JP2021000378A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of effectively monitoring fraudulent entry into winning means provided within game means.SOLUTION: A main control device 130 and a sub-control device 140 calculate the number N of game balls from a detection value by an entry detection sensor 61 for detecting entry of game balls into a center member 26, a discharge detection sensor 62 for detecting discharge of game balls from the center member 26, a passage detection sensor 64, and a winning detection sensor 65, validates vibration detection by a first vibration detection sensor 63 and a second vibration detection sensor 53 when game balls remain within the center member 26, and executes vibration monitoring using the first vibration detection sensor 63 and the second vibration detection sensor 53. Accordingly, since fraudulence can be monitored by specializing in a situation in which game balls can enter a non-electric accessory 19 located within the center member 26, fraudulent entry into the non-electric accessory 19 can be monitored effectively.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko machine or the like, which is an example of a game machine, a player tries to illegally win a prize in a winning device or the like by vibrating the game machine by hitting the front surface of the game machine body or the like. Such cheating is a problem. Therefore, a vibration detection sensor that detects vibration is attached to the main body of the game machine, and when an illegal vibration is detected, a message is displayed on the display screen or a signal is transmitted to the computer that manages the game hall. Further, for example, as in the game machine described in Patent Document 1, the detection period by the vibration detection sensor is set in correspondence with the opening / closing operation of the so-called grand prize device, and the above-mentioned fraudulent activity is pinpointed. Something like that has also been devised.

JP 2015-97643

However, in the game machine described in Patent Document 1, although it is possible to detect an illegal prize in the big prize device, it becomes an opportunity of a so-called big hit lottery in a game means having an entrance and a discharge port, for example. When a winning means such as a starting winning means is provided, there is a problem that an illegal winning of such a winning means cannot be detected.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively monitoring illegal winning of a winning means provided in the gaming means. ..

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an entrance where the game ball can enter into the game area where the game ball flows down, and a winning means where the game ball which has entered through the entrance can win a prize. A game means having a discharge portion for discharging a game ball that does not win a prize among the game balls that have entered through the entrance is provided, and a vibration detecting means for detecting vibration and the vibration detecting means. A gaming machine provided with a control means for controlling an operation related to vibration detection by means of an approach detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through the entrance and a winning ball for detecting a winning game ball in the winning means. The detection means and the discharge detection means for detecting the game ball discharged from the discharge unit are provided, and the control means is based on the detection values of the approach detection means, the winning detection means, and the discharge detection means. It is characterized in that the game ball remaining in the game means is calculated, and when the game ball remains in the game means, the vibration detection by the vibration detection means is effective.

According to the present invention, an approach detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through an entrance, a winning detecting means for detecting a game ball winning a prize in the winning means, and an emission detecting means for detecting a game ball discharged from a discharge unit. And, the control means calculates the game ball remaining in the game means from the detection values of the approach detection means, the winning detection means, and the discharge detection means, and vibrates when the game ball remains in the game means. Vibration detection by the detection means is enabled. Therefore, since the vibration detection is enabled specifically for the situation where the game ball can win the winning means provided in the game means, it is possible to effectively monitor the illegal winning of such a winning means. ..

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is a block diagram which showed the control mechanism which concerns on the vibration monitoring of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the vibration detection member, (a) is shown from the top, (b) is shown from the rear, and (c) is shown from diagonally above. It is a perspective explanatory view which showed the vibration detection member in the disassembled state from the rear. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state which installed the vibration detection member on the rear surface side of a game board from the rear. It is explanatory drawing which showed the state which installed the vibration detection member on the rear surface side of a game board from below. It is a flowchart which concerns the control of vibration monitoring in a main control device. It is a flowchart which concerns the control of vibration monitoring in a sub-control device.

Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall explanation of pachinko machines)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear surface side.
The pachinko machine 1 is a machine in which a game ball is driven into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and allowed to flow down in the game area 16 to play a game, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the upper part of the front surface of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 that supports a glass plate is hinged to a machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side with the left end edge as an axis, and the game is closed by the front door 4. The space in front of the board 2 is defined as the game area 16.

The game area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23, an inner rail 24, and the like arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the two rails 23 and 24 on the left side of the game area 16. It is a launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16. Further, at a position near the center of the game area 16, there are a directing display unit 6 for displaying a decorative pattern or a character composed of numbers "0" to "9", and a lower side of the directing display unit 6. A rolling surface 81 on which the game ball can roll left and right on the upper surface, and a warp passage for guiding the game ball flowing down in the game area 16 onto the rolling surface 81. A display member 80 having 82 and the like is installed. Further, below the display member 80, from the central portion to the lower portion of the game area 16, the entrance 31 through which the game ball can enter, the game ball flow path 32 extending downward while branching left and right from the entrance 31, and the game ball flow path. Various electric accessories arranged at the branch portion of 32, a stage 79 where the game ball flowing down the game ball flow path 32 finally reaches, a non-electric accessory 19 where the game ball can win, and a game ball enter. A possible operating port (exhaust part, not shown) that triggers the opening operation of the non-electric accessory 19 and a game ball that does not enter the operating port and does not win a prize in the non-electric accessory 19. A center member 26 provided with a discharge port (discharge unit, not shown) and the like for discharging into the game area 16 again is installed.

Further, on the left side of the display member 80 and the center member 26, a left-handed space SL is formed in which the winning members 84 and 84 on which the game ball can flow down and the game ball can win are installed. By letting the striking space SL flow down, it is possible to efficiently aim for entry into the warp passage 82 (that is, guidance on the rolling surface 81) and entry into the entrance 31 (that is, entry into the center member 26). It has become. On the other hand, a right-handed space SR is also formed on the right side of the display member 80 and the center member 26 so that the game ball can flow down. In this right-handed space SR, a gate member 20 through which a game ball can pass, a tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of movable pieces, and two movable winning devices 18A and 18B that alternately open and close in a so-called jackpot state are installed. Has been done. Then, by letting the game ball flow down the right-handed space SR instead of the left-handed space SL, the gate member 20 can be passed through, or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 that is open can be won or opened. It is possible to win prizes in the movable winning devices 18A and 18B.

A large number of game nails are planted in the left-handed space SL and the right-handed space SR. Further, in the lower right portion of the game board 2 outside the game area 16, a special symbol display unit 83 is provided so that the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be displayed separately. Further, at the lower end position of the game area 16, an out port 33 is provided for collecting the game balls that have flowed down without winning a prize or the like among the game balls driven into the game area 16. ..

Further, on the front side of the machine frame 3 and below the game board 2, a supply plate 7 for storing the game balls to be supplied to the launching device 10 and a game ball overflowing from the supply plate 7 are stored. The storage plate 8 is attached, and the supply plate 7 can be opened to one side with respect to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4, and the storage plate 8 with the opening of the middle frame 5. Further, on the right side of the storage plate 8, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 16 is rotatably installed. In addition, a game button 25 that can be arbitrarily pushed and operated by the player is provided in front of the supply plate 7.
Further, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects, various messages, and the like are provided above the front door 4. In addition, lamp members 15, 15, ... With a plurality of LEDs that light and blink according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 are provided on the left and right sides of the front door 4.

On the other hand, on the rear surface side of the machine frame 3, a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be rented or paid out as prize balls to the supply plate 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12 are provided. A payout control device 28 that controls the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device / member, and the like are installed. Reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin, and inside the center cover 21, a main control for executing a main control related to a game (for example, a so-called jackpot lottery) is executed. Device 130 (shown in FIG. 4), display control device 150 (shown in FIG. 4) for controlling display operation and the like in the effect display unit 6, and light emission control device 151 (FIG. 4) for controlling lighting / blinking operation of the lamp member 15. (Shown in 4), a sound control device 152 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the sound reporting operation from the speaker 14, and a sub control device 140 (shown in FIG. 4) that integrally controls the operations of the display control device 150, the sound control device 152, and the like. (Shown in Fig. 4) etc. are installed. Reference numeral 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to the transformer, and 27 is a ground.

In the pachinko machine 1 as described above, the player rotates the handle 9 to operate the launching device 10, drives the game ball into the gaming area 16 through the launching passage 13, and first creates a left-handed space SL. Let it flow down (so-called left-handed), aiming for the game ball to enter the center member 26, that is, to enter the entrance 31. Further, the game ball that has entered the center member 26 from the entrance 31 finally reaches the stage 79 while being distributed to various routes by the game ball flow path 32. Further, when the game ball that has reached the stage 79 wins the non-electric accessory 19, a so-called jackpot lottery is executed, and the decorative symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 6 and the first special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit 83. Each will start to fluctuate. When the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit", a predetermined "big hit symbol" is confirmed and displayed on the effect display unit 6 and the special symbol display unit 83 (for example, "7," on the effect display unit 6. 7 "is confirmed and displayed). Further, when the "big hit symbol" is confirmed and displayed, a so-called "big hit state" occurs in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once, respectively. Therefore, the player performs a so-called right-handed hit in which the game ball is driven into the right-handed space SR and flows down, aiming to win the game ball in the movable winning devices 18A and 18B to be opened. If the game ball wins the non-electric accessory 19, but the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", the predetermined "missing symbol" is confirmed and displayed on the effect display unit 6 and the special symbol display unit 83, respectively. , The jackpot state does not occur.

Further, when the jackpot state ends, the result of the so-called winning lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 is likely to be a "hit", and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is frequently opened. The winning of the game ball becomes possible, and the result of the big hit lottery executed due to the detection of winning the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is likely to be a "big hit", so-called probabilistic state occurs. Therefore, the player continues to hit right, aiming for the game ball to pass through the gate member 20 and to win the game ball for the tulip-type electric accessory 17, which is frequently opened. Further, when the result of the big hit lottery executed in response to the winning of the game ball to the tulip type electric accessory 17 becomes "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display unit 83 and the production display unit 6. Then, the "big hit state" in which the movable winning devices 18A and 18B are opened once each occurs again. When the game ball wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the special symbol display unit 83 fluctuates / confirms the second special symbol.

Then, the number of confirmed display times in the "big hit symbol" repeated from the first probability change state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), and the "big hit state" that occurs with the final display of the predetermined number of "big hit symbols" When finished, the result of the winning lottery executed due to the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20 is unlikely to be a "hit" (or not a "hit") without causing a probability change state, and the tulip type. The electric accessory 17 is hardly opened (or never opened), and the result of the big hit lottery is unlikely to be a "big hit", and the game returns to the normal state at the beginning of the game. Therefore, the player returns to the above-mentioned game in which the right-handed hit is stopped and the left-handed hit is performed.

(Explanation of vibration detection member)
The vibration detection member 40 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8.
5A and 5B are explanatory views showing the vibration detecting member 40, in which FIG. 5A is shown from above, FIG. 5B is shown from the rear, and FIG. 5C is shown from diagonally above. FIG. 6 is a perspective explanatory view showing the vibration detecting member 40 in the disassembled state from the rear. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the vibration detection member 40 is installed on the rear surface side of the game board 2 from the rear. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the vibration detection member 40 is installed on the rear surface side of the game board 2 from below.

First, the structure of the vibration detection member 40 will be described.
The vibration detection member 40 includes a holding member 41 fixed to the rear surface side of the game board 2, a swing member 42 attached to the holding member 41, and a second vibration detection sensor 53 for detecting vibration. .. The holding member 41 is a member made of synthetic resin that integrally has a base portion 43, a leg portion 44 projecting rearward from the base portion, and a mounting portion 45 provided at the tip of the leg portion 44. The base portion 43 is provided with round holes 43a and 43a for screwing to the rear surface side of the game board. Further, the mounting portion 45 is formed in a plate shape parallel to the base portion 43, and a first substrate mounting portion 47 for mounting the first relay board 46 is provided on the upper portion of the rear surface of the mounting portion 45. Further, a shaft portion 48 for axially mounting the swing member 42 is projected rearward on the rear surface of the mounting portion 45 and below the first substrate mounting portion 47. In addition, on the lower side of the shaft portion 48, a ridge 49 for floating the shaft-mounted swinging member 42 rearward from the rear surface of the mounting portion 45 is projected rearward. The height of the leg portion 44 protruding rearward is higher than the amount of the rearward protrusion of the gutter 39, which will be described later.

On the other hand, the swing member 42 is formed by circling a rib 42b projecting forward along the outer peripheral edge of the plate body 42a formed in a front drop shape, and a shaft to the mounting portion 45 at the upper end portion. A shaft hole 50 for wearing is bored. Further, a second board mounting portion 52 for mounting the second relay board 51 is provided on the rear surface of the rocking member 42 and below the shaft hole 50. A second vibration detection sensor 53 is attached to the rear surface of the swing member 42 and further below the second substrate installation portion 52. The amount of protrusion of the rib 42b from the outer peripheral edge of the plate body 42a to the front is smaller than the amount of protrusion from the rear surface of the mounting portion 45 of the ridge 49.

The holding member 41 and the swinging member 42 are integrated by screwing a screw 54 with a washer into the shaft portion 48 with the shaft portion 48 loosely inserted into the shaft hole 50 to form a vibration detecting member 40. .. Then, in the integrated state, the swing member 42 can swing in the left-right direction with respect to the holding member 41 around the shaft portion 48. Further, the tip of the shaft portion 48 projects to the rear of the rear surface of the swing member 42, and the swing member 42 can rattle (swing) in the front-rear direction as well. Further, in the integrated state, the tip of the ridge 49 is in contact with the front surface of the plate body 42a, and the swing member 42 is in a state of being lifted rearward from the rear surface of the holding member 41 in the left-right direction. Not only is it easy to shake, but it is also easy to shake in the front-back direction. However, since the ridge 49 is in contact with the inside surrounded by the rib 42b, even if the swing member 42 swings greatly in the left-right direction, the ridge 49 and the rib 42b interfere with each other, and the ridge 49 is formed. The swing member 42 does not swing until it exceeds the limit.

Further, as described above, in the vibration detection member 40 in which the holding member 41 and the swinging member 42 are integrated, the base 43 of the holding member 41 is viewed from the rear surface of the gaming board 2 (particularly from the front side of the pachinko machine 1). It is installed by screwing it to the lower left position of the game board 2 near the hinge that holds the front door 4 so that it can be opened on one side. In the installed state, the mounting portion 45 is parallel to the rear surface of the game board 2, and the rocking member 42 mounted on the rear surface of the mounting portion 45 holds the game balls (winning balls and out balls) discharged from the game area 16. It is located behind the gutter 39 for recovery to the island facility side. That is, the holding member 41 and the swing member 42 are separated from the gutter 39, and the vibration generated by the game ball passing through the gutter 39 does not affect the swing member 42. ..

Further, as will be described later, the second vibration detection sensor 53 will be electrically connected to the sub control device 140, but the sub control device 140 side (the sub control device 140 itself) is involved in the wiring. A first lead wire extending from another relay board (which may be another relay board interposed between the sub-control device 140) is connected to the first relay board 46. Further, the first relay board 46 and the second relay board 51 are connected by using a second lead wire different from the first lead wire. Further, a third lead wire extending from the second vibration detection sensor 53 (a lead wire different from the two lead wires described above) is connected to the second relay board 51 to connect the second vibration detection sensor 53 and the sub. The control device 140 is electrically connected.

(Explanation related to vibration monitoring control)
Next, the control related to vibration monitoring, which is a main part of the present invention, will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4, 9, and 10.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism related to vibration monitoring of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of vibration monitoring control in the main control device 130, and FIG. 10 is a flowchart of vibration monitoring control in the sub control device 140.

The entrance 31 of the center member 26 is provided with an approach detection sensor 61 for detecting the passage of the game ball through the entrance 31, that is, the entry of the game ball into the center member 26. Further, at each of the discharge ports of the center member 26 (the discharge ports are provided on both the left and right sides of the non-electric accessory 19), the game balls in the center member 26 are discharged, particularly into the game area 16. Emission detection sensors 62, 62 for detecting the above are provided. Further, the center member 26 is provided in the guide path of the game ball extending from the operation port to the rear of the game board 2, and is provided with a passage detection sensor 64 for detecting the game ball that has entered the operation port, and a non-electric accessory. A winning detection sensor 65 or the like for detecting a game ball that has won a prize in 19 is also provided. In addition, on the rear side of the center member 26 (behind the game board 2), a first vibration detection sensor 63 capable of detecting vibration is installed separately from the second vibration detection sensor 53.

Further, the main control device 130 is equipped with a main CPU 132 that executes a jackpot lottery and controls vibration detection as described later, a storage means 133 such as a ROM or RAM, a timer 134, an interface 135, and the like. The control board 131 is built in. The main control board 131 is connected to the approach detection sensor 61, the discharge detection sensor 62, the first vibration detection sensor 63, the passage detection sensor 64, the winning detection sensor 65, and the like via the interface 135. Further, the main control board 131 is also electrically connected to the sub integrated board 141 built in the sub control device 140. Although omitted in FIG. 4, the main control board 131 includes a tulip-type electric accessory 17, movable winning devices 18A and 18B, a gate member 20, a special symbol display unit 83, a payout control device 28, a power supply device 29, and the like. Are also connected via interface 135.

On the other hand, the sub control device 140 includes a sub integrated board 141 on which a sub integrated CPU 142, a storage means 143, a timer 144, an interface 145, and the like are mounted. The sub-integrated board 141 is electrically connected to the main control board 131 via the interface 145, and is also electrically connected to the display control device 150, the light emission control device 151, and the sound control device 152. Further, the sub-integrated board 141 is also connected to the second vibration detection sensor 53 mounted on the vibration detection member 40 via the interface 145. When the sub-integrated CPU 142 receives various signals such as a signal related to the jackpot lottery from the main control board 131, the sub-integrated CPU 142 controls each control device such as the display control device 150 according to the content thereof, and the speaker 14 and the lamp member 15 It controls the operation, the display operation on the effect display unit 6, and the like.

Then, the main control device 130 and the sub control device 140 perform vibration monitoring for the pachinko machine 1 as follows.
First, when the game ball enters the center member 26, that is, the game ball passes through the entrance 31, the main control device 130 detects the passage by the approach detection sensor 61 (S1). Then, the main control device 130 transmits an approach detection signal to the sub control device 140 (S2), and confirms whether or not the vibration detection by the first vibration detection sensor 63 is enabled (S3). Of course, it is not enabled (it is judged as NO in S3), so vibration detection by the first vibration detection sensor 63 is enabled (S4), and the pachinko machine 1 is vibrated illegally due to being hit by a player or the like. At the same time as starting the monitoring of whether or not there is (S5), the monitoring is continued until at least the discharge of the game ball as described later is detected. If the game ball enters the center member 26 again while the game ball that has entered the center member 26 is not discharged from the center member 26 as will be described later, the judgment in S3 becomes YES and the result in S5. Vibration monitoring is continued.

Further, when the game ball that has entered the center member 26 flows down the game ball flow path 32 and is discharged from the discharge port into the game area 16, the main control device 130 discharges the discharge by the discharge detection sensors 62 and 62. To detect. Further, when the game ball flowing down the game ball flow path 32 enters the operating port, the main control device 130 detects the approach by the passage detection sensor 64. In addition, when the game ball flowing down the game ball flow path 32 wins the non-electric accessory 19, the main control device 130 detects the prize by the prize detection sensor 65. Therefore, the main control device 130 detects the game ball by any of the discharge detection sensor 62, the passage detection sensor 64, and the winning detection sensor 65, that is, detects the discharge of the game ball to the outside of the center member 26 (in S6). When it is determined to be YES), an emission detection signal is transmitted to the sub-control device 140 (S7), and the detection value by the approach detection sensor 61 and the detection by the emission detection sensor 62, the passage detection sensor 64, and the winning detection sensor 65. From the value, the number N of the game balls in the center member 26 is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the number N of the game balls is 1 or more, that is, whether or not the game balls remain in the center member 26. (S8).

Then, although the game ball is detected by any of the discharge detection sensor 62, the passage detection sensor 64, and the winning detection sensor 65, the center member 26 is caused by a plurality of game balls continuously entering the center member 26. If it is determined that the game ball remains inside (YES in S8), the vibration monitoring by the first vibration detection sensor 63 is continued (S5). On the other hand, when it is determined that no game ball remains in the center member 26 due to the detection of the game ball by any of the discharge detection sensor 62, the passage detection sensor 64, and the winning detection sensor 65 (NO in S8), the first The vibration detection by the vibration detection sensor 63 is disabled (S9), and the vibration monitoring by the first vibration detection sensor 63 is terminated (S10).

The main control device 130 performs vibration monitoring by the first vibration detection sensor 63 in S5 every 4 ms. When vibration is detected by the first vibration detection sensor 63 during vibration monitoring, a vibration detection signal is transmitted to the sub-control device 140, and an abnormality detection signal is transmitted to the hall computer of the amusement park where the pachinko machine 1 is installed. To do.

On the other hand, when the sub control device 140 receives the approach detection signal from the main control device 130 (S21), it confirms whether or not the vibration detection by the second vibration detection sensor 53 is enabled (S22), and initially Of course, it is not enabled (determined as NO in S22), so vibration detection by the second vibration detection sensor 53 is enabled (S23), and the pachinko machine 1 is struck by a player or the like, causing illegal vibration. At the same time as starting the monitoring of whether or not it is present (S24), the monitoring is continued until at least the emission detection signal is received from the main controller 130. When the game ball that has entered the center member 26 is not discharged from the center member 26 as described later, the game ball enters the center member 26 again and receives an approach detection signal from the main control device 130. , The judgment in S22 becomes YES, and the vibration monitoring is continued in S24.

Further, the sub control device 140 receives the discharge detection signal from the main control device 130 when the game ball is detected by any of the discharge detection sensor 62, the passage detection sensor 64, and the winning detection sensor 65 (in S25). If YES), the number N of game balls in the center member 26 is calculated from the approach detection signal and the discharge detection signal, and whether or not the number N of the game balls N is 1 or more, that is, the center member 26 It is determined whether or not a game ball remains inside (S26). Then, when it is determined that the game ball remains in the center member 26 (YES in S25), the vibration monitoring by the second vibration detection sensor 53 is continued (S24). On the other hand, if it is determined that no game ball remains in the center member 26 (NO in S26), the vibration detection by the second vibration detection sensor 53 is invalidated (S27), and the vibration monitoring by the second vibration detection sensor 53 is completed. (S28).

The sub-control device 140 performs vibration monitoring by the second vibration detection sensor 53 in S24 every 2 ms. Then, when vibration is detected by the second vibration detection sensor 53 during vibration monitoring, or when a vibration detection signal is received from the main control device 130, an abnormality such as "Please do not hit the pachinko machine" is displayed on the effect display unit 6. In addition to displaying a message, an abnormal sound indicating that vibration has been detected is reported from the speaker 14, and the lamp member 15 is lit / blinked in a manner indicating that vibration has been detected.

(Effect of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration, the main control device 130 and the sub control device 140 have an approach detection sensor 61 for detecting the entry of the game ball into the center member 26, and a game ball from the center member 26. The number N of the game balls remaining in the center member 26 is calculated from the values detected by the discharge detection sensor 62, the passage detection sensor 64, and the winning detection sensor 65 that detect the discharge of the game balls, and the game balls are in the center member 26. When it remains, the vibration detection by the first vibration detection sensor 63 and the second vibration detection sensor 53 is enabled, and the vibration monitoring using the first vibration detection sensor 63 and the second vibration detection sensor 53 is executed. ing. Therefore, fraudulent monitoring can be performed specifically for situations in which a game ball can win a prize in the non-electric accessory 19 in the center member 26, so that fraudulent winning in the non-electric accessory 19 can be effectively monitored. can do.

Further, in order to connect the first vibration detection sensor 63 to the main control device 130 and the second vibration detection sensor 53 to the sub control device 140, respectively, and monitor the vibration using the two vibration detection sensors and the two control devices. In addition to being able to detect vibration more reliably, the main control device 130 can execute vibration monitoring control only every 4 ms according to the rules, but the sub control device 140 should execute vibration monitoring control every shorter time. It is possible to detect vibration with extremely high accuracy.

Further, the vibration detection member 40 is attached to the holding member 41 fixed to the rear surface side of the game board 2, the swing member 42 swingable to the holding member 41 in the left-right direction, and the swing member 42. 2 A vibration detection sensor 53 is provided. Further, the holding member 41 is provided at the base 43 screwed to the rear surface of the game board 2, the leg 44 extending rearward from the base 43, and the tip of the leg 44, and is provided on the rear surface side of the game board 2 from the surroundings. It has a mounting portion 45 that is in a floating state, and a swing member 42 is mounted on the mounting portion 45. Therefore, when the player hits the pachinko machine 1, the swing member 42 attached to the mounting portion 45 swings back and forth and left and right, so that the vibration generated in the pachinko machine 1 can be detected with high accuracy.

Furthermore, the mounting portion 45 is provided with a ridge 49 for projecting rearward and contacting the rear surface of the rocking member 42 to lift the rocking member 42 from the surface of the mounting portion 45. Therefore, when the pachinko machine 1 vibrates, the swing member 42 is very likely to swing, and the vibration detection accuracy can be further improved.

Further, a rib 42b projecting forward along the outer peripheral edge of the rocking member 42 is provided, and the ridge 49 is positioned inside surrounded by the rib 42b. Therefore, even if the swing member 42 swings greatly in the left-right direction, the ridge 49 and the rib 42b interfere with each other, and the swing member 42 does not swing beyond the ridge 49. Therefore, as a result of the rocking member 42 swinging greatly, the situation that the vibration is not detected due to being caught by the protrusion 49 does not occur.

Further, in the installed state of the vibration detection member 40, the mounting portion 45 extends parallel to the rear surface of the game board 2, the swing member 42 is mounted on the rear surface of the mounting portion 45, and the mounting portion 45 is the game area. It is located behind the gutter 39 through which the game ball discharged from 16 passes. Therefore, the amount of protrusion of the vibration detection member 40 to the rear can be suppressed, the space behind the game board 2 can be effectively used, and vibration is generated when the game ball passes through the gutter 39. The configuration can be set so as not to be affected by such vibration.

In addition, the first relay board 46 is installed on the surface of the mounting portion 45 of the holding member 41 (near the rocking member 42), and the second relay board 51 is installed on the surface of the rocking member 42, respectively, from the main control device side. The extending first lead wire is connected to the first relay board 46, the first relay board 46 and the second relay board 51 are connected by the second lead wire, and the third lead extending from the second vibration detection sensor 53. The wire is connected to the second relay board 51. Therefore, for example, as compared with a configuration in which the second vibration detection sensor 53 and the main controller side are directly connected by one lead wire, the lead wire is twisted or the like due to the shaking of the second vibration detection sensor 53. In addition to being less likely to occur, there is no possibility that the detection accuracy is lowered, such as the operation of the swing member 42 being restricted due to the twisting of the lead wire.

(About a modified example of the present invention)
The configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and not only the configuration of the entire gaming machine but also the configuration of the vibration monitoring and the like are not deviated from the gist of the present invention. It can be changed as needed.

For example, in the above embodiment, the first vibration detection sensor is connected to the main control device and the second vibration detection sensor is connected to the sub control device, but the first vibration detection sensor is connected to the sub control device and the second vibration detection is performed. There is no problem even if the sensors are connected to the main control device respectively, only one of the first vibration detection sensor and the second vibration detection sensor is provided, and only one of the main control device and the sub control device is provided. The configuration may be such that vibration monitoring is not performed.
Further, in the above embodiment, the second vibration detection sensor is attached to a vibration detection member that swings back and forth and left and right, but instead of being attached to such a vibration detection member, other members are similarly attached to the first vibration detection sensor. It may be attached directly to the case or the rear surface of the game board.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game means is provided with a non-electric accessory as a winning means, but other winning means such as a so-called symbol start opening and a V winning opening may be provided, or a plurality of winning means (for example, It is also possible to provide a non-electric accessory and a symbol start port).
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the discharge port and the operation port are provided as the discharge part, but when the non-electric accessory is not provided as the winning means, it is not necessary to provide the operation port, and the game ball is replaced with the discharge port. An out port for discharging the ball to the rear side of the game board may be provided as a discharge portion, and the design of what kind of discharge portion is provided can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, a switch is provided in the sub control device, and by operating the switch, whether or not vibration monitoring using a vibration detection sensor is executed, whether or not a notification operation is executed at the time of vibration detection, and a notification operation at the time of vibration detection are performed. The type and the like may be changed.
In addition, in the above embodiment, the prize ball is not paid out in response to the detection of the entry of the game ball into the entrance, but the prize ball is paid out in response to the detection of the entry of the game ball into the entrance. Alternatively, there is no problem even if a movable means for opening and closing the entrance is provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the installed state of the vibration detecting means, the mounting portion extends in parallel with the rear surface of the game board, but as a mounting portion extending in a direction orthogonal to the rear surface of the game board. It is also possible to attach the swinging means to the surface of the mounting portion and adopt a configuration in which the swinging means mainly swings in the front-rear direction.
Further, in the above embodiment, the swinging means is configured to swing in any of the front-back and left-right directions, but the swinging means is attached so as to swing only in the front-back direction and the left-right direction. May be.

Furthermore, it goes without saying that the installation position of the vibration detecting means behind the game board and the position of the mounting portion can be changed as appropriate, and whether or not to provide a ridge on the mounting portion and ribs on the swinging means are provided. The design can be changed as appropriate regarding whether or not to provide it. It should be noted that there is no problem even if a plurality of vibration detecting means are provided for one game machine, and as long as at least one of them is provided with the holding means and the swinging means according to the present invention, the present invention relates to. Included in the scope of rights.
Further, in the above embodiment, the first relay board is installed in the holding means and the second relay board is installed in the swinging means, and the vibration detection sensor to the control means side are connected by using three different lead wires. However, it is also possible to configure the vibration detection sensor and the control means side to be connected by one lead wire.

In addition, although the pachinko machine which is an example of the gaming machine is described in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as an enclosed pachinko machine.
It should be noted that all the elements described in the claims, the specification and the drawings (for example, game area, entrance / exit, winning means, discharging unit, vibration detecting means, controlling means, approach detecting means, winning detecting means, discharging detection). Means, etc.) may be physically single or plural, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate, unless there is a clear description that consciously limits the number. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and specifications are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, which may give rise to a special meaning. I am not particularly conscious of. That is, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements is not specified in the scope of claims or the like. Since all of these are matters that can be considered extremely easily by those skilled in the art, it is clear that all the patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification or the like. Of course, it is included in the scope of rights pertaining to. Therefore, simply adopting a game machine having a structural difference within such a range because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 16 ... Game area, 19 ... Non-electric accessory, 26 ... Center member (game means), 31 ... Entrance, 40 ... Vibration detection member, 53 ... 2nd vibration detection sensor (vibration detection means), 61 ... approach detection sensor (entrance detection means), 62 ... discharge detection sensor (emission detection means), 63 ... 1st vibration detection sensor (vibration detection means), 64・ ・ Passage detection sensor (emission detection means), 65 ・ ・ Winning detection sensor (winning detection means), 130 ・ ・ Main control device (control means), 140 ・ ・ Sub control device (control means).

Claims (1)

Of the entrance where the game ball can enter into the game area where the game ball flows down, the winning means where the game ball which entered through the entrance can win a prize, and the game ball which entered through the entrance. A game means having a discharge unit for discharging a game ball that does not win a prize is provided, and the winning means is provided.
A gaming machine provided with a vibration detecting means for detecting vibration and a control means for controlling an operation related to vibration detection by the vibration detecting means.
An approach detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through the entrance, a winning detecting means for detecting a game ball having won a prize in the winning means, and an discharging detecting means for detecting a game ball discharged from the discharging unit are provided. Has been
The control means calculates a game ball remaining in the game means from the detection values of the approach detection means, the prize detection means, and the discharge detection means, and when the game ball remains in the game means. , A gaming machine characterized in that vibration detection by the vibration detecting means is enabled.

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