JP3794970B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to fraud prevention of a gaming machine that performs a variable display game by winning a start winning opening and can give a specific game value in relation to the result of the variable display game.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the gaming machine, detection means such as a passage sensor is provided at the start opening and the winning opening to detect the game ball.
[0003]
Such a sensor may cause a malfunction due to an illegal electromagnetic wave, and an inconvenient player who tries to gain profits illegally by using the sensor has been a problem.
[0004]
For example, an illegal transmitter is pointed at the starting port that will play a variation display game by passing a game ball, a radio wave is emitted from this transmitter, a sensor provided at the starting port malfunctions, and a game ball wins The detection signal is output even if there is no.
[0005]
In the gaming machine, it is determined that the game ball has passed the sensor based on the illegal detection signal, and the start winning memory of the variable display game is incremented by 1 and the winning ball corresponding to the winning at the start opening is paid out. I do. This fraudulent act illegally increases the number of variable display games, which may result in a fraudulent jackpot, and an illegal prize ball is paid out to the fraudster, causing damage to the amusement store. Resulting in. For this reason, a monitoring device capable of detecting radio waves emitted from a transmitter has been proposed in an island facility so that fraudulent acts on gaming machines due to radio waves can be detected.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the above-mentioned unauthorized transmitter is created for each type of gaming machine so that the oscillation frequency or the like that causes the sensor to malfunction is matched to that gaming machine type, all the unauthorized transmissions are performed in the conventional monitoring device. There was a problem that it was difficult to detect radio waves from the instrument.
[0007]
Even if a monitoring device has excellent sensitivity to detecting unauthorized radio waves, it detects radio waves other than the transmitter (for example, noise generated from a gaming machine), resulting in misconduct due to false detection by the monitoring device. A player who is not playing can be suspected, and troubles may occur with the game store. For this reason, it is necessary for a game store to identify a fraudulent act by observing, for example, a surveillance camera or a store clerk for a while with a surveillance camera or a store clerk performing a suspicious game operation including the monitoring result of the monitoring device.
[0008]
The discovery of a player who performs such a suspicious game operation is also fraudulent when a store clerk discovers it accidentally while performing other duties, or as a result, when checking the sales of a game store at the time of closing, etc. In many cases, it is determined that the game has occurred.
[0009]
Accordingly, 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 that enables fraudulent acts caused by fraudulent radio waves to be detected at an early stage and with high accuracy and supports the identification of fraudulent acts by fraudsters. And
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The first invention isFluctuation based on the launch control device that drives the launch motor in accordance with the operation of the operation unit of the hitting ball launching device and launches the game ball into the game area, and the game ball won to the start winning opening provided in the game area A game control device that executes a variable display game on the display means and performs overall control of the game, and a display control device that performs display control of the variable display means, wherein the game control device includes the start prize It is possible to store a game ball winning in the mouth as a winning memory in a predetermined memory area up to a predetermined number of times.On the basis of theSaidWith variable display meansSaidIn a gaming machine that performs a variable display game and can give a specific game value in relation to the result of the variable display game,The firing control device sends a firing operation signal to the display control device while driving the firing motor. When the game control device starts the variable display game, the display control device A variable display game execution signal for informing the start of the variable display game, and the display control device includes inappropriate monitoring means for performing inappropriate monitoring of the variable display game, and the inappropriate monitoring means includes:Based on the monitoring results of the game execution status monitoring means for monitoring the execution status of the variable display game, the launch status monitoring means for monitoring the launch status of the game ball, the game execution status monitoring means and the launch status monitoring means. The fluctuation display game isWhether it is justifiedGame situation discrimination means for discriminating and game situation discrimination meansIf it is determined to be unfair byAnd a notifying means for notifying that the variable display game is inappropriate.And the game execution status monitoring means counts the number of the variable display games every time it receives a variable display game execution signal from the game control device, and the firing status monitoring means receives the firing operation signal. A timer for counting the time during which the firing operation is performed, and determining a stage of the firing operation state composed of a plurality of stages from the firing operation stopped state to the normal firing state based on the value of the timer every predetermined time, Based on the determination result of the operation state, the stage of the firing operation state is configured to be able to shift to another stage, and the game situation determination unit counts the variation display game by the game execution situation monitoring unit every predetermined time And the launch operation state based on the determination result of the launch operation state, the change display game is executed when the launch operation state is the launch operation stop state. If it is determined that the variation display game is unfair, the firing status monitoring means determines that the firing operation is not performed when the duration of the firing operation is equal to or longer than a first predetermined time based on the value of the timer. While the operation state transitions to approach the normal firing state, and the duration of the firing operation is less than a first predetermined time based on the value of the timer, the firing operation state stage is changed to the launch operation state. The firing operation state is changed to the firing operation stopped state only when the operation is moved closer to the operation stopped state and the firing operation is continuously stopped for a second predetermined time longer than the first predetermined time. Transition.
[0011]
  The second invention is the first invention, whereinThe display control device executes a timer interrupt at every predetermined period, the firing status monitoring means monitors a game ball firing status by the timer interrupt, and the game situation determining means has the fluctuation by the timer interrupt. It is determined whether the display game is valid, and the determination value of the timer of the firing status monitoring means is set equal to the interrupt interval of the timer interrupt.
[0012]
  Moreover, 3rd invention is the said.1st or 2ndIn the invention ofWhen the game state determination unit determines that the variation display game is unfair, the notification unit notifies the variation display game of the variation form different from the normal variation display game. Switch to.
[0018]
【The invention's effect】
In the first invention, a launch control device that drives a launch motor in accordance with an operation of the operation unit of the hitting ball launching device to launch a game ball into the game area, and the game ball wins a start winning opening provided in the game area. Based on the above, the game display device includes a game control device that executes a variation display game with the variation display means and performs overall control of the game, and a display control device that performs display control of the variation display means. The apparatus can store a game ball winning at the start winning opening in a predetermined storage area as a winning memory up to a predetermined number of times, and the variable display means performs the variable display game based on the winning memory. In the gaming machine capable of giving a specific game value in relation to the result of the variable display game, the firing control device sends a firing operation signal to the display control device while driving the firing motor. The game control device, when starting the variable display game, sends a variable display game execution signal notifying the display control device of the start of the variable display game, and the display control device The unjust monitoring means includes unjust monitoring means, and the unjust monitoring means is a game execution status monitoring means for monitoring the execution status of the variation display game, a launch status monitoring means for monitoring the launch status of the game ball, and the game Based on the monitoring results of the execution status monitoring means and the firing status monitoring means, the game situation determination means for determining whether or not the variation display game is valid, and the game situation determination means determine that the game is invalid. And a notification means for notifying that the variation display game is unfair, the game execution status monitoring means from the game control device. Each time a dynamic display game execution signal is received, the number of the variable display games is counted, and the launch status monitoring means includes a timer that counts the time during which the launch operation signal is received, Based on the value of the timer, the stage of the launch operation state composed of a plurality of stages from the launch operation stop state to the normal launch state is determined, and the stage of the launch operation state is determined based on the determination result of the launch operation state The game situation determination means is configured to be capable of shifting to a stage, and the firing operation state based on the counting result of the variable display game by the game execution situation monitoring means and the determination result of the launch operation state at each predetermined time; If the variation display game is executed when the firing operation state is the firing operation stopped state, it is determined that the variation display game is invalid, When the duration of the firing operation is equal to or longer than a first predetermined time based on the value of the timer, the situation monitoring means shifts the stage of the firing operation state closer to the normal firing state, while the timer When the duration of the firing operation is less than the first predetermined time based on the value of the value, the stage of the firing operation state is shifted to approach the firing operation stop state, and the firing operation is performed in the first operation. Since the firing operation state is shifted to the firing operation stopped state only when it is continuously stopped for a second predetermined time longer than the predetermined time, it is possible to increase the time until the transition to the firing operation stopped state. While the variable display game corresponding to the start memory is being consumed, it can be determined that the launch operation is stopped even if it is stopped.
[0019]
Further, the transition to the firing operation stop state is made after monitoring for a second predetermined time longer than the monitoring interval used for transition to another firing operation state, and the launch operation is interrupted when the start-up memory is full. In this case, even if the variable display game is executed, it can be determined that the game is a legitimate game, and an erroneous determination can be prevented for an irregular game.
[0020]
In the second aspect of the invention, the display control device executes a timer interrupt at every predetermined period, and the launch status monitoring means monitors the launch status of the game ball by the timer interrupt, and the game status discriminating means. Determines whether or not the variation display game is valid by the timer interrupt, and sets the determination value of the timer of the launch status monitoring means equal to the interrupt interval of the timer interrupt. It is possible to execute the monitoring of the launch status by the means and the determination as to whether or not the variation display game is valid by the game status determination means at predetermined intervals.
[0021]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the game situation determination means determines that the variable display game is unfair, the notification means sets the effect mode of the variable display game as a normal variable display game. Is switched to a presentation mode for notifying unfair gaming, so by using a variation display game presentation for the illegal gaming notification process, the content of the presentation is different from the gaming machine that is playing a legitimate game in the illegal game. The store side can easily and quickly identify a fraudulent person, and it becomes difficult to make the fraudulent action inconspicuous, and it also serves as a deterrent against the fraudulent person.
[0022]
Moreover, even if there is a misjudgment, there is no disadvantage to a legitimate player because only the production differs from the surroundings.
[0026]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0027]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall configuration of a gaming machine (a CR machine with a card ball lending unit) showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system.
[0028]
A front frame 3 of a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) 1 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 4 through a hinge 5 so as to be capable of opening and closing, and a gaming board 6 is a storage frame (attached to the back of the front frame 3). (Not shown).
[0029]
On the surface of the game board 6, a variable display device (variable display means) 8, a variable winning device 10 with a big winning opening, general winning openings 11 to 15, a starting opening 16, normal symbol starting gates 27 </ b> A and 27 </ b> B, a normal symbol A game area is formed in which the display 7, the normal variation winning device (auxiliary winning means) and the like are arranged. A cover glass 18 that covers the front surface of the game board 6 is attached to the front frame 3.
[0030]
The variable display device 8 displays three display symbols (identification information), for example, left, middle, and right in the display area. For example, numbers “0” to “9” and alphabet letters “A” to “E” are assigned to these display symbols.
[0031]
When there is a winning game ball at the start port 16, the variable display device 8 sequentially displays the display symbols composed of the numbers and characters described above. When a winning at the start port 16 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the special symbol random number counter value at the time of winning detection is a winning value), it is a big hit state and three display symbols are arranged. Stop in state (big hit symbol). At this time, the large winning opening of the variable winning apparatus 10 opens wide for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and a large number of game balls can be acquired.
[0032]
The winning of the game ball to the start port 16 is detected by a special symbol start sensor 52 (see FIG. 2). The passing timing of the game ball (specifically, the value of the special symbol random number counter provided in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 2) at the time of winning detection) is used as the special symbol winning memory and the game control device 100. Is stored in a predetermined storage area (special symbol random number storage area) within a predetermined maximum number of times. The number stored in the special symbol winning memory is displayed on a special symbol memory state display 17 including a plurality of LEDs provided on the lower side of the variable display device 8. The game control device 100 plays a variable display game on the variable display device 8 based on the special symbol winning memory.
[0033]
The normal symbol display unit 7 starts to display a variation of a normal symbol (for example, a symbol consisting of one number) when a winning game ball is awarded to the normal symbol starting gates 27A and 27B. When winning to the normal symbol start gates 27A and 27B is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the normal symbol random number counter value at the time of winning detection is a winning value), it becomes a hit state related to the normal symbol, A normal symbol stops at a winning symbol (hit number). At this time, the normal variation winning device 9 provided in front of the starting port 16 opens wide for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the winning possibility of the game ball to the starting port 16 is increased.
[0034]
The passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate is detected by normal symbol start sensors 53A and 53B (see FIG. 2). The passing timing of the game ball (specifically, the value at the time of passage detection of the normal symbol random number counter provided in the game control device 100) is a predetermined memory in the game control device 100 as the normal symbol winning memory. In the area (ordinary symbol random number storage area), a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four consecutive times) is stored as a limit. The stored number of the normal symbol winning memory is displayed on the normal symbol storage state display 19 including a plurality of LEDs provided on the left and right of the normal symbol display 7. The game control device 100 performs a winning lottery regarding the normal symbols based on the normal symbol winning memory. The number stored in the normal symbol storage state indicator 19 is set to an arbitrary value.
[0035]
An upper plate 21 for supplying a ball to the ball hitting device is provided on the open / close panel 20 below the front frame 3, and a lower plate 23, an operation unit 24 of the ball hitting device, and the like are provided on the fixed panel 22.
[0036]
The front frame 3 on the upper part of the cover glass 18 is provided with a first notification lamp 31 and a second notification lamp 32 (see FIG. 2) for reporting a state such as abnormal discharge of a sphere by lighting.
[0037]
The operation panel 26 for the card ball lending unit includes a card balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the card balance, a ball lending switch 28 for instructing ball lending, a card return switch 30 for instructing to return the card, and the like. Is provided.
[0038]
The card ball lending unit 2 incorporates a card reader / writer and a ball lending control device for reading and writing data of a card (a prepaid card or the like) inserted into the card insertion unit 25 on the front surface. The operation panel 26 is formed on the outer surface of the upper plate 21 of the gaming machine 1.
[0039]
In addition, a fire ball sensor 58 is provided in the path 29 of the fired game ball, and counts the number of game balls fired.
[0040]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the connection of each control device. The game control device (main board) 100, the display control device (display control board) 150, the decoration control device (lamp control board) 200, and the sound control device (voice control board). ) 300, various control devices such as a discharge control device (dispensing control board) 400, a firing control device (launching control board) 550, and the like are provided.
[0041]
The game control device 100, the display control device 150, the decoration control device 200, the sound control device 300, and the discharge control device 400 are each configured by a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and an input / output interface (I / F).
[0042]
Detection signals from various detection devices are input to the game control device 100 and input to the CPU via an input / output interface. These various detection devices include general winning opening sensors 51.1 to 51. N, a special symbol start sensor 52 for starting a variation display game by the variation display device 8 by detecting a winning ball at the start port 16, and a normal symbol display for determining the operation of the normal variation winning device 9 by detecting the ball Normal symbol start sensors 53A and 53B for starting the movement of the device 7, a count sensor 54 for detecting a winning in the big winning opening and a big winning opening continuation sensor 55, a metal frame opening sensor for detecting the opening of the glass frame on the front of the game board 56, an overflow sensor 57 for detecting that the game balls discharged by the discharge unit 600 are excessively stored, a half-end ball detection sensor for detecting that supply of the game balls to the discharge unit 600 is insufficient, and the like. It is.
[0043]
Based on these detection signals, the CPU of the game control device 100 executes a program (game program) recorded in the ROM, and performs overall control of the game (game control).
[0044]
Specifically, the game control device 100 outputs a display control command signal to the display control device (display control means) 150 through display parallel communication, and sends a decoration control command to the decoration control device (decoration control means) 200 through lamp parallel communication. A signal is output, a sound control command signal is output to the sound control device (sound control means) 300 by voice parallel communication, and a prize ball control command signal is output to the discharge control device 400 by prize ball parallel communication. Control the control device. The game control device 100 sends a signal (variation display game execution signal) notifying each control device of the start of the variation display game when starting the variation display game.
[0045]
The data from the game control device 100 to each subordinate control device (display control device 150, decoration control device 200, sound control device 300, discharge control device 400, launch control device 550) is communicated in one direction, and the subordinate control device. Is not transmitted to the game control device 100, but is configured to be communicable between the subordinate control devices. For example, the display control device 150 and the launch control device 550 can communicate via the signal line 140. Consists of. Further, the display control device 150, the decoration control device 250, and the sound control device 300 may be communicable.
[0046]
The game control device 100 sends control signals to the big prize opening solenoid 10A and the normal variable prize opening solenoid 9A, and controls the energization of these solenoids, thereby opening and closing the special variable prize winning device 10 and the normal variable prize winning device 9. To control. Further, a control signal is transmitted to the normal symbol display 7 to control this display.
[0047]
In addition, the game control device 100 monitors whether or not the prize ball is discharged accurately. Specifically, monitoring and awarding whether or not the number of prize balls commanded to be ejected transmitted as a prize ball control command signal to the ejection control device 400 matches the actual number of ejections counted by the prize ball detection sensors 713A and 713B. Monitors whether or not the prize ball is discharged even though the ball discharge command is not transmitted.
[0048]
If an abnormality such as a prize ball being discharged is recognized even though the prize ball discharge command signal has not been transmitted, an abnormality handling process is performed. For example, the abnormality detection signal is output from the frame external information output unit 42A to the management device (hall computer), the decoration control command signal is transmitted to the decoration control device 200, and the first notification lamp (prize ball abnormality notification LED) 31 is transmitted. Flashes to notify the abnormality. Alternatively, the game is forcibly stopped by stopping the game control, stopping the hitting of the hit ball, or the like.
[0049]
A CPU (microprocessor) 110 of the game control device 100 includes a ROM that stores a program for performing game control and a RAM 111 for executing the program.
[0050]
The RAM 111 is used as a work area when the CPU 110 controls the game. The RAM 111 is supplied with power from a backup power source (not shown) even in the event of a power failure, and necessary data is backed up. The RAM 111 includes a backup area and a control area. The backup area is an area where the data contents are not initialized in principle when returning from a power failure. In addition to the check data, the jackpot random number initial value counter (stirring value generating means), jackpot random number counter (periodic counter), which will be described later, special Symbol random number memory, ordinary symbol random number counter, ordinary symbol random number memory, effect random number counter, and the like are stored in the corresponding storage areas. On the other hand, the control area is an area other than the backup area and stores a timer value and the like.
[0051]
The discharge control device 400 receives detection signals from prize ball detection sensors 713A and 713B that detect discharged balls. Specifically, the detection signals of the winning ball detection sensors 713A and 713B that detect the balls discharged from the discharging unit 600 as the winning balls, and the rental ball detection sensor that detects the balls discharged as the rental balls from the discharging unit 600 The detection signals 714A and 714B are input. Then, the discharge control device 400 controls the discharge of the game ball from the discharge unit 600 and the flow path switching in the flow path switching unit based on the prize ball control command signal.
[0052]
In addition to the prize ball control command signal from the game control device 100, a ball rental request signal is input from the card unit 2 to the discharge control device 400. The discharge control device 400 controls the discharge unit 600 based on the prize ball control command signal and the ball rental request signal, and uses the detection signals of the discharge sensors (ball rental detection sensors 714A and 714B) as the discharge ball detection means, Releases rental balls.
[0053]
The detection signals of the prize ball detection sensors 713A and 713B are also input to the game control device 100 via the relay board.
[0054]
During normal operation, the game control device 100 and the discharge control device 400 are called based on clock pulses generated at intervals of a predetermined time (2 milliseconds) (or by providing a wait for a predetermined time (2 milliseconds)). By interruption processing, the outputs of the prize ball detection sensors 713A and 713B are read at predetermined time intervals, and the counter (confirmation counter, storage counter) is subtracted. Further, when a power failure occurs during normal operation of the game control device 100 and the discharge control device 400, a power failure detection process is executed by an NMI interruption based on a power failure detection signal generated by the power failure detection circuit 253.
[0055]
The decoration control device 200 receives a sound control command signal that is a command signal for lighting (flashing) a lamp or LED (decoration means) from the game control device 100, and drives various lamps to light. Specifically, when the gaming control device 100 detects an abnormality of the gaming machine 1, the abnormality notification lamp (first notification lamp) 31 is turned on. In addition, when a prize ball control command signal is sent from the game control apparatus 100 to the discharge control apparatus 400 and the prize ball discharge starts, the prize ball discharge lamp 32 is turned on. Furthermore, when the gaming machine 1 is in a big hit state, the decoration lamps 45.1 to 45. N (decoration means) is turned on (flashing).
[0056]
A sound control command signal, which is a command signal for outputting sound from the game control device 100, is input to the sound control device 300, and the speaker is driven. Specifically, when the game control device 100 executes a variable display game or detects an abnormality in the gaming machine 1, a preset sound is output from a speaker (speaking means).
[0057]
The power supply apparatus 250 includes a power supply circuit 251, a voltage detection circuit (power failure detection circuit) 253, and a backup power supply circuit 256. The power supply circuit 251 is required for the operation of each control device (the game control device 100, the discharge control device 400, etc.) using the 24 volt AC power received by the gaming machine 1 via the external terminal 42A from the island facility of the game store. It is converted into a DC power source of voltage (12V, 18V, etc.) and supplied to each control device 100, 400, etc. The voltage detection circuit 253 monitors fluctuations in the voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power failure detection signal when a voltage drop is detected, and causes a power failure to each control circuit (the game control device 100 and the discharge control device 400). Execute the process. The backup power supply circuit 256 is constituted by a large-capacity element (secondary battery, super capacitor, etc.) to which 5V output from the power supply circuit 251 is constantly applied, and the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (during power failure) Thus, even if the output from the power supply circuit disappears, power is supplied to a circuit that needs to operate even in the event of a power failure. For example, power is supplied to a backup memory that needs to retain stored contents even during a power failure.
[0058]
The launch control device 550 drives the launch motor 551 in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 24 to launch a game ball. The firing control device 550 sends a firing operation signal to the display control device 150 via the signal line 140 while the firing motor 551 is being driven.
[0059]
In addition, a detection signal of the launch ball sensor 58 is input to the launch control device 550, and a launch ball signal is input from the launch ball sensor 58 every time a game ball passes, and the launch control device 550 further includes a signal line. A shot ball signal is sent to the display control device 150 via 140.
[0060]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the main part of the present invention, and shows a case where the display control device 150 as a subordinate control device performs illegal monitoring of variable display, and the display control device 150 monitors fraud or illegal behavior. A game situation determining means (inappropriate monitoring means) is provided.
[0061]
The fraud monitoring means is provided with a variable display game execution counter 152 that counts a variable display game execution signal from the game control device 100, and increments every time a variable display game execution signal is received, thereby increasing the total number of variable display games. Count.
[0062]
Further, the display control device 150 is provided with an ON timer 151 that detects a firing operation signal from the firing control device 550. The ON timer 151 counts the time during which the firing operation signal from the firing control device 550 is ON. The ON timer 151 is reset when turned OFF, and starts from 0 when turned ON again. The ON timer 151 is also reset by the reset operation of the display control device 150.
[0063]
Then, the unjust monitoring means compares the variation display game execution signal from the game control device 100 with the launch operation signal from the launch control device 550 to determine the legitimacy of the game, If it is determined, a predetermined unjust notice is given.
[0064]
4 to 6 show an example of the unfair act monitoring control performed by the display control device 150, FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a determination process of the firing operation level, and FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram of the firing operation level. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the validity determination process.
[0065]
First, the firing operation level determination process in FIG. 4 is executed at predetermined intervals (for example, every 10 seconds) by timer interruption or the like, and the firing operation level is changed from 0 (no firing state) to level 3 (normal firing). The case of determination in four stages of (state) is shown. However, here, the relationship between the firing operation level and the firing state is as shown in FIG. 7, where LEVEL = 0 is the no-launch state (game operation stopped state), LEVEL = 1 is the first launch state, and LEVEL = 2 is the first. 2 launch state, LEVEL = 3 is the normal launch state.
[0066]
In step S1 of FIG. 4, the value of the ON timer 151 is read and whether or not the firing operation signal is ON for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds or more) continuously from the previous reading, that is, 10 seconds or more. It is determined whether the firing operation has been performed continuously. The determination value of the firing operation signal is desirably equal to the interrupt interval. Here, the determination value is 10 seconds, but the interrupt interval and the predetermined time may be set to arbitrary monitoring intervals.
[0067]
When the firing operation signal is continuously ON for 10 seconds or more, the processing of steps S2 to S4 is performed in order to increase the firing operation level (firing operation state) toward the normal firing state (firing operation level = 3). .
[0068]
That is, in step S2, it is determined whether or not the firing operation level (LEVEL) is less than 3, and if it is less than 3, the process proceeds to step S3 and 1 is added to the firing operation level (LEVEL) to set the firing operation level. Close to normal launch.
[0069]
On the other hand, if the launch operation level is already 3, the process proceeds to step S4 where LEVEL = 3 and the normal launch state is maintained.
[0070]
After step S3 or S4, the ON timer 151 is reset in step S9 to prepare for the next process.
[0071]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1 that the duration of the firing operation signal is less than the predetermined time (10 seconds), the process proceeds from step S5 to step S9, and the firing operation level is set to the no firing state (LEVEL = 0). Or maintain the current firing control level (LEVEL).
[0072]
That is, in step S5, it is determined whether or not the firing operation level is 2 or more. If the firing operation level (LEVEL) is 2 or more, the process proceeds to step S6, and whether the duration of the firing operation signal is 0 second. If it is 0 second (no firing operation), the process proceeds to step S7, LEVEL is decreased by 1 and the firing operation level is brought close to LEVEL 0, and the duration of the firing operation signal is over 0 seconds and less than 10 seconds. If there is, the current launch operation level is maintained, and thereafter, the ON timer 151 is reset in step S10 and the process is terminated.
[0073]
If the firing operation level is less than 2, the process proceeds to step S8 to determine whether or not the firing operation has been stopped for 60 seconds or longer, in other words, whether or not the firing operation signal is OFF for 60 seconds or longer. If the firing operation signal is OFF for 60 seconds or longer, the process proceeds to step S9 to set LEVEL = 0, and the firing operation level is set to the state without firing, and the process proceeds to step S10 to reset the ON timer 151. Then, the process ends.
[0074]
On the other hand, if the duration after the firing operation signal is OFF is less than 60 seconds, the processing is terminated as it is, the ON timer 151 is not reset, and monitoring for a predetermined time (60 seconds in this example) is continued. .
[0075]
With the above processing, the firing operation level is as shown in FIG.
[0076]
FIG. 5 is a transition diagram of the launch operation level when the monitoring interval is 10 seconds, and immediately after the gaming machine is activated, LEVEL = 0 is not in a launch state.
[0077]
If the game ball is fired continuously for 10 seconds from this no-launch state, the firing operation signal is also turned on continuously for 10 seconds, so LEVEL = 1 and the first launch state is established.
[0078]
If the game ball is continuously fired for 10 seconds from this first launch state, the launch operation signal is also turned on continuously for 10 seconds, so that LEVEL = 2 and the second launch state is entered.
[0079]
If the game ball is continuously fired for 10 seconds from this second launch state, the launch operation signal is also turned on continuously for 10 seconds, so LEVEL = 3 and the normal launch state is set.
[0080]
Therefore, when the game ball is fired for 30 seconds continuously from the start of the game, the level of the fire operation increases step by step every 10 seconds, and the state is changed from the no-launch state to the normal launch state.
[0081]
On the other hand, in the transition from the normal firing state side to the no firing state, from the normal firing state to the first firing state, the firing operation level is lowered sequentially when there is no firing operation for 10 seconds continuously. The transition to the no-launch state is performed only when there is no firing operation continuously for a predetermined time of 1 minute (60 seconds) or longer. This corresponds to a so-called stop operation in which the player temporarily stops the launch operation when there are many start memories, and restarts the launch operation after the start memory has been digested to some extent. Since the legitimate game is being played even during the hitting period, the first firing state LEVEL1 is maintained without being in a no firing state.
[0082]
In the above, an example is shown in which the firing operation signal is monitored to be in a continuous state. However, even if an instantaneous (for example, 1 second) interruption of the firing operation occurs, It may be considered.
[0083]
Moreover, instead of monitoring that the firing operation signal is in the continuous state, the stop continuation state of the firing operation signal may be monitored. In this case, an instantaneous (for example, 1 second) firing operation may be monitored. Even if this occurs, it may be regarded as a stop continuation state.
[0084]
Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a legitimacy determination (invalid detection) process performed by the display control apparatus 150, and is executed by a timer interrupt or the like every predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). is there.
[0085]
In step S11, the firing operation level (LEVEL) processed in the flowchart of FIG. 4 is read. In step S12, the current firing state is determined from the read firing operation level with reference to the table of FIG. 7 as described above. .
[0086]
In step S13, the value of the variable display game execution counter 152 is read, and then the execution status of the variable display game is determined in step S14. In step S14, if the value of the variable display game execution counter exceeds 0, it is determined that the variable display game has been executed after the previous process (here, 10 seconds). To do. As will be described later, the variable display game execution counter is reset every time the validity determination process is performed.
[0087]
Next, in step S15, legitimacy is determined from a preset table as shown in FIG. 8 based on the firing operation state and the variation display game execution status.
[0088]
FIG. 8 is a table for determining the validity according to the launch operation state and the variation display game execution status. When the launch operation from the first launch state to the normal launch state is performed, In addition, when the variable display game is not executed in any firing operation state, it is determined as “valid”.
[0089]
On the other hand, when the variation display game is executed when the firing operation state is the no-launch state, it is determined as “illegal”.
[0090]
In step S16, it is determined whether or not the result of the validity determination is valid. If “invalid”, the process proceeds to step S17 to perform a predetermined inappropriate notification process, and then the variable display game is executed in step S18. The counter is reset to end the process, and if it is “valid”, the variable display game execution counter is reset in step S18 to end the process.
[0091]
Here, the notification process of the unjust game in step S17 includes a process performed by the gaming machine or notified to the management device.
[0092]
In the case of playing with a gaming machine, when a variable display game is played when it is determined to be “unfair”, unlike a normal variable display game, for example, an effect that does not normally cause a variable display pattern, for example, The design may be stopped from the beginning, the shape of the design may be changed, or an effect that does not normally occur in the background part, for example, a white background is usually made a prominent color such as black or red. . Moreover, you may make it a change arise in the character which appears. Further, the first notification lamp 31 and the second notification lamp 32 may be turned on or blinked.
[0093]
Alternatively, in FIG. 3, when the display control device 150, the decoration control device 200, and the sound control device 300 are connected and the display control device 150 determines that it is illegal, an inappropriate notification signal is sent to the decoration control device 200 and the sound control device 300. May be sent and an inappropriate notification may be given by each control device.
[0094]
For example, the decoration control device 200 lights or blinks all the places that can be lit during the variation display game, and the sound control device 300 outputs the sound effect at the maximum volume during the variation display game, for example.
[0095]
The legitimacy determination by the above control and the injustice game notification process will be described in detail with reference to the graph of FIG.
[0096]
If the launch operation is continued from time 0 seconds in the figure, the launch operation level gradually increases every 10 seconds, and reaches the normal launch state of LEVEL = 3 when 30 seconds have elapsed. During this time, the execution of the variable display game is always justified.
[0097]
Next, when the launch operation is stopped at 30 seconds, the launch operation level is gradually reduced every 10 seconds and lowered to the first launch state at 50 seconds. During this time, although the launch operation is stopped, the launch operation level is equal to or higher than the first launch state, so it is determined that the variation display game is executed even if it is executed.
[0098]
Further, by maintaining the first firing state until one minute has elapsed from the time point of 50 seconds, the variable display game executed during this time is determined to be a valid game.
[0099]
In other words, when the start-up memory is full at the time of 30 seconds and the launch operation is stopped, a time corresponding to the selected variation display game is required until all the variation display games are consumed, and this time is the game control. Since the apparatus 100 depends on the determined time and varies within a certain range, the shooting operation is performed while the variation display game corresponding to the start-up memory is digested by taking a long time to shift to the no-launch state. Even if it is stopped, it can be determined to be valid.
[0100]
On the other hand, when the first firing state passes for 1 minute, the state shifts to the no-launch state, and when the variable display game is executed in 120 seconds in the figure, the variable display game starts in the no-launch state from the next monitoring period of 130 seconds. Since it is executed, the determination of “unfair” is made, and at the same time, the effect mode of the variable display game is switched to the effect of notifying the inappropriateness, so that the abnormality of the gaming machine can be notified to the surroundings.
[0101]
As described above, an unfair execution of a variable display game is detected by comparing the variable display game execution signal from the game control device 100 as the main control device with the firing operation signal from the launch control device 550 in the subordinate control device. In addition, since illegal game notification processing is performed, it is possible to capture unauthorized games with high accuracy by a single gaming machine, and it is possible to easily identify unauthorized players. Since the control device performs determination and notification of an unfair game, the processing load on the main control device can be reduced.
[0102]
In addition, by using the production of the fluctuating display game for the illegal game notification processing, the content of the production is different from the gaming machine that is playing a legitimate game in the illegal game, so the game store side can easily and quickly perform the fraudster. Since it becomes difficult to identify fraudulent acts inconspicuously, it also becomes a deterrent against fraudsters. Moreover, even if there is a misjudgment, there is no disadvantage to a legitimate player because only the production differs from the surroundings.
[0103]
Furthermore, since the transition from the first launch state to the no-launch state is after monitoring for a predetermined time (here 1 minute) longer than the monitoring interval used for the transition of other launch operation levels, the start-up memory is full. Even if the variable display game is executed when the firing operation is interrupted, it can be determined that the game is a legitimate game, and an erroneous determination can be prevented for an irregular game.
[0104]
In addition, the validity judgment table according to the firing operation state and the variation display game execution situation is set so that the discrimination criteria differ depending on the firing operation state and the variation display game execution situation, so that it is always accurate regardless of the change in the gaming state. It is possible to make a correctness judgment.
[0105]
In addition, although this embodiment showed the example which provides 1 minute time from LEVEL1 to LEVEL0 for every 10 second and LEVEL change for easy explanation, you may set individually for every game machine. For example, assuming the longest variation display game, the longest continuous variation display time when the start memory is maximum is calculated by multiplying the production time by the maximum value of the start memory, and a value longer than that is calculated by LEVEL1. The monitoring time when changing from LEVEL0 to LEVEL0 may be used. Thereby, erroneous detection can be suppressed.
[0106]
FIG. 10 shows an example in which an unfair game is determined using the number of shot balls detected by the shot ball sensor instead of the shot operation signal of the first embodiment. It is the same as the form.
[0107]
In FIG. 10, the output of the launch ball sensor 58 is input to the launch control device 550, and the launch control device 550 sends a launch ball signal to the display control device 150 each time it detects a launch ball.
[0108]
The display control device 150 includes a fired ball counter 153 that counts the number of fired balls in place of the ON timer of the first embodiment. The fired ball counter 153 counts the number of fired balls for each validity determination period. For example, when the validity determination period is 20 seconds, the number of fired balls is counted every 20 seconds.
[0109]
FIG. 11 is a transition diagram of the firing operation level according to the number of balls fired within a predetermined time, and immediately after the game machine is activated, LEVEL = 0 is in a no-launch state.
[0110]
If there are 30 or more shots in 20 seconds from this no-launch state, LEVEL = 1 and the first launch state is entered.
[0111]
If there are more than 30 shots in 20 seconds from this first launch state, LEVEL = 2 and the second launch state is entered.
[0112]
If there are more than 30 shots in 20 seconds from this second launch state, LEVEL = 3 and the normal launch state is entered.
[0113]
Therefore, if a game ball is fired at a rate of 30 shots / 20 seconds for 60 seconds continuously from the start of the game, the firing operation level increases step by step every 20 seconds, from the no-launch state to the normal launch state. Transition.
[0114]
On the other hand, in the transition from the normal launch state to the no launch state, from the normal launch state to the first launch state, when the number of shots for 20 seconds is 20 shots or less, the firing operation level decreases sequentially. When the state where there is no firing continues for 1 minute after entering the state, the state shifts to the state without firing.
[0115]
By combining this firing operation level and the validity determination processing of FIG. 6 of the first embodiment, the same operation and effect as described above can be obtained, and also depending on the number of fired balls per unit time (monitoring time) Validity determination can be performed. If the firing speed varies depending on the type of gaming machine, the number of fired balls per monitoring time may be changed as appropriate.
[0116]
12 and 13 show tables in the case of performing the legitimacy determination process with the number of shot balls per minute (shooting speed).
[0117]
FIG. 12 is another example of the firing operation level determination table shown in FIG. 7 of the first embodiment. In the case of 5 shots / minute or less, there is no firing state, in the case of 10 shots / minute or less, the first firing state, 50 minutes / minute. Below the launch, the second launch state is set, and when it exceeds 50 shots per minute, the normal launch state is assumed.
[0118]
FIG. 13 is another example of the validity determination table shown in FIG. 8 of the first embodiment, in which the validity determination process is performed based on the number of variable display games after the transition to the no-launch state. FIG. 12 shows a case where the firing operation level is determined from the table of FIG. 12 and the number of games per predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) is counted by the variable display game execution counter 152 shown in FIG. 3 of the first embodiment.
[0119]
First, after transitioning from the first launch state to the no-launch state, it is determined that the game is “invalid” when a variable display game of 5 games or more per minute is executed.
[0120]
Further, after the transition from the second launch state to the no launch state, when a variation display game of 8 games or more per minute is executed, it is determined as “unfair”. In the case of transition from the second launch state to the no launch state, considering the case where the starting memory count becomes full and the game is interrupted, the allowable variable display game number is changed from the first launch state to the no launch state. Set more.
[0121]
In other cases, it is determined as “valid”.
[0122]
In the table of FIG. 13, the validity determination process is performed according to the number of variable display games after the no-launch state. Therefore, in an illegal game (particularly, illegality using electromagnetic waves), the number of shot balls is Since it may be performed in a small state, it detects the illegal game in a situation different from the normal game state with higher accuracy, such as a variable display game when the number of shot balls per unit time is small. be able to.
[0123]
In the first and second embodiments, monitoring is always performed. However, when a predetermined reach game is being performed, the monitoring process may be temporarily performed in a predetermined reach state. For example, a variable display game is played for 20 seconds or more. In this case, even a legitimate player concentrates his / her line of sight on reach production and pauses the game (launch operation). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the act of the regular player from being determined as an illegal act.
[0124]
In addition, in the normal gaming state and the specific gaming state (such as a special figure high probability state or a probability variation state in which the normal variation winning device 9 is activated to improve the winning percentage), the determination criterion of validity may be changed. For example, the number of times of opening the normal variable prize-winning device 9 for changing the number of executions of the variable display game, the opening time, etc. change, the variable display game increases, and the launch operation is stopped when the start memory becomes full. In some cases, it is possible to improve the accuracy of determining the validity by providing a criterion for determining the validity for each gaming state.
[0125]
In the above embodiment, the case where the display control device 150 performs the legitimacy determination process as the predetermined subordinate control device has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decoration control device 200 and the sound control device 300 perform the processing. Even if it does, it is the same.
[0126]
In FIG. 10, the output of the launch ball sensor 58 is transmitted to the display control device 150 via the launch control device 550, but the output of the launch ball sensor 58 may be directly input to the display control device 150. .
[0127]
Further, although the number of shot balls is used for the determination of the launch operation level, as shown in FIG. 14, from the collected ball signal from the collected ball counting unit 800 provided on the island facility side of the gaming machine 1 and the replenishment number counting unit 810 May be input to the subordinate control device to determine the firing operation level.
[0128]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine has been described. However, the same operations and effects as described above can be obtained even if the present invention is applied to an alepacchi (arrange pachinko) machine.
[0129]
The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a pachinko machine.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main part of validity determination in the same manner.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a firing operation level determination process performed by the display control device.
FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram of a launch operation level.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of correctness determination processing performed by the display control apparatus.
FIG. 7 is a table showing a relationship between a firing operation level and a firing operation state.
FIG. 8 is a legitimacy determination table corresponding to a launch operation state and a variation display game execution state.
FIG. 9 is a graph showing an example of validity determination, showing a firing operation level, a firing operation, a variation display game execution status, and a relationship between validity and time.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a main part of validity determination according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a state transition diagram of a launch operation level in the same manner.
FIG. 12 is a table showing a relationship between a firing operation level and a firing operation state.
FIG. 13 is a legitimacy determination table according to a launch operation state and a variable display game execution state.
FIG. 14 is a block diagram of an island facility and a gaming machine showing another form of detection of a launch operation state.
[Explanation of symbols]
6 Game board
8 Fluctuation display device
29 Launch ball passage
58 Launch ball sensor
100 game control device
101 Display device
110 Microcomputer for game (main control means)
150 Display control device (subordinate control means)
200 Decoration control device
300 Sound control device
400 Emission control device
550 launch control device

Claims (3)

A launch control device for driving a launch motor in accordance with the operation of the operation unit of the hitting ball launching device to launch a game ball to the game area;
A game control device for executing a variable display game with a variable display means based on the fact that a game ball has won a start winning opening provided in the game area, and performing overall control of the game;
A display control device that performs display control of the variable display means,
The game controller, the winning of the game balls into the startup win hole, and can be stored in the limit a predetermined times in a predetermined storage area as a prize memory, the variable display by the variable display means based on the winning storage In a gaming machine that performs a game and can give a specific gaming value in relation to the result of the variable display game,
The firing control device sends a firing operation signal to the display control device while driving the firing motor,
The game control device, when starting the variation display game, sends a variation display game execution signal to notify the display control device of the start of the variation display game,
The display control device includes inappropriate monitoring means for performing inappropriate monitoring of the variable display game,
The inappropriate monitoring means includes
Game execution status monitoring means for monitoring the execution status of the variable display game;
A launch status monitoring means for monitoring the launch status of the game ball;
Game situation determination means for determining whether or not the variation display game is valid based on monitoring results of the game execution situation monitoring means and the launch situation monitoring means;
An informing means for informing that the variation display game is unfair when it is determined to be unfair by the game situation determining means ;
The game execution status monitoring means counts the number of the variable display games every time a variable display game execution signal is received from the game control device,
The firing status monitoring means has a timer for counting the time during which the firing operation signal is received, and is configured in a plurality of stages from a firing operation stop state to a normal launch state based on the value of the timer every predetermined time Is determined so that the stage of the firing operation state is determined, and the stage of the firing operation state can be shifted to another stage based on the determination result of the firing operation state,
The game situation determination means is based on the counting result of the variable display game by the game execution situation monitoring means and the firing operation state based on the judgment result of the firing operation state at every predetermined time. If the variable display game is executed when the firing operation is stopped, it is determined that the variable display game is invalid,
The launch status monitoring means includes
Based on the value of the timer, when the duration of the firing operation is equal to or longer than the first predetermined time, the stage of the firing operation state is shifted to approach the normal firing state, while based on the value of the timer If the duration of the firing operation is less than a first predetermined time, the stage of the firing operation state is moved closer to the firing operation stopped state, and
The gaming machine , wherein the firing operation state is shifted to the firing operation stopped state only when the firing operation is continuously stopped for a second predetermined time longer than the first predetermined time . The display control device executes a timer interrupt every predetermined period,
The launch status monitoring means monitors the launch status of the game ball by the timer interruption,
The game situation determination means determines whether or not the variation display game is valid by the timer interruption,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein a determination value of the timer of the firing status monitoring unit is set equal to an interrupt interval of the timer interrupt . Directing the notification unit, when the variable display game is judged to be illegal by the game status determination means, an effect is produced in the variable display games, for notifying the unjust that is different from the conventional variable display games The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is switched to a mode .

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