JP5810346B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine capable of detecting a winning of a game ball due to an illegal act.

  A proximity switch is provided as a detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball at the winning opening of the pachinko machine, and the non-detection state of the detection switch that is confirmed (detected) by the scheduled interruption process of the main controller The winning of the game ball is detected by the change of the detection state from the detection state to the detection state (change of rising or falling of the detection signal).

  In the conventional pachinko gaming machine, it was determined that the game ball was won when the detection state of the detection switch changed. Therefore, the detection signal is changed by irradiating the proximity switch serving as the detection switch with electromagnetic waves of a predetermined wavelength. In addition, a goto action (so-called radio wave goto) that causes a malfunction as if there were a large number of prizes has been performed from the past to the present, and an invention that detects radio wave goto is also disclosed <Patent Document 1> <Patent Document 2> >.

  The above-mentioned radio wave goto differs in the timing at which the goto action can be performed depending on the operation specification of the proximity switch mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. Specifically, if the proximity switch is “Low” when it is not detected and “Hi” when it is detected, the go-to action is performed by irradiating a radio wave of a predetermined wavelength in the non-detected state (Low) of the game ball. If it is a specification that can be performed and the proximity switch is “Hi” when not detected and “Low” when detected, a go-to action is performed by irradiating a radio wave of a predetermined wavelength in the detection state (Low) of the game ball be able to. Therefore, there is also a pachinko gaming machine that is effective against radio waves by arranging the latter proximity switch and limiting the period during which radio waves can be performed.

JP 2004-147687 A JP 2010-230451 A

  As described above, the proximity switch having a specification of “Hi” when not detected and “Low” when detected is effective for the radio wave goto because the period during which the radio wave goto can be performed is limited to the detection of the game ball. However, in recent years, a metal ball (substantially spherical) that is slightly larger than a game ball used for gaming and does not pass through the detection switch is guided to a predetermined winning opening (for example, a general winning opening) using a magnet, and the detection switch is turned on. A goto action (so-called large ball goto) is performed in which a fraudulent person can illegally obtain a game ball at an arbitrary timing by irradiating radio waves after being in a constant detection state ("Low") Yes.

  Such fraud is difficult to detect because it is performed by skillfully avoiding fraud detection by magnetic sensors and radio wave sensors provided in gaming machines, and there are many cases where halls are damaged.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine that can appropriately detect fraudulent acts of radio waves and prevent damage to holes.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
A ball game machine that detects a winning of a game ball to each winning port using a proximity switch arranged for each of a plurality of winning ports provided in a game area,
Counting means for counting the number of detection states until the non-detection state when the switch data indicating the proximity switch state changes from the non-detection state to the detection state in the scheduled interruption processing executed by the main control device at a predetermined cycle ; ,
When the switch data is in a detection state, a winning determination unit that determines that the game ball has been won on condition that the count value by the counting unit has reached a predetermined value;
When the switch data is changed from a detection state to a non-detection state, an error 1 determination unit that determines an error 1 on condition that the count value does not reach a predetermined value;
If the switch data is in a detection state, error 2 determination means for determining error 2 on condition that the count value by the counting means exceeds the longest detection maintenance count;
A ball game machine comprising: error 1 notification means for executing error 1 notification on condition that the number of times determined as error 1 by the error determination means reaches a predetermined number .

  “The non-detection state of the proximity switch changes to the detection state after a predetermined number of consecutive times” means that the specification of the arranged proximity switch is “Low” at the time of non-detection and “Hi” at the time of detection. This refers to the case where the “Hi” state is detected after detecting the “Low” state at least once during the interrupt process. If the specification of the proximity switch is “Hi” when not detected and “Low” when detected, This refers to the case where the “Low” state is detected after detecting the “Hi” state at least once during the scheduled interrupt processing. As described above, depending on the specification of the detection switch, either the rising edge or the falling edge of the detection signal is detected. Become.

  “It is configured to determine that a winning is achieved by maintaining the detection state a predetermined number of times” is not determined that the game ball has been won only by a change in the detection state, but continuously with the winning of a normal game ball. The configuration is such that a winning is determined based on detection of a plurality of detection states. This is based on detecting the detection state continuously a plurality of times after the change from the non-detection state to the detection state if the game ball is a normal winning game. When the passing time is 10 ms, the detection state is continuously detected over five scheduled interrupt processing if the periodic interrupt processing cycle executed by the main controller is 2 ms.

  Depending on the structure of the winning opening, the possibility that the game ball passes through the proximity switch detection unit at a speed higher than expected cannot be denied. Therefore, in this case, the predetermined number of times (normal detection maintenance number) It is preferable to set the number of times with some allowance so as not to make an unpleasant feeling.

  When the number of times that the detection state is maintained is less than the predetermined number (the shortest detection maintenance number), it is determined as error 1. This is because the proximity switch is detected only for a short time in accordance with the period of the electromagnetic wave irradiated to the proximity switch. It is an error indicating the execution of radio wave goto determined based on the fact that when it is determined as error 1, the game in progress may be stopped and error 1 may be notified, or the game in progress is continued as it is However, the error 1 may be notified, or the error 1 may be stored internally and the game may proceed as it is.

  According to the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, when detecting a winning of a game ball at a winning opening using a proximity switch, as in most pachinko gaming machines, the game ball detection and maintenance of the proximity switch is maintained. Although the period depends on the structure of the winning opening, it is approximately 10 to 14 ms, and if the number of times of detection and maintenance by the predetermined number of scheduled interruption processes is less than the minimum number of times of detection and maintenance corresponding to the normal game ball detection period, Since (electromagnetic wave) goto may have been executed, it can be determined as error 1. In addition, since it is not necessary to provide the game machine with an electromagnetic wave sensor, cost can be reduced.

The front view of the game board 8. FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a game machine. The flowchart which shows the main routine which the main controller 50 performs. The timing chart which shows the relationship between the winning detection time of the proximity switch in a conventional machine, and a winning process. The timing chart which shows the content (relationship of a switch signal and electromagnetic waves) of the electromagnetic wave goto in a conventional machine. The timing chart which shows the content (relationship of a switch signal and electromagnetic waves) of the large ball goto in a conventional machine. The figure which shows the winning determination pattern and error determination pattern of the switch data buffer which the main controller 50 memorize | stores. 3 is a flowchart showing a winning confirmation process 1 executed by the main controller 50 in the first embodiment. The flowchart which shows the error 1 alerting | reporting process which the main controller 50 performs. The figure which shows the structure of the winning determination buffer with which main controller 50 is provided. The timing chart which shows the timing of the winning process which the main controller 50 performs. The timing chart which shows the determination timing of the electromagnetic wave goto action which the main control apparatus 50 performs. The timing chart which shows the determination timing of the large goto action which the main control apparatus 50 performs. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the contents of a detection counter that counts the detection state of a proximity switch included in a main controller 50 according to a second embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the contents of a detection counter that counts the detection states of proximity switches included in the main controller 50 according to the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart showing a winning confirmation process 2 executed by the main controller 50 in the second embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a winning determination pattern and an error determination pattern of a switch data buffer set for each winning opening stored in the main control device 50 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a winning determination pattern and an error determination pattern of a switch data buffer set for each winning opening stored in the main controller 50 in the third embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various forms can be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 8 of a pachinko machine in the present embodiment. In addition, since the whole structure of this pachinko machine is based on a well-known technique, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted. The game board 8 is provided with a substantially circular game area 26 surrounded by known guide rails 25a and 25b, and a large number of game nails 27 are implanted therein. A liquid crystal frame decoration 28 having a window portion 28a is provided substantially at the center of the game area 26, and the LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 54b (see FIG. 2) is configured to be visible to the player, and is not shown. Warp entrance, warp passage, stage, etc. are also provided.

  Also, on the upper left of the window portion 28a, a first special symbol display device 29 composed of a light emitting member such as a 7-segment LED, on the upper right, a second special symbol display device 30 of the same member as the left, and in the center Is provided with a second special symbol reservation number display device 30a composed of four light emitting members, and a first special symbol reservation number display device similarly composed of four light emitting members under the window portion 28a. 29a is provided.

  Normal symbol operation gates 42 are provided on the left and right sides or the left side of the liquid crystal frame decoration 28, and the lower side of the first starting opening 31 and the ordinary electric accessory 40 that can be won only when opened is the second starting opening 32. It is provided as. Further, the normal electric accessory 40 is provided with a normal symbol display device 41 composed of a light emitting member such as a 7-segment LED. Below the second start port 32, a big prize opening unit 33 having an attacker-type big prize opening 33a is arranged, and below the big prize opening unit 33, an out port 34 is provided. On the left side of the big winning opening 33a, there is provided a normal symbol holding number display device 41a composed of four LEDs. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the big prize opening unit 33, a prize opening unit 35 provided with a plurality of general prize winning openings 35a is provided. The general winning opening switches 35b, 35c, 35d, and 35e arranged in each of the four general winning openings 35a are distinguished by the position of the general winning opening 35a as viewed from the front of the game board. The mouth switch 35b, a general winning port switch 35c on the lower right side, a general winning port switch 35d on the upper left side, and a general winning port switch 35e on the lower left side.

  By configuring the game board 8 as described above, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 42 (the normal symbol operation switch 42a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball and determines that it is a win), a normal symbol display is displayed. The normal symbol starts to be displayed on the device 41, and the blade member of the normal electric accessory 40 is driven in accordance with the mode of the normal symbol stopped after a predetermined time, so that it is possible to enter the normal electric accessory 40. It is comprised so that it may become. In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the opening time during which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is driven is normally 0.3 seconds (once), and in the short time state (open extended state) is 5.0 seconds ( Once). The number of winning balls to be won when one game ball is won is set to 3 for the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 32, 14 for the large winning port 33a, and 10 for the general winning port 35a. Has been.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 31 (when the first start port switch 31a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball and determines that it is a win), the first special symbol changes in the first special symbol display device 29. Start and stop after a predetermined time. In addition, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 40 which is the second start port 32 (the second start port switch 32a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball and determines that it is a win), the second special symbol display device At 30, the second special symbol starts to change and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect pattern display device 54b arranged in the window 28a displays the effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed with priority on the suspension of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation for the first special symbol reserved memory is started. To do. The door member of the grand prize winning unit 33 is driven according to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, so that it is possible to enter the special prize winning port 33a.

  Subsequently, FIG. 2 will be described with reference to a block diagram showing electrical wiring of the pachinko machine in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 does not describe a complicated power supply system, but is configured to be supplied directly or indirectly from a power supply device (not shown) to a control device or actuator that requires power. ing. Note that the parts relating to the pachinko machine body on which the game board 8 is mounted are not shown.

  At the input end of the main controller 50, there are a first start port switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 31 via a game board relay terminal plate, and a normal motor combination that is a second start port 32. A second start port switch 32a for detecting a game ball that has entered the object 40, a normal symbol operation switch 42a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 42, and a game ball that has entered the big winning port 33a Is connected to a general winning opening switch 35b (upper right), 35c (lower right), 35d (upper left), 35e (lower left) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 35a. Yes. Also, a front frame closing switch for detecting that the front frame is closed and a design frame closing switch for detecting that the design frame is closed are connected via the back wiring relay terminal plate. It should be noted that various winning detection switches (first starting port switch 31a, second starting port switch 32a, normal symbol operation switch 42a, count switch 33b, general winning port switches 35b and 35c, connected to the input terminal of the main controller 50, 35d, 35e) uses a normally closed type (NC type) proximity switch (a shape having a game ball passage hole) as a switch effective for radio waves (electromagnetic waves).

  At the output end of the main controller 50, a large winning opening solenoid that drives the door member of the large winning opening 33a via a game board relay terminal plate, and a normal electric role solenoid that drives the blade member of the normal electric accessory 40, Are connected, and a first special figure display device 29 for displaying the first special symbol via the symbol display device relay terminal board, and a first special figure reservation number display device 29a for displaying the number of reserved first special symbols. A second special symbol display device 30 that displays a second special symbol, a second special symbol reservation number display device 30a that displays the number of reserved special symbols, and a normal symbol display device 41 that displays a normal symbol. A common figure hold number display device 41a for displaying the number of hold of ordinary symbols is connected, and a hall computer (not shown) is connected via a back wiring relay terminal board and an external connection terminal board.

  The main controller 50 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The CPU executes processing in accordance with a program stored in the mounted ROM, and progresses the game based on various input detection signals. Various related commands are generated and output to the payout control device 51 and the sub integration device 53. Here, the main control device 50 and the payout control device 51 are configured as bidirectional communication circuits, and the main control device 50 and the sub integrated control device 53 are one-way communication circuits from the main control device 50 to the sub integrated control device 53. It is configured as.

  At the input end of the payout control device 51, a ball break switch that detects the lack of game balls in the ball tank or tank rail via the back wiring relay terminal plate, a back wiring relay terminal plate, and a payout relay terminal A payout switch 24b for detecting a game ball paid out through the board, a full switch 13a for detecting that there are a large number of game balls in the path to the lower plate without going through various terminal boards, and an error release switch 76. It is connected. At the output end of the payout control device 51, a payout motor 24a for paying out the game ball to the upper plate via the back wiring relay terminal plate and the payout relay terminal plate, a ball break display LED, a lower plate full display LED, An abnormal state notification LED 75 and an error NO display LED 74 are connected.

  The payout control device 51 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control device 51 performs processing by the CPU according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and is input from various detection signals that are input and from the main control device 50. Based on the command, various commands relating to game ball payout are generated and output to the main controller 50 and the launch controller. Here, the payout control device 51 and the main control device 50 are configured as a bidirectional communication circuit, and the payout control device 51 and the launch control device are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the payout control device 51 to the launch control device. Yes.

  Further, the payout control device 51 transmits information relating to the prize ball to the hall computer via the external connection terminal board, and transmits a firing stop signal to the firing control device. The launch control device controls the launch motor to cause the game ball to be launched into the game area 26. In addition to the payout control device 51, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch, and a launch stop switch signal from the launch stop switch are input to the launch control device.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is output when the player presses the launch stop switch. Is done. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 51, the game ball cannot be launched. If the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It is like that.

  A game switch that can be operated by a player is connected to an input terminal of the sub integrated control device 53. To the output end of the sub integrated control device 53, a design frame (not shown) and various LEDs and lamps provided in the game board 8, and speakers provided in the front frame and the speaker unit are connected. The sub integrated control device 53 and the main control device 50 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 50 to the sub integrated control device 53, and the sub integrated control device 53 and the effect symbol control device are sub integrated control devices. It is comprised as a one-way communication circuit from 53 to an effect symbol control apparatus.

  The sub-integrated control device 53 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The sub-integrated control device 53 executes processing by the CPU in accordance with a program stored in the mounted ROM, and inputs the input game switches and the main control device 50. Various commands related to the production are generated based on the input command, and are output to the production symbol control device of the production symbol unit.

  Further, the sub integrated control device 53 is provided with a volume adjustment switch for adjusting the volume, detects the state (position) of the volume adjustment switch, determines the detection result and the content to be transmitted to the speaker, and outputs from the speaker. The sound volume to be controlled is controlled by software.

  The effect symbol control device is based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 53 (both those transmitted from the main control device 50 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 53). And effect images such as effect symbols are displayed on the window portion 28a.

  Next, a main routine executed by the main controller 50 will be described with reference to FIG. The flowchart shown in FIG. 3 represents a main process executed by the microcomputer of the main controller 50, and is a process periodically executed by a hardware interrupt every about 2 mS. In this embodiment, each process from S10 to S75 is a process that is executed only once in the interrupt process, and is referred to as “main process”, and is repeated as long as time permits within the remaining time after executing this main process. The processing of S80 and S85 to be executed is referred to as “residual processing”.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. If the interrupt is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on. However, microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is usually when power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  If it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), the initial value is written to the work area of the memory such as a special symbol for writing a predetermined value in the predetermined region of the memory and a normal symbol as an initial symbol. The setting is made (S13), and the process proceeds to the remaining process.

  When an affirmative determination is made as a normal interrupt (S10: yes), update processing for various random numbers is sequentially performed. First, update processing of the initial value random number 1 is executed (S15). This process is an increment process that increments the value of the initial value random number 1 every time this process is executed. The process increments the value of the initial value random number 1 before execution of this process by one, but the random number before this process is executed is increased. When the numerical value is “3966” which is the maximum value, the initial value is returned to “0” in the next processing, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  After the process of S15, an update process of the initial value random number 2 is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the value of the initial random number 2 by 1 for each execution, as in the process of S15. The difference is that the maximum value of the initial value random number 1 is “3966” while the maximum value of the initial value random number 2 is “997”. Therefore, when the random value of the initial value random number 2 before executing this process is “997” which is the maximum value, the initial value is returned to “0” in the next process. The initial value random number 1 is used for big hit determination (special symbol lottery), and the initial value random number 2 is used for hit determination (normal symbol lottery).

  The big hit determination random number update process (S25) subsequent to S20 is an increment process that increments by one each time the process is executed, similar to the update process of the initial value random number 1 and the initial value random number 2, but the maximum value “3966”. In the next process, the initial value random number 1 at that time is set as an initial value (hereinafter referred to as “update initial value”), and the process of incrementing by +1 for each interrupt is further continued. When the value reaches 1 less (hereinafter referred to as “update maximum value”), in the next processing, the initial value random number 1 at that time is set as the initial value, and 3967 adjustments from “0” to “3966” are performed. Create a number repeatedly.

  In other words, +1 is added for each interrupt process, and setting the elements constituting the random number to an integer value from “0” to “3966” is not different from the initial value random number 1, but reaches the updated maximum value of this time. For example, in the next interrupt process, the update initial value at that time is set as an initial value and incremented by +1 for each interrupt until the maximum update value is reached, and the next update initial value is set as the initial value. As a result, the big hit determination random number is set to 3967 integer values from “0” to “3966” as elements constituting the random number, and is incremented by +1 for each interrupt process. Then, since it is changed to a value determined by the initial value random number 1 at that time, the value of the random number can be made unpredictable. In addition, the constituent element of the random number determined by the update initial value and the update maximum value is the same as the conventional random number of random numbers and does not change from 3967 integer values of “0” to “3966”, so that the constituent elements of the random number The appearance rate is made uniform.

  The number of winning values in the normal probability state is 10, and the values are “775” to “777”, “1775” to “1777”, “2774” to “2777”, and the winning values in the high probability state The number is 100 and the values are “775” to “777”, “1314” to “1333”, “1758” to “1777”, “2758” to “2777”, “3314” to “3333”.

  The hit determination random number update process (S30) subsequent to S25 is an increment process that is incremented by 1 each time the process is executed, similar to the update process of the initial value random number 1 and the initial value random number 2, but “996” that is the maximum value. In the next processing, the initial value random number 2 at that time is set as an initial value (hereinafter referred to as “update initial value”), and the process of incrementing by +1 for each interrupt is further continued. If the value is 1 ”less (hereinafter referred to as“ update maximum value ”), in the next processing, the initial value random number 2 at that time is set as an initial value, and 997 integers from“ 0 ”to“ 996 ”are set. Create a number repeatedly.

  In other words, +1 is added for each interrupt process, and setting the elements constituting the random number to an integer value from “0” to “996” is not different from the initial value random number 2, but reaches the updated maximum value of this time. For example, in the next interrupt process, the update initial value at that time is set as an initial value and incremented by +1 for each interrupt until the maximum update value is reached, and the next update initial value is set as the initial value. As a result, the random number for hit determination is set to 997 integer values from “0” to “996” as elements constituting the random number, and is incremented by +1 for each interrupt process. Then, since it is changed to a value determined by the initial value random number 1 at that time, the value of the random number can be made unpredictable. In addition, the constituent elements of the random number determined by the update initial value and the update maximum value are the same as 997 integer values of “0” to “996” that are the same as the conventional pass / fail random numbers, and thus the elements constituting the random numbers The appearance rate is made uniform. The number of winning values in the normal probability state is 10, and the values are “31” to “40”. The number of winning values in the high probability state is 966, and the values are “31” to “996”. is there.

  The jackpot symbol determination random number update process (S35) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 20 integers from “0” to “19”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process exceeds the maximum value, which is the initial value “0”. In this configuration, one big hit symbol is determined from the 20 types of big hit symbols based on the 20 random numbers, and the same big hit symbol is used for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. .

  The probability of being determined to be a big win in the big hit lottery performed due to winning the first start opening 31 (whether or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player) and the second start opening 32 The probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big win lottery performed due to winning a prize is 1 / 396.7 in the normal gaming state and 1 / 39.67 in the high probability gaming state. The number of winning balls during the big hit game is greater when the content of the big hit game entered the first starting port 31 and the big hit hit than when entering the second starting port 32 The probability of getting a big hit is high. Note that the probability of a probable big hit does not change between when the ball enters the first starting port 31 and the lottery is performed and when the lottery is performed after entering the second starting port 32 (with the same probability). is there).

  The small-hit symbol determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates ten integers “0” to “9”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and is an initial value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0". There are two types of symbols indicating the small hits, and a symbol indicating which small hit is selected is determined by the random numbers for determining the small hit symbols. The symbol indicating the small hit is the same for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition, the special symbol indicating the loss is the same in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the symbol indicating the loss is one type of “-”, so the random number for determining the off symbol is I do not have. Further, since there is only one type of both the winning symbol and the losing symbol of the normal symbol, no random number for determining the winning symbol or the losing symbol is provided.

  The reach determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and is incremented by +1 every time this process exceeds the maximum value, which is the initial value “0”. Return. In the normal probability state, the number of values to be won when the variable time shortening function is not activated is 21 and the values are “0” to “20”. The value to be won when the variable time shortening function is activated in the normal probability state. The number of is 5 and the value is “0” to “4”, the number of values to be won in the high probability state is 6, and the value is “0” to “5”.

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S50) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from “0” to “1020”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the initial value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0". Note that the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the small hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number are awarded to the first starting port 31 or the second starting port 32 (first The start opening switch 31a or the second start switch 32a detects the game ball and determines that it is a win, and the random number for winning determination is passed through the normal symbol operation gate 42 (the normal symbol operation switch 42a is the game ball). Is detected and determined as a prize).

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S55), it is determined whether or not the game ball has properly entered each winning opening provided in the game area 26 and whether or not the game ball has normally passed through the normal symbol operating gate 42. It is processing to do. Although details of the determination contents will be described later, when it is determined that the game ball is a regular winning in this winning confirmation process, a payout of a winning ball based on winning in each winning opening, extraction of various random values, and the like are performed. Also, in this winning confirmation process, if there is a high possibility of a go-to action by radio waves (electromagnetic waves) according to the detection state of the win-win detection switch (proximity switch), it is determined as error 1 and the possibility of a go-to action by a large ball is high. Is determined as error 2.

  Subsequently, a special figure win / fail judgment process (S60) as condition establishment judgment means for judging whether or not a big hit is made, and a normal figure win / fail judgment process (S65) for judging whether or not a normal symbol lottery is won. When the special figure success / failure determination process (S60) and the universal figure success / failure determination process (S65) are finished, each output process (S70) such as an image output process is executed.

  In each output process (S70), as the game progresses, the main control device 50 is a production symbol control device 54a, a payout control device 51, a launch control device, a sub-integrated control device 53, a big prize opening solenoid, a general electric utility solenoid. Etc., output processing is executed for each. That is, when it is confirmed by the winning confirmation process (S55) that a game ball has won at each winning opening provided on the game board 8, the winning ball data is sent to the payout control device 51 so as to pay out the game ball as a winning ball. The process of outputting the sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 53 is performed to the effect symbol control device 54a and the hall computer in order to notify that there is an error when there is an abnormality in the gaming machine. Each process of outputting an error signal is executed.

  The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S75) is a process for monitoring whether or not the general winning a prize is fraudulent, and whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning a prize in a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number. This is a process for determining whether or not there is a lot and determining that it is illegal and notifying that effect.

  The remaining process subsequent to this process is composed of an initial value random number 1 update process (S80) and an initial value random number 2 update process (S85), which are exactly the same processes as S15 and S20 described above. is there. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time permits until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the main processing from S10 to S75 described above is whether or not the big hit processing is executed (execution of special game), or the difference in the display mode of the special symbol (first or second) It depends on each interrupt. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the updated values (added values) of the initial value random number 1 and the initial value random number 2 are not uniform when the interrupt process is executed once. Accordingly, there is no possibility that the initial value random number 1 is synchronized with the big hit determination random number and the initial value random number 2 is synchronized with the hit determination random number. In the present embodiment, the update of the big hit determination random number is changed by the value of the initial value random number 1, and the hit determination random number is changed by the value of the initial value random number 2, so there is no possibility of synchronization.

  Next, for comparison with the contents of the present invention, the contents of the game ball winning detection using the proximity switch in the conventional machine and the winning determination in the main controller 50 will be described with reference to FIG. The upper diagram of FIG. 4 is a proximity switch shape diagram showing the shape of a proximity switch used in many pachinko gaming machines including the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment in order to detect a game ball winning at a winning opening. . As shown in the figure, when the game ball passes through the game ball passage hole provided in the proximity switch, the detection unit of the proximity switch detects the game ball and controls the signal indicating the detection state during the period in which the detection of the game ball is continued. It is configured to transmit to the device 50.

  Since each winning opening arranged in the gaming area 26 has a different structure in the winning opening depending on its design and function, the speed at which the gaming ball passes through the gaming ball passing hole of the proximity switch assembled in the winning opening depends on the structure. Although it depends, the time which passes the detection part of a proximity switch is about 10 ms-14 ms. However, for example, a winning opening that may pass through the game ball passage hole of the proximity switch without touching an obstacle that kills the momentum of the game ball rolling, such as the normal symbol operation gate 42, is unexpected. A game ball may pass at a speed.

  The timing chart below the proximity switch shape diagram shows the relationship between the proximity switch winning detection time, the scheduled interruption time of the main controller 50, and the winning process (winning determination) in the conventional machine. The top timing chart is when the normally open type (NO type) proximity switch detects a game ball for 12 ms, and the lower timing chart is the same for the normally closed type (NC type) proximity switch. This is a case where a sphere is detected for 12 ms. In the NO type, the detection state is “L” (0) when the game ball is not detected, and the detection state is “H” (1) at the time of detection. In the NC type, the detection state is “H” (when the game ball is not detected). 1) At the time of detection, the detection state becomes “L” (0). However, since the NC type detection state signal (switch signal) is inverted and input to the main controller 50, the content received by the main controller 50 is the same as the NO type ("H" in the game ball detection state). (1), “L” (0)) in the non-detection state.

  When the proximity switch detects a game ball from the non-detected state of the game ball, the change in the detection state is detected within 2 ms from the change of the SW signal because the fixed interruption time of the main controller 50 is 2 ms. As shown in the timing chart at the bottom, in the conventional machine, the fact that this switch signal has changed from the non-detection state (0) to the detection state (1) (rising edge or falling edge of the detection signal) At the time of detection, a winning determination is performed, and each output procedure (S70) is performed based on the winning determination as a winning process.

  Next, in order to compare with the content of the present invention, the content of the goto action by the radio wave irradiation to the proximity switch in the conventional machine will be described with reference to FIG. A fraudulent act known as so-called radio wave goto is to irradiate a proximity switch in the “L” state with an electromagnetic wave and raise a signal in the “L” state to the “H” state in accordance with the period of the electromagnetic wave, thereby generating a false incoming signal. This is an act of transmitting to the main control device 50 and illegally acquiring a prize ball and a random number.

  As shown in the timing chart, if the NC type proximity switch detects a game ball and the switch signal changes from “H” to “L” (12 ms in the example in the figure), it is normally six times fixed. During the interrupt process, “L” (0) in the detection state is continued, and “1” inverted as a switch signal is continuously input to the main controller 50 six times. When the electromagnetic wave that repeats “H” and “H” is irradiated, the signal in the “L” state of the proximity switch is lifted to the “H” state every 4 ms in accordance with the period of the electromagnetic wave, and in the period when this signal is lifted In the scheduled interruption process, “0” is input to the main controller 50 as a switch signal. Therefore, the main controller 50 detects the state change from “0” to “1” twice during the scheduled interruption process related to the detection, despite the detection of one game ball of the proximity switch. The winning process will be executed twice.

  In FIG. 5, since the NC type proximity switch is used, the period during which the radio wave is effective is limited to the gaming ball detection period in which the switch signal is “L”. Since the non-detection period of the sphere is the switch signal “L”, the possibility of damage due to the radio wave is greatly increased. This is the reason why the NC type proximity switch is said to be effective against radio waves. In addition, although the period of radio goto is 4 ms, electromagnetic waves of this period are often used in radio goto as an effective time for control of many pachinko machines (periodic interrupt processing period is 4 ms or 2 ms). Yes.

  Next, in order to compare with the content of the present invention, the content of the goto action by radio wave irradiation using a large ball in a conventional machine will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the upper part of FIG. 6, the large ball goto has an illegal ball (substantially larger in size than a regular game ball and fits in the game ball passage hole so as to be always detected by the game ball detection unit of the proximity switch. Spherical so-called large balls are used. As an actual procedure, after launching the illegal ball into the game area, it is attracted to the magnet, and guided to an arbitrary winning opening (for example, the general winning opening 35a) on the gaming area 26, so that the game ball passing hole of the proximity switch Inset work is performed. By this goto action, the NC type proximity switch forcibly holds the “L” state, which is the detection state of the game ball. In the timing chart, when a large ball is fitted in the non-detection state “H” of the game ball, the detection state “L” of the game ball is held after that point.

  When the proximity switch that is forcibly set to the “L” state by the large goto is irradiated with an electromagnetic wave whose “L” and “H” change every 4 ms, “L” every 4 ms in accordance with the period of the electromagnetic wave as in FIG. The switch signal in the state is raised to “H”, and “0” is input to the main controller 50 as the switch signal in the scheduled interruption process during the period in which the signal is raised. Thus, as shown in the timing chart, if the proximity switch is forcibly held in the period where the “L” state of the proximity switch is forcibly held by the large ball, the main controller 50 performs “0” in the scheduled interruption process. The change from “1” to “1” is repeatedly detected in accordance with the period of the electromagnetic wave, and the winning process is repeatedly performed according to the detection.

  In FIG. 5, it is described that the NC type proximity switch is effective for the radio wave goto, but even when the NC type proximity switch is used, by performing the large ball goto described in FIG. 6, For radio waves, the same conditions as for the NO type are used.

  Next, the configuration of the switch data buffer provided in the main controller 50 according to the present invention, the detection pattern of the switch signal (switch data detection pattern) for performing the winning process in the switch data buffer, and the main controller 50 determines the error determination pattern. A switch signal detection pattern (switch data detection pattern) to be stored as will be described with reference to FIG. The switch data buffer serves as a temporary storage area for storing a non-detection state or a detection state of the proximity switch arranged at the winning opening that is detected every time the main control device 50 performs the scheduled interruption process.

  Specifically, the switch data buffer is configured by an 8-bit storage area, and is configured to write and update new data from the lower level while shifting the previously stored switch data to the upper level for each scheduled interrupt process. However, a configuration in which data is written from the upper level is also conceivable. In addition, a configuration in which a storage area or a counter for storing data that disappears from the storage area by a shift process when writing new data for a predetermined period is provided, or a configuration in which the switch data buffer is 16 bits can be considered.

  In a conventional machine, when winning a game ball is determined based on switch data of a proximity switch (game ball detection state (non-detection state “0” or detection state “1”) of a proximity switch detected by a scheduled interruption process) (1) As shown in (b), when the switch data is changed from the non-detection state “0” to the detection state “1” by the scheduled interruption process (2 bits), it is determined that the winning is performed and the winning process is performed. In the present invention, (1) As shown in the thick frame of (a), the detection state “1” is changed once after the lower 3 bits of the switch data buffer change from the non-detection state “0” to the detection state “1”. When the switch data detection pattern “011” indicating the maintained state is determined, it is determined that a winning is achieved, and a winning process is performed.

  Further, as indicated by the thick frames in (2), (a) and (b), the lower 3 bits of the switch data buffer are detected after the switch data changes from the non-detection state “0” to the detection state “1”. In the case of the switch data detection pattern “010” indicating the state changed to the non-detection state “0” without maintaining the state, and the lower 4 bits of the switch data buffer, the switch data is changed from the non-detection state “0” to the detection state “1”. In the case of the switch data detection pattern “0110” indicating the state in which the detection state “1” is maintained once and then the non-detection state “0” is changed after the change to “”, the detection period of the game ball is too short. Therefore, it is determined that the error is 1.

  Therefore, the present embodiment in the configuration of the present invention “determined as error 1 when the number of times the detected state is maintained is less than the predetermined number of times after the non-detected state of the proximity switch changes to the detected state in the scheduled interrupt processing” The predetermined number of times is 2 times (detection state “1” is continuously 3 times), and this value is a radio wave avoidance value (number of times of shortest detection maintenance).

  Even when the number of times that the non-detection state “0” is maintained once when the switch data changes from the non-detection state “0” to the detection state “1”, a normal game ball win is not achieved. Since the situation is difficult to think (the non-detection period is too short in the detection of consecutive game balls), a switch data pattern for determining error 1 may be provided. Therefore, in the present invention, in the “scheduled interrupt processing executed by the main controller in a predetermined cycle, the proximity switch non-detection state changes to the detection state after a predetermined number of consecutive times, and the detection state is maintained for a predetermined number of times. In this embodiment, the non-detection state “0” of the proximity switch is changed to the detection state “1” after a minimum of two consecutive times and the detection state “1” is maintained once. Is determined.

  (3) As shown in the thick frame in (a), when all the history of the switch data stored in the switch data buffer is in the detection state “1”, the detection period of the game ball is too long. Or it is determined that the error is 2 because there is a high possibility that the ball is clogged. Therefore, in the scheduled interrupt process, the error 2 is determined when the number of times the detection state is maintained exceeds the predetermined number (the longest detection maintenance number) after the non-detection state of the proximity switch changes to the detection state. In this embodiment, the predetermined number of times is seven, and this value is a large goto avoidance value (the longest detection maintenance number).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the data pattern ((1) (a) thick frame portion) for performing the winning process and the data pattern ((2) (a) ( b) a thick frame portion) and a data table for storing a data pattern ((3) (a) thick frame portion) that is determined to be an error 2 with a high possibility of large goto and clogging. The stored data of the switch data buffer whose data content is updated each time it is executed is compared with the data pattern stored in the data table, and when the stored content matches the data pattern, the winning process, error 1 or error 2 is executed. It is the composition to do.

  Next, the winning confirmation process 1 executed by the main controller 50 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the winning confirmation process 1, the non-detection state of the proximity switch is changed to the detection state after a predetermined number of consecutive times by the scheduled interruption process executed by the main controller 50 at a predetermined cycle, and the winning state is maintained by maintaining the detection state for the predetermined number of times. After the proximity switch is detected by the scheduled interrupt processing, the error is determined as error 1 when the number of times that the detection state is maintained is less than the predetermined number (the shortest detection maintenance number). When the proximity switch detection state is reached by the scheduled interrupt processing, if the number of times that the detection state is maintained exceeds a predetermined number (the longest detection maintenance number), it is determined as error 2 and determined as error 1 within a predetermined period. The error count is notified on the condition that the counted value reaches a predetermined value, and the error 2 is notified when the error is determined to be 2.

  Further, as described with reference to FIG. 7, the determination as to whether or not the winning process, error 1, or error 2 occurs is a temporary storage that stores the non-detection state or detection state of the proximity switch for a predetermined period for each scheduled interruption process. The configuration is performed by comparing the contents of the storage area (switch data buffer) with the data table storing the data pattern for the winning process, error 1 and error 2.

  When the winning confirmation process 1 shown in FIG. 8 is started, it is determined whether or not the switch data of the proximity switch detected in the scheduled interruption process is “1” indicating that a game ball has been detected (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), as the shift processing of the switch data buffer, the oldest stored content is erased and the storage location of the remaining stored content is incremented by 1 bit (S105). Is written (S110). Next, it is determined whether or not the lower 3-bit switch data detection pattern updated by the processes of S105 and S110 matches “011” stored in the data table as a pattern for performing the winning process (S115). If the determination is affirmative (S115: yes), as a winning process, an input edge process of writing “1” in a corresponding bit position of a winning confirmation buffer described later is performed (S120), and “0” indicating the winning determination is displayed in a winning determination buffer described later. "Is written (S123), and the process returns.

  The winning confirmation buffer is composed of 8 bits, and each bit represents a winning state to the corresponding winning opening, where “1” indicates winning and “0” indicates no winning. For example, if the bit corresponding to the normal symbol operation gate 42 is the lower 1 bit and the processing detects a game ball winning to the normal symbol operation gate switch 42a, the lower 1 bit of the winning confirmation buffer is set as the winning process. Write “1”. As a result, the winning confirmation buffer becomes “00000001”, and if the bit corresponding to the first starting port 31 is the lower 2 bits and this processing is a game ball winning to the first starting port switch 31a, the winning process is performed. "1" is written in the lower 2 bits of the winning confirmation buffer, and the winning confirmation buffer becomes "00000010". A payout process is performed according to the contents of the winning confirmation buffer. The winning determination buffer will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If S100 is negative (S100: no), as the switch buffer shift processing similar to S105, the oldest stored content is erased and the storage location of the remaining stored content is incremented by 1 bit (S125). “0” is written in the first bit (S130). Subsequent to the negative determination in S130 or S115 (S115: no), the contents of the updated switch data buffer are compared with the error pattern of the data table (S135), and it is determined whether or not the error pattern matches. (S140). If the determination is negative (S140: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S140: yes), it is determined whether all 8 bits of the switch data buffer are “1” (S145). If the determination is affirmative (S145: yes), error 2 notification processing is performed (S150) and the process returns. If the determination is negative (S145: no), error 1 notification processing (FIG. 9) is performed (S155) and the process returns.

  Next, the error 1 notification process (S155) will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When the error 1 notification process is started, “1” indicating error 1 determination is written in the winning determination buffer (S200). Next, it is determined whether or not there are four “1” s indicating the error 1 determination in the 8-bit winning determination buffer (S205). If the determination is negative (S205: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S205: yes), error 1 notification processing is performed (S210), and the process returns.

  Next, the contents of the winning determination buffer will be described with reference to FIG. The winning determination buffer is a temporary storage area composed of 8 bits, and when the winning determination is made in the scheduled interruption process, the oldest stored contents are deleted and the storage position of the remaining stored contents is incremented by 1 bit, and the lower order is freed by the shift process. Write “0” in the first bit. If an error 1 determination is made in the winning confirmation process 1, “1” is written in the lower 1 bit after performing the same shift process as described above. In the error 1 notification process, “1” is written to the winning determination buffer and at the same time the number of “1” in the winning determination buffer is confirmed (counted). If the confirmed value is 4, the error 1 notification is performed. It has become.

  The error 1 notification process and the error 2 notification process described above count the number of times that the error 1 is determined within a predetermined period, and notify the error 1 on condition that the count value reaches a predetermined value (radio wave confirmation value). When the error 2 is determined once, the error 2 is notified. Note that the predetermined period as the error 1 notification condition is a period in which writing is performed eight times in the above-described input determination buffer in the present embodiment. The time after occurrence of error 1 may be measured.

  In addition, error 1 and error 2 have different count values until the start of notification, and error 1 requires four counts, which is based on the nature of goto action corresponding to each error. It is a setting. Specifically, error 1 indicates that the proximity switch is in a game ball detection state only for a short time, which is extremely unlikely in normal game ball detection that is detected only during one or two scheduled interruptions. However, this short-time detection state is a situation that can occur even when the game ball passes the proximity switch at an unexpected speed due to noise, chattering, or the like. By confirming that there is a high possibility that it is an increased number of radio waves, it is configured to eliminate false notifications as much as possible (to improve the reliability of notification).

  In contrast to error 1, error 2 performs error determination in response to the proximity switch being in a gaming ball detection state for a long time that is almost impossible with normal gaming ball detection. The time detection state is not limited to the large ball goto, but may actually be clogged. Therefore, if the situation is not dealt with immediately, the progress of the game will be hindered and the player will be disadvantaged. Therefore, it is desirable to reduce the number of times of error 2 that is a notification condition and to notify early. It should be noted that the number of times of error 1 and error 2 may be set to the same value, or both of the count values serving as notification conditions may be set to one time.

  When error 1 or error 2 is notified, the progress of the game including the payout operation is interrupted and the error 1 or error 2 state is notified on the effect symbol display device 54b or using various LEDs / lamps. Alternatively, the error 1 or error 2 state may be reported using the effect symbol display device 54b or various LEDs / lamps while the progress of the game including the payout operation is kept as it is. During the notification, a signal indicating the error content is also transmitted to the hall computer. The error number display device 74 displays “1” for error 1 and “2” for error 2. The notification of error 1 and error 2 is released by operating the error release switch 76 arranged on the back of the gaming machine by the hall staff (in the case of error 2, it is necessary to remove a large ball).

  Next, a change in the game ball detection state of the proximity switch and the timing of the winning process in the present embodiment will be described using the timing chart of FIG. When the NC type proximity switch (the NC type is adopted in this embodiment) detects the game ball in the non-detection state “H” of the game ball and the SW signal changes to the detection state “L”, the fixed time of the main controller 50 is reached. Since the interruption time is 2 ms, the detection state change is detected within 2 ms from the SW signal change. As described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 4, in the conventional machine, the winning process is performed at this time when it is detected that the switch signal is changed from the non-detection state (0) to the detection state (1) by the scheduled interruption process. However, in the present invention, when it is detected that the SW signal has maintained the detection state (1) in the next scheduled interrupt processing, the winning processing data pattern in which the lower 3 bits of the switch buffer are “011”. The prize-winning process will be carried out. Therefore, the winning process timing is delayed by one scheduled interruption process from the change in the conventional SW signal.

  Next, the determination content of the goto action by the radio wave irradiation to the proximity switch in the present invention will be described using the timing chart of FIG. Similar to the contents described in FIG. 5, in the period (12 ms) when the switch signal changes from “H” to “L” by detecting the game ball by the NC type proximity switch, originally, the six timetables During detection, “L” (0) in the detection state is continuously detected, and “1” inverted as a switch signal is continuously input to the main controller 50 six times, but every 4 ms in this period When an electromagnetic wave that repeats “L” and “H” is irradiated, a signal in the “L” state is lifted every 4 ms in accordance with the period of the electromagnetic wave, and the main control is performed in the scheduled interruption processing during the period in which the signal is lifted. The device 50 reads “0” as the switch signal.

  Therefore, the timing chart indicated by the false SW signal input to the main controller 50 changes from the non-detection state “0” of the game ball to the detection state “1” according to the actual game ball entry, but 4 ms. During the next scheduled interruption process, the non-detection state is changed to “0” by the irradiation of the radio wave whose “L” and “H” change every time. At this time, since the lower 3 bits of the switch data buffer are the same as the error 1 data pattern “010”, the error 1 notification process is performed (S155).

  In the scheduled interruption process carried out while radio wave irradiation continues, the non-detection state “0”, the detection state “1”, the detection state “1”, and the non-detection state “0” are sequentially detected. Thus, when the lower 4 bits of the switch data buffer are the same as the error 1 data pattern “0110”, the error 1 notification process is performed (S155). However, since there is a timing at which the lower 3 bits of the switch data buffer are the same as the winning process data pattern “011” before that, the winning process is performed at this timing.

  In the present embodiment, there is a case where the winning process is performed when the lower 3 bits of the switch data pattern is “011”, and error 1 is determined in the next scheduled interrupt process (the lower 4 bits of the switch data buffer is “0110”). The configuration is such that the winning process is performed when the lower 4 bits of the switch data buffer becomes “0111”, so that the winning process is performed on the condition that the error 1 determination is not performed, and the error 1 determination is performed. In such a case, the winning ball can be made not to be paid out by not performing the winning determination in the continuous scheduled interruption process.

  Next, the determination content of the goto action using the large ball in the present invention will be described using the timing chart of FIG. As shown in the timing chart, the SW signal changes and holds the detection state “L” of the game ball from the time when the large ball is fitted to the proximity switch. If all the data is “1” indicating the detection state, it is determined as error 2 (S150). However, the winning process is performed once when the detection state “1” is maintained once after the SW signal changes to the detection state “1” (when the detection pattern “011” is matched).

  The above is the description of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, in the detection of the switch signal performed by the main control device 50 by the scheduled interruption process every 2 ms, the switch signal (switch data) input from the proximity switch is detected from the non-detection state “0” of the game ball. When the state is changed to “1” and the detection state “1” is maintained once, it is determined that the game ball is won. Then, when the non-detection state “0” is changed to the detection state “1”, the detection state “1” is not maintained and the non-detection state “0” is changed, and the number of times the detection state “1” is maintained is When the non-detection state is changed to “0” only once, the proximity switch is irradiated with a signal different from that at the time of detecting the game ball, that is, an electromagnetic wave changing every 4 ms most frequently used in the radio wave goto. It is determined that there is a high possibility that the error is present and error 1 is performed.

  Further, even when the non-detection state “0” is changed to the detection state “1” and the detection state “1” is maintained more than the time of detection of the game ball, a signal different from that at the time of detection of the game ball, It is determined that the ball is jammed and error 2 is performed. In this embodiment, the scheduled interrupt process performed by the main controller 50 is performed every 2 ms. However, even in the configuration in which the scheduled interrupt process is performed every 4 ms, the number of times of maintaining the detection state “1” is set (switch The same effect is exhibited by changing the data detection pattern.

  Next, Example 2 will be described. In this embodiment, the parts constituting the gaming machine and their electrical connections are the same as those in the first embodiment. Therefore, the overlapping part will be described with reference to the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the winning determination and the errors 1 and 2 are determined by referring to the contents of the switch data buffer, whereas in the present embodiment, according to the contents of the detection counter that counts the detection states of successive proximity switches. The winning determination and the errors 1 and 2 are determined.

  1 to 6 and FIG. 9 to FIG. 13 described in the first embodiment are common contents, and thus the description is used. The contents of the detection counter described above as the second embodiment and the contents of the detection counter are used. The winning confirmation process 2 which performs a process according to it is demonstrated.

  The contents of the detection counter will be described with reference to FIGS. The detection counter is a device that counts the detection state of the proximity switch at the time of a scheduled interrupt process performed by the main controller 50 at a cycle of 2 ms. Specifically, as shown in (1), if the switch data input from the proximity switch during the scheduled interrupt processing is “0” indicating a non-detection state, the detection counter value is not counted and the detection counter value is It becomes 0 (since the switch data is “0”, it can be said that the count value so far is cleared). If the switch data input from the proximity switch is “1” indicating the detection state as shown in (2) at the next scheduled interrupt processing, the detection counter value is counted, and the detection counter value at this time Becomes 1.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing of (2) is “1” indicating the detection state (FIG. 3 a), the detection counter value is counted and the detection counter value becomes 2. In this way, when the detection counter value becomes 2, in other words, when the proximity switch changes from the non-detection state to the detection state and the detection state is maintained for one scheduled interruption processing period, a winning process is performed.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing of (2) is “0” indicating a non-detection state (FIG. 3b), the detection counter is not counted and the detection counter value is 1. However, if the switch data confirmed by the scheduled interrupt processing is “0”, the detection counter value being 1 means that the detection state is maintained once after changing from the non-detection state to the detection state. This means that the proximity switch has changed to a non-detection state without doing so. Therefore, since this state (detection counter value 1 when the switch data is “0”) indicates that there is a high possibility that the switch signal has been operated by electromagnetic waves, error 1 determination is performed. In addition, after the error 1 determination is performed, the detection counter value is cleared.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing (FIG. 3a) is “1” indicating the detection state (4a), the detection counter value is counted and the detection counter value becomes 3. This state is determined as a normal state as a detection state maintaining period after the winning process is performed.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing (FIG. 3a) is “0” indicating the non-detection state (FIG. 4b), the detection counter is not counted, and the detection counter value is However, when the switch data confirmed by the scheduled interrupt processing is “0”, the detection counter value is 2 means that the detection state is changed only once after changing from the non-detection state to the detection state. This means that the proximity switch has changed to a non-detection state. Therefore, this state (detection counter value 2 when the switch data is “0”) also indicates that there is a high possibility that the switch signal has been manipulated by electromagnetic waves. Therefore, error 1 determination is performed, and detection is performed after error 1 determination is performed. The counter value is cleared.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing (FIG. 4a) is “1” indicating the detection state (FIG. 5a), the detection counter value is counted and the detection counter value becomes 4. . This state is also determined as a normal state as a detection state maintaining period after the winning process is performed.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing (FIG. 4a) is “0” indicating the non-detection state (FIG. 5b), the detection counter is not counted and the detection counter value is However, when the switch data is “0”, the detection counter value 3 is maintained in the detection state for two scheduled interruption processing periods after the non-detection state is changed to the detection state. Means that. Accordingly, it is determined that the game ball has been won normally and the detection counter value is cleared.

  Proceeding to FIG. 15, if the switch data input from the proximity switch is “1” indicating the detection state in the next scheduled interrupt processing (FIG. 5 a) (FIG. 6 a), the detection counter is counted and the detection counter is counted. The value is 5. This state is also determined as a normal state as a detection state maintaining period after the winning process is performed.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing (FIG. 5a) is “0” indicating the non-detection state (FIG. 6b), the detection counter is not counted and the detection counter value is However, when the switch data is “0”, the state of the detection counter value 4 is maintained in the detection state for the three periodic interrupt processing periods after the change from the non-detection state to the detection state. Means that. Accordingly, it is determined that the game ball has been won normally and the detection counter value is cleared.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing of FIG. 6A is “1” indicating the detection state (FIG. 7A), the detection counter value is counted to 6 by detecting the detection counter. . This state is also determined as a normal state as a detection state maintaining period after the winning process is performed.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing (FIG. 6a) is “0” indicating the non-detection state (FIG. 7b), the detection counter is not counted and the detection counter value is However, when the switch data is “0”, the detection counter value 5 is maintained in the detection state for the four scheduled interruption processing periods after the change from the non-detection state to the detection state. Means that. Accordingly, it is determined that the game ball has been won normally and the detection counter value is cleared.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing (FIG. 7a) is “1” indicating the detection state (FIG. 8a), the detection counter value is counted and the detection counter value becomes 7. . This state is also determined as a normal state as a detection state maintaining period after the winning process is performed.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing (FIG. 7a) is “0” indicating the non-detection state (FIG. 8b), the detection counter is not counted and the detection counter value is However, when the switch data is “0”, the detection counter value 6 is maintained in the detection state for five scheduled interruption processing periods after the change from the non-detection state to the detection state. Means that. Accordingly, it is determined that the game ball has been won normally and the detection counter value is cleared.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing (FIG. 8a) is “1” indicating the detection state (FIG. 9a), the detection counter value is counted and the detection counter value becomes 8. . This state is an error because the detection state maintenance period after changing from the non-detection state to the detection state is too long compared to the case where the game ball normally enters, so there is a high possibility of large ball goto or clogging 2 is judged. After the error 2 is determined, the detection counter is cleared.

  If the switch data input from the proximity switch in the next scheduled interrupt processing (FIG. 8a) is “0” indicating the non-detection state (FIG. 9b), the detection counter is not counted, and the detection counter value is However, the state of the detection counter value 7 when the switch data is “0” is maintained in the detection state for the six scheduled interruption processing periods after the change from the non-detection state to the detection state. Means that. Until the detection counter value is 7, it is determined that the game ball has been won normally, and the detection counter value is cleared.

  The contents described above are the contents of winning determination (winning confirmation) according to the state of the switch data and the detection counter value when a series of scheduled interruption processes are performed, but the winning process is performed as shown in FIG. 3a. Only the time point is reached, and in a series of scheduled interruption processes thereafter, it is determined whether or not the winning process performed is a normal winning process.

  Next, a winning confirmation process 2 executed by the main controller 50 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The winning confirmation process 2 includes a detection counter that counts switch data at a timed interrupt process executed by the main controller 50 at a predetermined cycle and a continuous detection state after the switch data changes from a non-detection state to a detection state. The game ball winning determination, the error 1 determination corresponding to the radio wave goto, and the error 2 determination corresponding to the large goto are executed according to the value of the game ball, and when the switch data is in the detection state in the scheduled interrupt processing, When the value reaches a predetermined value, it is determined that the winning is achieved, and when the switch data is in the non-detection state, it is determined that the detection counter value does not reach the predetermined value, the error is 1, and the switch data is in the detection state. At this time, an error 2 is determined on condition that the detection counter is larger than a predetermined value. Further, the value of the detection counter is cleared when the switch data is in a non-detection state or when it is determined as error 2.

  When the winning confirmation process 2 is started, it is determined whether or not the switch data of the proximity switch detected in the scheduled interruption process is “1” indicating that a game ball has been detected (S500). If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), the detection counter is incremented by 1 (S505), and it is determined whether or not the value of the detection counter is 2 (S510). If the determination is affirmative, that is, if the detection state is maintained once after the proximity switch is changed from the non-detection state to the detection state (S510: yes), the winning confirmation buffer (the same contents as in the first embodiment) is used as the winning process. ) Performs input edge processing for writing “1” at the corresponding bit position (S515), and returns.

  If S510 is negative (S510: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the detection counter is 8 (S520). If the determination is negative (S520: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S520: yes), the error 2 notification process having the same contents as in the first embodiment is performed (S525), the detection counter is cleared (S530), and the process returns.

  If S500 is negative (S500: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the detection counter is greater than 0 (S535). If the determination is negative (S535: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S535: yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the detection counter is smaller than 3 (S540). If the determination is affirmative, that is, if the detection state has not been maintained once or has been maintained only once after the proximity switch has changed from the non-detection state to the detection state (S540: yes), the embodiment Error 1 notification processing having the same content as 1 is performed (S545). Following the negative determination in S545 or S540 (S545: no), the detection counter is cleared (S550) and the process returns.

  The above is the description of the second embodiment. In the present embodiment, as described above, the winning determination and the determination of errors 1 and 2 are performed based on the relationship between the contents of the switch data at the time of the scheduled interruption processing and the value of the detection counter. It is good also as a structure which can confirm log | history. With this configuration, it is possible to improve the winning determination and error 1 and 2 determination systems. Further, after the winning process (S515), a process of writing “0” to the winning determination buffer is performed in the same manner as the winning confirmation process 1 described in the first embodiment.

  Next, Example 3 will be described. In this embodiment, the parts constituting the gaming machine and their electrical connections are the same as those in the first embodiment. Therefore, the overlapping part will be described with reference to the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the contents of the switch data buffer and the switch data detection pattern stored in the data table are compared to perform the winning determination and the errors 1 and 2 are determined. In this embodiment, the switch data buffer is determined for each winning opening. In addition, the switch data detection pattern to be compared in order to perform the winning determination and the errors 1 and 2 is also configured to have different contents for each winning opening.

  The configuration in which different switch data detection patterns are set for each winning opening is because the speed at which the game ball passes through the proximity switch arranged in the winning opening (detection state maintaining period) depends on the structure of the winning opening. A switch data detection pattern having a long maintenance period is set for a winning opening having a structure in which the detection state maintaining period is long, and a switch having a short maintaining state is set for a winning opening having a structure in which the detection state maintaining period is short. The data detection pattern is set.

  Specific setting contents will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the difference from the first embodiment is only the switch data detection pattern to be compared for determination with the switch buffer set for each winning opening described with reference to FIGS. 1 is used.

  FIG. 17 (1) is a switch data detection pattern for determining the winning and error 1 and 2 set for the switch data buffer for the normal symbol operation switch 42a, which is the same as the contents described in the first embodiment. The setting content is such that the normal symbol operating gate 42 has no obstacle to decelerate the speed of the game ball from when the game ball enters the ball until it passes through the game ball passage hole of the proximity switch. This is set as a switch data detection pattern with a small number of detection maintenance times (the number of consecutive “1” detection times during a regular interrupt process is small).

  (2) is a switch data detection pattern for winning and errors 1 and 2 set for the switch data buffer for the first starter switch 31a. The content of this setting is that the rolling speed of the game ball is decelerated by the first start port 31a always coming into contact with the molded resin after the game ball enters and before passing through the game ball passage hole of the proximity switch. Due to the structure, the detection state maintenance period of the game ball is longer than that when the normal symbol operation gate 42 enters, so that the switch data detection pattern in which the number of times of detection maintenance is larger than that of the normal symbol operation gate 42 (at the time of regular interrupt processing) The number of consecutive “1” detections is greater than the data for the normal symbol operation switch 42a).

  Specifically, when determining the winning of a game ball based on the game ball detection state (non-detection state “0” or detection state “1”) of the first start port switch 31a detected by the scheduled interruption process, As shown in the thick frame in FIG. 17 (2) (a), the lower 4 bits of the switch data buffer maintain the detection state “1” twice after changing from the non-detection state “0” to the detection state “1”. Is a switch data detection pattern “0111” indicating that a winning is determined and a winning process is performed.

  Therefore, the switch data detection pattern for winning determination corresponding to the switch data buffer for the first start opening switch 31a is determined by 4 bits which is 1 bit more than that for the normal symbol operation switch 42a.

  Further, as indicated by the thick frames in (2), (b), (c), and (d), the lower 3 bits of the switch data buffer are detected after the switch data changes from the non-detection state “0” to the detection state “1”. In the case of the switch data detection pattern “010” indicating a state in which “1” is changed to the non-detection state “0” without being maintained once, the lower 4 bits of the switch data buffer are in the non-detection state “0”. In the case of the switch data detection pattern “0110” indicating that the detection state “1” is changed to the non-detection state “0” after the detection state “1” is maintained once after the change to the detection state “1”, and the lower 5 bits of the switch data buffer Indicates a state in which the switch data changes from the non-detection state “0” to the detection state “1” and then changes to the non-detection state “0” after maintaining the detection state “1” twice. If Tchideta detection pattern "01110" is determined, the detection period of the game ball is too short, an error 1 because there is likely a radio Goto.

  Therefore, the switch data detection pattern for determining error 1 corresponding to the switch data buffer for the first start port switch 31a includes a pattern that is determined by 5 bits, which is 1 bit more than that for the normal symbol operation switch 42a.

  Further, as shown in the thick frame of (2) and (e), when all the history of 8 times of switch data stored in the switch data buffer for the first start port switch 31a is in the detection state “1”, Since the detection period of the game ball is too long and there is a high possibility that it is a large ball or a ball jam, it is determined as error 2.

  FIG. 18 (3) shows the winning and error 1, 2 determinations set for the respective switch data buffers for the second start opening switch 32a, the general winning opening switches 35b, c, d, e and the count switch 33b. This is a switch data detection pattern. The content of this setting is that the second start opening switch 32a, the general winning opening 35 and the large winning opening 33a made of the ordinary electric accessory 40 pass through the game ball passage holes of the proximity switches after the game balls have entered the respective winning openings. Since the rolling speed of the game ball is greatly reduced by always contacting the molded resin before passing, the detection state maintaining period of the game ball in each detection switch is longer than when the first start port 31 enters the ball. As a result, the switch data pattern in which the number of times of detection maintenance is greater than that of the first start port 31 (the number of consecutive “1” detections during the scheduled interrupt processing is greater than the data for the first start port 31a). Is set.

  Specifically, the game ball detection state (non-detection state “0” or detection state “” of the second start port switch 32a, the general winning port switches 35b, c, d, e and the count switch 33b detected by the scheduled interruption process. 1 ”), the lower 5 bits of the switch data buffer are changed from the non-detection state“ 0 ”to the detection state“ 1 ”as shown by the thick frame in FIG. 18 (3) (a). When the switch data detection pattern is “01111” indicating a state where the detection state “1” is maintained three times after the change to “”, the winning determination is made and the winning process is performed.

  Accordingly, the switch data detection pattern for winning determination corresponding to the switch data buffer for the second start opening switch 32a, the general winning opening switches 35b, c, d, e and the count switch 33b is more than that for the first start opening switch 31a. The determination is made with 5 bits, which is 1 bit more and 2 bits more than the normal symbol operation switch 42a.

  In addition, as shown in the thick frames of (3), (b), (c), (d), and (e), the lower 3 bits of the switch data buffer change from the non-detection state “0” to the detection state “1”. In the case of the switch data detection pattern “010” indicating that the detection state “1” is changed to the non-detection state “0” without maintaining the detection state “1” once, the lower 4 bits of the switch data buffer are not detected. In the case of the switch data detection pattern “0110” indicating a state in which the detection state “1” is maintained once and then the detection state “1” is changed to the non-detection state “0” after the change from the state “0” to the detection state “1”. The lower 5 bits indicate the state in which the switch data changes from the non-detection state “0” to the detection state “1”, then maintains the detection state “1” twice and then changes to the non-detection state “0”. In the case of the switch data detection pattern “01110” and the lower 6 bits of the switch data buffer are not changed after the switch data is changed from the non-detection state “0” to the detection state “1” and then the detection state “1” is maintained three times. In the case of the switch data detection pattern “011110” indicating the state changed to the detection state “0”, it is determined that the error is 1 because the detection period of the game ball is too short and there is a high possibility that it is a radio wave goto.

  Therefore, the switch data detection pattern for error 1 determination corresponding to the switch data buffer for the second start port switch 32a, the general winning port switches 35b, c, d, e and the count switch 33b is for the first start port switch 31a. The pattern includes a determination pattern of 6 bits, which is 1 bit more than the normal symbol operation switch 42a and 2 bits more than the normal symbol operation switch 42a.

  Further, as indicated by the thick frames in (3) and (f), the switch data stored in the respective switch data buffers for the second start port switch 32a, the general winning port switches 35b, c, d, e and the count switch 33b. If all of the eight histories are in the detection state “1”, the game ball detection period is too long, and it is determined that the error is 2 because there is a high possibility of a large ball or a ball jam.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a switch data buffer is provided for each winning opening, and it is determined that the switch data detection pattern for each winning opening that performs the winning process and the error 1 that is highly likely to cause electromagnetic waves. It has a data table that stores switch data detection patterns for each winning mouth and switch data detection patterns that are judged to be error 2 with a high possibility of large balls and clogging. The contents of the switch data buffer to be updated are compared with the switch data detection pattern stored in the data table, and the winning process, error 1 or error 2 is performed when the stored content matches the switch data detection pattern; It has become.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In the third embodiment, all the error 2 determinations at any winning opening are determined using the same switch data detection pattern (the values of the 8-bit switch data buffer are all “1”). However, the switch data buffer may be configured with 16 bits. In addition, by setting the periodic interrupt processing period to 4 ms, it is also conceivable to perform the error 2 determination using a switch data detection pattern having a different number of detection maintenances for each winning opening having a different internal structure.

  In addition, a plurality of switch data detection patterns for determining error 1 are provided depending on the number of bits, and the number of bits for the switch data detection patterns for determining error 1 is the same as the number of bits for the switch data detection pattern for performing the winning process. And a smaller number of bits, the error 1 is determined before the winning process is performed, and a part of the winning ball payout at the time of the error 1 determination can be avoided. Yes.

  Further, by making the number of bits of the switch data detection pattern for performing the winning process equal to the maximum number of bits of the switch data detection pattern for determining the error 1, the payout of the winning ball is surely avoided when the error 1 is determined. It becomes possible.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, it becomes possible to appropriately detect fraudulent acts of radio waves based on the continuous detection state of the proximity switch detected by the scheduled interruption processing, The present invention can be applied to a ball game machine that detects the entrance of a game ball into the ball by using a proximity switch.

8 gaming board 31 1st starting port 31a 1st starting port switch 32 2nd starting port 32a 2nd starting port switch 33a large winning port 33b count switch 35a general winning port 40 normal electric accessory 42 normal symbol operating gate 50 main controller

Claims (1)

A ball game machine that detects a winning of a game ball to each winning port using a proximity switch arranged for each of a plurality of winning ports provided in a game area,
Counting means for counting the number of detection states until the non-detection state when the switch data indicating the proximity switch state is changed from the non-detection state to the detection state in the scheduled interrupt processing executed by the main controller at a predetermined cycle ; ,
When the switch data is in a detection state, a winning determination unit that determines that the game ball has been won on condition that the count value by the counting unit has reached a predetermined value;
When the switch data is changed from a detection state to a non-detection state, an error 1 determination unit that determines an error 1 on condition that the count value does not reach a predetermined value;
If the switch data is in a detection state, error 2 determination means for determining error 2 on condition that the count value by the counting means exceeds the longest detection maintenance count;
A bullet ball game machine comprising: error 1 notification means for executing error notification on condition that the number of times determined as error 1 by the error determination means reaches a predetermined number .

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