JP5263981B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide means for quickly coping with various kinds of fraudulent acts including so-called lifting cheating, in a pinball game machine including a front frame supported so as to be opened and closed (turned) in a cantilevered manner on the front surface side of an outer frame and mounted with a game board, and a glass door supported so as to be opened and closed (turned) in the cantilevered manner on the front surface side of the front frame. <P>SOLUTION: The pinball game machine includes the front frame supported so as to be opened and closed (turned) in the cantilevered manner on the front surface side of an outer frame and mounted with a game board, and the glass door supported so as to be opened and closed (turned) in the cantilevered manner on the front surface side of the front frame, the pinball game machine further includes a plurality of opening/closing detection means so as to detect the opening of a transparent member door at different parts, and is configured so that, when the opening is detected in one of the plurality of parts, the detection signal is output to a putout control part first and prize ball putout is immediately stopped when the payout control part receives the detection signal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention is supported on the front side of the outer frame so that it can be opened and closed (rotated) in a cantilevered manner, and is mounted on the front side of the front frame in a cantilevered manner. ) In a ball game machine having a glass door that is supported as possible, various illegal acts including so-called lifting goto can be effectively prevented, and various illegal acts can be promptly handled and monitored. It relates to a possible ball game machine.

In ball game machines such as general pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, and sparrow ball machines, there are many game components in each part of the front frame that can be attached to and detached from the outer frame. It is installed. A game board, which is one of the constituent members, is housed and set in the front frame, and is covered with a glass door mounted on the front side of the opening of the front frame. This glass door is slightly different depending on the size and the presence or absence of additional structural parts, but basically it is assembled and supported via a support shaft on the left edge side of the front frame, and it opens and closes lightly and smoothly. On the other hand, the lock portion on the side opposite to the opening / closing fulcrum (right side) is locked and held in a closed state. The glass door is unlocked and opened each time mainly when adjusting or checking the game board.
Similarly, a ball tray door for covering the lower part of the front frame is also arranged below the glass door. The ball tray door is supplied to a launch device for launching a game ball into the game area, a launch handle for adjusting the hitting strength at the launch device, an introduction route for guiding the game ball to the launch device, and an introduction route. The game balls are stored, and an upper plate to which the prize balls are guided when the prize balls are paid out is provided. The ball tray door is also basically supported by being assembled and supported on the left edge side of the front frame via a support shaft, and can be opened and closed easily and smoothly, while the locking portion on the counter opening / closing fulcrum side (right side) It is designed to be locked in a closed state.
JP2008-48862

  By the way, the goto action to win the prize ball by opening the glass door illegally has not been followed. There are various methods for the goto action. For example, the goth action that forcibly bends a nail by inserting a fraudulent tool (for example, bar) from the upper or lower part of the glass door. For example, a goto action that steals the glass door and unlocks the glass door. Therefore, as a typical method for dealing with such goto action, the door opening / closing detector (door opening switch) detects the opening / closing of the glass door with respect to the front frame, and if the door opening / closing detector detects the opening, Conventionally, a notification method has been adopted. Here, in the case of this method, the door open / close detector of the glass door is installed at one position of the upper frame portion of the front frame, which is the position facing the back surface of the upper frame portion of the glass door, with the glass door closed as a reference. In some cases, in addition to the above-mentioned locations, it is also installed at the lower part (lower frame part) of the lower frame part of the front frame, which is the position facing the back surface of the lower frame part of the glass door.

  Here, in Patent Literature 1, not only the opening of the glass door but also the opening of the front frame can be detected, and a notification mode when the glass door is in a closed state and the front frame is in an open state, and the front frame A method of making the information different from the notification mode in the case where is in the closed state and the front frame is in the open state has been proposed. According to this, the hall staff can easily identify whether the front frame is in the open state or the glass door is in the open state. However, according to the technique of Patent Document 1, although it can be recognized that the glass door is in an open state, it is not notified which type of fraud is likely to be performed. In addition, an open / close detection switch is typically provided in the vicinity of a location where the glass door and the front frame are engaged. Here, as an illegal act in which the opening detection by the open / close detection switch may not be performed, there is a so-called lifting got that inserts an unauthorized tool into the game area through a gap between the glass door and the game board. Further, conventionally, when the opening / closing detection switch detects opening, the opening detection signal is output to the main control unit, and the main control unit notifies an error and transmits a prize ball payout forced stop command to the payout control unit. To forcibly stop the withdrawal. In this case, as a result of the payout being continued until the payout control unit side receives the command from the main control unit side, an illegal payout is excessively executed. Therefore, the present invention is a front frame that is supported on the front side of the outer frame in a cantilevered manner and can be opened and closed (turned), and is opened and closed in a cantilevered form on the front side of the front frame ( An object of the present invention is to provide means capable of quickly responding to various illegal acts including a so-called lifting goto in a ball game machine having a glass door supported so as to be able to rotate.

The present invention (1)
A front frame assembled so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the outer frame;
An integrated frame that is assembled to the front side of the front frame so as to be openable and closable and includes a transparent member and a ball tray for visually recognizing the game board;
A ball game machine having
A ball game machine
A main control unit that controls the progress of the game,
A payout control unit for executing a prize ball payout;
The main control unit and the payout control unit are operated by separate CPUs,
The main control unit
A winning entrance where game balls can enter,
A prize ball payout determining means for determining a prize ball payout based on a game ball entering a winning opening;
A prize ball payout command transmitting means for sending a prize ball payout command to the payout control unit when the prize ball payout determination is made by the prize ball payout determining means;
Manage
The payout control unit
A prize ball payout means capable of paying out a prize ball;
A prize ball payout control means for controlling the prize ball payout means to drive out the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize ball payout command when receiving the prize ball payout command from the prize ball payout command transmission means;
In the ball game machine that manages
Comprising an opening / closing detection means for detecting opening / closing of the integral frame;
A plurality of open / close detecting means are provided for detecting open / closed states at different parts of the integrated frame, and at least one of the plurality of the open / close detecting means includes an upper portion of the integrated frame and a lower portion of the integrated frame. Is provided as an opening / closing detection means for detecting the opening of the middle part of the integrated frame,
When the opening / closing detection means detects the opening of the integral frame, the detection signal is first output to the payout control unit,
The prize ball payout control means is a bullet ball game machine that, when receiving a detection signal from the open / close detection means, forcibly stops driving the prize ball payout means even during prize ball payout. .
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In addition, although the different aspect different from this invention is listed below, it is possible to implement without being limited to these at all.
This aspect (1)
A front frame (front frame 2) which is assembled in a cantilevered manner on the front side of the outer frame (outer frame 1) and has an opening to which a game board (game board 10) can be mounted;
A transparent member door (glass / ball tray integrated frame 5) which is assembled to the front side of the front frame (front frame 2) so as to be openable and closable in a cantilevered manner and is provided with a transparent member for visually recognizing the game board ) And an open / close detecting means for detecting opening / closing of the transparent member door (glass / ball tray integrated frame 5) (upper integrated frame opening switch 22a, lower integrated frame opening switch 22b, central integrated frame opening switch 22c)
A ball game machine having
A ball game machine
A main control unit (main control board 1000) that controls the progress of the game;
It further has a payout control unit (payout control board 3000) for executing a prize ball payout, and the main control part (main control board 1000) and the payout control part (payout control board 3000) are operated by separate CPUs. ,
The main control unit (main control board 1000)
A prize opening (game prize sensors S ₁ , S ₂ ...) Through which game balls can enter,
A prize ball payout determining means (award ball payout determining means 1150) for determining a prize ball payout based on a game ball entering a winning mouth (winning hole sensors S ₁ , S ₂ ...);
When a prize ball payout determination is made by the prize ball payout determination means (prize ball payout determination means 1150), a prize ball payout command transmission means (payout control side transmission control means 1211) that transmits a prize ball payout command to the payout control unit. ) And manage
The payout control unit (payout control board 3000)
A prize ball payout means (award ball payout unit U) capable of paying out a prize ball;
When a prize ball payout command is received from the prize ball payout command transmission means (payout control side transmission control means 1211), the prize ball payout means (prize ball payout unit U) is driven to respond to the prize corresponding to the prize ball payout command. In a ball game machine that manages prize ball payout control means (payout control means 3300) that controls to pay out the number of balls,
Opening / closing detection means (upper integrated frame opening switch 22a, lower integrated frame opening switch 22b, central integrated frame opening switch 22c) detect opening / closing states at different parts of the transparent member door (glass / ball tray integrated frame 5). There are several for
When the opening / closing detection means (upper integrated frame opening switch 22a, lower integrated frame opening switch 22b, central integrated frame opening switch 22c) detects the opening of the transparent member door (glass / ball tray integrated frame 5), the detection signal Is first output to the payout control unit (payout control board 3000),
The prize ball payout control means (payout control means 3300) receives the detection signal from the open / close detection means (upper integrated frame opening switch 22a, lower integrated frame opening switch 22b, central integrated frame opening switch 22c). A bullet ball game machine characterized by forcibly stopping driving of a prize ball payout means (prize ball payout unit U) even during payout.
This separate aspect (2)
The payout control unit (payout control board 3000)
When a detection signal is received from the open / close detecting means (upper integrated frame opening switch 22a, lower integrated frame opening switch 22b, central integrated frame opening switch 22c), the transparent member door (glass / ball tray integrated frame) in which the opening is detected 5) Open detection information transmitting means (error control means 3200, transmission control means 3120) for transmitting open detection information for specifying the part to the main control unit (main control board 1000) side.
In addition,
The main control unit (main control board 1000)
Based on the opening detection information transmitted from the payout control unit (payout control board 3000), an opening detection notification control means (abnormality notification) for notifying a portion where the opening of the transparent member door (glass / ball tray integrated frame 5) is detected. Control means 1510)
The ball game machine according to another aspect (1), further comprising:
This separate aspect (3)
The opening detection information transmission means (abnormality notification control means 1510) is configured to detect opening detection signals at a plurality of portions of the transparent member door (glass / ball tray integrated frame 5). In the case of output from the integrated frame opening switch 22b and the central integrated frame opening switch 22c), priority is given to detection from a specific opening / closing detection means (central integrated frame opening switch 22c). The bullet ball game machine according to another aspect (2), wherein the release detection information is transmitted to the main control unit side.
Here, this different aspect can be suitably applied to the following forms. That is, the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment is
A front frame that is assembled to the front side of the outer frame in a cantilevered manner so as to be openable and closable, and has an opening to which a game board can be mounted;
An upper door that is assembled in a cantilevered manner on the front side of the front frame and that is provided with a transparent member for visually recognizing the game board;
At least a launching device for launching a game ball and a launching handle for adjusting the firing strength of the game ball by the launching device are assembled to the front side of the front frame in a cantilevered manner so as to be openable and closable. The lower door located below the transparent member frame
In a ball game machine having
The upper and lower doors are configured as an integral frame that integrates both.
A ball game machine
Opening detection means for detecting opening and closing of the integrated frame
In addition,
The opening detection means
First opening detection means for detecting opening of the upper part of the integrated frame;
Second opening detection means for detecting opening of the lower part of the integrated frame;
A third opening detecting means for detecting opening of a middle portion of the integrated frame between the upper portion and the lower portion;
It further has these.

According to the present invention (1), an effect that is adaptable to quickly each species fraud.

FIG. 1 is an external configuration diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 2 is a front view of the glass / ball tray integrated frame when removed from the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 3 is a view showing the back surface structure of the glass / ball tray integrated frame as viewed from the opposite side to the player. FIG. 4 is an external view showing a state of wiring on the back surface of the integral frame. FIG. 5 is a detail of a wiring diagram of a substrate or the like attached to the integral frame. FIG. 6 is an external configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (the integrated frame is in an open state). FIG. 7 is a perspective view and a front view of the front frame on the side where the integral frame is rotatably fixed. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the state of various open switches in a non-displacement state and a displacement state. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an illegal state from the upper dish opening from which the prize ball is paid out. FIG. 10 is an example of a wiring diagram of an open switch or the like attached to the front frame. FIG. 11 is a view of the back set frame as viewed from the back side (opposite to the player side). FIG. 12 is a wiring diagram of electronic components such as a board attached to the game board and the back set frame. FIG. 13 is a view showing the structure of the sub control board according to the best mode. FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of the contents of commands and information transmitted and received between the main control board and the payout control board. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of main processing executed on the main control board side. FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of the unpaid prize ball (before sending a prize ball payout command) management process. FIG. 18 shows a flowchart of the payout control board transmission control process. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the payout control board reception control process. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the error handling control process. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the game control process. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition process. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the normal game control process. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the special symbol display process. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the special game control process. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a main routine in the payout control board. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of prize ball payout-related information reception processing (vs. main control board). FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the prize ball payout control process. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the error determination / error response control process. FIG. 31 is a main flowchart showing a general processing flow executed on the sub-control board (production control means) side. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the hold information management / hold display process. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the error notification control process. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of display control processing during a special game (during jackpot). FIG. 37 shows how the main control side symbol (special symbol) changes on the main control board and the sub control side symbol (decorative symbol) on the sub control board when a non-critical error occurs and when an important error occurs. It is the figure which showed the mode of the fluctuation | variation of ().

Here, definitions of terms in the present specification will be described. First, “notification” is not particularly limited as long as it is a technique for recognition through the five senses. For example, visual notification includes notification by lighting or blinking of light, notification by identification information such as characters and figures, and auditory sense. Examples of such notification include acoustic and voice notification, and tactile notification includes vibration notification. “Separate CPU” means that, as long as the main control unit, the payout control unit, and the sub control unit are operated by separate CPUs, for example, the sub control unit is operated by one CPU, the sub control unit is Also included are modes that operate with a plurality of CPUs (for example, modes that operate with mutually separate CPUs referred to as so-called “sub-control boards” and so-called “sub-sub-control boards”). “Direction” is synonymous with the rendition generally recognized at the time of filing this application in the industry, and it affects the display of moving images and still images, lighting of lamps, sound output, and rolling game balls. An output form that enhances the fun of the game, such as the displacement of a movable object that is not given. The “ball game machine” is not particularly limited as long as the game medium is a game ball, but is typically a pachinko game machine or an arrangement ball. First, the external configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the best mode includes an outer frame 1 configured as an outer rectangular frame size to form a vertically fixed holding frame, and an opening front of the outer frame 1. And a front frame 2 for opening and closing that is configured in a rectangular frame size matched to this. Here, the outer frame 1 and the front frame 2 are attached so as to be openable and closable and detachable laterally by hinge mechanisms 3a and 3b disposed on the upper left and right sides of the front of each other. And normally, it is hold | maintained in the closed state engaged with the outer frame 1 using the locking device 4 called the double lock provided in the front right side.

  Next, on the front side of the front frame 2, a rectangular glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 matched to the front area of the front frame 2 is opened and closed laterally using hinge mechanisms 7 a and 7 b provided on the left side of the front side. And is detachably assembled. And normally, it is hold | maintained at the closed state which covers the front surface of the front frame 2 with the locking device 4 of the front right side. Thus, unlike the conventional pachinko gaming machine in which the glass frame and the ball tray frame are separate, the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the best mode is a glass / ball in which the glass frame and the ball tray frame are integrated. An integrated dish frame is used. Here, first, a glass frame and a ball tray frame in a conventional pachinko gaming machine will be described. Here, the opening of the glass frame is performed, for example, when the game ball is removed when the game ball is caught by a nail or the like provided on the game board. Further, the opening of the ball tray frame is performed, for example, when the ball is removed when a ball is clogged in the vicinity of the game ball launching device. Here, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the glass frame and the ball tray frame are physically provided as separate bodies. Specifically, first, the conventional glass frame is rotatably supported on the left side (left side as viewed from the player) of the front frame via a hinge. And in the glass frame back surface (back surface seen from the player), the glass frame side engaging part provided on the opposite side to the side supported by the front frame, and the front frame front surface (front surface viewed from the player) The glass frame is opened to the front frame by engaging with the front frame side engaging portion provided at the position opposite to the glass frame side engaging portion on the opposite side to the side supporting the glass frame. Fixed to impossible. By inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole and turning it, the aforementioned engagement is released and the glass frame is opened. On the other hand, the conventional ball tray frame is also rotatably supported on the left side (left side as viewed from the player) of the front frame via a hinge, like the conventional glass frame. And the ball tray frame side engaging part provided in the opposite side to the side supported by the front frame in the ball tray frame back surface (back surface seen from the player), and the front frame front surface (front surface seen from the player) ) Is engaged with an engaging portion provided at a position opposite to the spherical dish frame side engaging portion on the side opposite to the side supporting the spherical dish frame. It is fixed so that it cannot be opened. In addition, after releasing the glass frame, by releasing the ball tray opening locking device, the above-described engagement is released and the ball tray frame is opened. Here, when the conventional glass frame and the ball tray frame are separate, there is a risk that an illegal act of acquiring a prize ball by inserting a long member from the gap between the glass frame and the ball tray frame is executed. There is sex.

  Next, the glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 according to the best mode will be described. Here, FIG. 2 is a front view of the glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 when removed from the pachinko gaming machine PM. As can be seen from the drawing, the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the best mode has a glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 in which a conventional glass frame and a ball tray frame are integrated. More specifically, the glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 includes a frame 5a that can surround and fix the glass, a glass 5b housed in a rectangular frame formed on the frame 5a, It has an effect button 5c operated by the player and a launching handle 5d for launching a game ball. And the upper plate | board part 5a-1 for supplying the game ball used in the case of a game is integrally formed by the frame 5a. The upper plate 5a-1 has a guide path (not shown) for guiding the game ball toward the ball hitting device and a game ball paid out from the prize ball payout unit downstream of the upper plate 5a-1. An introduction path (not shown) and a discharge path (not shown) for discharging the game ball on the upper plate 5a-1 to the outside of the gaming machine are formed. Further, the glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 is provided with a ball removing member 5e that can be operated by a player. When the ball removing member 5e is operated, a game ball on the upper plate portion 5a-1 is provided. Is discharged out of the gaming machine through the discharge path. In addition, on the frame 5a around the glass 5b, a movable object 5f that is driven by excitation and demagnetization of a solenoid and various electrical decorations 5g are arranged.

  Here, as can be seen from FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the frame body and the ball tray frame that surround and fix the glass 5b are integrally formed. In order to adopt such a structure, there is no gap between the glass frame and the ball tray frame as in the case where the conventional glass frame and the ball tray frame are separate, and the long member from the gap It is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent acts caused by the insertion of the.

  Next, the back surface structure of the glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 3 is a view showing the back surface structure of the glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 as viewed from the opposite side to the player. First, glass 5b is fitted in the approximate center of the integrated frame 5. The left side of the back surface of the integrated frame 5 engages with the front frame side engaging portions 2a-1 to 2a-3 provided at the upper, middle, and lower three locations on the right side of the front surface of the front frame 2 (player side) when closed. In order to secure the closed state, the integral frame side engaging portions 5h-1 to 5h-3 are provided at the upper, middle and lower three positions facing the front frame side engaging portions 2a-1 to 2a-3. It has been. Hereinafter, characteristic configurations of the integrated frame 5 will be listed.

"wiring"
First, in the integrated frame 5 according to the best mode, various substrates are built around the fitted glass 5b. By the way, also in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, various substrates are attached to the glass frame and the ball tray frame. Here, these various boards are electrically connected to a control board attached to a back set frame or the like fixed to the back face of the front frame via a plurality of wirings. Under such circumstances, it may be necessary to remove the glass frame from the front frame for maintenance of the gaming machine. In this case, it is extremely troublesome because it is necessary to remove all of the plurality of wires described above. Furthermore, conventionally, the effect button substrate is attached to the back surface of the ball tray frame. Therefore, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to remove the glass frame without removing the wiring of the effect button substrate. However, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, since the glass frame and the ball tray frame are an integrated frame, it is necessary to remove the wiring of the effect button substrate in order to remove the integrated frame. Therefore, in this best mode, the function of supplying power to other substrates (for example, the production button substrate) and transmitting / receiving information (including signals), that is, a relay point function is provided on one substrate, so It is possible to unify wiring from a frame or the like (particularly, a substrate managed by subs such as movable objects, electrical decorations, and production buttons). Here, FIG. 4 is an external view showing a state of wiring on the back surface of the integrated frame 5. As shown in the figure, the dish / light decoration connection board 5i-1 is connected to a frame effect connection board 5000 attached to the back set frame 50, which will be described later, with a line, and the like. It functions as a relay location for boards and speakers. In addition, electric power supply and information transmission / reception are performed with the dish electrical decoration connection board | substrate 5i-1 and the frame production | presentation connection board | substrate 5000 via the harness which a some line | wire integrates. Then, when explaining other boards connected to the dish electrical connection board 5i-1, first, the frame on board 5i-2, the frame right board 5i-3, and the frame left board 5i. -4 is built in the integral frame 5. Here, the on-frame decoration board 5i-2 is a board for driving a solenoid related to the movement of the movable object 5f shown in FIG. 1 and supplying electric power to the illumination 5g provided on the upper part. Moreover, the frame right electrical decoration board | substrate 5i-3 and the frame left electrical decoration board | substrate 5i-4 are boards for supplying electric power etc. to the electrical decoration 5g and the speaker 5j which are shown by FIG. Furthermore, effect button electrical decoration board 5i-5 is a board | substrate for supplying electric power etc. with respect to the electrical decoration given to the effect button. The effect button switch board 5i-6 is a board for supplying electric power to a vibration motor for vibrating the effect button and outputting an input signal of the effect button to the dish / light decoration connection board 5i-1. In addition, although not shown in FIG. 4, for the so-called patrol lamp, a left-bottom plate or right-bottom plate for supplying power to the left-bottom plate or right-bottom plate. Various substrates such as a patrol lamp illumination substrate for supplying electric power are connected to the dish illumination connection substrate 5i-1.

  Next, a handle connection board 5i-7 for supplying power to elements (for example, a ball feed solenoid and a handle unit) related to the launching handle among the boards built in the integrated frame 5 is a wiring. To the payout control board 3000 attached to the back set frame 50. FIG. 5 shows details of a wiring diagram of a substrate and the like attached to the integrated frame 5. In the best mode, the handle connection board 5i-7 is configured not to be connected to the dish / light decoration connection board 5i-1, but the present invention is not limited to this. If this handle connection board 5i-7 is configured to be connected to the dish illumination connection board 5i-1, the wiring connected to the frame effect connection board 5000 attached to the dish illumination connection board 5i-1 is connected. The integral frame 5 can be removed from the front frame 2 simply by removing it.

  Next, the integrated frame 5 attached to the front frame 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 according to the best mode is rotatably supported on the left side (left side as viewed from the player) of the front frame 2 via hinge mechanisms 7a and 7b. Yes. And the integrated frame side engaging parts 5h-1 to 5h-3 provided on the opposite side to the side supported by the front frame 2 in the glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 (the back as viewed from the player) (see FIG. 3) and front frame side engagement provided on the front surface of the front frame 2 (the front surface when viewed from the player) on the opposite side of the side supporting the integrated frame and facing the integrated frame side engaging portion. The integrated frame 5 is fixed to the front frame 2 so as not to be opened by engaging the joint portions 2a-1 to 2a-3. In addition, by inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole and turning it, the aforementioned engagement is released and the integrated frame 5 is opened.

  Here, FIG. 7 is a perspective view and a front view of the front frame 2 on the side where the integral frame 5 is rotatably fixed. First, hinge mechanisms 7a and 7b for fixing the integral frame 5 to be rotatable are attached to the left side of the front surface of the front frame 2 (player side). Then, on the right side of the front surface of the front frame 2 (player side), when the integrated frame 5 is closed with respect to the front frame 2, it engages with the integrated frame side engaging portions 5h-1 to 5h-3 of the integrated frame 5. In order to secure the closed state of the integrated frame 5, the front frame side engaging portions 2a-1 to 2a-3 are opposed to the integrated frame side engaging portions 5h-1 to 5h-3. It is provided in the position. Hereinafter, a characteristic configuration of the front frame 2 will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7 (and FIG. 6), the upper integrated frame opening switch for detecting the opening of the upper part of the integrated frame 5 (especially, the upper right part) on the upper right and lower sides of the front surface (player side) of the front frame 2b-1, a lower integrated frame opening switch 2b-2 for detecting the opening of the lower part of the integrated frame 5 (particularly the lower right part) is attached. A central integrated frame opening switch 2b-3 for detecting the opening of the middle of the integrated frame 5 is also attached near the center of the front frame 2 (the back surface of the ball tray portion of the integrated frame 5). Here, as shown in FIG. 8 (representatively, the central integrated frame opening switch 2b-3), these switches 2b-1 to 2b-3 are displaceable in the front-rear direction with respect to the player and the gaming machine. When the members 2b-1-1 to 2b-3-1 and the displacement members 2b-1-1 to 2b-3-1 are displaced, signal output circuits 2b-1-2 to output a signal indicating the displacement. 2b-3-2.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the integrated frame 5 is normally closed, the three disengagement switch members 2b-1-1 to 2b-3-1 of the open switch face each other. The back surface of the integral frame 5 is in a state of pressing these displacement members. In this case, an integral frame opening error notification process or the like as described later is not executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the integrated frame side engaging member and the front frame side engaging member at the upper part are not meshed well or when the improper act is performed, the integrated frame 5 and the front frame 2 When a gap is formed between them, the displacement member at the position where the gap is formed is displaced. In this case, an error notification process or the like related to the upper opening switch is executed.

By the way, when the integrated frame side engaging members 5h-1 to 5h-3 and the front frame side engaging members 2a-1 to 2a-3 in the upper part and the lower part are correctly engaged, the central part integrated frame The displacement member 2b-3-1 of the opening switch 2b-3 is in a state of being pushed by the integral frame 5 {see FIG. 8 (a)}. By the way, as shown in FIG. 9A, the upper plate opening 5a-1-1 from which a prize ball is paid out leads to a prize ball payout unit U which is arranged on the back surface of the game board 10 and from which a prize ball is paid out. ing. Therefore, when an unauthorized tool is inserted into the gaming machine from the upper plate opening 5a-1-1, the unauthorized tool can reach the back surface of the gaming board. Such structure under as shown in FIG. 9 (b), the back set frame 50 pressing the wall of the prize ball passage U _T force is applied in a direction away from the integrated frame. As a result, the front frame 2 for fixing the back set frame 50 also follows and is separated from the integrated frame, and as a result, a gap is formed between the game board 10 fixed to the front frame 2 and the integrated frame 5. It is formed. When such a gap is formed between the game board and the integrated frame, when a long member (for example, celluloid) is arranged below the winning opening in the game board through the gap, it is called a so-called lifting goto. Fraudulent acts can be executed. When such a fraudulent act is executed, the fraudulent act cannot be detected only by the upper integrated frame opening switch 2b-1 and the lower integrated frame opening switch 2b-2 provided at two locations above and below. Therefore, a center opening switch 2b-3 is provided to detect such an illegal act. As shown in FIG. 9 (b), when a gap is formed between the game board 10 and the integrated frame 5 by pressing an unauthorized tool from the upper plate opening, the central integrated frame opening switch 2b-3 The displacement member 2b-3-1 is slightly protruded from the fully retracted state at the normal time to the integrated frame 5 side (player side). In such a state, an error notification process or the like related to the center opening switch is executed. The front frame 2 is rotatably fixed to the wooden frame 60 via a hinge.

  A front frame opening switch 2c for detecting whether or not the front frame 2 is closed with respect to the outer frame 1 is also provided. FIG. 10 is an example of a wiring diagram of an open switch or the like attached to the front frame 2.

Next, the back set frame 50 fixed to the back surface of the front frame 2 will be described. Here, FIG. 11 is a view of the back set frame 50 as viewed from the back side (opposite the player side). On the back side of the front frame 2, there is a plurality of back set frames 50 formed on the back side of the front frame 2 having a window that communicates with the front and rear in the center and formed in a rectangular frame shape slightly smaller than the front frame 2. The levers L ₂ , L... Are detachably set and held. In each part of the back set frame 50, a ball storage tank 51 that stores game balls, a tank rail 52 that aligns the front and rear rows of the game balls supplied from the ball storage tank 51, and a predetermined number of game balls. A standby passage 53 for waiting in an aligned state, a ball payout device 54 for paying out game balls based on a winning state in the game board 10, a ball payout passage 55 for guiding game balls paid out from the ball payout device 54 to the upper plate, etc. Equipped with a prize ball device. Hereinafter, various boards and wiring will be described.

  First, the boards (the main control board 1000 and the sub control board 2000) that are not directly attached to the back set frame 50 will be described. As described above, the front frame 2 exists on the front side (player side) of the back set frame 50, and the game board 10 (game board unit) is fixed to the front frame 2. Here, on the back surface of the game board 10, there is main control means (main control board) 1000 (accommodated in the main control board case) for controlling the entire pachinko machine, and effect control such as image display of the effect display device. The sub-control means 2000 (contained in the sub-control board case) to be performed is fixed. Therefore, when the game board is fixed to the front frame 2, the main control board 1000 and the sub control board 2000 are located on the back set frame 50 side arranged behind the front frame 2. Here, as a result of the huge opening formed in the back set frame 50, as shown in FIG. 11, the main control board 1000 and the sub control board 2000 fixed to the back of the game board 10 have the opening. Through the back set frame 50, the back surface frame 50 is exposed.

  Next, various substrates attached to the back set frame 50 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 11, payout control means (payout control board) 3000 (contained in a payout control board case) for controlling the payout of prize balls by the prize ball payout unit, and power supply means for supplying power to each part of the gaming machine 4000 (contained in a power supply board case), a movable member 5f attached to the integrated frame 5, an electrical decoration 5g, a frame effect connection board 5000 for controlling a speaker and supplying power, and a game such as a game state of a pachinko gaming machine PM External (output) terminal board 600 for outputting information to the outside, game ball lending device connection terminal board 700 that can be electrically connected to the CR unit, and various configurations provided on the game board from the main control board 1000 Transmission of information to the elements (for example, display control related information in the special symbol display section for the first type, and accessory movable control information for the second type) and various components provided on the game board (for example, From ball entrance sensor) it has a game board relay terminal plate 800 that relays a signal reception of the main control board 1000. Here, FIG. 12 is a wiring diagram of electronic components such as a board attached to the game board 10 and the back set frame 50 and the like. The wiring will be described later.

  Here, first, the structure of the sub-control board 2000 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control board 2000 according to the best mode is called a so-called sub-main control board, which is called a so-called sub-main control board, an effect control board 2100 that controls the overall effects based on commands from the main control board 1000, and a so-called sub-sub control board. , An image control board 2200 that controls image effects based on commands from the effect control board 2100, and an effect interface board 2300 related to interfaces such as panel lighting, movable objects on the board, and power supply. By the way, the conventional electrical connection between these substrates is made through a harness, but in this case, there is a problem that it takes labor to route the wiring. In this best mode, connectors (one male type and the other female type) are provided on the side walls where the substrates contact each other. Then, as shown in FIG. 13A, for example, the image control board 2200 is first fixed to the game board, and then provided on the right side wall of the image control board 2200 as shown in FIG. 13B. The left connector provided on the left side wall of the effect control board 2100 is inserted into the right connector, and then the effect control board 2100 is fixed. Finally, as shown in FIG. 13C, the left side wall of the image control board 2200 is fixed. The effect interface board 2300 is fixed after the right connector provided on the right side wall of the effect interface board 2200 is inserted into the left connector provided in FIG. With this configuration, it is possible to easily and reliably perform electrical connection between the substrates while avoiding the troublesomeness of routing due to the use of the harness. Furthermore, it can physically integrate by the connection of each board | substrate with a connector.

"wiring"
Next, the main wiring between the substrates will be described with reference to FIG. First, the wiring of the main control board 1000 will be described. First, between the main control board 1000 and the effect control board 2100, information and commands from the main control board 1000 (for example, stop symbol information and variation mode information relating to symbols, variation start command, variation end command, etc.) are transmitted. Wiring for this purpose is provided. Furthermore, between the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 3000, commands and information transmission (for example, a prize ball payout command) from the main control board 1000 to the payout control board 3000, and from the payout control board 3000 to the main control board 1000. Wiring for transmitting information (for example, error information) and supplying power from the payout control board 3000 to the main control board 1000 is provided. Further, between the main control board 1000 and the game board relay terminal board 800, information is transmitted from the main control board 1000 to various components provided on the game board, and various components provided on the game board are connected to the main board. Wiring for receiving a signal to the control board 1000 is provided.

  Next, the wiring of the sub control board 2000 will be described. First, among the sub-control boards 2000, between the effect control board 2100 and the main control board 1000, various control information such as commands from the main control board 1000 are transmitted to the effect control board 2100 side as described above. Wiring is provided. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting and receiving information related to effects is provided between the effect control board 2100 and the frame effect connection board 5000. Further, among the sub-control board 2000, wiring for driving the liquid crystal and supplying backlight power is provided between the image control board 2200 and the liquid crystal relay board. The liquid crystal relay board supplied with power from the image control board 2200 is provided with wiring for supplying liquid crystal power to the liquid crystal panel. Furthermore, wiring for supplying a backlight power source for the liquid crystal is also provided between the liquid crystal relay substrate and the inverter substrate. Wiring for supplying a CCFL power source as a backlight power source from the inverter substrate to the liquid crystal panel is provided.

  Next, the wiring of the payout control board 3000 will be described. First, the aforementioned wiring is provided between the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 3000. Furthermore, wiring for supplying power is provided between the payout control board 3000 and the power supply board 4000. Furthermore, the payout control board 3000 is also connected to a wiring from a full tank switch that detects that the upper plate is full. Thus, since the wiring from the full tank switch is connected to the payout control board 3000, when the full tank (or illegal action) is detected, the payout control board 3000 can immediately stop paying out the winning ball. Further, the payout control board 3000 is also connected to the wiring from the above-described upper door opening switch 2b-1, lower door opening switch 2b-2, and middle door opening switch 2b-3. When the risk of fraud associated with the opening of the integrated frame 5 occurs in this way, that is, when signals from these switches are received, for example, the payout control board 3000 immediately stops paying out the winning ball. Is possible. Similarly, the payout control board 3000 is also connected to the wiring from the above-described front frame opening switch 2c. When there is a risk of fraud associated with the opening of the front frame 2 in this way, that is, when a signal is received from the switch, for example, the payout control board 3000 immediately stops paying out the winning ball. Is possible. Further, between the payout control board 3000 and the prize ball payout unit (prize ball cassette), various kinds of detection information (for example, detection signals from a ball sensor and a radio wave sensor) from the payout control and the prize ball payout unit are received. Wiring is provided for this purpose. Furthermore, between the payout control board 3000 and the game ball lending device connection terminal board, wiring for transmitting / receiving lending information from the CR unit, payout completion information, and the like is provided.

  Next, the wiring of the frame effect connection board 5000 will be described. First, wiring for supplying power is provided between the frame effect connection board 5000 and the power supply board 4000. In this way, the frame effect connection board 5000 is configured to be directly supplied with power from the power supply board 4000 without passing through another board. Here, the reason why power is directly supplied from the power supply board 4000 to the frame effect connection board 5000 will be described later. Next, between the frame effect connection board 5000 and the plate / electric decoration connection board 5i-1, for control of movable objects, illumination and effect buttons, etc., wiring for supplying power, and voice control of speakers. Wiring is provided. Further, between the frame effect connection board 5000 and the effect control board 2100, the above-described wiring for transmitting and receiving information related to the effect is provided (“frame effect connection signal” in the figure). Furthermore, a wiring for supplying power to the effect interface board 2300 is provided between the frame effect connection board 5000 and the effect interface board 2300 (“effect interface power supply” in the figure).

  Here, among the substrate and inter-substrate wiring in the best mode, characteristic substrate and inter-substrate wiring will be described. First, a conventional wiring example will be described. For example, power is sequentially supplied downstream such as power supply board → payout control board → main control board → sub control board. The downstream sub-control board is also responsible for power supply such as panel illumination in addition to power supply for image control in liquid crystal or the like. However, the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode may cause a problem if such a board configuration or an inter-board wiring configuration is adopted. This point will be described in detail below.

  In this best mode, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 is provided with a movable object 5f driven by a solenoid. When such a movable object exists, the consumed electric power becomes much larger than the case of only the electric decoration 5g. Here, the general input power supply is AC24V, but if this power supply is supplied, even when the movable object 5f is driven, there is usually no voltage drop. However, in an environment where the power supply status is poor, for example, when the input power supply is only about AC 20V, when the solenoid is energized to drive the movable object 5f, the voltage rapidly decreases, resulting in the brightness of the illumination. It is feared that the situation will be reduced. Further, there is a risk that the payout control board and the main control board arranged upstream of the sub-control board may adversely affect the voltage drop. For example, when paying out a prize ball, the payout control board 3000 excites a stepping motor attached to the payout unit to rotate the sprocket of the payout unit, but excites a predetermined value (for example, 33%) even when the prize ball is not paid out. doing. This is because the sprocket rotates due to a fraudulent act such as hitting a stand, and the game ball is paid out illegally by exciting a predetermined value so that the stepping motor remains stopped even in the situation where the prize ball is not paid out. This is to prevent this. However, if power is consumed by another board connected to the payout control board 3000 and the voltage of the payout control board 3000 is lowered, the excitation becomes smaller than a predetermined value and the risk of fraud is increased.

  One way of avoiding such a situation is a relay provided on the back set frame side for supplying power to so-called frame production elements such as electric decorations and movable objects arranged in the glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 As the substrate, a frame effect connection substrate 5000 connected to the power supply substrate by wiring is provided. In this way, by providing wiring between the frame effect connection board 5000 and the power supply board, power is directly supplied to the frame effect connection board 5000 from the power supply board. Therefore, even when a large amount of power is temporarily consumed by driving a movable object, etc., power is not supplied via the main control board or the payout control board. A situation in which the main control board or the payout control board is adversely affected by a voltage drop can be avoided.

  Furthermore, as described above, wiring is provided between the frame effect connection board 5000 provided on the back set frame side and the dish / electrical dish connection board 5i-1 provided on the glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 side. It has been. Therefore, as described above, since power is supplied to the frame effect connection board 5000 via the wiring from the power supply board 4000, the route from the frame effect connection board 5000 is supplied to the plate lighting connection board 5i-1. The power will be supplied. Furthermore, since the electric / ceramic connection board 5i-1 and other boards (for example, the power supply board 4000 and the sub-control board 2000) are connected by wiring, power is also supplied through the route from the other boards. Yes. Therefore, if a movable object is driven, for example, a large amount of power is temporarily consumed, and even if the power of only one route is insufficient, this is compensated by the power from the other route. As a result, the power can be prevented from decreasing as a whole. Further, the frame effect connection board 5000 supplies power to the sub-control board 2000, but if a large amount of power is temporarily consumed on the sub-control board 2000 side for some reason, the frame effect connection board 5000 will There may be a shortage of power that can be supplied from the effect connection board 5000 side to the sub-control board 2000 side. In this case, contrary to the previous case, electric power is supplemented from the dish / light decoration connection board to the frame effect connection board side. Thus, by providing the wiring between the frame effect connection board 5000 and the dish illumination connection board, power supply from the frame effect connection board side to the dish illumination connection board and the dish illumination connection Bidirectional power supply, that is, power supply from the board to the frame effect connection board side, is realized.

  Next, further characteristic points regarding wiring will be described. As described above, the glass / ball tray integrated frame 5 includes the upper integrated frame release switch 2b-1, the lower integrated frame release switch 2b-2, and the central integrated frame release switch 2b- for detecting the opening of the frame. 3 are attached, but wiring is provided between these switches and the payout control board 3000, and signals from these switches are input to the payout control board 3000 via the wiring. Since this configuration is adopted, the payout control board is increased when the risk of fraud is increased by detecting these switches as compared to the case where the prize ball payout is indirectly stopped through a command from the main control board, for example. Since the prize ball payout can be stopped immediately by the judgment on the 3000 side, it is possible to quickly cope with the risk.

<Functional configuration>
Next, the function of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG. The functions mainly shown here are functions of the main control board 1000, the sub control board 2000, and the payout control board 3000, which are particularly related to the present invention.

(Main control board 1000)
First, the main control board 1000 (main control means 1000) transmits / receives commands and information between the game control means 1100, which controls the progress of the game and the winning ball payout determination, and the sub control board 2000, the payout control board 3000 side, and the like. Transmission / reception control means 1200 for controlling the control, processing related information temporary storage means 1400 for temporarily storing information related to payout processing, and error control for controlling errors in the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 3000 Means 1500.

  Here, first, the game control means 1100 has a well-known configuration that a conventional first-class gaming machine has. Specifically, the game control means 1100 includes a random number acquisition determination execution means 1110 that obtains a main game side random number based on a game ball entering the starting port, and a special advantage advantageous to the player based on the main game side random number. Open / close lottery means 1120 for executing game transition lottery, main game side symbol control means 1130 for controlling display related to the main game side symbols (special symbols), and a variable prize opening which is normally closed under predetermined conditions. Special game control means 1140 for controlling the execution of the special game to be performed, and prize ball payout determination means 1150 for determining a prize ball payout when a ball entering the winning opening is confirmed. Here, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1110 further includes a holding temporary storage means 1111 for temporarily storing the main game side random numbers up to a predetermined number when the variation start condition of the main game side symbols is not satisfied. Yes. The main game side symbol control means 1130 further includes main game side symbol content determination means 1131 for determining a variation mode (variation time) and a stop symbol of the main game side symbol based on the main game side random number.

  Next, the transmission / reception control unit 1200 includes a transmission control unit 1210 that controls transmission from the main control board 1000 to the sub control board 2000, the payout control board 3000, and the like, and various peripheral devices (for example, a payout control board and various signal output devices). ) Receiving control means 1220 for receiving information (including signals) from).

  Here, the transmission control means 1210 has a payout control side transmission control means 1211 for transmitting commands and information to the payout control board 3000 side. The payout control side transmission control means 1211 further includes a transmission command temporary storage means 1211a in which a prize ball payout command to be transmitted to the payout control board 3000 is set when a prize ball is paid out.

Further, the reception control means 1220 includes a game side reception control means 1221 for receiving information (signals) from a signal output device (for example, a winning mouth sensor S ₁ , S ₂ ...) Provided in the gaming machine, Payout control side reception control means 1122 for receiving information from the payout control board 3000. Here, the game side reception control unit 1221 further includes a game side reception information temporary storage unit 1221a for temporarily storing information received from the signal output device until processing related to the information is executed. The payout control side reception control means 1122 further includes payout control side reception information temporary storage means 1222a for temporarily storing information received from the payout control board 3000 until processing related to the information is executed. Yes.

  Next, the processing-related information temporary storage means 1400 includes an unpaid prize ball information temporary storage means 1410 for temporarily storing unpaid prize ball information (standby prize ball payout information) that has not reached the prize ball payout order. In addition.

  Next, the error control unit 1500 monitors game-related errors including errors related to prize ball payout on the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 3000 (for example, door opening error as errors other than prize ball payout errors). In addition, an abnormality notification control unit 1510 that controls to notify an abnormality to the outside when a predetermined error occurs is further provided. Here, the abnormality notification control unit 1510 further includes an error flag temporary storage unit 1511 for temporarily storing an on / off state of the game related error flag.

(Sub control board 2000)
Next, the sub control board (production control means) 2000 performs display control of the reception control means 2100 for receiving information (including commands) from the main control board 1000 side, and display control of the sub control side symbols (decorative symbols). The sub-control-side symbol control means 2200, the error notification control means 2300 for performing error notification when an error occurs on the main control board 1000 or the payout control board 3000 side, and the processing on the sub-control board 2000 side. Processing-related information temporary storage means 2400 for temporarily storing information. Here, the reception control unit 2100 further includes a main side information temporary storage unit 2110 for temporarily storing information transmitted from the main control board 1000 side. The sub-control-side symbol control means 2200 further includes sub-control-side symbol content determination means 2210 for determining the variation mode of the sub-control-side symbol and the stop symbol. Here, the sub-control-side symbol content determination means 2210 further includes a variation mode determination table 2211 referred to when determining the variation mode of the sub-control-side symbol. The variation mode determination table 2211 is a non-critical error time table 2111a that is referred to when determining the variation mode of the sub-control-side symbol in a situation where no significant error has occurred. A critical error time table 2111b that is referred to when determining the variation mode of the sub-control-side symbol under the circumstances. Details of these tables will be described in the processing column. Further, the error notification control means 2300 includes an important error determination table 2310 referred to when determining whether or not the error content transmitted from the main control board 1000 side is an important error, and an unimportant error (this best). In the form, in the case of an important error, a non-important that is referred to when determining the notification mode of the error when the notification pattern is generated by changing the decorative pattern variation mode different from normal so that the player is difficult And an error notification mode reference table 2320. Details of these tables will also be described in the processing column.

(Discharge control board 3000)
Next, the payout control board 3000 includes transmission / reception control means 3100 for controlling transmission / reception of commands / information with the main control board 1000 side, the card unit C side, etc., and errors related to payout on the payout control board 3000 side. Error control means 3200 for executing the above control, and payout control means 3300 for executing a predetermined number of game ball payout processing in response to a prize ball payout command or a lending command. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the transmission / reception control unit 3100 transmits information to the main control board 1000 and the card unit C, and the reception control unit 3110 that controls reception of information (for example, commands and signals) from the main control board 1000 and the card unit C. Transmission control means 3120 for controlling the control.

  Here, the reception control unit 3110 further includes a main-side reception control unit 3111 that controls reception of information (for example, commands) from the main control board 1000. The main-side reception control unit 3111 further includes a main-side reception data temporary storage unit 3111a in which information transmitted from the main control board 1000 side is temporarily stored.

  Next, the error control means 3200 further includes an error flag temporary storage means 3221 for temporarily storing an on / off state of an error flag such as payout on the payout control board 3000 side.

  Next, the payout control means 3300 has payout process related information temporary storage means 3310 for temporarily storing information necessary for the payout process. Here, the payout processing related information temporary storage means 3310 is a payout state flag temporary storage means 3311 for temporarily storing a state related to payout (for example, whether payout is being performed or whether a payout abnormality has occurred). And a payout counter 3312 in which the number of game balls to be paid out is set at the time of payout processing.

<< Contents of commands and information transmitted / received between main control board / payout control board >>
Next, the contents of commands and information transmitted and received between the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 3000 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the command from the main control board 1000 to the payout control board 3000 according to the best mode includes specific information indicating that it is a prize ball payout command and information on the number of prize balls. Specifically, bits 7 to 4 are fixed to 1001 (identification information indicating that the command is a prize ball payout command). Next, bits 3 to 0 relate to the number of prize balls. For example, 0 (0000B) means 0 prize balls and 15 (1111A) means 15 prize balls. .

  Next, the payout related information transmitted from the payout control board 3000 to the main control board 1000 will be described. Here, the payout related information (prize ball payout related information or payout abnormality related information) includes a fixed value, frame open state information, upper plate state information, payout device abnormality information, and prize ball payout completion information. Specifically, bits 7 and 6 are fixed to 01. Next, bits 5 to 3 are frame open state information. For example, “010” is a state in which the center part integrated frame opening switch 22c detects opening. Next, bit 2 relates to a pan full state, “0” means that the pan is not full and “1” means that the pan is full. In this best mode, the tray is configured such that a signal from the full sensor is input to the payout control board 3000, but may be configured to be input to the main control board 1000 side. In this case, the tray full information is added to a prize ball payout command, for example. Next, bit 1 relates to a payout device abnormality (payout related error), “0” means that the payout device is not abnormal, and “1” means that the payout device is abnormal. Finally, bit 0 relates to the completion of a prize ball payout, “0” means that the prize ball has been paid out, and “1” means that the prize ball has not been paid out.

"processing"
Next, control processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Here, FIGS. 16 to 26 are flowcharts showing processing on the main control board 1000 side. 27 to 30 are flowcharts showing processing on the payout control board 3000 side. Further, FIGS. 31 to 36 are flowcharts showing processing on the sub-control board 2000 side. Hereinafter, it will be described in order.

<Processing on the main control board>
First, the processing in the main control board 1000 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of main processing executed on the main control board 1000 side. First, in step 1200, the main control means 1000 executes an unpaid prize ball management process to be described later. Next, in step 1300, the main control means 1000 executes a command transmission control process to the payout control board 3000 described later. Next, in step 1400, the main control means 1000 executes information reception control processing from the payout control board 3000 side described later. Next, in step 1500, the main control means 1000 executes an error handling control process to be described later. In step 1600, the main control unit 1000 executes a game control process described later, and proceeds to step 1200. Hereinafter, each process is explained in full detail.

  First, FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of unpaid prize ball (before prize ball payout command transmission) management processing according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, at step 1205, the game side reception control means 1221 refers to the game side reception information temporary storage means 1221a, and whether or not a prize signal is received from any of the prize opening sensors S (S1, S2,...). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 1205, in step 1210, the game side reception control means 1221 temporarily stores the unpaid prize ball information related to the received winning signal in the unpaid prize ball information temporary storage means 1410 for the next processing ( The process proceeds to a payout control board transmission control process in step 1300. Even in the case of No in step 1205, the processing shifts to the next processing (anti-payout control board transmission control processing in step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 18 shows a flowchart of the payout control board transmission control process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1305, the payout control side transmission control means 1211 refers to the input port of the second line (a line for transmitting an ONOFF signal relating to whether or not a prize ball is being paid out), and determines whether or not the payout signal is OFF. That is, it is determined whether or not a payout is not currently being executed. In the case of Yes in Step 1305, in Step 1310, the payout control side transmission control means 1211 refers to the unpaid prize ball information temporary storage means 1410, and makes an unpaid prize ball (still a prize ball payout command to the payout control board 3000 side. It is determined whether there is a prize ball that has not been transmitted. In the case of Yes in step 1310, in step 1315, the payout control side transmission control means 1211 refers to the error flag temporary storage means 1511, and a prize ball payout-related error (for example, an error that is inappropriate for paying a prize ball) (for example, It is determined whether or not an error relating to a failure of the payout motor, an upper pan full, an integrated frame opening error, or the like has occurred. In the case of Yes in step 1315, in step 1320, the payout control side transmission control means 1211 stores the unpaid prize ball information in the order in which the current payout process is executed, which is temporarily stored in the unpaid prize ball information temporary storage means 1410. Are set in the transmission command temporary storage means 1211a. In step 1325, the payout control side transmission control means 1211 deletes the unpaid prize ball information corresponding to the currently set prize ball payout command from the unpaid prize ball information temporary storage means 1410, and shifts the subsequent information. Execute the process. Next, in step 1330, the payout control side transmission control means 1211 transmits the prize ball payout command set in the transmission command temporary storage means 1211a to the payout control board 3000 side for the next processing (the payout control board in step 1400). (Receive control processing). In addition, also in the case of No in step 1305, step 1310, and step 1315, the process proceeds to the next process (the payout control board reception control process in step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 19 shows a flowchart of the payout control board reception control process according to the subroutine of step 1400 of FIG. First, in step 1405, the payout control side reception control means 1122 refers to the payout control side received information temporary storage means 1122a, and determines whether or not payout related information has been received. Here, in the case of Yes in step 1405, in step 1410, the error control means 1500 determines whether or not error information (frame opening error, upper tray full error, payout related error) exists in the received payout related information. judge. In the case of Yes in step 1410, in step 1415, the error control means 1500 accesses the error flag temporary storage means 1511 and turns on the error flag related to the relevant error, thereby error information on the payout control board 3000 side. Are also managed (unified management) on the main control board 1000 side. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1410, the error control unit 1500 accesses the error flag temporary storage unit 1511 and turns off the error flag related to the error on the payout control board 3000 side. In step 1425, the transmission / reception control unit 1200 determines whether or not prize ball payout completion information exists in the received payout related information. In the case of Yes in step 1425, in step 1430, the transmission / reception control means 1200 clears the prize ball payout command (the prize ball payout command related to the completion of the current payout) set in the transmission command temporary storage means 1211a. The process shifts to an error handling control process in step 1500. In addition, also in the case of No in step 1405 and step 1425, the process proceeds to the next process (control process for handling errors in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the error handling control process related to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1405, the error control unit 1500 refers to the error flag temporary storage unit 1511 to determine whether an error has occurred. In the case of Yes in step 1405, in step 1410, the error control unit 1500 determines whether the generated error is an important error (for example, a frame opening error with a high risk of fraud). In the case of Yes in step 1410, in step 1415, the abnormality notification control means 1510 transmits error information corresponding to the error that has occurred this time to the hall computer via the external terminal board 600. In step 1420, the abnormality notification control unit 1510 transmits an error notification command corresponding to the error that has occurred this time to the sub-control board 2000, and proceeds to the next process (game control process in step 1600). In the case of No in step 1405, the process proceeds to the next process (game control process in step 1600), and in the case of No in step 1410, the process proceeds to step 1420.

Here, Table 1 shows an example of an error notification command transmitted from the main control board 1000 side to the sub control board 2000 side. In this way, an error notification command corresponding to the error content generated on the main control board 1000 side or the payout control board 3000 side is transmitted.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1600 (1), the main control means 1000 executes a main game side random number acquisition process that is acquired in response to a winning at the starting port related to the special game transition. Next, in step 1600 (2), the main control means 1000 executes a later-described normal game control process. Next, in step 1600 (3), the main control means 1000 executes a special game control process described later, and returns to step 1600 (1) again. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the main game side random number acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 (1) in FIG. First, in step 1602 (1), the random number acquisition determination execution means 1110 has received the special drawing start opening information from the special drawing start opening detection device at the special drawing start opening (winning opening under the effect display device). It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 1602 (1), in step 1604 (1), the random number acquisition determination execution unit 1110 refers to the hold temporary storage unit 1111 and determines whether the hold ball is not the upper limit (for example, 4). . In the case of Yes in step 1604 (1), the random number acquisition determination execution means 1110 in step 1606 (1) and step 1608 (1), the main game side random number (winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.) The random number acquisition determination execution means 1110 sets the main game-side random number in the hold temporary storage means 1111 together with the order information indicating the number of hold for the special symbol. Next, in step 1610 (1), the transmission control means 1210 refers to the hold temporary storage means 1111, obtains information as to what number hold is stored for the special symbol, and the information Is transmitted to the sub-control board 2000 side, and the process proceeds to the next process {normal game control process 1600 (2)}. In the case of No in step 1602 (1) and step 1604 (1), the process proceeds to the next process {normal game control process 1600 (2)}.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the normal game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 (2) in FIG. First, in step 1600 (2-1), the main control means 1000 executes a special symbol display process described later. Next, in step 1600 (2-2), the main control means 1000 executes a special game operating condition determination process described later, and proceeds to the next step {special game control process 1600 (3)}.

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 (2-1) in FIG. First, in step 1604 (2-1), the main game side symbol control means 1130 determines whether the special symbol variation start condition is satisfied, that is, whether the special symbol is currently fluctuating and is not in a special game. It is determined by referring to the processing related information temporary storage unit 1400 whether there is a hold. In the case of Yes in step 1604 (2-1), the main game side symbol control means 1130 is temporarily stored in the hold temporary storage means 1111 in step 1608 (2-1). Then, the main game side random number related to the current symbol variation is read out. Next, in step 1610 (2-1), the winning / losing lottery means 1120 refers to the special drawing winning / raising lottery table based on the main game side random number and the gaming state, and executes the special symbol winning / losing (big hit, small hit) lottery. To do. In step 1612 (2-1), the game control means 1100 determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1612 (2-1), in step 1614 (2-1), the game control unit 1100 turns on the hit flag in the processing related information temporary storage unit 1400. On the other hand, if step 1612 (2-1) is No, step 1614 (2-1) is skipped.

  In step 1616 (2-1), the main game side symbol content determination means 1131 refers to each lottery table in the special figure content determination lottery table, and the main game side random number (for example, special symbol determination random number, fluctuation) The stop symbol and the variation mode relating to the special symbol are determined based on the mode determination random number), and these are temporarily stored in the processing related information temporary storage unit 1400. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (probability variation gaming state and limited frequency gaming state) (and so on). Next, in step 1618 (2-1), the transmission control means 1210 obtains symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) related to the special symbol determined in step 1616 (2-1). Transmit to the sub-control board 2000 side. Next, in step 1620 (2-1), the main game side symbol control means 1130 uses a predetermined time {variation time according to the variation mode determined in step 1616 (2-1)} as a special figure variation management timer. set. In step 1622 (2-1), the main game side symbol control means 1130 displays the special symbol on the special symbol display unit of the special symbol display device according to the variation mode stored in the processing related information temporary storage means 1400. Start the variable display. Next, in step 1624 (2-1), the main game side symbol control means 1130 turns on the changing flag of the processing related information temporary storage means 1400.

  In step 1626 (2-1), the main game side symbol control means 1130 determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1626 (2-1), the process proceeds to the next process {special game operation condition determination process 1600 (2-2)}. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1626 (2-1), in step 1628 (2-1), the transmission control means 1210 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the sub-control board 2000 side. Next, at step 1630 (2-1), the main game side symbol control means 1130 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit of the special symbol display device, and stores it in the processing related information temporary storage means 1400. The stored stop symbol is displayed and controlled as a fixed stop symbol.

  Next, in step 1632 (2-1), the game control unit 1100 refers to the processing related information temporary storage unit 1400 and determines whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1632 (2-1), in step 1634 (2-1), the game control unit 1100 turns off the hit flag in the processing related information temporary storage unit 1400. Next, in step 1636 (2-1), the game control means 1100 turns on the special game execution permission flag of the processing related information temporary storage means 1400, and proceeds to step 1638 (2-1). In addition, also when No in step 1632 (2-1), it transfers to step 1638 (2-1).

  Next, in step 1638 (2-1), the main game side symbol control means 1130 turns off the changing flag of the processing related information temporary storage means 1400. In step 1640 (2-1), the main game side symbol control means 1130 resets the special figure fluctuation management timer, and proceeds to the next process {special game operation condition determination process 1600 (2-2)}. .

  In the case of No in step 1604 (2-1), in step 1642 (2-1), the main game side symbol control means 1130 refers to the processing related information temporary storage means 1400 and the changing flag is on. It is determined whether or not. In the case of Yes in Step 1642 (2-1), the process proceeds to Step 1626 (2-1), and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process {special game operation condition determination process 1600 (2-2)}.

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process according to the subroutine of step 1600 (2-2) in FIG. First, in step 1602 (2-2), the special game control unit 1140 refers to the processing related information temporary storage unit 1400, and determines whether or not the special game execution permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602 (2-2), in step 1604 (2-2), the special game control means 1140 turns off the special game execution permission flag in the processing related information temporary storage means 1400. Next, in step 1606 (2-2), the special game control unit 1140 refers to the special game content reference table based on the predetermined mode, and stores the content of the special game in the processing related information temporary storage unit 1400. set. In step 1608 (2-2), the special game control means 1140 turns on the special game transition permission flag of the process related information temporary storage means 1400, and proceeds to the next process {special game control process 1600 (3)}. Even in the case of No in step 1602 (2-2), the process proceeds to the next process {special game control process 1600 (3)}.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step 1600 (3) in FIG. First, in step 1602 (3), the special game control means 1140 refers to the processing related information temporary storage means 1400 and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1602 (3), in step 1604 (3) and step 1606 (3), the special game control means 1140 turns off the special game transition permission flag of the processing related information temporary storage means 1400 and the special game. Turn on the execution flag. Next, in step 1608 (3), the transmission control means 1210 transmits a special game start signal to the sub-control board 2000 side, and proceeds to step 1612 (3). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1602 (3), in step 1610 (3), the special game control means 1140 refers to the processing related information temporary storage means 1400 and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. To do. If YES in step 1610 (3), the process proceeds to step 1612 (3). In the case of No in step 1610 (3), the special game control means 1140 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (unpaid prize ball management process 1200).

  Next, in step 1612 (3), the special game control means 1140 refers to the processing related information temporary storage means 1400 and determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether the round is in the middle. Determine whether or not. If Yes in step 1612 (3), that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 1626 (3) without performing the processing of steps 1614 (3) to 1622 (3) described in detail below. . On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1612 (3), that is, when it is just before the start of the round, first, in step 1614 (3), the special game control means 1140 is set in the processing related information temporary storage means 1400. A pattern (for example, an open pattern that continues to open or a pattern that opens and closes) is set. Next, in step 1616 (3), the special game control means 1140 clears the winning ball counter in the processing related information temporary storage means 1400 to zero. Next, in step 1618 (3), the special game control means 1140 adds 1 to the round number counter of the processing related information temporary storage means 1400. Note that the number of rounds stored in the processing related information temporary storage unit 1400 is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1620 (3), the special game control means 1140 turns on the round continuation flag of the processing related information temporary storage means 1400. In step 1622 (3), the special game control means 1140 refers to the processing related information temporary storage means 1400, and drives a grand prize winning hole electric combination called an attacker to open the big prize opening. Then, the process proceeds to step 1626 (3).

  Next, in step 1626 (3), the special game control unit 1140 refers to the processing related information temporary storage unit 1400 and determines whether or not there is a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 1626 (3), the process proceeds to step 1630 (3). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1626 (3), in step 1628 (3), the special game control means 1140 refers to a special game management timer (especially an open time timer) to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. judge. Also in the case of Yes in step 1628 (3), the process proceeds to step 1630 (3), and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (unpaid prize ball management process 1200).

  Next, in step 1630 (3), the special game control means 1140 stops driving the large winning opening electric utility of the large winning opening and closes the large winning opening. In step 1632 (3), the special game control means 1140 resets a special game management timer (particularly, an opening time timer). Next, in step 1634 (3), the special game control means 1140 turns off the round continuation flag of the processing related information temporary storage means 1400. Next, in step 1636 (3), the special game control means 1140 refers to the processing related information temporary storage means 1400, and if the round is the final round (for example, 9 rounds if it is a big win, 1 if it is a small win) Round). In the case of Yes in step 1636 (3), in step 1638 (3), the special game control means 1140 turns off the special game execution flag in the processing related information temporary storage means 1400. Next, in step 1640 (3), the transmission control means 1210 transmits a special game end signal to the sub-control board 2000 side, and proceeds to the next process (unpaid prize ball management process 1200). Even in the case of No in step 1636 (3), the process proceeds to the next process (unpaid prize ball management process 1200).

<Processing on the payout control board>
Next, the processing on the payout control board 3000 side will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a main routine in the payout control board 3000. First, in step 2100, the payout control board (means) 3000 executes prize ball payout related information reception processing described later. Next, in step 2200, the payout control board (means) 3000 executes a prize ball payout control process to be described later. In step 2300, the payout control board (means) 3000 executes error determination / error response control processing described later, and returns to step 2100. Hereinafter, each subroutine will be described.

  First, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of prize ball payout related information reception processing (vs. main control board) according to the subroutine of step 2100 of FIG. Here, the first half of the flow is an information reception process from the main control board 1000 (and a process for setting the number of prize balls to be paid accordingly), and the second half of the flow is an information transmission process to the main control board 1000. Accordingly, the information receiving process from the first half of the main control board 1000 (and the process for setting the number of winning ball payouts associated therewith) will be described. First, in step 2105, the main-side receiving control means 3111 is the payout state flag temporary storage means. Referring to 3311, it is determined whether or not the motor driving flag is off. Here, the “motor driving flag” is a flag that is turned on during the driving operation of the payout motor of the payout device. In the case of Yes in step 2105, in step 2110, the main-side reception control means 3111 refers to the main-side reception information temporary storage means 3111a and determines whether or not a prize ball payout command has been received. In the case of Yes in step 2110, in step 2115, the payout control means 3300 accesses the flag area of the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311 and turns on the prize ball payout start permission flag. Next, in step 2120, the payout control means 3300 derives the number of prize balls to be paid this time based on the prize ball payout command information temporarily stored in the main-side received information temporary storage means 3111a, and the prize ball number information Is set in the payout counter 3312, and the process proceeds to the next process (step 2125). This completes the process of setting the number of prize balls to be paid when the normal prize ball payout process is executed. It should be noted that the process proceeds to the next process (step 2125) also in the case of No in step 2105 and step 2110.

  Next, the process of transmitting information to the main control board 1000 will be described. First, in step 2125, the transmission control means 3120 refers to the error flag temporary storage means 3221 to determine whether or not the central part opening error flag is on. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2125, in step 2130, the transmission control means 3120 transmits information indicating that the opening has been detected by the central integrated frame opening switch 22c to the main control board 1000 side. In step 2135, the error control unit 3200 turns off the central opening error flag in the error flag temporary storage unit 3221, and the process proceeds to step 2170. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2125, in step 2140, the transmission control unit 3120 refers to the error flag temporary storage unit 3221 and determines whether or not the upper open error flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2140, in step 2145, the transmission control unit 3120 transmits information indicating that the opening has been detected by the upper integrated frame opening switch 22a to the main control board 1000 side. In step 2150, the error control unit 3200 turns off the upper open error flag in the error flag temporary storage unit 3221, and proceeds to step 2170. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2140, in step 2155, the transmission control unit 3120 refers to the error flag temporary storage unit 3221 and determines whether or not the lower opening error flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2155, in step 2160, the transmission control means 3120 transmits information indicating that the opening has been detected by the lower integrated frame opening switch 22b to the main control board 1000 side. In step 2165, the error control unit 3200 turns off the lower open error flag in the error flag temporary storage unit 3221, and proceeds to step 2170. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2155, in step 2167, the transmission control unit 3120 refers to the error flag temporary storage unit 3221 and determines whether or not the front frame release error flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2167, in step 2168, the transmission control means 3120 transmits information indicating that the opening is detected by the front frame opening switch 2c to the main control board 1000 side. In step 2169, the error control unit 3200 turns off the front frame release error flag in the error flag temporary storage unit 3221, and the process proceeds to step 2170. Note that if the result of step 2165 is No, the process proceeds to step 2170. As described above, the integrated frame 5 and the front frame 2 are provided with a plurality of opening switches, and a plurality of opening switches may detect opening simultaneously. The opening error information related to the high-risk middle integrated frame opening switch 22c is preferentially transmitted to the main control board 1000 side.

  Next, in step 2170, the transmission control means 3120 refers to the error flag temporary storage means 3221 and determines whether or not an error flag relating to payout is on, that is, an upper pan full error, a ball clogging error, a motor abnormality error, etc. It is determined whether or not a payout related error has occurred. In the case of Yes in step 2170, in step 2175, the transmission control means 3120 transmits information indicating that a payout related error has occurred to the main control board 1000 side, and proceeds to the next processing (step 2180). Note that if the result of step 2170 is No, the process proceeds to the next process (step 2180).

  Next, in step 2180, the transmission control means 3120 refers to the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311 and determines whether or not the prize ball payout completion flag is on. Here, the “prize ball payout completion flag” is a flag that is turned on when it is determined by the payout control means 3300 that the prize ball payout has been completed. In the case of Yes in step 2180, in step 2185, the transmission control means 3120 accesses the flag area of the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311 and turns off the winning ball payout completion flag. In step 2190, the transmission control means 3120 transmits information indicating that the winning ball payout has been completed to the main control board 1000 side, and proceeds to the next process (the winning ball payout control process in step 2200). In the case of No in step 2180, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout control process in step 2200). The winning ball payout completion information transmission process is thus completed.

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of prize ball payout control processing according to the subroutine of step 2200 of FIG. First, in step 2201, the payout control means 3300 refers to the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311 and determines whether or not the prize ball payout forced stop flag is off. Here, the “prize ball forcible stop flag” is an award that is turned on when an opening detection of the integrated frame or the front frame is detected by an error determination / error-response control process in step 2300 described later. This is a flag for forcibly stopping prize ball payout during ball payout. In the case of Yes in step 2201, in step 2205, the payout control means 3300 refers to the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311 and determines whether or not the prize ball payout start permission flag (see step 2115 in FIG. 28) is on. judge. In the case of Yes in step 2205, in step 2210 and step 2215, the payout control means 3300 accesses the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311 to turn on the winning ball paying-out flag and turn off the winning ball payout start permission flag. To do. In step 2220, the payout control means 3300 determines whether or not the number of award balls set in the payout counter 3312 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 5). In the case of Yes in step 2220, in step 2225, the payout control means 3300 drives and controls the payout motor of the payout device so as to pay out a predetermined number. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2220, that is, when the number of prize balls paid out set in the payout counter 3312 is less than the predetermined number, the payout control means 3300 pays out the prize balls set in the payout counter 3312. The payout motor 13 of the payout device is driven and controlled so as to pay out the number of pieces. In step 2235, the payout control means 3300 accesses the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311 and turns on the motor driving flag. The payout motor drive start process is thus completed.

  Next, in step 2240, the payout control means 3300 determines whether or not the motor drive scheduled in step 2225 or step 2230 has been completed based on the ON / OFF signal from the sprocket position confirmation sensor. In the case of Yes in step 2240, in step 2245, the payout control means 3300 stops the sprocket at the default position based on the ONOFF signal from the sprocket position confirmation sensor. In step 2250, the payout control means 3300 accesses the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311 and turns off the motor driving flag. If No in step 2240, the process proceeds to the next process (step 2255). This completes the payout mode stop process.

  Next, in step 2255, the payout control means 3300 determines whether or not a game ball detection signal has been received from the count sensor. In the case of Yes in step 2255, in step 2260, the payout control means 3300 subtracts 1 from the counter value temporarily stored in the payout counter 3312, and proceeds to the next process (step 2265). It should be noted that the process proceeds to the next process (step 2265) also in the case of No in step 2255. This is the end of the game ball detection process.

  Next, in step 2265, the payout control means 3300 refers to the payout counter 3312 and determines whether or not the count value is zero. In the case of Yes in step 2265, in step 2270 and step 2275, the payout control means 3300 accesses the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311, turns off the winning ball payout flag and turns on the winning ball payout completion flag, The process proceeds to the next process (error determination / error response control process in step 2300).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2201, that is, when the prize ball payout forced stop flag is on, in step 2205, the payout control means 3300 accesses the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311 to force the prize ball payout forced. Turn off the stop flag. In step 2207, the payout control means 3300 refers to the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311 and determines whether or not the motor driving flag is on. Here, in the case of Yes in step 2207, the process proceeds to step 2245. As a result, when the possibility of fraudulent acts due to the opening of the integral frame or the front frame occurs, the driving payout motor is forcibly stopped even if the planned number of winning balls is not reached. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2207, the process proceeds to the next process (error determination / error response control process in step 2300).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2205, that is, when the prize ball payout start permission flag is OFF, in step 2280, the payout control means 3300 refers to the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311 and the motor driving flag It is determined whether or not is on. Here, in the case of Yes in step 2280, the process proceeds to step 2240 and the prize ball payout operation is continued. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2280, in step 2285, the payout control means 3300 determines whether or not the prize ball paying out flag is off. In the case of No in step 2285, it is determined that there is still a prize ball to be paid out, and the process proceeds to step 2220. On the other hand, if “Yes” in step 2285 and “No” in step 2265, the process proceeds to the next process (error determination / error handling control process in step 2300).

  Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the error determination / error response control process according to the subroutine of step 2300 of FIG. First, in step 2305, the error control means 3200 refers to the input port of the central integrated frame opening switch 2b-3 and determines whether or not the switch is in an ON state. In the case of Yes in step 2305, in step 2310, the error control unit 3200 turns on the central part opening error flag of the error flag temporary storage unit 3221. The flag remains on until the error information is transmitted to the main control board 1000 (steps 2130 to 2135 in FIG. 28). In step 2315, the error control means 3200 turns on the prize ball payout forced stop flag in the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311, and proceeds to the next process (step 2325). Note that the flag remains on until the prize ball payout forcible stop process is executed (step 2205 in FIG. 29, etc.).

  Next, in step 2325, the error control means 3200 refers to the input port of the upper integrated frame opening switch 2b-1, and determines whether or not the switch is in an ON state. In the case of Yes in step 2325, in step 2330, the error control unit 3200 turns on the upper open error flag in the error flag temporary storage unit 3221. The flag remains on until the error information is transmitted to the main control board 1000 (steps 2145 to 2150 in FIG. 28). In step 2335, the error control means 3200 turns on the prize ball payout forced stop flag in the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311, and proceeds to the next processing (step 2345). Note that the flag remains on until the prize ball payout forcible stop process is executed (step 2205 in FIG. 29, etc.).

  Next, in step 2345, the error control means 3200 refers to the input port of the lower integrated frame opening switch 2b-2 and determines whether or not the switch is in an ON state. In the case of Yes in step 2345, in step 2350, the error control means 3200 turns on the lower open error flag of the error flag temporary storage means 3221. The flag remains on until the error information is transmitted to the main control board 1000 (steps 2160 to 2165 in FIG. 28). In step 2355, the error control means 3200 turns on the prize ball payout forced stop flag in the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311, and proceeds to the next process (step 2365). Note that the flag remains on until the prize ball payout forcible stop process is executed (step 2205 in FIG. 29, etc.). As described above, even when multiple open switches that indicate the opening of the integrated frame are simultaneously detected, the notification process and the prize ball paying-off forced stop process related to the central integrated frame open switch with the highest risk of fraudulent behavior are given priority. Is configured to be executed automatically. In the best mode, the priority execution is ensured by executing the processing prior to the processing related to the other opening switch, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  Next, in step 2365, the error control means 3200 refers to the input port of the front frame opening switch 2c and determines whether or not the switch is in an ON state. In the case of Yes in step 2365, in step 2370, the error control unit 3200 turns on the front frame release error flag in the error flag temporary storage unit 3221. The flag remains on until the error information is transmitted to the main control board 1000 (steps 2168 to 2169 in FIG. 28). Further, in step 2375, the error control means 3200 turns on the prize ball payout forced stop flag in the payout state flag temporary storage means 3311, and proceeds to the next processing (step 2385). Note that the flag remains on until the prize ball payout forcible stop process is executed (step 2205 in FIG. 29, etc.).

  Next, in step 2385, the error control means 3200 refers to an input port such as a payout device or a pan full tank detection switch, and determines whether any switch is on, that is, any payout related error is detected. Determine whether it has occurred. In the case of Yes in step 2385, in step 2390, the error control means 3200 turns on the corresponding payout-related error flag in the error flag temporary storage means 3221 and performs the next process (award ball payout related information transmission / reception process in step 2100). Migrate to In the case of No in step 2385, the process also proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout related information transmission / reception process in step 2100).

<Processing on the sub-control board side>
Next, the flow of processing on the sub control board 2000 side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 31 is a main flowchart showing the flow of general processing executed on the sub-control board 2000 (production control means) side. First, in step 3100, the effect control means 2000 executes a decorative symbol hold information management / hold display process to be described later. Next, in step 3200, the effect control unit 2000 executes an error notification control process described later. Next, in step 3300, the effect control means 2000 executes a decorative symbol display content determination process to be described later. Next, in step 3400, the effect control unit 2000 executes a decorative symbol display control process to be described later. In step 3500, the effect control unit 2000 executes a special game (during big hit) display control process, which will be described later, and repeats the process of returning to step 3100. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of hold information management / hold display processing according to the subroutine of step 3100 in FIG. First, in Step 3102, the effect control unit 2000 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether or not the hold information is received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 3102, the effect control unit 2000 adds 1 to the drawing hold counter value in the processing related information temporary storage unit 2400 in step 3104. In step 3105, the effect control unit 2000 displays the same number of hold displays as the drawing hold counter value in the process related information temporary storage unit 2400, and proceeds to the next process (error notification control process in step 3200). On the other hand, if No in step 3102, in step 3106, the effect control unit 2000 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 3106, the effect control unit 2000 subtracts 1 from the drawing hold counter value in the processing related information temporary storage unit 2400 in step 3108. In step 3110, the effect control unit 2000 accesses the flag area of the processing related information temporary storage unit 2400, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 3105.

Next, FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the error notification control process according to the subroutine of step 3200 in FIG. First, in step 3202, the error notification control unit 2300 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether error information (see Table 1) has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the error notification control unit 2300 refers to the important error determination table 2310 and determines whether or not the received error information is an important error. Here, Table 2 is an example of the critical error determination table 2310. As described above, this best mode is configured to determine that an upper pan full tank error, an integral frame opening (medium) error, or the like, which is particularly likely to be performed fraud, is an important error.

In the case of Yes in step 3204, in step 3206, the error notification control unit 2300 turns on the important error notification flag of the processing related information temporary storage unit 2400 and performs the next processing (decorative symbol display content determination processing in step 3300). Migrate to As will be described later, when this flag is turned on, a decoration pattern variation different from the normal one is executed. On the other hand, if No in step 3204, that is, if the error received from the main control board 1000 is not a critical error, the error notification control means 2300 refers to the non-critical error notification mode reference table 2320 in step 3208. Then, an error notification mode corresponding to the received error content is determined, error notification is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 3300). Here, Table 3 is an example of a non-critical error notification mode reference table. As described above, in this best mode, a player can know a predetermined error (for example, an important error that may be fraudulent) so as to ensure that the fraudster is not noticed. The notification mode is configured not to notify. In the case of No in step 3202, the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display content determination process in step 3300).

Next, FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step 3300 in FIG. First, in step 3302, the sub-control-side symbol content determination unit 2210 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 3302, in step 3304, the sub-control-side symbol content determination unit 2210 refers to the processing related information temporary storage unit 2400 and determines whether or not the important error notification flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3304, in step 3306, the sub-control-side symbol content determination means 2210 turns off the important error notification flag in the processing related information temporary storage means 2400. Then, in step 3308, the sub-control-side symbol content determination means 2210 refers to the important error time table 2211b based on the symbol information and error information received from the main control board 1000 side, and changes the decorative symbol variation mode and stoppage. Determine the design. In step 3312, the sub-control-side symbol content determination unit 2210 turns on the symbol content determination flag in the processing-related information temporary storage unit 2400, and proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process in step 3400). Here, Table 4 is an example of the important error table 2211b. In this example, only the variation mode determination table is shown as the important error time table, but it may be the stop symbol determination table or both (further notice, sound, vibration, etc., which are controlled by the sub-control board) The elements may be tabulated). Thus, even when the same symbol information (variation mode information in this example) is transmitted from the main control board 1000 side, different variation modes are assigned depending on the type of error that has occurred. By configuring in this way, the hall staff can grasp the type of error that has occurred by checking the variation pattern of the decorative symbol. It should be noted that the symbol (special symbol) variation on the main control board 1000 side and the symbol (decorative symbol) variation on the sub-control board 2000 side are synchronized, and therefore the same variation mode selected on the main control board 1000 side. The time variation mode is selected on the sub-control board 2000 side. For example, in the case of the following table, if the variation mode A is selected on the main control board side, the variation mode a-2-1, variation mode a-2-2, variation mode a selected on the sub control board side -2-3 is the same time as the variation mode A.

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3304, in step 3310, the sub-control-side symbol content determination means 2210 refers to the non-critical error table 2211a based on the symbol information received from the main control board 1000 side, and the decorative symbol Change mode and stop symbol are determined, and the process proceeds to the next process (decorative symbol display control process of step 3400). Here, Table 5 is an example of the non-critical error table 2211a. Note that, as described above, the symbol (special symbol) variation on the main control board 1000 side and the symbol (decorative symbol) variation on the sub-control board 2000 side are synchronized, and therefore selected on the main control board 1000 side. The variation mode having the same time as the variation mode is selected on the sub-control board 2000 side. For example, in the case of the following table, if the variation mode A is selected on the main control board side, the variation mode a-1 selected on the sub-control board side is the same time as the variation mode A.

  Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 3400 in FIG. First, in step 3402, the sub-control-side symbol control means 2200 refers to the flag area of the processing related information temporary storage means 2400, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 3402, in step 3404, the sub-control-side symbol control means 2200 refers to the flag area of the processing related information temporary storage means 2400 and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3404, in steps 3406 and 3408, the sub-control-side symbol control means 2200 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the processing related information temporary storage means 2400 and sets the symbol content determination flag. Turn off. Next, in step 3410, the sub-control-side symbol control means 2200 follows the determination contents temporarily stored in the symbol-related information area of the processing-related information temporary storage means 2400, and displays the decorative symbols on the figure display unit of the effect display device. Start displaying fluctuations.

  In step 3412, the sub-control-side symbol control means 2200 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2110 and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 3412, in step 3414, the sub-control-side symbol control means 2200 follows the determination content (stop symbol) temporarily stored in the symbol-related information area of the processing-related information temporary storage means 2400. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed on the drawing display section. In step 3416, the sub-control-side symbol control means 2200 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the processing-related information temporary storage means 2400, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step 3500). Transition.

  In the case of No in Step 3402, the process proceeds to Step 3412, and in the case of No in Step 3404 and Step 3412, the process proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in Step 3500).

  Next, FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the special game (during jackpot) display control processing according to the subroutine of step 3500 of FIG. First, in step 3502, the effect control unit 2000 refers to the flag area of the processing related information temporary storage unit 2400 and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 3502, in step 3504, the effect control unit 2000 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 3504, in step 3506 and step 3508, the effect control means 2000 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the processing related information temporary storage means 2400 and displays a big hit start display on the effect display device. I do. In step 3510, the effect control unit 2000 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control board 1000 in step 1624. Next, in step 3512, the effect control means 2000 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110 and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6312, in step 3514, the effect control means 2000 performs a jackpot end display on the effect display device. In step 3516, the effect control unit 2000 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of the processing related information temporary storage unit 2400, and proceeds to the next processing (holding information management / holding display control processing in step 3100). To do. If NO in step 3502, the process proceeds to step 3510. If NO in steps 3504 and 3512, the process proceeds to the next process (hold information management / hold display control process in step 3100).

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Next, the operation according to the best mode will be described. In addition, description is omitted about the item which demonstrated the effect | action together above. Here, FIG. 37 shows the main control board 1000 in the case where a non-critical error (error E02 out-of-ball error) and a critical error {error E04 integral frame (medium) release error} occur. It is the figure which showed the mode of change of the control side symbol (special symbol), and the mode of change of the sub control side symbol (decoration symbol) in the sub control board 2000. All conditions are the same (game state, acquired random value, etc.) except for different error types.

  First, from the case where a non-critical error occurs, it is assumed that an error E2 (see Table 2) occurs while the variation mode B is being executed. In this case, on the side of the sub-control board 2000 that has received the error information, the error is notified by blinking the illumination arranged on the right side of the frame among the illuminations provided in the integrated frame (see Table 3). ). As a result, both the player and the hall staff recognize that an out-of-ball error has occurred. The notification is executed during a period in which the error continues. Note that, as a variation mode of the sub-control-side symbol executed on the sub-control board 2000 side, one selected when an important error does not occur is assigned (variation mode of the main control-side symbol = variation mode B → Variation mode of clothing control side symbol = variation mode b-1, variation mode of main control side symbol = variation mode A → variation mode of clothing control side symbol = variation mode a-1).

  Next, a case where an important error occurs will be described. It is assumed that an error E4 (see Table 2) occurs while the variation mode B is being executed. In this case, on the side of the sub control board 2000 that has received the error information, unlike the occurrence of a non-critical error, error notification that is immediately recognized by the player is not executed. Then, after the sub-control-side symbol that has fluctuated when an important error has occurred stops, symbol variation in a variation manner different from the normal time (when not an important error has occurred) is executed. Specifically, if the variation mode of the main control side symbol is the variation mode A, the variation mode a-1 is selected as the variation mode of the sub control side symbol during normal time (when no significant error occurs), When an important error occurs, the variation mode a-2-2 is selected as the variation mode of the sub-control side symbol (Table 4). Thereby, only the hall staff can recognize the possibility that the cheating is being performed without the player being aware of it.

  According to this best mode, the front frame is supported on the front side of the outer frame so that it can be opened and closed (turned) and mounted with a game board, and the front frame is opened and closed in a cantilevered manner. A bullet ball game machine having a transparent member door supported so as to be capable of (rotating), and provided with a plurality of open / close detection means so as to be able to detect opening of the transparent member door at different parts, and the plurality of parts When the release is detected at any of the parts, the release at the detected part is performed in the notification form corresponding to the detected part under the situation where a different notification form is set for each of the plurality of parts. Since it is configured to notify that it has been detected, there is an effect that it is possible to provide notification information that can identify to some extent the type of fraud to the hall staff.

  Furthermore, since the opening signal of the glass door by the open / close detection means is configured to be output to the dispensing control unit, the forced stop command from the main control unit is compared with the configuration in which the signal is input to the main control unit. As a result of being able to forcibly stop the prize ball payout by the decision on the payout control unit side without waiting for reception, there is an effect that it becomes possible to deal with illegal acts more quickly.

  Furthermore, when the transparent member door is in the open state, the content of the effect related to the lottery determination is determined based on not only the random number related information but also the open state, that is, the content of the effect is determined based on the random number related information. Although it is configured to produce a production that incorporates the fact that the transparent member door is in an open state, it is assumed that the transparent member door is open. Compared with the member door opening error notification pattern, the transparent member door opening error notification can be implemented without being noticed by the fraudster, and the fraudulent person can be detected more reliably.

  Furthermore, it is supported on the front side of the outer frame so that it can be opened and closed (rotated) in a cantilevered manner, and it can be opened and closed (rotated) in a cantilevered manner on the front side of the front frame and the front frame of the front frame In a bullet ball game machine having a glass door supported by a plurality of opening / closing detection means so as to detect opening at different parts of the transparent member door, so-called lifting goto In addition, the detection signal is first output to the payout control unit, and the payout control unit outputs the detection signal. Since it is configured to immediately stop paying out a prize ball when it is received, it does not receive a prize ball payout stop command from the main control unit, compared to the case where a detection signal is output to the main control unit as in the past. Both payout system Part-side result for immediate abort the prize balls paid out at decision, an effect that can be quickly respond to fraud.

  Further, when the transparent member door is detected to be opened, the opening control information is transmitted from the payout control unit to the main control unit side, and the opening notification control is executed on the main control unit side upon receipt of the information. As a result, even when the release detection signal is output to the payout control unit side, the notification control system on the main control unit side as before can be used as it is. . Furthermore, in a situation where different notification modes are set for each of a plurality of sites, the notification mode corresponding to the detected site is configured to notify that an opening at the detected site has been detected. For example, it is possible to provide the hall staff with notification information that can specify the type of fraud to some extent.

  Furthermore, when opening is detected simultaneously at a plurality of parts of the transparent member door, the opening notification related to the specific part is preferentially executed (prioritized), so that the specific part is fraudulent. By making it a part to be monitored more in relation to the above, there is an effect that it becomes possible to quickly grasp the execution of the fraud and to suppress the loss due to the fraud.

  Furthermore, in a ball game machine having a production output control unit that controls production output using electrical / electronic components for production, particularly electric / electronic components that consume large electric power such as solenoids and motors, At least a part of the electronic component is connected to the relay board connected by wiring with the stage output control board that functions as the performance output control unit, or another relay connected to the relay board by wiring. Since the power supply board is connected to the board with wiring and the power supply board is configured to supply power directly to the relay board without going through another board, it can be designed even in an environment where power supply is bad For example, compared to the conventional manner of supplying power from the payout control board as in the prior art, it is possible to suppress the load on other boards due to the voltage drop. To.

  In addition, because it is configured to supply power directly from the power supply board to the electrical / electronic parts for production output provided on the front door, it is possible to perform various frame productions around the glass of the front door Play.

  In addition, all the electrical and electronic parts for front door production output are connected to other relay boards, so when removing the front door from the front frame, simply remove the wiring between the relay board and the front frame. There is an effect that the electric / electronic component can be electrically cut from the control board on the front frame side.

1 outer frame 2 front frame 5 glass / ball tray integrated frame 5b glass 10 game board 22a upper integrated frame release switch 22b lower integrated frame release switch 22c central integrated frame release switch 1000 main control board 1110 random number acquisition determination execution means 1120 random determination Means 1140 Special game control means 1200 Transmission / reception control means 1150 Prize ball payout determination means 1211 Payout control side transmission control means 1500 Error control means 2000 Sub control board 2200 Sub control side symbol control means 2210 Sub control side symbol content determination means 2300 Error notification control Means 3000 Payout control board 3300 Payout control means S ₁ , S ₂ ...

Claims (3)

A front frame for the front side is assembled to allow opening and closing of the outer frame,
Open Closed capable assembled on the front side of the front frame, a ball-shooting game machine having integral frame in which a transparent member and Tamasara for viewing game board is provided,
A ball game machine
A main control unit that controls the progress of the game,
A payout control unit for executing a prize ball payout, and the main control unit and the payout control unit are operated by separate CPUs;
The main control unit
A winning entrance where game balls can enter,
A prize ball payout determining means for determining a prize ball payout based on a game ball entering a winning opening;
A prize ball payout command transmitting means for sending a prize ball payout command to the payout control unit when the prize ball payout determination is made by the prize ball payout determining means;
The payout control unit
A prize ball payout means capable of paying out a prize ball;
When a prize ball payout command is received from the prize ball payout command transmission means, the prize ball payout control means for driving the prize ball payout means to control the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize ball payout command is managed. In a ball game machine that
Comprising an opening / closing detection means for detecting opening / closing of the integral frame;
A plurality of open / close detecting means are provided for detecting open / closed states at different parts of the integrated frame , and at least one of the plurality of the open / close detecting means includes an upper portion of the integrated frame and a lower portion of the integrated frame. Is provided as an opening / closing detection means for detecting the opening of the middle part of the integrated frame,
When the opening / closing detection means detects the opening of the integral frame , the detection signal is first output to the payout control unit,
The ball game machine characterized in that the prize ball payout control means forcibly stops the driving of the prize ball payout means even during the prize ball payout when receiving the detection signal from the open / close detection means. The payout control unit
In the case of receiving a detection signal from the open / close detection means, it further includes an open detection information transmission means for transmitting open detection information for specifying the part of the integrated frame where the open is detected to the main control unit side,
The main control unit
The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising an opening detection notification control means for notifying a portion where the opening of the integrated frame is detected based on the opening detection information transmitted from the payout control unit. The opening detection information transmitting means gives priority to the detection from the specific opening / closing detection means when the opening detection signals at the plurality of parts of the integrated frame are output from the plurality of opening / closing detection means, and the specific opening detection means The ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the release detection information according to claim 1 is transmitted to the main control unit side.

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