JP4762638B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that prevents fraud.

  In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, an act of inserting a piano wire or the like into the gaming machine to open a winning opening, and a piano ball or the like being inserted into the winning opening is detected as a game ball and paid out. An act or an illegal act of modifying the main control board may be performed.

  In view of this, some conventional gaming machines have been designed to prevent fraudulent acts by inserting a piano wire or the like by eliminating gaps in the gaming machines (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in some conventional gaming machines, a game ball is fired when an illegal act of modifying the main control board is detected so as not to give an illegal profit to a player who has performed an illegal act. There is one in which the operation is stopped (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2003-79845 A JP 2002-325941 A

  However, in such a conventional pachinko gaming machine, if the position of the launch lever is returned after an illegal act of opening a winning opening by inserting a piano wire or the like into the gap of the gaming machine, Because the position of the launch lever cannot be specified, it was difficult to verify fraud. That is, it was not possible to specify to which winning opening the fraudulent act with the piano wire or the like was performed by the position of the launch lever.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that does not give an illegal profit to an unauthorized person and can easily verify the unauthorized action. Yes.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a base frame (for example, the main body frame 2) to which a game board base (for example, the game board base 113) is fixed, and an opening / closing body (opening and closing) disposed on the front side of the base frame. For example, the front door 4), an open / close detection means for outputting an open / close detection signal when detecting whether the open / close body is open or closed, and the open / close body and the game board base have entered. When the object is detected, the touch sensor detects that the intruding object detection means outputs an object detection signal, the main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and the launch lever provided on the launch handle by the touch sensor. Firing control means for performing drive control of the launching device based on the fact that the lever is turned, and the launching device includes a plurality of recesses formed along the turning direction inside the launching lever, Protruding into the recess The firing lever fixing means further comprising: a movable piece for fixing the firing lever at a predetermined rotational position; and a movable piece operating means for moving the movable piece in and out, wherein the main control means includes the When an opening / closing detection signal for detecting a closed state is input from the opening / closing detection means, when an object detection signal is input from the intruding object detection means, it is determined that there is an injustice and the firing control means stops firing. Constituting a fraud determination means for sending a command and a firing handle fixing command, wherein the firing control means, in a state where contact with the firing lever is detected by the touch sensor, from the fraud determination means, When receiving the firing handle fixing command, the driving control of the launching device is stopped, and the launching lever fixing means Operating the movable piece operation means provided to fix said firing lever in a predetermined rotational position, and a thing.

  With this configuration, when an illegal act is detected, the launch of the game ball is stopped and the rotation position of the launch lever is fixed. It can be prevented from being provided, and it becomes easy to verify fraud by fixing the rotation position of the launch lever. For example, in the case of an illegal act of inserting an intruding object aiming at a specific winning opening and adjusting the launch position of the game ball toward the winning opening, after the intruding object is eliminated and the rotation position of the launch lever is returned Then, it is difficult to verify to which winning mouth the illegal act was performed. In the present invention, since the turning position of the launch lever when an illegal act is performed can be specified, it is possible to identify to which winning opening the illegal act is performed and to easily verify the illegal act. It is possible to grasp the contents of the fraudulent act and promptly respond to the fraudulent act. Moreover, since the person who performed the cheating is surprised that the launch lever is fixed, the cheating can be suppressed.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention, when the fraud determination means determines that there is fraud, a fraud signal output means (for example, a signal output terminal 70) that outputs a fraud signal indicating that there is fraud to the hall computer. It is comprised from what comprises.

  With this configuration, it is possible to immediately know on the hall computer whether or not fraudulent activity is being carried out and which gaming machine is being fraudulent. Administrators can respond quickly.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent illegal acts from being given to a fraudulent person and can easily perform the fraud verification.

  1 to 9 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention, showing an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine.

  First, the configuration will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main body frame 2 having an opening 2 a formed on the front surface, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2) incorporated in the main body frame 2, and a main body frame 2. A front door 4 as an opening / closing body provided with a glass member 3 of approximately the same area as the game board 10, an upper plate 6 provided below the main body frame 2, A lower plate 7 and a firing handle 8 provided on the right side of the lower plate 7 are provided.

  A liquid crystal display device 12 and a game board 10 are disposed inside the opening 2 a of the main body frame 2. The game board 10 includes a game board base 113 formed of a translucent member and various game members related to the game. These various game members are composed of a plurality of obstacle nails 112 and a general winning port 21, a large winning port 22, a first starting port 23, and a second starting port 19 shown in FIG. That is, the game board base 113 is fixed by the main body frame 2 as a base frame.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the firing handle 8 includes a firing lever 9 formed in an annular shape. The launch lever 9 is provided so as to be rotatable in the direction of the arrow with respect to the launch handle 8, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch lever 9 by the player. A firing solenoid 68 is provided on the back side of the firing handle 8. Further, projections 9a, 9b, and 9c are provided around the launch lever 9 to prevent slipping and for the player to grasp the rotation angle.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, a locking member 90 having a plurality of recesses 91 disposed along the rotation direction of the firing lever 9 is provided inside the firing lever 9. It is fixed. In addition, a movable piece 92 that enters and exits the recess 91 of the locking member 90 is provided inside the firing lever 9. The movable piece 92 is moved by a fixed solenoid 69. As shown in FIG. 4 (b), the movable piece 92 is configured to fix the firing lever 9 in a state where it enters the recess 91. That is, in a state where the movable piece 92 enters any one of the recesses 91 of the locking member 90, the firing lever 9 is fixed at the rotation position at that time. In the present embodiment, the fixed solenoid 69, the movable piece 92 and the locking member 90 constitute a firing lever fixing means.

  In addition, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided at the peripheral portion of the firing handle 8, and when the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 8 is grasped by the player. It has become.

  When the launching handle 8 is gripped by the player and the launching lever 9 is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the launching motor according to the turning angle and stored in the upper plate 6. Game balls are sequentially fired on the game board 10.

  Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 8 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has grasped the firing handle 8, and the type of sensor such as an optical detection sensor or a thermal detection sensor. It doesn't matter.

  Speakers 51L and 51R are provided above the main body frame 2. The speakers 51L and 51R output various information related to the game by voice, music, or the like.

  In addition, a key member 111 that locks the front door 4 with the front door 4 closed is provided on the front surface of the main body frame 2. Further, in the vicinity of the key member 111, an open / close detection sensor 109 that detects an unlocked state or a locked state of the key member 111 and outputs a detection signal to the main CPU 32 is provided. The open / close detection sensor 109 includes, for example, an electrical contact (not shown) that is closed when the key member 111 is locked, and detects the closed state of the key member 111 when the contact is closed. In the present embodiment, the open / close detection sensor 109 constitutes an open / close detection means.

  Further, an intruding object detection sensor 110 including a photosensor having a light emitting / receiving element is provided between the game board base 113 and the front door. The intruding object detection sensor 110 outputs a detection signal to the main CPU 32 when detecting an intruding object such as a piano wire. The intruding object detection sensor 110 is arranged at a place where the game ball does not move, that is, outside the game area 10a. In the present embodiment, the intruding object detection sensor 110 constitutes an intruding object detection means. Two are provided at the lower end between the game board base 113 and the front door. In the present embodiment, the intruding object detection sensor 110 may be configured by a proximity sensor or a sensor that mechanically detects an intruding object.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of obstacle nails 112 (see FIG. 2) are driven into the front surface of the game board 10, and the launched game balls are guided by guide rails 11 provided on the game board 10. After moving to the upper part of the game board 10, the game board 10 falls down below the game board 10 while changing its traveling direction due to the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above. As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 11 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area 10a.

  A liquid crystal display device 12 as a display means is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 10, and the liquid crystal display device 12 includes a display area 12a, and identification information is variably displayed on the display area 12a. An effect image related to the game is displayed. The entire surface of the game board 10, that is, the game area 10 a may be used as the display area 12 a of the liquid crystal display device 12.

  The identification information displayed by the liquid crystal display device 12 constitutes a decorative symbol in the special symbol game. These pieces of identification information are symbols made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In the case of numbers, for example, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  Here, “variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, “variable display” that is actually changed and “stop display” that is actually stopped and displayed are possible. It is what. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display. Further, a plurality of symbol rows, for example, three rows of identification information are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

  In this liquid crystal display device 12, a plurality of columns of identification information are derived and displayed, and the combination of the plurality of columns of identification information derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, “0” to “9” for each of the plurality of symbol columns). The game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that all of the numbers "" are derived and displayed in a state where all the numbers are aligned.

  In addition, “big hit” is classified into “probable big hit” and “normal big hit” according to the type of identification information constituting the specific stop mode that is a big hit. For example, five types of identification information “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” are “probable variation”, and “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, The five types of identification information “0” are “normal symbols”.

  The “probable big hit” is a relatively advantageous gaming state that occurs when a specific stop mode with “probable change symbols” is achieved. In addition, when “probable big hit” is reached, the probability of jackpot occurrence is high in the general gaming state after the “big hit gaming state” ends.

  On the other hand, the “short time and big hit” is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the probability variation gaming state that occurs when the “non-specific stop mode” in which the “normal symbols” are arranged. In addition, when it becomes “time saving big hit”, after the “big hit gaming state” is finished, it shifts to the time saving gaming state.

  The short-time gaming state means that after the end of the “big hit” gaming state, the decorative symbol is terminated in a short time by a predetermined number of games, for example, 100 rotations, and “○” on the normal symbol display 16 to be described later. This means a gaming state in which when only the light is turned on, the blade members 19a and 19b, which will be described later, are opened for a longer time than in the normal game, and the game can proceed without reducing the number of possessions.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 12 including a liquid crystal display panel is employed as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) May be made of a cathode ray tube, dot LED, segment LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 12 is used as the display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a drum, a belt, a reel, or the like is used as the display means. Also good.

  Further, a special symbol start memory display 13 is provided above the game board 10, and the special symbol start memory display 13 is composed of four holding lamps 13a to 13d. Further, a normal symbol start memory display 14 in the normal symbol game is provided between the hold lamp 13b and the hold lamp 13c, and the normal symbol start memory display 14 is composed of four hold lamps 14a to 14d. .

  A special symbol display 15 is provided between the holding lamp 13b and the holding lamp 13c, and this special symbol display 15 constitutes a special symbol in the special symbol game. These identification information is a pattern made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In the case of a numerical pattern, for example, numbers from “0” to “9” are used. The number corresponding to the decorative design is displayed, and in the case of a deviation, for example, a horizontal line is displayed.

  For example, when “3” is displayed on the special symbol display 15, the decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12 are any of the normal symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, and “0”. When the display is in a uniform manner and “7” is displayed on the special symbol display 15, the decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12 are “1” “3” “5” “7” “ Any of 9 ″ probability variation symbols is displayed.

  When a “horizontal line” is displayed on the special symbol display 15, the decorative symbols are also displayed in an irregular manner. That is, the display type always displayed on the special symbol display 15 corresponds to the display type of the decorative symbol of the display type displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12. In addition, although the symbol to be displayed is defined as described above, the present invention is described in the case of a gaming machine in which the player cannot know whether or not the probability is changed only from the symbol combination (display mode). .

  Also, a normal symbol display 16 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 15, and this normal symbol display 16 is information consisting of normal symbols such as numbers and symbols. An ordinary symbol is composed of a symbol “X”, and includes a lamp 16 a that displays a symbol “◯” and a lamp 16 b that displays a symbol “X”.

  In addition, a round number display 17 is provided in the upper right part of the game board 10, and this round number display 17 displays the number of times of opening of a special winning opening which will be described later.

  Further, pass gates 18 are provided on both sides of the liquid crystal display device 12. When the passing gate 18 detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol displays 16a and 16b is started. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is performed. To stop.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 19a and 19b provided on the left and right sides of the second starting port 19 are in the closed state. It becomes an open state, and it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the second start port 19. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade members 19a and 19b are opened, the blade members 19a and 19b are closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 19.

  In addition, a game ball general winning opening 21 is provided in the lower left and lower right game areas of the game board 10, and the game ball that has won the general winning opening 21 is set by a general winning opening switch 102 (see FIG. 6). Detected. The game area in the vicinity of the general winning opening 21 is provided with a large winning opening 22 as a winning area and a shutter 22a that can be opened and closed with respect to the large winning opening 22, and the large winning opening 22 and the shutter 22a are variable. Constructs a winning device.

  As described above, when the combination of identification information in the liquid crystal display device 12 is a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the variable display of the identification information, and the shutter 22a Driven into an open state that is easy to accept.

  The special winning opening 22 includes a game ball passing area provided with a count switch 101 (see FIG. 6). A predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through the passing area, or The shutter 22a is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses.

  In other words, in the open state, if any of the conditions for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize winning opening 22 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big winning opening 22 is brought into a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game balls.

  Further, a first start port 23 having a first start port switch 104 (see FIG. 6) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 12. When a game ball wins at the first start port 23, a special symbol game on the liquid crystal display device 12 is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which multiple columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner.

  Further, a second starting port 19 having a second starting port switch 105 (see FIG. 6) is provided in the winning area below the first starting port 23. When a game ball is won at the second start port 19, a special symbol game on the liquid crystal display device 12 is started in the same manner as when a game ball is won at the first start port 23, and a plurality of columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner. Transition to the variable display state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is mainly a game ball winning in the first start port 23 or the second start port 19. In addition, it is also a condition that the identification information is derived and displayed. That is, each time the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed.

  Further, in the special symbol game on the liquid crystal display device 12, the condition that the game ball has won the first start port 23 or the second start port 19 during the variable display of the identification information is set as a condition (predetermined variable display hold condition). Execution (start) of variable display of identification information based on winning of a game ball at the first start port 23 or the second start port 19 is suspended.

  When the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied, execution (start) of variable display of the identification information is performed until a predetermined variable display start condition such as the identification information being variably displayed is derived and displayed. Will be put on hold.

  If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. Further, the variable display of the identification information executed when the identification information is derived and displayed is one time.

  For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed, and the remaining 2 The batch is held.

  When execution of variable display of identification information based on winning of a game ball to the first start port 23 or the second start port 19 is suspended, start storage information is stored so that variable display of identification information can be executed later. A predetermined number (for example, 4) is stored as an upper limit in a main RAM 34 (see FIG. 6) described later.

  By storing such start memory information, the variable display of the identification information based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 23 or the second start port 19 is suspended, and the result of the variable display of the identification information is displayed. Information for determination is stored.

  Note that information stored in the main RAM 34 when execution of variable display of identification information based on winning of a game ball at the first start port 23 or the second start port 19 is suspended is referred to as start storage information.

  In general, the number of pieces of starting storage information (so-called “starting storage number”), that is, the number of executions of the variable display of the held identification information is determined by the holding lamp 13a provided in the special symbol starting storage display 13. Displayed by turning on (light emission) to 13d off (extinguishing).

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the passing area and the general area in the first starting port 23, the second starting port 19, the general winning port 21, and the big winning port 22 described above, depending on the type of each winning port. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 6 or the lower plate 7.

  The special symbol start storage device 13 includes holding lamps 13a to 13d as display objects (light emitting bodies), and each of the holding lamps 13a to 13d is configured by one LED (light emitting diode) lamp.

  The holding lamps 13a to 13d have one start memory number because the game ball wins the first start port 23 or the second start port 19 during the display of the variation of the identification information in the identification information game on the liquid crystal display device 12. When it increases (when the start memory information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information is stored in the main RAM 34), it is lit one by one in order from left to right.

  That is, when the hold lamp 13a located at the leftmost position is not lit, in the special symbol game on the liquid crystal display device 12, the game ball is placed at the first start opening 23 or the second start opening 19 while the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. When a winning is awarded and the starting memory number increases by 1, the hold lamp 13a is turned on first, then the hold lamp 13b and the hold lamp 13c are turned on in this order, and the hold lamp 13d is turned on last.

  In addition, an upper limit is set for the number of executions of variable display of identification information held, and in this embodiment, the number of executions of variable display of identification information is held four times. Note that it may be configured such that the execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended without setting an upper limit.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A main control circuit 31 as a game control means includes a main CPU 32, a main ROM (read only memory) 33, a main RAM (read / write memory) 34, etc., which are control means. To control.

  The main CPU 32 is connected to a main ROM 33, a main RAM 34, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 33. Thus, the main CPU 32 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 32 is stored in the main ROM 33. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when determining a jackpot by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored.

  The main CPU 32 performs a random number lottery based on the big hit determination table on the condition that the game ball wins (passes) the first start port 23 or the second start port 19, and determines whether or not to shift to the big hit game state. The game state is determined and the game state is shifted to the big hit game state.

  Further, when the main CPU 32 determines that it is a big hit, the game state after the big hit gaming state is determined as one of the probable gaming state and the short-time gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 32 performs an illegal action when a detection signal for detecting an intruding object is input from the intruding object detection sensor 110 in a state where the detection signal for detecting the closed state of the key member 111 is input from the open / close detection sensor 109. It comes to judge that there was. If the main CPU 32 determines that an illegal act has occurred, the main CPU 32 sends a firing stop command for stopping the firing solenoid 68 to the firing control circuit 62 and a fixing for fixing the firing lever 9 by the movable piece 92. A solenoid operation command for operating the solenoid 69 is sent out. In the present embodiment, the firing stop command and the solenoid operation command are collectively referred to as illegal commands. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 32 constitutes fraud determination means.

  Further, when the main CPU 32 determines that there has been a fraud, the main CPU 32 outputs a fraud signal indicating that there has been a fraud from the signal output terminal 70 to the outside of the gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, the signal output terminal 70 is connected to a hall computer (not shown) and outputs an illegal signal to the hall computer.

  The firing control circuit 62 performs control to stop the operation of the firing solenoid 68 based on a firing stop command from the main CPU 32, and constitutes a firing control means. The firing control circuit 62 performs control for operating the fixed solenoid 69 based on a solenoid operation command from the main CPU 32, and constitutes a fixed control means.

  The detection signals from the open / close detection sensor 109 and the intruding object detection sensor 110 are directly input to the launch control circuit 62 without going through the main CPU 32, and the launch control circuit 62 determines an illegal act and the launch solenoid 68 The stop and fixed solenoid 69 may be actuated.

  The firing control circuit 62 performs control to stop the firing solenoid 68 after a lapse of a predetermined time after receiving the firing stop command from the main CPU 32, and the firing control circuit 62 receives the solenoid operation command from the main CPU 32. Then, control for operating the fixed solenoid 69 may be performed after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The signal output terminal 70 is connected to a hall computer (not shown) and outputs an illegal signal from the CPU 32 described above to the hall computer. As a result, the hall computer can grasp the presence or absence of fraud. In the present embodiment, the signal output terminal 70 constitutes an illegal signal output means.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 33 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

  Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 34 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 32, the main ROM 33, and the main RAM 34 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 34 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 32. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 34 include the following.

  The main RAM 34 includes a control status flag, a normal symbol control status flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize winning prize counter, and a waiting time. A variable relating to an output in which data such as a timer, a special winning opening time timer, data indicating the starting memory number in the special symbol game, data indicating the starting memory number in the normal symbol game, and the like are located. The main RAM 34 is also positioned with data, variables, and the like for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 41 described later.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the control state of the normal symbol game.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining whether or not the special symbol game is successful. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game is winning.

  The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when the result of the special symbol game is not determined to be winning. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information.

  These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 32 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 32 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing.

  In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 32 stores and updates the random number counter to increase by “1” according to the program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a random number generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 31 and the sub control circuit 41. The big prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 22a and opening the big prize opening 22. The timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 34 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU or the like itself may include a timer. good.

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 22 is opened in a big hit gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 22 during one round and passed through the count switch 101.

  In addition, the data indicating the starting memory number is held when the game ball is won at the first starting port 23 or the second starting port 19 but the variation display of the identification information cannot be performed. The number of times the identification information is changed (including the start memory number) is indicated.

  In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored in the main RAM 34.

  The special symbol storage area stores data such as a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game by the liquid crystal display device 12, a jackpot symbol random number value, clear data, etc., and the special symbol storage area There is a special symbol storage area (4) from (0).

  In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data (starting storage information) corresponding to the variable display executed after the currently executed variable display is completed. .

  That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the current variable display is not executed and a hold for executing the variable display is also performed. It will not be.

  When the variable display of the current identification information is finished, each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is transferred from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area ( 3), and clear data is stored in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 34 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 31 also includes a command output port 37 for supplying commands to the initial reset circuit 35 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, the lamp control circuit 36, and the sub-control circuit 41. The initial reset circuit 35, command lamp control circuit 36, and command output port 37 are connected to the main CPU 32.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 31. For example, the count switch 101, the general winning opening switch 102, the passing gate switch 103, the first starting port switch 104, the second starting port switch 105, the movable A member solenoid 106, a special prize opening solenoid 107, an open / close detection sensor 109, an intruding object detection sensor 110, a backup clear switch 108, and the like are connected.

  The count switch 101 is provided in a passing area at the special winning opening 22, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball passes through this passing area.

  The general winning opening switch 102 is provided in the general winning opening 21, and the general winning opening switch 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball passes through the general winning opening 21. .

  The passage gate switch 103 is provided in the passage gate 18, and the passage gate switch 103 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball passes through the passage gate 18.

  The first start port switch 104 is provided in the first start port 23. The first start port switch 104 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit when a game ball wins the first start port 23. 31.

  The second start port switch 105 is provided in the second start port 19, and this second start port switch 105 sends a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit when a game ball wins the second start port 19. 31.

  The movable member solenoid 106 is connected to the blade members 19a and 19b shown in FIG. 2 via a link member (not shown), and opens the blade members 19a and 19b in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32. State or closed.

  The big prize opening solenoid 107 is connected to the shutter 22a shown in FIG. 2, and drives the shutter 22a in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32, so that the big prize opening 22 is opened or closed.

  The open / close detection sensor 109 is provided in the vicinity of the key member 111 disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 2 as described above, and the front door 4 is opened or closed based on the unlocked state or the locked state of the key member 111. This is detected and a detection signal is output to the main CPU 32.

  The intruding object detection sensor 110 includes a photo sensor having a light receiving element, and outputs a detection signal to the main CPU 32 when an intruding object such as a piano wire is detected.

  The backup clear switch 108 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The lamp control circuit 36 is connected to the special symbol start memory display 13, the normal symbol start memory display 14, the special symbol display 15, the normal symbol display 16, and the round number display 17. Performs the lighting display control of the special symbol start memory display 13, the normal symbol start memory display 14, the special symbol display 15, the normal symbol display 16, and the round number display 17 based on the drive signal from the main CPU 32.

  Further, a payout control circuit 61 is connected to the main control circuit 31, and a payout device 65 for paying out game balls is connected to the payout control circuit 61.

  In addition, a launch control circuit 62 is connected to the main control circuit 31, and a launch device 67 and a launch handle 8 are connected to the launch control circuit 62 as game ball launching means for launching a game ball. .

  In addition, a ball lending operation panel 63 is provided below the front door 4, and this ball lending operation panel 63 is connected to a card unit 64 provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A prepaid card (or cash) is inserted into the card unit 64, and a payout signal for a game ball corresponding to a certain amount is transmitted to the payout control circuit 61 in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation panel 63. . When the payout signal from the card unit 64 is input, the payout control circuit 61 causes the payout device 65 to pay out a certain number of game balls.

  In addition, the launch control circuit 62 controls the launch of the game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 67. The ball lending operation panel 63 also performs a card withdrawal operation (or cash refund operation).

  Further, the launching device 67 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above, and the launching handle 8 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction. When this is done, electric power is supplied to the launch motor according to the rotation angle, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 6 are sequentially launched into the game area 10a by the launch motor.

  A sub control circuit 41 is connected to the command output port 37. The sub control circuit 41 controls the sub CPU 42, the program ROM 43, the display control circuit 45 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 12, the sound control circuit 50 that performs control related to sound generated from the speakers 51L and 51R, and the decoration lamp 54. A lamp control circuit 53 is provided, and an effect corresponding to the progress of the game is executed in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 31. Although the decorative lamp 54 is not shown, it is provided on the front door 4.

  A program ROM 43, a work RAM 44, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 42, and the sub CPU 42 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 43.

  In particular, the sub CPU 42 controls the sub control circuit 41 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 31. The sub CPU 42 functions as various means described later.

  In the program ROM 43, a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 42 is stored, and in addition, various tables such as a table for making decisions regarding effects are also stored. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 43 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

  The work RAM 44 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 42. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the work RAM 44 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 42. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 45 includes an image data ROM 46, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 47, a D / A conversion circuit 48, and a VRAM (video ram) 49.

  The image data ROM 46 stores various image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12 such as decorative symbol image data indicating decorative symbols, background image data, presentation image data, and the like. It is read in accordance with an image display command supplied from the CPU 42.

  The VDP 47 reads various image data in the image data ROM 46 according to the parameters set by the sub CPU 42 and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

  The D / A conversion circuit 48 performs D / A conversion on the image data generated by the VDP 47 and displays it on the liquid crystal display device 12. The VRAM 49 is used as a temporary storage unit when an image is formed by the VDP 47.

  The audio control circuit 50 is composed of a sound source IC (not shown) that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM (not shown) that stores various audio data, and the like. The voice control circuit 50 selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in accordance with a voice generation command supplied from the sub CPU 42. The audio control circuit 50 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, amplifies the audio signal, and generates audio from the speakers 51L and 51R.

  The lamp control circuit 53 includes a drive circuit (not shown) for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM (not shown) in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns and the like are stored, and the like. Based on a command supplied from the CPU 42, light emission control of the decoration lamp 54 is performed.

  Next, processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 and 8 are control programs executed by the main CPU 32, and this control program is stored in the main RAM 34.

  In the main process shown in FIG. 7, first, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup recovery processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S1). Next, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information is executed (step S2).

  Further, the main CPU 32 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. A system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 is executed in accordance with a clock pulse generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the system timer interrupt process. In FIG. 8, first, the main CPU 32 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1” (step S11).

  Next, an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the first starting port 23 and the second starting port 19, the ball gate 18 and the general winning port 21 is executed (step S12).

  In this process, the main CPU 32 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 34 data indicating that a game ball is to be paid out (prize ball) on condition that the game ball has won a variety of winning holes.

  In the process of step S12, detection signals from the open / close detection sensor 109 and the intruding object detection sensor 110 are input to the main CPU 32.

  Next, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 31 and the sub control circuit 41, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 22 that is opened when a big hit occurs, Various timer update processes are executed (step S13).

  Next, the main CPU 32 performs a game information output process for outputting a fraud signal to the hall computer when it is determined that there has been a fraudulent action based on the detection signal input in step S12 (step S14).

  Next, port output processing is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to the solenoid, motor, etc. (step S15). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 41. Specifically, as these various commands, a gaming state command indicating whether the gaming state is a normal gaming state or a special gaming state (big hit gaming state), a probability changing command indicating whether it is a probability changing gaming state, Time-short command indicating whether it is a short-time gaming state, a probability change notification command for notifying that it is a probability-changing gaming state, a time-shorting notification command for notifying that it is a short-time gaming state, and a game mode condition (command) during a big hit game For example, a conditional effect command is included. In the command output process, the main CPU 32 sends an unauthorized command, that is, a firing stop command and a solenoid operation command to the firing control circuit 62 when it is determined that there has been an unauthorized act based on the detection signal input in step S12. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

  Then, in the process of step S <b> 17, the main CPU 32 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 65 to perform a prize ball to the payout control circuit 61.

  Further, the main CPU 32 supplies to the payout control circuit 61 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

  FIG. 9 shows a launch control process executed by the launch control circuit 62.

  First, the firing control circuit 62 determines whether or not the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 8 is on (step S21). When this determination is “NO”, the firing control process is terminated, and when the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S <b> 22, the launch control circuit 62 determines whether an illegal command has been received from the main CPU 62. If this determination is “NO”, the firing solenoid 68 is driven (step S23). On the other hand, if the determination in step S22 is “YES”, the firing solenoid 68 is stopped (step S24), and then the fixed solenoid 69 is driven (step S25). As described above, in the firing control process, the firing control circuit 62 stops the firing solenoid 68 when an illegal command is received from the main CPU 32 while the player is touching the firing handle 8 based on the detection signal of the touch sensor. Then, the launch of the game ball is stopped, and the fixed solenoid 69 is driven to put the movable piece 92 into the recess 91 of the locking member 90 and fix the launch lever 9.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is detected whether the fixed solenoid 69 that fixes the firing lever 9 at a predetermined position, the locking member 90, the movable piece 92, and the front door 4 are open or closed. The opening / closing detection sensor 109, the intruding object detection sensor 110 that outputs an object detection signal when an object that has entered between the front door 4 and the game board base 113 is detected, and the opening / closing detection sensor 109 detect the closed state. When the main CPU 32 determines that there is an injustice based on the fact that the intruding object detection sensor 110 has detected an object, and when the main CPU 32 determines that there is an injustice, the launch of the game ball by the launching device 67 is stopped. In addition to performing the control, when the main CPU 32 determines that there is a fraud, the firing lever 9 is fixed by the fixed solenoid 69, the locking member 90, and the movable piece 92. Gosuru and a firing control circuit 62.

  For this reason, when the main CPU 32 detects that an illegal act has been performed, the launch of the game ball is stopped and the rotation position of the launch lever 9 is fixed. It is possible to prevent illegal acts from being provided to the actor, and it becomes easy to verify the illegal behavior by fixing the rotation position of the launch lever 9. For example, in the case of an improper act of inserting an intruding object such as a piano wire aiming at a specific winning opening and adjusting the launch position of the game ball toward the winning opening, the intruding object is eliminated and the rotation position of the launch lever 9 After the is returned, it is difficult to verify to which winning mouth the illegal act was performed. In the present invention, since the turning position of the launch lever 9 when an illegal act is performed can be specified, it is possible to specify to which winning opening the illegal act is performed and to easily verify the illegal act. It is possible to grasp the contents of the fraudulent act and promptly respond to the fraudulent act. Moreover, since the person who performed the cheating is surprised that the launch lever 9 is fixed, the cheating can be suppressed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the intruding object detection sensor 110 is provided outside the game area 10a where the game ball does not move.

  Therefore, there is no possibility that the intruding object detection sensor 110 erroneously detects the game ball as an intruding object, and the intruding object can be detected before the intruding object reaches the game area 10a that affects the prize ball or the like. .

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when the main CPU 32 determines that there is a fraud, the signal output terminal 70 that outputs a fraud signal indicating that there is a fraud to the hall computer is provided.

  For this reason, it is possible to immediately know on the hall computer whether or not fraudulent acts are being performed and which gaming machines are being fraudulent, and Administrators can react quickly.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the launch control circuit 62 performs control for stopping the launch of the game ball by the launch device 67 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the main CPU 32 determined that there was fraud, and the main CPU 32. After the predetermined time has elapsed since it was determined that there was fraud, the fixed solenoid 69, the locking member 90, and the movable piece 92 are controlled to fix the firing lever 9.

  For this reason, since the launch of the game ball is stopped a predetermined time after the cheating is performed and the launch lever 9 is fixed, the cheating person can be shaken and the cheating can be suppressed. In addition, while the fraudster continues the game until the launch of the game ball is stopped, the manager of the hall can obtain time for taking measures such as securing the fraudster.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the launching handle of the pachinko machine of one embodiment (A), (b) is a figure which shows the internal structure of the launching handle of the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment Front view of game board of pachinko machine of one embodiment 1 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit and a sub control circuit configured in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment; The flowchart which shows the main process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment The flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment The flowchart which shows the launch control process performed in the launch control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 Body frame (base frame)
4 Front door (opening / closing body)
8 Launch handle (Launch handle)
9 Launch lever (launch lever)
32 Main CPU (fraud determination means)
62 Firing control circuit (firing control means, fixed control means)
67 Launching device (game ball launching means)
69 Fixed solenoid (launching lever fixing means)
70 Signal output terminal (illegal signal output means)
90 Locking member (launching lever fixing means)
92 Movable piece (launching lever fixing means)
109 Open / close detection sensor (open / close detection means)
110 Intruder detection sensor (Intruder detection means)
113 game board base (game board base)

Claims (2)

A base frame to which the game board base is fixed;
An opening / closing body disposed on the front side of the base frame so as to be freely opened and closed;
An open / close detection means for outputting an open / close detection signal when detecting whether the open / close body is open or closed;
An intruding object detection means for outputting an object detection signal when detecting an object intruding between the opening / closing body and the game board base;
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
It is detected by the touch sensor that the player has gripped the launch lever provided in the launch handle, and comprises a launch control means for performing drive control of the launch device based on the turning operation of the launch lever.
The launcher is
A plurality of recesses formed along the direction of rotation inside the firing lever;
A movable piece that enters and exits the recess and fixes the firing lever at a predetermined rotational position;
A movable piece operating means for moving the movable piece in and out;
The main control means includes
When an open / close detection signal for detecting a closed state is input from the open / close detection means, if an object detection signal is input from the intruding object detection means, it is determined that there is an injustice and the launch control means is fired. Configure fraud determination means to send stop command and firing handle fixed command,
The firing control means includes
In a state where contact with the launch lever is detected by the touch sensor, when receiving the launch stop command and the launch handle fixing command from the fraud determination unit, the drive control of the launch device is stopped, A game machine characterized by operating a movable piece operating means provided in the firing lever fixing means to fix the firing lever at a predetermined rotational position . 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising fraudulent signal output means for outputting a fraud signal indicating that fraud has occurred to the hall computer when the fraud determination means determines that fraud has occurred .

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