JP6593807B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a push button that can be operated by a player on the front surface of a gaming machine main body, for example.

  As a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, for example, in the case of a pachinko machine, a push button that can be operated by a player is provided on the front surface of a supply tray for supplying game balls to a launching device. There is a thing (for example, patent document 1). The push button is used to cause a special effect display to be executed in the symbol display device by being pushed in at a predetermined timing during a so-called reach effect or the like, and contributes to an improvement in game play. In addition, it has been devised that the push button can be lit in various colors.

JP 2008-513 A

  However, the conventional gaming machine has a problem related to notification of occurrence of an abnormality such as opening of a frame member attached to the machine frame so as to be openable and closable.

  Therefore, the present invention is intended to provide a gaming machine that can solve the problems of conventional gaming machines.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention includes a machine frame that supports the main body and a frame member that is attached to the machine frame so as to be openable and closable. A gaming machine comprising a game board having a game area in which a game ball flows down on a front surface and a storage member for storing a game ball to be driven into the game area, wherein the open / closed state of the frame member is detected An opening / closing detecting means for detecting, a vibration detecting means for detecting presence / absence of vibration of the gaming machine, a full detecting means for detecting fullness of the storage member, a speaker for informing surroundings of an abnormality, and the opening / closing detecting means The opening of the frame member, the vibration in the gaming machine using the vibration detection means, and the fullness of the storage member can be detected using the full detection means, respectively, and the open / close detection means and the vibration detection means ,as well as Serial full detection means is provided with an abnormality control means for actuating the speaker in response to a detection result by said abnormal control means, opening of the frame member, the vibration, and any of the full of the storage member When one of them is detected, the speaker is operated in a manner capable of determining which one of the opening of the frame member, the vibration, and the fullness of the storage member is detected, and the opening of the frame member and the When both the storage member fullness is detected, the speaker is operated in a manner capable of determining that the opening of the frame member is detected, and both the vibration and the storage member fullness are detected. When, by operating the speaker at distinguishable manner that the vibration is detected, further, in order to notify that the opening of the frame member is detected, the frame member is open When in the release state, actuates the speaker for at least a first notification time, the first aspect comprising thereby sounding a predetermined abnormality message, if the first notification time has passed without the open, While the speaker is operated in the fourth mode in which the alarm sound of the abnormal message is stopped , when the closing of the frame member is detected after the opening of the frame member is detected, the speaker When changing the operation mode from the first mode to another mode and notifying that the vibration has been detected, the speaker is operated for the second notification time in the second mode, and the storage member is full. When notifying that the storage member has been detected, the speaker is operated in the third aspect until the fullness of the storage member is released.
The invention of claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, before Symbol abnormality control means includes a main controller for executing main control of the game, under the control of the main controller, And a sub-control device for controlling the operation of the speaker.

A game board that includes a machine frame that supports the main body, a frame member that is attached to the machine frame so as to be openable and closable, and in which a game area in which a game ball flows down is formed on the front surface, In a gaming machine comprising a storage member for storing a game ball to be driven into a game area, an open / close detection means for detecting an open / closed state of the frame member, and a vibration for detecting presence / absence of vibration of the game machine It is possible to detect the opening of the frame member using the detection means, the fullness detection means for detecting the fullness of the storage member, the abnormality notification means for notifying the surroundings of the abnormality, and the opening / closing detection means. First vibration control means capable of detecting vibration in the gaming machine using the vibration detection means, and detecting fullness of the storage member using the fullness detection means, and detection in the first control means And a second control means for operating the abnormality notifying means in response to the result, wherein the second control means is configured to release the frame member, the vibration, and the storage member full in the first control means. When any one of them is detected, the abnormality notifying means is operated in a manner capable of determining which one of the opening of the frame member, the vibration, and the fullness of the storage member is detected, When both the opening of the frame member and the vibration are detected in the first control means, the abnormality notification means is operated in a manner capable of discriminating that the vibration is detected, and the first control means When both the opening of the frame member and the fullness of the storage member are detected, the abnormality notifying means is operated in a manner capable of determining that the opening of the frame member has been detected, and the first control means Above When both the full dynamic and the storage member is detected, it is conceivable that the vibration is a construction is adopted actuating said abnormality notification unit in distinguishable manner that it has been detected.
And by adopting such a configuration, it is difficult for persons around the hall clerk or the like to overlook the fact that the frame member is opened, the fact that the game machine vibrates, and the fact that the storage member is full. The effect that can be produced. Further, when both the opening of the frame member and the vibration are detected, the abnormality notifying means is operated in a manner capable of determining that the vibration is detected. Further, when both the opening of the frame member and the fullness of the storage member are detected, the abnormality notification means is operated in a manner capable of determining that the opening of the frame member is detected, and the vibration and the fullness of the storage member are When both are detected, the abnormality notifying means is operated in such a manner that it can be determined that vibration has been detected. In this way, a plurality of abnormalities can be detected and priorities are set for the abnormalities, so that it is possible to make the gaming machine rich in crime prevention, and those around the hall clerk etc. There is also an effect that it is possible to surely grasp an abnormal situation that must be dealt with.

On the other hand, an operation means that can be operated by the player and that can be turned on is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine main body. At a predetermined timing during the game, the operation means is turned on, and the operation means is operated. In a gaming machine in which the game machine is valid, the test unit has a test mode in which the operation of the operation means is valid in spite of not the predetermined timing. It is also conceivable that the operation mode is turned on when the operation unit is operated during the test mode.
And if the structure is employ | adopted, it can be confirmed easily whether the malfunction has arisen in the operation means, etc. in the game hall.

In addition, in a gaming machine in which an operation means that can be operated by a player and is turned on at a predetermined timing during the game is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine main body, the time from when the gaming machine is turned on If the operation means is operated until a predetermined time elapses after the power is turned on to the gaming machine, the time measuring means for measuring the time until the predetermined time elapses, although it is not the predetermined timing, A configuration in which the control means for lighting the operation means is also conceivable.
In addition, in a gaming machine in which an operation means that can be operated by a player and is turned on at a predetermined timing during the game is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine main body, the power supply to the gaming machine is When the operation means is operated until the first predetermined time elapses after the power is turned on to the gaming machine until the second predetermined time elapses after the operation means is operated. A configuration is also conceivable that includes control means for turning on the operation means regardless of the predetermined timing.
According to these gaming machines, if the operating means is operated until a predetermined time elapses after the gaming machine is turned on, the predetermined time elapses until the predetermined time elapses or after the operating means is operated. Until the time elapses, the operation means is lit regardless of the predetermined timing, so that it is possible to easily confirm whether or not there is a problem with the operation means in a game hall or the like.

Further, a full color LED for lighting the operation means is provided inside the operation means, and the control means is configured to operate the predetermined means when the operation means is operated before the predetermined time elapses. A configuration is also conceivable in which the LED is caused to emit light while changing the color in order until time elapses.
And by adopting such a configuration, for those that are lit using full-color LEDs, they are lit while changing their colors in order, so that it is possible to easily check for failures that cannot produce only a predetermined color. Can do.

Furthermore, when the game machine main body has a symbol display device for effect display relating to the game, and the player can operate the front surface of the game machine main body at a predetermined timing during the game. In the gaming machine in which the operation is effective only and the operation means for displaying a predetermined effect on the symbol display device is provided, the time measuring means for measuring the time since the power is turned on to the gaming machine, If the operation means is operated before a predetermined time elapses after the gaming machine is turned on, the operation is validated regardless of the predetermined timing, and a display indicating that the operation means has been operated It is also conceivable to have a control means for displaying the symbol on the symbol display device.
In addition, an accessory that operates as an effect related to the game is provided, and the operation can be performed only when the player can operate the front surface of the gaming machine main body and is operated at a predetermined timing during the game. In a gaming machine that is effective and provided with an operation means for operating the accessory in a predetermined manner, a timing means for timing the time after the gaming machine is powered on, and the gaming machine is powered on If the operation means is operated before a predetermined time elapses after the operation is performed, the operation is validated regardless of the predetermined timing, and the accessory is operated in a manner indicating that the operation means has been operated. A configuration including control means is also conceivable.
According to these gaming machines, if the operating means is operated until a predetermined time elapses after the gaming machine is turned on, the operating means is validated regardless of the predetermined timing, and the operating means is operated. In order to display a display indicating that the operation has been performed on the symbol display device or to activate the accessory in a manner indicating that the operation unit has been operated, it is possible to easily perform an operation test of the operation unit in a game hall or the like. it can.

According to the present invention, the opening / closing detection means for detecting the opening / closing state of the frame member, the vibration detection means for detecting the presence / absence of vibration of the gaming machine, the fullness detection means for detecting the fullness of the storage member, and the abnormality notification to the surroundings An abnormality notification means for performing opening of the frame member using the open / close detection means, vibration in the gaming machine using the vibration detection means, and fullness of the storage member using the full detection means, respectively. And an abnormality control means for operating the abnormality notifying means in response to detection results by the opening / closing detection means, the vibration detection means, and the fullness detection means. When any one of the opening of the frame member, vibration, and the fullness of the storage member is detected, it is possible to determine which of the opening of the frame member, vibration, and the fullness of the storage member has been detected. In an aspect, the abnormality notifying means is operated. Therefore, it is difficult for a person in the vicinity such as a hall clerk to overlook the fact that the frame member is opened, the fact that the gaming machine vibrates, and the fact that the storage member is full.
Further, when both the opening of the frame member and the fullness of the storage member are detected, the abnormality notification means is operated in a manner capable of determining that the opening of the frame member is detected, and the vibration and the fullness of the storage member are When both are detected, the abnormality notifying means is operated in such a manner that it can be determined that vibration has been detected. In this way, a plurality of abnormalities can be detected and priorities are set for the abnormalities, so that it is possible to make the gaming machine rich in crime prevention, and those around the hall clerk etc. It is possible to reliably grasp abnormal situations that must be dealt with.
Further, when operating the abnormality notifying means in a manner capable of determining that the opening of the frame member has been detected, the frame member is in the open state where the frame member is open, and after the detection of the opening of the frame member. The operation mode of the abnormality notifying means is different depending on whether it is in the closed state (for example, reporting of the abnormal message is stopped in the closed state). Therefore, from the viewpoint of a person who has performed a fraudulent act, it may be considered that the notification of the abnormality has been terminated by closing the frame member. Therefore, the possibility that the cheating can be detected without escaping by the cheating person is improved, and as a result, the crime prevention can be improved. In addition, the hall clerk may open the frame member for a legitimate reason due to the occurrence of a clogged ball or the like instead of an illegal act. In such a case, even if the frame member is closed, it may cause the player to feel uncomfortable if the abnormality notification similar to the open state is continued. There is no discomfort.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is the block block diagram which showed the control mechanism of the pachinko machine. It is the block block diagram which showed the control mechanism of the pachinko machine. It is the flowchart figure which showed the control in a pachinko machine. It is the flowchart figure which showed the control which concerns on vibration monitoring. It is the flowchart figure which showed the control which concerns on the monitoring of a front door. It is the flowchart figure which showed the control which concerns on the monitoring of a storage tray. It is the flowchart figure which showed the control which concerns on the test mode of a push button.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Description of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear side. 3 and 4 are block configuration diagrams showing the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1. FIG.
The pachinko machine 1 is a game in which a game ball is driven into a game area 2a formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and flows down in the game area 2a, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the front upper part of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. Further, a front door 4 in which a glass door is fitted and installed in front of the game board 2 is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to be opened in a single direction with the left end edge as an axis, and is closed by the front door 4. A space in front of the game board 2 is a game area 2a.

  The game area 2a is surrounded by an outer rail and an inner rail (not shown) arranged in a circular arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is driven into the game area 2a between the two rails. It is supposed to be a launch passage. In addition, a symbol display unit 6 for displaying a “symbol” including numbers “0” to “9”, a pattern, and the like is provided in the approximate center of the game area 2a. Further, in the game area 2a, a gate member 16 through which a game ball can pass, a tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of claw pieces that can be opened and closed, a big prize device 18 having a door member that can be opened and closed, not shown Many game nails and windmills are installed.

Further, on the front side of the machine casing 3 and below the game board 2, a supply tray 7 for supplying game balls to the launching device 10 and a storage for storing game balls overflowing from the supply tray 7. The dishes 8 are attached to the machine casing 3 so as to be able to be opened one by one. A discharge button 8 a for discharging the game balls in the storage tray 8 is provided on the front surface of the storage tray 8. Furthermore, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 is installed on the right side of the storage tray 8 so as to be rotatable. In addition, a push button 19 is provided at the front edge of the supply tray 7 to be operated by the player during the reach effect or the big hit state. The push button 19 has a built-in LED capable of emitting light in full color, and emits light in various colors depending on the situation.
Further, a lamp member 15 having a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects, various messages, and the like, and a plurality of lamps that are turned on and blinking according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the like are provided on the upper part of the game board 2. Is provided.

  On the other hand, on the rear side of the machine casing 3, a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be paid out as rental balls or prize balls to the supply tray 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a symbol display unit 6 A liquid crystal display device 13 (shown in FIG. 4) for displaying a “symbol” on the main control board 21 (shown in FIG. 3) for executing the main control relating to the game (for example, so-called “hit lottery”). A sub-control device 22 having a built-in sub-integrated board 23 (shown in FIG. 4) for integrally controlling the operation of the main control device 20, the payout device 12, the liquid crystal display device 13, the speaker 14, the lamp member 15, and the like. A sound control board 24 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the operation of the speaker 14, a lamp control board 25 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the operation of the lamp member 15, and a display control board 2 that controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 13. A plurality of storage case such that the various substrates were respectively housed such (shown in FIG. 4) is installed.

  In the pachinko machine 1 as described above, when the handle 9 is turned by a player, the launching device 10 is activated and a game ball is driven into the game area 2a. When the game ball flowing down in the game area 2a wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17, a “big hit lottery” is performed on the main control board 21, and in the case of the so-called “big hit”, the symbol display unit 6 After the “symbol” is displayed in a predetermined manner (for example, “7, 7, 7”, etc.), a so-called “hit state” is generated in which the door member of the big winning device 18 is intermittently opened a predetermined number of times.

(Description of abnormality notification function)
Next, the abnormality notification function and the test mode of the push button 19 which are the main parts of the present invention will be described.
The main control board 21 includes a main CPU 31, main storage means 32 including ROM and RAM, an interface 33, a timer 34, and the like. The main CPU 31 executes main control relating to the game as described above and abnormality notification control described later. To do. Further, the main CPU 31 is electrically connected to the sub CPU 41 of the sub integrated board 23 via the interface 33, and can transmit various commands to the sub CPU 41 in connection with main control relating to the game and abnormality notification control. . Further, the main CPU 31 receives vibrations through the interface 33 in the open / close detection switch 35 for detecting the open / closed state of the front door 4, the fullness detection switch 36 for detecting that the storage tray 8 is full, and the pachinko machine 1. A vibration detection switch 37 for detecting the occurrence is connected. The main storage means 32 stores various programs for executing main control and abnormality notification control related to the game, and stores the priority order of abnormality notification (vibration abnormality> opening / closing abnormality> full abnormality). ing. The communication between the main CPU 31 and the sub CPU 41 is a one-way communication that allows only transmission (command) of a signal from the main CPU 31 to the sub CPU 41, and transmission of a signal from the sub CPU 41 to the main CPU 31 is performed. It is impossible. Reference numeral 38 denotes a winning detection switch for detecting a winning of a game ball to the tulip-type electric accessory 17 or the big winning device 18.

  On the other hand, the sub integrated board 23 includes a sub CPU 41, sub storage means 42 including a ROM and a RAM, an interface 43, a timer 44, and the like. The sub CPU 41 is electrically connected to the sound CPU 51 of the sound control board 24, the lamp CPU 61 of the lamp control board 25, the display CPU 71 of the display control board 26, and the like through the interface 43 in addition to the main CPU 31. Under the control of the main CPU 31, the CPUs 51, 61 and 71 are controlled in an integrated manner. The push button 19 is connected to the sub integrated board 23, and a program for executing a test mode as described later is stored in the sub storage means 42.

  The sound control board 24 includes a sound CPU 51, a sound storage means 52 including a ROM and a RAM, an interface 53, a volume adjusting means 54 for adjusting a sound volume when sounding a sound effect or a message from the speaker 14, and the like. The sound storage means 52 includes an abnormal message such as “the bottom plate is full” or “the door is open” in addition to sound effects and music data to be reported from the speaker 14 according to the gaming state, and “ A plurality of abnormality notification patterns including electronic sounds such as “Peep-Peep” are stored. Then, under the control of the sub CPU 41, the sound CPU 51 appropriately reads out sound effects, music pieces, and abnormality notification patterns from the sound storage unit 52, adjusts the volume by the volume adjustment unit 54, and reports from the speaker 14. Execute.

  Further, the lamp control board 25 includes a lamp CPU 61, lamp storage means 62 composed of ROM and RAM, an interface 63, and the like, and the lamp storage means 62 has a game with a lamp lighting / flashing pattern according to the gaming state. In addition to the pattern, a plurality of abnormality notification patterns are stored that serve as lamp lighting / flashing patterns when an abnormal situation occurs, for example, when the front door 4 is opened. Then, under the control of the sub CPU 41, the lamp CPU 61 reads out the game pattern and the abnormality notification pattern as appropriate from the lamp storage means 62, and executes control such that the lamp of the lamp member 15 is turned on and blinks according to each read pattern. To do.

  In addition, the display control board 26 includes a display CPU 71, a display storage means 72 composed of ROM and RAM, an interface 73, and the like. In the display storage means 72, display patterns (in the liquid crystal display device 13 corresponding to the gaming state ( For example, a reach effect or an effect during the occurrence of a big hit state is stored. The display CPU 71 executes control such that the display pattern is appropriately read from the display storage unit 72 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 under the control of the sub CPU 41.

Here, the abnormality notification control in the pachinko machine 1 having the control mechanism as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
When the main CPU 31 detects the winning of the game ball to the tulip-type electric accessory 17 by the winning detection switch 38, the main CPU 31 performs a so-called "big hit lottery" and causes a "big hit state" based on the result of the "big hit lottery". The main control related to the game is executed (S1), and whether or not the pachinko machine 1 is vibrated (S2), the front door 4 is opened (S3), and the storage tray 8 is full. (S4) is monitored, and abnormality notification control is performed such that when any abnormality is detected in S2 to S4, the abnormality is notified. In addition, in main CPU31, the control which concerns on S1-S4 is repeatedly performed in very short time (for example, 10 ms), and with respect to vibration, the front door 4, and the storage tray 8 substantially simultaneously with the main control which concerns on a game. Abnormality notification control is being executed.

  In the vibration monitoring control for the pachinko machine 1, first, the vibration flag is turned on / off (S 201, of course, initially off), and the presence or absence of vibration is detected using the vibration detection switch 37 installed in the pachinko machine 1. Monitor (S202). Here, when vibration generated by the player shaking the pachinko machine 1 or the like is detected (YES in S202), the vibration flag (abnormal flag) is turned ON as being abnormal (S203). If no vibration is detected, END is assumed as no abnormality, and the control shifts to the front door 4 monitoring control.

  Further, after the vibration flag is turned on in S203, it is determined whether or not there is another abnormality flag (such as a front door flag that is turned on when the front door 4 is opened as described later). (S204). If the other abnormality flag is not ON, that is, if only the vibration abnormality occurs, the process proceeds to S207, and an abnormality notification operation using the lamp member 15 and the speaker 14 is executed. That is, the lamp member 15 blinks in a predetermined color (for example, purple). In addition, the speaker 14 reports an abnormal message “A vibration has been detected” and a warning sound (electronic sound) at the maximum volume, and a sound related to the game that was normally reported when no abnormality occurred. For (sound effects, music, etc.), the volume is adjusted to about 1/10 of the normal volume and the reporting sound is continued. On the other hand, if another abnormality flag is ON in S204, the process proceeds to S205, and the priority order of the abnormality is confirmed. As described above, the priority order is “vibration abnormality> opening / closing abnormality> full abnormality”, and vibration abnormality is given the highest priority. After stopping the abnormality notification operation related to the abnormality, the process proceeds to S207, and the abnormality notification operation as described above is executed.

  Furthermore, simultaneously with the start of abnormality notification, timing by the timer 34 is also started, and it is determined whether or not 5 minutes have elapsed since the start of abnormality notification in S208. While the abnormality notification time is within 5 minutes, the control related to vibration monitoring is temporarily set to END while the abnormality notification operation is continued, and the front door 4 is monitored, the storage tray 8 is monitored, and the game is related to the game. Perform main control. Thereafter, when the control related to the next vibration monitoring is started, the vibration flag is ON, so that YES is determined in S201, and the process proceeds to S208 to determine the abnormality notification time. That is, when an abnormality related to vibration is detected once, the abnormality notification operation is performed for 5 minutes. When 5 minutes have elapsed from the start of the abnormality notification, the abnormality notification operation relating to vibration is stopped (S209), the vibration flag is turned off (S210), and END is set.

  Next, in the monitoring control of the front door 4, first, the door flag is checked ON / OFF (S301), and the open / close state of the front door 4 is monitored using the open / close detection switch 35 installed in the pachinko machine 1 ( S302). When the opening of the front door 4 is detected, for example, when the front door 4 is illegally opened by the player (YES in S302), the door flag (abnormal flag) is turned ON as being abnormal (S303). In addition, when the opening of the front door 4 is not detected, it becomes END as there is no abnormality, and it shifts to the monitoring control of the storage tray 8.

  Further, after the door flag is turned on in S303, it is determined whether there is any other abnormality flag turned on (S304). If the other abnormality flag is not ON, that is, if only the opening abnormality has occurred, the process proceeds to S307, and the lamp member 15 and the speaker 14 are operated with the A pattern that is one combination of the abnormality notification patterns. The abnormality notification operation is executed. That is, the lamp member 15 blinks in a predetermined color (for example, blue) different from the case where the vibration abnormality is notified. In addition, the speaker 14 reports an abnormal message “the door is open” at the maximum volume, and adjusts the volume to about 1/10 to reduce the sound related to the game that was normally reported. Let the sound continue. On the other hand, if another abnormality flag is ON in S304, the process proceeds to S305, and the priority order of the abnormality is confirmed. If the door flag has a higher priority than the abnormal flag that is ON (that is, if only the full flag is ON), in S306, the full flag is turned OFF and a full abnormality is related. After stopping the abnormality notification operation, the process proceeds to S307, and the abnormality notification operation as described above is executed. If the priority of the door flag is lower than that of the abnormality flag that is ON (that is, if the vibration flag is ON), the process proceeds to S313, and the abnormality notification operation related to the opening of the front door 4 is performed. The door flag is turned OFF without executing END.

  After the abnormality notification operation is started with the A pattern as described above, it is determined in S308 whether the front door 4 is closed, that is, whether the state has returned to normal. Also, the time measurement by the timer 34 starts simultaneously with the start of the abnormality notification operation. Thereafter, while the front door 4 remains open for 30 seconds (NO in both S308 and S309), the abnormality notification operation continues with the A pattern, but the front door 4 remains open 30. If it exceeds 2 seconds (NO in S308, YES in S309), the abnormality notification pattern, only the notification of the abnormal message from the speaker 14 is stopped, the flashing notification by the lamp member 15, and the volume reduction of the sound related to the normal game Is shifted to the continuing B pattern, and the abnormality notification operation is continued. And the abnormality alerting | reporting operation | movement by the said B pattern continues being performed until the front door 4 is closed. Even if the front door 4 is closed immediately after opening (YES in S308), the abnormality notification operation is performed with the B pattern for 30 seconds after the front door 4 is opened (while NO is determined in S310). Continue. That is, when the front door 4 is closed, the reporting of the abnormal message such as “the door is open” stops, but the front door 4 is opened due to the blinking of the lamp member 15 or the sound volume of the game. Continue to inform. Then, after the front door 4 is closed and 30 seconds have elapsed after the front door 4 is opened, the abnormality notification operation related to the opening of the front door 4 is stopped (S312), and the door flag is turned off ( S313) and END. As with the control related to vibration monitoring, the abnormality notification operation in the A pattern or B pattern was continued while the front door 4 was kept open or while 30 seconds had not passed since the front door 4 was opened. In the state, the control related to the monitoring of the front door 4 is temporarily set to END, and the monitoring of the storage tray 8 and the main control related to the game are executed. When the control related to the monitoring of the front door 4 is started next time, the door flag is ON, so that the answer is YES in S301, and the process proceeds to S308 to determine whether the front door 4 is closed. . Even if the door flag is forcibly turned off due to the occurrence of vibration and the abnormality notification operation related to the opening of the front door 4 is stopped, if the front door 4 continues to be opened, the abnormality notification operation related to vibration After the stop, the opening of the front door 4 is detected again to notify the opening abnormality.

  Further, in the monitoring control of the storage tray 8, first, it is confirmed whether the full flag is ON / OFF (S 401), and the game balls in the storage tray 8 are full using the full detection switch 36 installed in the storage tray 8. It is monitored whether or not (S402). Here, when it is detected that many game balls are paid out to the storage tray 8 through the supply tray 7 due to the occurrence of a big hit state or the like and the storage tray 8 is full (YES in S402), it is filled as abnormal. The flag (abnormal flag) is turned on (S403). If fullness is not detected, there is no abnormality and the status is END, and the process shifts to the main control related to the game.

  Further, after the full flag is turned on in S403, it is determined whether there is any other abnormal flag turned on (S404). If the other abnormality flag is not ON, that is, if only a full abnormality has occurred, the process proceeds to S406, and an abnormality notification operation using the speaker 14 is executed. In other words, an abnormal message “the bottom plate is full” is reported at the speaker 14 at the maximum volume, and the sound related to the game that was normally reported is adjusted to a lower volume. To continue. On the other hand, if another abnormality flag is ON in S404, the process proceeds to S405, and the priority order of the abnormality is confirmed. As described above, since the priority of the full abnormality is the lowest, the process proceeds to S409, and the full flag is turned OFF without executing the abnormality notification operation related to the fullness of the storage tray 8, and becomes END.

  Further, after detecting the occurrence of fullness, the timer 34 does not measure time, and it is determined only whether or not the fullness is released by operating the discharge button 8a (S407). When full is released (YES in S407), the abnormality notifying operation related to full is stopped (S408), the full flag is turned off (S409), and END is set. As in the case of the control related to the vibration and the monitoring of the front door 4, the control related to the monitoring of the storage tray 8 is temporarily set to END while the abnormality notification operation is continued while the fullness is not released, and the main control related to the game And control related to vibration monitoring. When the control related to the monitoring of the storage tray 8 is started next time, the full flag is ON, so that the answer is YES in S401, and the process proceeds to S407 to determine whether the full is released. Further, even if the full flag is forcibly turned off due to the occurrence of vibration or the opening of the front door 4 and the abnormality notification operation relating to the fullness is stopped, if the storage tray 8 remains full, the vibration and the front door After the abnormality notification operation according to 4 stops, the fullness of the storage tray 8 is detected again and a full abnormality is notified.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is set with a test mode for testing whether or not the push button 19 operates correctly when the power to the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. Therefore, the test mode will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
First, when the sub CPU 41 is turned on to the pachinko machine 1 and receives the power on command transmitted from the main CPU 31, it sets a test timer (here, 30 seconds) (S501). Next, after confirming ON / OFF of the button flag (S502, of course, OFF at first), it is confirmed whether or not the push button 19 has been operated (S503). If the push button 19 is not operated, the process proceeds to S506, and it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the test timer was set (that is, since the power was turned on). Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the push button 19 can be tested only for 30 seconds after the power is turned on. When the push button 19 is not operated for 30 seconds (the push button 19 remains unoperated). In S506, after confirming that the push button 19 is not operated in S507, the test mode is terminated.

On the other hand, if the push button 19 is operated for 30 seconds after the power is turned on (YES in S503), the button flag is turned on (S504) and the push button 19 is white → red → green → blue → white at 500 ms intervals. .. Turn on the light while changing the color (S505). Then, the lighting operation is continued until 30 seconds elapse after setting the test timer. When 30 seconds elapse, after confirming the operation of the push button 19 in S507, the button flag is turned OFF (S508). The push button 19 is turned off (S509), and the test mode is terminated.
The operation of the push button 19 is normally disabled after the test mode. For example, the LED is turned on and the push operation is valid only at a predetermined timing such as during reach production or when a big hit state occurs, and the push operation is performed. Thus, a predetermined effect is cut-in displayed on the symbol display device.

(Effects of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 as described above, when an abnormal situation in which the front door 4 is opened is detected, an abnormality notification operation using the speaker 14 and the lamp member 15 is started, and then the front door 4 is closed. However, the abnormality notification operation using the speaker 14 and the lamp member 15 is continued until a predetermined time elapses after the front door 4 is opened. Therefore, it is harder to overlook the fact that an abnormality has occurred compared to the conventional case, such as a hall clerk, so that the fact that the abnormality has occurred can be grasped more reliably.

  Further, the abnormality notification pattern is different depending on whether the front door 4 is in the open state or the closed state. Therefore, from the viewpoint of a person who has performed an illegal act, it may be considered that the notification of the abnormality has ended because the front door 4 is closed. Therefore, the possibility that the cheating can be detected without escaping by the cheating person is improved, and as a result, the crime prevention can be improved.

  Furthermore, the hall clerk may open the front door 4 for a legitimate reason due to the occurrence of a clogged ball or the like rather than an illegal act. In such a case, even if the front door 4 is closed, the player may feel uncomfortable if the abnormality notification similar to that in the open state continues for some time. However, in the pachinko machine 1, the abnormality notification pattern is different depending on whether the front door 4 is in the open state or the closed state, and in particular, it is configured to stop reporting the abnormal message. , The player does not feel uncomfortable.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of abnormalities can be detected, and priorities are set for the abnormalities. When a plurality of abnormalities are detected at the same time, priority is given to abnormalities having higher priorities to lower abnormalities. Notification is made, that is, a low abnormality is not notified or notification is stopped. Therefore, since the abnormality with poor criminality such as the storage tray 8 being full is detected first, it is not possible to report a high criminal abnormality such as the front door 4 being opened or the pachinko machine 1 being vibrated. Can be prevented, and a gaming machine with more crime prevention can be obtained. Moreover, the surrounding persons, such as a hall clerk, can grasp | ascertain reliably the abnormal condition which must respond quickly.

  In addition, it has a test mode in which the operation of the push button 19 can be confirmed within a predetermined time since the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, and when the push button 19 is operated within the predetermined time, In spite of the predetermined timing when the push button 19 becomes valid, the operation is made valid, the push button 19 is turned on, and the color is sequentially changed. That is, even if the push button 19 is operated for 30 seconds after the power is turned on, the push button 19 does not light up, so that the malfunction of the push button 19 does not turn on when the color is changed. When the state occurs, a failure of the LED can be detected. Therefore, when the pachinko machine 1 is manufactured or before the hall is opened, it is possible to easily confirm whether the push button 19 is correctly connected and whether the LED built in the push button 19 has a failure.

(Modification of the present invention)
The configuration related to the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the type of abnormality, the configuration related to detection thereof, and the configuration related to notification of abnormality do not depart from the spirit of the present invention. The range can be appropriately changed as necessary.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, three abnormalities are detected, that is, the fullness of the storage tray 8, the opening / closing abnormality of the front door 4, and the vibration abnormality with respect to the pachinko machine 1, but are limited to the three abnormalities. Other than that, it is possible to monitor the opening and closing of the middle frame 5, the opening and closing of the door member of the grand prize winning device 18, the radio wave abnormality and the magnetic abnormality to the pachinko machine 1, etc. by various detection sensors, etc. There is no problem even if it is configured to do so.
Further, the priority order of abnormality can be changed as appropriate, and is not limited to the order of the above-described embodiment. The priority order can be changed by an external terminal, or the priority order can be changed by a dip switch or the like in the main control device 20. Means can also be provided.

Further, the abnormality notification pattern is not limited to the abnormality notification pattern of the above embodiment, and the abnormality notification operation by the speaker 14 is stopped with the front door 4 being closed, and the abnormality notification is continued only by the lamp member 15. There is no problem even if it is configured to do so.
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, when the opening of the front door 4 is detected, the abnormality notification operation using the speaker 14 and the lamp member 15 for 30 seconds from the opening of the front door 4 regardless of the subsequent opening / closing state of the front door 4. However, when the opening of the front door 4 is detected, the abnormality notification operation using the speaker 14 and the lamp member 15 is started, and the abnormality notification operation is detected when the front door 4 is closed. It is good also as a structure which maintains until predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) passes since then. Even if this configuration is adopted, the abnormality notification operation is continued for a predetermined time after returning to the normal state. Therefore, it is possible to achieve the same effect that it is more difficult to overlook the fact that an abnormality has occurred than before. Moreover, in the said structure, the operation mode of abnormality notification operation | movement is changed with the detection of the closure of the front door 4, such as stopping the report of the abnormality notification message from the speaker 14 with the closure of the front door 4 like the said embodiment. Needless to say, such a configuration may be adopted.

In addition to the speaker 14 and the lamp member 15, for example, the liquid crystal display device 13 may be used as an abnormality notification means, and when an abnormality is detected, an abnormality message such as “the door is open” may be displayed on the liquid crystal screen. Is possible.
In the above embodiment, the vibration detection switch 37 and the full detection switch 36 are connected to the main control board 21, but these are connected to the sub-integrated board 23, and the monitoring control as described above is performed on the sub-integrated board 23. It can also be configured to execute.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the push button 19 is in the test mode for 30 seconds after the power is turned on. However, there is no problem if the time for the test mode is set longer or shorter than 30 seconds, and the power is turned on. When the push button 19 is operated within 30 seconds (first predetermined time) after being operated, the push button 19 is lit for a new 30 seconds (second predetermined time) after the push button 19 is operated. It is also possible to do.

Furthermore, as in the pachinko machine 1, the test mode is provided for a gaming machine that enables the operation of the push button 19 only at a predetermined timing such as during a reach effect and performs a cut-in display or the like. When the push button 19 is operated, the operation is valid, and a message such as “the push button has been operated” is displayed on the symbol display unit 6 or the same as the cut-in display or the like displayed during the reach production etc. The display may be configured to be displayed on the symbol display unit 6. By adopting this configuration, there is an effect that it is possible to easily confirm that the push button 19 is normally operating in a game arcade or the like as described above.
In addition, the game area 2a is provided with an accessory that operates in a predetermined manner, such as vibrating when the push button 19 is operated, and the operation of the push button 19 is effective only at a predetermined timing such as during reach production. If the above-mentioned test mode is provided for the gaming machine to be operated and the push button 19 is operated during the test mode, the operation is valid and the accessory is operated in a mode dedicated to the test mode or in a mode similar to that during the game. You may comprise. And even if the said structure is employ | adopted, there exists an effect that it can confirm easily that the pushbutton 19 is act | operating normally in a game arcade etc. similarly to the above.
In addition, although the pachinko machine which is one embodiment of the gaming machine has been described in the above embodiment, it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to gaming machines other than pachinko machines (for example, slot machines).

  1 ・ ・ Pachinko machine, 3 ・ ・ Frame, 4 ・ ・ Front door, 5 ・ ・ Middle frame, 6 ・ ・ Pattern display part, 7 ・ ・ Supply tray, 8 ・ ・ Storage tray, 14 ・ ・ Speaker Means), 15 .. lamp member (abnormality notification means), 19 .... push button, 20 ... main control device (abnormality control means), 21 ... main control board, 22 ... sub control device (abnormality control means) 23 .... Sub-integrated board, 24..Sound control board, 25..Lamp control board, 31..Main CPU, 32..Main storage means, 33, 43, 53, 63..Interface, 34, 44. .., Timer 35..Open / close detection switch (open / close detection means), 36..Full detection switch (full detection means), 37..Vibration detection switch (vibration detection means), 41.sub CPU, 42.sub memory Means 51 CPU sound 52 Sound storing means, 54 ... volume control means, 61 ... lamp CPU, 62 ... lamp storage unit.

Claims (2)

A gaming board provided with a machine frame for supporting the main body, a frame member attached to the machine frame so as to be openable and closable, and having a gaming area on which a game ball flows down on the front surface, and the gaming area And a storage member for storing game balls to be driven into,
Open / close detecting means for detecting an open / closed state of the frame member;
Vibration detecting means for detecting presence or absence of vibration of the gaming machine;
Full detection means for detecting fullness of the storage member;
A speaker that informs the surroundings of the abnormality,
The opening / closing detection means can be used to detect the opening of the frame member, the vibration detection means can be used to detect vibrations in the gaming machine, and the fullness detection means can be used to detect the fullness of the storage member. An abnormality control means for operating the speaker in response to a detection result by the detection means, the vibration detection means, and the fullness detection means;
When the abnormality control unit detects any one of the opening of the frame member, the vibration, and the fullness of the storage member, the abnormal control means detects the opening of the frame member, the vibration, and the fullness of the storage member. While operating the speaker in a manner that can determine which is detected,
When both the opening of the frame member and the fullness of the storage member are detected, the speaker is operated in a manner capable of determining that the opening of the frame member has been detected,
When both the vibration and the fullness of the storage member are detected, the speaker is operated in a manner capable of determining that the vibration is detected,
Further, in notifying that the opening of the frame member has been detected, if the frame member is in the open state in which the frame member is open, at least a first abnormality message is generated , The speaker is operated over a first notification time, and when the first notification time elapses in the open state, the speaker is operated in a fourth mode in which the alarm sound of the abnormal message is stopped, while the frame member When the closing of the frame member is detected after the detection of the opening, the operating mode of the speaker is changed from the first mode to another operating mode in accordance with the detection of the closing,
In notifying that the vibration has been detected, the speaker is operated for the second notification time in the second aspect, and in notifying that the storage member is full, the speaker is in the third aspect. The game machine is operated until the fullness of the storage member is released. Before SL abnormality control means a main control unit that executes a main control of the game, under the control of the main control device, characterized in that it comprises a sub-controller for controlling the operation of the speaker The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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