JP5140254B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine in which a winning device having a plurality of stages is provided on the surface of a gaming board.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, as a pachinko gaming machine, there is known a pachinko gaming machine in which a winning device formed by arranging a plurality of stages in a hierarchical manner is provided at the center of the board surface of the gaming board (see, for example, Patent Document 1). . In this pachinko machine, the pachinko balls introduced into the winning device from the entrance of the ball roll on each stage in sequence, and win the special winning opening provided in the winning device, so that the large A special gaming state in which a winning opening is opened is set, and a large number of pachinko balls are continuously paid out in a large winning opening having a wide opening, whereby a large amount of pachinko balls are paid out.

Each stage is formed with a hitting opening and a slipping opening as means for distributing either a pachinko ball to the next stage or discharging from the winning device. The pachinko ball that has entered the winning mouth is guided to the next stage provided below the stage. The outflow opening communicates with the ball discharge path, and the pachinko ball that has entered the outflow opening passes through the ball discharge path and is collected into the machine of the pachinko machine.
The pachinko ball guided into the winning device is not guided to the next stage, but is discharged from the winning device to the outside of the winning device, or is sequentially guided from the winning mouth to the next stage, and the predetermined stage. Enter the special prize opening provided at.

JP 2005-304556 A

In this type of pachinko machine, when pachinko balls launched on the board are introduced one after another into the winning device, a plurality of pachinko balls rush into the winning and unsealing holes of each stage. Troubles such as ball clogging may occur on the stage.
Furthermore, among players, there is an unauthorized player called Goto, for example, illegally opening the glass door that covers the board surface and forcing a number of pachinko balls to any stage or special prize opening There is also a risk of fraudulent acts such as insertion.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine having the above-described configuration, when a trouble such as a ball clogging occurs in the winning device, the player needs to call a staff member to solve the trouble, and it takes time to solve the trouble.
In addition, when a fraudulent act is performed, this fraudulent act cannot be automatically detected. Therefore, it is necessary for the attendant to constantly visit the game hall to monitor the player, which increases the burden on the attendant.

The present invention has been made paying attention to the above-mentioned problems. By effectively monitoring the game state of each stage in the winning device and performing a predetermined notification effect, the player's interest in the game is enhanced. , By effectively monitoring the gaming state of each stage in the winning device and generating troubles such as ball clogging in the winning device and automatically detecting fraud, reducing troubles and burdens on staff The purpose is to provide a pachinko machine that realizes the above.

Pachinko game machine according to the present invention, a ball entrance opening can be introduced a pachinko balls flowing down on the game board, a pachinko ball which is introduced from the ball entrance opening, special pay that triggers the special gaming state by ball entrance and a winning device having a stage of multi-stage to induce the mouth, in the final stage the special winning hole is provided in each stage except the last stage, the induction for inducing pachinko balls to the next stage A mouth and a discharge port for discharging a pachinko ball are provided outside the winning device . The pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention detects a pachinko ball introduced into each stage and outputs a detection signal, a detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball derived from each stage and outputs a detection signal, And a detection means comprising a counting means for counting the number of pachinko spheres present on each stage based on detection signals from the respective detection sensors, and based on the ball value of the pachinko sphere detected by the detection means, Monitoring means for monitoring which of the plurality of stages a pachinko ball is present, and an output means for executing different notification effects for each stage depending on the stage where the pachinko ball is present If the monitoring means determines that pachinko balls are present on a plurality of stages, the step closer to the special prize opening is performed. Output means is controlled such that the notification effect targeting the pachinko balls are present in the di is performed.

In the above-described configuration of the present invention, the "multiple stages" include a plurality of stages in stages, such as a plurality of stages arranged in a hierarchy or a plurality of stages arranged side by side. Includes arranged ones.
The “special game state” is, for example, a state realized by opening a special winning opening provided on the board surface, or a state in which the symbols of the variable display device provided on the board surface are variably displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various conditions may be considered as long as they are advantageous to the player, such as a state where the probability of winning the so-called “big hit” is changed to a higher probability than usual.

In the above-described configuration of the present invention, the counting means can be realized by a dedicated hardware circuit, or can be realized by a programmed computer.

According to the present invention , the progress state of each pachinko ball to each stage is clarified, and when there are pachinko balls in a plurality of stages, the stage closer to the final stage provided with the special winning opening is provided. Since the notification effect is given preferentially about the existing pachinko balls, the player can see with interest whether the pachinko ball will enter the special prize opening , and improve the player's interest in the game Can do.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the monitoring means further monitors the clogging of the pachinko spheres in each stage based on the ball values of the pachinko spheres detected by the detection means. When the sphere value is compared with the reference value and the sphere value is greater than the reference value, it is determined that pachinko balls are clogged in the corresponding stage, and from the stage where the ball clogging is determined to occur. The output means notifies the ball clogging monitoring result on the condition that no pachinko ball is present on the stage close to the special prize opening .

In this embodiment, whether or not pachinko balls are clogged in each stage is determined based on the number of pachinko balls present on each stage detected by the detection means. When the number of spheres reaches a determination reference value (for example, 10), it is determined that pachinko balls are clogged in the corresponding stage. According to this embodiment, whether or not a pachinko ball is clogged is automatically detected at each stage, and the result is output by an alarm or the like, so that the player simply stops the game and waits. , Can receive maintenance by an attendant.
In addition, a warning or the like is output that a ball is clogged on the condition that there is no pachinko ball in a stage closer to the final stage where the special prize opening is provided than the stage in which the ball is clogged. So, if a pachinko ball is present in a stage closer to the final stage than the stage where the ball is clogged, the player must check whether the pachinko ball will win the special prize opening before receiving maintenance. Can be viewed with interest.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the monitoring means further monitors fraud based on a ball value of a pachinko ball detected by the detection means. When the ball value becomes negative, it is determined that an illegal act has been performed in the corresponding stage, and the monitoring result of the illegal act is notified by the output means.

In this embodiment, when a pachinko ball is illegally thrown onto each stage from the outside, the ball value of the pachinko ball existing on each stage detected by the detection means becomes negative. When the ball value becomes negative, it is determined that an illegal act has been performed at the corresponding stage. According to this embodiment, it is automatically detected whether or not fraudulent activity is performed in each stage, and the result is output by an alarm or the like, so the burden on the attendant is reduced.
In addition, when it is determined by the monitoring means that an illegal act has been performed at any stage, the winning of the special prize opening is invalidated, thereby preventing the payout of the winning ball due to the illegal act thereafter. .

In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the output means includes an imaging device provided for each stage for imaging the state of a pachinko ball traveling through each stage, and each imaging device provided on the board surface of the game board. And an image display unit that displays an image picked up by the monitor, and when the pachinko ball is determined to be present on a plurality of stages by the monitoring means, it is present on a stage closer to the special prize opening. An output device is controlled so that an image pickup device provided on the stage is activated for the pachinko sphere being activated and an image picked up by the image pickup device is displayed on the image display unit .

According to this embodiment, for example, when it is determined by the monitoring means that a pachinko sphere is present on any stage, the imaging device provided on that stage is activated, and the imaging device Since the image captured by is displayed on the image display unit, the distribution situation of the pachinko balls, which is usually difficult to see from outside, becomes obvious at a glance, and the player can use the pachinko balls as a guide port, a discharge port, or a special prize. You can see in any of your mouths with interest.
In addition, for example, when it is determined by the monitoring unit that a ball is clogged at any stage, an imaging device provided at that stage is activated, and an image captured by the imaging device is displayed. Since it is displayed on the image display unit, the player and the staff can quickly visually check the situation of the ball clogging.

According to the present invention, the game state of each stage in the winning device is effectively monitored and a notification effect is provided, so that the player's interest in the game can be enhanced. In addition, by effectively monitoring the gaming state of each stage in the winning device, troubles such as ball clogging in the winning device and fraudulent acts can be automatically detected, which eliminates troubles and burdens on staff. It is reduced.

FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an embodiment of the present invention.
The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the drawing is provided with a game board 2 having a circular game area on the front surface of the machine body. A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven into the front surface of the game board 2. Below the game board 2, an upper plate 3, a lower plate 4, and a pachinko ball firing handle 5 are provided. In addition, two speakers 7 that emit sound effects and the like are arranged on both sides of the upper plate 3. The game board 2 is covered with a protective glass plate 13, and a lighting effect lamp 15 (shown in FIG. 4) and the like are provided around the board.

  Prior to the game, the upper plate 3 is used to insert a plurality of pachinko balls, and the upper plate 3 has a pachinko ball take-in port (not shown) and a prize ball discharge port 6. Communicate. The inside of the lower plate 4 communicates with a prize ball discharge port 6, and when the upper plate 3 is full, a prize ball is discharged from the discharge port 6 of the lower plate 4. The launch handle 5 is for driving a hitting unit (not shown) to launch a pachinko ball taken from the take-in port onto the game board 2.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a winning device 8 is disposed at the center position, and an image display unit 9 is disposed at an upper position on the game board 2 as shown in FIG. A large winning opening 10 is provided below the winning device 8, and an out opening 11 for taking out balls is provided at a lower position in the center. Furthermore, a normal winning opening 12 (four in the illustrated example) is provided at appropriate positions on the surface of the game board 2.

  The winning device 8 includes a box-shaped case 80 whose front is open. The box-shaped case 80 has five stages in the vertical direction (hereinafter referred to as “first stage 100”, “second stage 200”, “third stage” from the top) by inclined plates 81, 82, 83, 84, 85. 300 ”,“ fourth stage 400 ”, and“ fifth stage 500 ”).

The uppermost first stage 100 leads to the entrance 86. Around the entrance 86, a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven into the surface of the game board 2, and a pachinko ball is received from the entrance 86 with a predetermined probability by the obstacle nails. 8 can enter.
The entrance 86 is provided with a count sensor 20S (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a pachinko ball into the winning device 8. When the passage of the pachinko sphere is detected by the count sensor 20S, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40, which will be described later, and the number of pachinko spheres that have entered the first stage 100 is managed.

Pachinko balls that have entered the entrance 86 are guided to the first stage 100. The inclined plate 81 is provided with a predetermined gradient so that the right side is lower than the left side in the drawing, and the pachinko ball guided to the first stage 100 moves on the inclined plate 81 from the left to the right in FIG. It rolls.
As shown in FIG. 3A, a large number of obstacle nails 87 are erected on the upper surface of the inclined plate 81 so that the path of the pachinko balls that roll on the inclined plate 81 changes variously. It has become.

  At the lower end of the inclined plate 81, a guide port (hereinafter referred to as “hit”) 101 for guiding the pachinko ball to the lower stage and a discharge port for discharging the pachinko ball to the outside of the winning device 8 ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as “offset port”) 102. The contact 101 communicates with the second stage 200 one stage below. The pachinko ball that has entered the contact hole 101 falls onto the inclined plate 82 and is guided to the second stage 200. Further, the breakout opening 102 communicates with a detachment passage (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 2. The pachinko balls that have entered the breakout opening 102 are discharged out of the winning device 8 from the ball outlet 14 (shown in FIG. 2) provided on the surface of the game board 2 through the release passage.

The contact hole 101 is provided with a count sensor 21S for detecting the passage of a pachinko ball. When the passage of the pachinko sphere is detected by the count sensor 21S, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40, which will be described later, and the number of pachinko spheres that have passed the first stage 100 and the pachinko that has entered the second stage 200. The number of spheres is managed.
An out sensor 25S is provided at the outlet 102. When the out sensor 25S detects the entrance of the pachinko ball into the outlet 102, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40 to be described later, and the pachinko released from the first stage 100 to the outside of the winning device 8 is output. The number of spheres is managed.

  Further, on the first stage 100, a micro camera 61 capable of photographing a situation in which a pachinko ball introduced from the entrance 86 rolls on the inclined plate 81 toward the hit mouth 101 or the off-going mouth 102. Is provided. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 (1), the micro camera 61 is disposed on the right side wall of the winning device 8, and the pachinko balls are distributed to the hitting opening 101 and the off-off opening 102. However, I am shooting close-up.

The inclined plate 82 is provided with a predetermined gradient so that the left side is lower than the right side in the drawing, and the pachinko balls guided to the second stage 200 are on the inclined plate 82 in FIGS. 2 and 3 (2). Roll from right to left.
A large number of obstacle nails 87 are erected on the upper surface of the inclined plate 82, and the path of the pachinko balls that roll on the inclined plate 82 changes variously.

  At the lower end portion of the inclined plate 82, a contact hole 201 and a slipper opening 202 are formed. The contact 201 communicates with the third stage 300 that is one stage below. The pachinko ball that has entered the contact hole 201 falls onto the inclined plate 83 and is guided to the third stage 300. Further, the disconnecting port 202 communicates with a disengagement passage (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 2. The pachinko balls that have entered the outlet 202 are discharged out of the winning device 8 from the ball outlet 14 (shown in FIG. 2) through the escape passage.

The contact hole 201 is provided with a count sensor 22S for detecting the passage of a pachinko ball. When the passage of the pachinko sphere is detected by the count sensor 22S, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40, which will be described later, and the number of pachinko spheres that have successfully passed the second stage 200 and the pachinko that has entered the third stage 300. The number of spheres is managed.
An out sensor 26 </ b> S is provided at the outlet 202. When the out sensor 26S detects the entrance of the pachinko ball into the outlet 202, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40, which will be described later, and the pachinko released from the second stage 200 to the outside of the winning device 8. The number of spheres is managed.

  In addition, the second stage 200 has a micro camera 62 capable of photographing the situation in which the pachinko ball guided from the first stage 100 rolls on the inclined plate 82 toward the contact hole 201 or the off-hole 202. Is provided. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 (2), the micro camera 62 is disposed on the left side wall of the winning device 8, and the pachinko balls are distributed to the hitting opening 201 and the slipping opening 202. However, I am shooting close-up.

The inclined plate 83 is provided with a predetermined gradient so that the right side is lower than the left side in the drawing, and the pachinko balls guided to the third stage 300 are moved on the inclined plate 83 in FIGS. 2 and 3 (3). Roll from left to right.
A large number of obstacle nails 87 are erected on the upper surface of the inclined plate 83 so that the path of the pachinko balls that roll on the inclined plate 83 changes variously.

  At the lower end portion of the inclined plate 83, a contact hole 301 and a slip port 302 are formed. The contact 301 communicates with the fourth stage 400 that is one stage below. The pachinko ball that has entered the contact hole 301 falls onto the inclined plate 84 and is guided to the fourth stage 400. Further, the disconnect port 302 communicates with a detachment passage (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 2. The pachinko balls that have entered the outlet 302 are discharged out of the winning device 8 from the ball outlet 14 (shown in FIG. 2) through the escape passage.

The contact hole 301 is provided with a count sensor 23S for detecting the passage of a pachinko ball. When the passage of the pachinko sphere is detected by the count sensor 23S, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40, which will be described later, and the number of pachinko spheres that have passed the third stage 300 and the pachinko that has entered the fourth stage 400. The number of spheres is managed.
An out sensor 27 </ b> S is provided at the outlet 302. When the out sensor 27S detects the entrance of the pachinko ball into the detachment port 302, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40, which will be described later, and the pachinko released from the third stage 300 to the outside of the winning device 8 is output. The number of spheres is managed.

  Further, on the third stage 300, a micro camera 63 capable of photographing the situation in which the pachinko sphere guided from the second stage 200 rolls on the inclined plate 83 toward the contact hole 301 or the off-hole 302. Is provided. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 (3), the micro camera 63 is arranged on the right side wall of the winning device 8, and the pachinko balls are distributed to the hitting hole 301 and the slipping hole 302. However, I am shooting close-up.

The inclined plate 84 is provided with a predetermined gradient so that the left side is lower than the right side in the drawing, and the pachinko ball guided to the fourth stage 400 is on the inclined plate 84 in FIGS. 2 and 3 (4). Roll from right to left.
A number of obstacle nails 87 are erected on the upper surface of the inclined plate 84, and the path of the pachinko balls that roll on the inclined plate 84 changes variously.

  At the lower end portion of the inclined plate 84, a contact hole 401 and a slip port 402 are formed. The contact hole 401 communicates with the fifth stage 500 that is one stage below. The pachinko ball that has entered the contact hole 401 falls onto the inclined plate 85 and is guided to the fifth stage 500. Further, the breakout port 402 communicates with a release passage (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 2. The pachinko balls that have entered the slip-off port 402 are discharged out of the winning device 8 through the ball outlet 14 (shown in FIG. 2) through the escape passage.

The contact hole 401 is provided with a count sensor 24S for detecting passage of a pachinko ball. When the passage of the pachinko sphere is detected by the count sensor 24S, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40, which will be described later, and the number of pachinko spheres that have passed the fourth stage 400 and the pachinko that has entered the fifth stage 500. The number of spheres is managed.
An out sensor 28S is provided at the outlet 402. When the out sensor 28S detects the entrance of the pachinko ball into the outlet 402, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40 described later, and the pachinko released from the fourth stage 400 to the outside of the winning device 8 is output. The number of spheres is managed.

  Further, on the fourth stage 400, the micro camera 64 capable of photographing the situation in which the pachinko sphere guided from the third stage 300 rolls on the inclined plate 84 toward the contact hole 401 or the slipping hole 402. Is provided. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 (4), the micro camera 64 is disposed on the left side wall of the winning device 8, and the pachinko balls are distributed to the hitting hole 401 and the slipping hole 402. However, I am shooting close-up.

The inclined plate 85 is provided with a predetermined gradient so that the right side is lower than the left side in the drawing, and the pachinko balls guided to the fifth stage 500 are on the inclined plate 85 in FIGS. 2 and 3 (5). Roll from left to right.
A large number of obstacle nails 87 are erected on the upper surface of the inclined plate 85 so that the path of the pachinko balls that roll on the inclined plate 85 changes variously.

  At the lower end portion of the inclined plate 85, a special winning opening 501 and two off holes 502, 502 are formed. When a pachinko ball enters the special winning opening 501, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and a “big hit” is established, and a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as advantageous) for the player (to be described later). , “A jackpot state”) is set, and the player can enjoy the benefits of the jackpot state.

  In addition, each of the outlets 502 communicates with a detachment passage (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 2. The pachinko balls that have entered each of the outlets 502 are discharged out of the winning device 8 from the ball outlet 14 (shown in FIG. 2) through the escape passage.

The special prize opening 501 is provided with a special prize opening sensor S6 for detecting passage of a pachinko ball. When the passage of the pachinko sphere is detected by the special prize opening sensor S6, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40 via the relay board 36 described later, and the number of pachinko spheres that have passed the fifth stage 500 safely is obtained. Managed.
Each sensor outlet 502 is provided at each of the aforementioned outlets 502. When each out sensor 29S detects the entrance of each pachinko ball into each of the outlets 502, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40 via the relay board 36, which will be described later, from the fifth stage 500 to the winning device 8 The number of pachinko spheres released to the outside is managed.

  In addition, the fifth stage 500 is a micro that can take a picture of the situation in which the pachinko ball guided from the fourth stage 400 rolls on the inclined plate 85 toward the special prize opening 501 and each off-off opening 502. A camera 65 is provided. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 (5), the micro camera 65 is disposed on the right side wall of the winning device 8, and pachinko balls are placed at the special winning opening 501 and the off-going holes 502. We take a close-up shot of the place where it is distributed.

Images taken by the micro cameras 61 to 65 are displayed on the image display unit 9 shown in FIG. The image display unit 9 is configured by a liquid crystal display, for example, and when the pachinko ball enters each stage in the winning device 8, an image (moving image) of the pachinko ball that rolls on each stage photographed by the micro cameras 61 to 65. ) Is displayed. At this time, the stage number is also displayed on the image display unit 9 at the same time. In addition, the image display unit 9 also displays an effect image according to the progress of the game.
As a result, the distribution of pachinko balls, which is normally difficult to see from outside, becomes clear at a glance, and the player should be interested in seeing whether the pachinko balls are in the winning, outlier, or special winning opening. Can do.
When no pachinko ball is present in the winning device 8, an idling image is displayed on the image display unit 9.

The big winning opening 10 is long on the left and right and is arranged below the winning device 8. The special winning opening 10 is provided with an opening / closing plate 10a, which is opened and closed by a special winning opening driving unit 38 (shown in FIG. 4) using a solenoid. The opening / closing plate 10a normally closes the grand prize opening 10 in a state along the board surface of the game board 2, and prevents the pachinko ball from entering the big prize opening 10, but when it falls to the near side, The winning opening 10 is opened, and a plurality of falling pachinko balls can enter at the same time.
When a pachinko ball enters the big prize opening 10, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In this embodiment, 15 winning balls are paid out for each winning ball.

  When the “big hit” is established, the big winning opening 10 is set to the open big hit state. In the big hit state, the big winning opening 10 is opened, and a predetermined number (for example, ten) of pachinko balls enter the big winning opening 10, or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses before the predetermined number of pachinko balls enter. When the winning prize opening 10 is closed, this cycle is defined as one round, and at least one of the pachinko balls that entered the winning prize opening 10 during this round is a special area (not shown) in the winning prize opening 10. 1), the next round is executed, and the opening operation of the special winning opening 10 is executed continuously for a predetermined number of rounds. In this jackpot state, pachinko balls enter the winning prize opening 10 one after another and a large amount of prize balls are obtained.

  Two normal winning openings 12 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the winning device 8. When pachinko balls enter these normal winning openings 12, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 10 balls) are paid out. Pachinko balls (out balls) that have not entered any of the winning device 8, the big winning port 10, and each of the normal winning ports 12 are collected from the out port 11 at the bottom of the game board 2 into the aircraft.

FIG. 4 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 described above.
The control unit of the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control unit 30 for overall control of the progress of the game, a sub-control unit 40 in charge of display control, and a sub-control unit 50 in charge of control of voice and illumination. It is configured. The main control unit 30 and the sub control units 40 and 50 are connected via a relay board 36.

  The main control unit 30 is constituted by a microcomputer, and includes a CPU 31 that is a main body of control and calculation, a ROM 32 that stores programs and fixed data, and a RAM 33 that is used for reading and writing data necessary for running a game.

  The big prize opening 10, the regular prize opening 16, and the special prize opening 501 shown in FIG. 2 include a big prize opening sensor S1, ordinary prize opening sensors S2 to S5, and a special prize opening sensor S6 for detecting a winning ball. Each is provided. These sensors are connected to the main control unit 30 via the input / output port 34, and output signals from the sensors S1, S2 to S5 and S6 are input to the main control unit 30.

Further, the main control unit 30 is connected to a large winning port driving unit 38 for operating the opening / closing plate 10 a of the large winning port 10 through a driver circuit 37.
The CPU 31 sequentially controls the operation of each input / output unit while reading / writing data from / to the RAM 33 in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 32.

  Although not shown in FIG. 4, in addition to the above, the driver circuit 37 is connected to a pachinko ball launch motor, a prize ball payout mechanism, and the like.

The sub-control units 40 and 50 are constituted by a microcomputer and include CPUs 41 and 51, ROMs 42 and 52, and RAMs 43 and 53, respectively.
The sub-control unit 40 is connected to count sensors 20S to 24S, out-sensors 25S to 29S, and micro cameras 61 to 65 via the input / output port 35. The sub-control unit 40 is connected to the sensors 20S to 24S and 25S to 29S. And the image data output from each of the micro cameras 61 to 65 are input.

  Further, the image display unit 9 is connected to the sub-control unit 40 via the driver circuit 44, and the image data output from the micro cameras 61 to 65 is displayed on the image display unit 9 according to the gaming state. . The other sub-control unit 50 is connected to a speaker 7 and various effect lamps 15 via a driver circuit 45, and emits various lights and sound effects according to the gaming state.

  The ROM 42 of the sub-control unit 40 activates the micro camera 65 of the fifth stage 500 provided with the special prize opening 501 with highest priority for switching the micro cameras 61 to 65, as will be described in detail later. A program for lowering the priority order for activating the micro camera is sequentially stored from the fifth stage 500 toward the upper stage.

  The RAM 43 of the sub-control unit 40 is provided with a count storage unit 430 for counting and storing the number of pachinko balls present in each stage. As shown in FIG. 5, the count storage unit 430 includes first to fifth storage areas 431 to 435. The first storage area 431 has a count value of pachinko spheres existing in the first stage 100, the second storage area 432 has a count value of pachinko spheres existing in the second stage 200, and the third storage area 433 has a count value. Pachinko spheres present in the third stage 300, pachinko spheres present in the fourth stage 400 in the fourth storage area 434, and pachinko spheres present in the fifth stage 500 in the fifth storage area 435. Are counted.

When the CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the count sensor 20S of the entrance 86, the CPU 41 updates the count value in the first storage area 431 by adding “1”.
Further, when the detection signal is input from the count sensor 21S, the CPU 41 adds “1” to the count value in the second storage area 432 and updates the count value in the first storage area 431 by subtracting “1”. To do. Similarly, when the CPU 41 receives detection signals from the count sensors 22S to 24S, the CPU 41 adds “1” to the count values in the third storage area 433 to the fifth storage area 435, and the second storage area 432 to the second storage area. Each of the four storage areas 434 is updated by subtracting “1” from the count value.
Further, when the detection signal is input from the out sensors 25S to 29S, the CPU 41 updates the count values in the first storage area 431 to the fifth storage area 435 by subtracting “1”, and relays from the special prize sensor S6. When a detection signal is input through the substrate 36, “1” is subtracted from the count value in the fifth storage area 435 and updated. Thereby, the number of pachinko balls present on each stage in the winning device 8 is always managed.

  In this embodiment, the count sensors 21S to 24S have a function of detecting pachinko balls introduced to the a-th stage (a is an integer of 2 to 5) and pachinko derived from the (a-1) stage. A detection sensor for detecting a pachinko sphere introduced to the a-th stage, and (a-1). It may be a separate detection sensor that includes two detection sensors that detect pachinko balls derived from the stage.

The RAM 43 is provided with a flag setting area 440. The flag setting region 440, is performed fraud in the flag _F 1 to F ₅ and the first stage 100 fifth stage 500 to indicate that such spheres clogging in the first stage 100 the fifth stage 500 does not occur Flags f _{1 to} f ₅ indicating that they are not stored are stored.

  The CPU 41 monitors the gaming state of each stage based on the number of pachinko balls present on each stage in the winning device 8 stored in the RAM 43.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of control related to the management of the number of pachinko balls existing in each stage in the winning device 8 for the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the above-described configuration. In the figure, “ST” is an abbreviation for “STEP” (step), and n is an integer from 1 to 5. When the power is turned on, the count values in all the storage areas 431 to 435 of the RAM 43 are reset to zero.

  In the figure, the CPU 41 of the sub-control unit 40 first manages the number of pachinko balls for the fifth stage 500 of the winning device 8. The CPU 41 first determines whether or not the pachinko ball has passed through the count sensor 24S and has entered the fifth stage 500 through the contact 401 by detecting the presence or absence of an output signal from the count sensor 24S. (ST1, ST2).

In ST2, when the pachinko ball passes the count sensor 24S and detects an output signal from the count sensor 24S, the determination in ST2 is “YES” and the process proceeds to ST3, and the CPU 41 counts the fifth storage area 435 of the RAM 43. In addition to adding “1” to the numerical value, in the next ST4, if n = 5, the determination is “NO”, so the CPU 41 subtracts “1” from the count value in the fourth storage area 434 of the RAM 43. To do.
On the other hand, in ST2, when there is no output signal from the count sensor 24S and it is determined that the pachinko ball has not passed through the count sensor 24S, the determination is “NO”, and ST3 to ST5 are skipped. .

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a pachinko ball has entered one of the off-sealing ports 502 and has passed through the out sensor 29S by detecting the presence or absence of an output signal from the out sensor 29S.
If the pachinko ball passes the out sensor 29S and an output signal from the out sensor 29S is detected, the determination in ST6 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 subtracts “1” from the count value in the fifth storage area 435. (ST7). On the other hand, in ST6, when there is no output signal from the out sensor 29S and it is determined that the pachinko ball has not passed through the out sensor 29S, the determination is “NO”, and ST7 is skipped.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the pachinko ball has entered the special winning opening 501 by detecting the presence or absence of an output signal from the special winning opening sensor S6.
When the CPU 31 of the main control unit 30 and the CPU 41 of the sub control unit 40 detect the output signal from the special prize opening sensor S6, the determination of ST6 is “NO”, the determination of ST8 is “YES”, and the sub control The CPU 41 of the unit 40 subtracts “1” from the count value in the fifth storage area 435 of the RAM 43 (ST9). Then, the CPU 31 of the main control unit 30 performs a lottery for the number of rounds to be executed in the jackpot state (ST10), and then the CPU 31 of the main control unit 30 determines the jackpot state, that is, the big winning opening 10 by the lottery. The CPU 41 of the sub-control unit 40 then shifts to control of the fourth stage 400 (determination of ST12 and ST13 is “NO”).

  If there is no pachinko ball entering the outlier 502 and the special winning opening 501 and no output signal is detected from the out sensor 29S and the special winning opening sensor S6, the determination of ST6 is “NO” and the determination of ST8 is “ If NO, the CPU 41 then proceeds to control of the fourth stage 400 (determination in ST12 and ST13 is “NO”).

  Next, the CPU 41 manages the number of pachinko balls for the fourth stage 400 of the winning device 8 (the determination in ST12 and ST13 is “NO”). The CPU 41 first determines whether or not the pachinko ball has passed through the count sensor 23S and has entered the fourth stage 400 through the hitting hole 301 by detecting the presence or absence of an output signal from the count sensor 23S. (ST2).

In ST2, when the pachinko ball passes the count sensor 23S and detects an output signal from the count sensor 23S, the determination in ST2 is “YES” and the process proceeds to ST3, and the CPU 41 counts the fourth storage area 434 in the RAM 43. “1” is added to the numerical value, and “1” is subtracted from the count value in the third storage area 433 (determination of ST4 is “NO”, ST4).
On the other hand, in ST2, when there is no output signal from the count sensor 23S and it is determined that the pachinko ball has not passed through the count sensor 23S, the determination is “NO”, and ST3 to ST5 are skipped. .

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the pachinko ball has entered the outlet 402 and has passed through the out sensor 28S by detecting the presence or absence of an output signal from the out sensor 28S.
If the output signal from the out sensor 29S is detected, the determination in ST6 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 subtracts “1” from the count value in the fifth storage area 435 (ST7). On the other hand, in ST6, when there is no pachinko ball entering the outlet 402 and the CPU 41 does not detect the output signal from the out sensor 28S, the determination is “NO”, ST7 is skipped, and the CPU 41 Next, the process proceeds to the control of the third stage 300 (ST8 is “NO”, ST12 and ST13 are “NO”).

  If the number of pachinko balls is managed for the third stage 300 and the second stage of the winning device 8 as a result of repeating the above procedure, the CPU 41 then proceeds to control the first stage 100. Transition. The CPU 41 first determines whether or not the pachinko ball has passed through the count sensor 20S and entered the first stage 100 from the entrance 86 by detecting the presence or absence of an output signal from the count sensor 20S.

In ST2, when an output signal from the count sensor 20S is detected, the determination in ST2 is “YES” and the process proceeds to ST3. The CPU 41 adds “1” to the count value in the first storage area 431 of the RAM 43. Next, in ST4, when n = 1, the determination is “YES”, and ST5 is skipped.
On the other hand, in ST2, when there is no output signal from the count sensor 20S and it is determined that the pachinko ball has not passed through the count sensor 20S, the determination is “NO”, and ST3 to ST5 are skipped. .

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the pachinko ball has passed through the out sensor 25S and has entered the outlet 102 by detecting the presence or absence of an output signal from the out sensor 25S.
When the output signal from the out sensor 25S is detected, the determination in ST6 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 subtracts “1” from the count value in the first storage area 431 (ST7). On the other hand, if it is determined in ST6 that there is no output signal from the out sensor 29S and the pachinko ball has not passed through the out sensor 25S, the determination is “NO”, ST7 is skipped, and ST1 Then, the number of pachinko balls is managed again for the fifth stage 500 (ST8 is “NO”, ST12, ST13 is “YES”).

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of switching control of the micro cameras 61 to 65 (hereinafter referred to as “priority photographing mode”). When a pachinko ball enters the winning device 8, the priority shooting mode shown in FIG. 7 is executed. In the figure, m is an integer from 1 to 5.

In the figure, the CPU 41 of the sub-control unit 40 first refers to the count value stored in the fifth storage area 435 of the RAM 43 to determine whether a pachinko ball is present on the fifth stage 500 of the winning device 8. Are monitored (ST1, ST2).
In ST2, when it is determined that the count value in the fifth storage area 435 is greater than 0 and the pachinko ball is present on the fifth stage 500, the determination is “YES”, and the CPU 41 The operation of the micro cameras 61, 62, 63, 64 other than the micro camera 65 of the 5-stage 500 is stopped, the micro camera 65 is activated (ST3, ST4), and the image captured by the micro camera 65 on the image display unit 9 Is displayed (ST5).

  On the other hand, when the numerical value of the fifth storage area 435 is 0 in ST2 and it is determined that there is no pachinko ball on the fifth stage 500, the determination is “NO”, and the CPU 41 Next, with reference to the count value stored in the fourth storage area 434 of the RAM 43, it is monitored whether or not a pachinko ball is present on the fourth stage 400 (determination of ST6 and ST7 is “NO”, ST2 ).

Here, when it is determined that the count value of the fourth storage area 434 is larger than 0 and the pachinko ball is present on the fourth stage 400, the determination of ST2 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 The operations of the micro cameras 61, 62, 63, 65 other than the micro camera 64 of the fourth stage 400 are stopped, the micro camera 64 is activated (ST3, ST4), and the image is displayed on the image display unit 9 by the micro camera 64. An image is displayed (ST5).
Next, returning to ST1, the CPU 41 refers to the data stored in the fifth storage area 435 of the RAM 43 and again monitors whether or not a pachinko ball is present in the fifth stage 500 (ST2). When the pachinko ball of the fourth stage 400 passes through the contact hole 401 and enters the fifth stage 500 (determination of ST2 is “YES”), the CPU 41 activates the micro camera 65 of the fifth stage 500. (ST3, ST4), and the image captured by the micro camera 65 is displayed on the image display unit 9 (ST5).

  If the count value in the fourth storage area 434 is 0 and it is determined that there is no pachinko ball on the fourth stage 400, the determination of ST2 is “NO”, and the CPU 41 In addition, with reference to the count value stored in the third storage area 433 of the RAM 43, it is monitored whether or not a pachinko ball is present on the third stage 300 (determination of ST6 and ST7 is “NO”, ST2). .

  If it is determined that no pachinko balls are present on the second stage 200 to the fifth stage 500 as a result of the above-described procedure being repeated, the CPU 41 is stored in the first storage area 431 of the RAM 43. With reference to the counted value, it is monitored whether or not the pachinko sphere is present on the first stage 100 (ST2).

  If the count value in the first storage area 431 is greater than 0 and it is determined that a pachinko ball is present on the first stage 100, the determination of ST2 is “YES” and the CPU 41 determines that the first stage The operation of the micro cameras 62, 63, 64, 65 other than the 100 micro cameras 61 is stopped, the micro camera 61 is activated (ST3, ST4), and the image photographed by the micro camera 61 is displayed on the image display unit 9. (ST5).

  Further, when the count value of the first storage area 431 is 0 (determination of ST2 is “NO”) and it is determined that there are no pachinko balls in all the stages in the winning device 8 (ST6, When the determination in ST7 is “YES”, the CPU 41 stops the operation of all the micro cameras 61 to 65 (ST8), and prohibits the image display unit 9 from displaying images by the micro cameras 61 to 65 (ST9). ), An idling image is displayed on the image display unit 9.

  In the above-described priority shooting mode, when pachinko balls are present on a plurality of stages, the image display unit 9 preferentially displays the images of the pachinko balls existing on a stage closer to the fifth stage 500. Therefore, the player can see with interest whether or not the pachinko ball wins the special winning opening 501 and can improve the interest of the player in the game.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of control for monitoring troubles such as ball clogging. In the figure, x is an integer from 1 to 5.

First, in ST1, the CPU 41 of the sub-control unit 40 has a flag F ₁ indicating that an abnormality such as a ball clogging has not occurred in the first stage 100 to the fifth stage 500 set in the flag setting area 440 of the RAM 43. all to F ₅ reset to zero.
Next, the CPU 41 first monitors whether a pachinko ball is clogged in the fifth stage 500 with reference to the count value stored in the fifth storage area 435 of the RAM 43 (ST2, ST3).

  In ST3, when the count value in the fifth storage area 435 is 10 or more which is the reference value (10 or more pachinko balls are present on the stage), the determination in ST3 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 In the fifth stage 500, it is determined that the pachinko ball is clogged, and a process of switching the control of the micro camera from the above-described priority shooting mode to the abnormal shooting mode is executed (ST4). Here, the abnormal shooting mode is a mode in which a micro camera of a stage in which an abnormality such as a clogged ball or an illegal act occurs is operated, the stage is forcibly shot, and displayed on the image display unit 9.

FIG. 9 shows details of ST4. In the figure, y is an integer from 1 to 5. In the figure, the CPU 41 first determines whether or not the flag F ₅ is set to “1” in the flag setting area 440 of the RAM 43 (ST 4-1, ST 4-2), and the flag F ₅ is set to “1”. If not set, the determination of “F ₅ = 0” in ST4-2 is “YES”, and the process proceeds to ST4-3.

  In the next ST4-3, it is determined whether or not a pachinko ball is present at a stage below the stage where the ball clogging has occurred. In this step, if a pachinko ball is present in a stage lower than the stage where the ball clogging has occurred and the game is played normally, the game is continued as it is, and all the count values in the storage area of the lower stage are Control to switch to the abnormal photographing mode is performed on condition that the value becomes “0”. However, when a pachinko ball is won in the special winning opening 501 and the jackpot state is reached, control for switching to the abnormal shooting mode is performed on condition that the jackpot state ends. As a result, while the stage where trouble such as ball clogging has occurred is monitored, the game is continued at the normal stage, so the player should continue to see with interest whether the pachinko ball will win the special prize opening 501 or not. Can provide an appropriate game.

  If ball clogging has occurred in the fifth stage, the determination in ST4-3 is "NO", so the CPU 41 switches from the priority shooting mode to the abnormal shooting mode and switches the micro camera in the fifth stage 500. 65 is activated, and the image display unit 9 displays a state where the ball is clogged (ST4-4), and a call lamp (not shown) is lit to issue an alarm (ST4-5).

  Returning to FIG. 8, if an abnormality such as a clogged ball is resolved thereafter, the determination in ST5 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 switches the micro camera control to the above-described priority photographing mode again (ST6).

In ST3, if the count value in the fifth storage area 435 is smaller than 10, the determination in ST3 is “NO”, and the CPU 41 determines that the pachinko balls are not clogged in the fifth stage 500. and, to set the flag _{F 5} to "1" in RAM43 (ST7).

  Next, the CPU 41 refers to the count value stored in the fourth storage area 434 of the RAM 43 to monitor whether or not the pachinko ball is clogged in the fourth stage 400 (ST8 and ST9). The determination is “NO”, ST3). When it is determined that the count value of the fourth storage area 434 is 10 or more, the determination of ST3 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 determines that pachinko balls are clogged in the fourth stage 400. Then, a process of switching the micro camera control from the priority shooting mode to the abnormal shooting mode is executed (ST4).

In FIG. 9, the CPU 41 first determines whether or not the flag F ₅ is set to “1” in the RAM 43 (ST4-1, ST4-2). If the flag F ₅ is set, the determination of “F ₅ = 0” in ST4-2 is “NO”, so the CPU 41 next determines whether or not the flag F ₄ is set to “1”. Determine (ST4-6, ST4-2). If the flag F ₄ is not set, the determination of “F ₄ = 0” in ST4-2 is “YES”, and the process proceeds to ST4-3.

  In the next ST4-3, it is determined whether or not a pachinko ball is present in the fifth stage 500 below the fourth stage 400 where the ball clogging has occurred. When the CPU 41 refers to the count value stored in the fifth storage area 435 of the RAM 43 and determines that a pachinko ball is present on the fifth stage, the determination in ST4-3 is “YES”. The CPU 41 activates the micro camera 65 of the fifth stage 500 as it is without switching the control of the micro camera to the abnormal photographing mode, and displays an image photographed by the micro camera 65 on the image display unit 9. Thereafter, when the pachinko ball on the fifth stage 500 is released (NO in ST4-3), the CPU 41 switches from the priority shooting mode to the abnormal shooting mode and activates the micro camera 64 of the fourth stage 400. In addition, the image display unit 9 displays a clogged state (ST4-4) and lights a call lamp (not shown) to issue an alarm (ST4-5).

  Returning to FIG. 8, if an abnormality such as a clogged ball is resolved thereafter, the determination in ST5 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 switches the micro camera control to the priority shooting mode again (ST6).

In ST3, if the count value in the fourth storage area 434 is smaller than 10, the determination in ST3 is “NO”, and the CPU 41 determines that the pachinko balls are not clogged in the fourth stage 400. and sets the flag _{F 4} in RAM 43 (ST7), then the sphere clogging of the pachinko balls in the third stage 300 to monitor whether the generated (ST8, ST9 of the determination is "NO", ST3).

  Thereafter, the same process (ST3, ST7, ST8, ST9) as described above is sequentially repeated for the third stage 300, the second stage 200, and the first stage 100, so that 10 balls serving as reference values for each stage. It is determined whether or not the above pachinko balls are present. For example, when a ball blockage occurs in the second stage 200, it corresponds to the third stage 300 to the fifth stage 500 below the second stage 200. The control of the micro camera is not switched to the abnormal shooting mode until the count values in the third storage area 433 to the fifth storage area 435 are all 0 (in the case of the big hit state, the abnormal shooting mode is not changed until the big hit state ends. Do not switch). With such control, the gaming state on each stage can be effectively monitored, and when troubles such as ball clogging occur, the pachinko ball does not exist on the stage below the troubled stage. Since the micro camera at the stage where the trouble has occurred is activated and the image captured by the micro camera is displayed on the image display unit 9, the player and the staff can quickly and visually confirm the situation of the clogged ball. .

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of control for monitoring fraud. In the figure, z is an integer from 1 to 5.

First, in ST1, the CPU 41 of the sub-control unit 40 has flags f _{1 to} f ₅ indicating that fraudulent acts are not performed in the first stage 100 to the fifth stage 500 set in the flag setting area 440 of the RAM 43. To all zeros.
Next, the CPU 41 first refers to the count value stored in the fifth storage area 435 of the RAM 43 to monitor whether an illegal act is performed in the fifth stage 500 (ST2, ST3).

  If it is determined in ST3 that the count value in the fifth storage area 435 is negative, the determination in ST3 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 determines that an illegal act is being performed in the fifth stage 500. Then, the control of the micro camera is switched from the above-described priority shooting mode to the abnormal shooting mode, the micro camera 65 of the fifth stage 500 is activated, and the status of the illegal act photographed by the micro camera 65 is displayed on the image display unit 9 ( ST4). Further, a call lamp (not shown) is turned on to issue an alarm (ST5), and a function for invalidating the winning of the special winning opening 501 is given (ST6). As a result, the awarding of prize balls due to subsequent fraud is prevented.

  Thereafter, if the abnormality is resolved, the determination in ST7 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 switches the micro camera control to the above-described priority shooting mode again (ST8).

In ST3, if it is determined that the count value in the fifth storage area 435 is not negative, the determination in ST3 is “NO”, and the CPU 41 determines that an illegal act is not performed in the fifth stage 500. and sets a flag _{f 5} to "1" (ST9).

Next, the CPU 41 refers to the count value stored in the fourth storage area 434 of the RAM 43 and monitors whether an illegal act is performed in the fourth stage 400 (the determinations in ST10 and ST11 are “ NO ", ST3).
If the count value in the fourth storage area 434 is negative, the determination in ST3 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 determines that an illegal act is being performed in the fourth stage 400 and gives priority to the control of the micro camera. Switching from the photographing mode to the abnormal photographing mode activates the micro camera 64 of the fourth stage 400, and displays the state of the illegal act photographed by the micro camera 64 on the image display unit 9 (ST4). Further, a call lamp (not shown) is turned on to issue an alarm (ST5), and a function for invalidating the winning of the special winning opening 501 is given (ST6). As a result, the awarding of prize balls due to subsequent fraud is prevented.

  Thereafter, if the abnormality is resolved, the determination in ST7 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 switches the micro camera control to the above-described priority shooting mode again (ST8).

In ST3, if it is determined that the count value in the fourth storage area 434 is not negative, the determination in ST3 is “NO”, and the CPU 41 determines that an illegal act is not performed in the fourth stage 400. and sets a flag _{f 4} to "1" (ST7), then, in a third stage 300 to monitor whether abuse is occurring (ST8, ST9 of the determination is "NO", ST3).

  Thereafter, the third stage 300, the second stage 200, and the first stage 100 are sequentially repeated in the same manner as described above. By such control, it is possible to effectively monitor a player who is playing an illegal game, and when an illegal act is performed, the micro camera of the stage where the illegal act is performed is activated, and the micro camera The image photographed at is displayed on the image display unit 9.

  FIG. 11 shows another embodiment of the winning device 8. The winning device 8 in the illustrated example is also composed of a box-shaped case 70 whose front surface is open, and in the box-shaped case 70, round dish-shaped distribution bodies (so-called “Kroon”) 71, 72 that incline toward the center. , 73, 74, and 75, five stages in the vertical direction (hereinafter, “first stage 100”, “second stage 200”, “third stage 300”, “fourth stage 400”, “ 5 stages 500 "). The basic configuration is the same as the configuration of the above-described embodiment. Here, the corresponding components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  At the top of the winning device 8, a winning hole 76 for inserting a pachinko ball into the winning device 8 is formed. A ball passage 77 for guiding the pachinko ball that has passed through the ball entrance 76 to the first stage 100 communicates with the ball entrance 76, and the pachinko ball that has entered the winning device 8 from the ball entrance 76. Is guided onto the croon 71 through the ball passage 77 and rolls while turning on the croon 71.

  A count sensor 20 </ b> S for detecting the entrance of a pachinko ball into the winning device 8 is attached to the ball entrance 76. When the passage of the pachinko sphere is detected by the count sensor 20S, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40, and the number of pachinko spheres entering the first stage 100 is managed.

  In the periphery of the center of each of the crumbs 71 to 74, contact holes 101, 201, 301, and 401 and two outliers 102, 202, 302, and 402 are formed. In addition, a special prize opening 501 and two off-holes 502 are formed around the center of the lowermost croon 75. The hit holes 101, 201, 301, 401 communicate with guide paths 90 to 93 for guiding the pachinko ball to the next lower stage, and the pachinko balls that have entered the hit holes 101, 201, 301, 401 Is guided onto the croons 72 to 75 through the guide paths 90 to 93 and rolls while turning on the croons 72 to 75.

  Each of the outlets 102, 202, 302, 402, 502 communicates with detachment passages 94 to 98 provided on the back side of the game board 2. The outflow passages 94 to 98 communicate with the ball collection path 99, and the pachinko balls that have entered the outlets 102, 202, 302, 402, and 502 pass through the ball collection path 99 from the outflow paths 94 to 98. It is discharged out of the winning device 8 from the outlet 14.

Count sensors 21S to 24S for detecting the passage of pachinko balls are attached to the contact holes 101, 201, 301, 401. When the passage of pachinko spheres is detected by the count sensors 21S to 24S, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40, and the number of pachinko spheres that have passed each stage safely and the pachinko sphere that has entered the next stage. Is managed.
The special prize opening 501 is provided with a special prize opening sensor S6 for detecting the passage of a pachinko ball. When the passage of the pachinko ball is detected by the special prize opening sensor S6, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40 via the relay board 36, and the number of pachinko balls that have passed the fifth stage 500 safely is managed. Is done.

  Out sensors 25S to 29S are attached to the release passages 94 to 98, respectively. When the passage of pachinko balls is detected by the out sensors 25S to 29S, the detection signal is output to the sub-control unit 40, and the number of pachinko balls released from the winning device 8 from each stage is managed. .

  On the right side wall of the winning device 8, micro cameras 61 to 65 capable of photographing the situation in which the pachinko balls guided to each stage roll on the croons 71 to 75 are obliquely below the upper position of each stage. Are arranged respectively.

In the above-described embodiment, when the sub-control unit 40 is provided with an image memory that temporarily stores an image photographed by the micro camera 65 disposed in the fifth stage 500, and “big hit” is established. Alternatively, during the big hit state, an image captured by the micro camera 65 as the pachinko ball enters the fifth stage 500 may be read from the image memory and repeatedly displayed on the image display unit 9.
As a result, the player can see the movement of the pachinko ball that has become a “big hit” again, and the fun of the game is further enhanced. Further, when “big hit” is established by cheating, the situation where the cheating person actually performs cheating is replayed on the image display unit 9 until the jackpot state ends, so the player It becomes difficult to perform fraud, and fraud can be prevented in advance.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the entrance for introducing the pachinko ball into the winning device is provided only in the uppermost first stage 100. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. A separate entrance may be provided on the stage. However, in this case, a count sensor for detecting the entrance of the pachinko ball to the winning device is provided at the entrance, and the number of pachinko balls that have entered the stage is managed by this count sensor.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the micro cameras 61 to 65 are provided in the respective stages in the winning device, and the micro cameras 61 to 65 are provided depending on the state of the pachinko balls entering the respective stages or the gaming state of each stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but is not limited to this, and the state of the pachinko ball entering each stage, or each stage, is configured to display the images captured by the micro cameras 61 to 65 on the image display unit 9. You may comprise so that switching control of illumination or an audio | voice may be performed according to the game state.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which no micro camera is used. The basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is the same as that of the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted here by assigning the same reference numerals to the corresponding configurations.

  In the figure, the sub-control unit 50 is connected to count sensors 20S to 24S and out-sensors 25S to 29S via the input / output port 35, and the sub-control unit 50 is connected to the sensors 20S to 24S and 25S to 29S. An output signal is input.

  The ROM 52 of the sub-control unit 50 stores fixed data such as sound data and illumination data output from the speaker 7 and the lamp 15 according to the state of the pachinko ball entering the first to fifth stages. In addition, the audio data and illumination data used when the pachinko ball enters the lowermost fifth stage 500 are output with the highest priority, and the audio data and the data are sequentially output from the fifth stage 500 toward the upper stage. A program for lowering the priority order for outputting the illumination data is stored.

The RAM 53 of the sub-control unit 50 is provided with a count storage unit 430 for counting and storing the number of pachinko balls existing in each stage. Further, the RAM 53 is provided with a flag setting area 440. The flag setting region 440, is performed fraud in the flag _F 1 to F ₅ and the first stage 100 fifth stage 500 to indicate that such spheres clogging in the first stage 100 the fifth stage 500 does not occur Flags f _{1 to} f ₅ indicating that they are not stored are stored.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of switching control of audio data output from the speaker 7 (hereinafter referred to as “priority audio mode”). When a pachinko ball enters the winning device 8, the priority voice mode shown in FIG. 13 is executed. In the figure, m is an integer from 1 to 5.

In the figure, the CPU 51 of the sub-control unit 50 first monitors the pachinko ball on the fifth stage 500 with reference to the count value stored in the fifth storage area 435 of the RAM 53. (ST1, ST2).
In ST2, if it is determined that the count value in the fifth storage area 435 is greater than 0 and the pachinko ball is present on the fifth stage 500, the determination is “YES”, and the CPU 51 Output of audio for the first to fourth stages 100 to 400 is prohibited, audio for the fifth stage 500 is output from the speaker 7 (ST3, ST4), and notification that the pachinko ball has entered the fifth stage 500 is made. Produce.

  On the other hand, when the numerical value of the fifth storage area 435 is 0 in ST2 and it is determined that there is no pachinko ball on the fifth stage 500, the determination is “NO”, and the CPU 51 Next, with reference to the count value stored in the fourth storage area 434 of the RAM 53, it is monitored whether or not a pachinko ball is present on the fourth stage 400 (determination of ST5 and ST6 is “NO”, ST2 ).

Here, when it is determined that the count value of the fourth storage area 434 is larger than 0 and the pachinko ball is present on the fourth stage 400, the determination of ST2 is “YES”, and the CPU 51 The sound for the fourth stage 400 is output from the speaker 7 (ST3, ST4), and an effect of notifying that the pachinko ball has entered the fourth stage 400 is performed.
Next, returning to ST1, the CPU 51 refers to the data stored in the fifth storage area 435 of the RAM 53 and monitors again whether the pachinko ball is present in the fifth stage 500 (ST2). When the pachinko ball of the fourth stage 400 passes through the contact 401 and enters the fifth stage 500 (determination of ST2 is “YES”), the CPU 51 transmits the sound for the fifth stage 500 to the speaker 7. Is output (ST3, ST4), and an effect of notifying that the pachinko ball has entered the fifth stage 500 is performed.

  If the count value in the fourth storage area 434 is 0 and it is determined that there is no pachinko ball on the fourth stage 400, the determination in ST2 is “NO”, and the CPU 51 In addition, referring to the count value stored in the third storage area 433 of the RAM 53, it is monitored whether or not a pachinko ball is present on the third stage 300 (determination of ST5 and ST6 is “NO”, ST2). .

  When it is determined that no pachinko ball is present on the second stage 200 to the fifth stage 500 as a result of the above-described procedure being repeated, the CPU 51 is stored in the first storage area 431 of the RAM 53. With reference to the counted value, it is monitored whether or not the pachinko sphere is present on the first stage 100 (ST2).

  If the count value in the first storage area 431 is greater than 0 and it is determined that a pachinko ball is present on the first stage 100, the determination of ST2 is “YES” and the CPU 51 determines that the first stage The sound for 100 is output from the speaker 7 (ST3, ST4), and an effect of notifying that the pachinko ball has entered the first stage 100 is performed.

  Further, when the count value of the first storage area 431 is 0 (determination of ST2 is “NO”) and it is determined that there are no pachinko balls in all the stages in the winning device 8 (ST5, When the determination in ST6 is “YES”), the CPU 51 prohibits all of the first to fifth stage sounds from being output from the speaker 7 (ST7), and the waiting sound is output from the speaker 7.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of control for monitoring troubles such as ball clogging. In the figure, x is an integer from 1 to 5.

First, in ST 1, the CPU 51 of the sub-control unit 50 indicates that no abnormality such as ball clogging has occurred in the first stage 100 to the fifth stage 500 set in the flag setting area 440 of the RAM 53. all ₁ to F ₅ reset to zero.
Next, the CPU 51 first monitors whether or not a pachinko ball is clogged in the fifth stage 500 with reference to the count value stored in the fifth storage area 435 of the RAM 53 (ST2, ST3).

  In ST3, when the count value in the fifth storage area 435 is 10 or more, the determination in ST3 is “YES”, and the CPU 51 determines that the pachinko ball is clogged in the fifth stage 500. Then, a process of switching the voice control from the above-described priority voice mode to the abnormal voice mode is executed (ST4). Here, the abnormal sound mode is a mode in which a sound that forcibly notifies the abnormality is output from the speaker 7 in order to notify that an abnormality such as a clogged ball or an illegal act has occurred.

FIG. 15 shows details of ST4. In the figure, y is an integer from 1 to 5. In the figure, the CPU 51 first determines whether or not the flag F ₅ is set to “1” in the flag setting area 440 of the RAM 53 (ST 4-1, ST 4-2), and the flag F ₅ is set to “1”. If not set, the determination of “F ₅ = 0” in ST4-2 is “YES”, and the process proceeds to ST4-3.

  In the next ST4-3, it is determined whether or not a pachinko ball is present at a stage below the stage where the ball clogging has occurred. If ball clogging has occurred in the fifth stage, the determination in ST4-3 is "NO", so the CPU 51 switches from the priority voice mode to the abnormal voice mode and notifies the speaker 7 of the abnormality. Is output (ST4-4), and a call lamp (not shown) is turned on to issue an alarm (ST4-5).

  Returning to FIG. 14, if an abnormality such as a clogged ball is resolved thereafter, the determination in ST5 is “YES”, and the CPU 51 switches the voice control to the above-described priority voice mode again (ST6).

In ST3, if the count value in the fifth storage area 435 is smaller than 10, the determination in ST3 is “NO”, and the CPU 51 determines that the pachinko ball is not clogged in the fifth stage 500. and, to set the flag _{F 5} to "1" in RAM53 (ST7).

  Next, the CPU 51 refers to the count value stored in the fourth storage area 434 of the RAM 53 to monitor whether or not the pachinko ball is clogged in the fourth stage 400 (ST8 and ST9). The determination is “NO”, ST3). When it is determined that the count value in the fourth storage area 434 is 10 or more, the determination in ST3 is “YES”, and the CPU 51 determines that the pachinko balls are clogged in the fourth stage 400. Then, a process of switching the voice control from the priority voice mode to the abnormal voice mode is executed (ST4).

15, the CPU 51, first determines whether the RAM53 the flag _{F 5} is set to "1" (ST4-1, ST4-2). If the flag F ₅ is set, the determination of “F ₅ = 0” in ST4-2 is “NO”, so the CPU 51 next determines whether or not the flag F ₄ is set to “1”. Determine (ST4-6, ST4-2). If the flag F ₄ is not set, the determination of “F ₄ = 0” in ST4-2 is “YES”, and the process proceeds to ST4-3.

In the next ST4-3, it is determined whether or not a pachinko ball is present in the fifth stage 500 below the fourth stage 400 where the ball clogging has occurred. When the CPU 51 refers to the count value stored in the fifth storage area 435 of the RAM 53 and determines that the pachinko ball is present on the fifth stage, the determination in ST4-3 is “YES”. The CPU 51 outputs the sound for the fifth stage 500 as it is from the speaker 7 without switching the sound control to the abnormal sound mode, and performs the effect of notifying that the pachinko ball has entered the fifth stage 500.
Thereafter, when the pachinko ball on the fifth stage 500 is released (the determination of ST4-3 is “NO”), the CPU 51 switches from the priority voice mode to the abnormal voice mode and outputs a voice notifying the abnormality from the speaker 7. At the same time (ST4-4), a call lamp (not shown) is turned on to issue an alarm (ST4-5).

  Returning to FIG. 14, if an abnormality such as a clogged ball is resolved thereafter, the determination in ST5 is “YES”, and the CPU 41 switches the voice control to the above-described priority voice mode again (ST6).

In ST3, if the count value in the fourth storage area 434 is smaller than 10, the determination in ST3 is “NO”, and the CPU 51 determines that the pachinko ball is not clogged in the fourth stage 400. and sets the flag _{F 4} in RAM 53 (ST7), then the sphere clogging of the pachinko balls in the third stage 300 to monitor whether the generated (ST8, ST9 of the determination is "NO", ST3).
Thereafter, the third stage 300, the second stage 200, and the first stage 100 are sequentially repeated in the same manner as described above.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a flow of control for monitoring fraud. In the figure, z is an integer from 1 to 5.

First, in ST1, the CPU 51 of the sub-control unit 50 uses the flags f _{1 to} f indicating that fraud has not been performed in the first stage 100 to the fifth stage 500 set in the flag setting area 440 of the RAM 53. all ₅ to reset to zero.
Next, the CPU 51 first monitors whether a fraudulent act is being performed in the fifth stage 500 with reference to the count value stored in the fifth storage area 435 of the RAM 53 (ST2, ST3).

  If it is determined in ST3 that the count value in the fifth storage area 435 is negative, the determination in ST3 is “YES”, and the CPU 51 determines that an illegal act is being performed in the fifth stage 500. Then, the voice control is switched from the priority shooting mode to the abnormal shooting mode, and a voice notifying the abnormality is output from the speaker 7 (ST4), and a call lamp (not shown) is turned on to issue an alarm (ST5). Furthermore, a function for invalidating the winning of the special winning opening 501 is given (ST6). As a result, the awarding of prize balls due to subsequent fraud is prevented.

  After that, if the abnormality is resolved, the determination in ST7 is “YES”, and the CPU 51 switches the audio control to the priority shooting mode again (ST8).

If it is determined in ST3 that the count value in the fifth storage area 435 is not negative, the determination in ST3 is “NO”, and the CPU 51 determines that no fraudulent activity has been performed in the fifth stage 500. and sets a flag _{f 5} to "1" in RAM53 (ST9).

Next, the CPU 51 refers to the count value stored in the fourth storage area 434 of the RAM 53 and monitors whether or not an illegal act is performed in the fourth stage 400 (the determination in ST10 and ST11 is “ NO ", ST3).
If the count value in the fourth storage area 434 is negative, the determination in ST3 is “YES”, and the CPU 51 determines that an illegal act is being performed in the fourth stage 400, and priority is given to the sound control. The mode is switched from the abnormal shooting mode to output abnormal sound from the speaker 7 (ST4), and a call lamp (not shown) is lit to issue an alarm (ST5). Furthermore, a function for invalidating the winning of the special winning opening 501 is given (ST6). As a result, the awarding of prize balls due to subsequent fraud is prevented.

  After that, if the abnormality is resolved, the determination in ST7 is “YES”, and the CPU 51 switches the audio control to the priority shooting mode again (ST8).

In ST3, if it is determined that the count value in the fourth storage area 434 is not negative, the determination in ST3 is “NO”, and the CPU 51 determines that an illegal act is not performed in the fourth stage 400. and sets a flag _{f 4} to "1" (ST9), then, in a third stage 300 to monitor whether abuse is occurring (ST10, ST11 of the determination is "NO", ST3).
Thereafter, the third stage 300, the second stage 200, and the first stage 100 are sequentially repeated in the same manner as described above.

  FIG. 17 shows a specific example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 18 shows a specific example of a winning device used for this pachinko gaming machine.

  In the game area of the game board 111, a winning device 110 is provided, and a start winning port 108 is provided immediately below the winning device 110, and an out port 109 is provided at the lowest position. Further, the game board 111 is provided with a normal winning opening 104 at the center position on the left side, and a first big winning opening 106 and a second big winning opening 107 at the center portion on the right side. When a pachinko ball enters the start winning opening 108 through the winning device 110, a big hit lottery is performed. By entering the start winning opening 108, the variable display device 105 including 7 segment LEDs provided in the game area of the game board 111 variably displays the numbers 0-9. When 7 is displayed and stopped, it is a big hit. This lottery probability is set to a high probability close to 100%. Instead of the start winning opening 108, it may be a special winning opening that is determined to be a jackpot by entering the ball. When the big win lottery is won, the first big winning opening 106 is set to the big win state in which it is opened.

  In the figure, 100 is the first stage, 200 is the second stage, 300 is the third stage, 112 is the entrance, 113 to 115 are the croon, and 116 and 118 are the hits. , 119 indicate a slip-off port, 120 indicates a lead-out port that leads the pachinko ball that has entered the contact hole 118 of the lowermost third stage onto the start winning port 108, and 121 indicates a ball exit.

It is a front view which shows the whole structure of the pachinko machine which is one Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a top view of each stage. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a count memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control regarding the ball number management in a winning device. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of switching control of a micro camera. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control for monitoring ball clogging. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the switching process to abnormal imaging | photography mode. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control for monitoring fraud. It is a front view which shows the structure of the other Example of a winning device. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine of the other Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of voice switching control. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control for monitoring a ball clogging by other Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the switching process to abnormal voice mode. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control for monitoring fraud by the other Example of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the winning device used for the pachinko game machine concerning implementation of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 8 Winning device 9 Image display part 30 Main control part 40, 50 Sub control part 31, 41, 51 CPU
32, 42, 52 ROM
33, 43, 53 RAM
61-65 Micro camera 86 Entrance 100 First stage 101, 201, 301, 401 Contact 102, 202, 302, 402, 502 Outage 200 Second stage 300 Third stage 400 Fourth stage 500 Fifth stage 501 Special prize opening S6 Special prize opening sensor 20S-24S Count sensor 25S-29S Out sensor

Claims (5)

And ball entrance opening can be introduced a pachinko balls flowing down on the game board, a pachinko ball which is introduced from the ball entrance port, a plurality of stages of stages to induce the trigger to become special winning hole special gaming state by ball entrance The special stage is provided in the final stage, and each stage other than the final stage is provided with a guide port for guiding the pachinko ball to the next stage and a pachinko outside the prize device. A pachinko gaming machine provided with a discharge port for discharging a ball, a detection sensor for detecting a pachinko ball introduced into each stage and outputting a detection signal, and a pachinko ball derived from each stage A detection sensor comprising a detection sensor for detecting and outputting a detection signal, and a counting means for counting the number of pachinko balls present on each stage based on the detection signal from each of the detection sensors. And a monitoring means for monitoring in which of the plurality of stages the pachinko sphere is present based on the ball value of the pachinko sphere detected by the detection means, and a stage in which the pachinko sphere is present Depending on the stage, an output means for executing a different notification effect for each stage, and when the monitoring means determines that pachinko balls are present on a plurality of stages, the stage closer to the special prize opening The pachinko gaming machine , wherein the output means is controlled so that the notification effect is performed on the pachinko ball existing in the game. The output means includes an imaging device provided for each stage for imaging the state of a pachinko ball traveling through each stage, and an image display unit that displays images captured by the imaging devices provided on the board surface of the game board If the pachinko ball is determined to be present on a plurality of stages by the monitoring means, the pachinko ball present on the stage closer to the special prize opening is provided on that stage. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the output unit is controlled so that an image picked up by the image pick-up device is activated and an image picked up by the image pick-up device is displayed on the image display unit. 3. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the monitoring unit further monitors pachinko ball clogging in each stage based on a ball value of the pachinko ball detected by the detection unit. 4. When the sphere value is compared with the reference value and the sphere value is greater than the reference value, it is determined that pachinko balls are clogged at the corresponding stage, and it is determined that the ball clogging has occurred. A pachinko gaming machine that notifies the monitoring result of the ball clogging by the output means on the condition that there is no pachinko ball on the stage closer to the special prize opening than the stage. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the monitoring means further monitors fraud based on a ball value of the pachinko ball detected by the detection means, A pachinko gaming machine that, when a numerical value becomes negative, determines that a fraudulent act has been performed at the corresponding stage and notifies the monitoring result of the fraudulent activity by the output means. 5. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein when the monitoring means determines that an illegal act has been performed at any stage, winning in the special winning opening is invalidated.

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