JP2018143856A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can curb a fraudulent conduct causing an erroneous detection to happen with respect to the passing of game media.SOLUTION: A game area is provided with an upper operation port, a lower operation port, and the like. In the ball entrance parts, winning entrance detection sensors 31a to 35b are provided for detecting game balls that have entered. Each winning entrance detection sensor 31a to 35b is electrically connected to a main control unit 60. In an MPU 62, whether a game ball has entered each of the ball entrance parts is determined on the basis of electrical signals received from the winning entrance detection sensors 31a to 35b. The MPU 62 executes an abnormality processing upon confirmations of a plurality of times within a monitoring period that the signal received from the same winning entrance detection sensors 31a to 35b has been in a state corresponding to a state that the sensors are detecting the game balls' passing. In this case, a measurement of the monitoring period with respect to each winning entrance detection sensor 31a to 35b is executed by using a same counter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. These gaming machines are provided with detection means in the guide path for guiding the game medium, and based on a signal output from the detection means, the control device determines whether or not the game medium has passed through the guide path.

  For example, in a pachinko machine, a detection unit is provided in a guide passage that continues from a ball entry unit, and based on a detection result of the detection unit, a determination of a game ball entering the ball entry unit is performed in the control device. When it is determined that a game ball has entered in the control device, a privilege such as payout of the game ball is given to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-236080 A

  Here, in the gaming machine, noise is applied to the signal output from the detection means by using illegal radio waves, and the game device is informed to the control device even though the gaming medium does not pass through the guide path. Fraudulent behavior that misrecognizes the passage of media is assumed. If such an illegal act is performed, the game hall will suffer a great disadvantage.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing an illegal act of erroneously recognizing passage of a game medium.

  Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention according to claim 1 is a first detection means for detecting a game medium passing through the first passage area;
Second detection means for detecting a game medium passing through the second passage area;
It is specified that the detection result of the first detection means is a specific detection result corresponding to the passage of the game medium in the first passage area, and the detection result of the second detection means is the game medium of the second passage area. Specific means for specifying that the specific detection result corresponding to the passage of
A predetermined process executing means for executing a predetermined process corresponding to the passage of the game medium based on a result of the specifying means;
A special process is executed based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the first detection means becomes the specific detection result within a monitoring period, and an event in which the detection result of the second detection means becomes the specific detection result. Special processing execution means for executing special processing based on what has occurred within the monitoring period;
Common means used when measuring the monitoring period for the first detection means, and common means used when measuring the monitoring period for the second detection means;
An acquisition means for acquiring numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied;
A corresponding process executing means for executing a process different from the process for giving a privilege advantageous to the player according to the numerical information acquired by the acquiring means;
With
The common means is a numerical value providing means in which numerical information is periodically updated within a predetermined numerical range, and an initial value of each update cycle is a fixed value, and when the acquisition condition is satisfied, It is an object of acquisition of numerical information by an acquisition means, and enables the measurement of the monitoring period to be repeated.
The monitoring period measured by the common means is longer than both the period for continuously detecting one game medium in the first detecting means and the period for continuously detecting one game medium in the second detecting means, The shortest period from the start of detection of one game medium by the first detection means to the start of detection of the next game medium, and the next game after the detection of one game medium by the second detection means It is characterized in that it is set to be shorter than both of the shortest periods until the medium detection is started.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress fraud that misrecognizes the passage of game media.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. (A) It is a front view of a game board, (b) It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view for demonstrating a variable winning apparatus. It is a rear view of the game board which expands and shows the discharge passage of an upper operation mouth and a lower operation mouth. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a success or failure lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the electrical structure of the input port provided in MPU. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the winning detection process performed by MPU, (b) In order to demonstrate the structure of the 1st winning determination area, the 2nd winning determination area, the 1st calculation area, and the 2nd calculation area. It is explanatory drawing of. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process performed by MPU. (A) It is a timing chart for demonstrating the timing which monitors each winning information, (B) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the calculation performed when winning determination is performed. (A) It is a figure which shows the output mode of the regular signal from one winning detection sensor, (b) It is a figure which shows the generation | occurrence | production state of an electrical noise, (c) The signal of the case where noise is provided It is a figure which shows an output mode. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the numerical value update process performed by MPU, (b1) It is a figure which shows the signal output mode of an upper operation port detection sensor, (b2) The signal output mode of a lower operation port detection sensor is shown It is a figure, (b3) It is a figure for demonstrating the monitoring period. It is a flowchart which shows the space | interval determination process performed in MPU. (A) It is a figure which shows the output mode of the regular signal from an upper working port detection sensor, (b) It is a figure which shows the output mode of the regular signal from a lower working port detection sensor, (c) Electrical It is a figure which shows the generation | occurrence | production state of noise, (d) It is a figure which shows the output mode of the abnormal signal from an upper working port detection sensor, (e) The figure which shows the output mode of an abnormal signal from a lower working port detection sensor Yes, (f) It is a figure which shows each monitoring period, (g) It is a figure which shows the state of the acquired flag about an upper operation port, (h) It is a figure which shows the state of the acquired flag about a lower operation port (I) It is a figure which shows the setting condition of a space | interval abnormal state. It is a flowchart which shows the numerical value update process performed in MPU in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the space | interval determination process performed in MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the space | interval determination process performed in MPU in 3rd Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11. The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame (not shown), a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame, and a back pack unit (not shown) arranged behind the inner frame.

  The inner frame of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported by the outer frame 11 with one of the left and right side portions serving as a support side. Further, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame, and can be rotated forward by using one of the left and right side portions as a support side. Further, the back pack unit is rotatably supported by the inner frame, and can be rotated rearward with one of the left and right side portions as a support side.

  The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device (not shown) at its rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. The front door frame 14 has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame so that it cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation on the cylinder lock 17 provided exposed at the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 using an unlocking key.

  A game board 24 is mounted on the inner frame. Here, the structure of the game board 24 is demonstrated based on FIG. FIG. 2A is a front view of the game board 24, and FIG. 2B is a longitudinal sectional view for explaining the variable winning device 32 provided on the game board 24.

  The game board 24 has a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. In each opening, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper working port (first starting ball entering portion) 33, and a lower working port (second starting ball entering portion). 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a special figure display section 43, a universal figure display section 44, and the like are provided.

  The detection sensors 31a, 31b, 31c, 32e, 33a, 34c, 35a, one-to-one correspondence to each general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, upper operating port 33, lower operating port 34, and each through gate 35 are provided. 35b is provided. These detection sensors 31a to 35b are all disposed on the back side of the game board 24, and the detection results are output to a main control device described later. In addition, although the electromagnetic induction type proximity sensor which detects the change of a magnetic field is used as the detection sensors 31a-35b, if the winning of a game ball can be detected separately, the sensor to be used is arbitrary.

  When the occurrence of a ball entering the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 is detected, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out. Specifically, with respect to the number of prize balls, when a ball enters the upper working port 33 and a ball enters the lower working port 34, three prize balls are paid out and a general prize is awarded. When the entrance to the mouth 31 occurs, 10 prize balls are paid out, and when the entrance to the variable prize winning device 32 occurs, 15 prize balls are paid out. However, the number of these prize balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls in both the operation holes 33, 34 is larger than the number of prize balls in the lower action opening 34 than the number of prize balls in the upper action opening 33. It may be different. Further, the number of winning balls related to the variable winning device 32 is not limited to a configuration that is larger than the number of other winning balls, and may be configured to be smaller than the number of winning balls related to the general winning opening 31, for example.

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area through the out port 37. The game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 38 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill.

  Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only a mode of being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but is discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. Embodiments that are not included are also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 37, the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34, or the through gate 35 are entered. The entry of a game ball is also expressed as a prize.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a that leads to the back side of the game board 24, and an open / close door 32b that opens and closes the large winning opening 32a. . The open / close door 32b is connected to a variable winning drive unit 32c provided integrally as the variable winning device 32 (the connection portion is not shown), and is driven by the variable winning drive unit 32c to be in a closed state and an open state. It is arranged in either. Specifically, the game ball is normally closed so that it cannot win, and the game ball can be switched to an open state in which the game ball can win when it is elected to shift to the opening / closing execution mode in the internal lottery.

  In addition, the variable winning device 32 is formed with a winning passage portion 32d at a position where a game ball that has won the variable winning device 32 through the large winning opening 32a always passes. The big prize opening detection sensor 32e is provided so that the detection part exists at the position. The game balls won in the variable winning device 32 are individually detected by the large winning opening detection sensor 32e.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and installed on the game board 24. Both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are opened upward. Further, both the operation ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction so that the upper operation port 33 is on the upper side. The lower working port 34 is provided with a pair of left and right electric accessories 34a.

  The electric combination 34a is connected to an electric combination driving unit 34b mounted on the back side of the game board 24, and is driven by the electric combination driving unit 34b and arranged in either a closed state or an open state. . In the closed state of the electric accessory 34a, the game ball cannot be won in the lower operation port 34, and when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, it is possible to win the lower operation port 34.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is a motorized state in which a winning of a game ball to the lower working port 34 is likely to occur and a state in which a winning is less likely to occur than a state in which winning is not impossible but is likely to occur. It is good also as a structure by which the accessory 34a is switched. Further, the electric accessory 34a may be omitted, and switching between a state in which a winning is likely to occur and a state in which a winning is less likely to occur is performed by the displacement of the lower operation port 34 itself.

  The structure of the discharge passages of the game ball that has entered the upper working port 33 and the game ball that has entered the lower working port 34 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the game board 24 showing an enlarged range in which the discharge passage of the upper operation port 33 and the discharge passage of the lower operation port 34 are formed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the discharge passage 58 continuing from the upper operation port 33 includes a front / rear passage region 58a formed so as to penetrate the game board 24 in the front / rear direction, and a lateral direction from the most downstream portion of the front / rear passage region 58a. A horizontal passage region 58b formed to extend, and a vertical passage region 58c formed to extend downward from the most downstream portion of the horizontal passage region 58b. The detection sensor 33a is provided in the vertical passage region 58c. Is provided. On the other hand, the discharge passage 59 continuing from the lower operating port 34 is formed to extend vertically downward from the front-rear passage region 59a formed so as to penetrate the game board 24 in the front-rear direction and from the most downstream portion of the front-rear passage region 59a. A vertical passage region 59b, and a detection sensor 34c is provided in the vertical passage region 59b.

  In the case of the above-mentioned passage configuration, the game ball that has entered the upper working port 33 passes through the front and rear passage area 58a, then descends on the bottom surface of the lateral passage area 58b, and further exists in the extension direction of the lateral passage area 58b in the passage direction. The game ball that has flowed into the lower working port 34 flows down the longitudinal passage area 58c after passing through the vertical passage area 58c and passes through the detection part (detection hole part) of the detection sensor 33a. After passing through the vertical passage area 59b, it passes through the detection part (detection hole part) of the detection sensor 34c. Therefore, the detection period detected by the detection sensor 33a is longer for the game ball entering the upper operation port 33 than for the game ball entering the lower operation port 34. In addition, when a plurality of game balls pass continuously, the shortest interval between detection of one game ball and detection of the next game ball is also higher in the upper operation port 33 than in the lower operation port 34. Also gets longer.

  As described above, the path configuration of the variable winning device 32 is different from the discharge path 58 of the upper working port 33 and the discharge path 59 of the lower working port 34. Thus, the shortest intervals when a plurality of game balls pass are different for each of the variable winning device 32, the upper operation port 33, and the lower operation port 34. The same applies to the general winning opening 31 and the through gate 35.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 2A, the special figure display unit 43 displays a variation of the picture triggered by a winning at the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the upper operation is performed. The result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the mouth 33 or the lower operation port 34 is clearly shown by the display. In other words, in this pachinko machine 10, the winning to the upper working port 33 and the winning to the lower working port 34 are not distinguished in the internal lottery, and are performed based on the winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. The result of the internal lottery is displayed in the special figure display section 43 which is a common display area. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the special figure display unit 43 performs a predetermined stop result. Is displayed and the variable display is stopped, and then the mode is changed to the opening / closing execution mode.

  The special figure display unit 43 is configured by a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but is not limited to this, and is not limited to this. A liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device , Or other types of display devices such as CRT or dot matrix display. In addition, as a pattern variably displayed on the special figure display unit 43, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, or A configuration in which a plurality of colors are switched and displayed is conceivable.

  In the general map display unit 44, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the through gate 35 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35 is clearly shown as a stop result of the variation display. Is done. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 35 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the open state of the electric role, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the general-purpose display unit 44 and a variable display is displayed. After being stopped, the state shifts to the electric power open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 for variably displaying a symbol which is a kind of symbol, and a center frame 42 is provided so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display screen such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and a dot matrix display. It may be a vessel.

  In the symbol display device 41, the variation display of the symbol is started based on winning in the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. That is, when the variable display is performed in the special figure display unit 43, the variable display is performed in the symbol display device 41 accordingly.

  In detail about the contents of the variable display, on the display surface of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set as a plurality of display areas. Each symbol row is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row, nine types of main symbols to which any of the numbers “1” to “9” are attached are arranged in descending order of numbers, and sub-designs are provided between the main symbols. One by one. In the lower symbol row, nine types of main symbols with any number from “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. Has been.

  That is, the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. “4” main symbols are additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of the main symbols. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols. On the display surface, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. In addition, five effective lines are set on the display surface.

  When an effect for game times is performed on the display surface based on a winning at the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, a variable display is displayed so that the symbols of each symbol row are scrolled in a predetermined direction with periodicity. Be started. Then, the display is switched from the variable display to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row → the lower symbol row → the middle symbol row, and finally the effect for the game round is ended in a state where a predetermined symbol is statically displayed in each symbol row. .

  In addition, when the effect for the game round ends, if it is a game round corresponding to the occurrence of the most advantageous jackpot result, which will be described later, a combination of symbols in which the same odd number is attached to any active line is formed. In the game times corresponding to the occurrence of a low probability winning result to be described later, a combination of symbols in which the same even number is attached to any one of the active lines is formed. In addition, in the game times corresponding to the occurrence of a low winning and winning big hit result which will be described later, a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, “3. 4.1 ") is formed.

  In addition, based on the winning in one of the operating ports 33, 34, the variable display is started in the special symbol display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41, until a predetermined stop result is displayed and the above variable display is stopped. Corresponds to one game time.

  Further, the variation display mode of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, such as the number of symbol columns, the direction of symbol variation display in the symbol column, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be appropriately changed. Also, the pattern that is variably displayed on the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-described pattern, and for example, only numbers may be variably displayed as the pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, a first holding lamp portion 45 corresponding to the special symbol display portion 43 and the symbol display device 41 is provided at the upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 42. A maximum of four game balls won in the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 are reserved, and the number of reservations is displayed when the first reservation lamp unit 45 is turned on.

  In the upper right part of the center frame 42, a second holding lamp unit 46 corresponding to the general map display unit 44 is provided. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of held balls is displayed when the second holding lamp unit 46 is turned on. In addition, it is good also as a structure by which the function of each holding | maintenance lamp | ramp part 45 and 46 is fulfill | performed by the display in the one part area | region of the symbol display apparatus 41. FIG.

  An inner rail portion 48 and an outer rail portion 49 are attached to the game board 24, and a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail portion 48 and the outer rail portion 49, and is mounted below the game board 24 in the inner frame. A game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism (not shown) is guided to the upper part of the game area. The game ball launching mechanism performs a game ball launching operation by operating a launch handle 51 provided on the front door frame 14.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 52 so that almost the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window part 52 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a window panel 53 is fitted therein. The window panel 53 is formed of colorless and transparent with glass, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed of colorless and transparent with a synthetic resin. Incidentally, the display surface of the symbol display device 41 and the special figure display unit 43 are visible through the window panel 53 from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  Around the window portion 52, light emitting means such as various lamp portions are provided. A display lamp part 54 is provided above the window part 52 as a part of the various lamp parts. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the display lamp unit 54, speaker units 55 for outputting sound effects according to the game situation are provided.

  Below the window portion 52 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 56 and a lower bulging portion 57 that bulge to the near side are arranged side by side. An upper plate 56a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulge portion 56, and a lower plate 57a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulge portion 57. The upper plate 56a has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 57a has a function of storing game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 56a. The game balls paid out from the payout device mounted on the back pack unit are discharged to the upper plate 56a and the lower plate 57a.

  A main control device, a sound emission control device, and a display control device are mounted on the back side of the inner frame. Further, as described above, a back pack unit is provided on the back of the inner frame, and the back pack unit is equipped with a payout mechanism including a payout device, a payout control device, and a power supply and launch control device. Has been. Hereinafter, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

<Electric configuration of pachinko machine 10>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board 65 that monitors the power supply. The main control device 60 may be provided with a trace means for leaving a trace of the opening, or a trace structure for leaving the trace of the opening may be provided in a board box that accommodates the main control board 61 and the like. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box are unseparably coupled, and a configuration of a coupling portion (caulking portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined part at the time of separation or an adhesive layer to be bonded at the time of peeling The structure which sticks the seal seal | sticker which leaves the trace of having been peeled by remaining so that it may straddle the boundary between several case bodies can be considered. Moreover, as a trace structure, the structure which apply | coats an adhesive agent to the boundary between the some case bodies which comprise a board | substrate box can be considered.

  An MPU 62 is mounted on the main control board 61. The MPU 62 incorporates a ROM 63 and an RWM 64.

  The ROM 63 is configured to use, as a read-only memory, a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storing and holding, such as a NOR flash memory or a NAND flash memory. The ROM 63 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 62 and fixed value data.

  The RWM 64 is configured to use a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage and holding, such as SRAM and DRAM, for both reading and writing. The time required for reading is faster than that of the ROM 63 when compared with the data capacity. The RWM 64 temporarily stores various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 63.

  In addition to the above elements, the MPU 62 or the main control board 61 is provided with an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 63 and the RWM 64 are integrated into the MPU 62 as a single chip, and each may be configured as a separate chip.

  The MPU 62 is provided with an input port and an output port. A power failure monitoring board 65 and a payout control device 70 provided in the main control device 60 are connected to the input side of the MPU 62. The power failure monitoring board 65 is connected to a power source having a function of supplying operating power and the launch control device 80, and power is supplied to the MPU 62 via the power failure monitoring board 65.

  Various sensors such as various winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are connected to the input side of the MPU 62. The various winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the winning-corresponding balls such as the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34, and the through gate 35. A detection sensor is included, and the MPU 62 makes a winning determination for each winning part. Further, in the MPU 62, various lotteries are executed based on winning in the upper operating port 33, and various lotteries are executed based on winning in the lower operating port 34.

  A power failure monitoring board 65, a payout control device 70, and a sound emission control device 90 are connected to the output side of the MPU 62. For example, the payout control device 70 outputs a winning ball command based on the winning determination result to the winning corresponding winning portion. Various commands such as a change command, a type command, and an opening command are output to the sound emission control device 90.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 62, a variable winning drive unit 32c that opens and closes the open / close door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric combination drive unit 34b that opens and closes the electric combination 34a of the lower working port 34, and a special display. The unit 43 and the general map display unit 44 are connected. The main control board 61 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 62 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 62 performs drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32c so that the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened and closed. In addition, when the support winning of the electric accessory 34a is won, drive control of the electric accessory driving unit 34b is executed in the MPU 62 so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. In each game round, the display control of the special figure display unit 43 is executed in the MPU 62. In addition, when the lottery result indicating whether or not the electric accessory 34a is to be opened is clearly indicated, the display control of the general-purpose display unit 44 is executed in the MPU 62.

  The power failure monitoring board 65 relays between the main control board 61 and the power supply and launch control device 80, and monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and launch control device 80. The payout control device 70 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 71 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 60.

  The power source and launch control device 80 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for the main control board 61, the payout control device 70, etc., and the generated operating power is supplied. Incidentally, the power supply and launch control device 80 is provided with a power supply unit for power interruption such as a backup capacitor, and even if the power of the pachinko machine 10 is in an OFF state, the power supply unit for power interruption is the main power supply unit. Power for storing and holding is supplied to the RWM 64 of the control device 60. The power supply and launch control device 80 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 81, and the game ball launch mechanism 81 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

  The sound emission control device 90 controls the driving of the various lamp units 45, 46, 54 and the speaker unit 55 based on the command received from the main control device 60 and transmits the command to the display control device 100. The display control device 100 analyzes various commands received from the sound emission control device 90 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control display of an image on the display surface of the symbol display device 41.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 62>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lotteries in the MPU 62 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The MPU 62 uses lots of counter information in the game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the special symbol display unit 43, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 41, setting of display of the general symbol display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, when the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery in which the jackpot is generated, the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and the symbol display device 41 are changed. Reach random number counter C3 used for reach generation lottery, random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of jackpot random number counter C1, and variation type for determining display duration in special figure display unit 43 and symbol display device 41 The counter CS is used. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is in the electric utility open state is used. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in the lottery counter area 64b of the RWM 64.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals. Information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in a holding storage area 64a as an acquisition information storage means when a winning to the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34 occurs. Is done.

  The holding storage area 64a includes a holding area RE and an execution area AE. The holding area RE includes a first holding area RE1, a second holding area RE2, a third holding area RE3, and a fourth holding area RE4, and matches the winning history to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. The numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in one of the holding areas RE1 to RE4 as holding information.

  In this case, in the first reservation area RE1 to the fourth reservation area RE4, when the winning to the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34 is continuously generated a plurality of times, the first reservation area RE1 → the second reservation area. Each numerical information is stored in time series in the order of RE2 → third reserved area RE3 → fourth reserved area RE4. By providing the four holding areas RE1 to RE4 as described above, up to four game balls winning histories to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 are stored on hold.

  The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when starting the variable display of the special figure display unit 43. At the start of one game round Is determined based on various numerical information stored in the execution area AE.

  Each of the counters will be described in detail.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that one by one is added in order within a range of 0 to 599, for example, and after reaching the maximum value, returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The big hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 64a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table in a success / failure table storage area as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 63. As the success / failure table, a success / failure table for the low probability mode and a success / failure table for the high probability mode are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the low probability mode and the high probability mode are set as the lottery modes in the success / failure lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, the number of random numbers that win the jackpot is two. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, the number of random numbers that will win the jackpot is 20. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number of random numbers to be won is arbitrary.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured so that 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The big hit type counter C2 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 64a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34.

  In the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of jackpot results are set. The plurality of jackpot results are (1) a mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) a lottery mode in the winning lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) A plurality of jackpot results are set by providing a difference in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the operating port 34.

  As an aspect of the opening / closing control of the variable prize winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, it is possible to increase the occurrence frequency of winning in the variable prize winning device 32 between the start and end of the opening / closing execution mode relatively high. A frequency winning mode and a low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in any of the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the game is executed with a predetermined number of round games as an upper limit.

  Here, the round game is continued until either one of a predetermined upper limit continuation time elapses and a predetermined upper limit number of game balls win a prize winning opening 32a is satisfied. It is a game to play. In addition, the number of round games in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the jackpot result is the same for a fixed number of rounds regardless of the type of jackpot result triggered by the transition. Specifically, the upper limit number of round games is set to 15 rounds regardless of which jackpot result is obtained.

  Moreover, in this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of opening modes of the variable winning device 32 are set with different opening durations from when the big winning opening 32a is opened until it is closed. Specifically, a long-time mode set to 29 sec, which is a long open duration, and a short-time mode set to 0.06 sec, which is a short time shorter than the above long time, are set. Has been.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, in a situation where the launch handle 51 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 80 is driven and controlled so that one game ball is launched toward the game area every 0.6 sec. . In the round game, the upper limit number of end conditions is set to nine. Then, in the long time mode among the above open modes, the open duration time is set longer than the product of the game ball firing period and one round game. On the other hand, in the short-time mode, an opening continuation time is set that is shorter than the product of the game ball launch cycle and one round game, more specifically, shorter than the game ball launch cycle. Therefore, when the variable winning device 32 is opened once in a long-time manner, it is expected that the maximum number of winnings in one round game will be generated at the big winning opening 32a. When the variable winning device 32 is opened once in this mode, it is expected that no winning will be made to the big winning opening 32a or that there will be about one even if a winning occurs.

  In the high-frequency winning mode, the large winning opening 32a is opened once in a round manner in each round game. On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the large winning opening 32a is opened once in each round game in a short time mode.

  It should be noted that the number of times of opening / closing the large winning opening 32a in the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode, the number of round games, the opening duration for one open and the upper limit number in one round game are those in the high frequency winning mode. However, the value is not limited to the above value as long as the frequency of occurrence of winning in the variable winning device 32 is higher than that in the low-frequency winning mode until the opening / closing execution mode starts and ends. It is.

  As a support mode for the electric combination 34a of the lower working port 34, the electric combination 34a of the lower working port 34 has a unit time when compared in a situation where game balls are continuously launched in the game area. The high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode are set so that the frequency of the open state is relatively high.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the power combination open state in the electric combination release lottery using the electric combination release counter C4 is the same (for example, both 4/5) However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electrified open state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more release is performed. The time is set longer. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is selected and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the closure from the end of one open state until the start of the next open state is performed. The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, a shorter time is secured as a minimum secured time after the next electric character opening lottery is performed after the electric character object opening lottery is performed than in the low frequency support mode. Is set to be selected.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning a prize for the lower working port 34 than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a prize will be given to the upper working port 33 than to the lower working port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower working port 34 is connected to the lower working port 34. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a winning is made to the lower working port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls so much. be able to.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the power release state per unit time as compared with the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration, for example, the electric component release lottery It is good also as a structure which makes high the probability that it will be elected in the electric character open state in. In addition, a secured time (e.g., in the normal map display unit 44 based on a winning to the through gate 35) that is secured after the next electrification opening lottery is performed after the first electrification opening lottery is performed. In a configuration in which a plurality of types of variable display time) are prepared, the high frequency support mode is set so that a short securing time is easily selected or the average secure time is shorter than the low frequency support mode. It may be. Further, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the secured time that is secured when the next electric winning combination opening lottery is performed after the first electric winning combination releasing lottery is shortened (that is, Apply one of the conditions or any combination of conditions among shortening the average time of the reserved time and increasing the winning probability. Thus, the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be increased.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table in a distribution table storage area as a distribution information group storage means in the ROM 63. And as such a distribution destination, a low probability big hit result, a low winning high probability big hit result, and the most advantageous big hit result are set.

  The low probability big hit result is a big hit result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the shift.

  The low-winning high-probability jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. is there. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode are continued until the lottery result in the success / failure lottery becomes a big hit state win and shifts to the big win state by that.

  The most advantageous jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / raising lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode are continued until the lottery result in the success / failure lottery becomes a big hit state win and shifts to the big win state by that.

  Note that the normal game state in relation to each of the above-described game states refers to a state in which the success / failure lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode, not the open / close execution mode. Moreover, it is good also as a structure in which the low prize-winning high probability hit result is not set as a game result.

  In the distribution table, among the values of the big hit type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” corresponds to the low probability big hit result, and “10 to 14” corresponds to the low winning high probability big hit result. “15 to 29” corresponds to the most favorable jackpot result.

  As a kind of high-accuracy big hit result, the open / close execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the winning lottery mode becomes the high probability mode, and the support mode is maintained in the previous mode. An implicit low winning high probability jackpot result (a game result corresponding to an implicit high probability or a result of a latent probability changing state) may be included. In this case, the jackpot result can be further diversified.

  Furthermore, as a kind of losing result in the winning / losing lottery, there may be included a special losing result that shifts to the opening / closing execution mode of the low-frequency winning mode and that does not shift to the winning / losing lottery mode and the support mode after the completion. . In the configuration in which both the above-mentioned non-explicit low winning high probability winning result and the special outlier result are set, the opening / closing execution mode shifts to the low frequency winning mode, and the support mode is changed to the previous mode. It is common to be maintained in the mode, but the transition mode of the winning / failing lottery mode is different, so that, for example, in the normal gaming state, one of the unclear low winning high probability winning result or the special outage result When it occurs, it is possible to make the player predict which result it actually corresponds to.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the holding storage area 64a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, reach display is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 41. The reach display includes a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (patterns), and variable display in game times in which the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is the high-frequency winning mode. In the gaming machine in which the subsequent stop display result is a special display result, the stage before the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) in the symbol display device 41 is started, This means a display state for making the player think that a variable display state is likely to result in a special display result.

  In the reach display, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is obtained by stopping and displaying symbols for a part of the symbol sequences displayed on the display surface of the symbol display device 41. A display state is displayed in which combinations of reach symbols that may be established are displayed, and in that state, symbols in the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol columns, and a reach effect is performed by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image in the background image. In addition, there are those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols.

  The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times that shift to the opening / closing execution mode that becomes the high-frequency winning mode. In the game times that do not shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the reach random number counter C3 acquired at a predetermined timing is referred to the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 63 in response to the occurrence of the reach display. It is executed when That is, the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 is used to determine whether or not to execute reach display. However, in determining the type of reach display, the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 is not used.

  The variation type counter CS is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used when the MPU 62 determines the variation display time in the special symbol display unit 43 and the symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 41. The variation type counter CS is updated in each of a main process and a timer interrupt process to be described later, and the variation type is determined when a variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display in the special symbol display unit 43 and at the beginning of symbol variation by the symbol display device 41. The value of the counter CS is acquired. In determining the variable display time, the variable display time table stored in advance in the variable display time table storage area of the ROM 63 is referred to.

  Here, when it is determined to generate a reach display based on the numerical information acquired from the reach random number counter C3, or because it is a game time to shift to an opening / closing execution mode that is a high-frequency winning mode. When it is determined to generate a display, the type of reach display is determined using numerical information acquired from the variation type counter CS. Each reach display differs in the type of character appearing in the reach display, the period during which the reach display is executed, and the like.

  The electric accessory release counter C4 is, for example, configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 250 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric combination release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric combination holding area 64c provided in the RWM 64 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the value of the stored electric accessory release counter C4.

<Various processes executed by the MPU 62>
Next, each process performed in order to advance a game in MPU62 is demonstrated. The processing of the MPU 62 is roughly divided into main processing that is started when the power is turned on and timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in the present embodiment at a cycle of 4 msec).

<Main processing>
First, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S101, power-on wait processing is executed. In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without progressing to the next process until 1 sec elapses after the main process is activated. In the subsequent step S102, access to the RWM 64 is permitted, and in step S103, the internal function register of the MPU 62 is set.

  Thereafter, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RWM erase switch provided in the power supply and launch control device 80 is manually operated. In subsequent step S105, whether or not the power failure flag of the RWM 64 is set to “1” is determined. Determine whether. In step S106, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed. In subsequent step S107, whether or not the checksum matches the checksum stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is checked. judge.

  In the pachinko machine 10, for example, when the RWM data is initialized when the power is turned on, such as when the game hall is started, the power is turned on while the RWM erase switch is pressed. Therefore, if the RWM erase switch is pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power shutdown is not set, or when an abnormality of data stored and held is confirmed by the checksum, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, the RWM 64 is cleared as initialization of the RWM 64. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  On the other hand, if the RWM erase switch has not been pressed, “1” is set in the power failure flag and the checksum is normal, and the process of step S109 is not executed without executing the process of step S108. Proceed to In step S109, a power-on setting process is executed. In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the RWM 64 such as initialization of a power failure flag is set to an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current gaming state is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90 in order to recognize the current gaming state. To do. In addition, an interrupt permission is set to permit the generation of timer interrupt processing.

  Then, it progresses to the residual process of step S110-step S113. That is, the MPU 62 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt process, but a remaining time is generated between one timer interrupt process and the next timer interrupt process. The remaining time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but the remaining processes in steps S110 to S113 are repeatedly executed using such irregular time. In this regard, it can be said that the remaining processes in steps S110 to S113 are non-periodic processes that are performed irregularly.

  In the remaining process, first, in step S110, an interrupt prohibition setting is performed to prohibit the generation of the timer interrupt process. In the subsequent step S111, a random number initial value update process for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, and a change counter update process for updating the change type counter CS is executed in step S112. In these update processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the RWM 64, the process of adding 1 to the read numerical information is executed, and then the process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed. In this case, each counter value is cleared to “0” when it reaches the maximum value. Thereafter, in step S113, an interrupt permission setting for switching from a state in which the generation of the timer interrupt process is prohibited to a state in which the timer interrupt process is permitted is performed. If the process of step S113 is performed, it will return to step S110 and will repeat the process of step S110-step S113.

  Here, as described above, since the random number initial value update process and the variation counter update process are only set in the remaining process so as to be sandwiched between the interrupt disable process and the interrupt enable process, the timer interrupt process The timing of starting is always immediately before step S110. Then, after the timer interrupt process is completed, it is only necessary to start from step S110, and the return address after the timer interrupt process is unambiguous. Therefore, it is not necessary to store the current return address at the start of the timer interrupt process, and the processing load at the start of the timer interrupt process is reduced.

  In addition, since the timer interrupt process does not occur during the calculation of predetermined data in the MPU 62, the process of saving the data stored in the register of the MPU 62 at that time to the RWM 64 at the start of the timer interrupt process Similarly, it is not necessary to execute the data return processing to the register of the MPU 62 at the end of the timer interrupt processing. Therefore, the processing load at the start of the timer interrupt process is reduced, and the processing load at the end of the timer interrupt process is also reduced.

  In addition, since timer interrupt processing is not started during the update of the random number initial value counter CINI or during the update of the variation type counter CS, these counters are not updated during the timer interrupt processing. It is possible to prevent numerical information from being acquired and further update processing from being executed.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Here, a hardware configuration for periodically executing timer interrupt processing in the MPU 62 will be described. The main control board 61 is provided with a clock circuit as pulse signal output means for outputting a pulse signal at a predetermined cycle, and further, a frequency dividing circuit so as to exist in the middle of the signal path between the clock circuit and the MPU 62. Is provided.

  The frequency dividing circuit functions as a frequency changing unit that changes the cycle of the pulse signal from the clock circuit, and is configured to output a pulse signal for specifying the start timing of the timer interrupt processing by the MPU 62. That is, the pulse signal is supplied from the frequency dividing circuit to the MPU 62 at intervals of a specific cycle of 4 msec. The MPU 62 executes a process for confirming the occurrence of a specific signal form such as the rise or fall of the pulse signal, and starts and executes the timer interrupt process with at least one condition confirming the occurrence of the specific signal form. To do.

  In this case, when the occurrence of the specific signal form is confirmed in the situation where the start of timer interrupt processing is prohibited, the timer is changed when the interrupt is permitted from the state where the interrupt is prohibited. Interrupt processing is started. That is, depending on the execution status of the process in the MPU 62, the next timer interrupt process may start after 4.1 msec from the start of the previous timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is started after 3.9 msec from the start of the immediately preceding timer interrupt process.

  However, since the output of the pulse signal from the frequency divider circuit is performed at a specific period of 4 msec regardless of the progress of the process in the MPU 62, the timer interrupt process is basically started at a specific period. Furthermore, the processing configuration of the MPU 62 is such that even if the timer interrupt process at a predetermined timing is started after a period exceeding a specific period since the previous timer interrupt process was started, a timing next to the predetermined timing is reached. In the timer interrupt processing at, the portion exceeding the specific period is absorbed, and the timer interrupt processing at the next timing is set to be started at the timing when the input of the pulse signal is confirmed.

  In the timer interrupt process, first, in step S201, a numerical value update process is executed. In the numerical value update process, numerical value information used for specifying the occurrence of an illegal act on the various winning detection sensors 31a to 35b is updated. The contents of the processing will be described in detail later.

  In subsequent step S202, a power failure information storage process is executed. In the power outage information storage process, it is monitored whether or not a power outage signal corresponding to the occurrence of power interruption is received from the power outage monitoring board 65, and when the occurrence of a power outage is specified, the process during power outage is executed.

  In subsequent step S203, a lottery random number update process is executed. In the lottery random number update process, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, after executing the process of sequentially reading the current numerical information from the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4, and adding 1 to each of the read numerical information Then, a process of overwriting the reading source counter is executed. In this case, each counter value is cleared to “0” when it reaches the maximum value.

  Thereafter, in step S204, the random number initial value update process is executed in the same manner as in step S111, and in step S205, the variation counter update process is executed in the same manner as in step S112. In a succeeding step S206, a game stop determination process is executed. In the game stop determination process, it is monitored whether or not the progress of the game is to be stopped. If the progress of the game is to be stopped, the execution of the process for progressing the game is stopped.

  Thereafter, in step S207, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped, and the process of the transition to step S208 is executed on condition that the progress of the game is not stopped.

  In step S208, port output processing is executed. In the port output process, when the output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, a process for performing output corresponding to the output information to the various drive units 32c and 34b is executed. For example, when the information for switching the special winning opening 32a to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the variable winning drive unit 32c is started, and when the information for switching to the closed state is set. The output of the drive signal is stopped. When the information for switching the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the electric accessory driving unit 34b is started, and the information to be switched to the closed state is set. If so, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

  In subsequent step S209, a reading process is executed. In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

  In the subsequent step S210, a signal received from each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b is read, and a winning detection process for performing a process corresponding to the read information is executed. The details of the winning detection process will be described later in detail. In step S211, timer update processing for updating the numerical information of predetermined timer counters provided in the RWM 64 collectively is executed.

  In subsequent step S212, a fraud detection process for monitoring whether or not a predetermined event set as a fraud monitoring target has occurred is performed, and in step S213, a launch control for performing a launch control of a game ball is performed. Execute the process. Also, in step S214, as input status monitoring processing, based on the information read in the reading processing in step S209, the disconnection confirmation of each winning detection sensor 31a-35b and the opening confirmation of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are confirmed. I do.

  In the subsequent step S215, special figure special electric control processing for performing execution control of game times and execution control of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. In the special figure special power control process, when a winning to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 occurs in a situation where the number of the holding information stored in the holding storage area 64a is less than the upper limit number, A process of storing the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 as hold information in the hold storage area 64a in time series is executed. Also, in the special figure special electric control process, whether or not the hold information corresponds to the big win is determined on the condition that the hold information is not stored during the game rotation and the opening / closing execution mode and is stored. If it corresponds to the process and the jackpot winning, a distribution determination process for determining which jackpot result the hold information corresponds to is executed. In addition, in the special figure special power control process, not only the success / failure determination process and the distribution determination process, but if the hold information does not correspond to the big win, whether the hold information corresponds to the occurrence of reach. A reach determination process is performed, and a duration selection process for selecting the duration of the game times using the numerical information of the variation type counter CS at that time is executed. Then, the change command including the duration information according to the result of each process and the type command including the game result information are transmitted to the sound emission control device 90, and the pattern display unit 43 displays the pattern. Start the variable display. As a result, one game round is started, and an effect for game round is started on the special figure display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41.

  If the jackpot is won, or if the jackpot is not won and the result of the reach determination process is a result corresponding to the occurrence of reach, the game information is continued using the numerical information of the variation type counter CS. By determining the duration corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display as the time, the voice light emission control device 90 side can specify the type of reach display from the change command.

  Also, in the special figure special electric control process, during the execution of one game round, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the game round. If it is the end timing, the display corresponding to the game result is performed. Then, the process of ending the game round is executed. In this case, a final stop command indicating that the game round should be ended is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. Further, in the special figure special electric control process, when the result of the game times is a result corresponding to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode, a process for starting the opening / closing execution mode is executed. At the start, an opening command indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is started is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. In the special figure special electric control process, a process for starting each round game and a process for ending each round game are executed. In each of these processes, an open command indicating that the round game is started is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90, and a close command indicating that the round game is ended is transmitted to the sound light emission control device 90. Further, in the special figure special electric control process, when the opening / closing execution mode is ended, an ending command indicating that is sent to the sound emission control device 90, and the success / failure lottery mode and support mode after the opening / closing execution mode are set Execute the process.

  After executing the special figure special electric control process of step S215 in the timer interruption process, the normal figure normal electric control process is executed in step S216. In the ordinary map / electric power control processing, when winning through the through gate 35 occurs, processing for obtaining numerical information of the electric accessory release counter C4 is executed and the numerical information is stored. Then, the numerical value information is determined to be released, and further, the opening determination is used as an opportunity to execute a process for producing a general-purpose effect. Moreover, the process which opens and closes the electrically-driven accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 based on the result of opening determination is performed.

  In the subsequent step S217, the output information for updating the display content of the special figure display unit 43 is set based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S215 and S216, and the display content of the general map display unit 44 is updated. Set the output information for

  In the following step S218, a demonstration display process is performed to make the display content of the symbol display device 41 for standby display in a situation where both the game times and the opening / closing execution mode are not executed. In step S219, The contents of the command and signal received from the payout control device 70 are confirmed, and a payout state receiving process for performing a process corresponding to the confirmation result is executed. In step S220, a payout output process for setting a prize ball command as an output target is executed.

  In subsequent step S221, external information setting processing is executed so as to control the start and end of output of an external signal in accordance with the processing results of various processing executed in the current timer interrupt processing. In step S222, processing for editing the test test information is executed.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S207, or after the processing of steps S208 to S222 is executed, the process proceeds to step S223. In step S223, an interrupt end declaration is set. The MPU 62 stipulates that once timer interrupt processing is started, an interrupt end declaration is set as one of the conditions for starting the next timer interrupt processing. In step S223, the next timer interrupt processing is set. Set interrupt termination declaration to enable execution of interrupt processing. In step S224, interrupt permission is set. In the MPU 62, once the timer interrupt process is started, the interrupt prohibition state is set. Therefore, in step S224, an interrupt permission is set to enable execution of the next timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated.

<Winning detection process>
Next, the winning detection process executed in step S210 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) will be described.

  In the winning detection process, a process of confirming the detection results of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b is executed. In this confirmation, the input port of the MPU 62 is confirmed. Here, prior to the description of the winning detection processing, the electrical configuration of the input port 62a provided in the MPU 62 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The input port 62a is configured as an 8-bit parallel interface so that eight types of signals can be handled simultaneously. An area for storing “0” or “1” information according to the voltage of each signal is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each terminal. That is, the area includes 0th bit D0 to 7th bit D7.

  Further, although more than eight types of signals are input to the input port 62a, in order to limit the number of simultaneously input targets to eight types, the signal group to be input to the input port 62a depends on the driver IC. It is switched through switching control. In the winning detection process, a signal group to be input to the input port 62a is set to each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b.

  In such a situation, the 0th bit D0 stores information corresponding to the winning signal from the big winning opening detection sensor 32e, and the first bit D1 is information corresponding to the winning signal from the upper working opening detection sensor 33a. Is stored, the second bit D2 stores information corresponding to the winning signal from the lower working port detection sensor 34c, and the third bit D3 stores information corresponding to the winning signal from the first winning port detection sensor 31a. The fourth bit D4 stores information corresponding to the winning signal from the second winning mouth detection sensor 31b, and the fifth bit D5 stores information corresponding to the winning signal from the third winning mouth detection sensor 31c. The 6 bits D6 store information corresponding to the winning signal from the first gate detection sensor 35a, and the seventh bit D7 stores information corresponding to the winning signal from the second gate detection sensor 35b. There are stored.

  In this case, each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b outputs a HI level signal indicating that the winning ball is not detected when the passing of the gaming ball is not detected, and detects the passing of the gaming ball. If it is, a LOW level signal indicating that it is being detected is output as a winning signal. However, the main control board 61 is provided with an inverting circuit, and the signal state is inverted before the detection signals are input to the input port 62a. When the LOW level signal is received through the inverting circuit, the input port 62a stores “0” information (data 0 or none information) in the corresponding bit, and receives the HI level signal through the inverting circuit. If it is, information “1” (data 1 or presence information) is stored in the corresponding bit.

  That is, in the situation where the passing of the game ball is not detected by the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, the information “0” corresponding to the information indicating non-detection is stored in the corresponding bit, and the passing of the game ball is detected. In such a situation, “1” information corresponding to information indicating that detection is in progress is stored in the corresponding bit.

  Each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b outputs a LOW level signal as a winning signal while not detecting the passing of a game ball, and outputs an HI level signal as a winning signal while detecting the passing of a gaming ball. It is good also as a structure to output. In this case, the inverting circuit may be omitted.

  In the winning detection process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9A, first, in step S301, the information currently stored in the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7 is stored in the first register in the MPU 62. A process of shifting to the winning determination area WA1 is executed. The first winning determination area WA1 is composed of 8 bits as shown in FIG. 9 (b-1), and stores all of the information stored in the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7. It is possible data capacity. In this case, the storage source bits in the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7 and the storage destination bits in the first winning determination area WA1 are determined in a one-to-one correspondence, for example, the 0th bit D0. Is always stored in a predetermined bit in the first winning determination area WA1.

  In subsequent step S302, a wait process for winning detection is executed. In this wait process, the MPU 62 waits without executing any process until a predetermined wait time elapses. In this pachinko machine 10, 10 μsec is set as the wait time, but it does not disturb the execution of the periodic timer interrupt process, and the effects described below are sufficiently exerted by setting the wait process. However, the specific wait time is arbitrary, but it is preferably in the range of 2 μsec to 500 μsec, more preferably in the range of 10 μsec to 100 μsec.

  Incidentally, as already explained, it takes at least 1.2 μsec to execute the process of one step. Therefore, even if the process of step S302 is not set, a forcible wait time of 1.2 μsec occurs between steps S301 and S303. In this regard, in step S302, not only the minimum time required for executing the process but also an additional wait time is set between the process of step S301 and the process of step S303.

  In the subsequent step S303, a process of shifting the information currently stored in the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7 to the second winning determination area WA2 in the register of the MPU 62 is executed. Incidentally, since the information update at the input port 62a is performed at an interval shorter than the time from the completion of step S301 to the start of step S303, the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7 in step S303. The information to be transferred from can be different from that in step S301.

  Similarly to the first winning determination area WA1, the second winning determination area WA2 is composed of 8 bits as shown in FIG. 9 (b-2), and is stored in the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7. The data capacity is sufficient to store all of the stored information. In this case, the storage source bits in the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7 and the storage destination bits in the second winning determination area WA2 are determined in a one-to-one correspondence, and the storage source bits are further determined. And the storage destination bit are the same as in the first winning determination area WA1.

  Thereafter, in step S304, after the winning determination process is executed, the main winning detection process is terminated. The winning determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the winning determination process, first, in step S401, 8 is set in a winning determination counter provided in the RWM 64. In subsequent step S402, each bit information corresponding to the numerical information of the current winning determination counter in the first winning determination area WA1 and the second winning determination area WA2 is grasped. Each piece of information grasped in this case is information read from the same bit in the input port 62a.

  In subsequent step S403, AND processing of each information grasped in step S402 is executed, and the AND processing result is stored in a register. In step S404, the first post-computation area WA3 and the second post-computation area WA4 are stored. Among them, the AND processing result is stored in the corresponding bit on the side different from the side on which the information on the result of the AND processing is stored in the winning detection processing in the processing time of the previous timer interrupt processing. The first post-computation area WA3 and the second post-computation area WA4 are composed of 8 bits as shown in FIGS. 9 (b-3) and 9 (b-4), and each of the first winning determination areas WA1. The data capacity is capable of storing all the information of the AND processing result of each bit and each bit of the second winning determination area WA2. In this case, the order of bits in the first winning determination area WA1 and the second winning determination area WA2 subjected to AND processing and the order of each bit in the first post-calculation area WA3 and the second post-calculation area WA4 are unambiguous. Is stipulated.

  Thereafter, in step S405, information on the result of the AND process in the winning determination process in the previous timer interrupt process is stored in the first post-computation area WA3 and the second post-computation area WA4. Then, the bit information corresponding to the numerical information of the current winning determination counter is read. In step S406, an inversion process for inverting the read information between “0” and “1” is executed.

  Thereafter, in step S407, AND processing is performed on the AND processing result information in step S403 and the inversion processing result information in step S406. In subsequent step S408, the AND processing result is used as winning detection start information. It is determined whether or not the corresponding value is “1”.

  If it is determined in step S408 that the AND processing result is “1”, an interval determination process is executed in step S409, on the condition that the determination result is not a result corresponding to the interval abnormality. It progresses to the process after step S411. The details of the interval determination process will be described later in detail.

  In step S411, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the current winning determination counter is information indicating a bit corresponding to one of the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34. If it corresponds to either the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34, “1” is set to the working winning flag provided in the RWM 64 in step S412, and provided in the RWM 64 in step S413. 1 is added to the numerical information of the obtained three prize ball counters.

  The operation winning flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 62 that processing corresponding to winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is in a state where processing other than execution of the winning ball is to be executed. . By the way, since the winning detection sensors 33a and 34c are provided in the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, respectively, winning in the upper operating port 33 and winning in the lower operating port 34 is one of timer interrupt processing. It may be grasped simultaneously within the range of processing times. Therefore, in order to cope with this, the operation winning flag is provided corresponding to the number of the operation ports 33 and 34, and specifically, two operation winning flags are provided. The three prize ball counter is a counter for specifying in the MPU 62 the number of times a three prize ball command to instruct execution of the three prize balls should be output.

  If a negative determination is made in step S411, it is determined in step S414 whether or not the current numerical value information of the winning determination counter is information indicating a bit corresponding to the variable winning device 32. If it corresponds to the variable winning device 32, “1” is set to the large winning flag provided in the RWM 64 in Step S415, and the 15 prize ball counters provided in the RWM 64 are set in Step S416. Add 1 to the numerical information.

  The big winning flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 62 that processing corresponding to winning in the variable winning device 32 is in a state in which processing other than execution of the winning ball is to be executed. The 15 prize ball counter is a counter for specifying the number of times the MPU 62 should output the 15 prize ball commands instructing execution of the 15 prize balls.

  If a negative determination is made in step S414, it is determined in step S417 whether the current numerical value information of the winning determination counter is information indicating a bit corresponding to the through gate 35. If it corresponds to the through gate 35, “1” is set to the through flag provided in the RWM 64 in step S418. If a negative determination is made in step S417, this means that the current winning is corresponding to the general winning opening 31, and therefore, in step S419, numerical information of the 10 winning ball counters provided in the RWM 64 1 is added.

  The through flag is a flag for the MPU 62 to specify that the process corresponding to the winning to the through gate 35 is to be executed. Also, the 10 award ball counter is a counter for specifying in the MPU 62 the number of times to output a 10 award ball command for instructing the execution of 10 award balls.

  When a negative determination is made in step S408, or after execution of any one of steps S413, S416, S418, and S419, the process proceeds to step S420. In step S420, the winning determination counter is decremented by 1, and then in step S421, it is determined whether or not the winning determination counter is “0”.

  If it is not “0”, the processing from step S402 to step S419 is executed for the bit corresponding to the numerical information of the winning determination counter updated in step S420. When the processes in steps S402 to S419 are executed for the numerical information set in step S401, an affirmative determination is made in step S421, and the main winning determination process ends.

  Next, by executing the winning detection process (FIG. 10), whether or not there is a winning in the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34 and the through gate 35 in the game area. The manner of detection will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, timing for monitoring detection results (hereinafter also referred to as winning information) in the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is a timing chart for explaining the timing for monitoring each winning information.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, in the configuration in which the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) is activated at a cycle of T1 (specifically, 4 msec), the process for monitoring the winning information is 2 times in each process of the timer interrupt process. Times (step S301, step S303). The process of monitoring each set of winning information is executed so that the timing is changed, but the process of monitoring the winning information on the preceding side (step S301) is time T2 with respect to the timing at which the timer interrupt process is started. It is executed at the timing when.

  In this case, the timing at which the winning detection process is executed in the timer interrupt process is executed before the process whose time is likely to fluctuate, such as fraud detection process, launch control process, special figure special electric control process, and ordinary figure ordinary electric control process. In addition, the processing that is executed prior to the winning detection processing in the timer interrupt processing is processing in which the processing time is relatively difficult to fluctuate. Therefore, the period until the process for monitoring the winning information on the preceding side is started in the timer interrupt process for each processing time is the same, substantially the same or similar at T2. Therefore, among the processes for monitoring a set of winning information included in each processing time of the timer interrupt process, the process for monitoring the winning information on the preceding side is periodically executed.

  In addition, among the processes of monitoring each set of winning information, between the process of monitoring the winning information on the front side (step S301) and the process of monitoring the winning information on the rear side (step S303), The wait process (step S302) is executed, but in this wait process, no process is executed and only a wait is made until a certain wait time T3 elapses. Therefore, among the processes for monitoring a set of winning information included in each processing time of the timer interrupt process, the process for monitoring the winning information on the rear side is periodically executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11B, the contents of the calculation executed when the winning determination is performed will be described. FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of a calculation executed when winning determination is performed. Actually, various operations are performed in units of 1 bit, but in the following description, the contents of the operations will be described in units of 1 byte. However, a configuration in which an operation in units of 1 byte as described below is actually performed may be employed.

  In the case of FIG. 11B, first, in the process of monitoring the winning information on the preceding side in the n-th timer interrupt process, “00100000” is displayed in the first winning determination area WA1, as shown in FIG. 11B1. It is set. In this case, among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, the winning information of the third winning opening detection sensor 31c is information indicating that a game ball is detected (hereinafter also referred to as winning information), and other sensors. The winning information is information indicating that no game ball is detected (hereinafter also referred to as no winning information).

  In the process of monitoring the winning information on the rear side in the n-th timer interrupt process, “10100000” is set in the second winning determination area WA2, as shown in FIG. 11 (B2). In this case, among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, each of the second gate detection sensor 35b and the third winning opening detection sensor 31c is winning information, and the other sensors are winning information.

  When the information of the first winning determination area WA1 and the second winning determination area WA2 is set as described above, the AND processing result is “00100000” as shown in FIG. This is set in the first post-computation area WA3 as a monitoring result of the winning information in the timer interruption processing of the n-th processing time. If the winning information monitoring result is set in the first post-computation area WA3 in the (n-1) th timer interrupt processing, the winning information monitoring result in the nth timer interrupt processing is the second post-computation area. Set to WA4. Also, the winning determination process is executed using the monitoring result of the winning information at the (n-1) th time and the monitoring result of the winning information at the nth time, but the contents of the calculation of this process are omitted here.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (B4), “10100110” is set in the first winning determination area WA1 in the process of monitoring the winning information on the preceding side in the (n + 1) th timer interruption process. In this case, among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, each of the second gate detecting sensor 35b, the third winning port detecting sensor 31c, the lower operating port detecting sensor 34c, and the upper operating port detecting sensor 33a is winning information. Other sensors have no winning information.

  Further, in the process of monitoring the winning information on the rear side in the (n + 1) th timer interruption process, “10110000” is set in the second winning determination area WA2, as shown in FIG. 11 (B5). In this case, among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, the second gate detecting sensor 35b, the third winning port detecting sensor 31c, and the upper working port detecting sensor 33a are each having a winning information, and the other sensors are not winning. It is information.

  When the information of the first winning determination area WA1 and the second winning determination area WA2 is set as described above, the AND processing result is “1010001” as shown in FIG. 11 (B6), and the information is This is set in the second post-computation area WA4 as a result of monitoring the winning information in the timer interrupt processing of the (n + 1) th processing time.

  Thereafter, in the winning determination process (FIG. 10) in the n + 1th timer interrupt process, first, the monitoring result of the winning information in the nth timer interrupt process is read from the first post-calculation area WA3 and the read monitoring is performed. Inversion processing is performed on the resulting information. Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (B7), “11011111” is obtained. Then, the result of the inversion process is ANDed with the monitoring result of the winning information in the (n + 1) th timer interruption process. This results in “10000010” as shown in FIG. 11 (B8). In this case, in the winning determination process, it is determined that the winning of the game ball is detected by the second gate detection sensor 35b, and it is determined that the winning of the game ball is detected by the upper working port detection sensor 33a.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11 (B4), the lower working port detection sensor 34c becomes the winning presence information in the process of monitoring the winning information on the front side in the (n + 1) th timer interruption process. This is caused by noise. In this case, even if it is confirmed that there is a change from information with no winning information to information with winning information, it is not immediately determined that winning has occurred, but when winning information is confirmed multiple times, it is determined that winning has occurred. It is. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11 (B5), in the process of monitoring the winning information on the rear side in the (n + 1) th timer interruption process, the lower working port detection sensor 34c is no-winning information, and electrical noise is generated. Are not treated as winning game balls.

  Further, the third prize opening detection sensor 31c receives a winning information in each of a process for monitoring a set of winning information in the n-th timer interruption process and a process for monitoring a set of winning information in the n + 1 timer interruption process. However, this indicates a state in which a game ball in which the occurrence of a winning is already detected is continuously detected. In this case, since the occurrence of the winning is specified on the condition that the monitoring result of the winning information in the n-th timer interrupt processing is “0”, the winning of one game ball is treated as a plurality of winnings. I will not.

  Next, the structure for suppressing the fraud which makes various winning detection sensors 31a-35b falsely detect the winning of a game ball is demonstrated.

  First, the contents of the cheating will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating an output mode of a regular signal from one winning detection sensor 31a to 35b, and FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an electrical noise generation state. c) is a diagram illustrating an output mode of an abnormal signal as a result of noise affecting a regular signal.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), when no cheating is performed, each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b outputs a HI level signal in a situation where the passing of the game ball is not detected, and the passing of the game ball. In the situation where LOW is detected, a LOW level signal is output. In this case, since the fall from the HI level signal to the LOW level signal is only once, the MPU 62 determines that one game ball has passed.

  Here, it is difficult for an event that the state of the HI level signal changes to the state of the LOW level signal due to unauthorized radio waves or electrical noise that is not unauthorized. Therefore, as described above, in a situation where the passage of the game ball is not detected, a HI level signal is output, and in a situation where the passage of the game ball is detected, a LOW level signal is output. Although it is not passing, the possibility that the passing of the game ball is erroneously detected due to illegal radio waves or non-invalid electrical noise is reduced.

  However, in the situation where the passing of the game ball is detected as described above, in the configuration in which the LOW level signal is output, if electrical noise as shown in FIG. As shown in (c), the output of the HI level signal occurs during the period in which the output of the LOW level signal is normally continued. Then, the MPU 62 determines that a plurality of game balls have passed.

  If the above action is performed on any one of the general winning opening 31, the variable winning apparatus 32, the upper operating opening 33 and the lower operating opening 34, although only one game ball is originally won, It is determined that a plurality of game balls have won, and the game balls will be paid out illegally. In addition, if the above action is performed on any of the upper operation port 33, the lower operation port 34, and the through gate 35, the trigger for the internal lottery will occur illegally.

  The fraudulent act is performed, for example, by transmitting an unauthorized radio wave, and can be dealt with by providing a sensor capable of detecting the unauthorized radio wave transmission. However, a plurality of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b that are the targets of the fraud are provided as described above, and are further scattered in the range where the game area is formed. Then, a sensor capable of detecting radio waves is individually provided for each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and the radio wave detection range of one sensor is set to include all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. One of the methods needs to be adopted. However, in the case of the former method, it is necessary to provide a plurality of sensors for detecting radio waves, which increases the cost. In the case of the latter method, there is a possibility that even radio waves other than illegal radio waves may be received. .

  Under the circumstances as described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the numerical value update process (step S201 in FIG. 7) and the interval determination process (step S409 in FIG. 10) are executed, so that no sensor for detecting radio waves is used. Without using it, it becomes possible to deal with the above-mentioned fraudulent actions for all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. Hereinafter, the numerical value update process and the interval determination process will be described.

  FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the numerical value update process (step S201 in FIG. 7).

  In the numerical value updating process, first, in step S501, the numerical value information of the cycle counter is incremented by one. The cycle counter is provided in the various counter areas 64b of the RWM 64, and is a counter for specifying in the MPU 62 a monitoring period for monitoring the occurrence of the fraud. In the cycle counter, numerical information of “0” is set as an initial value, and the numerical information is incremented by 1 by executing the processing of step S501.

  In subsequent step S502, it is determined whether or not the numerical information obtained as a result of adding 1 in step S501 is “8” that is reference numerical information corresponding to the monitoring period. Here, the numerical value updating process is executed every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) is started once, and the timer interrupt process is started at a cycle of 4 msec. Therefore, the monitoring period includes the reference numerical value information and the timer interrupt process. The value is 32 msec, which is the product of the process start cycle. If the numerical information of the cycle counter is not “8”, the numerical value updating process is terminated as it is.

  When the numerical information of the cycle counter is “8”, the processing of step S503 and step S504 is executed. In step S503, all acquired flags are cleared to “0”. The acquired flag is provided in the RWM 64, and further provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. Each acquired flag is a flag for the MPU 62 to specify whether or not the passing of the game ball has already been detected by the corresponding winning detection sensors 31a to 35b in each monitoring period. The processing in step S503 is executed when the numerical information of the cycle counter becomes “8”, that is, every time the monitoring period elapses. Therefore, each acquired flag is cleared to “0” every time the monitoring period elapses. Will be. In step S504, the cycle counter is cleared to “0”. Thereby, measurement of a new monitoring period is started. After executing the processes of step S503 and step S504, the numerical value updating process is terminated.

  Here, the monitoring period will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. FIG. 13 (b1) is a diagram showing a signal output mode of the upper operating port detection sensor 33a when a plurality of game balls continuously win the upper operating port 33 at the shortest intervals, and FIG. FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating a signal output mode of the lower operation port detection sensor 34c when a plurality of game balls wins the operation port 34 continuously at the shortest intervals, and FIG. 13B3 is a diagram for explaining a monitoring period. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (b1), an assumed detection period when one game ball is detected by the upper working port detection sensor 33a is T11. In addition, the assumed shortest period from when the upper working port detection sensor 33a starts detecting one game ball to when starting the next game ball is T12.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13 (b2), an assumed detection period when one game ball is detected by the lower working port detection sensor 34c is T21. In addition, the shortest possible period from when the lower working port detection sensor 34c starts detecting one game ball to when starting the next game ball is T22.

  As already described, the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 have different passage configurations leading to the detection sensors 33a and 34c. Therefore, the detection period T21 of the lower working port detection sensor 34c is the upper working port detection. It differs from the detection period T11 of the sensor 33a, and in detail, the former is shorter than the latter. Similarly, the shortest period T22 of the lower working port detection sensor 34c is different from the shortest period T12 of the upper working port detection sensor 33a. In detail, the former is shorter than the latter.

  Note that the difference between the detection period and the shortest period as described above is the same between the other winning detection sensors. However, for some winning detection sensors, the detection period and the shortest period may be the same.

  In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 13 (b3), the monitoring period is longer than the detection periods T11 and T21 of all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b and the shortest period T12 of all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. It is set to be shorter than T22. Specifically, the longest detection periods T11 and T21 among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are 12 msec, and the shortest shortest periods T12 and T22 among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are 35 msec. Therefore, as already explained, the monitoring period is 32 msec.

  By the way, the structure corresponding to each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b is set so that the detection periods T11 and T21 of one winning detection sensor do not exceed the shortest periods T12 and T22 of other winning detection sensors. Has been.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the interval determination process (step S409 in FIG. 10).

  In the interval determination process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the acquired flag corresponding to the winning detection sensor 31a to 35b that is the current processing target. Here, as already explained, in the winning determination process (FIG. 10), the calculation processing for winning determination is sequentially executed for each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. The interval determination process is executed every time the calculation result corresponding to the occurrence is obtained. Therefore, in each processing time of the interval determination process, one of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b is a determination target. In step S601, it is determined whether “1” is set in the acquired flag corresponding to the sensor that is the determination target.

  If a negative determination is made in step S601, in step S602, “1” is set in the acquired flag corresponding to the sensor that is the current determination target, and then the interval determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S601, the same winning detection sensors 31a to 35b have detected a plurality of game balls in one monitoring period. As already described, the monitoring period is set to be longer than the detection periods T11 and T21 of all winning detection sensors 31a to 35b and shorter than the shortest periods T12 and T22 of all winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the above event is caused by fraud. Accordingly, special processing at the time of fraud detection is executed in steps S603 and S604.

  Specifically, in step S603, an interval abnormality state is set by setting “1” to an interval abnormality flag provided in the RWM 64. By setting the interval abnormal state, an affirmative determination is made in step S410 of the winning determination process (FIG. 10), and therefore the detection result is invalidated not only for the sensor to be determined but also for all sensors. Then, the winning determination process is ended. Further, since an affirmative determination is made in step S207 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7), the progress of the subsequent game is stopped. Specifically, the detection results of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are invalidated, and no new winning balls are generated. In addition, the launch of game balls is prohibited, the internal lottery is not performed, and the game state does not change.

  In step S604, an abnormal interval command is set as an output target. The interval abnormality command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 90. The sound emission control device 90 receives the interval abnormality command, thereby controlling the display lamp unit 54 so that the abnormality notification light is emitted, and the speaker unit 55 so that the abnormality notification sound is output. Drive control. Further, the sound emission control device 90 displays an abnormality notification image on the symbol display device 41 by transmitting an interval abnormality command to the display control device 100.

  Note that the content of the special process when the occurrence of the interval abnormality is specified is not limited to the above, and only a part of the special process may be executed. In addition to or instead of the above, an external output to the management computer of the game hall may be performed. In addition, by including information on the types of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b in which the interval abnormality has occurred in the interval abnormality command, the manager of the game hall can grasp the types of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b in which the interval abnormality has occurred. The abnormality notification may be performed in various ways.

  After executing the processes of step S603 and step S604, the interval determination process is terminated. Thereby, the pachinko machine 10 is in a state where the progress of the game is stopped in a state where the abnormality notification is executed. The release of this state is continued until the abnormality release operation is executed. In the pachinko machine 10, as the abnormality canceling operation, the pachinko machine 10 can be manually operated when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and the RWM erase switch (the gaming machine body 12 is rotated forward with respect to the outer frame 11). ) Is turned on, the pachinko machine 10 needs to be turned on. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine can be operated by operating an operation portion provided at a position where manual operation is possible when the gaming machine body 12 is rotated forward with respect to the outer frame 11. 10 may be configured such that the abnormality canceling operation can be performed without performing the power ON / OFF operation, or the abnormality canceling operation may be performed without clearing the RWM 64.

  Next, the operation of the numerical value update process (step S201 in FIG. 7) and the interval determination process (step S409 in FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the timing chart in FIG.

  FIG. 15A shows a normal signal output form from the upper working port detection sensor 33a, FIG. 15B shows a normal signal output form from the lower working port detection sensor 34c, and FIG. ) Shows the occurrence of electrical noise, FIG. 15 (d) shows the output mode of the abnormal signal from the upper working port detection sensor 33a, and FIG. 15 (e) shows the abnormal signal from the lower working port detection sensor 34c. 15 (f) shows each monitoring period, FIG. 15 (g) shows the state of the acquired flag for the upper working port 33, and FIG. 15 (h) shows the state for the lower working port 34. The state of the acquired flag is shown, and FIG. 15 (i) shows the setting state of the interval abnormal state.

  At the timing of t1, detection of a game ball is started in the upper working port detection sensor 33a, and “1” is set in the acquired flag of the upper working port 33. The output of the LOW level signal from the upper working port detection sensor 33a started at the timing of t1 should be continued until the timing of t10 originally, but the period of t2 to t3, the period of t4 to t5, t6 to In each of the period of t7 and the period of t8 to t9, an unauthorized radio wave is transmitted toward the upper working port detection sensor 33a and electrical noise is generated. Repeated.

  On the other hand, the timing t3, which is the timing specifying the first falling edge of the signal due to the electrical noise, is within the range of the monitoring period during which the measurement was performed at the timing t1. Therefore, the interval abnormal state is set at the timing of t3, and the progress of the subsequent game is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being paid out and the internal lottery is not performed for the illegal act.

  The same applies when an illegal act is performed on the lower working port detection sensor 34c. Specifically, at the timing of t11, detection of a game ball is started in the lower working port detection sensor 34c, and the lower working port 34 has been acquired. “1” is set in the flag. The output of the LOW level signal from the lower working port detection sensor 34c started at the timing of t11 should be continued until the timing of t18 originally, but the period of t12 to t13, the period of t14 to t15, and t16 In each of the periods ˜t17, an illegal radio wave is transmitted toward the lower working port detection sensor 34c and electrical noise is generated, so that the signal rise and fall are repeated in each period.

  On the other hand, the timing of t13, which is the timing specifying the first falling edge of the signal due to the electrical noise, is within the range of the monitoring period during which the measurement was performed at the timing of t11. Therefore, the interval abnormal state is set at the timing of t13, and the progress of the subsequent game is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being paid out and the internal lottery is not performed for the illegal act.

  When the monitoring period elapses without performing the above-mentioned fraudulent action at the timing t19, the acquired flag that is set to “1” at that time is cleared to “0”.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  When an event in which the detection results of the same winning detection sensors 31a to 35b become detection results corresponding to the winning of the game ball occurs a plurality of times in one monitoring period, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred and special processing is executed. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an illegal act of erroneously detecting a winning of a game ball by illegally transmitting radio waves.

  Moreover, since the common counter for a period is utilized in order to monitor the said fraudulent act with respect to each winning detection sensor 31a-35b, it becomes possible to suppress the said fraudulent act, simplifying a hardware structure.

  In addition, the monitoring period is set to be shorter than the assumed shortest period from the start of detection of one game ball to the start of detection of the next game ball for each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. Yes. Thereby, it is suppressed that the passing of the regular game ball in a situation where the cheating is not performed is determined to be an abnormality.

  The monitoring period is set longer than the assumed detection period when one game ball is detected for all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. This increases opportunities for fraud detection.

<Second Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configurations of the numerical value update process (step S201 in FIG. 7) and the interval determination process (step S409 in FIG. 10) are different from those in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the different configuration will be described. Note that the configuration other than the processing configuration is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a numerical value update process in the present embodiment.

  First, in step S701, 1 is added to the numerical information of the cycle counter, and in subsequent step S702, whether the numerical information after the addition is “8”, which is reference numerical information corresponding to the monitoring period. Determine. If it is not “8”, the numerical value updating process is terminated as it is. If it is “8”, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not the determination flag provided in the RWM 64 is “0”. The determination flag is a flag used to suppress an illegal act that erroneously detects a winning of a game ball, and has a 1-bit storage capacity to enable binary switching. If the determination flag is “0”, “1” is set in the determination flag in step S704. If the determination flag is “1”, the determination flag is determined in step S705. Is cleared to “0”. That is, the determination flag is a flag in which numerical information is switched every time the monitoring period elapses.

  Thereafter, in step S706, all acquired flags are cleared to “0”, and in step S707, the cycle counter is cleared to “0”, and this numerical value updating process ends.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the interval determination process in the present embodiment.

  First, in step S801, the numerical information of the determination flag is read, and in subsequent step S802, the acquired flag corresponding to the current processing target among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b is set to “1”. It is determined whether or not is set.

  If “1” is not set in the acquired flag, in step S803, the numerical information of the determination flag read in step S801 is stored in the reference area provided in the RWM 64. In this case, the reference area is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and in step S803, the winning detection sensor 31a to 35b is the target of the current process. The read numerical information is stored in the corresponding reference area. Each reference area has a 1-bit storage capacity so that binary switching is possible, as with the determination flag. Thereafter, in step S804, “1” is set in the acquired flag corresponding to the winning detection sensor 31a to 35b that is the current processing target, and then the interval determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S802, numerical information is read from the reference area corresponding to the current processing target among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b in step S805. In the subsequent step S806, it is determined whether or not the read numerical information matches the numerical information read in step S801. If they do not match, the interval determination process is terminated. If they match, in step S807, an interval abnormal state is set, and in step S808, an interval abnormal command is set as an output target, and then the interval determination process ends. Note that the processing content when step S807 and step S808 are executed is the same as that when the processing of step S603 and step S604 in the first embodiment is executed.

  Even in the configuration of the present embodiment, if an event in which the detection result of the same winning detection sensor 31a to 35b is a detection result corresponding to the winning of the game ball occurs a plurality of times in one monitoring period, an abnormality occurs. Is determined to occur, and special processing is executed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an illegal act of erroneously detecting a winning of a game ball by illegally transmitting radio waves.

  In addition, since the common cycle counter and determination flag are used to monitor the cheating for each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, the cheating can be suppressed while simplifying the hardware configuration. It becomes possible.

<Third Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration for monitoring the fraud is different from those in the above embodiments. Specifically, the monitoring period is not measured using a cycle counter, but the reach random number counter C3 is also used for monitoring period measurement. Therefore, in the numerical value update process (step S201 in FIG. 7) and the interval determination process (step S409 in FIG. 10), the numerical value update process is not executed and only the interval determination process is executed.

  Hereinafter, the interval determination process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the one-round completion flag provided in the RWM 64. The one-round completion flag indicates that the reach random number counter C3 is sequentially updated in a predetermined numerical range (this update is periodically executed in step S203 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7)). This is a flag for the MPU 62 to specify that the minimum value has been set beyond the maximum value. The one-round completion flag is provided in one-to-one correspondence with each winning detection sensor 31a to 35b.

  The numerical range of the reach random number counter C3 is “0 to 238” as in the first embodiment, and the numerical information is updated at a cycle of 4 msec. The period required for this is that at least a part of each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, specifically, the detection of one gaming ball is started for all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and then the next gaming ball is detected. The period is longer than the shortest expected period until the detection is started.

  In step S <b> 901, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the one-round completion flag corresponding to the winning detection sensors 31 a to 35 b that are to be processed this time. If a negative determination is made in step S901, a shift process to a reference area provided in the RWM 64 is executed in step S902.

  In the present embodiment, the RWM 64 is provided with a reference area and a target area as areas for suppressing fraudulent attempts to erroneously detect game ball winnings by using illegal radio wave transmission or the like. Yes. These reference area and target area have a 1-bit storage capacity so that binary switching is possible, and the combination of the reference area and target area corresponds to each winning detection sensor 31a-35b on a one-to-one basis. Is provided. The target area stores numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 acquired in the current monitoring processing round, and the reference area includes the previous winning in the update round of the reach random number counter C3 including the current monitoring processing round. The numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 acquired in the interval determination process at the time of occurrence is stored.

  In step S902, the numerical information stored in the target area corresponding to the current processing target among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b is shifted to the corresponding reference area.

  In subsequent step S903, the numerical information of the current reach random number counter C3 is read out and stored in a target area corresponding to the current processing target among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. In step S904, a difference calculation process is executed to calculate a difference between the numerical information shifted to the reference area in step S902 and the numerical information stored in the target area in step S903.

  In a succeeding step S905, an abnormal range value corresponding to the current processing target among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b is read. The abnormal range value is stored in advance in the ROM 63, and corresponds to each winning detection sensor 31a to 35b on a one-to-one basis. Each abnormal range value is for setting an individual monitoring period for each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and each monitoring period includes one game ball for each corresponding winning detection sensor 31a to 35b. Is set to be shorter than an assumed detection period when the game ball is detected and shorter than an assumed minimum period from the start of detection of one game ball to the start of detection of the next game ball.

  Thereafter, in step S906, it is determined whether or not the numerical value information of the difference calculated in step S904 is included in the abnormal range value read in step S905. If it is not included in the abnormal range value, the interval determination process is terminated as it is. If it is included in the abnormal range value, the interval abnormal state is set in step S907, and after the interval abnormal command is set as an output target in step S908, the interval determining process is terminated. Note that the processing content when step S907 and step S908 are executed is the same as the case where the processing of step S603 and step S604 in the first embodiment is executed.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S901, the one-round completion flag corresponding to the current processing target among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b is cleared to “0” in step S909. At the same time, in step S910, the current reach random number counter C3 is stored in the target area corresponding to the current detection target among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and then the interval determination process is terminated. .

  According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the counter for monitoring each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b by using the reach random number counter C3 used for production as a counter for measuring the monitoring period. In addition, the hardware configuration can be further simplified in that it is not necessary to provide a dedicated counter for measuring the monitoring period.

  In addition, the difference between the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 acquired at the time of two consecutive winning occurrences in each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b is calculated, and whether or not the calculation result is an abnormal value. An abnormal range value serving as a reference for determination is set in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. This makes it possible to set the monitoring period in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, so that the detection period of one game ball or the detection of one game ball can be started next. It is possible to preferably monitor fraud against the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b while facilitating the setting of the expected minimum period until the start of detection of the game balls.

  Further, monitoring based on the calculation of the difference is performed within the range of each update cycle of the reach random number counter C3. As a result, in the situation where fraudulent activity is not being performed, one update lap of the reach random number counter C3 is detected after one game ball is detected by one winning detection sensor 31a-35b until the next game ball is detected. It is possible to prevent the special processing from being executed when the time exceeds the time.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied alone to the configuration of each of the above embodiments, or may be applied to the configuration of each of the above embodiments in a predetermined combination.

  (1) In the first and second embodiments, as a counter for measuring the monitoring period, a counter used for performing a predetermined lottery in the MPU 62 may be used instead of the cycle counter. However, in this configuration, the numerical range of the counter that is also used needs to correspond to the monitoring period. In other words, the period required for the counter to be updated from the minimum value to the maximum value and resetting the minimum value is longer than the detection periods T11 and T21 of all winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and It is necessary to set the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b to be shorter than the shortest periods T12 and T22. Specifically, the numerical range of the counter that is also used is a numerical range of “0 to 7”. In this case, since the numerical information is updated at a cycle of 4 msec, the monitoring period is 32 msec as in the first and second embodiments.

  Examples of the counters that are also used include a jackpot random number counter C1, a jackpot type counter C2, a reach random number counter C3, a random number initial value counter CINI, a variable type counter CS, and an electric accessory release counter C4. It is preferable to use a counter that is not directly related to granting profits to the person. Such a counter is not subject to fraudulent activity, and even if it is set within a numerical range corresponding to the monitoring period, it is difficult to cause a problem. In addition, in order to facilitate the measurement of the monitoring period, the numerical value range is regularly updated, and when the numerical value range is updated once, the initial value of the next update cycle becomes a fixed value. Yes, and more preferably "0".

  From the above point, the reach random number counter C3 is preferably used as a counter for measuring the monitoring period. The reach random number counter C3 is a counter used for determining the presence or absence of reach, and the type of reach is determined using a variation type counter CS which is a counter different from the reach random number counter C3. . Therefore, even if the numerical range of the reach random number counter C3 is set corresponding to the monitoring period as described above, it is difficult to cause a problem in the design of effects.

  (2) In the third embodiment, the counter used for measuring the monitoring period is not limited to the reach random number counter C3, and may be a counter used in other internal lottery. . For example, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the random number initial value counter CINI, the fluctuation type counter CS, and the electric accessory release counter C4 may be used. However, in order to facilitate the measurement of the monitoring period as described in (1) above, the numerical value range is periodically updated, and when the numerical value range is updated once, the initial of the next update cycle What becomes a fixed value is preferable. Therefore, except for the reach random number counter C3, the jackpot type counter C2 or the electric accessory release counter C4 is preferable.

  (3) In the third embodiment, as a counter for measuring the monitoring period, a dedicated counter for measuring the monitoring period is provided in place of the configuration also used as a counter used in the internal lottery. May be.

  (4) Sensors to be monitored for fraudulent acts that erroneously detect winnings by using illegal radio wave transmission etc. do not have to be all of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b provided on the game board 24. It is good also as a structure which is some detection sensors 31a-35b and is a some sensor.

  (5) In each of the above embodiments, when the monitoring result of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b in the monitoring period is abnormal, the progress of the subsequent game is stopped. Further, only anomaly notification output may be performed, and the progress of the game (for example, all or part of the game ball launch, game ball payout, new lottery, and new game state transition) may not be stopped. .

  (6) The abnormality process may be performed in stages. For example, in a predetermined period (for example, in a state in which the power of the pachinko machine 10 is continuously turned on or within a predetermined number (including 1) of monitoring period), an event in which the monitoring result becomes an abnormal result occurs once. In such a case, an abnormality notification output may be performed, and if an event that results in an abnormal monitoring result occurs again within the period, the progress of the game may be stopped.

  (7) Even if an event in which the monitoring result of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b in the monitoring period becomes an abnormal result occurs once, within a predetermined period (for example, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on without executing the abnormal process) In the state where the game is continued, or within a predetermined number (including 1) of the monitoring period), the abnormal process (both notification and game stop in each of the above embodiments) occurs twice or more. It may be configured to execute. In this case, a configuration may be adopted in which abnormal processing is executed when an event in which the monitoring results of the same winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are abnormal results occurs a plurality of times within a predetermined period. Regardless, the abnormality processing may be performed when an event in which the monitoring result of any one of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b becomes an abnormal result occurs a plurality of times within a predetermined period.

  (8) In each of the above-described embodiments, the monitoring period is longer than the detection period when one game ball is detected by one detection sensor, and the next game is started after detection of one game ball is started. It is not necessary to set a period shorter than the shortest period until the detection of the sphere is started, and the monitoring period is set shorter than the detection period for at least some of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. It may be configured to be longer than the shortest period.

  However, in the configuration that is set longer than the shortest period, for example, when an event in which the monitoring result becomes an abnormal result occurs a plurality of times within the monitoring period so that abnormal processing is not executed for the passing of the regular game ball It is preferable to adopt a configuration for executing the abnormality process. In addition, as the abnormal process, it is preferable that the process for stopping the progress of the game is not executed, and only the notification process is executed.

  (9) The target to which the fraud monitoring configuration using the measurement of the monitoring period in each of the above embodiments is applied is not limited to the configuration in which the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are electromagnetic induction type sensors. The sensor 31a to 35b may be configured to be an optical sensor. In addition, the object to which the fraud monitoring configuration using the measurement of the monitoring period in each of the above embodiments is applied is limited to a configuration that outputs a LOW level signal when the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b pass the game ball. However, the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b may be configured to output a HI level signal when passing the game ball.

  (10) The configuration of fraud monitoring using measurement of the monitoring period in each of the above embodiments determines the passage of the game ball by grasping the signal change at the start of detection of the game ball in each winning detection sensor 31a to 35b. It is applicable not only to the configuration but also to the configuration for determining the passage of the game ball by grasping the signal change at the end of the detection of the game ball by the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b.

  (11) In the first and second embodiments described above, instead of a configuration in which abnormal processing is executed when detection of a game ball occurs twice within the monitoring period, detection of 3 gaming balls within the monitoring period is performed. It is good also as a structure by which abnormality processing is performed when it generate | occur | produces 4 times or 5 times or more.

  (12) As a means for measuring the monitoring period as in the third embodiment, by using a counter (specifically, reach random number counter C3) used in a predetermined lottery, the counter can also be used. When it pays attention to the effect that simplification of hardware configuration is possible, whether to measure the monitoring period for the plurality of winning detection sensors 31a to 35b using one counter is arbitrary. As a counter for measuring the monitoring period of the winning detection sensor, the counter used in the predetermined lottery may also be used.

  (13) The hold information related to winning in the upper working port 33 and the hold information related to winning in the lower working port 34 are stored separately, and the hold information related to winning in the lower working port 34 has priority. The structure digested may be applied, and conversely, the structure in which the hold information related to winning in the upper working port 33 is preferentially digested may be applied.

  Further, in the above configuration, the plurality of operation ports are not arranged vertically, but the first operation port corresponding to the upper operation port 33 and the second operation port corresponding to the lower operation port 34 are arranged on the left and right. It is good also as a structure arranged in parallel, It is good also as a structure in which these both operation ports were arranged in parallel diagonally. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which arrange | positions both operation openings apart so that only the winning to the 1st operation opening or the winning to the 2nd operation opening can be aimed according to the operation mode of the launch handle 51.

  Moreover, in the said structure, based on the 1st display area which displays the result of the decision | availability determination of the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper working opening 33 on the special figure display part 43, and the winning to the lower working opening 34 You may provide the 2nd display area which displays the result of the success / failure determination of the acquired hold information. In this case, the change display of the pattern in the first display area is based on whether or not the hold information acquired based on the winning to the upper working port 33 is the target of the determination of the success or failure. Is started and a stop result corresponding to the determination of the success / failure is displayed, and the change display for one game time is ended. In addition, the change display of the pattern is displayed in the second display area based on whether the hold information acquired based on the winning to the lower working port 34 is the target of the determination of the success or failure. At the same time, the stop result corresponding to the determination of success / failure is displayed, and the display of the variation of one game time is ended.

  (14) A player in the case where the hold information related to winning in the upper operating port 33 becomes a target of the determination of the success / failure, and in the case where the hold information related to winning a prize in the lower operating port 34 becomes the target of the determination of the success / failure It is good also as a structure from which the profit which is obtained differs. For example, when the hold information related to winning in the upper operating port 33 is a target of the success / failure determination, the game result is distributed as in the above embodiment, but the holding information related to winning in the lower operating port 34 is used. May be assigned to either the most advantageous jackpot result or the low-probability jackpot result C.

  Further, in the configuration in which a plurality of operation ports are provided as in the above embodiments, the number of operation ports is not limited to two, and may be three or more. Moreover, it is good also as a structure provided with only one working port.

  (15) Display control based on a command output from the main control device 60 instead of a configuration in which the display control device 100 is controlled by the sound emission control device 90 based on a command output from the main control device 60 The apparatus 100 may be configured to control the sound emission control device 90. In addition, instead of the configuration in which the sound emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 are separately provided, the two control devices may be provided as one control device, and one of the functions of the two control devices may be provided. May be integrated into the main control device 60, and both functions of these two control devices may be integrated into the main control device 60. The configuration of commands output from the main control device 60 to the sound emission control device 90 and the configuration of commands output from the sound emission control device 90 to the display control device 100 are also arbitrary.

  (16) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, for example, a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball in a specific area of a special device The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that generates a right if a player enters, a pachinko machine equipped with other objects, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and other gaming machines.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined time has passed, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming machine main body that is supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a capture device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are captured by the capture device. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which starts rotating the reel.

  In these slot machines or gaming machines in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a game medium is accepted at the start of the game, but the game medium is detected in a passage through which the accepted game medium passes. The detection sensor is provided. And in order to suppress the fraud which misdetects the passage of game media using a fraudulent jig, a plurality of sensors are juxtaposed in the passage direction of the game media as the detection sensors, and the game media in these sensors When the detection order is determined in advance, it is determined that one game medium has been accepted. However, even if it is the said structure, while making it misdetect according to the said order, the action which repeats it in a short period is assumed. On the other hand, if any of the plurality of detection sensors outputs a signal indicating that the game medium has been detected a plurality of times within the monitoring period, the abnormal action is performed by executing an abnormal process. Can be suppressed. And by measuring the monitoring period of each detection sensor with one counter, it becomes possible to suppress the above-mentioned fraud while simplifying the configuration.

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses and the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses and the like.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. First detection means (for example, an upper working port detection sensor 33a) for detecting a game medium passing through the first passage area;
A second detection means (for example, a lower working port detection sensor 34c) for detecting a game medium passing through the second passage area;
It is specified that the detection result of the first detection means is a specific detection result corresponding to the passage of the game medium in the first passage area, and the detection result of the second detection means is the game medium of the second passage area. A specifying means (a function for executing the processing of steps S402 to S408 in the MPU 62) for specifying that the specific detection result corresponding to the passage of
A predetermined process execution means (a function for executing the processes of steps S411 to S419 in the MPU 62) for executing a predetermined process corresponding to the passage of the game medium based on the identification result of the identification means;
A special process is executed based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the first detection means becomes the specific detection result within a monitoring period, and an event in which the detection result of the second detection means becomes the specific detection result. Special process execution means for executing a special process based on what has occurred within the monitoring period (in the first embodiment, the function of executing the processes of steps S603 and S604 in the MPU 62, and in the second embodiment, the step S807 of the MPU 62) And a function of executing the process of step S808, a function of executing the processes of step S907 and step S908 in the MPU 62 in the third embodiment),
Common means used when measuring the monitoring period for the first detection means, and common means used when measuring the monitoring period for the second detection means (for the first and second embodiments, for the period) A counter, in the third embodiment a reach random number counter C3);
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature A1, the special processing is executed based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the first detection means becomes the specific detection result within the monitoring period, and the detection result of the second detection means is the specific detection result. A special process is executed based on the occurrence of the following event within the monitoring period. As a result, it is possible to execute special processing when the detection result of the first detection means and the second detection means is illegally used as the specific detection result, and damage to the game hall due to the illegal action can be performed. It becomes possible to suppress. In this case, the common means is commonly used in measuring the monitoring period for monitoring the fraudulent acts on the first detection means and the second detection means. As a result, it is possible to suppress the cheating while simplifying the hardware configuration.

  Feature A2. The special process execution means executes an abnormal process based on occurrence of a predetermined number of times that the detection result of the first detection means becomes the specific detection result as a plurality of times within a monitoring period. 2. The feature A1 is characterized in that a special process is executed based on occurrence of a predetermined number of times that the detection result of the detection means becomes the specific detection result a plurality of times within a monitoring period. Game machines.

  According to the feature A2, the event in which the detection result becomes the specific detection result is detected within the monitoring period regardless of whether the cheating act for the first detection unit is monitored or the cheating act for the second detection unit is monitored. What is necessary is just to determine whether it generate | occur | produced the predetermined number of times. As a result, in a configuration in which common means are used in common for measurement of the monitoring period, for example, when an event in which a detection result becomes a specific detection result occurs, a numerical value measured using the common means is stored. No need to run. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the cheating while reducing the processing load.

  Feature A3. The gaming machine according to Feature A1 or A2, wherein the common means is capable of repeatedly measuring a certain monitoring period.

  According to the feature A3, the monitoring period is repeatedly measured using the common means. Therefore, in the configuration in which the common means is used in common for the monitoring period measurement, for example, an event in which the detection result becomes the specific detection result occurs. In this case, it is not necessary to execute a process of storing a numerical value measured using a common means. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the cheating while reducing the processing load.

  Feature A4. The fixed monitoring period measured by the common means is the shortest period from the start of detection of one game medium to the start of detection of the next game medium in the first detection means and the second detection means. The gaming machine according to Feature A3, characterized in that it is set to be shorter than both of the shortest periods from the start of detection of one game medium to the start of detection of the next game medium. .

  According to the feature A4, it is possible to prevent the special process from being executed for the passage of the regular game medium in the configuration in which the common means is commonly used for the measurement of the monitoring period.

  Feature A5. The fixed monitoring period measured by the common means is a period longer than both the period for continuously detecting one game medium in the first detecting means and the period for continuously detecting one game medium in the second detecting means. The gaming machine according to Feature A3 or A4, wherein the gaming machine is set to be

  According to the feature A5, it is possible to increase the chance of finding the fraudulent behavior in the configuration in which the common means is commonly used for measuring the monitoring period.

  Feature A6. The fixed monitoring period measured by the common means is longer than both the period for continuously detecting one game medium in the first detecting means and the period for continuously detecting one game medium in the second detecting means, In addition, the shortest period from the start of detection of one game medium by the first detection unit to the start of detection of the next game medium, and the next after the detection of one game medium by the second detection unit is started. The gaming machine according to Feature A3, wherein the gaming machine is set to have a shorter period than both of the shortest periods until the start of detection of gaming media.

  According to feature A6, in the configuration in which the common means is commonly used for measuring the monitoring period, an opportunity to discover the fraudulent behavior while preventing special processing from being executed for the passage of the regular game medium Can be increased.

Feature A7. A first storage unit (for example, an acquired flag corresponding to the upper working port detection sensor 33a) that stores information corresponding to an event where the detection result of the first detection unit becomes a specific detection result;
Second storage means (for example, an acquired flag corresponding to the lower working port detection sensor 34c) that stores information corresponding to an event in which the detection result of the second detection means becomes a specific detection result;
The special processing execution means executes special processing when an event occurs in which the detection result of the first detection means becomes a specific detection result in a situation where the corresponding information is stored in the first storage means, In a situation where the corresponding information is stored in the second storage means, a special process is executed when an event occurs in which the detection result of the second detection means becomes a specific detection result,
The gaming machine deletes the corresponding information stored in the first storage means and completes the corresponding information stored in the second storage means when measurement of one monitoring period is completed. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, further comprising: an erasing execution means for erasing (a function for executing the processing of step S503 in the MPU 62).

  According to the feature A7, in the configuration in which the common means is commonly used for measurement of the monitoring period, the monitoring result up to that point is erased in units of one monitoring period. Simplification is achieved.

Feature A8. Acquisition means for acquiring numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied (function of storing numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 in the hold storage area 64a in the MPU 62);
Corresponding process execution means for executing processing according to the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means (determining whether or not to execute reach display using the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the hold storage area 64a in the MPU 62) Function)
With
The common means is numerical value providing means (reach random number counter C3) in which numerical information is updated within a predetermined numerical range, and the acquisition target of numerical information by the acquiring means when the acquisition condition is satisfied The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A7, characterized in that:

  According to the feature A8, the numerical value providing unit used for executing the predetermined process in the corresponding process executing unit is also used as the unit for measuring the monitoring period, so that the configuration can be simplified.

  Feature A9. The gaming machine according to Feature A8, wherein the handling process execution means executes a process different from the process of giving a privilege advantageous to the player.

  According to the feature A9, it is possible to also use the numerical value providing means while avoiding inconvenience with respect to the provision of the privilege.

  Feature A10. The gaming machine according to Feature A8 or A9, wherein the numerical value providing means is configured to periodically update the numerical information, and an initial value of each updated lap is a fixed value.

  According to the feature A10, the measurement can be easily performed when the monitoring period is measured using the numerical value providing unit.

Feature A11. Lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether or not to give a bonus to a player (a function of performing determination of success / failure by using numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the holding storage area 64a in the MPU 62);
A privilege granting means (a function for executing the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 62) for granting a privilege advantageous to the player based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means is the grant correspondence result;
Production execution means (symbol display device 41) in which production that enables teaching of the lottery result of the lottery means is executed;
With
The response processing execution means determines the contents of the effect executed by the effect execution means by using the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means from the numerical value providing means. The gaming machine according to any one of A10.

  According to the feature A11, it is possible to also use the numerical value providing means while avoiding inconvenience with respect to the provision of the privilege.

Feature A12. In the effect execution means, a special effect (reach display) is executed as an effect to enhance the player's expectation for the grant of the privilege,
The response processing execution means uses the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means from the numerical value providing means to determine whether to execute the special effect,
When the corresponding processing execution means determines to execute the special effect, the gaming machine uses the numerical information of the variation type counter CS in the MPU 62 to determine the type of the special effect to be executed. The gaming machine according to Feature A11, further comprising a function for determining a type of reach display.

  According to the feature A12, what is determined using the numerical value providing means is whether or not the special effect is executed, and is not used for determining the type of the special effect. As a result, it is possible to also use the numerical value providing means while avoiding inconvenience regarding execution of the special effect.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. Detection means (for example, the upper working port detection sensor 33a) for detecting a game medium passing through the passage area;
A specifying means (function for executing the processing of steps S402 to S408 in the MPU 62) for specifying that the detection result of the detecting means is a specific detection result corresponding to the passage of the game medium in the passing area;
Based on the identification result of the identification unit, a predetermined process execution unit (a function for executing the processes of steps S411 to S413 in the MPU 62) that executes a predetermined process corresponding to the passage of the game medium;
Numerical value providing means (reach random number counter C3) for updating numerical information within a predetermined numerical range;
Acquisition means for acquiring numerical information from the numerical value providing means when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied (function of storing numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 in the reserved storage area 64a in the MPU 62);
Corresponding process execution means for executing processing according to the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means (determining whether or not to execute reach display using the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the hold storage area 64a in the MPU 62) Function)
Special processing execution means (a function for executing the processing of steps S907 and S908 in the MPU 62) for executing special processing based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the detection means becomes the specific detection result within a monitoring period; ,
With
A gaming machine, wherein the monitoring period is measured using the numerical value providing means.

  According to the feature B1, the special process is executed based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the detection unit becomes the specific detection result within the monitoring period. This makes it possible to execute special processing when an act of illegally setting the detection result of the detection means as the specific detection result is performed, and it is possible to suppress damage to the game hall due to the illegal action. . In this case, since the numerical value providing means used for executing the predetermined process in the corresponding process executing means is also used for measuring the monitoring period, the configuration can be simplified.

  Feature B2. The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the handling process execution means executes a process different from the process of giving a privilege advantageous to the player.

  According to the feature B2, it is possible to also use the numerical value providing means while avoiding inconvenience with respect to the provision of the privilege.

  Feature B3. The gaming machine according to the feature B1 or B2, wherein the numerical value providing means is configured to periodically update the numerical information, and an initial value of each updated lap is a fixed value.

  According to the feature B3, the measurement can be easily performed when the monitoring period is measured using the numerical value providing unit.

Feature B4. Lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether or not to give a bonus to a player (a function of performing determination of success / failure by using numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the holding storage area 64a in the MPU 62);
A privilege granting means (a function for executing the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 62) for granting a privilege advantageous to the player based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means is the grant correspondence result;
Production execution means (symbol display device 41) in which production that enables teaching of the lottery result of the lottery means is executed;
With
The response processing executing means determines the contents of the effect executed by the effect executing means by using the numerical information acquired by the acquiring means from the numerical value providing means. The gaming machine according to any one of B3.

  According to the feature B4, it is possible to also use the numerical value providing means while avoiding inconvenience with respect to the provision of the privilege.

Feature B5. In the effect execution means, a special effect (reach display) is executed as an effect to enhance the player's expectation for the grant of the privilege,
The response processing execution means uses the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means from the numerical value providing means to determine whether to execute the special effect,
When the corresponding processing execution means determines to execute the special effect, the gaming machine uses the numerical information of the variation type counter CS in the MPU 62 to determine the type of the special effect to be executed. The gaming machine according to Feature B4, further comprising a function for determining a type of reach display.

  According to the feature B5, what is determined using the numerical value providing means is whether or not the special effect is executed, and is not used for determining the type of the special effect. As a result, it is possible to also use the numerical value providing means while avoiding inconvenience regarding execution of the special effect.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, a ball path for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  Revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine: equipped with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably starting display of the plurality of pictures due to the operation of the start operation means, and due to the operation of the stop operation means In addition, the game machine is configured such that the variable display of the plurality of patterns is stopped when a predetermined time elapses and a privilege is given to the player according to the pattern after the stop.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 33 ... Upper working port, 33a ... Upper working port detection sensor, 34c ... Lower working port detection sensor, 41 ... Symbol display device, 62 ... MPU, 64 ... RWM, 64a ... Reservation storage area, C3 ... Reach Random number counter.

Claims (1)

First detection means for detecting game media passing through the first passage area;
Second detection means for detecting a game medium passing through the second passage area;
It is specified that the detection result of the first detection means is a specific detection result corresponding to the passage of the game medium in the first passage area, and the detection result of the second detection means is the game medium of the second passage area. Specific means for specifying that the specific detection result corresponding to the passage of
A predetermined process executing means for executing a predetermined process corresponding to the passage of the game medium based on a result of the specifying means;
A special process is executed based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the first detection means becomes the specific detection result within a monitoring period, and an event in which the detection result of the second detection means becomes the specific detection result. Special processing execution means for executing special processing based on what has occurred within the monitoring period;
Common means used when measuring the monitoring period for the first detection means, and common means used when measuring the monitoring period for the second detection means;
An acquisition means for acquiring numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied;
A corresponding process executing means for executing a process different from the process for giving a privilege advantageous to the player according to the numerical information acquired by the acquiring means;
With
The common means is a numerical value providing means in which numerical information is periodically updated within a predetermined numerical range, and an initial value of each update cycle is a fixed value, and when the acquisition condition is satisfied, It is an object of acquisition of numerical information by an acquisition means, and enables the measurement of the monitoring period to be repeated.
The monitoring period measured by the common means is longer than both the period for continuously detecting one game medium in the first detecting means and the period for continuously detecting one game medium in the second detecting means, The shortest period from the start of detection of one game medium by the first detection means to the start of detection of the next game medium, and the next game after the detection of one game medium by the second detection means A gaming machine, characterized in that it is set to be shorter than both of the shortest periods until the start of medium detection.

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