JP5536166B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine having a symbol display means for variably displaying various symbols.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a ball game machine that detects an abnormality when a game ball is won by a variable winning device due to fraud, and notifies an abnormality.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when a big hit occurs, a special game signal is transmitted to enter a special game state, and the big prize opening is opened. On the other hand, when the special game signal is not transmitted in the normal game state, if the winning ball counting switch of the big winning gate is activated and the passing of the gaming ball is captured, the alarm is activated and the abnormality is detected. The status is displayed (Patent Document 1, paragraphs 0011 and 0012, FIG. 6).

JP 11-164950 A

  However, the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is abnormal when a game ball is over-winned many times in a special game state, or when a game ball is illegally won in an interval between rounds where the door is closed. Cannot be determined. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures against such abnormal winnings.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a ball game machine capable of determining whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred in a special gaming state.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the ball game machine includes a symbol display means for variably displaying various symbols, a lottery means for determining whether or not the game ball is won, and an open state in which the game ball can enter. Based on the variable winning means having an opening / closing means for switching to a closed state where the ball is difficult, the ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable winning means, and the lottery means determined to be a win When the special game control means for performing a special game with opening and closing of the opening / closing means for a predetermined number of times and the opening / closing means during the special game are in a closed state, the ball detecting means detects a certain number of game balls or more. An abnormal winning determination means for determining abnormal winning in the case, and an abnormal notification control means for controlling the notification of abnormality when the abnormal winning determination means determines that the abnormal winning is determined,
The abnormal winning determination means monitors an abnormal winning flag that is set to ON when the abnormal winning is determined during the special game, and when the abnormal winning flag is set to ON, the game Even if the power of the machine is turned off, the abnormal winning flag ON setting is maintained, and when the predetermined first condition other than the power OFF is satisfied, the abnormal winning flag ON setting is canceled and the abnormal winning flag is turned ON. If not, the abnormal winning flag is set to ON when it is determined that the abnormal winning is determined, the abnormal notification control means is notified of the abnormal winning, and the abnormal winning is notified when the special game is ended or the power is turned off. When the abnormal winning notification process is executed and the abnormal winning flag is on, the abnormal winning notification is continued if the abnormal winning notification is being performed, and if the abnormal winning notification is not being performed, the variable winning means is awarded. There Characterized in that said executing the abnormality winning notification process when.

The second invention is the first invention, the abnormality winning determination means, and executes the processing of the abnormality winning to notify the abnormality winning in the event of a plurality of times.

According to a third invention, in the first or second invention, the power supply of the ball game machine is turned off in a state where the abnormal winning flag is set, and the power supply is turned on in a state where the first condition is not satisfied. When returning, the abnormality notification control is not performed until a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention based on the third aspect , the second condition is that the ball game machine is turned on and returned in a state where the first condition is not satisfied, and then the ball detecting means is a game ball. And detecting the abnormality when the second condition is satisfied.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to determine whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred in the special gaming state.

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view of the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. The figure explaining a 1st big prize apparatus. The figure explaining a 2nd big prize apparatus. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. FIG. 6 is a timing chart for explaining abnormal winning determination and notification (Example 1). FIG. The flowchart which shows the game management process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. 9 is a flowchart (first half) showing a special symbol variation start process in FIG. Flowchart showing the special symbol variation start processing in FIG. 8 (second half). The flowchart which shows the special electric-power-item management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit start process in FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a special electric accessory operation start process in FIG. 10. FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing processing during operation of the special electric accessory in FIG. 10. 14 is a flowchart (first half) showing the abnormal winning monitoring process in FIG. 14 is a flowchart (second half) illustrating the abnormal winning monitoring process in FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a big winning opening prize number check process in FIG. 13; FIG. 11 is a flowchart (first half) showing a special electric accessory operation continuation determination process in FIG. 10; FIG. 11 is a flowchart (second half) showing the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit end process in FIG. Timing chart explaining determination and notification of abnormal winning (Example 2).

  First, an outline of the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

The ball game machine of the present embodiment includes a symbol display means for variably displaying various symbols, a lottery means for determining whether or not the game ball is won, and an open state in which the game ball can enter. Based on the variable winning means having an opening / closing means for switching to a closed state where the ball is difficult, the ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable winning means, and the lottery means determined to be a win When the special game control means for performing a special game with opening and closing of the opening / closing means for a predetermined number of times and the opening / closing means during the special game are in a closed state, the ball detecting means detects a certain number of game balls or more. An abnormal winning determination means for determining abnormal winning in the case, and an abnormal notification control means for controlling the notification of abnormality when the abnormal winning determination means determines that the abnormal winning is determined,
The abnormal winning determination means monitors an abnormal winning flag that is set to ON when the abnormal winning is determined during the special game, and when the abnormal winning flag is set to ON, the game Even if the power of the machine is turned off, the abnormal winning flag ON setting is maintained, and when the predetermined first condition other than the power OFF is satisfied, the abnormal winning flag ON setting is canceled and the abnormal winning flag is turned ON. If not, the abnormal winning flag is set to ON when it is determined that the abnormal winning is determined, the abnormal notification control means is notified of the abnormal winning, and the abnormal winning is notified when the special game is ended or the power is turned off. When the abnormal winning notification process is executed and the abnormal winning flag is on, the abnormal winning notification is continued if the abnormal winning notification is being performed, and if the abnormal winning notification is not being performed, the variable winning means is awarded. There Characterized in that said executing the abnormality winning notification process when it receives.

  In the present embodiment, a special game is played by the special game control means based on the winning determination made by the lottery means. In the special game, an opening / closing operation is performed a predetermined number of times by allowing the game ball to enter with the opening / closing means open, and returning the opening / closing means to the closed state on condition that the maximum number of winnings has been reached.

  When the opening / closing means is in the open state, the game ball that has entered the variable winning means is detected by the ball detecting means. On the other hand, when the opening / closing means is in the closed state, normally, the game ball does not enter and is not detected. However, for example, a game ball that has entered at a timing immediately before the opening / closing means is closed is detected after the opening / closing means is closed.

Since the number of game balls (excess winning balls) detected after the opening / closing means is closed is at most 1 to 2, for example, when more than a certain number of game balls are detected, The abnormal winning determination means determines that it is an abnormal winning. Thereby, it can be determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred in the special gaming state.
Furthermore, the abnormal winning determination means turns on the abnormal winning flag and notifies the abnormal winning when the excessive winning is determined as an abnormal winning in the special gaming state, and even when the abnormal winning flag is ON, If it is not informing, the occurrence of an abnormal winning can be surely notified by notifying the abnormal winning when the variable winning means is won.

When executing the above-described process for notifying the abnormal winning, the abnormality is notified by a signal from the abnormality notifying control means, but it may be controlled to notify the abnormality by a speaker or the like, or the hall computer may be notified of the abnormal winning. Control may be performed so that recognizable notification is not performed only by outputting a signal.

In the present embodiment, it is preferable that the abnormal winning determination unit executes a process of notifying the abnormal winning when the abnormal winning is generated a plurality of times.

  In the present embodiment, the abnormality notification control means can notify the abnormality when the abnormal winning occurs a plurality of times. There is a slight possibility that a certain number or more of game balls will be detected by chance after the opening / closing means is closed, so there is no notification control in the first abnormal winning, and there are two or more abnormal winnings. If this happens, the abnormality notification is controlled. Thereby, it is possible to notify when there is a high probability that the abnormal winning is intentionally performed due to fraud or the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, even when the power is turned off in the pinball game machine, until the first condition is satisfied, it is preferable that setting of the abnormality winning flag is not released.

  In the present embodiment, an abnormal winning flag is set when it is determined that there is an abnormal winning. Once the abnormal winning flag is set, the setting is not canceled until the first condition is satisfied, so that a high security state is maintained even after the power is restored. An example of the first condition is that the RAM is cleared when the power is restored.

  In this embodiment, when the abnormal winning flag is set, when the power of the ball game machine is turned off, and when the first condition is not satisfied, the power is turned on to return, It is preferable that the abnormality notification control is not performed until a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, when the abnormal winning flag is set, even if the power is restored in a state where the first condition is not satisfied, the abnormality notification control is not performed until the second condition is satisfied. Thereby, the notification of abnormality is once ended by turning off the power, but after the power is restored, the control is performed to notify the abnormality again when the second condition is satisfied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second condition is returned by turning on the power of the ball game machine in a state where the first condition is not satisfied, and then the ball detecting means detects the game ball. That is, it is preferable that the abnormality notification control is performed when the second condition is satisfied.

  The second condition of the present embodiment is that the power is restored in a state where the first condition is not satisfied, and the ball detecting means detects the game ball after that. Are also subject to abnormality notification.

  That is, once the abnormal winning flag is set, for example, in a special game after the power is restored, an abnormal winning alert state is set, and when a winning is detected, the abnormality notification is immediately controlled.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the part which comprises the pachinko game machine of this embodiment is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, and a front frame 3 and a front door 5 that are pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed.

  The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Speakers 7 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs the effect sound effect accompanying the game to the outside. In addition, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on the left and right sides and the upper part of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a light emitting decoration part in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with a game effect. Note that the speaker 7 and the frame decoration LED 8 are used to notify an abnormality occurring in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A front plate 9 is provided on the lower side of the front door 5, and a left end portion thereof is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage tray 12 and the like.

  Further, a left effect button 13 and a center effect button 14 that can be operated when the built-in lamp is lit are provided on the surface portion of the upper storage dish 11. The production buttons 13 and 14 are given an opportunity for operation during the game, and the production can be changed by pressing the buttons.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-like back mechanism board 16 that holds down the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball supply device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper side of the back mechanism board 16.

  A game ball payout device 19 for paying out game balls is provided at the inclined lower end of the tank rail 18 for drawing out the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Further, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 5) that manages all gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner of the back mechanism board 16. Is housed and provided.

  In addition, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism plate, and a transparent effect control board in which the effect control board 25 is accommodated in the back cover 23. A case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control board case 26a containing the liquid crystal control board 26 are provided.

  A volume switch 31 is provided at an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. The volume can be set in 10 steps by rotating the knob.

  Below the liquid crystal control board case 26a, a transparent main control board case 24a that houses the main control board 24 is provided. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

  The main control board 24 is provided with a RAM clear switch 27. By turning on the power while pressing down the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state. If the backup flag does not match when the power is turned on, even if the checksum value does not match, the original state cannot be restored, so the process at the time of RAM clearing is performed.

  The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effects by the panel decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36, for example, based on the control commands.

  Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing a power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing a payout control board 29 are disposed.

  Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launcher (not shown) provided with a strike rod for hitting the game ball and a launch motor for driving the hit ball. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface includes a center decorative body 34a fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with a screw or the like, and a left corner decorative body. 34b, a right corner decoration body 34c, and the like. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are each formed by integral molding by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  A plurality of panel decoration LEDs 35 are arranged on the center decoration body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a light emitting decoration unit that enhances the effect by changing the light emission color and the light emission mode in accordance with the change display of the symbols and the notice display in each game. Further, the board decoration LED 35 is used to notify an abnormality occurring in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  An opening is formed in the center of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is disposed in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display that displays various effects such as a pattern on which various numbers, characters, and the like are drawn, a background image, and reach according to the game. The liquid crystal display device 36 corresponds to the “symbol display device” of the present invention.

  On the right side of the center ornament 34a, a movable accessory 37a having the shape of a doll's arm is arranged. Further, a clog-shaped movable accessory 37b is disposed below the front surface of the liquid crystal display device. Both the movable accessories 37a and 37b operate according to the effects in the game and the expectation level of the big hit.

  Below the liquid crystal display device 36, a start winning device 38 including a first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b is arranged. The game ball flowing down the game area 4a wins a prize in the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b, and a lottery is performed, and a special symbol (hereinafter, “ A special display is also displayed. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs a variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols.

  In the following, a special symbol that starts variable display by winning a prize in the first special symbol start opening 38a is a special symbol 1 (Special Figure 1), and a special symbol that starts variable display by winning a prize in the second special symbol start opening 38b. Special symbol 2 (special symbol 2).

  The second special symbol start port 38b is provided with an opening / closing member, and when the opening / closing member is opened, the game ball is easily won. The open / close member is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a normal symbol lottery to be described later is won. In the following, an apparatus in which the second special symbol start opening 38b and the opening / closing member are combined may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory.

  As will be described in detail later, a first big prize device 39 is disposed below the start prize device 38. Further, on the right side of the start winning device 38, a second large winning device 40 is arranged. A lot of prize balls can be obtained by winning the game balls in the big prize opening inside the big prize winning devices 39 and 40. The large winning devices 39 and 40 correspond to “variable winning means” of the present invention.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged below the right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), and changes the special symbol in response to winning in the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b, and displays the lottery result. In addition, the remaining one (right) displays the number of reserved balls of special symbols and normal symbols and the short-time state.

  The normal symbol display device 43b is a display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs. The normal symbol display device 43b starts a normal symbol in response to a winning at the normal symbol start gate 41a, and displays a lottery result by turning on the LED.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a normal symbol start gate 41a, a windmill 49 for changing the flow direction of the game ball, and a number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. The normal symbol start gate 41a is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 41a, and the normal symbol changes in the normal symbol display device 43b.

  In addition, a right normal symbol start gate 41b is disposed above the second grand prize winning device 40. This is a start gate for a normal symbol used in a gaming state in which the player makes a right strike, and also has a role of detecting whether or not the player is making a right strike.

  A plurality of general winning ports 42 are arranged at the lower left and right of the game area 4a. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending in a substantially vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows the shot ball to pass in the launch direction (the game area 4a side) and prevents the return ball (the launch path 45 side) from passing is provided. ing. Further, at the lowermost part of the inner guide rail 44 b, an out ball collection port 47 and a ball approaching portion 48 for introducing the out ball into the out ball collection port 47 are formed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4A and 4B, the big prize apparatus of this embodiment is demonstrated.

  First, FIG. 4A shows a first grand prize device 39 located below the center of the game board 4. Hereinafter, each member which comprises the 1st big winning device 39 is demonstrated.

  The first grand prize winning device 39 has a structure in which an opening / closing door 39b is attached to the center of the front wall 39a. The open / close door 39b opens and closes during the special game by driving the solenoid 39e. The opening / closing door 39b corresponds to the “opening / closing means” of the present invention.

  Also, behind the first grand prize winning device 39, there is a parts accommodating portion 39d, which accommodates parts such as a big prize opening sensor 39c (not shown) and a solenoid 39e. The big prize opening sensor 39c is a count switch that counts the game balls won in the opening of the first big prize winning device 39, and corresponds to the “ball detecting means” of the present invention.

  The ball passing hole of the big winning hole sensor 39c is located immediately below the big winning hole, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24 in order to pay out a winning ball according to the number of winning balls.

  Next, FIG. 4B shows the second grand prize device 40 located on the lower right side of the game board 4. Hereinafter, each member which comprises the 2nd big prize apparatus 40 is demonstrated.

  The second big prize device 40 also has an opening / closing door 40b, but the opening / closing method is different from the first big prize device 39 described above. When closed, the open / close door 40b protrudes from the front wall 40a (see FIG. 4B), and in particular, the game ball that has passed near the right normal symbol start gate 41b is guided in the direction of the second special symbol start port 38b. The opening / closing door 40b also corresponds to the “opening / closing means” of the present invention.

  On the other hand, at the time of opening, the open / close door 40b is retracted inside the game board 4 and accepts the game balls flowing down. Since the bottom surface of the second big winning device 40 is inclined, the game ball that has entered the ball rolls in the direction of the lower big winning port 40c '.

  When the game ball passes through the special winning opening 40c ', the winning is detected by the special winning opening sensor 40c (corresponding to the "ball detecting means" of the present invention). Further, the special winning opening sensor 40c also transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24 in order to pay out a winning ball corresponding to the number of winning balls.

  There is a component accommodating portion 40d behind the opening / closing door 40b, and in particular, a solenoid 40e for driving the opening / closing door 40b is accommodated.

  Next, the configuration of the control device for the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, the configuration of a relay board for relaying signals and some members not related to the present invention are omitted.

  This control device is mainly configured of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that receives commands from the main control board 24 and controls the effects. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power supply, converts it to a DC voltage, and supplies it to each board.

  The main control board 24 includes a main control board CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 therein. The main control board side CPU 241 is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for determining whether or not to generate a big hit, a process for creating a control command from information on the determined variation pattern and stop symbol, and transmitting the control command to the effect control board 25. I do. The CPU 241 corresponds to “lottery means”, “special game control means”, and “abnormal winning determination means” of the present invention.

  The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 243 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the main control board side CPU 241.

  The main control board 24 includes a RAM clear switch 27, a start winning port sensor 38c, large winning port sensors 39c and 40c, a starting gate passage sensor 41c, a general winning port sensor 42c, a magnetic sensor 50, a radio wave sensor 51, and a vibration sensor 52. It is connected and can receive each detection signal.

  The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects an abnormality when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor that detects an abnormality when a radio wave is emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 detects an abnormality when a strong vibration is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Sensor.

  Further, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24, and random number information acquired by the main control board side CPU 241 through a lottery process is transmitted to each of the symbol display devices 43a and 43b. .

  Further, the main control board 24 is connected to an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various information such as a big hit in a game, the number of winnings, and the number of games is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage tray full sensor 12c and the door opening sensor 32 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. . Note that the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control board 29.

  Next, the effect control board 25 includes an effect control board side CPU 251, a ROM 252 and a RAM 253 therein. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, which receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24 and performs processing for controlling various effects based on the control command.

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. Moreover, RAM253 is a memory | storage part provided with the work area which memorize | stores temporarily the data set by the process of the production control board side CPU251.

  A speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8, a panel decoration LED 35, a volume switch 31, a left effect button 13, and a center effect button 14 are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 (particularly the CPU 251), for example, controls the speaker 7 and each LED to notify the abnormality when the abnormality occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the “abnormality notification control means” of the present invention is used. Equivalent to.

  As for the effect buttons 13 and 14, when the player pushes them down during the effective period, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

  A liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 receives a command from the effect control board 25 and performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The liquid crystal control board 26 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266 therein.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. The data is output to the video display processor VDP 264.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the video display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing. The VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. is there.

  With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the liquid crystal control command transmitted from the effect control board 25, and displays effect images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device 36.

[Example 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the abnormal winning determination and notification in the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a timing chart regarding abnormal winning of the big winning devices 39 and 40 and the notification thereof. The first big prize device 39 and the second big prize device 40 may have different maximum prize numbers (the upper limit number of prizes for one round), but an abnormal prize can be explained in the same manner. Hereinafter, reference numerals of some members are omitted in the description.

  First, when the special game starts, the open / close door of the large winning device to be used is opened (ON (open)), and the game ball can enter. The open / close door is closed under the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 29.0 seconds) has elapsed and the maximum number of winnings has been won. In this case, the opening / closing door is closed by the winning of the maximum number of winnings.

  When the open / close door is open and a game ball wins a big prize opening, a prize is detected by the big prize opening sensor. FIG. 6 shows a state in which one ball detection signal is output by one winning game ball.

  Although the maximum number of winnings varies depending on the model and the type of the winning device, it is 10 here (the ball detection signal is partially omitted in the drawing). When the big prize opening sensor detects the tenth ball, the solenoid that drives the door is controlled by the main control board 24, and the door is closed (OFF).

  The closing period of the open / close door is an interval between rounds, and is usually set to about 2 seconds. This period includes the remaining ball discharge time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning device, and the game balls detected by the big winning opening sensor within the remaining ball discharging time are regarded as valid winning balls. It becomes the object of payout.

  Normally, when the open / close door is closed, the game ball does not enter the grand prize winning device, but the game ball may flow in at a time when the open / close door is closed. This is a phenomenon of winning beyond the maximum number of winnings and is called excessive winning.

  Since excessive winning up to two balls may occur rarely, it is not determined as an abnormal winning. However, when there are three or more winning prizes, there is a possibility that the big prize opening sensor has been illegally turned on due to radio waves or foreign matter, so it is determined that there is an abnormal prize and this is notified.

  In the abnormality notification mode 1 (abnormality notification 1), the notification of the abnormal winning is started when the thirteenth ball (excess winning of three balls) is detected from the start of the first round. This notification is performed using the speaker 7 or the frame decoration LED 8, but an error may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. Further, this notification is continued until the special game ends or the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off.

  Also, as in the abnormality notification mode 2 (abnormality notification 2), when the first abnormal winning of the first round does not start the notification, and in the subsequent second round, when the second abnormal winning occurs, Notification may be started.

  In FIG. 6, when the abnormal winning is generated continuously in the first and second rounds, the notification is performed. However, even when the abnormal winning is not consecutive, when the second abnormal winning is generated, Notification may be started. Further, the notification may be started when the third or subsequent abnormal winning occurs.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the game management process performed on the main control side will be described. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process that is executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

  First, the main control means (main control board 24) performs timer management processing (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of timers such as a special symbol accessory operation timer, which will be described later, and clocks the time relating to the game.

  The main control means manages a number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting the timers) according to the processing state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the main control means performs prize ball management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the general winning port 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42c inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control means transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (further, the game ball payout device 19). After receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage tray 11 (or the lower storage tray 12 when the upper storage tray 11 is full). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the main control means performs normal symbol management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 41a. Specifically, the start gate passage sensor 41c inside the normal symbol start gate 41a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and transmits a ball passage signal to the main control means.

  When the main control means receives the signal, it obtains a lottery random number of normal symbols. A maximum of four lottery random numbers can be stored, and whether or not the lottery random numbers are appropriate is lottered in the order of storage.

  Further, the main control means transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by the blinking of the LED, and the normal symbol is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed and stopped according to the lottery result. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, the main control means performs a normal electric accessory management process. This is a process for controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in the hit state, the main control means transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory, and the second special symbol start port for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member 38b is opened.

  The main control means is configured to close the opening / closing member when the predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have been won in the second special symbol starting port 38b before the predetermined time has elapsed. A control signal is transmitted to the solenoid for ordinary electric accessories. Thereby, the opening / closing member is closed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in a disengaged manner, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control means does not perform the normal electric accessory game process. finish.

  In step S50, the main control means performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b.

  Although details will be described later, when the start winning port sensor 38c detects a game ball, the start winning port sensor 38c transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means, and the main control means draws a special symbol.

  The main control means transmits a control signal to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped in a manner of winning or losing according to the lottery result after a predetermined time elapses. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 with a decorative symbol that can be surely recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  Finally, in step S60, the main control means performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the special electric accessory (large winning devices 39, 40) according to the lottery result of the special symbol.

  Although details will be described later, when a special symbol stops in a winning manner, it becomes a so-called big hit, and a special game of a predetermined number of rounds is given to the player. As will be described later, in the special symbol management process (step S50), when the special symbol is stopped in a detaching manner, the special electric accessory management process is immediately terminated. When the special electric accessory management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Next, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol management process (FIG. 7: step S50), the main control means determines a special symbol operation status (waiting for change, changing, and confirmation time) to be described later, and manages each process.

  First, the main control means performs a start port check process 1 (step S51). This is to determine the winning of a game ball to the first special symbol start port 38a, store a big hit determination random number or the like in a reserved storage area, and create a reserved look-ahead command if necessary. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S52, the main control means performs a start port check process 2. The same process as the start opening check process 1 is performed for winning a game ball in the second special symbol start opening 38b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S53.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is 5AH (step S53). The condition device is a device that operates when a condition for continuing the big hit when the big hit occurs, and determines whether or not the conditional device operation flag is turned on. If the condition device operation flag is “5AH”, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S58.

  On the other hand, when the condition device operation flag is not “5AH”, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S54. That is, the processing after step S54 is processing in a normal gaming state where no big hit has occurred.

  When the determination in step S53 is “NO”, the main control means performs a special symbol operation status determination (step S54). If the special symbol operation status (hereinafter also referred to as special symbol operation status) is set to “00H” or “01H”, it means that the special symbol is “waiting for variation”, and the process proceeds to step S55. .

  If the special figure operation status is set to “02H”, it means that the special symbol is “fluctuating”, and the process proceeds to step S56. Further, when the special figure operation status is set to “03H”, it means that the special symbol is “during confirmation time”, and the process proceeds to step S57. Hereinafter, processing in each special figure operation status will be described.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B, the special symbol variation start process performed in the special symbol management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when it is determined that the special symbol operation status is “00H” or “01H” (both waiting for variation) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 8: step S54). I do.

  First, in FIG. 9A, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number is 0 (step S71). If the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is not 0, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S76 (see FIG. 9B).

  If the determination in step S71 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is 0 (step S72). If the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S73. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is not 0, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S76 (see FIG. 9B).

  When the determination in step S72 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure operation status is 00H (step S73). As will be described later, “01H” is set as the special figure operation status immediately after the special symbol confirmation time processing (FIG. 8: step S57) is executed.

  If the special figure operation status is “00H”, the determination is “YES”, and the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure operation status is not “00H” (when it is “01H”), the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S74.

  If the determination in step S73 is “NO”, the main control means transmits a customer waiting demo command (step S74). The “customer waiting demonstration command” is sent from the main control means (main control board 24) to the sub-control means (when the number of held balls in both FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is 0 and the special figure operation status is “01H”). It is transmitted toward the production control board 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S75, the main control means sets 00H to the special figure operation status. Thus, the special symbol variation start process is ended. Thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, unless the holding information is generated, the process of “YES” in the determination of step S73 is repeated.

  When the determinations in steps S71 and S72 are “NO”, the main control means subtracts 1 from the number of reserved balls shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 (FIG. 9B: step S76). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, the main control means transmits a hold subtraction command. Since the main control means transmits a “hold subtraction command” to the sub control means, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (the right 7-segment LED) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 1 are decremented by 1. Is done. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, the main control means sets special symbol operation confirmation data. Specifically, “00H” is set as the special symbol operation confirmation data when special figure 1 starts to change, and “01H” is set when special figure 2 starts to change. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S79.

  In step S79, the main control means shifts the reserved storage area. The reserved storage areas 1 to 4 having the same number as the maximum number of reserves are shifted by 1 as the number of reserved balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set for the holding storage area 4 in which the latest holding information is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S80.

  In step S80, the main control means performs a special electric accessory activation determination random number determination process. This is a so-called special drawing lottery process in which a random number determination process is performed by determining a hit random number determination table corresponding to a special figure. Also, a process for storing the big hit determination flag in the work area is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, the main control means performs a special stop symbol creation process. Here, a symbol table selection table corresponding to the special symbol is selected, and a random symbol value for symbol determination and a big hit determination flag are acquired to create a special symbol stop symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the main control means performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is on, the game state transition table corresponding to the big hit type is selected, and values are stored in various buffers with reference to this. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S83.

  In step S83, the main control means performs special figure variation pattern creation processing. This is a process of selecting a variation pattern distribution table and creating a variation pattern of a special figure based on a variation pattern random number. Also, referring to the variation time table, the variation time of the special figure is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S84.

  In step S84, the main control means sets the changing flag in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 to 5AH. Specifically, the changing flag of one special figure that will change from now on is turned on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S85, the main control means transmits a decorative design designation command. The decorative symbol is a symbol that is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The main control means (main control board 24) creates a “decorative symbol designation command” and transmits it to the sub-control means (effect control board 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S86.

  Finally, the main control means performs various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S86). Specifically, “00H” (erase) is set in the random number storage area 0. Also, since the special symbol operation status is set to “02H” (being changed), in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 8: step S54), a special symbol changing process (described later) ( FIG. 8: Branches to step S56). Thereafter, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. Returning to FIG. 8, the process then proceeds to step S58 (described later).

  Next, a special symbol changing process performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described. As described above, the main control means performs this processing when it is determined that the special symbol operation status is “02H” (fluctuating) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 8: step S54).

  The main control means determines whether or not a special symbol accessory operation timer that is a timer relating to the fluctuation time of the special figure is 0, and transmits a “variation stop command” when the timer becomes 0. In addition, although various settings at the time of fluctuation stop are performed, since “03H” (during the confirmation time) is set to the special symbol operation status, special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 8: step S54) is performed in the next special symbol management process. The process branches to the special symbol confirmation time processing (FIG. 8: step S57). Thereafter, the special symbol changing process is terminated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58 (described later).

  Next, a special symbol confirmation time process performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described. As described above, when the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 8: step S54) determines that the special symbol operation status is “03H” (during the confirmation time), this processing is performed.

  The main control means sets the special symbol operation status to “01H” (waiting for variation) when the special symbol variable time timer reaches 0, so in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status determination At (FIG. 8: step S54), the process branches to a special symbol variation start process (FIG. 8: step S55).

  In addition, the main control means performs setting of a flag or the like at the time of a big hit, subtraction of the number of time reductions, subtraction of the number of STs which is a probability variation with a limited number of times. When the number of time reductions becomes 0, various settings are made at the end of time reduction, and when the number of STs becomes 0, various settings are made at the end of probability change. When the process during the special symbol confirmation time is finished, the process returns to FIG. 8 and proceeds to step S58.

  Finally, the main control means updates the special symbol display data (step S58). Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. Thereafter, the special symbol management process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the special electric accessory management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric accessory management process (FIG. 7: step S60), the main control means performs a special electric accessory operation status (a jackpot start process, a special electric accessory activation start process, a special electric accessory active process, a special Electric power article operation continuation determination process, jackpot end process) are determined, and each process is managed.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S61). If the condition device operation flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and this process is terminated. That is, the processing after step S62 is processing when a big hit occurs.

  When the determination in step S61 is “YES”, the main control means performs a special electric accessory operation status determination (step S62). If the special electric accessory operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special electric operation status) is set to “00H”, it means that it is “start of big hit”, and the process proceeds to step S63.

  When the special operation status is set to “01H”, it means that “special operation is being started”, and the process proceeds to step S64. Similarly, when the special electricity operation status is set to “02H”, it means that the special electricity operation is being performed, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  Further, when the special electric operation status is set to “03H”, it means that “special electric operation continuation determination is in progress”. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S66, and the special electric operation status is set to “04H”. Means that the jackpot is being ended, and the process proceeds to step S67.

  Details of the processing in steps S63 to S67 will be described below. Moreover, after these processes are completed, the main control means ends the special electric accessory management process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the jackpot start process performed in the special electric utility management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when it is determined that the special electric operation status is “00H” (big hit start) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62).

  First, the main control means performs various settings at the start of the big hit (step S91). Specifically, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is set to “ON”, and the continuous number counter is set to “01H”. The continuous number counter is used to count the number of rounds in the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process described later (see FIG. 16A), and “01H” means the first round.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (during special electric operation start), the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 10) is performed in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62). 10: Proceed to step S64). After various settings at the start of the big hit are completed, the process proceeds to step S92.

  In step S92, the main control means sets various data according to the jackpot type. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds, round display, LED number, and jackpot start interval time are stored in the RAM 243. The jackpot start interval time is used in a special electric accessory operation start process described later (see FIG. 12). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S93.

  Finally, the main control means transmits a big hit start interval command (step S93). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a “big hit start interval (fanfare) command” to the sub-control means (production control board 25). Thereafter, the big hit starting process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the special electric accessory operation start process performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when it is determined that the special electric operation status is “01H” (special electric operation is starting) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S101). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot start interval time has elapsed or whether the interval time between rounds described later has elapsed.

  If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S102. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S101 is “YES”, the main control means transmits a special winning opening release command (step S102). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a “big prize opening opening command” to the sub-control means (effect control board 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the main control means stores the special electric accessory operating time corresponding to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol accessory operating timer. For example, if the winning winning this time is “15 round big hit”, the special electric accessory operating time of each of the 15 rounds is set in the special symbol accessory operating timer. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the main control means performs various settings at the start of the opening operation. Specifically, the special winning opening winning number counter is set to “00H”. “00H” means that the number of winnings is zero.

  In addition, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “02H” (during special electric operation), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62), the special electric accessory operation processing (FIG. 10) is performed. : Go to step S65). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S105.

  Finally, the main control means performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process (step S105). Specifically, the value of the special winning opening / closing operation setting table and the special electric accessory operation timer corresponding to the big hit type and the number of rounds is acquired, and the operation of the open / close doors of the special winning devices 39 and 40 is set. Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the special electric accessory operating process performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this processing when it is determined that the special electric operation status is “02H” (during special electric operation) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62).

  First, the main control means performs an abnormal winning monitoring process (step S111). Hereinafter, the details of the abnormal winning monitoring process will be described with reference to FIGS. 14A and 14B.

  In FIG. 14A, the main control means determines whether or not the abnormal winning flag is ON (step S121). The abnormal winning flag is a flag that is set to ON when it is determined that there is an abnormal winning.

  If the abnormal winning flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S129 (see FIG. 14B). On the other hand, if the abnormal winning flag is not on, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S122.

  First, the case where the determination in step S121 is “NO” will be described. In this case, the main control means determines whether or not the open / close door is closed (step S122). If the open / close doors of the special winning devices 39 and 40 are closed, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S123. This is mainly the interval time between rounds.

  On the other hand, if none of the open / close doors is closed, the determination is “NO”, and the abnormal winning monitoring process is terminated. Since the process during the operation of the special electric accessory (see FIG. 13) is a process performed during the opening / closing period of the door, it is determined “NO” in this step unless the abnormal winning flag is ON.

  When the determination in step S122 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not there has been a winning in the big winning opening (step S123). The open / close doors of the large winning devices 39 and 40 are normally closed when the winning number reaches the maximum winning number. Accordingly, a game ball that has won a big prize opening while the door is closed is an excessive prize.

  If there is a winning at the big winning opening, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S124. On the other hand, if there is no winning, the determination is “NO” and the abnormal winning monitoring process is terminated.

  When the determination in step S123 is “YES”, the main control means adds 1 to the number of excessive winnings (step S124). This is a process in which the special winning opening sensors 39c and 40c count the number of excessive winnings. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S125.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the number of excessive winnings is a certain number or more (step S125). Since one or two game balls flow in at a stroke just before the open / close door is closed, and there are times when excessive winnings occur, it is set so that three or more excessive winnings are determined to be abnormal.

  If the excessive number of winnings is equal to or greater than a certain number, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S126. On the other hand, if the predetermined number is not reached, the determination is “NO” and the abnormal winning monitoring process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S125 is “YES”, the main control means sets the abnormal winning flag to ON (step S126). The abnormal winning flag is used in the determination in step S121 described above.

  Once the abnormal winning flag is turned on, the on state of the abnormal winning flag is not released even if the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. The ON state is canceled only when a predetermined condition (the “first condition” of the present invention) is satisfied, such as when the RAM is cleared when the power is restored, or when the backup power is lost. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S127.

  In step S127, the main control means sets the abnormality notification flag to ON. The abnormality notification flag is a flag that is turned on when performing abnormality notification, and is used in the determination in step S129 described later (see FIG. 14B).

  The abnormality notification flag is turned off when the special game ends. Further, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off, the abnormality notification flag is turned off to recover, so that the abnormality is not notified when the power is restored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, the main control means notifies an abnormal winning. This is a process of starting notification of abnormal winning using the speaker 7 and the frame decoration LED 8. Note that the abnormal winning notification is continued until the abnormal notification flag is turned off. Thereafter, the abnormal winning monitoring process is terminated.

  Next, a case where the determination in step S121 is “YES” will be described. In this case, the main control means determines whether or not an abnormal winning is being notified (FIG. 14B: step S129). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the abnormality notification flag is on.

  If the abnormal winning notification is currently being made, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S130. On the other hand, if the abnormal winning notification is not being made, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S131.

  If the determination in step S129 is “YES”, the main control means continues to notify the abnormal winning (step S130). Thereafter, the abnormal winning monitoring process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S129 is “NO”, the main control means determines whether or not there is a winning in the big winning opening (step S131). If there is a prize at the big prize opening, it is determined that the prize is abnormal.

  Here, since the abnormal winning flag is on and the abnormality notifying flag is off, this step corresponds to a case where the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off once, the RAM is not cleared, and the power is restored. Accordingly, winning in the big winning award here is an example of the “second condition” in the present invention. If there is a winning at the big winning opening, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S132. On the other hand, if there is no winning, the determination is “NO” and the abnormal winning monitoring process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S131 is “YES”, the main control means sets the abnormality notification flag to ON (step S132). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S133.

  Finally, the main control means notifies the abnormal winning. (Step S133). This is a process of starting the notification of an abnormal winning, but since it is an abnormal winning mainly after the power is restored, the notification mode may be different. Thereafter, the abnormal winning monitoring process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 13, the process then proceeds to step S112. In this case, the main control means performs a big winning opening prize number check process (step S112). Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 15, the details of the big prize winning number check process will be described.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special electric accessory 1 operation flag is 5AH (step S141). The special electric accessory 1 is the first grand prize device 39, and it is determined whether or not this is in operation.

  When the special electric accessory 1 operation flag is “5AH”, that is, when the flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S143. On the other hand, when the special electric accessory 1 operation flag is not “5AH”, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S142.

  When the determination in step S141 is “NO”, the main control unit determines whether or not the special electric accessory 2 operation flag is 5AH (step S142). The special electric accessory 2 is the second grand prize device 40, and it is determined whether or not this is in operation.

  When the special electric accessory 2 operation flag is “5AH”, that is, when the flag is on, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S143. On the other hand, when the special electric accessory 2 operation flag is not “5AH”, that is, when neither of the big winning devices 39 and 40 is operating, the determination of “NO” is made and the special winning opening winning number check process is finished. To do.

  Next, when the determinations in steps S141 and S142 are “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not there has been a winning in the big winning opening (step S143). The big prize opening is one of the big prize winning devices 39 and 40. If there is a prize at the big prize opening, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S144. On the other hand, if there is no winning, the determination is “NO”, and the large winning opening winning number check process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S143 is “YES”, the main control means adds 1 to the number of winnings (step S144). This is a process in which the big prize opening sensors 39c and 40c count the number of winning prizes. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S145.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings has been reached (step S145). When the number of winnings reaches the maximum number of winnings, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S146. On the other hand, if the maximum number of winnings has not yet been reached, the determination is “NO”, and the large winning opening winning number checking process is terminated. Note that the maximum number of winnings may vary depending on the type of the big winning device.

  Finally, when the determination in step S146 is “YES”, the main control means clears the special symbol accessory operation timer to 0 (step S146). By clearing the special symbol accessory activation timer, the process proceeds when one round game is completed (see FIG. 16A). Thereafter, the process for checking the number of winning prizes is completed.

  Returning to FIG. 13, the process then proceeds to step S113. In this case, the main control means performs a special winning opening / closing operation setting process. Details of the big prize opening / closing operation setting process have been described in step S105 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S114). Here, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operating time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S115. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operating process is terminated.

  If the determination in step S114 is “YES”, the main control means transmits an inter-round interval command (step S115). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits an “inter-round interval command” to the sub-control means (effect control board 25). The “inter-round interval command” is, for example, a command that informs the transition to the interval between the first round and the second round. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  Finally, the main control means performs various settings at the end of the opening operation (step S116). Specifically, the special electric accessory operation status is set to “03H” (during special electric operation continuation determination). Thus, in the next special electric accessory operation status determination process (FIG. 10: step S62), the process proceeds to the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (FIG. 10: step S66).

  Also, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to the remaining ball discharge time of the special winning devices 39 and 40. Then, the process during operation of the special electric accessory is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16A and 16B, the special electric accessory operation | movement continuation determination process performed in the special electric accessory management process is demonstrated. As described above, the main control means performs this processing when it is determined that the special electric operation status is “03H” (during special electric operation continuation determination) in the special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62). .

  First, in FIG. 16A, the main control means performs an abnormal winning monitoring process (step S151). Since the details of the abnormal winning monitoring process have been described with reference to FIGS. 14A and 14B, the description thereof is omitted here. However, since the opening / closing doors of the large winning devices 39 and 40 are closed, “YES” is determined in step S122. And the processing of steps S123 to S128 is performed (see FIG. 14A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S152.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S152). Here, it is determined whether or not the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S153. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process ends (see FIG. 16B).

  If the determination in step S152 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the maximum number of rounds has been reached (step S153). When the maximum number of rounds is reached (“15” for all 15 rounds), the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S157 (see FIG. 16B). On the other hand, if the maximum number of rounds has not been reached, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S154.

  When the determination in step S153 is “NO”, the main control means adds a continuous number counter (step S154). In other words, the number of special game rounds is counted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S155.

  In step S155, the main control means stores the interval time between rounds according to the jackpot type in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The interval time between rounds is used in the process when returning to the special electric accessory operation start process (see FIG. 12). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S156.

  In step S156, the main control means performs various settings for continuation. Specifically, the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the special electric accessory 2 operation flag are both set to “00H”. The special electric accessory operation flag is set to “00H” in any of “start”, “between rounds”, and “ends” of the big hit round, but here “between rounds”.

  Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H” (during special electric operation start), the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 10) is performed in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62). 10: Proceed to step S64). Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, when the determination in step S153 is “YES”, the main control means performs various settings at the end (FIG. 16B: step S157). Specifically, the special electric accessory 1 operation flag and the special electric accessory 2 operation flag are both set to “00H”. The reason for setting the special electric accessory operation flag to “00H” is that the big hit round is “finished”.

  In addition, since the special electric operation status is set to “04H” (during the completion of the big hit), the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62) proceeds to the big hit end processing (FIG. 10: step S67). become. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S158, the main control means stores the end interval time corresponding to the jackpot type in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The end interval time is used in a jackpot end process described later (see FIG. 17). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S159.

  Finally, the main control means transmits a jackpot end interval command (step S159). Specifically, the main control means (main control board 24) transmits a “big hit end interval (fanfare) command” to the sub-control means (production control board 25). Thereafter, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the jackpot ending process performed in the special electric utility management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when it is determined that the special electric appliance operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62) indicates that the special electric operation status is “04H” (the jackpot is being ended).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S161). Here, it is determined whether or not the end interval time has elapsed. If the special symbol accessory operation timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S162. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer has not yet reached 0, the determination is “NO” and the jackpot end processing is terminated.

  When the determination in step S161 is “YES”, the main control means stores the value of each transition state buffer in each state flag (step S162). For example, a different value is stored in the state flag depending on whether the state shifts to the probability variation state or the time reduction state after the special game ends. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S163.

  In step S163, the main control means performs various settings at the end of the big hit. Specifically, the condition device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum continuous number buffer, etc. used in each step during the special electric accessory management process are all cleared to zero. Also, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to “00H” (big hit start), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 10: step S62), the big hit start processing (FIG. 10: step S63) is performed. Come on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S164.

  Finally, the main control means updates the gaming state notification information (step S164). For example, when shifting to the short-time gaming state after this, the short-and-short-time notification lamp is turned on. Thereafter, the big hit ending process is ended. The processing performed on the main control side has been described above.

  As described above, when the open / close means during the special game is in the closed state, the bullet ball game machine according to the first embodiment can be determined as an abnormal winning when a certain number of game balls or more are detected. In addition, since an abnormality can be notified by a speaker or the like regarding an abnormal winning during a special game, it is useful for finding an act of illegally trying to win a ball during a special game.

[Example 2]
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the determination and notification of the abnormal winning of the second embodiment will be described.

  Example 2 relates to a phenomenon (high-speed round digestion) in which the maximum number of winnings is reached in a very short time and one round is completed. For example, if the maximum opening time of one round is 29.0 seconds and it ends in less than 9.0 seconds, there is a possibility that the big prize opening switch has been turned on illegally. Determine whether.

  First, for comparison, a timing chart for a normal winning is shown in FIG. In addition, the opening time of the opening / closing door shown below is only an example, and it was set as a reasonable time for explaining the normal winning or the abnormal winning.

  When the special game starts, the open / close door of the large winning device to be used is opened (ON (open)), and the game ball can enter. Further, when the game ball wins the big winning opening, the winning is detected by the big winning opening sensor.

  When one game ball is won, one ball detection signal is output (the ball detection signal is partially omitted in the drawing), but when the big prize opening sensor detects the tenth ball, which is the maximum number of wins, The solenoid that drives the door is controlled to close the door (OFF (closed)). In addition, the opening time of the open / close door in the first round is 20 seconds.

  Here, the second big winning device 40 for entering the game ball by hitting right is not easily affected by the adjustment of the game nail, and the round digestion is quicker than the first big winning device 39. However, if the maximum number of winnings is 10, it takes about 15 seconds on average to finish one round. In the case of the first grand prize winning device 39, an average of 20 seconds or more is required.

  When the first round is completed, the transition is made to the interval between rounds. Then, after the interval between rounds, the second round is entered. Here, although an excessive winning is not detected, an excessive winning of one ball sometimes occurs, and an excessive winning of two balls rarely occurs.

  Similarly, in the second round, when the open / close door is opened, the game ball can enter, and when the big prize opening sensor detects the 10th game, the open / close door is closed. The opening time of the second round door is 23 seconds. Thus, in the normal winning mode, the opening time of the door is around 20 seconds and there is no excessive winning.

  Next, FIG. 18B shows a timing chart of abnormal winning (high-speed round digestion). When the special game starts, the open / close door of the first prize winning device is opened (ON (open)), but the tenth ball is detected in 7 seconds and the open / close door is closed (OFF (closed)). In addition, after the end of the first round, the process shifts to an interval between rounds. Here, an excessive winning of two balls is detected.

  The launch of game balls is determined to be about 100 shots per minute (about 1.6 shots per second), but here, most of the game balls launched in a short time after the opening / closing door is opened will win a prize. This is an unnatural situation.

  In the second embodiment, the case where the opening time of the open / close door is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time is determined as an abnormal prize. However, since there is a possibility that such a situation occurs by chance, no abnormality is notified at this point. Thereafter, the second round is entered.

  As shown in the figure, the tenth ball is detected 7 seconds after the opening / closing door is opened in the second round, and the opening / closing door is closed. Again, it is determined that there is an abnormal winning, but since this is the second time, there is a high possibility that the big winning mouth sensor was turned on illegally. Therefore, the abnormality notification using the speaker 7 and the frame decoration LED 8 is started.

  The abnormality notification start is not limited to the case where the abnormal winning is generated in two consecutive rounds, but can be started when the abnormal winning is a total of two times. In addition, you may start when a total of 3 abnormal winnings generate | occur | produce, and you may start alerting | reporting when both high-speed round digestion and excessive winnings occur.

  As described above, the ball game machine of the second embodiment has a ball detection means within one third of the total time that the opening / closing means is open in one round during the special game. If the maximum number of winnings that can be won is detected, it can be determined that there is an abnormal winning. Here, when an abnormal winning occurs a plurality of times, an abnormality is notified by a speaker or the like. Therefore, it is useful for discovering an act of illegally trying to acquire a ball during a special game.

  The above-described embodiment is an example of the present invention, and other various modifications that can implement the present invention are conceivable.

  About Example 1, what number may be sufficient as the maximum number of winning of a big winning device. It is desirable to set the number of excess winnings to 3 or more, which hardly occurs as long as the game is played normally.

  Further, when the total number of winnings in one special game (all rounds) is extremely large, it may be determined that there is an abnormal winning. For example, in the case of 15 round big hits where the maximum number of winnings in each round is 10, the theoretical number of winnings is 150. However, if there are 200 or more winnings, it can be determined that there is an abnormal winning.

  About Example 2, it is desirable that the opening time of the open / close door determined to be an abnormal winning is not more than one third of the total opening time of one round. Since at least a winning earlier than the game ball firing pace is likely to be fraudulent, the notification may be started at the first abnormal winning.

  In addition, when both the conditions that the opening time of the open / close door of one round is equal to or less than a predetermined time and the excessive winning has occurred are determined as abnormal winning, notification may be started.

  Abnormality notification can be arbitrarily determined, for example, when it is started when a total of three or more abnormal winnings occur. As the notification mode, in addition to the speaker 7 and the frame decoration LED 8, the board surface decoration LED 35 and the liquid crystal display device 36 may be used, or a combination thereof may be used.

  In this case, the abnormal winning flag is established, and the condition for determining the abnormal winning after the power return is not limited to the winning in the big winning opening. The abnormality notification in this case may be different from the notification mode, for example, in a more conspicuous mode.

  The notification of abnormality is continuously performed until the end of the special game or the power is turned off, but there may be a case where the notification time is short. Even in such a case, an abnormality detection signal may be output to the external terminal board (see FIG. 5) for a predetermined time.

  In addition, the abnormality notification may be performed in a manner that can be recognized by a person around the player or the like, or may be performed in a manner that only a gaming store can recognize (for example, by outputting an abnormal signal to an external terminal). No notification of light emission, sound, image display, etc.). Moreover, it is good also as information which combined these.

  When there are a plurality of variable winning means (for example, two) and they are not operated simultaneously (for example, only one is operated in one special game, or only one is operated in each round), It is also possible to monitor a predetermined number or more of winnings to the variable winning means that does not operate, and to report an abnormality according to the result.

  Furthermore, when the variable winning means in operation is in the closed state, the abnormality monitoring of the first embodiment or the second embodiment may be performed together. At this time, the mode of notification may be varied depending on the variable winning means in which an abnormality has occurred.

  The “variable winning means” of the present invention includes an ordinary electric accessory (second special symbol start opening 38b). Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the winning when the opening / closing member of the ordinary electric accessory is in the closed state is an abnormal winning.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to gaming machines such as a sparrow ball type gaming machine and an arrangement ball machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decoration board 5 Front door 6 Glass board 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration LED
9 Front plate 10 Launch handle 10a Launcher 11 Upper storage tray 12 Lower storage tray 12a Lower storage tray full sensor 13 Left production button 14 Center production button 16 Back mechanism panel 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball delivery device 21 External Terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board (lottery means, special game control means, abnormal winning judgment means)
24a Main control board case 25 Production control board (Abnormality notification control means)
25a effect control board case 26 liquid crystal control board 26a liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 power supply board 28a power supply board case 29 payout control board 29a payout control board case 30 launch control board 31 volume switch 32 door open sensor 34a center ornament 34b Left corner ornament 34c Right corner ornament 35 Panel decoration LED
36 Liquid crystal display (design display means)
37a, 37b Movable accessory 38 Start winning device 38a First special symbol starting port 38b Second special symbol starting port 38c Start winning port sensor 39 Large winning device 39 First large winning device (variable winning means)
40 Second Grand Prize Winner (Variable Winner)
39a, 40a Front wall 39b, 40b Open / close door (open / close means)
39c, 40c Big prize opening sensor (ball detection means)
39d, 40d Parts accommodating portion 39e, 40e Solenoid 41a Normal symbol start gate 41b Right normal symbol start gate 41c Start gate passage sensor 42 General winning port 42c General winning port sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Normal symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Launch passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 Out ball collection port 48 Ball gathering part 49 Windmill 50 Magnetic sensor 51 Radio wave sensor 52 Vibration sensor

Claims (4)

A symbol display means for variably displaying various symbols;
Lottery means for determining whether or not the game ball is won,
Variable winning means having open / close means for switching between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter,
Ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable winning means;
Special game control means for performing a special game with opening and closing of the opening and closing means a predetermined number of times based on the fact that the lottery means has determined to be a win.
An abnormal winning determination means for determining an abnormal winning when the ball detecting means detects a predetermined number or more of game balls when the opening / closing means in the special game is in a closed state;
An abnormality notification control means for controlling notification of an abnormality when the abnormal winning determination means determines that the prize is abnormal;
The abnormal winning determination means includes:
During the special game, the abnormal winning flag that is set to ON when it is determined that the abnormal winning is determined,
When the abnormal winning flag is set to on, the abnormal winning flag is kept on even when the gaming machine is turned off, and a predetermined first condition other than the power off is satisfied Cancel the on-setting of the abnormal winning flag,
If the abnormal winning flag is not on, the abnormal winning flag is set to on when it is determined that the abnormal winning is determined, and the abnormal notification control means is notified of the abnormal winning, and the special game is ended or the power is turned off. An abnormal winning notification process for terminating the abnormal winning notification is executed,
If the abnormal winning flag is on, the abnormal winning notification is continued if the abnormal winning notification is being made, and if the abnormal winning notification is not being made, the abnormal winning notification processing is performed when the variable winning means is won. A ball game machine characterized by performing In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the abnormal winning determination means executes a process of notifying the abnormal winning when the abnormal winning occurs a plurality of times. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
When the power supply of the ball game machine is turned off in a state where the abnormal winning flag is set and the power supply is turned on and returned in a state where the first condition is not satisfied, the first condition is different from the first condition. The bullet ball game machine is characterized in that control of abnormality notification is not performed until two conditions are established . In the ball game machine according to claim 3,
The second condition is that the ball game machine is turned on and returned in a state where the first condition is not satisfied, and then the ball detecting means detects the game ball, the second condition A bullet ball game machine characterized in that an abnormality notification control is performed when a condition is established .