JP5920518B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

Pachinko machine game machine such that the game board is fluctuation winning device is provided has been known (e.g., Patent Document 1). In this type of gaming machine, the variable prize apparatus is generally a ball entrance that is an entrance of the variable prize apparatus, and an opening / closing member that is attached to the ball entrance and opens or closes the ball entrance. is configured to include a specific area ball entrance spheres are distributed within variation winning device and ordinary region and the like.

JP 2003-062217 A

In the gaming machine as exemplified above, there is a risk of fraud.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately cope with fraud.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes an area allocating unit including a specific area, an area different from the specific area, and an allocating unit that distributes game media to any of the areas. Means for generating a first gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state when the game medium passes through the specific area by the sorting by the sorting means, and updates the random number counter and the random number counter Based on the counter update means, the counter value acquisition means for acquiring the value of the random number counter when the game medium passes a predetermined location, and the value of the random number counter acquired by the counter value acquisition means Profit lottery means for drawing profits, and when the first result is obtained by the profit lottery means, a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is generated. And updating the random number counter by the counter updating means based on the fact that the magnetism is detected by the magnetism detecting means, the magnetism detecting means for detecting magnetism in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine. However, after obtaining the second result by the profit lottery means and the acquisition non-execution means for making the value acquisition of the random number counter non-executable by the counter value acquisition means, Means for accepting, and operating means operated to cancel the non-execution of acquisition of the value of the random number counter by the counter value acquisition means by the acquisition non-execution means.

The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to appropriately cope with fraud.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the inner frame and the front frame set with respect to the outer frame. It is a front view which shows the state which removed the front frame set from the pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a perspective view of an accessory variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view of an accessory variable prize-winning apparatus. (A) is a top view of the rotary body part of an accessory variable prize-winning apparatus, (b) is a front view of the rotary body part of an accessory variable prize-winning apparatus. It is the schematic diagram which expanded partially the ball guide member of the accessory variable prize-winning device. It is a perspective view of a general prize winning device. It is a disassembled perspective view of a general prize winning device. It is a rear view of a front frame set. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the back surface structure of a pachinko machine for every main part. It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the 1st control board unit in the back surface of a pachinko machine, a 2nd control board unit, and a back pack unit. It is a rear view which shows the structure of an inner frame and a game board. It is the perspective view which looked at the inner frame from back. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board from back. It is a perspective view of a support metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st control board unit from the back. It is a front view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a figure which shows the rear view of the back pack unit seen from the back surface of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the disassembled perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a figure which shows the structure of a tank rail. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a schematic diagram of various counters. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. 3 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by an MPU of a main control device 261. It is a flowchart which shows the opening-and-closing member opening process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart of the jackpot process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the success / failure setting process performed in the special figure fluctuation process of FIG. It is a flowchart of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a switch reading process. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed in the switch reading process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an external interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows interruption processing at the time of RAM clear detection. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation process in the modification of the pachinko machine of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process in the modification of the pachinko machine of this invention.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which an inner frame 12 and a front frame set 14 are opened with respect to an outer frame 11 described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and an inner frame 12 is supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so that the inner frame 12 can be opened and closed. Has been. The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. Therefore, compared with the conventional structure which assembled | attached each board | plate material using the nail and the rivet, the reuse of a structural member is made easy. In this embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). In addition, you may make it comprise the outer frame 11 with light metals, such as resin and aluminum.

  The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) resin. ABS resin is suitable as a constituent material of the inner frame 12 because it has a low material cost, has a good paste such as plating, has a good decorative property, and has a high impact resistance. The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 extends vertically from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 to the opposite side of the place where the ball launching handle 18 is installed, and the inner frame 12 opens forward with the opening / closing axis as the axis. It has been made possible. Since the opening / closing axis is provided on the opposite side of the ball launching handle 18, the inner frame 12 can be greatly opened. Normally, in the pachinko hall, the pachinko machines 10 are arranged adjacent to each other. Therefore, when the opening / closing axis is provided on the ball launching handle 18 side, the ball launching handle 18 that is opened together with the inner frame 12 contacts the adjacent pachinko machine 10. This is because the opening amount decreases in contact.

  A lower tray unit 13 is attached to the inner frame 12 at the lowermost portion, and a front frame set 14 is attached so as to cover the inner frame 12 in a range excluding the lower tray unit 13. The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 with a fastener such as a screw. The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 is located on the front side with an open / close axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened. An outer peripheral wall projecting toward the front side is formed on the outer periphery of the inner frame 12, and a front frame set 14 is disposed inside the outer peripheral wall. That is, when the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12, the outer periphery of the side surface of the front frame set 14 is surrounded by the outer peripheral wall of the inner frame 12. It is possible to suppress illegal acts by making it difficult to insert a wire or the like.

  On the upper part of the inner frame 12, a push button type opening / closing switch 25 protruding in a columnar shape is provided. The open / close switch 25 is a switch for detecting the open / closed state of the front frame set 14. When the front frame set 14 is closed with respect to the inner frame 12, the open / close switch 25 is pressed, and conversely, when the front frame set 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 12, the open / close switch 25. Is in a non-pressing protruding state and detects the open / closed state of the front frame set 14. A wiring hole 26 is formed in the upper left portion of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 2). The wiring hole 26 is a hole for passing the wiring of the front frame set 14 through the inner frame 12 and disposing it on the back surface of the game board 30. R is formed at the corner of the wiring hole 26 so that each cord wired in the wiring hole 26 is not damaged at the corner. As shown in FIG. 4, a wiring hole 37 is also formed in the upper left part of the game board 30 corresponding to the wiring hole 26.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 3, for the sake of convenience, the configuration in the game area on the surface of the game board 30 is shown as blank. As shown in FIG. 3, the lower plate unit 13 is provided with a lower plate 15 as a ball receiving plate at a substantially central portion so that the balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower plate 15. . Similar to the inner frame 12, the lower dish unit 13 is formed of flame-retardant ABS resin. It is not always necessary to form all of the lower plate 15 with ABS resin, but at least the surface portion of the lower plate 15, that is, the surface layer of the lower plate 15 and the front panel behind the lower plate 15 are formed with ABS resin. It is preferable. Since there is a danger that the lit cigarette will be left in the lower plate 15, it is possible to prevent damage to the pachinko machine 10 and the occurrence of fire by forming at least the surface portion thereof with flame retardant ABS resin. It is. The front panel has a speaker hole 24 for outputting sound from a speaker (not shown).

  In the lower part of the front surface of the lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17 is provided for operation when discharging the balls stored in the lower plate 15 downward. The ball release lever 17 is always urged to the right, and by sliding it to the left against the urge, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 opens, A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball pulling lever 17 is usually performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 15 is placed below the lower plate 15. Further, a ball launching handle 18 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 15 in a state of protruding from the lower plate unit 13 to the front side, and an ashtray is attached to the left side of the lower plate 15 in a cantilevered manner. Has been.

  Inside the ball launching handle 18, a touch sensor (not shown) for permitting driving of the ball launching unit 312a (see FIG. 29) and the amount of rotation of the ball launching handle 18 are detected by a change in electrical resistance. A variable resistor (not shown) is built in. When the ball launching handle 18 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor is changed in accordance with the manipulated variable. A ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor that changes accordingly, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 30 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. In addition to the type in which the touch sensor is turned on when the ball launching handle 18 is rotated, the touch sensor is turned on by touching the ball launching handle and is variable according to the rotation (right rotation) of the ball launching handle. It may be of a type in which the resistance of the resistor changes.

  Further, the ashtray can be rotated in the front and back directions together with a shaft rotatably attached to the lower tray 15. Thus, by arranging the ball launching handle 18 on one side of the lower plate 15 and the ashtray on the other side, the left and right aesthetic balance of the lower plate unit 13 is maintained and the decorativeness of the pachinko machine 10 is improved. Yes.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 above the lower plate 15 is integrally provided with an upper plate 19 as a ball receiving plate. Here, the upper plate 19 is for storing the spheres once and guiding them to the sphere launching unit 312a (see FIG. 29) that launches the spheres while aligning them in a row. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and an upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame, but in this embodiment, the front decorative frame is omitted, An upper plate 19 is provided directly on the front frame set 14. This is because the front frame set 14 of the present embodiment includes a window portion 101 that is largely cut out in a substantially elliptical shape so that a game area formed larger than a conventional pachinko machine can be viewed from the outside. In order to improve the strength of the front frame set 14 as much as possible, the upper plate 19 is integrally formed with the front frame set 14. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has at least a surface layer formed of a flame-retardant ABS resin. Note that how the game area is formed larger than that of a conventional pachinko machine will be described later.

  In FIG. 3, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed at the center of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably attached to the inner frame 12 on the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is composed of a rectangular plywood and is attached in a state in which the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Accordingly, a substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. The vertical length of the game board 30 is 476 mm, and the horizontal length is 452 mm (same size as before). That is, the game board 30 is formed in the same size as the conventional pachinko machine, and the game area is formed larger than the conventional pachinko machine.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 opens and closes a plurality of general prize winning devices 31 and an opening / closing member 33a1 (see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6), which will be described later, and moves the movable member 31a (see FIG. 9a) up and down. V guide portion 33b4a (leading the ball to the winning opening 32R, 32C, 32L to be driven and the V winning opening (not shown) that gives the player a predetermined game value (big hit) by winning the ball. 6 and 7) is arranged in a through hole formed by router processing, and is attached from the front side of the game board 30 with a wood screw or the like.

  As is well known, the general accessory winning device 31, the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L, and the V guide portion 33b4a and the non-V guide portion 33b4b incorporated in the accessory variable winning device 33 (see FIGS. 6 and 7). ) And a predetermined output is made from each detection switch described later (so-called winning), a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and a ball that has not entered the various winning devices or the like is guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the out port 36. A number of nails are planted in the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the balls, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  Three accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L are provided below the game board 30. A sphere enters any of these accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L, and the sphere is detected by the opening switch 222R, 222C, 222L (see FIG. 29) corresponding to the accessory opening where the ball has entered. Then, a lottery of a state (big hit, first small hit, second small hit, or miss) by the hit random number counter 503d is performed.

  In addition, a total of four holding lamps 70 are provided in front of the accessory variable winning device 33. The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that when a ball enters the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L while the opening / closing member 33a1 is open, the number of balls can be held up to four times. Yes. A total of four on-hold lamps 70 are lit according to the number of on-holds, and indicate the number of on-hold to the player.

  Here, with reference to FIG.5 and FIG.6, the accessory variable prize-winning apparatus 33 is demonstrated. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the accessory variable winning device 33, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the accessory variable winning device 33. The accessory variable prize winning device 33 is configured by assembling a plurality of members, and includes an accessory part 33a and a rotating body part 33b.

  The accessory part 33a includes an opening / closing member 33a1, an opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 for driving the opening / closing member 33a1, an accessory winning detection switch 33a3 for detecting a winning ball in the accessory variable winning device 33, and a winning combination. Round display for displaying the winning combination 33a4 for facilitating the entry of the ball that has won the item variable winning apparatus 33 into the V guide 33b4a, the accessory driving motor 33a5 for driving the accessory 33a4, and the number of rounds A portion 33a6, a front member 33a8 attached to the front surface of the game board 30, a back member 33a9 disposed on the back surface of the front member 33a8, and a ball that has won a prize in the accessory variable winning device 33 is a ball guiding member 33b3 Per-random counter 503d performed in association with entering the first guidance path 33a7 and the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L And a 7 segment LED33a10 displaying the lottery results for by lottery.

  Further, the rotating body 33b includes a ball guiding member 33b3 having a second guiding path 33b1 and a third guiding path 33b2 for guiding a ball that has won the winning accessory variable winning device 33 to the rotating body 33b6 described later, and a V guide section. Rotating body 33b6 as a sorting device that distributes spheres to either 33b4a or non-V guide portion 33b4b, a rotating body drive motor 33b7 that rotates the rotating body 33b6, and a ball that has entered the V guide portion 33b4a is detected. The V winning detection switch 33b8 is provided.

  The ball that has won the winning combination variable winning device 33 flows down the first guiding path 33a7 (see FIG. 5) formed in the winning portion 33a and is guided to the ball guiding member 33b3. The sphere guided to the sphere guide member 33b3 is distributed to either the second guide path 33b1 or the third guide path 33b2 by the sorting member 33b9 provided on the sphere guide member 33b3, and flows down one of the guide paths. Then, it flows into the inflow region 33b10 (see FIG. 7) to the rotating body 33b6. The sphere that has flowed into the inflow region 33b10 is distributed and entered into either the V guide portion 33b4a or the non-V guide portion 33b4b provided in the rotating body 33b6.

  When a ball enters the V guide 33b4a, the ball is detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 provided below the rotating body 33b6, and the ball is detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8. Then, the opening / closing member 33a1 and the accessory 33a4 are driven in a predetermined manner, and a big hit is easily generated in the accessory variable winning device 33 so that a ball can easily win.

  Here, each component of the accessory variable winning device 33 will be described. The opening / closing member 33 a 1 is a member for facilitating winning of a ball that has been driven into the game area into the accessory variable winning device 33, and is disposed on both the left and right sides of the accessory variable winning device 33. The opening / closing member 33a1 is driven to open and close once when the lottery result associated with entering the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L is the first small hit, and the lottery result is the second small hit. In some cases, it is configured to be opened and closed three times. Further, it is configured to be opened and closed in each round executed during the big hit.

  The opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is connected to the opening / closing member 33a1 in order to drive the opening / closing member 33a1 described above, and the role of the opening / closing member 33a2 is variable on the back side (right side in FIG. 6) of the accessory portion 33a. When the winning device 33 is provided, it is provided at a position where it cannot be visually recognized by the player. When the opening / closing member driving solenoid 33a2 is turned on, the opening / closing member 33a1 connected to the opening / closing member driving solenoid 33a2 is driven to open, and when it is turned off, the opening / closing member 33a1 is driven to close. Therefore, the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned on at the opening timing of the opening / closing member 33a1, and the opening / closing member 33a1 is driven to open so that the ball can win a prize in the accessory variable winning device 33 (or a state in which winning is easy). ).

  The prize winning detection switch 33a3 is a switch for detecting a winning ball in the prize variable prize winning device 33. The winning combination winning detection switch 33a3 is disposed in the first guiding path 33a7 for guiding the ball to the ball guiding member 33b3 described later, and immediately after the ball is inserted into the variable winning combination device 33. , The entered ball can be detected.

  The accessory drive motor 33a5 is for driving the accessory 33a4 in a predetermined manner, and the accessory variable prize device 33 is disposed on the back side of the accessory portion 33a (the right side in FIG. 6), that is, on the game board 30. In such a case, it is disposed at a position where it cannot be visually recognized by the player.

  The accessory driving motor 33a5 is used when the lottery result by the hit random number counter 503d performed in association with the entrance to the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L indicates a big hit, or when the ball enters the V guide 33b4a. In the event of a big hit that occurs in this case, the accessory 33a4 is driven in a predetermined manner so that the ball that has won the accessory variable winning device 33 can be guided to the V guide 33b4a.

  The front member 33a8 is provided with an inlet 33a8a into which a sphere flows when the opening / closing member 33a1 is opened. The sphere that has flowed from the inlet 33a8a is guided to the rotating body 33b6 through the first guide path 33a7 (see FIG. 5) formed by the front member 33a8 and the back member 33a9. The accessory variable winning device 33 is attached to the game board 30 by screwing the front member 33a8 to the game board 30.

  The ball guiding member 33b3 is a member for guiding the ball that has won the winning combination variable winning device 33 to the rotating body 33b6 having the V guide portion 33b4a and the non-V guide portion 33b4b. Here, the ball guide member 33b3 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7A is a plan view of the rotator 33b of the accessory variable winning device 33, and FIG. 7B is a front view of the rotator 33b of the accessory variable winning device 33. FIG. These are the schematic diagrams which expanded the ball guide member 33b of the accessory variable prize-winning apparatus 33 partially enlarged.

  The ball guiding member 33b3 includes a sorting member 33b9 that distributes the sphere guided by the first guiding path 33a7 to the left and right guiding paths (second guiding path 33b1 and third guiding path 33b2) of the first guiding path 33a7, and A second guiding path 33b1 and a third guiding path 33b2 for guiding the balls distributed by the sorting member 33b9, and an inflow region 33b10 into which the balls guided by the second guiding path 33b1 or the third guiding path 33b2 flow. I have.

  The distribution member 33b9 has an upper surface formed in a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 7B). , 33b9b. The distribution member 33b9 is provided above the second guide path 33b1 and the third guide path 33b2. The balls that have flowed down the first guide path 33a7 are distributed to the second guide path 33b1 or the third guide path 33b2 by the sorting member 33b9 with a probability of approximately ½, and roll down to each guide path.

  The second guide path 33b1 and the third guide path 33b2 are formed in a substantially circular arc shape when viewed from the left and right symmetrically. The second guide path 33b1 is formed by a groove formed by a bottom surface 33b1a from which the sphere flows down and side walls 33b1b and 33b1c erected from both edges of the bottom surface 33b1a. Similarly, the third guide path 33b2 is formed of a groove formed by a bottom surface 33b2a from which the sphere flows down and side walls 33b2b and 33b2c erected from both edges of the bottom surface 33b2a. The second guide path 33b1 and the third guide path 33b2 are inclined downward toward the inflow region 33b10. For this reason, the sphere that has flowed down the first guide path 33a7 flows down the second guide path 33b1 or the third guide path 33b2 toward the inflow region 33b10 by its own weight.

  On the bottom surface 33b1a of the second guide path 33b1, a rib 33b11 that protrudes upward from the ball guide member 33b3 and is inclined downward along the second guide path 33b1 is fixed to the bottom surface 33b1a. The sphere distributed to the second guide path 33b1 by the distribution member 33b9 flows down on the rib 33b11. On the other hand, since the rib 33b11 is not provided in the third guide path 33b2, the sphere flows down the bottom surface 33b2a of the third guide path 33b2.

  When the ball that has flowed down the first guide path 33a7 is distributed to the second guide path 33b1 by the sorting member 33b9, the ball rolls down from the sorting member 33b9 to the vicinity of the top 33b12a of the rib 33b11 (FIG. 8). reference). On the other hand, when the balls are distributed to the third guide path 33b2 side, the sphere falls from the sorting member 33b9 to the bottom surface 33b2a of the third guide path 33b2. For this reason, the heights of the flow start positions that flow down the respective guide paths (second guide path 33b1 and third guide path 33b2) are different. Furthermore, the gradient of the path differs between the section of the second guide path 33b1 where the ribs 33b11 are provided from the position where the ball has rolled down, and the section of the third guide path 33b2 opposed thereto.

  Therefore, in the second guide path 33b1, the sphere flows down on the rib 33b11 from a position higher than the third guide path 33b2, while in the third guide path 33b2, the sphere starts from the position lower than the second guide path 33b1 and the rib 33b11. It flows down the bottom surface 33b2a of the third guide path 33b2 having a smaller gradient (see FIG. 8). Therefore, since the flow velocity of the sphere can be made different between the second guide route 33b1 and the third guide route 33b2, the timing at which the sphere flows into the inflow region 33b10 can be made different depending on the guide route.

  The rotating body portion 33b is integrated with the accessory portion 33a with the front surface of the rib 33b11 (the lower side in FIG. 7A) facing the front surface side of the game area. On the front side of the rib 33b11 (the lower side in FIG. 7A), that is, on the front side of the game area of the rib 33b11, shielding walls 33b12 and 33b13 that shield the rib 33b11 from the front side of the game area are the second guide path. 33b1 and the third guiding path 33b2 are provided as side walls (see FIG. 7). For this reason, the rib 33b11 is shielded from the front side (player side) of the game area by the shielding wall 33b12. Further, two ribs 33b11 are provided along the second guide path 33b1 with a gap therebetween. For this reason, since the sphere flowing down the second guiding area 33b1 flows down on the gap, the second guiding path 33b1 can flow smoothly.

  Here, the shielding wall 33b12 is formed such that the height difference (B) between the topmost part 33b12a of the shielding wall 33b12 and the topmost part 33b11a of the rib 33b11 is smaller than the diameter (A) of the sphere (see FIG. 8). . For this reason, the sphere flowing down the second guide path 33b1 is not completely shielded from the player side by the shielding wall 33b12, and a part of the sphere is visually recognized by the player.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the description of each component of the accessory variable winning device 33 will be continued. The inflow area 33b10 is provided at each end of the second guide path 33b1 and the third guide path 33b2, and the spheres flowing down the respective guide paths flow into the inflow area 33b10 and are rotated by the rotating body 33b6. 33b4a or non-V guide part 33b4b.

  Here, a stopper (not shown) is disposed below the V guide portion 33b4a. This stopper is a member that closes the lower portion of the V guide portion 33b4a and prevents a ball won in the V guide portion 33b4a from flowing down to the V winning detection switch 33b8, which will be described later, when one round is started during the big hit. It is.

  This stopper releases the closed state of the V guide portion 33b4a when, for example, 10 balls are won in the accessory variable winning device 33 or when the opening / closing member 33a1 is opened 18 times. The ball entering the V guide portion 33b4a can flow down to the V winning detection switch 33b8.

  The rotating body 33b6 is a member for distributing the sphere that has flowed into the inflow region 33b10 to the V guide portion 33b4a or the non-V guide portion 33b4b. The rotating body 33b6 is formed in a substantially circular shape when viewed from above, and has ten ball receiving portions 33b4 that can receive the spheres flowing into the inflow region 33b10 on the outer periphery.

  Of the ball receiving portions 33b4, one is a V guide portion 33b4a and the remaining nine are non-V guide portions 33b4b. The rotating body 33b6 is rotationally driven in one direction by a rotating body drive motor 33b7 described later. When the ball that has won the winning combination variable winning device 33 flows into the inflow region 33b10, it is distributed to the V guide portion 33b4a or the non-V guide portion 33b4b by the rotating body 33b6. Therefore, the sorting apparatus can be configured with a simple configuration.

  The rotator drive motor 33b7 is connected to the rotator 33b6 for rotationally driving the rotator 33b6, and is disposed on the lower side of the rotator 33b (the lower side in FIG. 6). In the case where the variable prize winning device 33 is arranged at 30, the player is placed at a position where it cannot be visually recognized by the player. The rotating body drive motor 33b7 is a stepping motor, and is configured to drive the rotating body 33b6 based on a pulse signal output from a main controller 261 described later.

  The V winning detection switch 33b8 is a switch for detecting a ball that has entered the V guide portion 33b4a, and is disposed on the lower side of the rotating body 33b6 (the lower side in FIG. 6). When a ball is detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8, the main controller 261 described later performs a round lottery, and a jackpot based on the lottery result of the round lottery is generated. The lottery result of the round lottery is configured to be displayed on the round display unit 33a6 disposed in the accessory unit 33a.

  As described above, the ball that has won the winning combination variable winning device 33 flows down the first guiding path 33a7, and the second guiding path 33b1 or the third guiding is performed by the distributing member 33b9 provided in the ball guiding member 33b3. It is distributed to either one of the paths 33b2. The balls distributed by the distribution member 33b9 flow down either the second guide path 33b1 or the third guide path 33b2. Here, the second guiding path 33b1 and the third guiding path 33b2 are configured to have different sphere flow speeds. That is, the second guiding path 33b1 is provided with ribs 33b11 that are inclined downward along the path, whereas the third guiding path 33b2 is not provided. Since the balls distributed to the second guide path 33b1 flow down on the ribs 33b11, they flow down at a higher speed than the third guide path 33b2. For this reason, since the timing at which the ball flows into the inflow region 33b10 varies depending on the guidance route, the player can enjoy a sense of expectation every time the ball enters the accessory variable winning device 33.

  Next, with reference to FIG.9 and FIG.10, the general prize winning apparatus 31 is demonstrated. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the general accessory winning device 31, and FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the general accessory winning device 31. The general prize winning device 31 has a movable member 31a that moves up and down, a movable device case 31b that accommodates the movable member 31a, and a back surface of the movable device case 31b. The component fixing member 31c to be fixed and a movable member drive solenoid 31d provided on the back surface of the component fixing member 31c are configured.

  The movable member 31a is composed of a character main body 31a1 imitating an alien, a support member 31a2 that supports the character main body 31a1, and a protruding member 31a3 for attaching the movable member 31a.

  The movable member 31a is formed by integrating a support member 31a2, a character main body 31a1, and a protruding member 31a3 with screws or the like. The protruding member 31a3 is provided with a protruding portion that protrudes toward the back surface of the movable member 31a. The protruding portion is connected to a connecting portion of a component fixing member 31c described later, and the movable member is driven by a screw or the like from the back surface of the connecting portion. The solenoid 31d is connected and fixed.

  The movable device case 31b is for housing the movable member 31a, and is made of a front frame member 31b1, an attachment member 31b2 for mounting the general prize winning device 31 on the game board 30, and a colorless and transparent synthetic resin. A formed back member 31b3 and a component fixing member 31b4 are provided. The movable device case 31b is integrated by fixing the front frame member 31b1 and the mounting member 31b3 to the front side of the rear member 31b3 with screws, and fixing the component fixing member 31b4 to the rear side of the rear member 31b3 with screws. It has been done.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the back member 31b3 of the movable device case 31b is formed in a shape having a horizontally elongated substantially rectangular through-hole at the lower center portion, and its peripheral edge slightly protrudes forward (lower left direction in FIG. 10). ing. The front frame member 31b1 is formed in a cylindrical shape having substantially the same cross section as the periphery of the back member 31b3. The attachment member 31b2 is formed in a plate shape, and an opening is provided along the inner periphery of the front frame member 31b1 at the center lower portion thereof. When the back member 31b3 and the front frame member 31b1 are integrated as the movable device case 31b with the attachment member 31b2 interposed therebetween, an opening space having one surface opened is formed, and the movable member 31a is accommodated in the opening space. That is, the back member 31b3 forms the back surface of the opening space, and the front frame member 31b1 forms a cylindrical portion protruding forward from the peripheral edge of the back member 31b3, and the periphery and the back surface of the movable member 31a are connected to each other. It will be in the state enclosed and accommodated in the movable apparatus case 31b.

  The movable device case 31b is mounted on the game board 30 by screwing the attachment member 31b2 while directing the movable member 31a toward the player. Note that the direction of the movable member 31a toward the player means that the movable member 31a is disposed on the player side with respect to the movable device case 31b, and the direction of the character constituting the movable member 31a (for example, It does not mean the direction of the alien face making up the character.

  Here, since the front frame member 31b1 is disposed on the front side of the game board 30 relative to the mounting member 31b2 in a state of being mounted on the game board 30, the front frame member 31b1 is closer to the player side than the game board 30. Protruding. Therefore, it is possible to strongly impress the player with the existence of the general prize winning device 31, and the existence value of the general prize winning device 31 can be improved.

  Further, the front frame member 31b1 protruding from the game board 30 is arranged with a slight gap on the glass plate disposed at the front side of the game board 30 at the mouth of the opening. Therefore, the glass plate of the pachinko machine 10 is in a state in which the opening of the movable device case 31b is sealed, and the ball flowing down the game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass plate is in the movable device case 31b. There is no entry into the open space surrounded by the outer peripheral surface. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the sphere flowing down the game area from colliding with the movable member 31a and damaging the movable member 31a.

  Furthermore, a winning opening that opens upward is provided at the center upper portion of the front frame member 31b1, and a substantially arc-shaped inclined surface that is inclined downward is formed from both sides of the winning opening toward the left and right sides. ing. When a ball flowing down the game area is directly above the front frame member 31b1, the ball wins a winning opening, and the ball is detected by a detection switch (not shown) disposed in the winning opening. Based on the above, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out. The sphere deviating from the winning opening flows down (downstream) along an inclined surface that is inclined downward on both the left and right sides with the left and right sides of the winning opening as the apex. Therefore, the sphere smoothly flows along the outer periphery of the front frame member 31b1, and the sphere does not flow down the front side of the movable member 31a arranged inside the front frame member 31b1, and the visual recognition of the movable member 31a is performed. It is possible to increase the performance and draw attention to the player during the operation. In addition, it is not always necessary to provide a winning opening at the center upper portion of the front frame member 31b1, and the top surface may be formed in a circular arc shape or a triangular shape in front view to form a top portion and an inclined surface that is inclined downward.

  The movable member 31a in the movable device case 31b is disposed below the opening space when the movable member drive solenoid 31d is not energized, and moves upward by a certain amount when the movable member drive solenoid 31d is energized. To do. Even at the position where the movable member 31a reaches the maximum height by energization of the movable member drive solenoid 31d, the movable device case 31b is formed sufficiently large so that a gap remains in the upper part. For this reason, even if the movable member 31a is replaced with a movable member having a different shape (for example, a member simulating a reach bar) that is larger than the gap, the operation of the movable member due to vertical movement is not impaired. In other words, when the movable member 31a moves upward, the movable member 31a can be expanded or deformed while securing the amount of movement of the movable member so that the movable member 31a contacts the movable device case 31b. Therefore, it is possible to widen the applicable range of the shape of the movable member that can be applied to the general prize winning device 31 while securing the amount of movement of the movable member, and various shapes of movable members different from the movable member 31a can be used. It can be used by exchanging with the general prize winning device 31.

  The component fixing member 31b4 is a member for supporting the movable member drive solenoid 31d and connecting it to the movable device case 31b. The component fixing member 31b4 is formed of a colorless and transparent synthetic resin. It is connected with the member 31b3. In addition, a through hole is formed in the lower part of the component fixing member 31b4 so as to allow the protruding portion 31a3 to pass therethrough.

  A through-hole for penetrating the protruding portion 31a3 of the movable member 31a is also formed in the lower portion of the back member 31b3. The protruding portion 31a3 of the movable member 31a is formed in each through-hole of the back member 31b3 and the component fixing member 31b4. It is inserted into and penetrates. Thereby, the movable member 31a arranged on the front side of the movable device case 31b is connected to the movable member drive solenoid 31d fixed to the rear side of the movable device case 31b (component fixing member 31b4).

  The movable member drive solenoid 31d applies a driving force to the movable member 31a to move the movable member 31a upward, and is composed of a general electromagnetic solenoid. The movable member drive solenoid 31d is provided with holes in the left and right protruding portions, and is fixed to the back surface of the component fixing member 31b4 by screwing with a screw or the like.

  A connecting member 31d1 for connecting the protruding member 31a3 and the movable member drive solenoid 31d is provided at the lower end of the movable member drive solenoid 31d. The movable member drive solenoid 31d is driven to move the movable member 31a up and down. Moving. The connecting member 31d1 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, has a fixed portion for fixing the movable member drive solenoid 31d at the upper portion thereof, and has a connecting portion for connecting the protruding portion of the protruding member 31a3 at the lower portion thereof. ing. This connecting portion is provided with a cylindrical portion that protrudes to the front side and supports the tip of the protruding portion of the protruding member 31a3 from the outside, and a screw hole that is drilled on the back side to pass a screw or the like. It has been. The movable member 31a is connected and fixed to the connecting member 31d1 by a screw or the like inserted from the back side of the connecting member 31d1 while supporting the tip of the protruding portion of the protruding member 31a3.

  The protruding portion of the protruding member 31a3 connected to the connecting member 31d1 penetrates the back surface of the movable device case 31b and is directly connected to the connecting member 31d1 of the movable member drive solenoid 31d attached to the back surface of the movable device case 31b. . Therefore, it is possible to connect the movable member 31a and the movable member drive solenoid 31d between the movable member 31a and the movable member drive solenoid 31d without using a link mechanism. Therefore, the configuration between the movable member 31a and the movable member drive solenoid 31d can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  The protruding portion of the protruding member 31a3 is connected and fixed to the connecting member 31d1 with a screw or the like. For this reason, even after the movable member 31a and the movable member drive solenoid 31d are connected and fixed, the screw and the like are operated (loosened) to release the fixed connection between the movable member 31a and the movable member drive solenoid 31d. 31a can be removed. Therefore, the movable member 31a can be attached and detached.

  Here, a method for detaching the movable member 31a in a state where the movable device case 31b is mounted on the game board 30 will be described. When removing the movable member 31a, first, from the back side of the connecting member 31d1 (the back side of the game board 30), a screw or the like for connecting and fixing the connecting member 31d1 and the protruding portion of the protruding member 31a3 of the movable member 31a Remove. Thereafter, the movable member 31a is moved from the opening side of the movable device case 31b while the protruding portion of the protruding member 31a3 is extracted from the through hole formed in the component fixing member 31b4 and the through hole formed in the back member 31b3. It is taken out from the opening of the device case 31b. With the above operation, the movable member 31a can be removed while the movable device case 31b is mounted on the game board 30.

  On the other hand, when attaching the movable member 31a, first, the movable member 31a is pierced from the opening of the movable device case 31b into the through hole formed in the back member b3 and the component fixing member 31b4. Insert while penetrating through the provided through hole. Thereafter, the protruding portion of the protruding member is connected to the connecting portion of the connecting member 31d1, and the connecting member 31d1 and the movable member 31a are connected and fixed by screws or the like from the back side of the connecting member 31d1 (the back side of the game board 30). By the above operation, the movable member 31a can be attached in a state where the movable device case 31b is mounted on the game board 30.

  In this manner, the movable member 31a is detached and attached in a state in which the movable device case 31b is mounted on the game board 30 by stopping or removing screws or the like from the rear surface of the connecting member 31d1 on the rear surface of the general prize winning device 31. can do. Therefore, compared with the case where the protruding member 31a3 and the connecting member 31d1 are connected and fixed by screws or the like in the opening space, the work space for the detachment work is not limited, and workability is improved. Therefore, when the movable member 31a breaks down or is damaged, the movable member 31a can be easily detached while the general prize winning device 31 is mounted on the game board 30, so that the time required for the removal work is short. Therefore, the time required for repair can be shortened.

  Furthermore, if the movable member has a common shape for the protruding portion of the protruding member 31a3 that penetrates the back surface of the movable device case 31b, the movable members can be easily exchanged even if the shapes of the other portions are different. . That is, the variation of the same model can be easily increased by exchanging the movable member with another movable member. For example, between the same model in one game hall, use a movable member that simulates a mammoth for half of the gaming machines, and use a movable member that simulates a crow for the other half of the gaming machines. And variations of the same model can be diversified. Furthermore, if a plurality of types of movable members are prepared in one amusement hall, for example, the movable members can be exchanged every predetermined date, and variations of the same model can be varied.

  Returning to FIG. The game board 30 is provided with a rail unit 50 for guiding a ball fired from the ball launch unit 312a (see FIG. 29) to the upper part of the game board 30 and is fired as the ball launch handle 18 is rotated. The ball thus guided is guided to the game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a resin molded product having a ring shape, and includes an inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail mounting portion 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. The inner rail portion 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about ¼ of the upper portion, and the outer rail mounting portion 52 has a part (mainly the left side portion) facing the inner rail portion 51. Is formed. The inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 constitute a guide rail, and the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 are guided by a ball (a portion on the left side) parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. A passage is formed. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip of the inner rail portion 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 4). This prevents a situation in which the ball once guided from the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail attachment portion 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage again. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail mounting portion 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere (upper right portion in FIG. 4: a portion corresponding to the tip of the outer rail mounting portion 52). Accordingly, the ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54, and the momentum is attenuated and rebounded. A sliding plate 55 as a long stainless steel metal strip is attached to the inner side surface of the outer rail mounting portion 52 in order to make the flying of the sphere smoother.

  An arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56. The rail unit 50 can be fastened to 30. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left, and right end portions of the rail unit 50 are formed substantially linearly (flatly) as viewed from the front. That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50 so that the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing.

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail portion 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and a foul ball that flows backward in the ball guide passage without reaching the game area is a foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). It is to lead to. Note that the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are provided with adhering spaces K1, K2 for adhering seals and plates such as stamps and the like to secure the adhering spaces K1, K2. In addition, notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56. As described above, since the game board 30 is provided with the adhering spaces K1, K2 such as a certificate, the game board 30 can be uniquely specified by directly attaching the certificate to the game board 30. it can. That is, it is possible to easily find an illegal exchange of game boards.

  In conventional pachinko machines, the rail is driven directly into the game board. However, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the rail unit 50 is fastened to the game board 30 with screws or the like inserted through the flange 56. That is, in this embodiment, the game board 30 is formed in the same size as a conventional pachinko machine, and the game area is formed larger than the conventional pachinko machine, so the rail cannot be directly driven into the game board. Therefore, the rail unit 50 is integrally formed with resin together with the flange 56, and the flange 56 is fastened to the game board 30 with screws or the like. According to the present embodiment adopting such a configuration, the rail unit 50 can be easily detached from the game board 30 at the time of disposal, so that the rail unit 50 that is resin-molded can be easily recycled. In addition, in order to stably launch the ball, the rail unit 50 on the ball launching side is fixed more firmly than the other rail unit 50 with more screws. As the resin material constituting the rail unit 50, a fluorine-containing polycarbonate having a low frictional resistance is suitable.

  Next, the game area will be described. The game area is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape on the inner peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. In particular, in this embodiment, the game area partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30 is configured to be much larger than before. ing. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail mounting portion 52 to the lower portion of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and the extreme left position of the outer rail mounting portion 52 to the extreme right of the inner rail portion 51. The distance to the position is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail portion 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail portion 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is a parallel part of the inner rail part 51 and the outer rail attachment part 52 in an area surrounded by the inner rail part 51 and the outer rail attachment part 52 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The area excluding the area of the guide rail. Accordingly, since the game area does not include the guide rail portion, the left limit position toward the game area is specified not by the outer rail mounting portion 52 but by the inner rail portion 51. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail portion 51. The lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail mounting portion 52. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the left-right direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

  Here, the width of the game area is desirably at least 380 mm. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the width of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. The height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and more preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it is good also as 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. That is, the height of the game area is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. In addition, about the combination of the said width | variety and height, it is good also as what combined the said numerical value arbitrarily.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. Note that the area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 has been only about 50% in the past, so it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 30 is shared. It should be noted that the external shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost uniform among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and in the situation where the size of the game board 30 must be the same, the surface of the game board 30 as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the gaming area to about 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the gaming area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. More preferably, it is 65% or more, More preferably, it is 70% or more. Further, if it is 75% or more exceeding the case of this embodiment, it is more desirable. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more.

  Further, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is a much larger area ratio than before. The area ratio of the game area to the area of the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is desirably 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

  In addition, since the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, a windmill, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the ball to the center), and various other items can be arranged. It is possible to make the behavior of the ball in the game areas on the left and right sides of 33 more interesting. In addition, since the gaming area is also expanded in the vertical direction, various windmills, a plurality of nails, and other accessories can be arranged, making the behavior of the vertical sphere in the gaming area even more interesting. be able to.

  Returning to FIG. In the resin base 20, below the window hole 21 (below the game board 30), a ball launch unit 312a (see FIG. 29) or launch for guiding a ball immediately after being launched from the ball launch unit 312a. A rail 61 is attached. The firing rail 61 is fixedly attached to the resin base 20 via a metal plate 62 behind the firing rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined firing angle (launch angle). Accordingly, the ball that is launched in accordance with the turning operation of the ball launching handle 18 is first launched obliquely upward along the launching rail 61 and then guided to the game area through the ball guiding path of the rail unit 50 as described above. .

  In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded as compared with the prior art. However, under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. Need some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the sphere is lowered and the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is made somewhat larger than the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is raised), and the launch rail 61 is further increased. The length of the ball is longer than that of the existing one to secure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. Thereby, the ball launched from the ball launch unit 312a can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 61 is formed to extend from the launch position of the ball by the ball launch unit 312a to a position beyond the center position (out port 36) of the game area.

  Further, a gap of a predetermined interval is formed between the firing rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guide rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the ball launched from the ball launching unit 312a does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns as a foul ball back in the guide rail, the foul ball passes through the foul ball passage 63 to the lower plate 15. Discharged. In the present embodiment, the length of the firing rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the firing rail 61 (the length on the extension line of the firing rail 61) is about 40 mm.

  When the foul sphere flows backward in the guide rail, most of the foul sphere flows along the outer rail mounting portion 52 and drops downward when reaching the lower end of the outer rail mounting portion 52. May be ramped in the guide rail and jump to the inner rail 51 side. The foul ball that has jumped up hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 63. Thereby, all of the foul balls are surely guided to the foul ball passage 63. Therefore, interference between the foul sphere and the next sphere can be suppressed.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, the sphere launch unit 312a is supplied with spheres one by one from the sphere outlet on the front frame set 14 side (the sphere outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). At this time, since the launch position of the sphere is lowered in this embodiment, a drop from the exit of the sphere on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position increases, but the right side and the near side of the launch rail 61 are near the base end portion. Since the guide members 65 and 66 are installed respectively, the sphere supplied from the sphere outlet on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined launch position, and a stable launch operation can be realized.

  The discharge port 67 communicates with the upper plate 19, and the ball is discharged (dispensed) to the upper plate 19 through the discharge port 67. An open / close shutter 68 is attached to the discharge port 67, and the shutter 68 is configured to close the discharge port 67 by an urging force of a spring or the like when the front frame set 14 is opened (the state in FIG. 3). ing. Further, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is configured to be pushed open by a ball passage rod 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the present pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 19 is directly provided on the front frame set 14, the ball in the payout passage etc. spills down when the front frame set 14 is opened. Can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 at the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Therefore, a seal or the like stretched in the adhering space K1 at the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be viewed through the small window 71. Further, a sticker or the like can be attached from the small window 71.

  Support metal fittings 81 and 82 are attached to the left end portion of the inner frame 12 in FIG. 3 as a support mechanism for the front frame set 14. The upper support fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side of the figure, and the lower support fitting 82 is provided with a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction. Further, support metal fittings 151 and 152 are attached to the right end portion of the front frame set 14 in FIG. 9 (left end portion when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. Accordingly, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 by assembling the support brackets 151 and 152 on the front frame set 14 side to the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the inner frame 12 side. Can be installed. Furthermore, since the support hole 83 of the support fitting 81 has a notch and the lower end portion of the support fitting 151 is supplementarily formed as shown in FIG. 9, the support fitting 151 does not have to be completely removed from the support hole 83. The front frame set 14 can be easily detached from the inner frame 12 (the pachinko machine 10) by passing the thin part of the support fitting 151 through the notch of the support hole 83.

  Next, the front frame set 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 11. FIG. 11 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area can be visually recognized from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a shape in which a substantially central portion on the left and right sides is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. You may form the approximate center part of this window part 101 linearly. In this embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail mounting portion 52 and the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (the so-called upper and lower width of the upper frame portion) is 61 mm. It is significantly shorter than the prior art having an upper frame width of about 85 mm to 95 mm. Thereby, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large accessory variable winning device 30 can be disposed relatively upward. The distance from the upper end of the front frame set 14 is desirably 80 mm or less, more desirably 70 mm or less, and further desirably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

  Further, the shortest distance between the left end of the window portion 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (the left-right width of the so-called left side frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 10), The frame width on the opening / closing axis side is set to be relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as apparent from comparison between FIGS. 1 and 3, not only the left end portion of the outer rail mounting portion 52 but also the left end portion of the inner rail portion 51 is not limited to the left side in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed. Covered by the part frame part. That is, at least a part of the guide rail overlaps and is covered with the left frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Even if the ball becomes temporarily difficult to visually recognize in this way, it is only a passing point where the ball is guided to the game area, and it is difficult to see the ball in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. Absent. Therefore, there is no trouble in actual game. Moreover, while such a trouble does not arise, sufficient intensity | strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 are securable. Incidentally, the distance in the left-right direction between the left end position of the outer rail mounting portion 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is 21 mm, the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the inner rail portion 51) and the outside The distance in the left-right direction from the right end position of the frame 11 is 44 mm.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means change the light emission mode by turning on or blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or the like, and play a role of enhancing the effect effect during the game. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks at the time of jackpot to notify that the jackpot is being hit. Further, the upper plate 19 is also provided around the upper plate 19 with an upper plate illumination unit 104 that also incorporates light emitting means such as LEDs. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs.

  Further, a small window 107 to which a transparent resin is attached is provided so as to be able to visually recognize a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, and the like so as to be adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102. The annular illumination part 102 is formed in a convex shape toward the front, whereas the small window 107 is formed flat. As described above, since the sticking space K1 and K2 for sticking seals and plates such as certificate stamps are provided on the back of the small window 107, the contents of the stickers and the like attached thereto are displayed on the scanner. It is flattened so that it can be optically read by a reading device. In addition, by forming the small window 107 flat, a rental ball rail of a ball lending machine (not shown) disposed between the two pachinko machines 10 does not protrude from the pachinko machine 10 to the player side. Thus, a ball lending machine can be provided.

  A lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101. The ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. In addition, the ball lending operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine that lends a ball directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  As shown in FIG. 11, various reinforcing members made of metal are provided on the back side of the front frame set 14 so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 and on the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the window portion 101, respectively. These reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in contact with each other, but resin parts 135 for avoiding direct contact are interposed at the connecting portions of the left and upper reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in FIG. . The resin parts 135 prevent the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134 from being loop-connected by the front frame set 14. When the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected in a loop, the electromagnetic noise accompanying the ball launching operation loops around the front frame set 14 disposed on the front surface of the game board 30, and the game board 30. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the annular connection of the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is avoided by the resin part 135, such noise is caused. The adverse effect of can be suppressed. In addition, the strength reduction by using the resin part 135 for a part of the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is compensated by providing the resin part 135 with a rib or increasing the thickness of the resin part 135. .

  The right reinforcing plate 131 in FIG. 11 is provided with an engaging claw 131a having a hook shape at an intermediate position thereof. The engaging claw 131a is a hole in the inner frame 12 with the front frame set 14 closed. It is comprised so that it may engage with the part 12a (refer FIG. 3). With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 19, and even if the upper and lower pivot support positions are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from being lifted at the intermediate position. Therefore, an illegal act or the like floating the front frame set 14 can be suppressed.

  The lower reinforcing plate 134 is provided with a resin rail side wall member 136 at a position facing the firing rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 serves as a side wall of the launch rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed, and functions so that a sphere does not spill from the launch rail 61.

  The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 described above also have a function as a metal frame for supporting the glass, and a part of the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. The glass holding grooves are formed in two rows in the front and rear, and a pair of front and rear glasses 137 having a rectangular shape are held in each glass holding groove. Thereby, the two glass 137 is attached to the front and back at a predetermined interval.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game area is expanded. Therefore, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the guide composed of the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 is used. A part of the rail is covered by the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the guide rail, a portion where the front open portion cannot be covered with the glass 137 is formed. In such a case, for example, when the ball launched from the ball launch unit 312a (see FIG. 29) returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 53, the ball spills out (jumps out) from the guide rail or is attached to the outer rail. There is a risk of being caught between the portion 52 and the glass 137. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the rail cover 140 for covering the front side open portion of the guide rail is attached to the front frame set 14.

  The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially arc shape, and is formed of a transparent resin. The rail cover 140 has a circular arc shape corresponding to the shape of the guide rail, and a front frame set so as to cover a section from the base end portion of the guide rail to the vicinity of the tip end portion along the peripheral edge portion of the window portion 101. 14 is attached to the back side. In particular, the size and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail portion 51. When the rail cover 140 is attached, the surface side of the rail cover 140 is in contact with the glass 137. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the guide rail. Thereby, the collision of the sphere with the glass 137 can be prevented in most sections of the guide rail. Therefore, adverse effects such as breakage due to contact with the glass 137 can be suppressed.

  Further, a portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137 is provided at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion which becomes the right end in the state of FIG. 11 where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14). A covering portion 141 for covering is provided. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such as the ball spilling out of the guide rail (jumping out) or being caught between the outer rail mounting portion 52 and the glass 137.

  Further, the rail cover 140 is formed with a ridge 142 extending in an arc shape along the inner edge thereof and projecting toward the front side of FIG. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the protrusion 142 is configured to overlap the inner rail portion 51 substantially integrally with the protrusion 142 entering the guide rail. Therefore, for example, even if a wire or the like is intruded through a gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 to perform an illegal act, it is very difficult to infiltrate the wire or the like into the game area inside the guide rail. Become. As a result, fraudulent acts performed using a wire or the like can be prevented. Note that the protrusion 142 may be formed in a wider range, for example, along the entire inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to such a configuration, it becomes difficult for a wire or the like to enter in a wider range, and it is possible to more surely prevent an illegal act performed using the wire or the like.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear structure of the pachinko machine 10 for each major part. 14 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 on the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 15 shows the configuration of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30. FIG. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear, and FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the game board 30 as viewed from the rear.

  First, an overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. Various control boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko machine 10 (actually on the back of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) so as to be lined up and down, left and right, or stacked back and forth. A ball supply device (dispensing mechanism), a resin protective cover, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. Yes. In this case, the main board and the sound lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the dispensing control board, launch control board, and power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”. In addition, since the dispensing mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203”. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured to be detachable without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is provided and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  Actually, as shown in the schematic view of FIG. 14, the units 201 to 203 are arranged and attached. In FIG. 14, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L-shape is arranged at substantially the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged therebelow. Further, the back pack unit 203 is arranged in a region partially overlapping the first control board unit 201.

  The first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft part M1 at the left end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 can be opened and closed around the axis A of the support shaft part M1. It has become. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of a ny latch or the like at the right end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the locking claw portion M3 at the upper end portion. The first control board unit 201 is fixed and held to the main body of the pachinko machine 10 by the fastening part M2 and the locking claw part M3.

  Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft part M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 opens and closes around the axis B of the support shaft part M4. It is possible. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side). 2 The control board unit 202 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft portion M6 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed around an axis C by the support shaft portion M6. Yes. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a ny latch or the like at the left end portion thereof (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the upper end portion and the lower end portion are respectively rotatable. The back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine 10 by these fastening portions M7 and the locking portions M8, M9.

  The development directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens left when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 are It is configured to open on the right.

  On the other hand, FIG. 15 is a rear view showing a state in which the game board 30 is assembled to the inner frame 12. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 as viewed from the rear, and FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the game board 30 as viewed from the rear. Here, the back side structure of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The game board 30 is installed in a rectangular frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 20 so that it does not fall off by a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the inner frame 12. It is fixed to. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated, and can be switched between a fixed position (lock position) and a fixed release position (unlock position). FIG. 15 shows a state where the locking fixtures 211 and 212 are in the locked position. The locking fixtures 211 at the three left and right sides of the game board 30 are configured by L-shaped metal fittings formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured so as not to protrude outward from the inner frame 12 in a state where the game board 30 is fixed. ing. The locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 30 is formed of a resin I-type fastener.

  In the center of the game board 30, an accessory variable winning device unit 35 is arranged. In the accessory variable prize winning device unit 35, a frame cover 213 made of resin (for example, made of ABS) is provided so as to protrude rearward and covers the variable prize winning device 33 (see FIG. 4) from behind, and the frame cover 213 is provided. At the rear end, the accessory variable winning device 33 is detachably attached in a state where it is overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board and the like for driving LEDs and the like built in the accessory variable prize winning device 33 are disposed.

  In addition, a back frame set 215 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the accessory variable winning device unit 35. This back frame set 215 is a thin resin-molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 30, and a ball collecting mechanism for collecting balls won in various winning openings is formed. Has been. Specifically, below the back frame set 215, it corresponds to the game board opening of the aforementioned general prize winning device 31, the bonus opening 32R, 32C, 32L and the variable prize winning device 33 (see FIG. 3 respectively). In addition, a collection passage 216 that gathers at one location on the downstream side is formed. Also, a discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, made of polycarbonate resin) is attached below the game board 30, and the discharge passage board 217 is used for guiding the discharge ball to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. A discharge passage 218 is formed. Therefore, as exemplified by the phantom line in FIG. 14, all the balls that won the general prize winning device 31 and the like gather through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217. Is discharged outside the pachinko machine 10. Similarly, the out port 36 (see FIG. 3) communicates with the discharge passage 218, and a ball that has not won any winning opening is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.

  In the above configuration, with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary, a back frame set 215 (collection passage 216) is provided on the upper side, and a discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided on the lower side. The game board 30 is provided without overlapping (overlapping) in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the game board 30 is removed from the inner frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 217 prevents the game board 30 from being removed.

  In addition, since the discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10, a wire or the like is inserted from a ball discharge port (ball passage rod 69 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 19, Further, an illegal act of causing the wire or the like to enter the game area side through a gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217 can be considered. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 that extends in front of the pachinko machine 10 so as to almost integrally overlap the inner frame 12 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 of the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, even if a wire or the like tries to enter from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, the wire or the like is obstructed by the plate 219, and it is very difficult to make the wire or the like enter the game area. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as forcibly opening the variable accessory winning device 33 (large winning opening) using a wire or the like.

  In addition, on the back side of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism and the like for detecting passage of a ball to various winning holes and the like are provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize winning device 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and the right opening opening switch 222R, respectively, is provided in the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L. A middle opening switch 222C (not shown because it is provided on the paper side) and a left opening switch 222L are provided.

  The prize opening switch 221 and the opening switch 222R, 222C, 222L are connected to a board relay board (not shown) through electrical wiring (not shown), and this board relay board is connected to a main board (main controller 261) described later. It is connected.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main board, which will be described later, and a payout command (the number of balls paid out) corresponding to the winning situation at each time is transmitted from the main board to the payout control board. . Then, a predetermined number of balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, a conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which balls that have been won at various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device and the winning ball processing device confirms the presence of winning balls one by one in order. Unlike the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning of the ball is processed immediately by electrically detecting the winning of the ball for each of the various winning holes (that is, the pachinko machine 10 eliminates the winning ball processing device). ). Therefore, even if there are a lot of balls to be paid out, the payout can be carried out quickly.

  Further, an impact sensor 80 is provided on the back surface of the game board 30. The impact sensor 80 includes a triaxial acceleration sensor and a detection circuit that detects an impact (swing) based on an output value from the triaxial acceleration sensor. When the impact is detected by the detection circuit, A detection signal is output to the MPU 521. In the present embodiment, when an impact is detected by the impact sensor 80 (when a detection signal is output to the MPU 501), the progress of the game is limited (specifically, the launch of the ball is prohibited). It is configured.

  The back frame set 215 is provided with an attachment mechanism for attaching the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this attachment mechanism, a support bracket 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the lower left corner portion when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and a pair of upper and lower support holes 231a on the same axis is provided in the support bracket 231. Is formed. In addition, a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 232 are provided in the lower right portion of the game board 30, and a locking claw piece 233 is provided in the upper left portion.

  An attachment mechanism for attaching the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided on the back surface of the inner frame 12. Specifically, a long support fitting 235 shown in FIG. 18 is attached to the right end of the inner frame 12. As shown in FIG. 18, the support metal fitting 235 has a long plate-like metal fitting body 236, and is raised from the metal fitting main body 236 so that the support hole 237 for the second control board unit 202 is located at two lower positions. Are formed, and support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit 203 are formed at two upper positions. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support hole portions 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as an attachment mechanism for the second control board unit 202, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 239 at the left end below the game board installation area. In addition, as an attachment mechanism for the back pack unit 203, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (ny latch holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, the support bracket for the second control board unit 202 and the support bracket for the back pack unit 203 can be provided as separate members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 denote rotational fixtures for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30.

  In addition, in the rear configuration of the inner frame 12, a ball distribution unit for distributing a ball paid out from a payout mechanism described later to any of the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, or the discharge passage 218, at the lower right portion of the game board 30. H.245 is provided. That is, the opening 245 a of the ball distribution unit 245 communicates with the upper plate 19, the opening 245 b communicates with the lower plate 15, and the opening 245 c communicates with the discharge passage 218. A resin speaker box 246 is attached to the lower end of the inner frame 12 so as to surround the back of a speaker (not shown) installed on the lower plate 15. Sound quality is improved.

  Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. FIG.

  The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and the main control device 261 and the sound lamp control device 262 are mounted on the mounting base 251. Here, the main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, and various lotteries. A main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc., and the main board is made of a transparent resin material or the like; ). The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means) so that the substrate box 263 is sealed.

  As long as the sealing unit 264 is configured to connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be unsealed, any configuration can be applied. Here, as shown in FIG. 19 and the like, five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again even after the operation. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 264. And when opening the board | substrate box 263 by the malfunction of the accommodated main board | substrate etc., the connection of the sealing member in which the latching claw was inserted, and another sealing member is cut | disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If the history of opening the substrate box 263 is left in the substrate box 263, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 263.

  The sound lamp control device 262 includes a CPU for controlling sound and lamp display in accordance with an instruction from the main control device 261, and a sound lamp control board including other ROM, RAM, various ports, and the like. The sound lamp control board is housed in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power relay board 266 is mounted on the sound lamp controller 262, and power supplied from a power board described later is output to the sound lamp controller 262 via the power relay board 266.

  The mounting base 251 is formed of a colored (for example, green, blue, etc.) resin material (for example, made of polycarbonate resin), and has two substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 that are flat on the surface. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in a direction orthogonal to each other and are formed with a step in the front-rear direction. However, the mounting base 251 may be a colorless transparent or translucent resin molded product.

  On one board mounting surface 252, the main control device 261 is arranged in a landscape orientation, and on the other board mounting surface 253, an audio lamp control device 262 (audio lamp control board) is oriented in a portrait orientation. Be placed. In particular, the main control device 261 is disposed on the near side when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the sound lamp control device 262 is disposed on the back side. In this case, since the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, the control devices 261 and 262 are mounted in a state where the main controller 261 and the sound lamp controller 262 are mounted on the substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253. Are arranged with a part of them stacked one after the other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 19 and the like, the main controller 261 is arranged in a state where a part (about 1/3 in this embodiment) is floated. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 262 can be expanded to an area overlapping with the main control device 261, and it is possible to cope with an increase in the size of the control board and to install each control device efficiently. In addition, when the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the accessory variable winning device 33 and its electrical wiring can be installed without difficulty. Yes.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, horizontally long through holes 254 are formed in two places on the left and right sides of the board mounting surface 252 for the main board. Correspondingly, the substrate box 263 of the main control device 261 is provided with rotating fixtures 267 at two places on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixing tool 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and the fixing tool 267 is rotated in this state to lock the main control apparatus 261. The Therefore, even if the main control device 261 is arranged with a part thereof floating as described above, inconveniences such as dropping off of the main control device 261 can be avoided. Further, since the main control device 261 cannot be removed unless the fixture 267 is unlocked from the back side of the first control board unit 201 (board mounting surface 252), it is expected to have a deterrent effect against illegal acts such as board removal. it can. A grid-like rib 255 is provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate.

  The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end surface of FIG. 20 and the like. By attaching the support shafts 256 to the support fitting 231 shown in FIG. The game board 30 is supported to be openable and closable. Further, the mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 257 as fasteners at the right end portion and a long hole 258 at the upper end portion, and the nai latch 257 is fitted into the fastening hole 232 shown in FIG. The first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30 by locking the locking claw pieces 233 shown in FIG. The support fitting 231 and the support shaft 256 are in the support shaft portion M1 of FIG. 13, the tightened hole 232 and the ny latch 257 are in the fastening portion M2, the locking claw piece 233 and the long hole 258 are in the locking claw portion M3, Each corresponds.

  Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301 on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are equipped with a control board including a central control CPU, ROM, RAM, various ports and the like as is well known. The payout of prize balls and rental balls is controlled by the substrate. In addition, the launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the ball launch unit 312a according to the operation of the ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply apparatus 313 provides a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control apparatuses. Is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 and a card unit (not shown). The card unit connection board 314 takes a ball lending operation command from the player and outputs it to the payout control device 311. Is. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is unnecessary in a cash machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection substrate 314 are configured to be accommodated in substrate boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material, respectively. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 are connected to each other by the sealing unit 319 so that the substrate box 315 is sealed. .

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor 358a, the payout motor 358a rotates forward and reverse to eliminate the ball jam (return to the normal state). It is like that.

  The power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of a power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of a power failure when returning from a power failure (power recovery) It has become. Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. To do.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to limit the progress of the game because there is a suspected fraud when the impact sensor 80 detects an impact, but the progress of the game is limited. In this case, if the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed and held for a long time (for 1 s in this embodiment) while the power is on, the operation is regarded as a legitimate operation with no suspected fraud, and the game state is changed. After returning to the impact detection time by the impact sensor 80, the restriction on the progress of the game is released.

  The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat board mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313 and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the payout control apparatus 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply apparatus 313. Has been.

  Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end in FIG. 23 and the like, and the support shaft 305 is inserted into the support hole 237 shown in FIG. 2 The control board unit 202 is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. In addition, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 306 as fasteners at the left end, and the second control board unit 202 is fitted into the fastening hole 239 shown in FIG. It is fixed to the frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed. The support hole portion 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 14, and the fastened hole 239 and the ny latch 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. The back pack unit 203 is formed by integrating a resin-molded back pack 351 and a ball dispensing mechanism 352. FIG. 26 is a rear view of the back pack unit 203 as viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 27 shows an exploded perspective view thereof.

  The back pack 351 is integrally formed of, for example, ABS resin, and includes a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the accessory variable prize-winning device unit 35 (in the present embodiment, however, The sound lamp control device 262 is also enclosed. A large number of ventilation holes 354 a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the air holes 354a has a long hole shape, and the air holes 354a are adjacent to each other at a relatively close position. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent vent holes 354a. That is, a predetermined test or the like can be easily performed by cutting the resin portion between the air holes 354a and exposing the accessory variable prize-winning device unit 35 and the like therein.

  In addition, a payout mechanism portion 352 is disposed on the base portion 353 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 351, and balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 having two rows (two rows) of spherical passages and gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. Further, the tank rail 356 is vertically oriented downstream of the tank rail 356. A case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of balls are properly discharged by a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor 358a. The balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through the payout passage 359 shown in FIG.

  A vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356 is attached to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a ball clogging occurs near the tank rail 356, the ball clogging can be eliminated by driving the vibrator 360. Since this vibrator 360 is unitized, it can be easily attached to the tank rail 356.

  The configuration of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 28. The tank rail 356 has a rail body 361 having an elongated bowl shape opened upward, and a spherical ball receiver is provided at the start end of the rail body 361. A portion 362 is provided. By this ball receiving portion 362, the ball dropped from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail body 361. The rail body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction. The partition wall 363 divides the sphere into two hands. The two sphere passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the sphere. One or two ridges 364 are provided on the bottom surface of each spherical passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

  In addition, a rectifying plate 367 is disposed on the rail body 361 so as to cover the ceiling portion of the downstream half. The rectifying plate 367 has a bowed shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. . As a result, each sphere flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flows out downstream without being stacked up and down. Therefore, even if a large amount of balls flow into the tank rail 356, the balls are prevented from being caught, and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. The rail body 361 is formed of a black conductive polycarbonate resin, whereas the rectifying plate 367 is formed of a transparent polycarbonate resin. The rectifying plate 367 is detachably provided, and by removing the rectifying plate 367, maintenance in the tank rail 356 can be easily performed.

  Returning to FIG. 26 and FIG. The payout mechanism unit 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from the outside. Yes. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

  All of the dispensing mechanism 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage 359 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation of noise due to charging of the sphere is suppressed.

  In addition, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end in FIG. 26 and the like. By inserting the support shafts 385 into the support hole 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nai latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion, and is provided with a locking hole 387 at the upper end portion. The nai latch 386 is inserted into the fastening hole 240 shown in FIG. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed by engaging the fixing hole 387 shown in FIG. The reason why the ny latch is not used for the fixing tool 242 and the locking hole 387 is that a tank 355 for storing a sphere is provided on the left side of the locking hole 387 in FIG. 26, so that this part is firmly fixed. . When the fixture 242 is fixed, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the inner frame 12 by the fixtures 241 and 243 shown in FIG. The support hole portion 238 and the support shaft 385 are in the support shaft portion M6 of FIG. 13, the fastened hole 240 and the ny latch 386 are in the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the lock hole 387 are in the lock portion M8, respectively. Equivalent to. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 261 is equipped with an MPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 501 is a ROM 502 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 502. RAM 503. In addition, the MPU 501 includes various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit.

  The RAM 503 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to the memory and area for this purpose, a backup area 503a is provided.

  The backup area 503a stores values such as a stack pointer, each register, and I / O when the power is shut down (including when a power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on the information in the backup area 503a.

  Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 32), and restoration of each value written in the backup area 503a is executed in the start-up process at power-on (see FIG. 31). Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 501 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is the MPU 501. Is immediately input, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 42) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  In addition to the backup area 503a, the RAM 503 has a reserved ball storage area 503b, a counter buffer 503c, a winning random number counter 503d, an initial value random number counter 503e, a round lottery counter 503f, a big hit flag 503g, It has a winning flag 503h, a shocking flag 503i, a round memory 503j, a small hit open remaining counter 503k, a big hit open counter 503l, a bonus winning counter 503m, and a current state memory 503n.

  The reserved ball storage area 503b is an area for storing the values of the winning random number counter 503d and the round lottery counter 503e, which are acquired in response to winnings in the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L. The details of the reserved ball storage area 503b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The counter buffer 503c temporarily stores the values of the winning random number counter 503d and the round lottery counter 503e at the winning timing to the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L before storing them in the reserved ball storage area 503b. Buffer.

  The winning random number counter 503d is a counter for drawing lots of states to be awarded for winnings in the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L. In the present embodiment, one of the big hits, the small hits, and the off is selected (lottery) based on the value of the hit random number counter 503d. Details of the winning random number counter 503d will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The initial value random number counter 503e is a counter for use as an initial value of the hit random number counter 503d, and is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the hit random number counter 503d. Details of the initial value random number counter 503e will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The round lottery counter 503f is a counter for determining the number of big hits. In the present embodiment, one round, seven rounds, or 15 rounds are selected as the number of big hits depending on the value of the round lottery counter 503f. Details of the round lottery counter 503f will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The jackpot flag 503g is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot is being hit. The jackpot flag 503g is turned on when a jackpot is generated.

  Specifically, the jackpot flag 503g is turned on when the value of the hit random number counter 503d at the winning timing to the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L is a value indicating a jackpot. The jackpot flag 503g is a game that is executed when the value of the hit random number counter 503d at the winning timing at the winning opening 32R, 32C, 32L is a value indicating the first small hit or the second small hit ( It is also turned on when a ball is detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 during the small hit game.

  On the other hand, the jackpot flag 503g is turned off when the jackpot ends. Specifically, when the number of rounds set according to the occurrence of the jackpot is executed (that is, when the value of the round memory 503d described later becomes “0”), or the accessory driving motor 33b7 is turned off. If a ball is not detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 even after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses (so-called puncture), the big hit flag 503g is turned off.

  The small hit flag 503h is a flag indicating whether or not a small hit is being made. The small hit flag 503g is turned on when the small hit is generated. Specifically, it is turned on when the value of the winning random number counter 503d at the winning timing at the winning opening 32R, 32C, 32L is a value indicating a small hit.

  On the other hand, the small hit flag 503h is turned off when the small hit ends. Specifically, the small hit flag 503h is a case where the opening / closing drive of the open / close member 33a1 of the accessory variable prize-winning device 33 is executed the number of times set in association with the occurrence of the small hit (that is, the number of remaining small hits to be described later) (When the value of the counter 503k becomes “0”). The small hit flag 503h is also turned off at the end of the small hit even when a ball is detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 during the small hit game and a big hit occurs.

  The in-impact flag 503i is a flag indicating whether or not the impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80 and the game with respect to the impact is stopped. The in-impact flag 503i is turned on when it is confirmed that the impact sensor 80 has detected an impact in the off state, and then turned off when a legitimate operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a long press (for example, 1 second) of the RAM erase switch 323 in a state where the power is kept on is defined as a “legitimate operation”.

  The round memory 503j is a memory for storing the number of jackpot rounds drawn by the round lottery counter 503f. The value of the round memory 503j is configured to store a value corresponding to the value lottery by the round lottery counter 503f when a big hit occurs.

  Specifically, when a big hit occurs because the value of the hit random number counter 503d indicates a big hit, the round lottery counter 503f stored in the reserved ball storage area 503b at the same timing as the value of the random number counter 503d. A value corresponding to the value of is stored in the round memory 503j. On the other hand, when a big win occurs due to the ball being detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 during the small hit game, the value of the round lottery counter 503f stored in the counter buffer 503c at that timing is used. The value is stored in the round memory 503j.

  When the value of the round lottery counter 503f is “0”, “1” is stored in the round memory 503j. When the value of the round lottery counter 503f is “1”, “7” is stored in the round memory 503j. Is stored, and when the value of the round lottery counter 503f is “2”, “15” is stored in the round memory 503j.

  On the other hand, the value of the round memory 503j is configured to be decremented by 1 every time a ball is detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 during the big hit. Further, if a ball is not detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 even after a predetermined time has passed during the big hit round (so-called puncture), the value of the round memory 503d is initialized (cleared to 0). Has been.

  The small hitting open remaining number counter 503k is a counter that stores the remaining number of times of opening / closing driving of the opening / closing member 33a1 provided in the accessory variable winning device 33 during the small hitting. The number of opening / closing operations corresponding to the type of small hit indicated by the hit random number counter 503d is set in the small hit open remaining counter 503k.

  In this embodiment, when the value of the hit random number counter 503d is a value indicating the first small hit, the opening / closing member 33a1 is driven to open and close once, and the value of the hit random number counter 503d is a value indicating the second small hit. In this case, the opening / closing member 33a1 is configured to open and close three times. Therefore, the value of the small hit count remaining counter 503k is set to 3 when the value of the hit random number counter 503d is a value indicating the first small hit, and the value of the hit random number counter 503d is set to the second small hit. If it is the value shown, it is set to 1.

  The value of the small hit remaining number counter 503k is decremented by one when the opening / closing member 33a1 is closed from the opened state and a predetermined time elapses, that is, every time the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 performs the opening / closing drive once. Is done.

  The jackpot opening number counter 503l is a counter that counts the number of times the opening / closing member 33a1 is opened during the jackpot, that is, the number of energization times of the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33d. The value of the opening / closing member counter 503e is incremented by “1” when the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33d is turned on (energized) at the time of big hit, and conversely, when one round of big hit game is completed (value of the round memory 503d) Is initialized (zero cleared) when a ball is not detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 (so-called puncture) even if a predetermined time elapses during the jackpot round. It is configured as follows. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the value of the opening / closing member counter 503e becomes “18” in the one-round jackpot game, that is, when the energization of the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33d is performed 18 times, It is configured to determine that a predetermined round of game time has elapsed and end the round.

  The prize winning counter 503m is a counter that counts the balls won in the prize variable prize winning device 33 during the big hit. The winning prize counter 503m is incremented by “1” when a ball is detected by the winning prize winning detection switch 33a3 during the jackpot game, and conversely, when one round is completed, that is, the value of the round memory 503d. When “1” is subtracted from “1”, it is initialized (cleared to 0). In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the one-round jackpot game, when the value of the prize winning counter 503m becomes “10”, that is, after the first round is started (the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33d is After energization), when winning of 10 balls is confirmed in the accessory variable winning device 33, it is determined that a predetermined round of game value has been given, and the round is ended. It is configured.

  The current state memory 507n is a memory for storing a game state (a value of a stack pointer, each register, I / O, etc.) at the time of detection when an impact is detected by the impact sensor 80. . After a shock is detected by the shock sensor 80, when a legitimate operation (in this embodiment, a long press of the RAM erase switch 323 with the power on) is performed, a game that is executed in the pachinko machine 10 Is restored to the game content stored in the current state memory 507n. That is, even if an impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80, if a legitimate operation is performed thereafter, the state of the game executed in the pachinko machine 10 is stored in the current state memory 507n. Based on the contents, the game state is restored (restored) at the time when the impact is detected by the impact sensor 80.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, an audio lamp control device 262, an external output terminal plate 271, a 7-segment LED 33a10, open port switches 222L, 222C, and 222R, and a prize winning detection. The switch 33a3, the V winning detection switch 33b8, the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2, the accessory drive motor 33a5, the rotating body drive motor 33b7, the impact sensor 80, or other switch group (not shown) are connected.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The MPU 511, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a is an area for storing the stack pointer, registers, I / O, and other values when the power is cut off when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. Based on the information in the backup area 513a, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is shut off.

  Writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is shut off by the NMI interrupt processing similar to that in FIG. 42, and restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main processing (not shown) at power-on. . As with the MPU 501 of the main controller 261, the power failure signal SG1 is input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 511, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 via a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main control device 261, a firing control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  When the firing control device 312 obtains the firing pulse (ball firing instruction) output from the main control device 261, the ball launching unit 312a has a ball launch strength corresponding to the rotational operation amount of the ball launching handle 18. Is to control. The ball launch unit 312a includes a launch solenoid (not shown), and the launch solenoid is driven when a predetermined condition is met.

  Specifically, the firing control signal is output from the payout control device 311, the touch sensor detects that the player is touching the ball launching handle 18, and the launch is stopped to stop launching. The firing solenoid is driven on condition that the switch is not operated. When the firing solenoid is driven, the firing solenoid is excited by the firing pulse amplified in accordance with the amount of rotation of the ball launching handle 18, and the ball is formed with a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the ball launching handle 18. Fired.

  The audio lamp control device 262 includes audio output (auditory output) from various speakers (speakers 246, etc.), various lamps (annular illumination unit 102, central illumination unit 103, upper plate illumination unit 104, The visual output by turning on and off the prize ball lamp 105 and the error display lamp 106 is controlled.

  The MPU 521 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 522 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 521, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 523 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 525 is connected to the MPU 521 of the sound lamp control device 262 via a bus line 524 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 525 is connected to a main control device 261, a speaker 246, an annular illumination unit 102, a central illumination unit 103, an upper plate illumination unit 104, a prize ball lamp 105, an error display lamp 106, and the like. .

  The power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 having a RAM erase switch 323. doing. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operating voltages to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in a voltage of 24 volts AC supplied from the outside, drives a switch, a motor, etc., has a voltage of 12 volts, a voltage of 5 volts for logic, and a RAM backup. A backup voltage or the like is generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the main controller 261, the payout controller 311, and the like. The firing control device 312 is supplied with operating voltages (12 volts and 5 volts) via the payout control device 311.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the MPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power shutdown) occurs when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 541 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 when the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed when the power is turned on. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 clear the data in the respective backup areas 503a and 513a.

  The external output terminal plate 271 is configured to be connected to a hall computer that is provided outside the pachinko machine 10 and manages each pachinko machine 10 in the hall. The external output terminal board 271 is provided with a command output from the main control device 110 (for example, a winning command indicating winning in the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L, a command indicating that a jackpot is being generated, an impact sensor 80, etc. (Such as a notification command indicating that an impact has been detected) is relayed to the hall computer.

  Next, the reserved ball storage area 503b, the counter buffer 503c, the hit random number counter 503d, the initial value random number counter 503e, and the round lottery counter 503f will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram of various counters and the like.

  The values of the counters (the random number counter 503d, the initial value random number counter 503e, and the round lottery counter 503f) are executed every time the timer interruption process (see FIG. 37) executed every 2 ms is executed or every 4 ms. Updated repeatedly within the remaining time in the main process (see FIG. 32), and the updated value is stored in the counter buffer 503c as appropriate.

  When a ball wins (wins) the bonus opening 32R, 32C, 32L, the values of the winning random number counter 503d and the round lottery counter 503f among the counter values stored in the counter buffer 503c in accordance with the winning timing. Is stored in the reserved ball storage area 503b.

  Here, the reserved ball storage area 503b is composed of one execution area and four reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area), and four times to the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L. The winning random number counter 503d and the round lottery counter 503e for the winning can be held.

  A detailed configuration of each counter will be described. The hit random number counter 503d is configured as a loop counter that is incremented by 1 within a range of “0” to “300”, reaches a maximum value (ie, “300”), and then returns to “0”. The hit random number counter 503d is updated once every execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 37) executed every 2 ms.

  In the present embodiment, in the hit random number counter 503d, the value of the random number that is a big hit is “1”, the value of the random number that is the second small hit is “2 to 21”, The random number value is “22 to 300”, and the random number value that is out of the range is “0”.

  Since the initial value random number counter 503e is a counter configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the hit random number counter 503d, in the present embodiment, the initial value random number counter 503e is in the range of “0” to “300”. Is configured as a loop counter that is updated one by one.

  The initial value random number counter 503e is updated once every execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 37), and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 32). In the case of a round, the value of the initial value random number counter 503e at that time is read as the initial value of the hit random number counter 503d.

  The round lottery counter 503f is configured as a loop counter that is incremented by 1 within a range of “0” to “2”, reaches a maximum value (that is, “2”), and then returns to “0”. It is updated once every execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 37) executed every 2 ms.

  In the present embodiment, when the winning random number counter 503d is “0”, “1”, “2”, 1 round, 7 rounds, and 15 rounds are selected as the number of big hits, respectively.

  Although details will be described later, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment prohibits processing other than updating the counter, such as prohibiting the launch of a ball when an impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80. Although the progress of the game is limited or stopped, the updating of each counter (the hit random number counter 503d, the initial value random number counter 503e, and the round lottery counter 503f) is continued.

  With this configuration, an illegal hanging board is attached, and the counter value is aimed at the time when the counter update is stopped (in particular, the value of the hit random number counter 503d related to the occurrence of the jackpot state, which is an advantageous state for providing game value to the player) Can be read illegally. Therefore, an illegal act that illegally generates an advantageous state using the counter value that is illegally read can be prevented.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 31 to 42.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (audio lamp control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable, Wait processing (for example, about 1 second) is executed. After a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311 (S102), access to the RAM 503 is permitted (S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is turned on (S104), and if it is turned on (S104: Yes), processing is performed to clear (erase) the backup data. The process proceeds to S111. On the other hand, if the RAM erasing switch 323 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (S105). (S105: No), since backup data is not stored, in this case as well, the process proceeds to S114.

  If power-off occurrence information is stored in the backup area 503a (S105: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, calculation is performed. If the determined RAM determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S111. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly stored.

  In the processing of S111, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 311 which is the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S111). When the payout control device 311 receives this payout initialization command, the payout control device 311 clears areas (work areas) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. After transmitting the payout initialization command or signal, main controller 261 executes initialization processing (S112, S113) of RAM 503.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, at the start of business in a hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S112, S113) is executed.

  Similarly, initialization processing (S112, S113) of the RAM 503 is executed when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). .

  In the RAM initialization process (S112, S113), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S112), and then the initial value of the RAM 503 is set (S113). After the initialization process of the RAM 503 is executed, the process proceeds to S110.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 is not turned on (S104: No), the occurrence information of the power-off is stored (S105: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the information on the occurrence of power interruption is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 503 (S108).

  Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state at the time of driving power interruption is transmitted (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. When the payout control device 311 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 311 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while the data stored in the RAM 513 is held. In the process of S110, the interruption is permitted and the process proceeds to a main process (see FIG. 32) described later.

  Next, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when no impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80 and the in-impact flag 503i is off, each process of S201 to S207 is performed as a periodic process with a period of 4 ms. Processing is executed, and the counter update processing of S211 is executed in the remaining time.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the impact flag 503i is on as a result of the impact (swing) being detected by the impact sensor 80, the processing of S201 to S207 is not executed, and the processing of S211 Only the counter update process is repeatedly executed.

  In this main process, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub-side (S201). For example, when there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311.

  Next, a prize ball counting signal and a payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read (S202), and an opening / closing member opening process is executed to control the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 33a1 during the small hit game (S203). A specific process in the opening / closing member opening process (S203) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the opening / closing member opening process (S203), the jackpot process for executing the jackpot game is executed (S204). A specific process in the opening / closing member opening process (S204) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the big hit process (S204) is executed, a special figure changing process is performed in which the 7-segment LED 33a10 displays a change in the symbol (special symbol) (S205). The specific process in the special figure variation process (S205) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the execution of the special figure changing process (S205), when the ball launching handle 18 is operated, a process of generating and outputting a firing pulse for a predetermined time to the firing control device 312 is executed (S206).

  In the process of S206, the state of the firing permission signal in the payout control device 311 is confirmed every 0.6 s. Specifically, only when a predetermined firing condition is satisfied, the firing permission signal is sent from the payout control device 311. Is output, the touch sensor detects that the player is touching the ball launching handle 18, and the launching switch 312a for stopping firing is not operated. The firing pulse for driving the firing solenoid is output to the firing controller 312. When a firing pulse is output to the firing control device 312 by the process of S206, the firing solenoid of the ball launching unit 312a is driven, and a ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the ball launching handle 18.

  After the process of S206, the other processes are executed (S207), it is determined whether or not the power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 503 (S208), and the power-off occurrence information must be stored in the RAM 503. If this is the case (S507: No), the power failure monitoring circuit 542 does not output the power failure signal SG1 and the power supply is not shut off, and the process proceeds to S209.

  In the process of S209, it is confirmed whether the in-impact flag 503i is on (S209). As a result of checking in S209, if the in-impact flag 503i is off (S209: No), no impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80, and it is determined that there is no possibility of fraud. .

  Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S210). If the predetermined time has already passed (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S201, and the above-described processes after S201 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S210, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S210: No), the initial value random number counter 503e is updated (S211), and the process proceeds to S208. Transition.

  Specifically, in the process of S211, 1 is added to the value of the initial value random number counter 503e, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (300 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the initial value random number counter 503e is stored in the counter buffer 503c.

  The update process (S211) of the initial value random number counter 503e is performed in the process of S211 until a predetermined time elapses from the start of the previous main process, that is, within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main process. It is executed more repeatedly.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, the initial value of the hit random number counter 503d can be updated at random by repeatedly executing the update of the initial value random number counter 503e using the remaining time.

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S209, if the in-impact flag 503i is on (S209: No), an impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80. In this case, the process of S210 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to S211. As a result, the processing of S201 to S207 is not executed, and only the counter update processing of S211 is repeatedly executed.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when an impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80, the process of S206 is not executed, so that no firing pulse is output to the launch control device 312 and the launch of the sphere. Is not done.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the impact is detected by the impact sensor 80 and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the launch of the ball is prohibited and the progress of the game is substantially stopped. As a result, the number of prize balls to be paid out by an illegal act that gives an impact (sway) to the pachinko machine 10 can be minimized. Furthermore, the progress of further games can be prohibited.

  On the other hand, even if an impact is detected by the impact sensor 80, only the initial value random number counter 503e is updated. Therefore, the counter value can be prevented from being read illegally when the counter is stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of illegally generating an advantageous state by using an illegally read counter value by attaching an illegal hanging board and aiming at stopping the counter update.

  In the process of S208, if power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S208: Yes), the power supply is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or power off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 42 has been executed, the power failure process (S212) is executed, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed.

  In this power failure process (S212), after prohibiting the generation of each interrupt process, a command indicating that the power supply is cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control such as the payout control device 311 and the voice lamp control device 262). Device). Next, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored, and then access to the RAM 503 is prohibited. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 503.

  The process of S208 is executed at the timing when the series of processes corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S207 is completed, or at the end of one cycle of the process of S211 performed within the remaining time. ing. Therefore, in the main process of the main control device 261 described above, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power-off state, The process can be started from the process of S201. That is, the process can be started from the process of S201 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process.

  Accordingly, in the process at the time of power-off, the contents of each register used by the MPU 501 are saved in the stack area or the value of the stack pointer is not saved, and the initial setting process (S101; see FIG. 31). When the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value (initial value), the process can be started from S201. Therefore, the control burden on the main control device 261 can be reduced, and accurate control can be performed without causing the main control device 261 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, the opening / closing member opening process (S203) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the opening / closing member opening process (S203) executed in the main process of FIG. In the opening / closing member opening process (S203), on / off control of the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 during the small hit game is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the opening / closing member opening process (S203), first, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag 503h is on (S301). If the small hit flag 503h is turned off as a result of the confirmation in S301 (S301: No), since the small hit game is not in progress, the open / close member opening / closing process (S203) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the small hit flag 503h is on (S301: Yes) as a result of checking in the process of S301, it means that a small hit game is in progress, so whether or not the value of the small hit open remaining counter 503k is greater than zero. Is confirmed (S302).

  As a result of checking in the processing of S302, if the value of the small hitting opening remaining number counter 503k is 0 (S302: No), the opening / closing driving of the opening / closing member 33a1 in the small hitting game is completed, so the small hitting flag 593h is turned off. Then, the opening / closing member opening / closing process (S203) is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of S302, if the value of the small hitting opening remaining number counter 503k is larger than 0 (S302: Yes), the opening / closing driving of the opening / closing member 33a1 in the small hitting game has not been completed. In order to drive, the process proceeds to S303.

  In the process of S303, it is confirmed whether the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is on (S303). If the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is off (S303: No), the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned on because the opening / closing member 33a1 is in the closed state (S304). As a result of the process of S304, the state of the opening / closing member 33a1 changes from the closed state to the open state.

  After the process of S304, an initial value is set in an open time timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 503 in order to measure the open period of the open / close member 33a1 in the open state (S305). Note that the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the opening / closing member 33a1 is opened only for 0.3 s per time for both the first small hit and the second small hit. Therefore, since the main process is a process cycle every 4 ms, 75 is set as an initial value in the process of S304.

  After the process of S305, the process proceeds to S306. If the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned on as a result of the confirmation in the process of S303 (S303: Yes), the process also proceeds to S306.

  In the process of S306, it is confirmed whether the value of the open time timer set with the initial value by the process of S305 is greater than 0 (S306). Here, if the value of the opening time timer is greater than 0 (S306: Yes), the opening / closing member 33a1 is in the opening period, so the opening time timer value is subtracted by 1 (S314), and this opening / closing member opening / closing process ( S203) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the opening time timer is 0 (S306: No) as a result of checking in the process of S306, it is checked whether the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is off (S307).

  If the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned on as a result of the confirmation in S307 (S307: No), the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned off and the opening / closing member is turned off because the opening / closing member 33a1 has ended. 33a1 is closed (S308).

  After the processing of S308, an initial value is set in a closing time timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 503 to measure the closing time of the opening / closing member 33a1 (S309), and the process proceeds to S310. In this embodiment, the initial value of the closing time timer is set to 250, and the next operation of the opening / closing member 33a1 becomes possible after 1 s.

  On the other hand, if the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is off (S307: Yes) as a result of the confirmation in the processing of S307, the opening / closing member 33a1 is in the closed state. In this case, the process also proceeds to S310.

  In the process of S310, it is confirmed whether the value of the closing time timer is larger than 0 (S310). If the value of the closing time timer is greater than 0 (S310: Yes) as a result of checking in the processing of S310, the closing member 33a1 is in the closing period, so the closing time timer value is decremented by 1 (S315). The opening / closing member opening / closing process (S203) ends.

  On the other hand, if the value of the closing time timer is 0 as a result of the confirmation in S310 (S310: No), it is confirmed whether the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is off (S311).

  If the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned off as a result of the confirmation in S311 (S311: No), it is the timing when the closing period of the opening / closing member 33a1 ends, that is, the timing when one opening / closing drive ends. One is subtracted from the value of the small hit remaining number counter 503k (S311), and the opening / closing member opening / closing process (S203) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is on (S311: Yes) as a result of the confirmation in the process of S311, the opening / closing member 33a1 is in the open state. In this case, the opening / closing member opening / closing process (S203) Exit.

  Next, the aforementioned jackpot process (S204) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the jackpot process (S204) executed in the main process of FIG. In the jackpot process (S204), the driving control of each accessory is executed according to the detection result of each switch in the jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in this jackpot process (S204), first, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag 503g is on (S321). As a result of the confirmation, if the jackpot flag 503g is off (S321: No), the jackpot processing is terminated because no jackpot has occurred.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot flag 503g is on (S321: Yes) as a result of checking in the process of S321, the jackpot is being hit. Next, the value of the round memory 503j is greater than 0, that is, the jackpot round is It is confirmed whether it remains (S322). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the round memory 503j is larger than 0 (S322: Yes), it is a state in which the big hit round remains, so it is confirmed whether or not the round is started (S323).

  As a result of checking in the process of S323, if the round is started (S323: Yes), the accessory driving motor 33a5 is turned on (S324), and the accessory 33a4 makes it easy for the ball to enter the V guide portion 33b4a. The process proceeds to S325. On the other hand, if it is not at the start of the round (S323: No), the accessory driving motor 33a5 has already been turned on, so the process of S324 is skipped and the process proceeds to S325.

  In the process of S325, it is confirmed whether the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is on (S325). If the open / close member drive solenoid 33a2 is off (S325: No), the open / close member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned on to open the open / close member 33a1 (S226), and the open / close member 33a1 is opened once. 1 is added to the value of the jackpot opening number counter 503l (S327), and the process proceeds to S328.

  On the other hand, if the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is ON as a result of checking in the process of S325 (S325: Yes), the process of S326 and S327 is skipped and the process proceeds to S328.

  In the process of S328, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 was turned on (S328). If a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening / closing member driving solenoid 33a2 is turned on (S328: Yes), the opening / closing member driving solenoid 33a2 is turned off (S329), and the value of the jackpot opening number counter 503l is 18. (S330).

  In the present embodiment, the time of one round game during the jackpot is counted by the number of times of driving of the opening / closing member 33a1 that drives to open and close approximately regularly, and by checking the value of the jackpot opening count counter 503l, It is possible to confirm whether or not a specified time in the round game has elapsed.

  Therefore, as a result of confirming the value of the jackpot opening number counter 503l by the process of S330, if the value of the jackpot opening number counter 503l is not 18 (S230: No), the process proceeds to S331. In the process of S328, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned on (S328: No), the processes of S329 and S330 are skipped, and the process proceeds to S331.

  In the process of S331, it is confirmed whether or not the prize winning detection switch 33a3 is turned on (S331). If the prize winning detection switch 33a3 is turned on (S331: Yes), 1 is added to the value of the prize winning counter 503m (S332). When the winning combination winning detection switch 33a3 is turned on and it is confirmed that the player has entered the variable winning component apparatus 33, the number of winning balls (winning detection information) corresponding to the entered balls is set and the main process is performed. It is transmitted to the payout control board 311 in the process of S201 of (see FIG. 32).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the prize winning counter 503m is 10 (S333). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the prize winning counter 503m is 10 (S333: Yes), it means that ten balls have won the prize variable prize winning device 33 in one round game, so the round game is ended. Therefore, the accessory drive motor 33a5 is turned off (S334), and the process proceeds to S335.

  On the other hand, in the process of S331, when the prize winning detection switch 33a3 is OFF (S331: No), the process of S332 to S334 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S335. Also, in the process of S333, if the value of the prize winning counter 503m is not 10 (S333: No), since 10 balls have not won in the prize variable prize winning device 33, the process of S334 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to S335.

  In the process of S330, if the value of the jackpot opening number counter 503l is “18” (S330: Yes), it means that the opening / closing member 33a1 is opened / closed 18 times and one round game is completed. In order to end the round game, the accessory driving motor 33a5 is turned off (S334), and the process proceeds to S335.

  In the process of S335, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the accessory drive motor 33a5 was turned off (S335). As a result of the confirmation, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the accessory drive motor 33a5 is turned off (S335: No), it is then confirmed whether or not the V winning detection switch 33b8 is turned on (S336).

  If the V winning detection switch 33b8 is turned on as a result of the confirmation in S336 (S336: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the round memory 503j (S337), and the value of the big hit release number counter 503l is cleared to 0. (S338), the value of the prize winning counter 503f is cleared to 0 (S339), and the jackpot process (S204) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the V winning detection switch 33b8 is not turned on as a result of checking in the process of S336 (S336: No), it means that one round game is in progress, so the process of S337 to S339 is skipped and this jackpot process (S204) is ended.

  In addition, when the value of the round memory 503j is 0 in the process of S322 (S322: No), or when a predetermined time has elapsed after the accessory drive motor 33a5 is turned off in the process of S335 (S335: Yes), in order to end the jackpot game, the process proceeds to S340. In the process of S340, the big hit flag 503g is turned off (S340). Next, the value of the round memory 503j is cleared to 0 (S341), and the process proceeds to S338.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the above-described special figure changing process (S205) will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the special figure changing process (S205) executed in the main process of FIG. In the special figure variation process (S205), the symbol variation display on the 7-segment LED 33a10 is executed.

  In the special figure changing process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag 503g is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot flag is currently being hit (S361). As a result of checking in the process of S361, if the jackpot flag 503g is on, that is, if the jackpot is being hit (S361: Yes), the special figure changing process (S205) is terminated as it is.

  As a result of checking in the process of S361, if the big hit flag 503g is off (S361: No), it is checked whether the display mode of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is changing (S362).

  If the display mode of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is not changing as a result of checking in the process of S362 (S362: No), it is checked whether or not the number N of operation-reserved balls is greater than 0 (S363). At this time, if the number N of active balls is 0 (S363: No), the winning opening 32R, 32C, 32L for starting the 7-segment LED 33a10 has not been won. The process (S205) ends.

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S363, if the number of the operation reservation balls N> 0 (S363: Yes), the operation reservation ball number N is decremented by 1 (S364), and the data stored in the reservation ball storage area 503b Is shifted (S365).

  The data shift process in S365 is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the holding ball storage area 503b to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area.

  After the process of S365, an initial value of the variation time is set in a variation time timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 503 in order to measure the variation time (S366). In the process of S366, the initial value of the variation time corresponding to the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is set in the variation time timer (not shown).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is a value indicating a big hit or miss, that is, 0 or 1 , And 15s are displayed in a variable manner. Therefore, since the main process is a processing cycle every 4 ms, 3750 fluctuates when the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is a value indicating a big hit or miss. Set as initial value in time timer.

  Further, when the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is a value indicating the first small hit or the second small hit, that is, 2 to 300, It is configured to perform a variable display for 0.5 s. Therefore, in this case, 125 is set as the initial value in the variable time timer.

  After the process of S366, the fluctuation display of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is started (S367), and the special figure fluctuation process (S205) is ended.

  On the other hand, if the display mode of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is changing (S362: Yes) as a result of checking by the processing of S362, it is checked whether the changing time timer is 0, that is, the changing time has elapsed. (S368).

  As a result of checking in the process of S368, if the variable time timer is not 0, that is, if the variable time has not yet elapsed (S368: No), the value of the variable time timer is subtracted by 1 (S369), 7 The display of the segment LED 33a10 is updated (S370), and this special figure variation process (S205) is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S368, if the variable time timer is 0, that is, if the variable time has elapsed (S368: Yes), stop display of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is set (S371). In the process of S371, a stop display according to the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is set.

  Specifically, when the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is “1”, that is, a value indicating a big hit, “7” is set as the stop display. The As a result, the display of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is stopped at “7”.

  Further, when the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is a value indicating the second small hit, “3” is set as the stop display. As a result, the display of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is stopped at “3”.

  Further, when the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is a value indicating the first small hit, “1” is set as the stop display. As a result, the display of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is stopped at “1”.

  Further, when the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is “0”, that is, a value indicating an outage, “−” is set as the stop display. As a result, the display of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is stopped at “−”.

  After the process of S371, the success / failure setting process for setting according to the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is executed (S372), and the special figure changing process (S205) is ended. To do. Details of the success / failure setting process (S372) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  According to the special figure fluctuation process (S205), the fluctuation display of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is performed over the fluctuation time corresponding to the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b, and finally. The display is stopped according to the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b.

  Here, when the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is a big hit or miss, the variation time is set to 15 s, while the first small hit or the second small In the case of winning, the variation time is 0.5 s. Therefore, when the player is faced with a display that fluctuates for a long time, the player has a strong expectation for the jackpot, and the player can have an increased interest in the game.

  Next, the above-described success / failure setting process (S372) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the success / failure setting process (S372) executed in the special figure variation process (S205) of FIG.

  In this success / failure setting process (S372), first, it is confirmed whether it is a big hit, that is, whether the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is a value indicating a big hit (S401). ).

  If the result of the confirmation in S401 is a big hit (S401: Yes), the big hit flag 503g is turned on (S402), and the value of the round lottery counter 503f stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is set. The value is stored in the round memory 503j (S403).

  Specifically, when the value of the round lottery counter 503f is “0”, “1” is stored in the round memory 503j, and when the value of the round lottery counter 503f is “1”, the value is stored in the round memory 503j. When “7” is stored and the value of the round lottery counter 503f is “2”, “15” is stored in the round memory 503j.

  After the processing of S403, the value of the small jackpot opening remaining number counter 503k is cleared to 0 (S404), the value of the jackpot opening number counter 503l is cleared to 0 (S405), and this success / failure setting processing (S372) is ended.

  On the other hand, if the result of the confirmation in S401 is not a big win (S401: No), the value of the hit random number counter 503d is the first small hit, that is, the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b. It is confirmed whether the value represents the first small hit (S406).

  As a result of checking in the process of S406, when it is the first small hit (S406: Yes), “1” is set to the small hit open remaining counter 503k (S407), and the small hit flag 503h is turned on ( S408), the success / failure setting process (S372) is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S406, if it is not the first small hit (S406: No), it is the second small hit, that is, a hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b. It is confirmed whether the value of is a value indicating the second small hit (S409).

  If the result of the confirmation in S409 is the second small hit (S409: Yes), “3” is set in the small hit open remaining counter 503k (S410), and the small hit flag 503h is turned on ( S408), the success / failure setting process (S372) is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S409, if it is not the second small hit (S409: No), it is a failure, so in this case, the value of the small hit open remaining counter 503k is cleared to 0 (S411), This success / failure setting process (S372) is terminated.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process executed every 2 ms (milliseconds) by the timer interrupt process. In the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 37, the winning random number counter 503d and the round lottery counter 503f are updated. Note that the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that other interrupt processes cannot be interrupted while the timer interrupt process is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in this timer interruption process, the winning random number counter 503d is first updated (S601), and then the round lottery counter 503f is updated (S602).

  After the process of S602, it is confirmed whether the impact flag 503i is on (S603). If the impact flag 503i is off (S603: No), other processes in this timer interrupt process are executed (S604). ), This timer interrupt process is terminated. Note that a switch reading process (FIG. 38), which will be described later, is executed in the other processes (S604).

  On the other hand, if the in-impact flag 503i is on (S603: Yes) as a result of the confirmation in the process of S603, the process of S604 is skipped and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Therefore, according to this timer interruption process, even when an impact (sway) is detected by the impact sensor 80, the winning random number counter 503d and the round lottery counter 503f are continuously updated at intervals of 2 ms. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the counter value from being read illegally when the counter is stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of illegally generating an advantageous state by using an illegally read counter value by attaching an illegal hanging board aiming at the time when the counter update is stopped.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the switch reading process executed in S604 in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 37) executed every 2 ms. In the switch reading process, the state of each switch is detected, and predetermined values are set in the memory and the counter according to the detection result. Note that the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that other interrupt processing cannot be interrupted during execution of the switch reading processing.

  In this switch reading process, first, a start winning process is performed in accordance with winnings in the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L (S501). The details of the start winning process (S501) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the start winning process (S501) is executed, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag 503g is on (S502). If the big hit flag 503g is on (S502: Yes), the processing of S503 to S507 is skipped and the processing proceeds to S508. This is because when the jackpot flag 503g is on, the above jackpot processing (see FIG. 34) is executed, and the necessary switches are read in the jackpot processing.

  On the other hand, in the process of S502, when the big hit flag 503g is off (S502: No), it is confirmed whether the V winning detection switch 33b8 is turned on (S503). As a result of the confirmation in S503, if the V winning detection switch 33b8 is turned on (S503: Yes), a big hit is generated during the small hit game, so the big hit flag 503g is turned on (S504).

  After the processing of S504, the value of the small jackpot opening remaining number counter 503k is cleared to 0 (S505), the value of the jackpot opening number counter 503l is cleared to 0 (S506), and the round lottery counter 503f stored in the counter buffer 503c Is stored in the round memory 503j (S507). That is, when the value of the round lottery counter 503f is “0”, “1”, or “2”, “1”, “7”, or “15” is stored in the round memory 503j, respectively.

  After the process of S507, the process proceeds to S508. In the processing of S508, other switch reading processing is executed (S508). After the process of S508, the switch reading process is terminated.

  In the other switch reading process (S508), in addition to the reading of the switch in the big hit, for example, each open port switch 222R, 222C, 222L and other switches provided in the winning award are read, and any one of the switches is read. When turned on, the number of winning balls (winning detection information) corresponding to the winning is set. As a result, a command corresponding to the number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311 by the external output process (S201) executed next in the main process (see FIG. 32).

  Next, the start winning process (S501) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S501) executed in the switch reading process of FIG.

  In the start winning process (S501), first, it is confirmed whether or not a ball has won (start winning) in the right accessory opening 32R, that is, whether the right opening switch 222R is turned on (S521). If the right opening switch 222R is turned on (S521: Yes), the process proceeds to S522.

  On the other hand, if the right opening switch 222R is not turned on as a result of checking in the process of S521 (S521: No), whether or not the ball has won (start winning) in the accessory opening 32C, that is, the middle opening switch It is confirmed whether 222C is turned on (S527).

  As a result of checking in the process of S527, if the middle opening switch 222C is turned on (S527: Yes), the process proceeds to S522. On the other hand, if the middle opening switch 222C is not turned on (S527: No), whether or not a ball has won (start winning) in the left accessory opening 32L, that is, whether the left opening switch 222L is turned on. Confirmation is made (S528).

  As a result of checking in the process of S528, if the left opening switch 222L is turned on (S528: Yes), the process proceeds to S522.

  In the process of S522 performed when a ball wins any one of the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L, whether the number N of the operation-reserved balls is 0, that is, to the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L. It is confirmed whether or not the winning is not suspended (S522). As a result of the confirmation in the process of S522, if the number N of activated balls is 0 (S522: Yes), the process proceeds to S524.

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S522, if the number of the operation reservation balls N is not 0 (S522: No), it is checked whether the operation reservation balls N is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). (S523). As a result of the confirmation in the process of S523, when the number N of activated balls is less than 4, that is, a winning of 1 or more and less than the upper limit is held (S523: Yes), the process proceeds to S524.

  In the process of S524, it is confirmed whether the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is on, that is, whether the opening / closing member 33a1 of the accessory variable winning device 33 is open (S524).

  If the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is on, that is, if the opening / closing member 33a1 is open (S524: Yes) as a result of the confirmation in the process of S524, 1 is added to the number N of operation suspension balls (S525), and the random number counter Each value of 503d and the round lottery counter 503f is stored in the first of the free reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area 503b (S526), and this start winning process (S501) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is off, that is, when the opening / closing member 33a1 is closed (S524: No), the processing of S525 and S526 is skipped, and the start winning process (S501) is ended. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winnings to the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L while the opening / closing member 33a1 is open are suspended.

  When the number N of active balls is 4 or more (S523: No), the process of S525 and S526 is skipped, and the start winning is not performed without holding the winnings in the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L. The process (S501) ends.

  In addition, as a result of checking by the processing of S528, if the left opening switch 222L is not turned on (S528: No), the ball has not won in any of the three accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L. In such a case, the start winning process (S501) is terminated.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the external interrupt process. This external interruption process is a process that is started when an impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80. Note that the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that other interrupt processing cannot be interrupted during execution of this external interrupt processing.

  In the external interrupt process, first, the current state (stack pointer, values of registers, I / O, etc.) is stored in the current state memory 507n (S701).

  As described above, when an impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80, the state of the game executed in the pachinko machine 10 is stored by storing the state of the game at the detection time in the current state memory 507n. It can be restored later. Although details will be described later, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed and held while the power is on, the game state is stored in the current state memory 507n. It is configured to be restored (returned).

  After the process of S701, the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned off (S702). As a result of the processing of S702, the opening / closing member 33a1 of the accessory variable winning device 33 is closed.

  After the processing of S702, the rotating body drive motor 33b7 is driven to rotate the rotating body 33b6, and the V guide portion 33b4a is moved to the back position (that is, the position facing the front side of the game board 30) and stopped (S703). .

  The direction of the rotating body 33b6 is detected by a rotation amount detection switch (not shown) configured by a rotary encoder. Such a rotation amount detection switch (not shown) is configured to detect a slit perforated in a slit plate attached to the drive shaft of the rotating body drive motor 33b7. Here, the slit is perforated at a position corresponding to the stop position on the slit plate, and when the rotating body 33b6 reaches the stop position, the rotation amount detection switch 33b9 detects the slit on the slit plate.

  After the processing in S703, the impact flag 503i is turned on (S704), and a notification command is output to the sound lamp control device 262 (S705). As a result of the processing of S705, the lamps 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106 are blinked under the control of the audio lamp control device 262, and the external state that the pachinko machine 10 is shaken and suspected of fraudulent behavior has occurred. Hall manager etc.).

  After the process of S705, a notification command is output to the external output terminal board 271 (S706), and this external interrupt process is terminated. As a result of the processing in S706, the notification command is relayed by the external output terminal board 271 and received by a hall computer (not shown). As a result, the hall computer can notify the outside (such as the hall manager) by, for example, display on a display or signal output to a portable terminal held by the hall manager.

  Therefore, according to the external interruption process executed in accordance with the detection of the impact (swing) by the impact sensor 80, the opening / closing member 33a1 of the accessory variable prize winning device 33 is closed by the process of S702. It is impossible (or difficult) to enter the ball into the winning device 33.

  By making it impossible or difficult for the ball to enter the accessory variable winning device 33, it is possible to suppress the distribution of the ball to the V guide portion 33b4a existing inside the variable accessory winning device 33. Along with that, the ball entering the V winning opening which is the trigger of the jackpot is also suppressed, so that the shock (shake) is detected by the shock sensor 80, and the jackpot under the situation where fraud is suspected ( Occurrence of an advantageous state) can be suppressed, and illegal prize balls can be prevented from being paid out.

  In addition, since the V guide portion 33b4a is moved to the back position by the processing of S703, the inflow of the sphere from the V guide portion 33b4a to the V winning opening can be suppressed. As a result, since the occurrence of the jackpot is suppressed, the impact sensor 80 detects the impact, and it is possible to prevent an illegal prize ball from being paid out in a situation where an illegal act is suspected.

  Furthermore, when such a situation of suspected fraud (that is, a situation in which the pachinko machine 10 is shaken) occurs, the processing of S705 and S706 respectively illustrates the sound lamp control device 262 and the hall computer. A notification command is output to an external management device that is not performed. As a result, a visual notification or a notification by the management device is performed, and the hall manager or the like can be notified of the suspicion of fraud, and the progress of the game is restricted by stopping the launch of the ball or closing the opening / closing member 44a1. Therefore, it is possible to realize a suitable fraud countermeasure.

  In addition, since the current state is stored in the current state memory 507n by the processing of S701, if it is found that the impact (swing) detected by the impact sensor 80 is irrelevant to the fraud, The state can be returned to the state at the time when the impact was detected by the impact sensor 80. Therefore, even if the progress of the game is restricted despite the fact that it is irrelevant to the fraudulent act, it is possible to suppress the loss of the profit of the legitimate player.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the RAM clear detection interrupt process. This RAM clear detection interrupt process is a process that is started when the RAM erase switch 323 is detected to be on while the power is on. Note that the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that other interrupt processes cannot be interrupted while the RAM clear detection interrupt process is being executed.

  In this RAM clear detection interrupt process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 is on (S801). At this time, if the RAM clear switch 323 is not turned on, this RAM clear detection time is detected. End the interrupt process.

  As a result of checking in the process of S801, it is checked whether 1 s has passed since the RAM erase switch 323 was turned on (S802). If 1 s has not passed yet (S802: No), the process returns to the process of S801, and the RAM erase switch Check the status of H.323 again.

  On the other hand, if 1 s has passed since the RAM erasure switch 323 was turned on as a result of the confirmation in S802 (S802: Yes), the operation of the RAM erasure switch 323 is regarded as a legitimate operation with no suspected fraud. The game state is restored to the state stored in the current state memory 507n (S803).

  After the processing of S803, the rotating body drive motor 33b7 is operated (S804), and the impact flag 503i is turned off (S805).

  After the process of S805, a notification release command is output to the sound lamp control device 262 (S806). As a result of the process of S806, the notification performed as a result of the process of S704 is canceled by the control of the sound lamp control device 262. That is, the blinking of each lamp 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 is stopped.

  After the process of S806, a notification release command is output to the external output terminal board 271 (S807), and the RAM clear detection interrupt process is terminated. As a result of the processing of S807, the notification release command is relayed by the external output terminal board 271 and received by a hall computer (not shown). When the hall computer receives the notification release command, the hall computer cancels the notification performed as a result of the processing of S704.

  Therefore, according to the RAM clear detection interrupt process, when the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed for 1 s while the power is on, the operation is regarded as a valid operation and the process of S802 By the processing, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is returned to the time of detection of the impact by the impact sensor 80 that triggered the progress of the game, and the operations of the pachinko machine are changed to the normal operation by the processing of S803 and S804. Returning, the restriction on the progress of the game is released.

  Accordingly, when an impact is detected by the impact sensor 80, but the impact is found to be unrelated to fraud, the state of the game is changed by a legitimate operation by a legitimate person such as a hall manager. The state at the time when the impact is detected by the impact sensor 80 can be restored. Therefore, even if the progress of the game is restricted despite the fact that it is irrelevant to the fraudulent act, it is possible to suppress the loss of the profit of the legitimate player.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This NMI interrupt process is a process that starts when the power failure signal SG1 output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. is there. This NMI interrupt process is started after interrupting the control being executed when the power failure signal SG1 is input to the NMI terminal.

  In the NMI interrupt process, the power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 as the setting of the power-off occurrence information (S701), and the NMI interrupt process is terminated. By such NMI interrupt processing, information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when an impact on the pachinko machine 10 (sway of the pachinko machine 10) is detected by the impact sensor 80, the progress of the game is limited. In the present embodiment, (1) stopping (prohibiting) the launch of the ball, (2) closing the opening / closing member 33a1 of the accessory variable prize-winning device 33, and (3) rearing the V guide portion 33b4a of the rotating body 33b6. Limiting the progress of the game by moving to a position.

  As in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the amount of game value acquired by the player can be changed depending on whether the rotating body 33b6 as the distributing means is distributed to the V guide portion 33b4a or the non-V guide portion 33b4b. In the case of a pachinko machine, a fraudulent act that shakes the pachinko machine 10 is often performed for the purpose of making such distribution an advantageous result for itself.

  However, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, when an impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80 and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the progress of the game is limited. The number of prize balls that are paid out by cheating can be minimized, and damage to the playground (hole) by cheating can be minimized. In particular, since the progress of the game can be stopped by stopping the launch of the ball, it is possible to reliably prevent the award ball from being paid out due to fraud.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, even when the progress of the game as described above is being limited, the random number counter such as the hit random number counter 503d is continuously updated as time passes. Yes. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the value of each random number counter from being read by an unauthorized person aiming at the time when updating of the random number counter is stopped.

  As in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a pachinko machine that performs a lottery to determine whether or not to generate an advantageous state (particularly, a big win state) based on the value of the hit random number counter 503d that is constantly updated as time elapses. On the other hand, fraudulent behavior using an illegal substrate (so-called hanging substrate) that generates an advantageous state such as a big hit state is often performed.

  Specifically, the value of the hit random number counter 503d is illegally read by an illegal connection, and the value of the hit random number counter 503d indicates a predetermined value that causes an advantageous state (particularly, a big hit state) based on the read value. There is often a fraudulent act that unfairly generates an advantageous state by finding out a timing and outputting an illegal signal from an unauthorized hanging board attached to the pachinko machine at a timing indicating a value that causes such an advantageous state.

  However, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the value of the random number counter such as the hit random number counter 503d is continuously updated even while the progress of the game is limited. Making illegal reading difficult. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act due to an unauthorized attachment of the hanging board.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible not only to respond to an illegal act that results in advantageous ball sorting by limiting the progress of the game, but also to limit the progress of the game. By updating the random number counter, it is possible to cope with an illegal act caused by an illegal reading of the value of the random number counter. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to suitably cope with various injustices.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when an impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80 and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the current state is stored in the current state memory 507n. Then, when a legitimate operation is performed thereafter (in this embodiment, when the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed for 1 s while the power is kept on), it is stored in the current state memory 507n. The gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the impact is detected by the impact sensor 80 can be restored.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when an impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80 and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the progress of the game is limited but detected. If it is found that the impact is unrelated to fraud, the game state can be returned to the state at the time when the impact was detected by the impact sensor 80. Therefore, even if the progress of the game is restricted despite the fact that it is irrelevant to the fraudulent act, it is possible to suppress the loss of the profit of the legitimate player.

  As described above, the present invention has been described based on each embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be easily made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Can be inferred.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the sphere is distributed to either the V guide portion 33b4a that guides the ball to the V prize detection switch 33b8 as the specific region or the non-V guide portion 33b4b that guides the ball to the collection passage 216 as the normal region. Although the pachinko machine 10 provided with the accessory variable winning device 33 having the rotating body 33b6 as the distributing means (distributing unit) is illustrated, the present invention has a pachinko having a distributing means that structurally distributes the specific area and the normal area. If it is a machine, it is applicable to various pachinko machines.

  As a sorting means for structurally allocating a specific area and a normal area, for example, there are a plurality of (for example, three) holes through which a sphere can pass, and the specific area and the normal area are classified according to the position of the hole passing through. And a dish-shaped sorting member (so-called croon). Further, a stage-shaped sorting member (a stage provided in a center frame) projecting forward in the game area of the game board 30, and when the ball flows on the stage, A sorting member that distributes the specific area and the normal area according to whether it falls from the stage through a specific part that emits a sphere in the specific area direction or falls from the stage through another part is structurally a specific area This is another example of a sorting means for sorting a normal area and a normal area.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the impact to the pachinko machine 10 (swaying of the pachinko machine 10) is detected by the impact sensor 80, (1) stop (prohibition) of the ball launch, (2) the opening / closing member 33a1 Although it is configured to restrict the progress of the game by closing and (3) the movement of the V guide portion 33b4a to the back position, the progress of the game is limited by any one of these or a combination of the two It is good also as composition to do.

  For example, when an impact on the pachinko machine 10 (swing of the pachinko machine 10) is detected by the impact sensor 80, the progress of the game is limited by at least stopping the launch of the ball, and processing other than the launch of the ball The configuration may be continued with the update of the counter.

  In the above embodiment, the ball is fired by outputting a firing pulse from the main control device 261 to the firing control device 312. However, other control devices (for example, the payout control device 311 and the firing control device 312) are used. Etc.) may be configured to control the launch of the sphere. In this case, when an impact on the pachinko machine 10 (swing of the pachinko machine 10) is detected by the impact sensor 80, the main controller 261 prohibits the ball from being fired to the controller that controls the ball launch. The control device that outputs the firing prohibition signal (or command) to be stopped and the control device that has received the signal (or command) stops firing the ball.

  Further, a member capable of blocking the passage of the sphere is disposed on the sphere guiding member 33b3 for guiding the sphere to the rotating body 33b6, and when the impact on the pachinko machine 10 is detected by the impact sensor 80, the member is It is good also as a structure which restrict | limits progress of a game by interrupting | blocking the ball | bowl which passes the guidance member 33b3, and making it impossible or difficult for the ball | bowl to reach | attain the rotary body 33b6. Alternatively, a member for preventing the inflow of the sphere to the V guide portion 33b4a is provided, and when an impact to the pachinko machine 10 is detected by the impact sensor 80, the member prevents the inflow of the sphere to the V guide portion 33b4a. It is good also as a structure which restrict | limits progress of a game.

  In the above embodiment, when an impact is detected by the impact sensor 80, the rotating body 336b is rotated to move the V guide portion 33b4a to the rear position. When the impact sensor 80 detects an impact in the sorting means for sorting, either the part that guides to the specific area or the part that causes the sphere to flow into the part that guides to the specific area moves relative to each other. The position may be a position where the inflow of the sphere into the specific area is impossible or difficult.

  In the above embodiment, the switch reading process (see FIG. 38) is executed even when an impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80. However, the impact sensor 80 detects the impact. In some cases, the switch reading process may not be executed, or each process may be skipped.

  Alternatively, in the process of S526 of the start winning process (see FIG. 39), the progress of the game may be limited by not acquiring the value of the winning random number counter 503d.

  With this configuration, when an impact (sway) is detected by the impact sensor 80 and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the ball may subsequently win a bonus opening 32R, 32C, 32L. The lottery result by the winning random number counter 503d can be reliably prohibited from being a big hit, thereby preventing the occurrence of the big hit state and preventing the illegal prize ball from being paid out reliably. Can do.

  Alternatively, in the process of S526 of the start winning process (see FIG. 39), a value other than the big hit (especially an outlier) is stored in the reserved ball storage area 503b regardless of the actual value in the hit random number counter 503d. It is good also as a structure which restrict | limits progress of this.

  With this configuration, when an impact (sway) is detected by the impact sensor 80 and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the ball may subsequently win a bonus opening 32R, 32C, 32L. Since the lottery result by the hit random number counter 503d cannot be a big win, the occurrence of a big win state can be surely prevented, and an illegal prize ball can be surely prevented from being paid out.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the impact to the pachinko machine 10 is detected by the impact sensor 80, the progress of the game is limited. However, the impact (swing) is detected by the impact sensor 80 under a predetermined situation. Only in the case where a significant impact that may be suspected of fraud is detected, the progress of the game may be limited. With this configuration, it is possible to reliably determine whether the impact detected by the impact sensor 80 is a significant impact that can be suspected of fraud, and prevent the occurrence of jackpots due to such fraud. It is possible to reliably suppress damage to the game hall (hall) due to fraud.

  In this case, as the “predetermined situation” which is a condition for determining that the impact detected by the impact sensor 80 is a significant impact, for example, a situation where there is a high possibility that the sphere is in the vicinity of the rotating body 33b6. For example, there is a situation where there is a high possibility that an illegal act is executed (an illegal act is likely to be executed). Here, as a situation where there is a high possibility that the ball is in the vicinity of the rotator 33b6, specifically, a situation in which a sphere exists in the accessory variable prize winning device 33 including the rotator 33b6, or such an accessory variable prize. A situation in which the entry of the ball into the device 33 is easier than in the normal state (for example, a situation in which the opening / closing member 33a1 is opened) may be mentioned.

  For example, a counter that counts the number of balls that flow into the accessory variable winning device 33 from the entrance 33a8a, and a ball that flows out of the accessory variable winning device 33 from the outlet via the V guide portion 33b4a or the non-V guide portion 33b4b. A counter for counting the number of balls, and counting the number of balls remaining in the variable prize winning device 33 based on the values of these counters. It is good also as a structure which determines that the impact is a significant impact when is detected.

  In the above-described embodiment, the impact sensor 80 is used. However, the impact sensor 80 is a kind of acceleration sensor, and any device that can detect the shaking received by the pachinko machine 10 may be used as the impact sensor 80. Not limited to various acceleration sensors (for example, a vibration sensor which is a kind of acceleration sensor) can be used. Therefore, in each of the embodiments described above, the “shock amount (shock magnitude)” that is the detection result of the shock sensor 80 is used. It is possible to use various parameters such as an amplitude amount representing vibration and a vibration cycle.

  In the above-described embodiment, a triaxial acceleration sensor and a detection circuit that detects an impact based on an output value from the triaxial acceleration sensor are provided. When the impact is detected by the detection circuit, a detection signal is sent to the MPU 521. Although the configuration is such that the output impact sensor 80 is used, an output value from the triaxial acceleration sensor may be input to the MPU 521 to detect whether or not there is an impact in the MPU 521.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the impact sensor 80 is used to examine whether or not the impact detected by the impact sensor 80 is suspected of fraud. It is good also as a structure which uses a sensor and restrict | limits progress of a game based on the detection result. For example, a magnetic sensor is arranged on the back surface of the accessory variable prize-winning device (center accessory) 33, particularly on the back surface side in the vicinity of the V guide portion 33b4a or in the vicinity of the opening / closing member 33a1, and magnetism is generated by the magnetic sensor. It is good also as a structure which restrict | limits progress of a game, when detected.

  Alternatively, in place of the impact sensor 80 used in the above embodiment, a sensor capable of detecting an object (for example, reflected light returned by the light emitted from the light emitting element reflected by the object to be detected is received by the light receiving element. By using a reflection type optical sensor (for example, an infrared sensor), an ultrasonic sensor, a laser sensor, a radar sensor, or the like that detects a detection target object, the progress of the game is limited based on the detection result. It is good also as a structure. For example, a reflective infrared sensor is provided on the surface of the game board 30 in the vicinity of the variable prize winning device 33, particularly in the vicinity of the opening / closing member 33a1 or in the vicinity of the V guide portion 33b4a, and the object is detected by the sensor. In such a case, the progress of the game may be limited.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure which uses together the magnetic sensor mentioned above and the sensor which can detect an object, and restrict | limits progress of a game based on the detection result by each sensor. Further, the above-described magnetic sensor or sensor capable of detecting an object and the impact sensor 80 are used in combination, or all available sensors (for example, three types of sensors, ie, a magnetic sensor, a sensor capable of detecting an object, and an impact sensor 80) The sensor may be used in combination, and the progress of the game may be limited based on the detection result of each sensor.

  Here, in the case of using a plurality of sensors in combination, the configuration may be such that the progress of the game is limited only by the detection results from one sensor, or it may be comprehensively illegal from the detection results from the plurality of sensors. It is good also as a structure which restrict | limits progress of a game after determining whether there is suspicion of an action. In addition to the impact sensor 80, the magnetic sensor, and the sensor that can detect an object, a sensor according to the type of fraud may be used, and the progress of the game may be limited based on the detection result.

  In the above embodiment, when the impact to the pachinko machine 10 is detected by the impact sensor 80, the sound lamp control device 262 is obtained as a result of the processing of S705 and S706 of the external interrupt processing (FIG. 40), respectively. In addition, the notification command is output to the hall computer that is an external management device, but only one of the processes may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, when an impact to the pachinko machine 10 is detected by the impact sensor 80, a notification command is sent to the sound lamp control device 262 as a result of the processing of S705 of the external interrupt processing (FIG. 40). It is configured to output and provide visual notification by lighting the lamp 102 or the like, but instead of or in combination with this, it is configured to output sound from the speaker 246 and perform auditory notification. Also good. In addition, when performing visual notification, various lighting modes such as blinking as well as lamp lighting can be used, and when performing visual notification, various types of sound and volume are changed. Output aspects can be used.

  Further, a display device such as an LCD controlled by the sound lamp control device 262 or a display control device connected to the sound lamp control device 262 is provided, and the sound is obtained as a result of the processing in S705 of the external interrupt processing (FIG. 40). As a result of outputting the notification command to the lamp control device 262, the notification may be performed using such a display device.

  In the above embodiment, the vibration sensor 80 is connected to the main control device 261. However, when the impact sensor 80 detects an impact when the vibration sensor 80 is connected to the audio lamp control device 262, a predetermined command is sent to the main control device 261. It is good also as a structure output to the apparatus 261.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the accessory is variable as a result of a lottery by the winning random number counter 503d triggered by winning in the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L, or in the first small hit state or the second small hit state. The pachinko machine 10 of the type that generates a jackpot as a result of the balls that have entered the winning device 33 being distributed to the V guide 33b4a (specific area) is illustrated, but the probability that a jackpot will be raised instead of the jackpot It is a type of pachinko machine that generates a (so-called probable change state) or a type of pachinko machine that generates a state in which the opening time and the number of times of opening of the opening / closing member associated with a winning opening to which a prize ball is given are increased. May be. An example of the “opening / closing member associated with the winning opening to which a prize ball is given” includes, but is not limited to, the opening / closing member 33a1.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure by which the prize-winning to the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L while the opening-and-closing member 33a1 was open | released was held, the accessory opening 32R, 32C in the fluctuation display of 7 segment LED33a10 is set. , 32L may be put on hold.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which performs a variable display to 7 segment LED33a10, it is good also as a structure which performs a variable display using display apparatuses, such as LCD.

  In the above embodiment, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 is provided in the power supply device 313. However, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 may be provided in the main control device 261.

  In the above embodiment, when the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed for a long time, the game state is restored to the game state stored in the current state memory 507n. Further, a dedicated switch for returning the game state may be provided. Alternatively, instead of the RAM erase switch 323, another function switch may be used also as a switch for returning the game state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as a jackpot ending condition, a ball is not detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 even if a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses after the accessory drive motor 33b7 is turned off ( A so-called puncture) is included, but such a case may be configured not to be a jackpot end condition. In other words, even if a ball is not detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the accessory driving motor 33b7 is turned off, the jackpot may not end.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when a big hit occurs due to the ball being detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 during the small hit game, the round lottery counter 503f stored in the counter buffer 503c at that timing is used. A value corresponding to the value (that is, the value of the round lottery counter 503f acquired before the jackpot is generated) is stored in the round memory 503j.

  In place of this, when a big win occurs due to the ball being detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 during the small hit game, the value of the round lottery counter 503f is newly acquired at the occurrence timing of the big win. Also good. That is, when a big hit is generated from the small hit game, the value of the round lottery counter 503f acquired at the timing when the big win is generated may be stored in the round memory 503j.

  In the above embodiment, the hit random number counter 503d, the initial value random number counter 503e, and the round lottery counter 503f are updated even when the impact on the pachinko machine 10 is detected and the progress of the game is limited. However, the update of the initial value random number counter 503e and the round lottery counter 503f may be stopped, and only the winning random number counter 503d may be updated. Note that at least the winning random number counter 503d is preferably updated.

  In the above embodiment, the external interrupt process of FIG. 40 is a process that starts when an impact is detected by the impact sensor 80, but may be configured as a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined time. . In such a case, when the process is started every predetermined time, it is confirmed whether or not an impact is detected by the impact sensor 80. If no impact is detected, the process ends. If an impact is detected, step S701 is performed. ˜S706 is executed and the process ends.

  In the above embodiment, the interrupt processing at the time of RAM clear detection in FIG. 41 is a processing that starts when the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on while the power is kept on. It may be configured as a timer interrupt process activated at In such a case, when the process is started every predetermined time, the state of the RAM erase switch 323 is confirmed. If the RAM erase switch 323 is not turned on, the process is terminated while the RAM erase switch 323 is detected to be turned on. If there is, the process of S801 to S807 is executed and the process ends.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure by which the ball | bowl (winning) to the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L when the opening-and-closing member 33a1 is open | released was held, the figure change process of FIG. 35 is mentioned later. 43, and the start winning process shown in FIG. 39 is changed to the special figure changing process shown in FIG. 44, which will be described later, and the 7-segment LED 33a10 is showing fluctuation (during symbol fluctuation) and the opening / closing member 33a1 is opened. When a ball enters the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L, the number of times of entering may be reserved.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a special figure variation process (S205) in a modification of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a start winning process (S501) in a modification of the pachinko machine 10. 43 and 44, the same parts as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  43 is the process executed in S205 in the main process of FIG. 32, similar to the special chart change process of FIG. 35. First, whether or not the big hit flag 503g is turned on, that is, the present It is confirmed whether the jackpot is being hit (S361). As a result of checking in the process of S361, if the jackpot flag 503g is on, that is, if the jackpot is being hit (S361: Yes), the special figure changing process (S205) is terminated as it is.

  As a result of checking in the process of S361, if the big hit flag 503g is off (S361: No), it is checked whether the display mode of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is changing (S362).

  As a result of checking in the process of S362, if the display mode of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is not changing (S362: No), the open / close member drive solenoid 33a2 is on, that is, the open / close member 33a1 of the accessory variable prize winning device 33 is It is confirmed whether it is open (S362a).

  If the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned on, that is, if the opening / closing member 33a1 is open (S362a: Yes), the special figure changing process (S205) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the opening / closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned off, that is, if the opening / closing member 33a1 of the accessory variable winning device 33 is closed (S362a: No) as a result of the confirmation in the process of S362a, the number N of operation-reserved balls is 0. Is also larger (S363).

  As a result of checking in the process of S363, if the number N of the operation-reserved balls is 0 (S363: No), since the winning opening 32R, 32C, 32L for starting the 7-segment LED 33a10 has not been won, it remains as it is. The special figure variation process (S205) is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S363, if the number of the operation reservation balls N> 0 (S363: Yes), the operation reservation ball number N is decremented by 1 (S364), and the data stored in the reservation ball storage area 503b Is shifted (S365).

  The data shift process in S365 is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the holding first to fourth areas of the holding ball storage area 503b to the execution area side. The holding first area → the execution area, the holding second Data in each area is shifted, such as area → holding first area, holding third area → holding second area, holding fourth area → holding third area.

  After the process of S365, an initial value of the variation time is set in a variation time timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 503 in order to measure the variation time (S366). In the process of S366, the initial value of the variation time corresponding to the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is set in the variation time timer (not shown).

  After the process of S366, the fluctuation display of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is started (S367), and the special figure fluctuation process (S205) is ended.

  On the other hand, if the display mode of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is changing (S362: Yes) as a result of checking by the processing of S362, it is checked whether the changing time timer is 0, that is, the changing time has elapsed. (S368).

  As a result of checking in the process of S368, if the variable time timer is not 0, that is, if the variable time has not yet elapsed (S368: No), the value of the variable time timer is subtracted by 1 (S369), 7 The display of the segment LED 33a10 is updated (S370), and this special figure variation process (S205) is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S368, if the variable time timer is 0, that is, if the variable time has elapsed (S368: Yes), stop display of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is set (S371). In the process of S371, a stop display according to the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is set.

  After the processing of S371, the success / failure setting processing of FIG. 36 for performing setting according to the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area in the reserved ball storage area 503b is executed (S372), and this special figure changing processing (S205) ) Ends.

  The start winning process in FIG. 44 is a process executed in S501 in the switch reading process in FIG. 38, similar to the start winning process in FIG. 39. First, a ball is won in the right accessory opening 32R (start winning prize). ), That is, whether the right opening switch 222R has been turned on (S521). If the right opening switch 222R is turned on (S521: Yes), the process proceeds to S522.

  On the other hand, if the right opening switch 222R is not turned on as a result of checking in the process of S521 (S521: No), whether or not the ball has won (start winning) in the accessory opening 32C, that is, the middle opening switch It is confirmed whether 222C is turned on (S527).

  As a result of checking in the process of S527, if the middle opening switch 222C is turned on (S527: Yes), the process proceeds to S522. On the other hand, if the middle opening switch 222C is not turned on (S527: No), whether or not a ball has won (start winning) in the left accessory opening 32L, that is, whether the left opening switch 222L is turned on. Confirmation is made (S528).

  As a result of checking in the process of S528, if the left opening switch 222L is turned on (S528: Yes), the process proceeds to S522.

  In the process of S522 performed when a ball wins any one of the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L, whether the number N of the operation-reserved balls is 0, that is, to the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L. It is confirmed whether or not the winning is not suspended (S522). As a result of the confirmation in the process of S522, if the number N of activated balls is 0 (S522: Yes), the process proceeds to S525.

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S522, if the number of the operation reservation balls N is not 0 (S522: No), it is checked whether the operation reservation balls N is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). (S523). As a result of the confirmation in the process of S523, when the number N of active suspension balls is less than 4, that is, a winning of 1 or more and less than the upper limit is suspended (S523: Yes), the process proceeds to S525.

  In the process of S525, 1 is added to the number N of active suspension balls (S525). After the processing of S525, the values of the winning random number counter 503d and the round lottery counter 503f are stored in the first area among the empty holding areas in the holding ball storage area 503b (S526), and this start winning process (S501) is ended. .

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S523, when the number N of working reservation balls is 4 or more (S523: No), the process of S525 and S526 is skipped and the winning combination 32R, 32C, 32L is won. The start winning process (S501) is terminated without holding for.

  In addition, as a result of checking by the processing of S528, if the left opening switch 222L is not turned on (S528: No), the ball has not won in any of the three accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L. In such a case, the start winning process (S501) is terminated.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the ball (winning) is held in the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L while the opening / closing member 33a1 is open, but the ball remains in the accessory variable winning device 33. In such a case, when the ball enters the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L while the opening / closing member 33a1 is open, the number of times that the ball has entered may be held.

  Alternatively, when the ball remains in the accessory variable prize winning device 33, when the ball enters the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L while the 7-segment LED 33a10 is displaying the change and the opening / closing member 33a1 is open, It is good also as a structure by which the number of times of entering the ball is suspended.

  Whether or not a ball remains in the accessory variable winning device 33 is determined by, for example, a counter that counts the number of balls flowing into the accessory variable winning device 33 from the entrance 33a8a and the V guide unit 33b4a or non-V. There is provided a counter for counting the number of balls flowing out of the accessory variable winning device 33 from the exit through the guide portion 33b4b, and the number of balls remaining in the accessory variable winning device 33 is determined based on the values of these counters. Judgment can be made by counting.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepacchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  Hereinafter, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, concepts of various inventions included in the various embodiments described above are shown.

  In a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a game medium, a random number counter, a counter updating means for updating the random number counter, and the value of the random number counter when the game medium passes through a predetermined location. When the counter value acquisition means to acquire, the profit lottery means for drawing profits based on the value of the random number counter acquired by the counter value acquisition means, and the profit lottery means to obtain the first result, First advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state, a specific region, a normal region different from the specific region, and the normal region or the specific region After the second result is obtained by the distribution means for distributing the game medium and the profit lottery means, the game medium is moved forward by the distribution by the distribution means. The second advantageous state generating means for generating the advantageous state when passing through the specific area, the state detecting means for detecting a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or the gaming machine, and the state detecting means Based on detection of a change in state, game progress restriction means for restricting the progress of the game, and permission to update the random number counter by the counter update means during the restriction of the progress of the game by the game progress restriction means A gaming machine 1 comprising: a counter update permission means.

  According to the gaming machine 1, the value of the random number counter updated by the counter update unit is acquired by the counter value acquisition unit when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and the acquired value (random counter value) Based on the value), the lottery of profit is performed by the profit lottery means. Here, when the first result is obtained as the lottery result by the profit lottery means, an advantageous state is generated by the first advantageous state generating means, and the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. It is said.

  On the other hand, when the second result is obtained as the lottery result by the profit lottery means, the game medium is then assigned to the specific area by distributing the game medium to either the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means. If it is distributed, the advantageous state is generated by the second advantageous state generating means, and the gaming state is made more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  The “game state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state”, that is, the “advantage state” is, for example, a state where a large amount of prize balls can be obtained compared to the normal state (so-called jackpot state) , A state in which the probability that a big hit will occur compared to the normal state (so-called probabilistic state), the opening time and the number of times of opening of the opening / closing member associated with the entrance to which a prize ball is given by entering (winning) is normal The state increased compared to Moreover, the state which can transfer to the advantageous state illustrated above with conditions, for example, the state which will be transferred to the above-described advantageous state if the game medium passes through the specific area after that, is also included.

  By the way, in the case of a gaming machine in which the amount of game value acquired by a player can be changed depending on whether the game medium is distributed to a specific area or a normal area by the distribution means, the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means itself For example, fraudulent acts that change the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine (for example, applying vibration or shock to the gaming machine main body by acts such as hitting or pushing the gaming machine, In many cases, a game medium behavior operation using a body is performed. Therefore, there is a strong suspicion that the change in the state detected by the state detection means in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is caused by fraud.

  In response to this situation, according to the gaming machine 1, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means, the progress of the game is restricted by the game progress restricting means based on the detection. Is done. That is, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means and there is a strong suspicion of cheating, the progress of the game is limited, so the gaming medium that is paid out by cheating The amount of the game can be kept to a minimum, and damage to the game hall due to fraudulent acts can be minimized. In particular, when the restriction on the progress of the game is the stop or prohibition of the progress of the game, it is possible to reliably prevent the game medium from being paid out due to an illegal act.

  Furthermore, according to the gaming machine 1, even when the progress of the game is being restricted by the game progress restricting means, the counter update permitting means permits the update of the random number counter by the counter updating means. The counter updating means keeps updating with time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized person from reading the value of the random number counter, aiming at the time when the update of the random number counter is stopped.

  By the way, an illegal board that generates an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) for a gaming machine that performs a lottery to determine whether or not to generate an advantageous state based on the value of a random number counter that is updated every time as time elapses. There is an illegal act using a so-called hanging board. In such an illegal act, the value of the random number counter is illegally read by an illegal connection, and based on the read value, the timing at which the value of the random number counter indicates a predetermined value for generating an advantageous state is found, and the advantageous state is determined. An illegal signal is output from an illegal board (hanging board) attached to the gaming machine at a timing indicating a value to be generated, and an advantageous state is illegally generated.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, since the value of the random number counter is continuously updated even while the progress of the game is restricted by the game progress restricting means, it is difficult for the fraudster to read the random number counter illegally. Unauthorized acts due to unauthorized attachment of hanging substrates can be prevented.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1, an illegal act (that is, an advantageous state generated by the second advantageous state generating unit) is illegally generated that results in advantageous distribution of the game medium by the distributing unit to itself. Fraud) can be dealt with by restricting the progress of the game, but also by updating the random number counter during the restriction of the progress of the game, It is also possible to cope with a fraudulent act that unfairly generates an advantageous state generated by the first advantageous state generating means. Therefore, according to this gaming machine 1, it is possible to suitably cope with various frauds.

  In the gaming machine 1, “change in state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine” that detects whether or not a change has occurred by the state detection means is, for example, a shake (vibration, aggression, etc.) in the gaming machine main body. Fraud by fraudsters, such as changes in the amount of occurrence or shaking, changes in magnetic strength received by the gaming machine body, generation of magnetic fields near the gaming machine, approaching objects to the gaming machine body, or appearance of objects near the gaming machine A change in the state that occurs in the vicinity of the gaming machine main body or the gaming machine with the action is exemplified. Examples of the “state detection unit” in the gaming machine 1 include sensors capable of detecting an object such as the impact sensor 80, the magnetic sensor, and the optical sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) in the above embodiment.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, “detecting a change in state” by the state detection means means a change in state (vibration such as vibration or impact, a change in magnetic strength, an object, A device (sensor) that not only detects that a state change has occurred in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine by processing inside the gaming machine based on a signal resulting from the ) Is intended to include that the gaming machine receives a detection result indicating that a change in state in the vicinity of the gaming machine main body or the gaming machine has been detected.

  Further, in the game progress restricting means of the gaming machine 1, “restricting the progress of the game based on detection of the change in the state by the state detecting means” means that “the state change by the state detecting means Not only to limit the progress of the game each time it is detected, but also to “predetermined significant change in the state detected by examining the change in the state detected by the state detection means” It is intended to include limiting the progress of the game if it is a change (eg, a change in state detected under a given situation).

  A specific area, a normal area different from the specific area, a distribution unit that distributes the game medium to the normal area or the specific area, and the game medium that has passed the specific area by distribution by the distribution unit And a second advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game using the game medium, a random number counter; Counter updating means for updating the random number counter, counter value obtaining means for obtaining the value of the random number counter when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and the counter value obtaining means obtained by the counter value obtaining means. The profit lottery means for drawing the profit based on the value of the random number counter, and when the predetermined result is obtained by the profit lottery means, Regardless of the distribution by the distribution means, the first advantageous state generating means for generating the advantageous state, the state detecting means for detecting a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine, and the state detecting means Based on detection of the change in the state, a game progress restricting means for restricting the progress of the game, and the random number counter is updated by the counter updating means while the progress of the game is restricted by the game progress restricting means. A gaming machine 2 comprising a counter update permission means for permission.

  According to the gaming machine 2, when the game medium is distributed to the specific area by the distribution means to the specific area or the normal area, the second advantageous state generation means generates an advantageous state. As a result, the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  On the other hand, the value of the random number counter updated by the counter updating unit is acquired by the counter value acquiring unit when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and is based on the acquired value (value of the random number counter). Thus, the profit lottery is performed by the profit lottery means. Here, when a predetermined result is obtained as the lottery result by the profit lottery means, regardless of the distribution by the distribution means, the advantageous state is generated by the first advantageous state generation means, and the gaming state is changed to the normal state. Compared to this, it is advantageous for the player.

  The “game state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state”, that is, the “advantage state” is, for example, a state where a large amount of prize balls can be obtained compared to the normal state (so-called jackpot state) , A state in which the probability that a big hit will occur compared to the normal state (so-called probabilistic state), the opening time and the number of times of opening of the opening / closing member associated with the entrance to which a prize ball is given by entering (winning) is normal The state increased compared to

  By the way, in the case of a gaming machine in which the amount of game value acquired by a player can be changed depending on whether the game medium is distributed to a specific area or a normal area by the distribution means, the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means itself For example, fraudulent acts that change the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine (for example, applying vibration or shock to the gaming machine main body by acts such as hitting or pushing the gaming machine, In many cases, a game medium behavior operation using a body is performed. Therefore, there is a strong suspicion that the change in the state detected by the state detection means in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is caused by fraud.

  In response to this situation, according to the gaming machine 2, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means, the progress of the game is restricted by the game progress restricting means based on the detection. Is done. That is, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means and there is a strong suspicion of cheating, the progress of the game is limited, so the gaming medium that is paid out by cheating The amount of the game can be kept to a minimum, and damage to the game hall due to fraudulent acts can be minimized. In particular, when the restriction on the progress of the game is the stop or prohibition of the progress of the game, it is possible to reliably prevent the game medium from being paid out due to an illegal act.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 2, even when the progress of the game is being restricted by the game progress restricting means, the counter update permitting means permits the update of the random number counter by the counter updating means. Are continuously updated as time passes by the counter updating means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized person from reading the value of the random number counter, aiming at the time when the update of the random number counter is stopped.

  By the way, an illegal board that generates an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) for a gaming machine that performs a lottery to determine whether or not to generate an advantageous state based on the value of a random number counter that is updated every time as time elapses. There is an illegal act using a so-called hanging board. In such an illegal act, the value of the random number counter is illegally read by an illegal connection, and based on the read value, the timing at which the value of the random number counter indicates a predetermined value for generating an advantageous state is found, and the advantageous state is determined. An illegal signal is output from an illegal board (hanging board) attached to the gaming machine at a timing indicating a value to be generated, and an advantageous state is illegally generated.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine 2, since the value of the random number counter is continuously updated even while the progress of the game is restricted by the game progress restricting means, it is difficult for the fraudster to read the random number counter illegally. Unauthorized acts due to unauthorized attachment of hanging substrates can be prevented.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 2, a fraudulent act in which the distribution of the game medium by the distribution unit is advantageous to the player (that is, the advantageous state generated by the second advantageous state generation unit is illegally generated). Fraud) can be dealt with by restricting the progress of the game, but also by updating the random number counter during the restriction of the progress of the game, It is also possible to cope with a fraudulent act that unfairly generates an advantageous state generated by the first advantageous state generating means. Therefore, according to this gaming machine 2, it is possible to suitably cope with various frauds.

  In the gaming machine 2, “change in state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine” for detecting whether or not a change has occurred by the state detecting means is, for example, a swing (vibration or agitation) in the gaming machine main body. Fraud by fraudsters, such as changes in the amount of occurrence or shaking, changes in magnetic strength received by the gaming machine body, generation of magnetic fields near the gaming machine, approaching objects to the gaming machine body, or appearance of objects near the gaming machine A change in the state that occurs in the vicinity of the gaming machine main body or the gaming machine with the action is exemplified. Further, examples of the “state detection unit” in the gaming machine 2 include sensors capable of detecting an object such as the impact sensor 80, the magnetic sensor, and the optical sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) in the above embodiment.

  In the gaming machine 2, “detecting a change in state” by the state detection means means a change in state (vibration such as vibration or impact, a change in magnetic strength, an object, A device (sensor) that not only detects that a state change has occurred in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine by processing inside the gaming machine based on a signal resulting from the ) Is intended to include that the gaming machine receives a detection result indicating that a change in state in the vicinity of the gaming machine main body or the gaming machine has been detected.

  Further, in the game progress restricting means of the gaming machine 2, “restricting the progress of the game based on the detection of the change in the state by the state detecting means” means “the state change by the state detecting means. Not only to limit the progress of the game each time it is detected, but also to “predetermined significant change in the state detected by examining the change in the state detected by the state detection means” It is intended to include limiting the progress of the game if it is a change (eg, a change in state detected under a given situation).

  The gaming machine 1 or 2 includes a launching unit that launches the game medium used for the game, and the game progress restricting unit includes a launch prohibiting unit that prohibits the launching of the game medium by the launching unit. A gaming machine 3 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine 3, when a state change in the main body of the gaming machine or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means, the launching means (a part of the game progress restriction means) is launched by the firing prohibition means based on the detection. Is prohibited from firing game media, thereby limiting the progress of the game.

  Therefore, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the launch of the gaming medium is prohibited, so the progress of the game is substantially Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent a large amount of game media from being discharged due to an illegal act of changing the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machines 1 to 3, the game progress limiting means includes a distribution limiting means for suppressing distribution of the game media to the specific area by the distribution means.

  According to the gaming machine 4, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting unit, the distribution limiting unit (a part of the game progress limiting unit) is based on the detection. The distribution of the game medium to the specific area is suppressed, thereby limiting the progress of the game.

  Therefore, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the distribution of the gaming media to the specific area by the distributing means is suppressed. In addition, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an advantageous state due to the distribution of game media to a specific area by the distribution means, and prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out due to fraudulent acts that change the state of the game machine itself or in the vicinity of the game machine it can.

  In the gaming machine 4, the game machine 4 includes the specific area, the normal area, and the sorting unit, and an entrance through which the game medium can pass, and a first position that allows or allows the game medium to pass through the entrance. A prize-winning device including a movable piece that can take a second position that makes it difficult or impossible to enter the game medium into the entrance; and A gaming machine 5 comprising first distribution limiting means for positioning the movable piece in the winning device at the second position when a change is detected.

  According to the gaming machine 5, when a state change in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means, the first in the distribution limiting means (part of the game progress limiting means) is detected based on the detection. The position of the movable piece provided at the entrance of the winning device including the specific area, the normal area, and the sorting means is made difficult or impossible to enter the game medium by the distribution restricting means. 2 position).

  Therefore, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, it is difficult to pass the gaming medium to the entrance of the winning device including the distributing means. Or, since it is impossible, distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution means is suppressed, and occurrence of an advantageous state due to distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution means can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out due to an unauthorized act of changing the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine 4 or 5, the distribution means includes a normal guide unit that guides the game medium to the normal region, a specific guide unit that guides the game medium to the specific region, and the specific guide unit or the normal guide. An inflow portion that allows the game medium to flow into either the specific guide portion or the normal guide portion, and a relative position that changes a relative position between the inflow portion and the specific guide portion or the normal guide portion. The distribution limiting means is configured to include a relative position between the inflow portion and the specific guide portion or the normal guide portion when a change in the state is detected by the state detection means. The second distribution restricting means for changing by the relative position changing means at a position where the inflow from the inflow portion to the specific region is impossible or difficult is configured. Tricks machine 6.

  According to the gaming machine 6, when a change in state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means, the second in the distribution restriction means (part of the game progress restriction means) is detected based on the detection. The distribution restricting means causes a specific guide part for guiding the game medium to the specific area, a normal guide part for guiding the game medium to the normal area, and the game medium flowing into either the specific guide part or the normal guide part. The relative position to the inflow portion is changed to a position where the inflow of the game medium from the inflow portion to the specific area is impossible or difficult by the relative position changing means.

  Therefore, when a change in state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the relative position between the inflow portion and the specific guide portion or the normal guide portion is Since the inflow of the game medium from the inflow part to the specific area is impossible or difficult, the distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution unit is suppressed, and the distribution medium distributes the game medium to the specific area. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of an advantageous state due to being performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out due to an unauthorized act of changing the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine 4 or 5, the distribution means includes a rotating body having a normal guide portion for guiding the game medium to the normal area and a specific guide portion for guiding the game medium to the specific area around a rotation axis. Rotation drive means for rotating the rotator, and an inflow part for flowing the game medium into either the specific guide part or the normal guide part in the rotator, the distribution limiting means, When the change of the state is detected by the state detection unit, the rotary body is driven by the rotation driving unit, and the position of the specific guide unit is not allowed to flow from the inflow unit to the specific guide unit. Or the game machine 7 characterized by including the 3rd distribution limitation means made into a difficult position.

  According to the gaming machine 7, when a change in state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting unit, the third in the distribution limiting unit (part of the game progress limiting unit) is detected based on the detection. By the rotation limiting means, the rotary body having a normal guide part for guiding the game medium to the normal area and a specific guide part for guiding the game medium to the specific area around the rotation axis is rotated by the rotation drive means. The position of the specific guide portion is set to a position where the inflow from the inflow portion to the specific guide portion is impossible or difficult.

  Therefore, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the position of the specific guide unit on the rotating body is changed from the inflow unit to the specific guide. Since the inflow to the part is impossible or difficult, the distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution means is suppressed, and the advantageous state associated with the distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution means is suppressed. Occurrence can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out due to an unauthorized act of changing the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the game progress limiting means includes a random number counter value acquisition prohibiting means for prohibiting acquisition of the value of the random number counter by the counter acquiring means. Machine 8.

  According to the gaming machine 8, when a change in state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means, based on the detection, random number counter value acquisition prohibiting means (part of the game progress limiting means) This prohibits the acquisition of the value of the random number counter, thereby limiting the progress of the game.

  Therefore, if a change in state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the acquisition of the value of the random number counter related to the profit lottery is prohibited, Even if the game media may pass through a predetermined location that triggers the profit lottery while the progress of the game is restricted, it is ensured that the lottery result that can generate the advantageous state is obtained by the profit lottery means. Can be banned. As a result, the occurrence of an advantageous state can be surely prevented, and a large amount of game media can be reliably prevented from being discharged by an illegal act that changes the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, the game progress restricting means replaces the acquisition of the value of the random number counter by the counter value acquisition means when the game medium passes a predetermined location, The profit lottery means is acquired by the outlier acquisition means while the progress of the game is restricted by the game progress restriction means. The outlier acquisition means is configured to acquire a predetermined value that cannot generate an advantageous state. A gaming machine 9 characterized in that a lottery of profits for the passage is performed based on the obtained value.

  According to the gaming machine 9, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting unit, the outlier acquisition unit (part of the game progress limiting unit) is advantageous based on the detection. A predetermined value that cannot generate a state is acquired, thereby limiting the progress of the game.

  Therefore, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, a result that can generate an advantageous state by lottery by the profit lottery means is obtained. Therefore, even if the game medium passes through a predetermined location that triggers the profit lottery while the progress of the game is restricted, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of an advantageous state. It is possible to reliably prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out due to an illegal act of changing the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 9, when a change in the state is detected by the state detection means, a game state storage means for storing the contents of the game at the detection time and a game progress restriction means by the game progress restriction means A gaming machine comprising: return means for returning the content of the game to the content of the game stored in the game state storage means when a predetermined operation is performed after the progress is restricted 10.

  According to the gaming machine 10, when a state change is detected by the state detection means, the contents of the game at the detection time are stored in the game state storage means. When a predetermined operation is performed after the progress of the game is restricted by the game progress restricting means, the contents of the game are restored to the contents of the game stored in the game state storage means by the return means.

  Therefore, when the state change detected by the state detection means is unrelated to fraud (for example, when the pachinko machine is shaken during management by the game hall manager, or when a regular game is being executed Even if a part of the player's body suddenly hits the pachinko machine, etc.), in such a case, the administrator of the game hall performs a predetermined legitimate operation, The contents of the game at the time when the state change is detected by the state detection means can be restored.

  Therefore, it is possible to suppress the loss of the legitimate player's profit when the progress of the game is restricted despite being unrelated to the fraud.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, a notification means capable of performing visual and / or auditory notification, and a notification by the notification means is executed when a change in the state is detected by the state detection means. A gaming machine 11 comprising notification signal output means for outputting a control signal.

  According to the gaming machine 11, when a change in state is detected by the state detection means, a control signal for executing notification by the notification means is output by the notification signal output means. Or an audible notification is performed.

  Therefore, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, not only the progress of the game is restricted but also the visual means by the notifying means And / or since an audible notification (for example, voice, lamp lighting, video, etc.) is given, a suitable fraud countermeasure can be realized.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 11, when a change in the state is detected by the state detection unit, management that outputs a control signal to a management unit that is provided outside the gaming machine and manages the gaming machine A gaming machine comprising a signal output means.

  According to the gaming machine 12, when a change in the state is detected by the state detection means, the control signal is provided outside the gaming machine by the management signal output means to the management means for managing the gaming machine. Is output.

  Therefore, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, management means for managing the gaming machine (for example, an external device such as a hall computer) Since the control signal is output to the management device), it is possible to make the management means recognize the suspicion of fraud.

  In this way, since the management means can recognize the suspected fraud, for example, the display device connected to the management means can be used to notify the suspected fraud, or via the management means, It is possible to take a countermeasure against fraud by the management means, such as notifying the mobile terminal held by the administrator of the suspected fraud, together with the restriction of the progress of the game, so that a suitable fraud countermeasure can be realized.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 12, a game situation grasping means for grasping a game situation, a change in the state detected by the state detection means, and a game situation grasped by the game situation grasping means A state determination unit that determines that the change in the state detected by the state detection unit is a significant change in a predetermined situation, and the game progress restriction unit is detected by the state detection unit. The gaming machine 13 is characterized in that the progress of the game is limited when the state determination means determines that the change in the state is a significant change.

  According to the gaming machine 13, when the predetermined state is detected by the state detecting unit, if the gaming state grasped by the gaming state grasping unit is in the predetermined state, the state detected by the state detecting unit is The state determination means determines that the change is a significant change that can be suspected of an abnormality caused by an illegal act.

  By the way, in the case of a gaming machine in which the amount of game value gained by a player changes depending on whether the game medium is sorted into a specific area or a normal area by the sorting means, The application of vibrations and impacts to the gaming machine body by acts such as hitting and pushing, and the behavior operation of game media using magnetic materials, etc., result in advantageous distribution of game media to the distribution means Depending on the purpose, the game is often performed in a specific situation (for example, a situation in which a game medium is in the vicinity of the sorting means).

  In response to this situation, according to the gaming machine 13, the gaming situation is a situation where there is a high possibility that an illegal act will be executed (for example, a situation where a gaming medium is likely to be in the vicinity of the sorting means). Since the change in the predetermined state detected by the state detection means is determined to be a significant state change that can be suspected of cheating, a significant change in the detected state is suspected of cheating It is possible to reliably distinguish whether or not it is a change.

  As a result, a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine caused by fraud (for example, a gaming machine as a result of vibrations or shocks generated in the gaming machine main body due to fraudulent acts or fraudulent acts using magnetic materials) (Such as an increase in the magnetic strength received by the player or an approach of an object to the gaming machine accompanying the execution of an illegal act) can be detected with certainty.

  In addition, as the “predetermined situation” that is a condition for determining that the state change detected by the state detection unit is a significant change by the state determination unit, for example, there is a possibility that the game medium is in the vicinity of the distribution unit. Examples include situations where there is a high possibility that fraudulent acts will be executed (e.g., fraudulent acts are likely to be executed). Here, as a situation where there is a high possibility that the game medium is in the vicinity of the distribution means, specifically, a situation where a game medium exists in a predetermined monitoring area including at least the distribution means, or a predetermined condition including at least the distribution means A situation in which entry of a game medium into a monitoring area is easier than in a normal state (for example, in the case where entry of a game medium into the monitoring area is possible only from an entrance that is opened and closed by an opening / closing member, such an opening / closing member Is open).

  In the gaming machine 13, a winning device including the specific area, the normal area, and the sorting unit, and including an entrance through which the game medium can pass and an exit through which the game medium can be discharged, and the entrance An entry number counting means for counting the number of game media that have passed through, an emission number counting means discharged from the outlet, a number counted by the entry number counting means, and a number counted by the discharge number counting means And a remaining number counting means for counting the number of the game media remaining in the winning device, wherein the state determining means detects a change in the state by the state detecting means, and the remaining number When the counting means indicates that the game medium remains in the winning device, it is determined that the change in the state detected by the state detecting means is a significant change. That the gaming machine 14.

  According to the gaming machine 14, the number of game media remaining in the winning device having the specific area, the normal area, and the distributing means is counted by the remaining number counting means. In addition, the remaining number counting by the remaining number counting means is counted by the number counted by the entering number counting means (that is, the number of game media that have passed through the entrance and entered the winning device) and the discharged number counting means. Based on the number (that is, the number of game media discharged from the winning device through the exit).

  Generally, in a situation where game media remain in a winning device having a specific area, a normal area, and a distribution means, as a fraudulent act by a fraudulent person, the game machine main body is subjected to an act such as hitting or pushing a gaming machine. In many cases, vibration and impact are applied, and behavioral operation of a game medium using a magnetic material is performed. Therefore, in a situation where gaming media remain in such a winning device, that is, in a situation where gaming media remains in the vicinity of the distributing means because gaming media remain in the winning device, the gaming machine main body is strongly suspected. Or, if a change in state in the vicinity of a gaming machine is detected, it is determined that the change in state is a significant change that can be suspected of fraud, so whether or not the detected state change is suspected of fraud Can be reliably distinguished.

  As a result, it is possible to reliably detect changes in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine (for example, shaking such as vibration or shock, change in magnetic strength, approach of an object, etc.) caused by fraud. Damage to the amusement hall can be reliably suppressed by the act.

  A gaming machine 15 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  The gaming machine 16 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 17 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  In a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a game medium, a random number counter, a counter updating means for updating the random number counter, and the value of the random number counter when the game medium passes through a predetermined location. When the counter value acquisition means to acquire, the profit lottery means for drawing profits based on the value of the random number counter acquired by the counter value acquisition means, and the profit lottery means to obtain the first result, First advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state, a specific region, a normal region different from the specific region, and the normal region or the specific region After the second result is obtained by the distribution means for distributing the game medium and the profit lottery means, the game medium is moved forward by the distribution by the distribution means. The second advantageous state generating means for generating the advantageous state when passing through the specific area, the state detecting means for detecting a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or the gaming machine, and the state detecting means A gaming machine A1 comprising a game progress restricting means for restricting the progress of the game based on detection of a change in state.

  According to the gaming machine A1, the value of the random number counter updated by the counter updating unit is acquired by the counter value acquiring unit when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and the acquired value (the random number counter) Based on the value), the lottery of profit is performed by the profit lottery means. Here, when the first result is obtained as the lottery result by the profit lottery means, an advantageous state is generated by the first advantageous state generating means, and the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. It is said.

  On the other hand, when the second result is obtained as the lottery result by the profit lottery means, the game medium is then assigned to the specific area by distributing the game medium to either the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means. If it is distributed, the advantageous state is generated by the second advantageous state generating means, and the gaming state is made more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  The “game state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state”, that is, the “advantage state” is, for example, a state where a large amount of prize balls can be obtained compared to the normal state (so-called jackpot state) , A state in which the probability that a big hit will occur compared to the normal state (so-called probabilistic state), the opening time and the number of times of opening of the opening / closing member associated with the entrance to which a prize ball is given by entering (winning) is normal The state increased compared to Moreover, the state which can transfer to the advantageous state illustrated above with conditions, for example, the state which will be transferred to the above-described advantageous state if the game medium passes through the specific area after that, is also included.

  By the way, in the case of a gaming machine in which the amount of game value acquired by a player can be changed depending on whether the game medium is distributed to a specific area or a normal area by the distribution means, the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means itself For example, fraudulent acts that change the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine (for example, applying vibration or shock to the gaming machine main body by acts such as hitting or pushing the gaming machine, In many cases, a game medium behavior operation using a body is performed. Therefore, there is a strong suspicion that the change in the state detected by the state detection means in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is caused by fraud.

  In response to this situation, according to the gaming machine A1, when a change in state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means, the progress of the game is restricted by the game progress restricting means based on the detection. Is done. That is, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means and there is a strong suspicion of cheating, the progress of the game is limited, so the gaming medium that is paid out by cheating The amount of the game can be kept to a minimum, and damage to the game hall due to fraudulent acts can be minimized. In particular, when the restriction on the progress of the game is the stop or prohibition of the progress of the game, it is possible to reliably prevent the game medium from being paid out due to an illegal act.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine A1, an illegal act that results in advantageous distribution of the game media by the distributing means to itself (that is, an illegal action that unfairly generates the advantageous state generated by the second advantageous state generating means). On the other hand, it is possible to respond by restricting the progress of the game, and it is possible to suitably cope with such fraud.

  In the gaming machine A1, the “change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine” for detecting whether or not a change has occurred by the state detection means is, for example, a shake (vibration, aggression, etc.) Fraud by fraudsters, such as changes in the amount of occurrence or shaking, changes in magnetic strength received by the gaming machine body, generation of magnetic fields near the gaming machine, approaching objects to the gaming machine body, or appearance of objects near the gaming machine A change in the state that occurs in the vicinity of the gaming machine main body or the gaming machine with the action is exemplified. Examples of the “state detection means” in the gaming machine A1 include sensors capable of detecting an object such as the impact sensor 80, the magnetic sensor, and the optical sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) in the above embodiment.

  Further, in the gaming machine A1, “detecting a change in state” by the state detection means means a change in state (vibration such as vibration or impact, a change in magnetic strength, an object, A device (sensor) that not only detects that a state change has occurred in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine by processing inside the gaming machine based on a signal resulting from the ) Is intended to include that the gaming machine receives a detection result indicating that a change in state in the vicinity of the gaming machine main body or the gaming machine has been detected.

  Further, in the game progress restricting means of the gaming machine A1, “the progress of the game is restricted based on the detection of the change in the state by the state detecting means” means that “the state change by the state detecting means Not only to limit the progress of the game each time it is detected, but also to “predetermined significant change in the state detected by examining the change in the state detected by the state detection means” It is intended to include limiting the progress of the game if it is a change (eg, a change in state detected under a given situation).

  A specific area, a normal area different from the specific area, a distribution unit that distributes the game medium to the normal area or the specific area, and the game medium that has passed the specific area by distribution by the distribution unit And a second advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game using the game medium, a random number counter; Counter updating means for updating the random number counter, counter value obtaining means for obtaining the value of the random number counter when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and the counter value obtaining means obtained by the counter value obtaining means. The profit lottery means for drawing the profit based on the value of the random number counter, and when the predetermined result is obtained by the profit lottery means, Regardless of the distribution by the distribution means, the first advantageous state generating means for generating the advantageous state, the state detecting means for detecting a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine, and the state detecting means A gaming machine A2 comprising game progress restriction means for restricting the progress of the game based on detection of the change in the state.

  According to the gaming machine A2, when the game medium is distributed to the specific area by the distribution means by the distribution means to the specific area or the normal area, the advantageous state is generated by the second advantageous state generation means. As a result, the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  On the other hand, the value of the random number counter updated by the counter updating unit is acquired by the counter value acquiring unit when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and is based on the acquired value (value of the random number counter). Thus, the profit lottery is performed by the profit lottery means. Here, when a predetermined result is obtained as the lottery result by the profit lottery means, regardless of the distribution by the distribution means, the advantageous state is generated by the first advantageous state generation means, and the gaming state is changed to the normal state. Compared to this, it is advantageous for the player.

  The “game state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state”, that is, the “advantage state” is, for example, a state where a large amount of prize balls can be obtained compared to the normal state (so-called jackpot state) , A state in which the probability that a big hit will occur compared to the normal state (so-called probabilistic state), the opening time and the number of times of opening of the opening / closing member associated with the entrance to which a prize ball is given by entering (winning) is normal The state increased compared to

  By the way, in the case of a gaming machine in which the amount of game value acquired by a player can be changed depending on whether the game medium is distributed to a specific area or a normal area by the distribution means, the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means itself For example, fraudulent acts that change the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine (for example, applying vibration or shock to the gaming machine main body by acts such as hitting or pushing the gaming machine, In many cases, a game medium behavior operation using a body is performed. Therefore, there is a strong suspicion that the change in the state detected by the state detection means in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is caused by fraud.

  In response to such circumstances, according to the gaming machine A2, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means, the progress of the game is restricted by the game progress restricting means based on the detection. Is done. That is, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means and there is a strong suspicion of cheating, the progress of the game is limited, so the gaming medium that is paid out by cheating The amount of the game can be kept to a minimum, and damage to the game hall due to fraudulent acts can be minimized. In particular, when the restriction on the progress of the game is the stop or prohibition of the progress of the game, it is possible to reliably prevent the game medium from being paid out due to an illegal act.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine A2, an illegal act that results in advantageous distribution of the game media by the distributing means to itself (that is, an illegal action that unfairly generates the advantageous state generated by the second advantageous state generating means). On the other hand, it is possible to respond by restricting the progress of the game, and it is possible to suitably cope with such fraud.

  In the gaming machine A2, as the “change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine” for detecting whether or not a change has occurred by the state detecting means, for example, the shaking (vibration, strike, etc.) in the gaming machine main body Fraud by fraudsters, such as changes in the amount of occurrence or shaking, changes in magnetic strength received by the gaming machine body, generation of magnetic fields near the gaming machine, approaching objects to the gaming machine body, or appearance of objects near the gaming machine A change in the state that occurs in the vicinity of the gaming machine main body or the gaming machine with the action is exemplified. Examples of the “state detection means” in the gaming machine A2 include sensors capable of detecting an object such as the impact sensor 80, the magnetic sensor, and the optical sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) in the above embodiment.

  Further, in the gaming machine A2, “detecting a change in state” by the state detection means means a change in state (vibration such as vibration or impact, a change in magnetic strength, an object, A device (sensor) that not only detects that a state change has occurred in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine by processing inside the gaming machine based on a signal resulting from the ) Is intended to include that the gaming machine receives a detection result indicating that a change in state in the vicinity of the gaming machine main body or the gaming machine has been detected.

  Further, in the game progress restricting means of the gaming machine A2, “the progress of the game is restricted based on the detection of the change in the state by the state detecting means” means “the state change by the state detecting means. Not only to limit the progress of the game each time it is detected, but also to “predetermined significant change in the state detected by examining the change in the state detected by the state detection means” It is intended to include limiting the progress of the game if it is a change (eg, a change in state detected under a given situation).

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A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine in which a center role (variable winning device) is provided at a substantially central portion of the gaming board is known (for example, JP 2003-062217 A). In this type of gaming machine, the center role is generally a ball entrance that is the entrance of the variable prize apparatus, and an opening and closing member that is attached to the entrance and opens or closes the entrance. A ball detection switch for detecting that the ball enters the center role from the ball entrance, a V zone (specific region) to which the ball that has entered the center role is distributed, and a normal region are configured. Yes.
The opening / closing member associated with the entrance is opened when the ball enters the start opening formed at, for example, the left and right and the center of the lower part of the game board. Here, when a ball enters the center role from the entrance with the opening and closing member opened, the entered ball is detected by the entrance detection switch, and a prize ball as a game value is paid out. .
In addition, the ball that has entered the center combination is configured to be distributed to either the V zone, which is a specific area, or the normal area by a distribution structure (distribution unit) provided therein. As a result of the distribution by the distribution structure, when a ball entered into the center role is distributed to the V zone within a predetermined time, a big hit state in which a large amount of prize balls as game value can be paid out occurs. To do. In other words, in such a case, a transition is made to a gaming state in which a gaming value more advantageous to the player can be given.
On the other hand, using a sorting member such as Kroon or Stage, the ball can be assigned to either a normal area or a specific area that generates a big hit state, and the amount of game value acquired by the player can be changed according to the result of the allocation Gaming machines such as pachinko machines are also known.
In the case of a gaming machine that executes a game in which the gaming value acquired by the player can be changed using structural (mechanical) sorting, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, an intentional action (for example, There is a risk that the ball distribution may be manipulated by intentionally shaking the pachinko machine to give vibration or impact. For example, when a ball hits a pachinko machine when it reaches a position where it can easily enter the V zone, the ball is deliberately entered into the V zone, or when a ball is likely to enter the normal area, There is a risk of temporarily blocking entry into the area.
Therefore, for example, the ball is deliberately distributed to the V zone by intentionally swinging or impacting the pachinko machine (for example, applying vibration or impact by hitting or tilting). Various fraudulent acts such as cheating (so-called doggy) that generates a big hit and pays out a large amount of game media are rampant, and such fraudulent acts can cause a large loss to the game hall (hall). It was.
As a countermeasure against such injustice, an acceleration sensor is installed in a gaming machine, and when such a sensor detects a shake (for example, vibration or impact), it is informed to the outside by lighting of a lamp or sound output. It is said that.
However, even if the above-mentioned notification is performed when the above-described abnormality is detected, there is a problem that such notification is overlooked and there is a possibility that an illegal act is completed.
This technical idea has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately cope with fraud.
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In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 is capable of executing a game using a game medium, and includes a random number counter, counter updating means for updating the random number counter, and the game medium. Counter value acquisition means for acquiring the value of the random number counter when passing through a predetermined location, and profit lottery means for performing profit lottery based on the value of the random number counter acquired by the counter value acquisition means When the first result is obtained by the profit lottery means, the first advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state, a specific area, and the specific After obtaining the second result by the profit lottery means, the distribution means for distributing the game media to the normal area different from the area, either the normal area or the specific area, and the allocation A second advantageous state generating means for generating the advantageous state when the game medium passes through the specific area by distribution by the distribution means, and a state for detecting a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine A detecting means, a game progress restricting means for restricting the progress of the game based on the change in the state detected by the state detecting means, and the counter during the game progress restricting by the game progress restricting means. Counter updating permission means for permitting updating of the random number counter by the updating means.
The gaming machine of the technical idea 2 includes a launching unit that launches the game medium used for the game in the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, and the game progress limiting unit is configured to launch the gaming medium by the launching unit. It is configured to include launch prohibiting means for prohibiting.
The gaming machine of technical idea 3 is the gaming machine of technical idea 1 or 2, wherein the game progress restriction means includes distribution restriction means for suppressing distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution means. Composed.
The gaming machine of technical idea 4 is the gaming machine of technical idea 3, and includes the specific area, the normal area, and the sorting means, an entrance through which the gaming medium can pass, and the game to the entrance. A winning device comprising a movable piece capable of taking a first position that facilitates or enables passage of the medium and a second position that makes it difficult or impossible to enter the game medium into the entrance; The distribution limiting unit includes a first distribution limiting unit that positions the movable piece in the winning device at the second position when a change in the state is detected by the state detection unit.
The gaming machine of technical idea 5 is a gaming machine of technical idea 3 or 4, and the distribution means guides the gaming medium to the normal area and the normal area for guiding the gaming medium to the normal area. An inflow portion for flowing the game medium into either the specific guide portion or the normal guide portion according to a relative position between the specific guide portion and the specific guide portion or the normal guide portion; the inflow portion; and the specific guide portion Or a relative position changing unit that changes a relative position with respect to the normal guide unit, and the distribution limiting unit is configured to detect the change in the state when the state detecting unit detects the change in the state. A second sorting restriction member that changes the relative position with respect to the specific guide portion or the normal guide portion to a position where the inflow from the inflow portion to the specific region is impossible or difficult by the relative position changing means. Configured to include a.
A gaming machine of technical idea 6 is a game in which, in any of the gaming machines of technical ideas 1 to 5, when the change of the state is detected by the state detection means, the game content at the detection time is stored. A return that restores the contents of the game to the contents of the game stored in the game state storage means when a predetermined operation is performed after the progress of the game is restricted by the state storage means and the game progress restriction means Means.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, the value of the random number counter updated by the counter updating unit is acquired by the counter value acquiring unit when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and the acquired value Based on (the value of the random number counter), profit lottery is performed by the profit lottery means. Here, when the first result is obtained as the lottery result by the profit lottery means, an advantageous state is generated by the first advantageous state generating means, and the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. It is said.
On the other hand, when the second result is obtained as the lottery result by the profit lottery means, the game medium is then assigned to the specific area by distributing the game medium to either the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means. If it is distributed, the advantageous state is generated by the second advantageous state generating means, and the gaming state is made more advantageous to the player than the normal state.
The “game state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state”, that is, the “advantage state” is, for example, a state where a large amount of prize balls can be obtained compared to the normal state (so-called jackpot state) , A state in which the probability that a big hit will occur compared to the normal state (so-called probabilistic state), the opening time and the number of times of opening of the opening / closing member associated with the entrance to which a prize ball is given by entering (winning) is normal The state increased compared to Moreover, the state which can transfer to the advantageous state illustrated above with conditions, for example, the state which will be transferred to the above-described advantageous state if the game medium passes through the specific area after that, is also included.
By the way, in the case of a gaming machine in which the amount of game value acquired by a player can be changed depending on whether the game medium is distributed to a specific area or a normal area by the distribution means, the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means itself For example, fraudulent acts that change the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine (for example, applying vibration or shock to the gaming machine main body by acts such as hitting or pushing the gaming machine, In many cases, a game medium behavior operation using a body is performed. Therefore, there is a strong suspicion that the change in the state detected by the state detection means in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is caused by fraud.
In response to such circumstances, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, when a change in state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means, the game progress restricting means is used based on the detection. Progress is limited. That is, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means and there is a strong suspicion of cheating, the progress of the game is limited, so the gaming medium that is paid out by cheating The amount of the game can be kept to a minimum, and damage to the game hall due to fraudulent acts can be minimized. In particular, when the restriction on the progress of the game is the stop or prohibition of the progress of the game, it is possible to reliably prevent the game medium from being paid out due to an illegal act.
Further, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, even when the progress of the game is restricted by the game progress restricting means, the counter update permitting means permits the update of the random number counter by the counter updating means. The random number counter is continuously updated as time passes by the counter updating means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized person from reading the value of the random number counter, aiming at the time when the update of the random number counter is stopped.
By the way, an illegal board that generates an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) for a gaming machine that performs a lottery to determine whether or not to generate an advantageous state based on the value of a random number counter that is updated every time as time elapses. There is an illegal act using a so-called hanging board. In such an illegal act, the value of the random number counter is illegally read by an illegal connection, and based on the read value, the timing at which the value of the random number counter indicates a predetermined value for generating an advantageous state is found, and the advantageous state is determined. An illegal signal is output from an illegal board (hanging board) attached to the gaming machine at a timing indicating a value to be generated, and an advantageous state is illegally generated.
On the other hand, in the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, since the value of the random number counter is continuously updated even while the progress of the game is restricted by the game progress restricting means, it becomes difficult for the fraudster to read the random number counter illegally. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act due to an unauthorized attachment of the hanging board.
As described above, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, an illegal act (that is, an advantageous state generated by the second advantageous state generating unit) that results in advantageous distribution of the game medium by the distributing unit to itself. Unauthorized fraud) can be handled not only by restricting the progress of the game, but also by updating the random number counter while the progress of the game is restricted, resulting in fraud resulting from unauthorized reading of the random number counter value. It is also possible to deal with an act (that is, an illegal act that unfairly generates an advantageous state generated by the first advantageous state generating means). Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, there is an effect that it is possible to appropriately cope with various frauds.
In the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, the “change in the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine” for detecting whether or not a change has occurred by the state detection means is, for example, a swing (vibration or vibration in the gaming machine body) Fraud, etc.) A change in state that occurs in the vicinity of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine due to an illegal act by the actor is given. Examples of the “state detection means” in the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 include sensors capable of detecting an object such as an impact sensor, a magnetic sensor, and an optical sensor (for example, an infrared sensor).
Further, in the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, “detecting a change in state” by the state detection means means a change in the state output from the detection device (sensor) (vibration such as vibration or impact, or magnetic strength). In addition to detecting changes in the state of the gaming machine itself and in the vicinity of the gaming machine, it is possible to detect changes in the state based on signals caused by changes and proximity of objects) It is intended to include that the gaming machine receives a detection result indicating that a change in state in the vicinity of the gaming machine main body or the gaming machine has been detected by such a device (sensor).
Further, in the game progress restriction means of the gaming machine according to the technical idea 1, “the progress of the game is restricted based on the detection of the change in the state by the state detection means” means “by the state detection means. Not only to limit the progress of the game each time a change in the state is detected, but also to check the change in the state detected by the state detection means, It is intended to include “restricting the progress of a game when it is a significant state change (eg, a state change detected under a given situation)”.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, the following effect is produced. When a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means, the launching means (part of the game progress restricting means) prohibits the launching of the game medium by the launching means based on the detection. This limits the progress of the game.
Therefore, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the launch of the gaming medium is prohibited, so the progress of the game is substantially Thus, there is an effect that it is possible to reliably prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out due to an illegal act of changing the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 or 2, the following effect is produced. When a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means, based on the detection, the distribution restriction means (part of the game progress restriction means) moves to the specific area of the game medium by the distribution means. Distribution is suppressed, thereby restricting the progress of the game.
Therefore, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the distribution of the gaming media to the specific area by the distributing means is suppressed. In addition, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an advantageous state due to the distribution of game media to a specific area by the distribution means, and prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out due to fraudulent acts that change the state of the game machine itself or in the vicinity of the game machine There is an effect that can be done.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 4, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the technical idea 3, the following effect is produced. If a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means, the first determination restriction means in the distribution restriction means (a part of the game progress restriction means) is specified based on the detection. The movable piece provided at the entrance of the winning device including the area, the normal area, and the distribution means is positioned at a position (second position) that makes it difficult or impossible for the game medium to enter the entrance.
Therefore, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, it is difficult to pass the gaming medium to the entrance of the winning device including the distributing means. Or, since it is impossible, distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution means is suppressed, and occurrence of an advantageous state due to distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution means can be suppressed. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent a large amount of game media from being discharged due to an unauthorized act of changing the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 5, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the technical idea 3 or 4, the following effect is produced. If a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means, based on the detection, the identification is made by the second distribution restriction means in the distribution restriction means (part of the game progress restriction means) Relative position of a specific guide part for guiding the game medium to the area or a normal guide part for guiding the game medium to the normal area and an inflow part for flowing the game medium into either the specific guide part or the normal guide part Is changed to a position where the inflow of the game medium from the inflow portion to the specific area is impossible or difficult by the relative position changing means.
Therefore, when a change in state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detection means and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the relative position between the inflow portion and the specific guide portion or the normal guide portion is Since the inflow of the game medium from the inflow part to the specific area is impossible or difficult, the distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution unit is suppressed, and the distribution medium distributes the game medium to the specific area. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of an advantageous state due to being performed. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent a large amount of game media from being discharged due to an unauthorized act of changing the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 6, in addition to the effect produced by any of the gaming machines 1 to 5, the following effect is produced. When a change in state is detected by the state detection means, the game content at the detection time is stored in the game state storage means. When a predetermined operation is performed after the progress of the game is restricted by the game progress restricting means, the contents of the game are restored to the contents of the game stored in the game state storage means by the return means.
Therefore, when the state change detected by the state detection means is unrelated to fraud (for example, when the pachinko machine is shaken during management by the game hall manager, or when a regular game is being executed Even if a part of the player's body suddenly hits the pachinko machine, etc.), in such a case, the administrator of the game hall performs a predetermined legitimate operation, The contents of the game at the time when the state change is detected by the state detection means can be restored.
Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress the loss of the profits of the legitimate player when the progress of the game is restricted despite being unrelated to the fraud.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
33 Prize winning variable device (area distribution means)
33b4a V guide (specific area)
33b4b Non-V guide (region different from the specific region)
33b6 Rotating body (sorting means)
33b8 V winning detection switch (specific area)
216 Collection passage (area different from specific area)
323 RAM erase switch (operation means)
503d random number counter (random number counter)
S401 (profit lottery means)
S406 (Profit lottery means)
S409 (profit lottery means)
S526 (Counter value acquisition means)
S601 (Counter update means)
S603: Yes ( Acquisition non-execution means)

Claims (2)

An area distribution means comprising a specific area, an area different from the specific area, and a distribution means for distributing game media to any area;
In a gaming machine comprising: means for generating a first gaming state that is advantageous to a player as compared to a normal state when the gaming medium passes through the specific area by sorting by the sorting unit;
A random number counter,
Counter updating means for updating the random number counter;
Counter value acquisition means for acquiring the value of the random number counter when the game medium passes through a predetermined location;
Profit lottery means for performing profit lottery based on the value of the random number counter acquired by the counter value acquisition means;
Means for generating a second gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state when the first result is obtained by the profit lottery means;
Magnetic detection means for detecting magnetism in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine;
Based on that the magnetism is detected by the magnetism detection unit, updating of the random number counter by the counter updating means while continuing, acquiring the acquisition of values of the random number counter by the counter value acquisition means non-execution not Execution means;
Means for allowing the area distribution means to accept a game medium after obtaining the second result by the profit lottery means;
A gaming machine comprising: operating means operated to cancel non-execution of acquisition of the value of the random number counter by the counter value acquisition means by the acquisition non-execution means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

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