether or not the determination is correct (normal symbol lottery) based on the extracted random number is performed.

Immediately below the center case 5 are the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 where a big hit lottery with a change display of a special symbol (also described as a special drawing) is performed due to the entrance of a game ball. Are arranged side by side. The first start port 11 is configured so that a game ball can always enter, while the second start port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery. You can enter the ball only when you win the lottery.
The first start port 11 and the second start port 12 of the present embodiment can enter the ball regardless of what is called left-handed or right-handed.

When a game ball enters the first and second start ports 11 and 12, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted and stored as reserved storage.
The second start port 12 configured as a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times when winning in the normal symbol lottery. Specifically, in the normal mode, approximately 2.6 seconds are released twice by one win.

A big winning opening 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened when a big hit game is performed when the big hit lottery is performed is arranged diagonally right above the second start port 12, that is, at the lower right area of the game area 3. ing.
The big winning opening 14 and the normal symbol operating gate 17 of the present embodiment are capable of entering when the player hits the right.
In the lower left area of the game area 3, a plurality of normal winning ports 31 to 34 are arranged.

  In the lower right area of the game board 1, a 7-segment special figure display device 9, a special figure holding number display device 18 consisting of four LEDs, and a normal symbol display device 7 consisting of two LEDs, A general-purpose holding number display device 8 composed of four LEDs is installed.

  The center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. By doing, a big hit effect that informs the result of the big hit lottery is performed.

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.
The game ball taken in from the warp entrance is sent to the stage via the warp cage, and after swinging on the stage for an indefinite time, immediately above the first start port 11 or the first start port 11. It is sent out again to the game area 3 from the upper left and right diagonally.

In the game area 3 of the game board 1, a large number of game nails 4 that can affect the flow trajectory and flow speed of the game ball are implanted.
Then, at the bottom of the board surface, the game balls that have been launched into the game area 3 and then did not enter any of the above-described entry devices such as the first start port 11 are taken into the machine from the game area 3. Out port 10 is provided.

Furthermore, in the out port 10 of the present embodiment (see FIG. 15), a first out detection switch 10a and a second out detection switch 10b for detecting a game ball taken into the out port 10 as an out ball. Is provided. In this embodiment, by providing two out detection switches in the out port 10 in this way, it is possible to detect and capture a large number of out balls in a short time.
Further, by providing the first out detection switch 10a at the left back of the out port 10 and the second out detection switch 10b at the right back, a large number of out balls can be detected in a shorter time. That is, among the game balls that swing left and right on the inner rail 2b formed on the arc just before the out port 10, the game ball that has rolled from the upper right to the out port 10 is the first out detection switch 10a. However, the second out detection switch 10b is configured to easily detect the game ball rolling from the upper left to the out port 10.
Furthermore, in this case, it is preferable that the bottom surface portion in the out port 10 is formed in a mountain shape formed with a gentle downward slope toward the left and right sides with the left and right central portions as apexes. Thereby, since the game ball taken into the out port 10 branches (distributes) left and right, a large number of detections are possible in a short time.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Similarly to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) is coupled to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 so as to be opened and closed. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. A ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and pass through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. To be paid out. In the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (ball rental) in accordance with the operation of the ball rental button 57.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not described in FIG. 3, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although detailed illustration is omitted, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port SW12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and normal symbol operation. A normal symbol operation SW 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 17, a count SW 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 14, and a general prize for detecting the game balls that have entered the general prize ports 31 to 34. A detection signal is input from the mouth SW 31a or the like.

  Further, the main control device 80 of the present embodiment receives detection signals from the first out detection switch 10a and the second out detection switch 10b for detecting the game ball taken into the out port 10 as an out ball. .

The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.
Thereby, the main controller 80 is configured to control the entire pachinko machine 50.

  The main controller 80 also includes a special symbol display device 9, a special symbol hold number display device 18, a normal symbol display device 7, and a general symbol hold number display device 8 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90. Control the display.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the universal utility solenoid 12b.

An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.
The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.

  The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In the present embodiment, a configuration is used in which a detection signal of the payout SW 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control apparatus 81 and the payout control apparatus 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening SW35, the inner frame opening SW36, the ball cut SW23, the payout SW21, and the full SW22, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full due to the full SW22. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball cut SW 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 22 and the ball break SW 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 20 because the signals are not output. To resume.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display device 25 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The checkout display device 25 has a ball rental button 57 for requesting a game ball to be rented, and a request for payment. A settlement button 58 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78, as well as the launch control device. A firing stop signal is transmitted to 84.

In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, it is also possible to adopt a sealed configuration in which the prize balls generated according to winnings are stored without being paid out.
The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 3.

  In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW29.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop SW29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

It should be noted that the launch control device 84 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to launch game balls continuously at regular time intervals by controlling the launch motor 30 as in the known pachinko machine.
Specifically, when the rotation amount signal and the touch signal are input to the firing control device 84 and the state in which the firing stop signal is not input is maintained, the firing control device 84 drives and controls the firing motor 30. And 100 game balls are fired per minute. That is, one game ball is launched toward the game area 3 every 0.6 seconds (0.6 s).

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself.

  Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device includes the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

  The sub integrated control device 83 is connected with an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68. When the player operates the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display effect images such as effect symbols.
In this way, the sub integrated control device 83, the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol display device 6 are configured to execute various effects based on data and commands (signals or notifications) from the main control device 80. Has been.

[Description of operation]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment will be described.

  The pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment is provided with a first start port 11 that can always win a prize and a second start port 12 that is opened for a certain period of time by winning in the above-described normal symbol lottery and that can win a prize. The jackpot lottery is performed using random numbers extracted due to winning at the first and second start ports 11 and 12. In the case of the big hit lottery, the special symbol display device 9 displays the variation of the special symbols, and by displaying these in a stopped state, the result of the big hit lottery is notified. In parallel with this, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols are variably displayed, then stopped and displayed, and a pseudo effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery is performed.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 50, up to four random numbers extracted by winning the first and second start ports 11 and 12 are stored as reserved memory, and the number of reserved memories is stored in the special figure reserved number display device 18. Is displayed, and a holding symbol corresponding to each holding storage is displayed. In addition, when a big hit lottery is won, a big hit game of a predetermined number of rounds is played.

After the jackpot game is over, the game state of the pachinko machine 50 becomes a probability variation mode in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery increases for a certain period (a period until a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries are performed). At the same time, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery increases, the opening time of the second start port 12 at the time of winning in the normal symbol lottery is extended, and the normal symbol variation time is further shortened. Note that a gaming state that is neither the probability change mode nor the time reduction mode is referred to as a normal mode.
In the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 14, and the normal symbol operating gate 17 are arranged, so that the normal gaming state ( A game in which the player makes a left strike while aiming to enter the first starting port 11 during the normal mode) and a right strike during the big hit game and the time reduction mode is recommended.

Below, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 of 1st embodiment is demonstrated in detail.
(1) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

  In S10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been activated by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and a negative determination is made. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the main controller 80 performs initial settings of the CPU, I / O, etc., and proceeds to S75.
On the other hand, if a positive determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), the big hit determination random number (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number update (S30), Various random numbers (numerical data) are updated by updating the winning determination random number (S35), the reach determination random number (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determining random numbers 1 and 2 (S45).

The initial value random number is in the range of 0 to 3899, and the size of the random number is 3900.
The big hit determination random number is in the range of 0 to 3899, and the size of the random number is 3900. In the normal mode, the number of values that are jackpots is 13 (the jackpot probability is 1/300), which is 775 to 778, 1775 to 1778, and 2775 to 2779. In the probability variation mode, the number of values that are big hits is larger than 13.

  The value of the jackpot symbol determining random number is in the range of 0 to 59, and the random number is 60 in size.

The value of the random number 1 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of 0 to 1020, and the size of the random number is 1021.
The value of the random number 2 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of 0 to 600, and the size of the random number is 601.

  Then, main controller 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting a winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a determination process for determining whether or not to win a big hit due to winning at the starting opening (S55). ), The big hit game processing for controlling the big hit game performed when the big hit lottery is won (S60). Further, a fraud monitoring process for detecting a player's fraud (S65), an output process for transmitting various information to the hall computer 87, and the like (S70) are executed.

  In S75, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

  In the winning confirmation process (S50) of the present embodiment, not only winning at the winning opening described above but also detection of an out ball taken into the out opening 10 is performed. That is, the detection of the out sphere is confirmed based on the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the first out detection switch 10a or the second out detection switch 10b.

  In addition, in the fraud monitoring process (S65) of the present embodiment, in addition to the known fraud monitoring process, the “out abnormality monitoring process” which is a main part of the present invention is provided as one module. The “out abnormality monitoring process” will be described in detail later.

(2) About the start winning confirmation process Next, the start winning confirmation process for detecting a winning at the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 and generating a hold memory according to the winning is shown in FIG. It demonstrates using the flowchart of these. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S50) executed in the main routine.

  In S100, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball win has occurred in the first and second start ports 11 and 12 based on the detection signals of the first and second start ports SW11a and 12a. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process ends.

  In S105, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is an upper limit value (4 as an example). If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110. If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process ends.

In S110, the main controller 80 determines a big hit determining random number for use in the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol determining random number for determining a symbol (winning symbol) to be stopped when the big hit lottery is won, In order to determine a random number for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform an effect (normal reach or super reach) for stopping and displaying an effect design indicating a disengagement after reaching a reach state, a variation time of a special design, etc. The random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as a reserved storage.
That is, in S110, various random numbers are extracted as numerical data due to the game ball entering the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, and the extracted numerical data is stored as reserved storage. To do.
Then, a pending number command indicating the number of pending storages that have not been digested is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S115.

In S115, main controller 80 executes a prefetch determination process for determining a value such as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to the newly generated pending storage, and ends this process.
The prefetch determination process (S115) of the present embodiment is a process for confirming whether or not the stored numerical data has a big hit before the execution of the success / failure determination process described later.
(3) Prefetch determination processing Next, prefetch determination processing for determining a value such as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to a newly generated reserved storage will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is called from the start winning confirmation process.

  In S150, main controller 80 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit relating to the newly generated on-hold storage is a specific value (a value that will be won in the big hit lottery), and if an affirmative determination is obtained. (S150: Yes), the process proceeds to S155, and if a negative determination is obtained (S150: No), the process proceeds to S160.

  In S155, the main control device 80 generates a prefetch command 1 indicating that the value of the big hit determination random number related to the newly generated pending storage is the specific value, and transmits the prefetch command 1 to the sub integrated control device 83. Exit.

  On the other hand, in S160, main controller 80 determines whether or not the values of the reach determination random number and variation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 relating to the newly generated on-hold storage are specific values (values that become super reach in the pseudo effect). If a positive determination is obtained (S160: Yes), the process proceeds to S165, and if a negative determination is obtained (S160: No), the process proceeds to S170.

  In S165, main controller 80 generates prefetch command 2 indicating that the values of reach determination random number and variation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 relating to the newly generated pending storage are the specific values, and performs sub-integration. The data is transmitted to the control device 83, and this process ends.

  Further, in S170, main controller 80 determines whether or not the values of the reach determination random number and variation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 relating to the newly generated on-hold storage are specific values (values that become normal reach in the pseudo effect). If the determination is positive and an affirmative determination is obtained (S170: Yes), the process proceeds to S175. If a negative determination is obtained (S170: No), the process proceeds to S180.

  In S175, main controller 80 generates prefetch command 3 indicating that the values of reach determination random number and variation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 relating to the newly generated pending storage are the specific values, and perform sub-integration. The data is transmitted to the control device 83, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, in S180, main controller 80 determines that the jackpot determination random number, reach determination random number, or variation pattern determination random numbers 1 and 2 relating to the newly generated pending storage are not any of the specific values. The prefetch command 4 shown is generated and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and this processing is terminated.

(4) About the success / failure determination process Next, the success / failure determination process in which the big hit lottery is performed with the big hit determination random number stored as the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is a process executed from the main routine.

  First, with reference to FIG. 8, in S200, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.

  In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S280 in FIG. 10, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

  In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not a special figure is being confirmed. If the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S290 in FIG. 11. If the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215 in FIG.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 9, in S215, the main control device 80 determines whether or not there is a pending storage. If the determination is affirmative (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220, and if the determination is negative ( S215: No), this process ends.

  In S220, the main controller 80 decrements the number of reserved memories, selects the oldest reserved memory, and refers to it in S230, S235, S245, S250, S255, S260, and S265, which will be described later. The information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the hold memory is moved to a predetermined buffer for determining the big hit, and the process proceeds to S225.

  In S225, main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S225: No), the process proceeds to S235.

  In S230, main controller 80 executes a big win lottery based on the big hit determination random number related to the selected hold storage and the determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change mode, and determines whether or not to win the lottery. And the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

On the other hand, in S235, main controller 80 executes a big hit lottery based on the big hit determination random number related to the selected hold storage and the determination table (normal table) corresponding to the normal mode, and wins the lottery. Whether or not the reserved memory is digested. Then, the process proceeds to S240.
As described above, S230 and S235 of this embodiment are processes for determining whether or not a big hit game is to be generated, that is, a big hit determination, based on the numerical data stored in S110 of the start winning confirmation process.

  In S240, the main control device 80 refers to the determination result in S230 or S235 to determine whether or not the big hit lottery has been won. If the determination is affirmative (S240: Yes), the process proceeds to S245. If the determination is negative (S240: No), the process proceeds to S260.

  In S245, main controller 80 determines a jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number related to the digested reserved memory, thereby determining a predetermined number of rounds of the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol and the like. . Then, the process proceeds to S250.

In S250, the main controller 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the reserved storage that has been digested, and shifts the processing to S255.
In S255, the main control device 80 sets the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big prize game, the presentation time related to the big hit game, the interval time, the presentation mode of the big hit game, and the process proceeds to S270.

On the other hand, when the negative determination is obtained in S240, the main controller 80 shifts based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the digestion of the reserved memory, in S260, which shifts when it is out of the lottery lottery. Then, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and the process proceeds to S265.
In the present embodiment, in S260, a variation pattern (variation time) related to the reserved storage digested at the time of losing is determined, and prior to this, processing for determining a losing symbol is performed. Without being limited to this configuration, it may be configured to include a process of determining a lost symbol before the execution of S260.
As described above, S245 and S260 are processes for determining the special symbol indicating the determination result, that is, the big hit symbol or the lost symbol, based on the determination result of whether or not the big hit.

  In S265, the main controller 80 updates a counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability variation mode, a counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the time reduction mode, and the like, and processing in S270 To migrate.

  In S270, the main control device 80 transmits a hold number command indicating the number of hold storages decremented in S220 described above to the sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S275.

  In S275, the main control device 80 transmits a change start command indicating the change time of the special symbol, the result of the big hit lottery, etc. to the sub integrated control device 83, starts the change of the special symbol, and ends this processing. The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the change start command uses the effect symbol display device 6 from among the effects having the same time as the change time of the special symbol based on the change time of the special symbol as a result of the big hit lottery. The pseudo effect to be displayed is selected, and the selected pseudo effect is displayed. In addition, the change start command is a command in which the hold memory digested by the big hit lottery is generated by winning the first start port 11 or generated by winning the second start port 12. It may indicate whether there is.

  Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 10, in S280, which shifts during the special figure fluctuation display, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S280: Yes). The process proceeds to S285, and in the case of a negative determination (S280: No), this process ends.

In S285, the main control device 80 ends the special symbol variation display, displays the special symbol fixed symbol, that is, the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol determined in S245 or S260 described above, and causes the sub integrated control device 83 to display it. On the other hand, a symbol confirmation command for confirming display of the effect symbol is transmitted, and this processing is terminated.
As described above, S285 is a process of displaying the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol related to the special symbol determined based on the determination result of whether or not to win the jackpot.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 11, in S290 that shifts during the special figure confirmation display, main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S290: Yes), the process proceeds to S295. If the determination is negative (S290: No), the process ends.

In S295, the main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S300.
In S300, main controller 80 determines whether or not the specially displayed special symbol is that of the big hit, that is, whether or not it is a big hit symbol. If the determination is affirmative (S300: Yes). The process proceeds to S305, and in the case of a negative determination (S300: No), the process proceeds to S340.

  In S305, main controller 80 refers to the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode, and when the probability variation flag is 1, clears the probability variation flag (S310), and then proceeds to S315.

  In S315, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction mode is set, and when the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction flag is cleared (S320), and then the process proceeds to S325.

  The main control device 80 executes a conditional device operation start process (S325), an accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S330), and a jackpot start effect process (S335) in sequence, thereby indicating a command game mode. Alternatively, the jackpot game is started by transmitting a command for instructing the start of the jackpot game to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S340 to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S300, the main controller 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when the flag is 1 (S340: Yes), the control is executed during the probability change mode. Reference is made to the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (the number of chances of variation) (S345). If the probability variation count is 0 (S345: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S350), and the process proceeds to S355.

  In S355, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag, and if the flag is 1 (S355: Yes), refers to the remaining number of lottery lotteries (number of time reductions) that can be executed in the time reduction mode ( S360). When the number of time reductions is 0 (S360: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S365), and the process proceeds to S370.

In S370, main controller 80 executes state designation command transmission processing, and ends this processing.
(5) About jackpot game processing Next, the jackpot game processing for controlling the progress of the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is a process executed from the main routine.

  In S400, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405. If the determination is negative (S400: No), the process ends.

  In S405, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special winning opening 14 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S430 in FIG. In the case of (S405: No), the process proceeds to S410.

  In S410, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S410: Yes), the process proceeds to S450 in FIG. In the case of determination (S410: No), the process proceeds to S415.

  In S415, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the big hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S470 in FIG. In the case (S415: No), the process proceeds to S420.

  In S420, main controller 80 determines whether or not the start effect time in the big hit game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S420: Yes), the process proceeds to S425, and if the determination is negative. (S420: No), this process ends.

In S425, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 13, in S430, which proceeds while the special winning opening 14 is opened, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 14 has become ten. If the determination is affirmative (S430: Yes), the process proceeds to S440. If the determination is negative (S430: No), the process proceeds to S435.

  In S435, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S435: Yes), the process proceeds to S440 and the determination is negative. (S435: No), this process is terminated.

In S440, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 14, and proceeds to S445.
In S445, the main control device 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S450 which shifts during the interval of each round, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S450: Yes), the process is processed in S455. If the determination is negative (S450: No), the process is terminated.

  In S455, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is the final round of the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S455: Yes), the process proceeds to S460, and if the determination is negative (S455: No), the process proceeds to S465.

In S460, main controller 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for performing an effect when the jackpot game is ended, and ends the present process.
On the other hand, in S465, the main control device 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14, in S470 that shifts to the end effect of the big hit game, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S470: Yes). , The process proceeds to S475, and in the case of a negative determination (S470: No), this process ends.

In subsequent S475 and S480, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and proceeds to S485.
In S485, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probability change mode after the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S485: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the probability change mode (the number of probability changes). ) Is set (S490), the probability variation flag is set (S495), and the process proceeds to S500.

  In S500, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time-saving mode after the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S500: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the time-saving mode (the number of time reductions). ) Is set (S505), the time reduction flag is set (S510), and the process proceeds to S515.

  In S515 and S520, main controller 80 executes a process for transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process to sub integrated control apparatus 83, and ends this process. .

[Explanation of the main part of the present invention]
(1) Specific description of “葡萄” First, prior to the main part of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment, see FIG. 15 for an explanation of the “葡萄” state that has created the problem of the present invention. And do it.
In the present embodiment, as described above, in the big hit game, the probability variation game in which the opening extension function is activated, or the short-time game, the game is digested with a recommended right-handed game.
In the probability variation game or the short-time game in which the opening extension function is activated, the ordinary electric actor constituting the second start port 12 is easier to open than in the normal gaming state. There is little need to form a heel. On the other hand, the fraudulent person forms a “葡萄” at the time of the highly recommended left-handed recommendation, that is, at the normal gaming state or at the probability variation game in which the open extension function is not activated.

FIG. 15 is an enlarged view of the lower part of the game board 1 showing an example in which a so-called “葡萄” is formed in the vicinity of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. It is a dishonest acter who exploits a magnet or ball with thread.
First, as a more detailed description relating to the game board 1 of the present embodiment, a magnetic sensor (not shown) is embedded in the board surface of the game board 1. The magnetic sensor can be detected only in a narrow area near the first start port 11, and the vicinity of the gap between the game nail 4 a and the left side of the ordinary electric accessory (second start port 12) is within the detection range. It is outside.
For the gaming board 1 having such a configuration, for example, a fraudulent person brings a magnet close to the gap between the gaming nail 4a and the left side of the second starting port 12 through the plate glass 61, and a ball is placed in the gap. When the biting state is generated, the flow path is blocked, so that the free fall of the game ball is prevented. On the basis of the ball biting state that has occurred in this way, the game balls that have subsequently flowed down successively accumulate upward, and finally close the gap between the first start port 11 and the game nail 4b. In this case, the formation of the “葡萄” shown in the figure is completed.

The “葡萄” formed in this way is abused as a means for an unauthorized person to easily obtain an unfair gain.
Specifically, when such a “葡萄” is formed, it is possible to win the first start port 11 with a higher probability than the design value. That is, the game ball B rolling over a plurality of game nail groups (so-called road nails) continuously planted from the game nail 4b diagonally to the left is connected to the first start port 11 and the game. The game ball staying in the gap with the nail 4b can easily reach directly above the life nail planted above the first start port 11 without flowing down from the gap. The winning rate to the first start port 11 is improved.
A fraudster deliberately forms such a “coffin” and improperly improves the winning rate to the first starting port 11, thereby gaining a prize ball and aiming for a big hit. The aim is to gain.

Therefore, various measures have been taken in order to prevent fraudulent acts that misuse “葡萄”. The installation of the magnetic sensor is certainly expected to have a certain effect as one of the countermeasures.
However, as described above, depending on conditions such as the detection performance and arrangement position of the magnetic sensor, the fraudulent person can complete the “葡萄” without being detected by the magnetic sensor.
In addition, if the detection range of the magnetic sensor extends to the vicinity of the gap between the game nail 4a and the left side of the second start port 12, the magnetic sensor is similarly detected by using a threaded ball. It is possible to complete the “Kai” without any problems.
Thus, the configuration that relies on the magnetic sensor is insufficient as a measure for preventing fraudulent misuse of “葡萄”.

Furthermore, “葡萄” is not limited to intentionally formed by a fraudulent person, but “場合” similar to that shown in FIG. 15 occurs naturally at an indefinite timing during the game. It is also possible.
For this reason, when a “snudge” occurs without being detected by the magnetic sensor, it is judged whether it has occurred naturally or has been intentionally formed for fraud. It was difficult to judge the possibility.
The main part of the present invention described below solves such a specific problem.

FIG. 15 shows an example of “葡萄” formed by 15 game balls. However, “葡萄”, which is a problem to be solved by the present invention, is not necessarily limited to that formed by 15 game balls.
In other words, if the conditions are different, the number of game balls constituting “葡萄” is necessarily different. For example, the type of the ball entry device to which the fraudster attempts to illegally increase the ball entry rate by “葡萄”, the configuration and location of the ball entry device, and the game nail 4 for the ball entry device Since the minimum number of game balls necessary for the formation of “葡萄” is naturally determined based on various conditions such as the arrangement relationship of other devices and other devices, the number of game balls is not necessarily constant.
Therefore, the aspect of “葡萄” shown in FIG. 15 of the first embodiment is, of course, merely an example, and the number of game balls that make up “葡萄” is a game in recent gaming machines having various board configurations. It is supposed to be specifically assumed for each machine. Therefore, when implementing and utilizing the present invention, the board surface configuration can be freely devised, and the number of game balls constituting the “葡萄” inherent to the board surface configuration can be determined by a sufficient simulation test, a live test, etc. Needless to say, it can be determined by calculation.
Under this premise, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, “葡萄” formed at the position illustrated by 15 game balls will be described below as an example only.

(2) Necessity of fraudsters to break down “葡萄” As described above, “葡萄” may occur naturally or may be intentionally formed for fraudulent purposes. In this regard, if “葡萄” is not a fraudulent purpose and has naturally occurred, a good player can hit the pachinko machine 50 lightly while continuing the game, In general, the game is interrupted, the hall employee is called, and the game is resumed after returning to the normal state by destroying the “葡萄”.
On the other hand, the fraudulent person breaks the “葡萄” with the necessity different from the good player. In other words, a fraudulent person who intends to illegally use a “葡萄” by improperly using it, or who exploits a naturally occurring “葡萄” with a certain regularity, It is speculated that it will break down the “葡萄”.
In detail, the formation of “葡萄” for fraudulent purposes is a troublesome and high-risk operation even for fraudsters. For this reason, unless the fraudster is found by the hall employee, the fraudulent person tries to continue the fraudulent game aiming at the big hit while maintaining the “葡萄” without breaking it.
However, when a jackpot is generated or when the occurrence of the jackpot is confident, the goal of generating a jackpot has been achieved for the fraudster, and a hall employee may bring a dollar box at any time. Since there is an increased risk of not being able to do so, it is necessary to break down the trap once to conceal fraud.
As described above, the purpose of destroying “葡萄” is in any case intended to return to a normal state, but it differs depending on whether it is a good player or a fraudster.

(3) About the timing when fraudsters break down “葡萄” As mentioned above, naturally occurring “葡萄” is not used for fraud, and “葡萄” that occurs naturally or “葡萄” formed for fraudulent purposes. ”Is used for fraud, and the necessity to break“ す ”is different, so the timing for breaking“ 葡萄 ”is inevitably different between the two.
In other words, when a good player breaks a “sword” that occurs naturally at an indefinite time, it will occur regardless of the occurrence time of the jackpot, and it will occur at an indefinite timing, so find regularity I can't do that.
On the other hand, if a fraudster who misuses it breaks down regardless of how “葡萄” was formed, if a big hit does not occur after breaking down “葡萄”, the risk is taken again. Since it is necessary to form “葡萄”, as described above, the fraudster does not break down “葡萄” unless it is confirmed that a big hit always occurs. In other words, for example, at a timing after a state (so-called iron plate) where there is a very high possibility that a big hit will occur due to a pre-reading effect based on a start winning prize that is a big hit, a notice, a notification, a reach, etc. during a fluctuation display that is a big hit, It is highly probable that an unjust “clan” will be destroyed.
Furthermore, it is a useless risk for those who conceal fraudulent activities by breaking down the “葡萄” from the time of execution of the pre-reading effect display based on the start winning winning prize to the time when at least part of the jackpot game is executed. It's a great time to avoid the problem.

(4) Overview of the focus of the invention and the configuration of the present invention As described above, if the time when the “葡萄” is broken coincides with the above-mentioned specific time related to the jackpot, the “葡萄” becomes a fraudulent act. It can be estimated that there is a high possibility of being abused, and conversely, if it does not match, it can be estimated that the possibility is low. Therefore, based on whether or not the time when the “葡萄” was broken coincides with a specific time related to the jackpot, it is possible to determine whether the “葡萄” was used for fraud. The present invention has been made with the above point in mind.

By the way, there is no means for surely identifying the time when “葡萄” is broken as a target for determining the coincidence with the specific time related to the jackpot.
In this regard, in the present invention, the number of detected out spheres taken into the outlet 10 in a predetermined period is counted as a count value, and based on the count value, that is, whether the count value is an abnormally high numerical value. If it is abnormal, it is highly likely that the event is concentrated at a time due to the collapse of “葡萄” and is taken into the outlet 10. The structure is estimated to be the time of collapse.

However, the longer the predetermined period as the period for counting the number of out-spheres detected, the more difficult it is to determine that the “葡萄” has been destroyed. In this regard, as described above, the launch control device 84 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to launch one game ball every 0.6 seconds (0.6 s). 1 was able to be fired, and 2 was not fired, and was 0.6 seconds (0.6 s).
In the present embodiment, the predetermined period thus set is continuously generated without interruption, so that the number of times of out-ball detection is always counted, and the occurrence of an event that is presumed to have broken the “葡萄” is monitored. It is configured as follows. (Refer to FIG. 22 described later)

In addition, a first threshold value is set as a criterion for determining whether or not the count value counted during the predetermined period is an abnormally high value, and the count value is within an appropriate range based on the first threshold value. Judgment whether or not there is. That is, when the count value during the predetermined period is equal to or greater than the first threshold value, it is determined that the range is inappropriate and the abnormality is determined.
In the present embodiment, the first threshold is set to “9”. (Refer to FIG. 20 described later)

In addition, even if a large number of game balls constituting “葡萄” are concentrated at a time and taken into the outlet 10 due to the collapse of “葡萄”, within a predetermined period that occurs continuously. It is also assumed that the timing does not concentrate well in one predetermined period. That is, there are cases where the data is distributed and captured over a predetermined period over a plurality of consecutive times, for example, from the previous predetermined period to the present predetermined period. Even in such an event, in order to estimate that “推測” has been destroyed, in the present embodiment, the total value of the count value in the previous predetermined period and the count value in the present predetermined period is calculated, and the total When the value is equal to or greater than the second threshold value, it is determined that the value is in an inappropriate range as abnormal.
In the present embodiment, the second threshold is set to “11”. (Refer to FIG. 21 described later)

  Furthermore, since the first threshold value and the second threshold value described above are naturally determined based on the board surface configuration, that is, the arrangement relationship of various ball-entering devices, the game nails 4 and the like, they are not necessarily constant depending on the board surface configuration. Therefore, the set value is merely an example, and in a recent gaming machine having various board configurations, it should be assumed individually and specifically for each gaming machine. Specifically, it is desirable that the board surface configuration is appropriately changed by a difference (difference in stagnation rate of game balls on the game board). Therefore, the invention of the present application can be implemented and used as long as the safety factor is set based on the numerical values obtained by sufficient simulation tests and actual fire tests etc. Is possible.

The main part of the present invention is generally configured as described above. Hereinafter, a more detailed configuration and operation will be described.
Specifically, the “out abnormality monitoring process” executed by the main controller 80 of the present embodiment will be described.

(5) About Out Abnormality Monitoring Process FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the “out abnormality monitoring process” of the present embodiment. The “out abnormality monitoring process” is provided as one module of the “unfair monitoring process” (S65) of the “main routine” (FIG. 5) described above, and is executed for each timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.
The “main routine” (FIG. 5) may be configured to alternately execute the “fraud monitoring process” (S65) and “each output process” (S70) for each timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms. With such a configuration, the “out abnormality monitoring process” is executed at a cycle of 4 ms.
When the main control device 80 starts this process, first, in S600, the “predetermined period occurrence process” for causing the predetermined period to occur continuously is executed (S600), and the process proceeds to S605. .

  Next, in S605, main controller 80 executes “out detection number counting process” in which the number of detected out spheres taken into out port 10 in a predetermined period is counted as a count value (S605), and the process is performed in S610. Transition.

  Next, in S610, main controller 80 executes an “out detection number storage process” for storing a predetermined number (for example, two) of count values that are the number of out sphere detections in a predetermined period (S610). Migrate processing.

  Next, in S615, main controller 80 determines whether or not the count value is in an appropriate range based on the count value and the first threshold value when the predetermined period has elapsed, and is outside the range and the first predetermined value. If it is a period (for example, section B), the first abnormality notification is performed, and if it is out of the range and the second predetermined period (for example, section A), the “first abnormality processing” for performing the third abnormality notification is executed. (S615), the process proceeds to S620.

  Next, in S620, main controller 80 determines whether or not the total value is within an appropriate range based on the total value of the predetermined number (for example, two) of count values and the second threshold value due to the elapse of the predetermined period. If it is outside the range and is in the first predetermined period (for example, section B), the second abnormality notification is performed. If it is out of the range and the second predetermined period (for example, section A), the fourth abnormality notification is performed. The “second abnormality process” is executed (S620), and this process is terminated.

(6) Predetermined Period Occurrence Process The “predetermined period occurrence process” (S600), which is one module of the “out abnormality monitoring process” (FIG. 16), will be described with reference to FIG.
When starting this process, main controller 80 first determines in S700 whether or not the power is on, that is, whether or not this time is the first interrupt process after power is turned on (S700). If the determination is affirmative (S700: yes), the count value of the “period counter” is reset to 0 in S705, and the process proceeds to S710. If the determination is negative (S700: no), The process proceeds to S710 as it is.
The “period counter” is a counter for counting a predetermined period (for example, 0.6 s) according to the present embodiment and continuously generating the period.

  In S710, main controller 80 executes a process of incrementing the count value of the period counter (S710), and proceeds to S715.

  In S715, main controller 80 determines whether or not the count value of the period counter is a predetermined value corresponding to the predetermined period, that is, whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed (S715). If this is the case (S715: yes), the process proceeds to S720. If a negative determination is made (S715: no), this process ends.

In S720, main controller 80 sets “predetermined period occurrence flag” to 1 (S720), and then resets the count value of the period counter to 0 in S725 (S725). This process ends.
The “predetermined period occurrence flag” is a flag indicating that the present predetermined period has occurred at the present time because 1 is set, that is, the time corresponding to the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the previous timing.
In this embodiment, every time a predetermined period (for example, 0.6 s), 1 is set in the flag, the period counter is reset, and the count-up is started by the next interrupt, thereby continuing the predetermined period. Generation is possible.
Further, in the present embodiment, the above-described S705 and S710 are configured so that generation of a predetermined period is started from the time of power-on.

(7) Out Detection Number Counting Process “Out detection number counting process” (S605), which is one module of the “out abnormality monitoring process” (FIG. 16), will be described with reference to FIG.
When starting this process, main controller 80 first determines in S750 whether or not an out ball has been detected, that is, whether or not a detection signal has been input from first out detection switch 10a (S750). If the determination is affirmative (S750: yes), the count value of the “out ball detection counter” is incremented in S755, and the process proceeds to S760. If the determination is negative (S750: no), the process directly proceeds to S760. To migrate.
The main control device 80 determines whether or not an out ball has been detected in S760, that is, whether or not a detection signal is input from the second out detection switch 10b (S760). (S760: yes), the count value of the “out ball detection counter” is incremented in S765, and the present process is terminated. If the determination is negative (S760: no), the present process is terminated.
The “out detection frequency counting process” of the present embodiment is configured in this way, so that even if the first out detection switch 10a and the second out detection switch 10b are detected at the same time, Detection can be counted reliably. In the present embodiment, the count value of a single “out ball detection counter” is incremented regardless of the detection of different out detection switches, that is, the first out detection switch 10a and the second out detection switch 10b. It has a configuration.

  As described above, the “out ball detection counter” is used when the detection signal is input from the first out detection switch 10a or the second out detection switch 10b, that is, in the winning confirmation process of the “main routine” (FIG. 5) ( When the detection signal is input in S50), the counter is incremented by one. In S785, which will be described later, when the count value is stored in the first buffer when the counter is completed, the counter is set to 0 so that the number of detected out spheres within the predetermined period, that is, the count value is set. It functions as a counter that generates

(8) Out-detection Count Storage Process The “out detection count storage process” (S610), which is one module of the “out abnormality monitoring process” (FIG. 16) described above, will be described with reference to FIG.
When the main control device 80 starts this processing, first, in S770, it is determined whether or not the predetermined period occurrence flag is 1, that is, whether or not the predetermined period has occurred after 0.6 s has elapsed since the start of timing. (S770). If a negative determination is made (S750: no), the process is terminated as it is. If a positive determination is made (S770: yes), the process proceeds to S775.

In S775, main controller 80 performs a shift process of moving the value of the first buffer to the second buffer (S775), and shifts the process to S780.
Note that the present embodiment includes a first buffer and a second buffer as buffers for storing and storing a count value that is the number of out-sphere detections that occurred during a predetermined period. The “first buffer” stores the latest count value, that is, the latest count value, and the “second buffer” stores the count value one older than the latest count value. Thereby, in this embodiment, it becomes a structure which can memorize | store a predetermined number (for example, two) count value.

  In S780, main controller 80 performs processing for storing the count value of the out detection counter in the first buffer (S780), and then sets 0 in the count value of the out detection counter in S785. To reset the process.

(9) First Abnormality Processing “First Abnormality Processing” (S615), which is one module of the “out abnormality monitoring processing” (FIG. 16) described above, will be described with reference to FIG.
When this process is started, main controller 80 first determines in S800 whether or not the predetermined period occurrence flag is 1, that is, whether or not a predetermined period has occurred after 0.6 s has elapsed since the start of timing. If the determination is negative (S800: no), the process ends. If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), the process proceeds to S805.

  In S805, main controller 80 determines whether or not the count value stored in the first buffer is greater than or equal to a first threshold value (for example, 9), that is, whether or not the count value is in an appropriate range. If the determination is negative (S805: no), the process ends. If the determination is affirmative (S805: yes), the process proceeds to S810.

  In S810, main controller 80 determines whether or not the current time is in the first period (for example, section B), that is, after the start winning that is determined to be a big hit by the above-described “prefetch determination process” (FIG. 7) occurs. Then, it is determined whether or not it is the first period which is a period until the jackpot gaming state based on the start winning is completed (S810). If the determination is affirmative (S810: yes), the first is determined in S815. An abnormality notification is executed, and the process proceeds to S825. If the determination is negative (S810: no), a third abnormality notification is executed in S820, and the process proceeds to S825.

  In S825, main controller 80 resets the occurrence flag for a predetermined period by setting it to 0, and ends this process.

(10) Second Abnormality Processing “Second Abnormality Processing” (S620), which is one module of the “out abnormality monitoring processing” (FIG. 16) described above, will be described with reference to FIG.
When the main control device 80 starts this processing, first, in S900, it is determined whether or not the predetermined period occurrence flag is 1, that is, whether or not the predetermined period has occurred after 0.6 s has elapsed since the start of timing. If the determination is negative (S900: no), the process ends. If the determination is affirmative (S900: yes), the process proceeds to S905.

In step S905, main controller 80 sums the count value stored in the first buffer and the count value stored in the second buffer, and stores the total value in the third buffer. , The process proceeds to S910.
The third buffer is means for storing and storing the latest count value and the total value of the second new count value.

  In S910, main controller 80 determines whether or not the total value stored in the third buffer is greater than or equal to a second threshold value (for example, 11), that is, whether or not the total value is within an appropriate range. If the determination is negative (S910: no), the process ends. If the determination is affirmative (S910: yes), the process proceeds to S915.

  In S915, main controller 80 determines whether or not the current time is in the first period (for example, section B), that is, after the start winning that has been determined to be a big hit by the above-described “prefetch determination process” (FIG. 7) occurs. Then, it is determined whether or not it is the first period which is a period until the jackpot gaming state based on the start winning is completed (S915). If the determination is affirmative (S915: yes), the second is determined in S920. An abnormality notification is executed, and the process proceeds to S930. If the determination is negative (S915: no), a fourth abnormality notification is executed in S925, and the process proceeds to S930.

  In S930, main controller 80 resets the occurrence flag for a predetermined period by setting it to 0, and ends this process.

(11) Predetermined Period and Section FIG. 22 is a timing chart for explaining the predetermined period and sections A and B in the present embodiment.
In this embodiment, when the pachinko machine 50 is turned on, the fraud monitoring process (S65) of the main routine (FIG. 5) is executed at the first interruption. Then, the out abnormality monitoring process (FIG. 16), which is one module of the fraud monitoring process, is executed for a predetermined period (S16), and this time is the first interruption by the determination process of S700 (FIG. 17). An affirmative determination is made, and the period counter is reset (S705) and the period counter is incremented (S710). In this way, as shown in FIG. 22, in the present embodiment, occurrence of a predetermined period (0.6 s) is started from the time of turning on the power.
At the time of power-off, even if the count value of the period counter is a value corresponding to Xs in the figure, the generation of the predetermined period ends at that time, and the count value is again set to At this time, the period counter is reset (S705).
For each interrupt process, the period counter is incremented (S710), and when the count value of the period counter becomes a value corresponding to 0.6 s in this embodiment (S715: yes), the predetermined period occurrence flag is set to 1. By setting (S720) and resetting the period counter (S725), a predetermined period occurs continuously every 0.6 s.
Thus, a predetermined period is continuously generated without interruption from the time when the power is turned on until the time when the power is turned off.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, when a winning prize that is a big hit occurs during a certain predetermined period, the section B of the present embodiment is started retroactively from the start of timing of the predetermined period. In addition, the section B is configured to end at the time of occurrence of the other predetermined period when the jackpot gaming state based on the start winning is completed during another predetermined period. And in this embodiment, it is comprised in the area B and the area A from power-on to power-off, and the period other than the area B mentioned above is the area A. The section B is a section in which, when “葡萄” is destroyed during the section, this is estimated to be an event that is highly likely to be performed by the fraudster. The section A is an event that is less likely than the section B. This is an estimated interval.

(12) About 1st or 3rd abnormality alert | report FIG. 23 is a timing chart explaining the 1st or 3rd abnormality alert | report in this embodiment.
The first abnormality notification of the present embodiment notifies that the possibility of fraud is extremely high when the count value of the current predetermined period in section B is equal to or greater than a first threshold (for example, 9). It is.
Further, the third abnormality notification of the present embodiment notifies that there is a high possibility of fraud when the count value of the current predetermined period in the section A is equal to or greater than a first threshold value (for example, 9). Is.

As shown in FIG. 23, for example, a case where predetermined periods a, b, and c occur continuously will be described.
First, timing of the predetermined period a is started, and when two out balls are detected during the predetermined period a, S755 of “out detection number counting process” (FIG. 18) is executed. Thus, the out detection counter is incremented, and the count value is 2 at this time. When the predetermined period a occurs (end, 0.6 s has elapsed from the start of time measurement), S715 of the “predetermined period generation process” (FIG. 17) becomes an affirmative determination, and the predetermined period occurrence flag is set to 1 in S720. . By setting 1 to the occurrence flag for a predetermined period, the numerical value of the first buffer (not shown, for example, 1) is shifted to the second buffer in S775 of the “out detection count storage process” (FIG. 19), Next, in S780, the count value (2) of the out detection counter is stored in the first buffer. Next, when the occurrence flag for the predetermined period is 1, the “first abnormality process” (FIG. 20) is executed. In S805, if the stored value (2) of the first buffer is equal to or greater than the first threshold (9). In step S905 of the “second abnormality process” (FIG. 21), the total value of 1 and 2 is stored in the third buffer, and the stored value (3) of the third buffer is stored in step S910. Since the determination is negative because it is not equal to or greater than the second threshold (11), the process ends without executing any abnormality notification.
As a result, even when the “葡萄” that has been abused by the fraudster is destroyed, even if it is detected in a concentrated manner within one predetermined period, this event can be reliably detected and the abnormality notified. it can.

In the predetermined period b, the process proceeds in the same manner as in the predetermined period a, and the process ends without executing any abnormality notification.
Subsequently, when nine out balls are detected during the predetermined period c in the predetermined period c, the stored value (9) of the first buffer is set to the first value in S805 of “first abnormality processing” (FIG. 20). If it is determined that the predetermined period c belongs to the section B in S810, the first abnormality notification is executed in S815, and it is determined that the predetermined period c does not belong to the section B. If so, the third regular notification is executed in S815, and the occurrence flag for a predetermined period is reset in S825. Since the occurrence flag for the predetermined period is reset, a negative determination is made in S900 of the “second abnormality process” (FIG. 21) that has been shifted to, and the process ends.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of out spheres detected within a certain predetermined period is equal to or greater than the first threshold, if the predetermined period belongs to the section B, the first abnormality notification belongs to the section B. If not, that is, belongs to the section A, the third abnormality notification is executed.

(13) About 2nd or 4th abnormality alert | report FIG. 24 is a timing chart explaining the 2nd or 4th abnormality alert | report in this embodiment.
For the second or fourth abnormality notification, the same processing as the processing related to the first or third abnormality notification described above is performed.
As shown in the figure, when two out spheres are detected during the predetermined period d and seven out spheres are detected during the subsequent predetermined period e, in S805 of the “first abnormality process” (FIG. 20). Since the stored value (7) in the first buffer is not equal to or greater than the first threshold (9), a negative determination is made, and in S905 of the “second abnormal process” (FIG. 21) that has been transferred, The total value is stored, and in S910, since the stored value (9) of the third buffer is not equal to or greater than the second threshold value (11), a negative determination is made, and as a result, the process ends without executing any abnormality notification. .

Subsequently, when five out balls are detected during the predetermined period f in the predetermined period f, the numerical value (7) of the first buffer is set to the second buffer in S775 of the “out detection number storage process” (FIG. 19). Then, in S780, the count value (5) of the out detection counter is stored in the first buffer. Next, when the occurrence flag for the predetermined period is 1, the “first abnormality process” (FIG. 20) is executed, but if the stored value (5) of the first buffer is equal to or greater than the first threshold (9) in S805. In step S905 of the “second abnormality process” (FIG. 21), the total value of 7 and 5 is stored in the third buffer, and the stored value (14) of the third buffer is stored in step S910. If it is determined that the predetermined period f belongs to the section B in S915, the second abnormality notification is executed in S920 and does not belong to the section B. If determined to be, the fourth regular notification is executed in S925, the occurrence flag is reset for a predetermined period in S930, and the process is terminated.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the total number of out-spheres detected within a predetermined period of a plurality of consecutive times (for example, the current time and the previous time) is equal to or greater than the second threshold value, the predetermined period is set to the section B. If it belongs, the second abnormality notification is executed, and if it does not belong to the section B, that is, if it belongs to the section A, the fourth abnormality notification is executed.
As a result, when “葡萄” that has been misused by fraudsters is destroyed, even if it is detected in a distributed manner over a plurality of predetermined periods, this event is reliably detected and an abnormality is notified. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the second abnormality notification is configured to be notification with higher visibility than the fourth abnormality notification. That is, in the second abnormality notification, the abnormality is notified by a light emission abnormality notification by a light emitting member such as a frame lamp or a panel lamp, and in addition to this, a sound abnormality notification by voice. Further, the fourth abnormality notification notifies the abnormality only by the light emission abnormality notification. As a result, the person who has received the abnormality notification can easily determine the level of possibility of fraud depending on the degree of revealing of the abnormality notification.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment regarding the occurrence of a predetermined period for counting the number of times of out-ball detection, at the start time and end time of the occurrence.
Therefore, although not particularly illustrated, the above differences will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 24, and FIGS. 1 to 16 will be omitted from the description with reference to the first embodiment. It shall be.

In 1st embodiment, it was set as the structure which forms continuously the predetermined period which monitors the frequency | count of detection of an out ball | bowl from the time of power activation to the time of power interruption. And, based on the level of the possibility of fraud, the period from when the power is turned on to when the power is turned off is divided into the first period (section B) and the other second period (section A), Different abnormality notifications are executed depending on in which period (section) an abnormal out-sphere is detected. As a result, the entire period from power-on to power-off can be monitored, and depending on the period, the high and low suspicion of fraudulent acts are differentiated to recognize the possibility of fraud It was possible.
In this regard, in the present embodiment, the predetermined period is generated only during a period in which it is estimated that the possibility of fraud is high if the “clan” is broken. In other words, the predetermined period is generated in the period corresponding to the section B in the first embodiment described above.

More specifically, in the “predetermined period occurrence process” (FIG. 17) of the present embodiment, a determination process is performed in S700 as to whether or not a big winning prize has occurred based on the determination result of the prefetch determination process. . As a result, it is possible to start the occurrence of the predetermined period from the earliest timing when the fraudulent person is convinced that the reservation pre-reading effect will be a big hit and is likely to break down “葡萄”.
Further, the occurrence of the predetermined period is ended when the big hit gaming state based on the start winning is completed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the structure which further divides | segments the period when a predetermined period arises is not provided. Therefore, S810 and S820 of FIG. 20 are not provided, and if it is determined in S805 that the count value is equal to or greater than the first threshold value, the first abnormality notification is executed in S815. Also, S915 and S925 of FIG. 21 are not provided, and if it is determined in S910 that the total value is equal to or greater than the second threshold value, the second abnormality notification is executed in S920.

  By configuring in this way, similar to the first embodiment, when an event that can be assumed to have been broken by a fraudulent person occurs, an abnormality notification is performed, so that fraud can be suppressed. In addition, by monitoring only during a period during which there is a high possibility of fraud, it is possible to perform processing that focuses on monitoring only during a period requiring caution.

As mentioned above, although embodiment which concerns on this invention has been described, unless it deviates from the technical idea of this invention, it does not limit to this.
For example, an example in which two detection switches of the first out detection SW 10a and the second out detection SW 10b are provided so that the detection of the out ball at the out port 10 is not delayed is shown. As a configuration of the out port, the opening may be formed to have a size of about 13 mm in length × 26 mm in width, and set to a size that allows at least two game balls (diameter 11 mm) to pass side by side.
As a result, even when a plurality of game balls try to flow into the outlet at the same time, at least two game balls flow into the inside without being restricted to one row at the opening and hindering smooth uptake. The detection is sequentially performed by the two detection switches provided. Therefore, even if an illegal “claw” is broken and concentrated at the outlet, it can be quickly captured and the event can be determined to be abnormal.

  In addition, although the example in which one game ball can be fired and the two game balls cannot be fired for 0.6 seconds has been shown as the predetermined period, it is not limited to this and is set to be long. In this case, it is desirable to set the time to about 1.2 seconds to 1.8 seconds, and to set the time short, about 0.3 seconds. When setting in this way, it is necessary to change the first threshold value and the second threshold value together, but in any case, after freely developing the board configuration, sufficient simulation tests, real-fire tests, etc. It is only necessary to set the most appropriate predetermined period, the first threshold value, and the second threshold value individually, depending on the board configuration.

In addition, an example of a configuration in which an abnormality is determined when either the current count value reaches the first threshold value or the “total value of the current count value and the previous count value” reaches the second threshold value is satisfied. did. However, the present invention can also be implemented when a board surface configuration is provided with a stopping device or a storage device on the game board surface. That is, in such a configuration, it is desirable to monitor the entry / exit of the apparatus and change the first threshold value and the second threshold value in consideration of the number of discharges. For example, when a predetermined expected flow-down time elapses from when the game ball is sent from the device to the board surface, the first threshold value and the second threshold value are increased by a predetermined adjustment number. You may make it return to a 1st threshold value and a 2nd threshold value. The estimated flow-down time may be calculated and set for the time required for the game ball to flow down from the device to the outlet through a simulation test, a real-fire test, or the like.
By doing in this way, even if the situation where the game ball sent out from the device is taken into the out mouth occurs, it is possible to detect with high probability an event in which the illegal “葡萄” is destroyed.
When the device is a storage device and a plurality of game balls stored at a time are delivered, it is preferable that the predetermined adjustment number is determined in consideration of the storage number.

In addition, the first abnormality notification or the third abnormality notification is executed in the first abnormality processing, and the second abnormality notification or the fourth abnormality notification is executed in the second abnormality processing. You may make it perform the process which combined 1 or 2 or more from among the output of the abnormal signal to, stop of prize ball payout, and stop of launching.
This not only informs the pachinko machine area, but also notifies the hall manager, avoids the provision of unfair gain, or prevents winnings that trigger a prize ball. Thus, it is effective in preventing fraud.

Further, on the premise of the configuration for performing the prefetch determination process, when a big win is generated by prefetching at the start winning prize, this is used as a boundary to switch from the section A to the section B in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, the configuration in which the number of out balls is switched from the non-monitoring period to the monitoring period is illustrated. However, if the pre-reading determination is not performed, a predetermined timing (for example, a jackpot notice or Such as a big hit announcement, a notice production that expects a big hit with a certain degree of reliability, a notice production, a timing (such as a so-called iron plate reach) that is a prerequisite to cause a big hit, etc.) It is good also as the said boundary.
Thereby, even if the pre-reading effect is not provided, it is possible to surely detect an event that breaks the cheating person's “葡萄”.

In the above-described embodiment, on the basis of the end of the big hit gaming state, the first embodiment switches from the section B to the section A, or the second embodiment switches from the monitoring period of the out-ball number to the non-monitoring period. However, the switching may be performed not at the end of the big hit gaming state but at a predetermined time in the middle as a boundary. For example, if the big hit game is composed of 16 rounds, the boundary may be the time when the middle 8 rounds are completed.
This makes it possible to monitor fraud with emphasis at times when hall employees are likely to bring dollar boxes.

Further, as described above, when left-handed is recommended, that is, in a normal gaming state or a probability-changing game in which the open extension function does not operate, the necessity for forming a “claw” increases. And it is expected that the fraudulent judgment is made easier by monitoring with emphasis on the state (period) in which it is highly necessary for such a fraudulent person to form a “葡萄”.
In this regard, in the first embodiment, the monitoring period is from when the power is turned on to when the power is turned off, and in the second embodiment, from the start winning prize that is a big hit until the end of the big hit game based on the start winning prize, respectively. I was trying. However, in consideration of the situation where the above-mentioned fraudulent person will form a “葡萄”, the monitoring is performed from the start winning prize that becomes a big hit when the opening extension is not activated until the end of the big hit game based on the starting prize. It is good also as a period.
By configuring in this way, the most effective monitoring can be performed in determining the fraudulent act that misuses “葡萄”.

  In addition, the entrance for which the entrance rate is illegally improved by “葡萄” (staying state) is not limited to the special figure starting entrance, and may be simply a winning entrance where a winning ball can be generated. . Even in this case, it is necessary to break down “葡萄” when a big hit occurs while illegally winning a prize ball, and this causes an abnormal change in the number of detections by the out detection means. Therefore, it is possible to determine with high probability that “葡萄” has been misused by the fraudster.

  In addition, for the various abnormality notifications, in addition to the exemplified light emission abnormality notification and voice abnormality notification, an accessory driving abnormality notification using a moving movable accessory for presentation provided on the board may be performed. In such a case, in order to improve the visibility, it is preferable to perform drive control in a special drive mode for abnormality notification.

  In addition, since it is possible to manage not only the number of out-balls but also the number of fired balls, it is possible to grasp the number of game balls existing on the board more accurately, and the possibility of cheating High and low can be determined more accurately.

Moreover, although the example which provided the big winning opening 14 in the area | region of the right side of the game area 3 was shown, it does not restrict to this but is provided in the center lower part of the game area 3, ie, the 2nd starting opening (normal electric accessory) 12 directly. You may do it. When such a configuration is adopted, when a cheating person becomes a big hit or is convinced that it will be a big hit, and the “葡萄” is broken, a large number of game balls constituting the “葡萄” It is assumed that there is a possibility that the possibility that the player will concentrate on the winning prize opening 14 opened in step 1 and be taken into the out opening 10 will be reduced. Therefore, in addition to the determination process based on the number of out balls in the above-described embodiment, whether or not a state of concentrating in a short time on the big winning opening 14 has occurred, in other words, a big hit game round is predetermined. A determination process for determining whether or not the time is shorter than the required time, and even if a negative determination is made in the determination process based on the number of out balls, Anomaly notification may be performed in a state where the possibility of fraud is high.
By configuring in this way, the big prize opening 14 can be arranged at a free position in the game area 3. More specifically, in the arrangement relationship between the special winning opening and the special winning opening 14 and the special winning opening 14 for which the fraudulent person abuses “葡萄” to improve the winning rate illegally, The degree of freedom is not limited when considering the board configuration. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to accurately determine the level of possibility of fraud.

In the above-described embodiment, when the occurrence of the predetermined period is started, the predetermined period is continuously generated without interruption. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it is good also as a structure which arises a predetermined period due to the ball | bowl entering an out mouth during the period which can occur a predetermined period.
More specifically, based on the detection of the out ball outside the predetermined period, the measurement of the predetermined period (counting up of the period counter) is started and the out detection counter is incremented. Next, the out detection counter is incremented based on the detection of the out ball during the predetermined period. Further, the count value of the out detection counter is determined based on the fact that the period counter becomes a predetermined value and the predetermined period occurs (ends). When the out ball is detected again in a state outside the predetermined period in this way, the above-described series of processing is executed. Therefore, in this configuration, the specification based on the number of out balls is not monitored from the end of the predetermined period until the out ball detection.
By doing in this way, it is possible to focus monitoring from the point in time when a necessary state occurs, without monitoring the abnormality without any special action. Therefore, the burden of control processing can be reduced.
In addition, since the predetermined period is started by detecting the first one of the game ball groups that flow into the out port in a concentrated manner, detection of the game ball group occurs over a plurality of predetermined periods. The possibility decreases, and the detection of the game ball group corresponding to the abnormality notification can be determined in a shorter predetermined period, and the abnormality notification can be promptly performed.

In the above-described embodiment, the first out sphere detection SW 10a and the second out sphere detection SW 10b have one common out sphere detection counter, and the configuration increments based on any detection. A first out sphere detection counter that is incremented by detection of the first out sphere detection SW 10a and a second out sphere detection counter that is incremented by detection of the second out sphere detection SW 10b. The first and second abnormality processes may be executed based on the count value of the sphere detection counter.
Thereby, for example, even when the first out sphere detection SW 10a and the second out sphere detection SW 10b detect the out sphere at the same time, the individual out sphere detection counters are incremented respectively, which causes a problem in control. There is no fear.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first out detection SW 10a and the second out detection SW 10b are configured to be connected to the main control device 80, but may be connected to the sub integrated control device 83a.
In the case of such a configuration, communication between the main control device 80 and the sub integrated control device 83a is one-way communication from the main control device 80, and therefore the first to fourth abnormality notifications are performed by the single pachinko machine 50. It will be.
Note that this is not a limitation as long as external output is possible from the sub integrated control device 83a.
In addition, by connecting to the sub integrated control device 83a, at which stage (timing) of the execution stages related to various effects that are executed and controlled by the sub integrated control device 83a alone, the first to fourth abnormality notifications are performed. The sub-integrated control device 83a can be determined, and accordingly, monitoring and notification can be performed at a timing at which it is easier to determine the possibility of fraud. Further, it is possible to select and determine an optimal timing at which the notification effect of the first to fourth abnormality notifications is not hindered by various effects.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the abnormality notification is performed for each individual pachinko machine 50. However, in a hall facility where a plurality of pachinko machines 50 are arranged, the state of the pachinko machine may change depending on the state of another pachinko machine adjacent to the left or right of the pachinko machine. good.
That is, on the assumption that the pre-reading determination process is performed, in the other adjacent pachinko machine, when a big win is generated by pre-reading at the start winning prize, It is good also as a structure which switches from A to the area B, or switches from the non-monitoring period of the out ball number to the monitoring period.
Also, if it is assumed that the pre-reading determination process is not performed, with a certain degree of reliability such as a big hit notice or a big hit notification in another adjacent pachinko machine during the fluctuation display that will be a big hit The above pachinko machine is switched on the boundary of a notice effect that expects a big hit, a notice effect, and a timing at which the occurrence of a reach (so-called iron plate reach) that causes a big hit is recognizable to the player). You may make it perform.
Furthermore, when such a configuration and the configuration of the above-described embodiment are combined, and any state related to a big hit occurs in either the pachinko machine or another pachinko machine, the pachinko machine The switching may be executed as a boundary.
As a result, the pachinko machine installed next door was a big hit, and the hall employees sensed the danger of bringing a dollar box to the next player, and abused the “葡萄” formed in the pachinko machine. It is possible to detect an act of a fraudster who tries to destroy evidence by breaking this.

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The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

The winning confirmation process (S50) of the “main routine” (FIG. 5) corresponds to an example of out detection means.
Further, “0.6 s” corresponds to an example of a predetermined period.
Further, “out detection number counting process” (FIG. 18), which is one module of the “out abnormality monitoring process” (FIG. 16), corresponds to an example of the out counting means.
“9” corresponds to an example of a first threshold value.
Further, S805 of the “first abnormality process” (FIG. 20) corresponds to an example of a first determination unit.
Further, the first abnormality notification and the third abnormality notification correspond to an example of a first abnormality process.
Further, S815 and S820 of the “first abnormality process” (FIG. 20) and S920 and S925 of the “second abnormality process” (FIG. 21) correspond to an example of the abnormality processing means.
The pachinko machine 50 corresponds to an example of a ball game machine.

The “out detection count storage process” (FIG. 19), which is one module of the “out abnormality monitoring process” (FIG. 16), corresponds to an example of the count value storage means.
“11” corresponds to an example of a second threshold value.
Further, S910 of the “second abnormality process” (FIG. 21) corresponds to an example of a second determination unit.
Further, the second abnormality notification and the fourth abnormality notification correspond to an example of a second abnormality process.

The section B corresponds to an example of the first period, and the section A corresponds to an example of the second period.
The third abnormality notification corresponds to an example of a third abnormality process.
Further, the fourth abnormality notification corresponds to an example of a fourth abnormality process.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 2a ... Outer rail, 2b ... Inner rail, 3 ... Game area, 4 ... Game nail, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Production | presentation symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... The number of usual figure hold Display device, 9 ... Special display device, 10 ... Out port, 10a ... First out detection SW, 10b ... Second out detection SW, 11 ... First start port, 11a ... First start port SW, 12 ... Second Start port, 12a ... second start port SW, 12b ... general power solenoid, 14 ... large winning port, 14a ... count SW, 14b ... large winning port solenoid, 17 ... normal symbol operating gate, 17a ... normal symbol operating SW , 18 ... Special figure hold number display device, 20 ... Discharge motor, 21 ... Discharge SW, 22 ... Full SW, 23 ... Out of ball SW, 24 ... CR unit terminal board, 25 ... Checkout display device, 28 ... Touch SW, 29 ... Launch stop SW, 30 ... Launch 35 ... Glass frame opening SW, 36 ... Inner frame opening SW, 39 ... Cylinder lock, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 51 ... Outer frame, 52 ... Front frame, 53 ... Hinge, 55 ... Upper plate, 56 ... CR unit 57 ... Ball lending button, 58 ... Checkout button, 59 ... Balance indicator, 61 ... Plate glass, 63 ... Lower plate, 64 ... Launch handle, 65 ... Frame side decorative lamp, 66 ... Speaker, 67 ... Production button, 68 ... Jog dial, 70 ... inner frame, 71 ... ball tank, 72 ... tank rail, 73 ... payout unit, 78 ... external connection terminal plate, 80 ... main control device, 81 ... payout control device, 82 ... production symbol control device, 83 ... Sub-integrated control device, 84... Launch control device, 85... Power supply board, 90.

Claims (4)

An out detection means for detecting a ball entering the out mouth;
A predetermined period set at a time when a plurality of game balls cannot be fired continuously, and an out-counting unit that counts the number of detections by the out-detecting unit in the predetermined period as a count value;
First determination means for determining whether or not the count value is in an appropriate range based on the count value and a preset first threshold when the predetermined period has elapsed;
When the first determination unit determines that the count value is in an inappropriate range, an abnormality processing unit that executes a first abnormality process;
Count value storage means for storing a predetermined number of the count values;
When it is determined that the appropriate range is obtained by the first determining means, it is determined whether or not the total value is within an appropriate range based on a total value of a predetermined number of the count values and a preset second threshold value. A second determination means;
With
The abnormality handling means performs a second abnormality process when the second determination means determines that the total value is in an inappropriate range. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
A bullet ball game machine characterized in that the predetermined period is continuously generated at least partly from a time when a special symbol serving as a trigger for a big hit game is entered to the end of the big hit game. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
It is configured so that the predetermined period continuously occurs between power-on and power-off,
The period from power-on to power-off is composed of the first period and the second period,
When the first determination unit determines that the count value is in an inappropriate range, the abnormality processing unit performs the first abnormality process if the first period, and the third period if the second period. A ball game machine characterized by executing abnormal processing. In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 3,
It is configured so that the predetermined period continuously occurs between power-on and power-off,
The period from power-on to power-off is composed of the first period and the second period,
The abnormality processing means executes second abnormality processing if the first period is the first period when the second determination means determines that the total value is in an inappropriate range, and fourth if the second period is the second period. A ball game machine characterized by executing abnormal processing.

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