JP5720022B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a spinning machine (slot machine), a ball game ball (pachinko machine), and the like.

  Conventional game machines (for example, slot machines, pachinko machines) are configured to have an external terminal board for outputting the current game state and the like to a hall computer installed in a game store (for example, patents). Reference 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, in the conventional game machine, there is a problem that no information can be output from the external terminal board in a situation where the power is not turned on. On the other hand, if the power is always turned on, useless power In addition, the life of the mounted electronic component may be shortened.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of detecting an illegal act against the gaming machine.

The present invention is a gaming machine comprising a door, a main body, first detection means, second detection means, game control means , fraud detection means , and power supply means, wherein the main body Is provided with the first detection means, the main body is provided with the second detection means, and the main body is provided with the game control means , said body, said are those fraud detection means is provided, said first detecting means is detection knowledge possible means that the door body is opened, the second detecting means, said a detection knowledge possible means that the door body is opened, the power supply means is at least supply means possible power to the game control unit, said power supply means, at least supplies power to the fraud detection means a means capable of, said fraud detection means, the first power receiving means A substrate provided even without the fraud detection unit is a substrate where the second power receiving means is provided at least, the first power receiving means, capable of receiving power from said power supply means means And the second power receiving means is means capable of receiving power from an external device , and the first detecting means operates at least when power is supplied from the first power receiving means. The second detection means is a means that becomes operable at least when power is supplied from the second power receiving means, and the first detection means In this case, it is means that can detect that the door is opened, and the second detection means is means that can detect that the door is opened in the first case. In the second case, the first detection means In the second case, the second detection means is a means capable of detecting that the door body is opened in the second case. and, the are from the power supply unit is supplied with power, and it means a case where the power from the previous SL external device is supplied, the second is the case, he has the power supplied from said power supply means not, and it is that in the case where the power from the previous SL external device are supplied, if the second, the detection result by the second detection means can be output for the external device configuration It is a game stand characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, an illegal act against the gaming machine can be detected.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 2nd sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (A) It is a top view of the substrate case of an external terminal board. (B) It is a front view of the external terminal board in the state which attached the substrate case. It is the top view which showed an example of component arrangement | positioning which comprises an external terminal board. It is the circuit diagram which showed the electronic component and terminal which were mounted in the external terminal board. It is the block diagram which showed the example of a connection of a pachinko machine and a hall computer. It is the time chart which showed the relationship between the opening-and-closing state of a front door and the signal output from various terminals when the power is supplied to the pachinko machine and the hall computer. It is the time chart which showed the relationship between the opening-and-closing state of a front door and the signal output from various terminals when the power supply is turned on to the hall computer but the power is not turned on to the pachinko machine. It is the block diagram which showed the other example of a connection of the pachinko machine and hall computer through the external terminal board. It is a circuit diagram of the external terminal board which concerns on a modification. It is the block diagram which showed the example which combines a 1st door sensor and a 2nd door sensor with one sensor. It is the figure which showed the modification of the connector for connecting a pachinko machine and a hall computer. 2 is an external perspective view of the slot machine. FIG. It is an external appearance perspective view of a casino machine.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface. The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 is opened / closed of the front frame door 106 (open state in which the front frame door 106 is open with respect to the outer frame 102 and the main body 104, or closed state in which the front frame door 106 is closed with respect to the outer frame 102 and the main body 104). ) Can be detected, the first door sensor 105 and the second door sensor 107 are provided. In the present embodiment, the first door sensor 105 is disposed near the upper right of the main body (inner frame) 104 in the front view, and the second door sensor 107 is disposed near the lower right of the main body (inner frame) 104 in the front view. Has been. The location and number of the first door sensor 105 and the second door sensor 107 are not limited to this example. For example, the locations of the first door sensor 105 and the second door sensor 107 are interchanged. Alternatively, they may be arranged near each other, or a plurality of each may be arranged.

  The first door sensor 105 operates upon receiving power from the power control unit 660 (see FIG. 4) of the pachinko machine 100, and when the front frame door 106 is in the open state, the first signal ( In this embodiment, a high level signal) is output, and when the front frame door 106 is in a closed state, a second signal (in this embodiment, a low level signal) is output as a detection signal. Note that the first signal may be a low level signal and the second signal may be a high level signal (the same applies hereinafter).

  The second door sensor 107 includes a power control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100, an external device separate from the pachinko machine 100 (for example, a hall computer (not shown) installed in an amusement store, When the front frame door 106 is in an open state, the first signal (high level signal) is detected when the power supply is supplied from two places of the power supply device that supplies power and the outlet of the game shop. ) And the second signal (low level signal) is output as the detection signal when the front frame door 106 is in the closed state. As will be described in detail later, the pachinko machine 100 can output (transmit) the detection signals output from the first door sensor 105 and the second door sensor 107 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 700. Yes, the hall computer can grasp the state of the front frame door 106 of the pachinko machine 100 based on this detection signal.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launching handles 134 for launching into the game area 124, chance buttons 136 for changing the effects of the various effects devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 to emit light. Sub button lamp 138, ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and return operation button for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance 142, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. . The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the upper side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a signal indicating the game information of the pachinko machine 100 (for example, the above-mentioned) is input to an information input circuit 350 (see FIG. 4) provided in a hall computer (not shown) installed in a game shop or the like. The external terminal board 700 is provided for outputting a signal indicating the open / closed state of the front frame door 106 and a signal indicating the gaming state.

  Further, on the left side of the payout device 152 in the drawing, a main board case 158 that houses a main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing of the entire game, and effects based on processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs the control process related to the first, and the first control process related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400 An error that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control section 500, a payout control section 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and cancels the error by the operation of the game store clerk A payout board case 172 that houses a payout board 170 having a release switch 168, and a launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of a game ball are configured. A launch board case 176 that houses the firing board 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and are operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs an RWM clear signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that sends and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are arranged. Has been established.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying a special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, the general-purpose variable games are reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a general start port 228, a first special view start port 230, a second special view start port 232, around the effect device 206. A variable winning opening 234 is provided.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning is sometimes referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is constituted by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu). In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a large winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device stops the jackpot symbol when the special figure variable game is won. When displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, After guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or start opening to the back side of the pachinko machine 100, an out opening is provided for discharging to the game island side.

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 146 Further, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and driven into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm 224a and a forearm 224b imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. When the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding means shields the inner end portions thereof so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 are configured. Yes.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor for detecting a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, first door sensor 105, and lower pan full sensor A sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from the various sensors 320 and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302; and a predetermined symbol display device such as a first special diagram. A drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, and a predetermined symbol display device, for example, the general-purpose display device 21 Drive circuit 326 for performing display control and various status display units 328 (for example, general map hold lamp 216, first special figure hold lamp 218, second special figure hold lamp 220, high accuracy medium lamp 222, etc.) A drive circuit 330 for performing display control and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, a door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the second special figure starting port 232 has won a ball, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232.

  Furthermore, the above-described external terminal board 700 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to the information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the external terminal board 700. In addition, a signal indicating the game information of the pachinko machine 100 (for example, a signal indicating the open / closed state of the front frame door 106 or a signal indicating the game state) is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time, frequency, etc. The counter timer 412 is mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, a shielding device sensor 430, and a chance button detection sensor The sensor circuit 428 that outputs the detection signal from the 426 to the basic circuit 402, and the image data stored in the ROM 406 based on the signal from the CPU 404 are read, and the display image is generated using the work area of the VRAM 436 to decorate A VDP 434 (image) that displays an image on the symbol display device 208. Are connected Oh and display processor), the.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512 is installed. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock, and controls a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, and an image display A ROM 506 storing data and the like is provided.

  The basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the drive of the effect movable body 224, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, and a detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424. Is output to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table frame lamp drive for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 The circuit 540 is connected to a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

<Type of design>
Next, using FIGS. 5A to 5C, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described. FIG. 4A shows an example of the stop symbol form of the special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention.

  Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 10A shows 10 types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display, and the white portions in the figure are turned off. The location of the segment to be displayed is shown, and the black-colored portion indicates the location of the segment.

  “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. Moreover, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both shift to the time-saving state. Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. "Special figure D" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the time-saving state.

  "Special figure G" is a first small hit symbol, and "Special figure H" is a second small hit symbol, both of which are in a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the same short hit big hit with 2R. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced. In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, and the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Figure A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. When the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure B” is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 1—decoration 1—decoration”) corresponding to the 15R jackpot corresponding to the 15R jackpot is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. 1 ”or“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”). When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”). Etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R jackpot called “hidden probability change” of “Special Figure E”, the 2R jackpot called “Special Figure F” suddenly, or the first small hit of “Special Figure G”, “Special Figure H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify the 2R jackpot called “sudden change” of “special drawing C” or the 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction” of “special drawing D”, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is displayed. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5B is stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 6C, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value. In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle. In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, detection signals from various sensors 320 including the above-described first door sensor 105, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310 to detect signals. Is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step SA15 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226 and 234 and starting holes 230, 232 and 228 have been won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read and 1 is added to set in the original prize ball number storage area.

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a winning at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, a value is acquired as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S219, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to be in the off symbol display mode. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is opened to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). And a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).
In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In such a case, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off flag are turned on, respectively, so that the special figure I is in the respective mode. A setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time-short symbol symbol (special symbol). D), hidden probability variation (special E), suddenly normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special) Any one of the symbols I) and the second off-set symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 234a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 until a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal to be held at the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is stored in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information indicating. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the jackpot game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure start port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the jackpot game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the way, the off flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step S233, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. is included in the command data. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 relation stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described large winning opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In the above-mentioned big winning opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235, an external output signal setting process is performed. In the external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the external terminal board 700.

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

  On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit described above.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the strobe interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305. In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable. In step S307, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S307, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  If it is detected in step S311 that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S309 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button. In step S313, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S315, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read out in S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In step S317, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S <b> 319, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in S <b> 309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432. In step S321, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S501 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

  Next, the image control process in step S313 in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S601, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S607, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S609, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S611. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S611, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S701 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in S701. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S705. In step S705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S707, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S709, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S707, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S 711, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520. In step S713, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to S703.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S801 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is performed in response to this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S901 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S703 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S703, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S903 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

<External terminal board>
Next, the external terminal board 700 provided in the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail. FIG. 10A is a plan view of the substrate case 702 of the external terminal plate 700, and FIG. 10B is a front view of the external terminal plate 700 with the substrate case 702 attached.

  The substrate case 702 is made of a transparent member having a size capable of covering the entire external terminal plate 700 and is configured to be detachable from the external terminal plate 700. In a state where the substrate case 702 is attached to the external terminal board 700, the terminals and circuits mounted on the external terminal board 700 cannot be touched, but these terminals and circuits are visible from the outside through the substrate case 702. Thus, the terminal and circuit states of the external terminal board 700 can be easily confirmed without removing the substrate case 702.

<External terminal board / parts>
FIG. 11 is a plan view illustrating an example of the arrangement of components constituting the external terminal board 700. FIG. The external terminal board 700 includes a first substrate region 704 disposed on one side in the short side direction (upper side in the figure) and a second substrate region 706 disposed on the other side in the short side direction (lower side in the figure). And a third substrate region 708 arranged so as to be sandwiched between the first substrate region 704 and the second substrate region 706.

  In the first substrate region 704, eight output connectors 704a are disposed at substantially equal intervals along the longitudinal direction, and one input connector 704b is disposed at a predetermined interval from the output connector 704a. ing. In the second substrate region 706, a resistor 706a is disposed at the center in the longitudinal direction, and a game table side input connector 706b is disposed at a predetermined interval from the resistor 706a. Further, in the third substrate region 708, four photo MOS relays 708a are disposed at substantially equal intervals along the longitudinal direction, and two varistors 708b are provided on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the photo MOS relays 708a. A total of eight are arranged. The third substrate region 708 serves to electrically insulate the first substrate region 704 and the second substrate region 706 via the four photo MOS relays 708a.

<External terminal board / circuit>
FIG. 12 is a circuit diagram showing electronic components and terminals mounted on the external terminal board 700. One power line 710 is connected from the power control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 to the game machine side input connector 706b of the external terminal board 700, and eight signal lines 712 from the I / O 310 of the basic circuit 302 and the like. Is connected. One power supply line 710 is branched into eight power supply lines in the external terminal board 700, and is connected to two first input terminals of each of the four photo MOS relays 708a. The eight signal lines 712 are pulled up to the power supply line 710 through the resistor 706a and are connected to one of the two second input terminals of each of the four photo MOS relays 708a. Has been. Further, a varistor 708b is disposed between the first input terminal and the second input terminal of the photoMOS relay 708a.

  The first output terminal and the second output terminal of each of the four photo MOS relays 708a are connected to one of the eight output connectors 704a, and eight sets of the first output terminal and the second output terminal are connected. One set of the first output terminal and the second output terminal (the first output terminal and the second output terminal shown at the bottom of FIG. 12) is further directly connected to the second door sensor 107 via the input connector 704b. It is connected (without going through other electronic components and connectors).

<Door sensor signal by the first route>
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an example of connection between the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer.

  The basic circuit 302 includes an input terminal connected to the first door sensor 105 via a sensor circuit 332 (see FIG. 4), and a detection signal output from the first door sensor 105 via this input terminal. It is configured to be detectable. The basic circuit 302 includes a power output terminal connected to the first input terminal 708a1 of the photo MOS relay 708a and a sensor signal output terminal connected to the second input terminal 708a2. From the power output terminal, Power is supplied to the photo MOS relay 708a, and a sensor signal based on a detection signal input from the first door sensor 105 is output from the sensor signal output terminal to the photo MOS relay 708a. Hereinafter, it is transmitted to the hall computer via “first door sensor 105” → “basic circuit 302” → “photo MOS relay 708a (of external terminal board 700)” → “output connector 704a (of external terminal board 700)”. The detected signal of the first door sensor 105 may be referred to as a “door sensor signal by the first route”.

  Then, in the input port state update process described above, the basic circuit 302 detects that the detection signal input from the first door sensor 105 is at a predetermined level (for example, high level) for a predetermined time or longer (for example, 600 ms or longer). When this is detected, a second signal (low level signal) is output from the sensor signal output terminal. When the current of the second signal (low level signal) flows from the basic circuit 302 to the photo MOS relay 708a, the light emitting element (LED) of the photo MOS relay 708a emits light, and the emitted light is arranged to face the LED. The photoelectric element irradiated with the light and receiving the light outputs a voltage corresponding to the amount of light to make the MOSFET gate conductive. When the MOSFET gate becomes conductive, the phototransistor 710 on the hall computer side becomes conductive, and a low level signal is output from the output terminal OUT on the hall computer side.

  On the other hand, the basic circuit 302 detects that the detection signal input from the first door sensor 105 has been at a predetermined level (high level) for a predetermined time or longer (600 ms or longer) in the above-described input port state update process. If not, the first signal (high level signal) is output from the sensor signal output terminal. When the current of the first signal (high level signal) flows from the basic circuit 302 to the photoMOS relay 708a, the light emission of the LED stops and the MOSFET gate becomes nonconductive. When the MOSFET gate becomes non-conductive, the phototransistor 710 on the hall computer side becomes non-conductive and a high level signal is output from the output terminal OUT on the hall computer side.

<Door sensor signal by the second route>
The power line from the hall computer side is connected to the power input terminal of the second door sensor 107 arranged on the pachinko machine side (without going through the basic circuit 302) and arranged on the hall computer side. The signal output terminal of the second door sensor 107 is connected to the input terminal of the phototransistor 710 (without going through the basic circuit 302). Hereinafter, the detection signal of the second door sensor 107 transmitted to the hall computer via “the second door sensor 107” → “the output connector 704a (of the external terminal board 700)” is referred to as “the door sensor signal by the second route”. May be called.

  When the current of the second signal (low level signal) flows from the second door sensor 107 to the phototransistor 710 disposed on the hall computer side, the phototransistor 710 becomes non-conductive, and the second signal ( A low level signal corresponding to the low level signal is output from the output terminal OUT on the hall computer side. On the other hand, when the current of the first signal (high level signal) flows from the second door sensor 107 to the phototransistor 710 disposed on the hall computer side, the phototransistor 710 becomes conductive, and the first signal (high signal) A high level signal corresponding to the level signal is output from the output terminal OUT on the hall computer side.

<When the pachinko machine is powered on>
FIG. 14 is a time chart showing the relationship between the open / closed state of the front frame door 106 and signals output from various terminals when the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer are powered on.

  A period indicated by T1 in the figure shows a case where the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer are powered on and the front frame door 106 is closed. In this case, the first door sensor 105, the basic circuit 302, and the photo MOS relay 708a can be supplied with power from the power control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100. It is possible to output a “sensor signal” to the hall computer. On the other hand, since the second door sensor 107 can be supplied with power from the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer, the pachinko machine 100 can output the “door sensor signal by the second route” to the hall computer. is there. Therefore, when both the first door sensor 105 and the second door sensor 107 output a second signal (low level signal) indicating that the front frame door 106 is in the closed state, an output terminal on the hall computer side A low level signal corresponding to the second signal (low level signal) is output from OUT. Thereby, the hall computer can grasp that the front frame door 106 is in a closed state.

  A period indicated by T2 indicates a case where the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer are powered on and the front frame door 106 is changed from the closed state to the open state. In this case, the first door sensor 105, the basic circuit 302, and the photo MOS relay 708a can be supplied with power from the power control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100. It is possible to output a “sensor signal” to the hall computer. On the other hand, since the second door sensor 107 can be supplied with power from the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer, the pachinko machine 100 can output the “door sensor signal by the second route” to the hall computer. is there. Therefore, when one of the first door sensor 105 and the second door sensor 107 outputs a first signal (high level signal) indicating that the front frame door 106 is in an open state, the hall computer side A high level signal corresponding to the first signal (high level signal) is output from the output terminal OUT. Thereby, the hall computer can grasp that the front frame door 106 is in an open state. In this example, the signal output from the sensor signal output terminal of the basic circuit 302 is a predetermined time (the basic circuit 302 is input from the first door sensor 105) than the detection signal output from the second door sensor 107. The detection signal is output after being delayed by a time required for detecting that the detection signal has been at a predetermined level for a predetermined time or more.

  A period indicated by T3 indicates a case where the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer are powered on and the front frame door 106 is changed from the open state to the closed state. In this case, the first door sensor 105, the basic circuit 302, and the photo MOS relay 708a can be supplied with power from the power control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100. It is possible to output a “sensor signal” to the hall computer. On the other hand, since the second door sensor 107 can be supplied with power from the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer, the pachinko machine 100 can output the “door sensor signal by the second route” to the hall computer. is there. Therefore, when both the first door sensor 105 and the second door sensor 107 output a second signal (low level signal) indicating that the front frame door 106 is in the closed state, an output terminal on the hall computer side A low level signal corresponding to the second signal (low level signal) is output from OUT. Thereby, the hall computer can grasp that the front frame door 106 is in a closed state. In this example, the signal output from the sensor signal output terminal of the basic circuit 302 is a predetermined time (the basic circuit 302 is input from the first door sensor 105) than the detection signal output from the second door sensor 107. The detection signal is output after being delayed for a predetermined time or more by a time required to detect that it has not been at the predetermined level.

<When the power to the pachinko machine is not turned on>
FIG. 15 is a time chart showing the relationship between the open / closed state of the front frame door 106 and signals output from various terminals when the hall computer is turned on but the pachinko machine 100 is not turned on. It is a chart.

  The period indicated by T4 in the figure shows a case where the hall computer is turned on but the pachinko machine 100 is not turned on, and the front frame door 106 is closed. In this case, since the first door sensor 105, the basic circuit 302, and the photo MOS relay 708a cannot be supplied with power from the pachinko machine 100, the pachinko machine 100 outputs the “door sensor signal by the first route”. Cannot output to hall computer. On the other hand, since the second door sensor 107 can be supplied with power from the hall computer, the pachinko machine 100 can output a “door sensor signal by the second route” to the hall computer. Therefore, when the second door sensor 107 outputs a second signal (low level signal) indicating that the front frame door 106 is closed, the second signal is output from the output terminal OUT on the hall computer side. A low level signal corresponding to (low level signal) is output. Thereby, the hall computer can grasp that the front frame door 106 is in a closed state.

  A period indicated by T5 indicates a case where the hall computer is turned on but the pachinko machine 100 is not turned on, and the front frame door 106 changes from the closed state to the opened state. ing. In this case, since the first door sensor 105, the basic circuit 302, and the photo MOS relay 708a cannot be supplied with power from the pachinko machine 100, the pachinko machine 100 outputs the “door sensor signal by the first route”. Cannot output to hall computer. On the other hand, since the second door sensor 107 can be supplied with power from the hall computer, the pachinko machine 100 can output a “door sensor signal by the second route” to the hall computer. In this example, since power is not supplied to the basic circuit 302, a signal cannot be output from the sensor signal output terminal of the basic circuit 302 (the signal output from the sensor signal output terminal is in an indefinite state). When the second door sensor 107 outputs a first signal (high level signal) indicating that the front frame door 106 is open, the first signal is output from the output terminal OUT on the hall computer side. A high level signal corresponding to (high level signal) is output. Thereby, the hall computer can grasp that the front frame door 106 is in an open state.

  The period indicated by T6 indicates a case where the hall computer is turned on but the pachinko machine 100 is not turned on, and the front frame door 106 changes from the open state to the closed state. ing. In this case, since the first door sensor 105, the basic circuit 302, and the photo MOS relay 708a cannot be supplied with power from the pachinko machine 100, the pachinko machine 100 outputs the “door sensor signal by the first route”. Cannot output to hall computer. On the other hand, since the second door sensor 107 can be supplied with power from the hall computer, the pachinko machine 100 can output a “door sensor signal by the second route” to the hall computer. In this example, since power is not supplied to the basic circuit 302, a signal cannot be output from the sensor signal output terminal of the basic circuit 302 (the signal output from the sensor signal output terminal is in an indefinite state). When the second door sensor 107 outputs a second signal (low level signal) indicating that the front frame door 106 is closed, the second signal is output from the output terminal OUT on the hall computer side. A low level signal corresponding to (low level signal) is output. Thereby, the hall computer can grasp that the front frame door 106 is in a closed state.

<Other connection examples>
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing another example of connection between the pachinko machine 100 and the hall computer via the external terminal board 700. In this example, the first door sensor 105 is directly connected to the photo MOS relay 708a (of the external terminal board 700) without going through the basic circuit 302. Even if such a connection is adopted, the signal from the second door sensor 107 can be output to the hall computer without passing through the photo MOS relay 708a disposed on the pachinko machine 100 side. Even if the power is not supplied to the 708a (when the power is not supplied to the pachinko machine or the photo MOS relay 708a cannot operate normally), the hall computer has the front frame door 106 open or closed. It is possible to ascertain whether it is in a state.

<Modification of external terminal plate>
FIG. 17 is a circuit diagram of an external terminal board according to a modification, and corresponds to FIG. In the example of FIG. 12, the configuration example in which two signal lines are input to one photoMOS relay 708a is shown. However, as shown in FIG. 12, one photoMOS relay 750 has one line. A signal line may be input, and in this case, it may be possible to prevent an adjacent signal line from being affected by noise or the like. Although not shown, a configuration in which three or more signal lines are input to one photoMOS relay is possible. In this case, the number of photoMOS relays can be reduced, thereby further reducing the cost. There are cases where it is possible.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has an external (for example, a hall computer / island computer installed in an amusement shop, a power supply device that supplies power to the hall computer / island computer, Predetermined control is performed by a first power receiving unit (for example, a photo MOS relay 708a) that receives power (for example, 24V power) from an outlet or the like and power supplied from the first power receiving unit. Control means (for example, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300) and first fraud detection means (for example, the first door sensor 105) for detecting the presence or absence of fraud by the power supplied from the first power receiving unit. And external power (for example, 100 V power different from the first power receiving unit, the same as the first power receiving unit 24). Second power receiving unit (for example, the input connector 704b) and second fraud detection means (for example, detecting the presence or absence of fraud by the power supplied from the second power receiving unit) A second door sensor 107), wherein the control means is not supplied with power from the second power receiving unit, and the second fraud detecting unit is at least from the first power receiving unit. A gaming machine characterized by detecting the presence or absence of fraud during a predetermined period when power is not supplied to one fraud detection means.

According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, since it is possible to output a fraud detection signal based on an external power supply even when power supply to the game machine is stopped, In some cases, fraud can be detected even when is off.
In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes a door body (for example, the front frame door 106), a main body (for example, the main body (inner frame) 104), and a first detection unit (for example, , First door sensor 105), second detection means (for example, second door sensor 107), game control means (for example, basic circuit 302 of main control unit 300), fraud detection means (for example, external terminal) Board 700) and power supply means, wherein the main body is provided with the first detection means, and the main body is provided with the second detection means. The main body is provided with the game control means, the main body is provided with the fraud detection means, and the first detection means is configured such that the door body is opened. The second detecting means. , Means capable of detecting that the door is opened, the power supply means is means capable of supplying at least power to the game control means, and the power supply means supplies power to the fraud detection means at least. The fraud detection means is a board provided with at least a first power receiving means, and the fraud detection means is a board provided with at least a second power receiving means, The first power receiving means is means capable of receiving power from the power supply means, and the second power receiving means is an external device (for example, a hall computer / island computer installed in an amusement store, A power supply device that supplies power to the hall computer / island computer, an outlet of a game store, etc.), and the first detection means is the first detection means. The second detecting means is a means that is operable at least when power is supplied from the power receiving means, and the second detecting means is a means that is operable at least when power is supplied from the second power receiving means. Yes, the first detection means is means capable of detecting that the door body is opened in the first case, and the second detection means is the door body in the first case. The first detecting means is means for not detecting that the door is opened in the second case, and the second detecting means is: In the second case, it is means that can detect that the door is opened. In the first case, power is supplied from the power supply means, and power is supplied from the external device. The second case is the power supply. Means that no electric power is supplied from the means and electric power is supplied from the external device. In the second case, the detection result of the second detection means is sent to the external device. It is the game stand characterized by being comprised so that output is possible.

  Although it is conceivable that a backup power supply is provided in the gaming machine and the fraud detection signal is output by supplying power from this backup power supply, the power is supplied while the game shop is closed (when the gaming machine is turned off). In order to continue, a large-capacity backup power source is required, and the backup power source deteriorates as it is repeatedly charged and discharged, and it may be difficult to continue supplying power during the closing time. In addition, a gaming component may fail due to a trouble with the backup power source. In this regard, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, a backup power source is unnecessary, and cost reduction and space saving may be achieved in some cases.

  In addition, the second power receiving unit includes an external device (for example, a hall computer / island computer installed in a game store, a power supply device that supplies power to the hall computer / island computer, an outlet of a game store, a Horcon, Power received from a data display lamp (such as a data display lamp mounted on the game machine) (on the island equipment), and a predetermined signal (to the external device based on the detection result of the second fraud detection means) For example, you may provide the signal output means (for example, external terminal board 700) which outputs the detection signal of the 2nd door sensor 107).

  With such a configuration, since the fraud detection signal can be output based on the power supply from the outside even when the power supply to the game machine is stopped, the power supply of the game machine is in the off state. In some cases, fraud can be detected.

  In addition, a predetermined member that can take a first position (for example, an open state) and a second position (for example, a closed state) (for example, a front frame door 106, a main body 104, a case for housing a control board, a dispensing device, etc.) The first fraud detection means includes first predetermined member position detection means (e.g., first position detection means for detecting whether the predetermined member is located in the first position or the second position). A second predetermined member position detecting means for detecting whether the predetermined member is located in the first position or the second position. For example, the second door sensor 107) may be used.

  With this configuration, even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the state of the predetermined member can be output based on the power supply from the outside, so the gaming machine is turned off. Even in this case, there are cases where an illegal act on a predetermined member, an abnormal state of the predetermined member, etc. can be detected.

  In addition, a gaming machine having gaming control means for performing gaming control (for example, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300), wherein the gaming control means cheats when power is supplied to the gaming machine. Detecting and outputting a fraud detection signal (for example, a detection signal of the first door sensor 105) to an external device (for example, a hall computer or an island computer installed in a game store), and supplying power to the game table Even if the computer is stopped, the external device side (for example, a hall computer / island computer installed in an amusement store, a power supply for supplying power to the hall computer / island computer, an outlet of a gaming store, etc.) ) Fraud detection means for detecting fraud and outputting a fraud detection signal (for example, a detection signal of the second door sensor 107) to the external device by the power supplied from In example it may include an external terminal board 700).

  With such a configuration, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the fraud detection signal can be output based on the power supply from the external device side, so the gaming machine is turned off. In some cases, fraud can be detected even in a state.

  Further, the fraud detection means may output the fraud detection signal to the external device even when power is supplied to the game machine.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to detect fraud even when a malfunction occurs on the game control means side (for example, when a circuit that outputs a fraud detection signal or the like fails).

  Further, the fraud detection means may output the fraud detection signal to the external device without going through the game control means (for example, without going through the basic circuit 302).

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to detect fraud even if a failure occurs on the game control means side. In some cases, fraud can be detected without imposing a control burden on the game control means side.

  The fraud detection means may output the fraud detection signal prior to the game control means when detecting fraud (for example, as shown in the time chart of FIG. 14, the second door sensor 107). The rise of the output signal of the second door sensor 107 is earlier than the rise of the output signal of the basic circuit 302, and the fall of the output signal of the second door sensor 107 is earlier than the fall of the output signal of the basic circuit 302).

  With such a configuration, there are cases where fraud can be discovered earlier.

  Further, the fraud detection signal (OUT output) output period when the game machine is powered on as shown in FIG. 14 is the fraud detection signal (OUT output) when the game machine is not powered up (shown in FIG. 15). OUT output) may be longer than the output period.

  With such a configuration, when the game machine is powered on (within the business hours of the amusement store), monitoring is normally performed by a hall computer, so the longer the output period, the more fraudulent is detected. Easily, when the game machine is not powered on (outside the business hours of the amusement store), there is usually no monitoring by the hall computer, so there is more or less output (absence of fraud) than the length of the output period It only needs to be understood and is very convenient.

  Further, a frame (eg, front frame door 106, main body 104) that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body is provided, and the fraud detection signal may be a signal output when the frame is opened.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to detect frauds in which a fraudulent board is opened by opening the frame body after the amusement store is closed (when the power of the gaming machine is off), fraud in which nail adjustment is changed, or the like. There is a case.

  In addition, the structure of the game machine which concerns on this invention is not limited to the structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on the said embodiment. Therefore, for example, the fraud detection signal output by the game control means and the fraud detection signal output by the fraud detection means may be different types of signals, and the game control means may be the first frame (for example, the front surface). A signal indicating opening / closing of the frame door 106) may be output, and the fraud detection means may output a signal indicating opening / closing of the second frame (for example, the main body (inner frame) 104). The reverse is also possible.

  In addition to power supplied from external devices (for example, hall computers / island computers installed in amusement stores, power supply devices that supply power to the hall computers / island computers, outlets of amusement stores, etc.) A fraud may be detected by using power supplied from an external battery provided inside the table or outside the game table, and a fraud detection signal may be output to an external device.

  The “injustice detection signal” according to the present invention includes a signal indicating opening / closing of the door 108 with a ball storage tray, a signal indicating that the lower plate 128 is full, a signal regarding an abnormality of the dispensing device 152, a ball A signal related to clogging may be used. In addition to outputting these fraud detection signals (or instead of outputting these fraud detection signals), the lamps are lit or blinked on the gaming machine side using the power supplied from the external device side. Injustice may be notified by displaying a warning on a liquid crystal display device or outputting a warning sound from a speaker. With such a configuration, there are cases where fraudulent acts can be detected more reliably.

  In addition, when reporting fraud using a lamp, a liquid crystal display device, or the like, it is preferable that these devices are in a position where they can be imaged by a surveillance camera installed in a game store or the like.

  In addition, although the three control units of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 are provided, the number of these control units may be one or two. Further, the communication between the control units is one-way communication, but may be two-way communication.

  In addition, the logic of the detection signals of the first door sensor 105 and the second door sensor 107 and the output signal of the output terminal OUT on the hall computer side are made the same, but it is sufficient if the state of the fraud detection signal can be grasped on the hall computer side. The logic of the fraud detection signal on the game machine side and the fraud detection signal on the external device side may be reversed (for example, the fraud detection signal on the game machine side is high active and the fraud detection signal on the external device side is low active). .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the first door sensor 105 and the second door sensor 107 are also used as one sensor, and “first and second door sensors 105 (107)” → “external terminal board 700” → “ The first route for transmitting the open / closed state of the front frame door 106 to the hall computer via the route of “output connector 704a”, and the hall computer via the route of “first and second door sensors 105 (107)” → “output connector 704a”. A second route for transmitting the open / closed state of the front frame door 106 may be provided. With such a configuration, even if the power to the pachinko machine is not turned on and power cannot be supplied to the external terminal board 700, the opening / closing state of the front frame door 106 is set to the hall computer by the second route. Can communicate. In addition, since the number of sensors can be reduced, the number of parts can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.

  Further, the shape of the connector for connecting the pachinko machine and the hall computer is not particularly limited, and for example, an output connector or an input connector as shown in FIG. 19 may be adopted. According to such a connector, since it becomes possible to insert / remove each of the plurality of signal lines individually, convenience may be improved.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 20 as “a plurality of types of symbols 1002 and a plurality of reels 1002 that are rotationally driven, a start lever 1004 for instructing the rotation of the reels, and each reel. Correspondingly provided stop buttons 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is won by lottery (winning prize internal lottery), and lottery results of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control process) that performs stop control related to the stop of the rotation of the reel based on the reel and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means Correspondingly, a determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, a predetermined winning mode In addition to the payout control means (medal payout process 1008) for performing the game medium payout process for paying out the corresponding game medium, the effect means 1010 for executing the effect based on the lottery result of the lottery means, A launching device 1014 that launches a ball into a predetermined game area 1012, a winning opening 1016 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, and a detection unit 1018 that detects a ball that has entered the winning opening 1016 , A payout means 1020 for paying out a ball when the detection means 1018 detects a ball, a variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a shutter movable to a position for shielding the variable display device 1022 1024 and a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode, and the variable display device 1022 is designed to be triggered by a game ball entering a winning opening and winning. It is also suitable for a slot machine 1000 "that is an effect device 1010 that produces a game by stopping and displaying after the change.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 21, “inserts bills into the bill insertion slot 2002, executes the lottery based on the bet 2004 and start 2006 operation, and displays the lottery result on the lottery result display device 2008. Then, at the time of winning, the number of bonus coins is added to the remaining credit number, and when cashout 2009 is selected, the casino machine 2000 issues a receipt from the receipt issuing machine 2010 with a code corresponding to the remaining credit number. It may be.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things. The present invention can also be realized by combining configurations described in different embodiments.

  The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to game machines represented by a spinning machine (slot machine), a ball game machine (pachinko machine), and the like.

100 Pachinko Machine 104 Main Body 105 First Door Sensor 106 Front Door 107 Second Door Sensor 300 Main Control Unit 400 First Sub Control Unit 500 Second Sub Control Unit 700 External Terminal Board

Claims (5)

A door,
The body,
A first detection means;
A second detection means;
Game control means ;
Fraud detection means ;
Power supply means;
A game machine equipped with
The main body is provided with the first detection means,
The main body is provided with the second detection means,
The main body is provided with the game control means ,
The main body is provided with the fraud detection means ,
Said first detecting means is detection knowledge possible means that the door body is opened,
Said second detecting means is detection knowledge possible means that the door body is opened,
The power supply means is means capable of supplying at least electric power to the game control means ,
The power supply means is means capable of supplying at least power to the fraud detection means ,
The fraud detection means is a substrate provided with at least first power receiving means,
The fraud detection means is a substrate provided with at least second power receiving means,
The first power receiving means is means capable of receiving power from the power supply means,
The second power receiving means is means capable of receiving power from an external device ,
Before SL first sensing means is at least operable to become means when power is supplied from the first power receiving means,
The second detection unit is a unit that is operable at least when power is supplied from the second power receiving unit.
In the first case, the first detection means is a means capable of detecting that the door is opened,
The second detection means is means capable of detecting that the door body has been opened in the first case,
In the second case, the first detection means is means for not detecting that the door body has been opened,
The second detection means is means capable of detecting that the door body is opened in the second case,
The first is the case, the is supplied with electric power from the power supply means, and is that in the case where the power from the previous SL external device is supplied,
The second is the case, no electric power is supplied from said power supply means, and is that in the case where the power from the previous SL external device is supplied,
If the second, the detection result by the second detection means is configured to be able to output for the external device,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The first detection means is a means capable of outputting at least a first signal when the door body is in an open state,
The first detection means is means capable of outputting at least a second signal when the door body is in a closed state,
The second detection means is means capable of outputting at least the first signal when the door body is in the open state.
The second detection means is means capable of outputting at least the second signal when the door body is in the closed state.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The game control means is means for controlling a game.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
With an outer frame,
The main body is an inner frame,
The inner frame is a frame provided at least inside the outer frame,
The first detection means is means provided at least on the door body side in the inner frame,
The second detection means is a means provided at least on the door body side in the inner frame.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that.