JP6733758B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine and 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 such a type of gaming machine, the variable winning device is generally a ball entrance that is an entrance of the variable winning device, and an opening/closing member that is attached to the ball entrance and opens or closes the ball entrance, It is configured to include a specific area ball entrance spheres are distributed within variation winning device and ordinary region and the like.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-062217

In the gaming machine as illustrated above, there is a possibility that fraud will occur.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems and the like, and an object of the present invention 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, an area distribution means including a specific area, an area different from the specific area, and a distribution means for distributing the game medium to any area, A random number counter and its random number counter are further provided with means for generating a first game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state when the game medium passes through the specific area by the distribution by the distribution means. Of the random number counter that acquires the value of the random number counter when the game medium has passed a predetermined location, and the counter updating unit that acquires the value of the random number counter. A profit lottery means for performing a profit lottery based on a value, a means for generating a second game state which is more advantageous to a player than a normal state when the first result is obtained by the profit lottery means, and the gaming machine. Based on the shake detection means for detecting a shake in the main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine, and based on the shake detected by the shake detection means, the counter updating means continues to update the random number counter while obtaining the counter value. Acquisition non-execution means for disabling acquisition of the value of the random number counter by means, means for allowing the area distribution means to accept the game medium after the second result is obtained by the profit lottery means, The game state storage means for storing the game state at the time when the shake is detected by the shake detection means, and the non-execution of the acquisition of the value of the random number counter by the counter value acquisition means by the acquisition non-execution means It is characterized in that it is provided with an operating means that is operated in order to make it operate, and a returning means that returns the game state to the state stored by the game state storing means based on the operation of the operating means .

A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention , it is possible to preferably deal with fraud.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the state where the inner frame and the front frame set were opened 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 showing a configuration of a game board. It is a perspective view of a winning accessory variable winning device. It is an exploded perspective view of a winning accessory variable winning device. (A) is a plan view of the rotating body part of the winning accessory variable winning device, and (b) is a front view of the rotating body part of the winning accessory variable winning device. It is the schematic diagram which partially enlarged the ball guide member of the winning accessory variable winning device. It is a perspective view of a general accessory winning device. It is an exploded perspective view of a general accessory 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 structure of a pachinko machine for every main component. It is a schematic diagram which shows the arrangement|positioning of the 1st control board unit, the 2nd control board unit, and the back pack unit in the back side of a pachinko machine. 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 the back. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board from the 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 an exploded perspective view of a 1st control board unit. It is an exploded perspective view which looked at the 1st control substrate 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 an exploded perspective view of a 2nd control board unit. It is a figure which shows the back view of the back pack unit seen from the back of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the exploded 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 flow chart which shows the main processing performed by MPU in a main control unit. 7 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by an MPU of main controller 261. 33 is a flowchart showing an opening/closing member opening process executed in the main process of FIG. 32. 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. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a win/loss setting process executed in the special figure variation process of FIG. 35. FIG. It is a flowchart of a timer interruption process. It is a flow chart which shows switch reading processing. It is a flowchart which shows the starting winning a prize process executed in the switch reading process of FIG. It is a flow chart which shows external interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows interruption processing at the time of RAM clear detection. It is a flow chart which shows NMI interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation process in the modification of the pachinko machine of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows the starting winning a prize process in the modification of the pachinko machine of the present invention.

Hereinafter, one 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 as to be openable and closable. Has been done. The outer frame 11 is made of a wooden plate material in a rectangular shape as a whole, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a small screw. Therefore, as compared with the conventional structure in which each plate material is assembled using nails or rivets, the reuse of the constituent members is facilitated. In this embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 in the vertical direction is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of resin or a light metal such as aluminum.

The inner frame 12 is made of synthetic resin, specifically, ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) resin. The ABS resin is suitable as a constituent material of the inner frame 12 because of its low material cost, good adhesion such as plating, excellent decorativeness, and high impact resistance. The opening/closing axis of the inner frame 12 is vertically extended on the side opposite to the installation location of the ball firing handle 18 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 is opened to the front side with this opening/closing axis as the axis. It is made possible. Since the opening/closing axis is provided on the opposite side of the ball firing handle 18, the inner frame 12 can be largely opened. Normally, in a pachinko machine, the pachinko machines 10 are arranged adjacent to each other. Therefore, if the opening/closing axis is provided on the side of the ball firing handle 18, the ball firing handle 18 that is opened together with the inner frame 12 will hit the adjacent pachinko machine 10. This is because the contact amount decreases and the opening amount decreases.

A lower tray unit 13 is attached to the lowermost part of the inner frame 12, 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 by fasteners such as screws. In addition, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable, and like the inner frame 12, the front frame is set to the front side with an opening/closing axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened. An outer peripheral wall protruding toward the front side is formed on the outer periphery of the inner frame 12, and the front frame set 14 is disposed inside the outer peripheral wall. That is, in the state where the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12, the side surface outer periphery of the front frame set 14 is surrounded by the outer peripheral wall of the inner frame 12, so that the space between the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 is extended. It is possible to make it difficult to insert a wire or the like and suppress fraud.

A push button type opening/closing switch 25 protruding in a columnar shape is provided on the upper portion of the inner frame 12. 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 in the pressed state, and conversely, when the front frame set 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 12, the open/close switch 25 is opened. Is in a non-pressed 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 allowing the wiring of the front frame set 14 to pass through the inner frame 12 and be arranged on the back surface of the game board 30. An R is formed at the corner of the wiring hole 26 so that the cords wired in the wiring hole 26 are not damaged at the corner. As shown in FIG. 4, a wiring hole 37 is also formed in the upper left portion of the game board 30 in correspondence with 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 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 thereof, and the balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower plate 15. .. Like the inner frame 12, the lower plate unit 13 is made of flame-retardant ABS resin. It is not always necessary to form all of the lower plate 15 with the 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 the ABS resin. It is preferable. Since there is a risk that a lit cigarette is left in the lower plate 15, at least the surface portion of the lower plate 15 is made of a flame-retardant ABS resin, so that the pachinko machine 10 can be prevented from being damaged or a fire from occurring. Is. A speaker hole 24 for outputting sound from a speaker (not shown) is formed on the front panel.

At the lower part of the front surface of the lower plate 15, there is provided a ball removing lever 17 for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 15 are discharged downward. This ball-pulling lever 17 is always biased to the right, and by sliding it to the left against the bias, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 opens, The sphere falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removing lever 17 is usually performed with a box (generally referred to as a "thousand box") placed below the lower plate 15 for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 15. Further, a ball firing handle 18 is arranged on the right side of the lower tray 15 in a state of protruding from the lower tray unit 13 to the front side, and an ashtray is attached to the left side of the lower tray 15 in a cantilever manner. Has been done.

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

The ashtray is rotatable in the front and rear directions together with the shaft rotatably attached to the lower tray 15. By disposing the ball firing handle 18 on one side of the lower plate 15 and the ashtray on the other side in this manner, the aesthetic balance of the left and right sides of the lower plate unit 13 is maintained and the decorativeness of the pachinko machine 10 is improved. There is.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the front plate 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 temporarily storing the balls and guiding them to the ball firing unit 312a (see FIG. 29) for firing the balls while aligning them in a line. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that is openable and closable with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and the upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame, but in the present embodiment, the front decorative frame is omitted, The upper plate 19 is provided directly on the front frame set 14. This is because the front frame set 14 of the present embodiment is provided with the window portion 101 largely lacking in a substantially elliptical shape so that the game area formed larger than the conventional pachinko machine can be visually recognized from the outside. In order to improve the strength of the front frame set 14 as much as possible, the upper plate 19 is formed integrally with the front frame set 14. Similar to the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 has at least a surface layer made of flame-retardant ABS resin. It should be noted that how the game area is formed larger than that of the conventional pachinko machine will be described later.

Further, 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 in the central portion 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 square plywood, and is attached with its peripheral edge abutting against the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Therefore, the substantially central portion of the front surface 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 length of the game board 30 in the vertical direction is 476 mm, and the length in the horizontal direction is 452 mm (the same size as the conventional one). That is, while the game board 30 is formed in the same size as the conventional pachinko machine, 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. On the game board 30, a plurality of general prize winning devices 31 and opening/closing members 33a1 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) to be described later are opened/closed by winning a ball, and the movable member 31a (see FIG. 9a) is moved up and down. The accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L to be driven, and a V guide portion 33b4a (for guiding the ball to a V winning port (not shown) that gives a predetermined game value (big hit) to the player by winning the ball. 6 and 7) (see FIG. 6 and FIG. 7) is arranged in a through hole formed by router processing, and is attached by a wood screw or the like from the front side of the game board 30.

As is well known, the general accessory winning device 31, the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L, and the V guide portion 33b4a and the non-V guide portion 33b4b built in the accessory variable winning device 33 (see FIGS. 6 and 7). ) And a predetermined output is made from each of the detection switches 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 outlet 36, and a ball that has not entered a winning device or the like is guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the outlet 36. In the game board 30, a large number of nails are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the balls, and various members (features) such as a wind turbine are arranged.

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

Further, a total of four holding lamps 70 are provided on the front surface of the winning accessory variable winning device 33. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that when the ball enters the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L while the opening/closing member 33a1 is open, the number of times of entering the ball can be reserved up to four times. There is. A total of four holding lamps 70 are turned on according to the number of holdings, and the number of holdings is suggested to the player.

Here, the accessory variable variable winning device 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the variable winning a prize device 33, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the variable prize winning device 33. The variable accessory winning device 33 is configured by assembling a plurality of members, and includes an accessory portion 33a and a rotating body portion 33b.

The accessory part 33a includes an opening/closing member 33a1, an opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 that drives the opening/closing member 33a1 to open and close, a part prize winning detection switch 33a3 that detects a ball that has won the part variable prize winning device 33, and a winning part. A role object 33a4 for facilitating the ball won in the object variable winning device 33 into the V guide portion 33b4a, a role object driving motor 33a5 for driving the role object 33a4, and a round display for displaying the number of rounds of the big hit. A part 33a6, a front member 33a8 attached to the front surface of the game board 30, a rear member 33a9 arranged on the back surface of the front member 33a8, and a ball guiding member 33b3 for winning a ball won in the accessory variable prize winning device 33. It is provided with a first guide route 33a7 for guiding to, and a 7-segment LED 33a10 for displaying a lottery result for the lottery by the hit random number counter 503d that accompanies the entrance to the accessory opening openings 32R, 32C, 32L.

In addition, the rotating body part 33b includes a ball guiding member 33b3 having a second guiding path 33b1 and a third guiding path 33b2 for guiding a ball won in the accessory variable winning device 33 to a rotating body 33b6 described later, and a V guiding part. 33b4a or a non-V guide portion 33b4b, a rotor 33b6 as a sorting device for distributing the balls, a rotor drive motor 33b7 for rotating the rotor 33b6, and a ball entering the V guide portion 33b4a. The V winning detection switch 33b8 is provided.

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

When a sphere enters the V guide portion 33b4a, the sphere is detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 provided below the rotating body 33b6, and the sphere 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, so that a jackpot in which the ball easily wins is generated in the accessory variable winning device 33.

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

The opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is connected to the opening/closing member 33a1 for driving the above-mentioned opening/closing member 33a1, and the back side of the accessory part 33a (the right side of the paper surface of FIG. 6), that is, the accessory variable on the game board 30. When the winning device 33 is arranged, it is arranged at a position where the player cannot visually recognize it. 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, while 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 a ball can be won in the accessory variable variable winning device 33 (or a state where winning is easy). ) Is configured to be.

The prize winning detection switch 33a3 is a switch for detecting a ball that has won a prize in the prize varying device 33. Since the bonus winning detection switch 33a3 is arranged in the first guiding path 33a7 that guides the ball to the ball guiding member 33b3 described later, immediately after the ball is thrown into the winning variable variable winning 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 winning device 33 is arranged on the back side of the accessory section 33a (on the right side of the paper in FIG. 6), that is, on the game board 30. It is arranged at a position invisible to the player in the case of playing.

When the lottery result by the hit random number counter 503d, which is performed in association with the ball entering the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L, indicates a big hit, the accessory driving motor 33a5 enters the V guiding portion 33b4a. In the case of a big hit that occurs in the case of, the character 33a4 is driven in a predetermined manner so that the ball won in the character variable winning device 33 can be guided to the V guide portion 33b4a.

The front member 33a8 is provided at its upper portion with an inlet 33a8a into which a sphere flows when the opening/closing member 33a1 is opened. The sphere flowing from the inlet 33a8a is guided to the rotating body 33b6 via the first guiding path 33a7 (see FIG. 5) formed by the front surface member 33a8 and the back surface member 33a9. The winning accessory variable winning device 33 is mounted on 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 won in the accessory variable winning device 33 to the rotating body 33b6 having the V guide portion 33b4a and the non-V guide portion 33b4b. Here, the sphere guiding member 33b3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 7A is a plan view of the rotating body portion 33b of the winning accessory variable winning device 33, and FIG. 7B is a front view of the rotating body portion 33b of the winning accessory variable winning device 33. [Fig. 4] is a schematic view in which a ball guiding member 33b of the winning accessory variable winning device 33 is partially enlarged.

The sphere guiding member 33b3 distributes the sphere guided by the first guiding route 33a7 to the left and right guiding routes (the second guiding route 33b1 and the third guiding route 33b2) of the first guiding route 33a7, and the distribution member 33b9. The second guide route 33b1 and the third guide route 33b2 for guiding the spheres sorted by the sorting member 33b9, and the inflow region 33b10 into which the sphere guided by the second guide route 33b1 or the third guide route 33b2 flows. I have it.

The distribution member 33b9 has an upper surface formed in a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the front (see FIG. 7B), and has a slope surface 33b9a that has the same slope to the left and right with respect to the flow direction of the sphere flowing down the first guide path 33a7. , 33b9b. The distribution member 33b9 is provided above the second guide path 33b1 and the third guide path 33b2. The sphere that has flowed down the first guide path 33a7 is distributed to the second guide path 33b1 or the third guide path 33b2 with a probability of about 1/2 by the distribution member 33b9 and rolls down to each guide path.

The second guide path 33b1 and the third guide path 33b2 are formed in a left-right symmetrical top view substantially arcuate shape. The second guide path 33b1 is formed by a groove formed by a bottom surface 33b1a through which the sphere flows down and side walls 33b1b and 33b1c standing upright from both edges of the bottom surface 33b1a. Similarly, the third guiding path 33b2 is also formed by a groove formed by a bottom surface 33b2a through which the sphere flows down and side walls 33b2b, 33b2c provided upright 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. Therefore, 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.

The bottom surface 33b1a of the second guiding path 33b1 is provided with a rib 33b11 that is fixed to the bottom surface 33b1a and that protrudes above the ball guiding member 33b3 and that is inclined downward toward the downstream side along the second guiding path 33b1. 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 guiding path 33b2, the sphere flows down the bottom surface 33b2a of the third guiding path 33b2.

When the distribution member 33b9 distributes the sphere that has flowed down the first guide path 33a7 to the second guide path 33b1 side, the ball rolls down from the distribution member 33b9 onto the vicinity of the top 33b12a of the rib 33b11 (FIG. 8). reference). On the other hand, when the ball is distributed to the third guiding path 33b2 side, the ball falls from the distributing member 33b9 to the bottom surface 33b2a of the third guiding path 33b2. Therefore, the heights of the flow-down start positions that flow down the respective guide paths (the second guide path 33b1 and the third guide path 33b2) are different. Furthermore, the slope of the route is different between the section of the second guide path 33b1 in which the rib 33b11 is provided and the section of the third guide path 33b2 opposite to the section from the position where the ball rolls down.

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

Further, the rotating body portion 33b is integrated with the accessory portion 33a with the front surface of the rib 33b11 (the lower side of the paper surface of FIG. 7A) facing the front surface side of the game area. On the front side of the rib 33b11 (the lower side of the paper surface of FIG. 7A), that is, on the front side of the game area of the rib 33b11, there are shield walls 33b12 and 33b13 that shield the rib 33b11 from the front side of the game area. It is provided as a side wall of 33b1 and the 3rd guidance route 33b2 (refer to Drawing 7). Therefore, the rib 33b11 is shielded from the front surface side (player side) of the game area by the shield wall 33b12. Further, two ribs 33b11 are provided along the second guide path 33b1 with a gap therebetween. Therefore, the sphere flowing down the second guiding region 33b1 flows down on this gap, so that the second guiding path 33b1 can smoothly flow down.

Here, the shielding wall 33b12 is formed such that the difference (B) in height between the highest portion 33b12a of the shielding wall 33b12 and the highest portion 33b11a of the rib 33b11 is smaller than the diameter (A) of the sphere (see FIG. 8). .. Therefore, the sphere flowing down the second guiding path 33b1 is not completely shielded from the player side by the shield wall 33b12, and the player partially sees the sphere.

Returning to FIG. 6, the description of each component of the winning accessory variable winning device 33 will be continued. The inflow area 33b10 is provided at the end of each 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 to the V guide portion. 33b4a or the non-V guide portion 33b4b.

Here, a stopper (not shown) is arranged below the V guide portion 33b4a. This stopper closes the lower part of the V guide portion 33b4a when the first round is started during the big hit, and prevents the ball winning the V guide portion 33b4a from flowing down to the V prize detection switch 33b8 described later. Is.

This stopper releases the closed state of the V guide portion 33b4a, for example, when 10 balls are won in the accessory variable winning device 33 or when the opening/closing member 33a1 is opened 18 times during a big hit. , The ball entering the V guide portion 33b4a can be made to 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 into a substantially circular shape in a top view, and has 10 sphere receiving portions 33b4 on the outer periphery that can receive spheres that have flowed into the inflow region 33b10.

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 sphere that has won the accessory variable prize device 33 flows into the inflow area 33b10, the sphere is distributed to the V guide portion 33b4a or the non-V guide portion 33b4b by the rotating body 33b6. Therefore, the distribution device can be configured with a simple configuration.

The rotating body drive motor 33b7 is connected to the rotating body 33b6 to drive the rotating body 33b6 to rotate, and is disposed below the rotating body portion 33b (the lower side of the paper surface of FIG. 6) and at the same time as the game board. When the variable prize winning device 33 is arranged in 30, it is arranged at a position invisible to the player. The rotary body drive motor 33b7 is a stepping motor, and is configured to drive the rotary 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 guiding portion 33b4a, and is arranged below the rotating body 33b6 (on the lower side of the paper surface of FIG. 6). When a ball is detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8, a main controller 261 described later performs a round lottery, and a jackpot is generated based on the lottery result of the round lottery. The lottery result of the round lottery is configured to be displayed on the round display portion 33a6 arranged in the accessory portion 33a.

As described above, the sphere that has won the variable prize winning device 33 flows down the first guide path 33a7, and the distribution member 33b9 provided on the ball guide member 33b3 causes the second guide path 33b1 or the third guide. It is distributed to either one of the routes 33b2. The sphere sorted by the sorting member 33b9 flows down either one of the second guidance route 33b1 and the third guidance route 33b2. Here, the second guide path 33b1 and the third guide path 33b2 are configured so that the spheres have different downflow speeds. That is, the second guiding path 33b1 is provided with the rib 33b11 which is inclined downward along the path, while the third guiding path 33b2 is not provided. The ball distributed to the second guide path 33b1 flows down on the rib 33b11, and therefore flows down faster than the third guide path 33b2. Therefore, the timing at which the ball flows into the inflow region 33b10 varies depending on the guide route, so that the player can feel the expectation every time the ball enters the winning accessory variable winning device 33.

Next, the general accessory winning device 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the general accessory winning a prize device 31, and FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the general accessory winning a prize device 31. The general accessory prize device 31 has a movable member 31a that moves up and down, a movable device case 31b that houses the movable member 31a, and various parts attached to the back surface of the movable device case 31b in the approximate center of the front view. It is composed of a 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.

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

The movable member 31a is formed by integrating the support member 31a2, the character body 31a1, and the 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, which will be described later, and the movable member is driven by a screw or the like from the rear surface of the connecting portion. It is fixedly connected to the solenoid 31d.

The movable device case 31b is for accommodating the movable member 31a, and is made of a front frame member 31b1, a mounting member 31b2 for mounting the general accessory winning device 31 on the game board 30, and a colorless transparent synthetic resin. The back member 31b3 and the component fixing member 31b4 thus formed are provided. In this movable device case 31b, the front frame member 31b1 and the mounting member 31b3 are fixed to the front side of the back member 31b3 with screws or the like, and the component fixing member 31b4 is fixed to the back side of the back member 31b3 with screws or the like to be integrated. It was done.

As shown in FIG. 10, the back surface member 31b3 of the movable device case 31b is formed in a shape having a horizontally elongated rectangular through hole at the center lower portion, and its peripheral edge portion slightly protrudes forward (lower left direction in FIG. 10). ing. The front frame member 31b1 is formed in a tubular shape having a cross section that is substantially the same as the peripheral edge of the back member 31b3. The mounting member 31b2 is formed in a plate shape, and an opening is provided along the inner circumference of the front frame member 31b1 at the center lower part thereof. When the back surface member 31b3 and the front surface frame member 31b1 are integrated as the movable device case 31b with the mounting member 31b2 interposed therebetween, an opening space whose one side is opened is formed, and the movable member 31a is accommodated in the opening space. That is, the back surface member 31b3 forms the back surface of the opening space, and the front surface frame member 31b1 forms a cylindrical portion projecting forward from the peripheral edge portion of the back surface member 31b3, and the periphery of the movable member 31a and the back surface are formed. The movable device case 31b is enclosed and housed.

The movable device case 31b is mounted on the game board 30 by screwing the mounting member 31b2 with the movable member 31a facing the player. In addition, to orient the movable member 31a toward the player means to arrange the movable member 31a on the player side with respect to the movable device case 31b, and the orientation of the character forming the movable member 31a (for example, It does not mean the direction of the alien's face that makes up the character).

Here, since the front frame member 31b1 is arranged on the front side of the game board 30 with respect to the mounting member 31b2 in the state of being mounted on the game board 30, the front frame member 31b1 is on the player side of the game board 30. Project. Therefore, the presence of the general accessory winning device 31 can be strongly impressed to the player, and the existence value of the general accessory winning device 31 can be improved.

Further, the front frame member 31b1 protruding from the game board 30 is arranged such that the mouth of the opening is slightly spaced from the glass plate arranged on the front side of the game board 30. Therefore, the opening of the movable device case 31b is blocked by the glass plate of the pachinko machine 10, and the sphere flowing down the game area formed between the game board 30 and the glass plate is the movable device case 31b. It does not enter the open space surrounded by the outer peripheral surface. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball flowing down the game area from colliding with the movable member 31a and damaging the movable member 31a.

Furthermore, a winning opening that is open upward is provided in the upper center of the front frame member 31b1, and a sloping surface having a substantially arcuate shape when viewed from the front is formed from both sides of the winning opening toward both left and right sides. ing. When the ball flowing down the game area comes right above the front frame member 31b1, the ball wins the winning opening, and the ball is detected by a detection switch (not shown) arranged in the winning opening. Based on, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out. The ball that has deviated from the winning opening flows down (downstream side) along the inclined surface that descends to the left and right sides with the left and right sides of the winning opening as the apex. Therefore, the sphere smoothly flows down 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. It is possible to enhance the character and draw the player's attention during the operation. In addition, it is not always necessary to provide the winning opening at the center upper part of the front frame member 31b1, and the upper surface may be formed in a circular arc shape or a triangular shape in a front view to form the top portion and the inclined surface inclined downward.

The movable member 31a in the movable device case 31b is arranged below the opening space when the movable member drive solenoid 31d is not energized. When the movable member drive solenoid 31d is energized, the movable member 31a moves upward by a certain amount. To do. Even when the movable member 31a reaches the maximum height by the 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 portion. Therefore, even if the movable member 31a is replaced with a movable member of another shape larger by the size of the gap (for example, a member simulating a reach rod), the operation of the movable member due to the vertical movement is not impaired. That is, when the movable member 31a moves upward, the movable member 31a can be expanded or deformed while ensuring the amount of movement of the movable member 31a to the extent 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 accessory winning device 31, while ensuring the movement amount of the movable member, and to form the movable member having various shapes different from the movable member 31a. The general prize winning device 31 can be exchanged for use.

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, and is made of colorless and transparent synthetic resin. It is connected to the member 31b3. Further, a through hole for penetrating the above-mentioned protruding portion 31a3 is bored in the lower portion of the component fixing member 31b4.

A through hole for penetrating the projecting portion 31a3 of the movable member 31a is also formed in the lower portion of the back member 31b3. The projecting portion 31a3 of the movable member 31a includes through holes for the back member 31b3 and the component fixing member 31b4. It is inserted into and penetrates. As a result, 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 its left and right protruding portions, and is fixed to the back surface of the component fixing member 31b4 by screwing it.

A connecting member 31d1 for connecting the projecting member 31a3 and the movable member drive solenoid 31d is provided at the lower end of the movable member drive solenoid 31d, and 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 in a front view, has a fixing portion for fixing the movable member driving solenoid 31d in an upper portion thereof, and has a connecting portion for connecting a protruding portion of the protruding member 31a3 in a lower portion thereof. ing. The connecting portion is provided with a cylindrical portion that protrudes to the front surface side and supports the tip of the protruding portion of the protruding member 31a3 from the outside, and a screw hole that is bored on the rear surface side for inserting a screw or the like. 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 at this connecting portion.

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, the movable member 31a and the movable member drive solenoid 31d can be connected to each other without the link mechanism between the movable member 31a and the movable member drive solenoid 31d. Therefore, the structure 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. Therefore, even after the movable member 31a and the movable member drive solenoid 31d are connected and fixed, the screw or the like is operated (loosed) to release the connection and fixation 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 of removing the movable member 31a with the movable device case 31b attached to the game board 30 will be described. When removing the movable member 31a, first, 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 from the rear surface side (the rear surface side of the game board 30) of the connecting member 31d1. Remove. After that, from the opening side of the movable device case 31b, the movable member 31a is moved while extracting the protruding portion of the protruding member 31a3 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 through the opening of the device case 31b. By the above work, the movable member 31a can be removed with the movable device case 31b attached to the game board 30.

On the other hand, when the movable member 31a is attached, first, the movable member 31a is drilled from the opening of the movable device case 31b into the through hole formed in the back surface member b3 and the component fixing member 31b4. Insert while penetrating into the provided through hole. After that, the projecting portion of the projecting member is coupled to the coupling portion of the coupling member 31d1, and the coupling member 31d1 and the movable member 31a are coupled and fixed from the back side of the coupling member 31d1 (the back side of the game board 30) with a screw or the like. By the above work, the movable member 31a can be attached with the movable device case 31b attached to the game board 30.

In this way, the movable member case 31b is attached to and removed from the game board 30 by stopping or removing the screw or the like from the rear surface of the connecting member 31d1 on the rear surface of the general accessory prize device 31. can do. Therefore, as compared with the case where the projecting member 31a3 and the connecting member 31d1 are connected and fixed in the opening space with a screw or the like, the work space for the detaching work is not limited and the workability is improved. Therefore, when the movable member 31a is broken or damaged, the movable member 31a can be easily attached/detached with the general accessory winning device 31 attached to the game board 30, so that the time required for the attachment/detachment work is short. Therefore, the time required for repair can be shortened.

Furthermore, as long as the protrusion of the protrusion member 31a3 penetrating the back surface of the movable device case 31b has a common shape, the movable members can be easily exchanged even if the other portions have different shapes. .. That is, it is possible to easily increase the variations of the same model by replacing the movable member with another movable member. For example, among the same model in one game hall, a movable member simulating a mammoth is used for half of the gaming machines, and a mammoth is replaced by a movable member simulating a crow for the other half of the gaming machines. It is possible to make various variations of the same model. Furthermore, if a plurality of types of movable members are prepared in one game hall, for example, the movable members can be exchanged every predetermined date, and the variations of the same model can be diversified.

Returning to FIG. 4, description will be made. The game board 30 is attached with a rail unit 50 for guiding the ball launched from the ball launch unit 312a (see FIG. 29) to the upper part of the game board 30, and is fired in accordance with the rotation operation of the ball launch handle 18. The formed ball is guided to the game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product, and has an inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail mounting portion 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double structure. The inner rail portion 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except about about 1/4 above, and the outer rail mounting portion 52 has a part (mainly the left side portion) thereof facing the inner rail portion 51. Has been formed. The inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 form a guide rail, and the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 are parallel to each other with a predetermined distance (the left side portion facing the ball guide). 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 with the front side open.

A return ball prevention member 53 is attached to a tip portion (upper left portion in FIG. 4) of the inner rail portion 51. This prevents a situation in which the ball once guided to the upper part of the game board 30 from the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 returns to the inside of the ball guide passage again. A return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail mounting portion 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the sphere (upper right portion in FIG. 4: a portion corresponding to the tip of the outer rail mounting portion 52). Therefore, the ball fired with a momentum higher than a predetermined value hits the return rubber 54, and the momentum is attenuated and rebounded. On the inner surface of the outer rail mounting portion 52, a sliding plate 55 as a long metal strip made of stainless steel is attached in order to make the flight of the ball smoother.

Further, an arcuate flange 56 protruding 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, a flange 56 is abutted on the game board 30, and in that state, screws or the like are inserted through a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56, and the game board is attached. The rail unit 50 can be fastened to the rail 30. Further, in the present embodiment, the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed substantially linearly (flatly) when viewed from the front. That is, the flanges 56 are cut off at the upper, lower, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50, so that the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area of the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing.

At the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52, a convex portion 57 is formed so as to partially close 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 the foul ball that flows backward in the ball guide passage without reaching the game area is the foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 3). It is for leading to. Note that the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are provided with sticking spaces K1 and K2 for sticking seals and plates such as certificate stamps, etc. to secure these sticking spaces K1 and K2. Notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56. In this way, since the affixing spaces K1 and K2 for the certificate etc. are provided on the game board 30 itself, by directly affixing the certificate on the game board 30, the game board 30 can be uniquely specified by the certificate. it can. That is, it is possible to easily find an unauthorized exchange of the game board.

In conventional pachinko machines, the rails were directly driven 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 by inserting a screw or the like into the flange 56. That is, in the present embodiment, the game board 30 is formed to have the same size as that of the conventional pachinko machine, and the game area is formed to be larger than that of the conventional pachinko machine, so that the rail cannot be directly driven into the game board. Therefore, the rail unit 50 is integrally molded with the flange 56 with resin, and the flange 56 is fastened to the game board 30 by screwing or the like. According to the present embodiment employing such a configuration, the rail unit 50 can be easily removed from the game board 30 at the time of disposal, and thus the resin-molded rail unit 50 can be easily recycled. It should be noted that, in order to stably launch the ball, the rail unit 50 on the ball launching side is more firmly fixed to the other rail unit 50 by more screws. As a resin material forming the rail unit 50, fluorine-containing polycarbonate having a low frictional resistance is suitable.

Next, the game area will be described. The game area is formed in a substantially circular shape on the inner peripheral portion of the rail unit 50, and in particular, in the present embodiment, the game area defined 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 part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and the far right position of the outer rail mounting portion 52 to the far 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 gaming area is a parallel portion of the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 in the area surrounded by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail mounting portion 52 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It is the area excluding the area of the guide rail. Therefore, since the guide rail portion is not included when the game area is mentioned, the left limit position toward the game area is specified by the inner rail portion 51, not by the outer rail mounting portion 52. Similarly, the right side 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 this 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 preferably at least 380 mm or more. 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 or more. 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 further preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 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, as for the combination of the width and the height, the above numerical values may be arbitrarily combined.

In this embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 is about 70%, which is significantly larger than the conventional one. Since the area ratio of the game area to the surface of the game board 30 has been only about 50% in the past, it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the assumption that the game board 30 is common. Note that the outer shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost the same among manufacturers for the sake of installation in a game hall, and the size of the game board 30 must be the same, so that the game board 30 surface is as described above. Increasing the ratio of the area of the game area to 20% is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. Here, the ratio is preferably at least 60% or more. It is more preferably 65% or more, and further preferably 70% or more. Further, it is more preferable if it is 75% or more, which is higher than that of the present embodiment. Further, 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 significantly larger area ratio than the conventional one. The area ratio of the game area to the area on the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is preferably 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

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 accessories can be arranged in various ways. The behavior of the ball in the game areas on the left and right sides of 33 can be made more interesting. Further, since the game area is expanded in the vertical direction, it is possible to further arrange various types of windmills, a plurality of nails, and other accessories, which makes the behavior of the ball in the vertical direction in the game area more interesting. be able to.

It returns to FIG. 3 and demonstrates. In the resin base 20, below the window hole 21 (below the game board 30), a ball launch unit 312a (see FIG. 29) or a launch for guiding the ball immediately after being launched from the ball launch unit 312a. The rail 61 is attached. The firing rail 61 is attached and fixed 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 (launching angle). Therefore, the ball fired by the turning operation of the ball firing handle 18 is first driven obliquely upward along the firing rail 61, and then guided to the game area through the ball guide passage of the rail unit 50 as described above. ..

In the case of the pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the game area is greatly expanded as compared with the conventional one, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail is unavoidably reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. Need some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the firing position of the ball is lowered, the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is set to be slightly larger than that of 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 sufficient length of ball guiding distance. As a result, the sphere emitted from the sphere emitting 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 so as 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 having a predetermined interval is formed between the launch rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guide rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below the gap. Therefore, if the ball fired from the ball firing unit 312a does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns backward in the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball goes to the lower plate 15 via the foul ball passage 63. Is discharged. In the case of this embodiment, the length of the launch rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the launch rail 61 (the length on the extension line of the launch rail 61) is about 40 mm.

When the foul balls flow backward in the guide rail, most of them flow along the outer rail mounting part 52 and drop downward when they reach the lower end of the outer rail mounting part 52. There is also one that ramps up in the guide rail and jumps up to the inner rail portion 51 side. The bounced foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 63. This ensures that all of the foul balls are guided into the foul ball passage 63. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the interference between the foul ball and the ball to be launched next.

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

The discharge port 67 communicates with the upper plate 19, and the balls are discharged (dispensed) to the upper plate 19 via the discharge port 67. An opening/closing shutter 68 is attached to the discharge port 67, and the shutter 68 is configured to close the discharge port 67 by the urging force of a spring or the like when the front frame set 14 is opened (the state of 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 trough 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 configured such that the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 19 is directly provided to the front frame set 14, when the front frame set 14 is opened, a ball in the payout passage or the like falls out. Can be prevented.

As shown in FIG. 3, the resin base 20 is provided with a substantially rectangular small window 71 in the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Therefore, the sticker or the like stretched in the attachment space K1 at the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be seen through the small window 71. It is also possible to attach a seal or the like through 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. A support hole 83 having a notch is provided on the front side of the drawing in the upper support metal fitting 81, and a protruding shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction is provided in the lower support metal fitting 82. Further, at the right end portion (left end portion when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) of the front frame set 14 in FIG. 9, support metal fittings 151 and 152 are attached as a support mechanism of the inner frame 12. Therefore, 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 with the support brackets 81 and 82 (see FIG. 3) on the inner frame 12 side. Can be installed. Further, since the support hole 83 of the support fitting 81 has a notch and the lower end portion of the support fitting 151 is additionally formed as shown in FIG. 9, it is not necessary to completely remove the support fitting 151 from the support hole 83. The front frame set 14 can be easily removed from the inner frame 12 (pachinko machine 10) by passing the thin portion 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 portion 101 so that most of the game area can be visually recognized from the outside. More specifically, the window portion 101 has a shape in which the left and right substantially central portions are relatively gently curved as compared with the upper and lower sides. You may form the substantially central part of this window part 101 in linear form. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail mounting portion 52, the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (the so-called vertical width of the upper frame portion) is 61 mm. The width of the upper frame is about 85 mm to 95 mm, which is significantly shorter than that of the conventional technique. As a result, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large accessory variable winning device 30 can be arranged relatively above. The distance from the upper end of the front frame set 14 is preferably 80 mm or less, more preferably 70 mm or less, and further preferably 60 mm or less. Of course, if the predetermined strength can be ensured, it may be 50 mm or less.

Further, the shortest distance between the left end of the window 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (so-called left-right width of the left side frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 10), that is, The frame width on the opening/closing axis side is set to be relatively large in order to enhance the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as is apparent from a comparison between FIGS. 1 and 3, when the front frame set 14 is closed, 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 on the left side. It is covered by the frame part. That is, at least a part of the guide rail overlaps with the left side frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 and is covered. Even if the ball is temporarily difficult to see in this way, it is only a passing point where the ball is guided to the game area, and it does not mean that the ball is difficult to see in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. Absent. Therefore, no trouble occurs in the actual game. Further, while such an obstacle does not occur, it is possible to secure sufficient strength and support strength of the front frame set 14. By the way, when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the distance between the left end position of the outer rail mounting portion 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 in the left-right direction is 21 mm, and the right end position of the game area (the right end position of the inner rail part 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 the front frame set 14 (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means change the light emitting mode by lighting or blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of a big hit etc., and play a role of enhancing the effect effect during the game. For example, on the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 having a built-in 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 lighting unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the present pachinko machine 10, the central lighting section 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights or blinks when the jackpot is given to notify that the jackpot is being hit. Further, around the upper plate 19, there is also provided an upper plate illumination section 104 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED. In addition, on the right and left sides of the central illumination portion 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that lights up during prize ball payout and an error display lamp 106 that lights up when a predetermined error occurs.

Further, a small window 107 to which a transparent resin is attached is provided so as to be adjacent to the lower end of the annular illumination portion 102 so that a part of the surface of the inner frame 12 or the surface of the game board 30 can be visually recognized. The annular illumination portion 102 is formed to be convex toward the front, whereas the small window 107 is formed to be flat. As described above, since the sticker spaces K1 and K2 for sticking seals such as certificate stamps and plates are provided on the back surface of the small window 107, the contents of the sticker stuck on the sticker spaces K1 and K2 can be read by the scanner. It is flattened so as to be optically readable by a reading device such as. Further, by forming the small window 107 portion flat, the ball rental rail of a ball lender (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 installed.

A ball rental operation unit 120 is arranged below the window 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 rental operation unit 120 is operated in a state where banknotes, cards, etc. are inserted in a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball is responsive to the operation. Lending is done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a loan ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the loan ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a balance on the card or the like. To be done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting return of a card or the like inserted in the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays the balance information of a card or the like. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary in a so-called cash machine, which is a pachinko machine in which a ball is directly lent out from a ball lending device or the like to a tray without using a card unit. Therefore, a decorative sticker or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. As a result, it is possible to share the ball rental operation unit between the pachinko machine and the cash machine using the card unit.

As shown in FIG. 11, various metallic reinforcing members 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, front, left, and right outside of the window portion 101 on the back side of the front frame set 14, respectively. Although these reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are in contact with each other and are connected to each other, a resin part 135 for avoiding direct contact is interposed at the connecting portion of the left and upper reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in FIG. .. The resin parts 135 prevent the reinforcing plates 131 to 134 made of metal from being loop-connected in a loop in the front frame set 14. When the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are loop-connected in a loop, electromagnetic noise associated with the ball launching operation loops around the front frame set 14 disposed on the front surface of the game board 30 to cause the game board 30 to play. However, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the resin part 135 avoids the annular connection of the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134, so that the noise is not generated. The adverse effect of can be suppressed. The decrease in strength due to the use of the resin part 135 as a part of the metal reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is compensated by providing a rib on the resin part 135 or increasing the thickness of the resin part 135. ..

A reinforcing plate 131 on the right side of FIG. 11 is provided with a hook-shaped engaging claw 131a at an intermediate position thereof. The engaging claw 131a is a hole of the inner frame 12 when the front frame set 14 is closed. It is configured to be engaged with the portion 12a (see FIG. 3). With this configuration, even if the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 19 and the upper and lower pivotal support positions thereof are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from rising at the intermediate position. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts or the like caused by floating the front frame set 14.

Further, on the lower reinforcing plate 134, a rail side wall member 136 made of resin is provided at a position facing the firing rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 functions as a side wall of the firing rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed, and functions to prevent balls from spilling from the firing rail 61.

The above-mentioned reinforcing plates 131 to 134 also have a function as a metal frame for supporting glass, and a part of these 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 back, and a pair of front and rear glasses 137 having a rectangular shape are held in the respective glass holding grooves. As a result, the two glasses 137 are attached to the front and the rear at a predetermined interval.

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

The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially arc shape, and is made of 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 to the vicinity of the tip of the guide rail along the peripheral edge of the window 101. It is attached to the back side of 14. Particularly, the size and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match that of the inner rail portion 51. When the rail cover 140 is attached, the front 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 guide rail. As a result, it is possible to prevent the ball from colliding with the glass 137 in most of the section of the guide rail. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an adverse effect such as damage due to contact with the glass 137.

Further, at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion that becomes the right end in the state where the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14 in FIG. 11), the portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137 is provided. A covering portion 141 for covering is provided. As a result, 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 of the rail cover 140 and protruding toward the front side in FIG. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the ridges 142 are configured to overlap the inner rail portion 51 substantially integrally with each other when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, for example, even if an attempt is made to invade a wire or the like through the gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12, it is very difficult to intrude the wire or the like into the game area inside the guide rail. Become. As a result, it is possible to prevent a fraudulent act performed by using a wire or the like. The ridge 142 may be formed in a wider area, for example, along the entire inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the wire or the like to enter a wider range, and it is possible to more reliably prevent fraudulent acts performed by 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. 12 to 17. 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 by disassembling each main component. FIG. 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. 16 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 seen from the rear, and FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the game board 30 seen from the rear.

First, the overall outline of the rear structure of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the rear surface of the pachinko machine 10 (actually, the inner frame 12 and the rear surface of the game board 30), various control boards are arranged side by side in the vertical and horizontal directions or are stacked in front and back. A ball supply device (discharging mechanism) for supplying the toner, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are separately mounted on two mounting bases to form two control board units, and the control board units are individually mounted on the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. There is. In this case, the main board and the voice lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the payout control board, the firing control board, and the power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as a "first control board unit 201", and the latter unit is referred to as a "second control board unit 202". Further, the payout mechanism and the protective cover are integrated as one unit, and the resin portion may be generally referred to as a back pack. Therefore, the unit is referred to as a "back pack unit 203" here. Detailed configurations of the units 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 attachable/detachable without using any tools or the like in unit units. It is provided so that it 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 the hidden configuration and the like even when the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one on top of the other.

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

The first control board unit 201 is provided with a spindle 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 about the axis A of the spindle M1. Has become. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of a nail latch or the like at the right end portion (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. Are provided, and the first control board unit 201 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine 10 by the fastening portion M2 and the locking claw portion M3.

Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft portion M4 at the right end when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is opened and closed about the axis B of the support shaft portion M4. It is possible. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a nail latch or the like at the left end portion (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side). The 2 control board unit 202 is fixed and held with respect 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 the axis C by the support shaft portion M6. There is. In addition, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a nail latch or the like at the left end portion (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 rotatable. Locking portions M8, M9 are provided, and the fastening unit M7 and the locking portions M8, M9 fix and hold the back pack unit 203 to the main body of the pachinko machine 10.

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

On the other hand, FIG. 15 is a rear view showing a state in which the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12. 16 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 seen from the rear, and FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the game board 30 seen from the rear. Here, the back surface configurations 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, and is prevented from falling off by a plurality of (four in this embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided in 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 (locked position) and a fixed release position (unlocked position). FIG. 15 shows the locking fixtures 211 and 212 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 that are formed by bending metal pieces, and are configured so as not to project to the outside of the inner frame 12 when the game board 30 is fixed. ing. It should be noted that the locking fixture 212 at one lower portion of the game board 30 is composed of a resin I-shaped fastener.

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

Further, 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. The back frame set 215 is a thin resin molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to be attached to the back surface of the game board 30, and has a ball collecting mechanism for collecting balls winning in various winning openings. Has been done. Specifically, the lower part of the back frame set 215 corresponds to the game board openings of the general accessory winning device 31, the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L and the accessory variable winning device 33 (see FIG. 3, respectively). In addition, a recovery passage 216 is formed at one location on the downstream side. A discharge passage board 217 made of resin (for example, polycarbonate resin) is attached below the game board 30, and the discharge passage board 217 is provided for guiding the discharge balls to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. A discharge passage 218 is formed. Therefore, as illustrated in phantom lines in FIG. 14, all the balls that have won the general accessory winning device 31 and the like collect 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 to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 via the. In addition, the outlet 36 (see FIG. 3) also leads to the discharge passage 218, and balls that have not won any of the winning openings are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 via the discharge passage 218.

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

Since the discharge passage board 217 is provided just around the back side of 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 trough 69 in FIG. 2) reaching the upper plate 19, Further, it is conceivable that the wire or the like may enter the game area side through the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 extending forward of the pachinko machine 10 is provided just around the back side of the upper plate 19 of the discharge passage board 217 so as to overlap the inner frame 12 almost integrally. Therefore, even if the wire or the like is made to enter through the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, it is blocked by the plate 219, and it becomes extremely difficult to make the wire or the like enter the game area. As a result, it is possible to prevent illegal acts such as forcibly opening the variable winning a prize device 33 (large winning hole) by using a wire or the like.

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

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

The detection result detected by each of the above-mentioned winning detection mechanism is taken into a main board, which will be described later, and the main board sends a payout command (the number of balls paid out) to the payout control board according to the winning situation at each time. .. 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 won prizes at various winning openings are temporarily collected in a prize ball processing device, and the existence of the prize balls is confirmed one by one by the prize ball processing device before payout. Unlike the above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning of a ball is electrically sensed for each prize hole and the payout is immediately performed (that is, the winning ball processing device is abolished in the pachinko machine 10). ). Therefore, even if the number of balls to be paid out is large, the payout can be promptly carried out.

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

The back frame set 215 is provided with a mounting mechanism for mounting the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this attachment mechanism, a support metal fitting 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided in the lower left corner when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and the support metal fitting 231 has a pair of upper and lower support holes 231a on the same axis. Are formed. In addition, a pair of upper and lower fastened holes (nailatch 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 thereof.

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, an elongated support fitting 235 shown in FIG. 18 is attached to the right end portion of the inner frame 12. As shown in FIG. 18, the support fitting 235 has a long plate-shaped fitting main body 236, and the support holes 237 for the second control board unit 202 are provided at the lower two places so as to stand upright from the fitting main body 236. And the support hole portions 238 for the back pack unit 203 are formed at the upper two places. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support hole portions 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as a mounting mechanism for the second control board unit 202, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastened holes (nailatch holes) 239 at the left end below the game board installation area. As a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit 203, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower fastening holes (nailatch holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, it is also possible to provide the support fittings for the second control board unit 202 and the support fittings for the back pack unit 203 by separate members. Reference numerals 241, 242, and 243 denote rotary fixing tools for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30.

In addition, in the rear structure of the inner frame 12, the lower right part of the game board 30 is a ball distribution part for distributing balls to be paid out from a payout mechanism described later to either the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15 or the discharge passage 218. 245 is provided. That is, the opening 245a of the ball distributing portion 245 communicates with the upper plate 19, the opening 245b communicates with the lower plate 15, and the opening 245c communicates with the discharge passage 218. In addition, a resin speaker box 246 for surrounding the back of a speaker (not shown) installed in the lower plate 15 is attached to the lower end of the inner frame 12, and the speaker box 246 makes it possible to control the bass range. Sound quality is being 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. 22 is a rear view of the unit 201. FIG.

The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and a main control device 261 and a voice lamp control device 262 are mounted on the mounting base 251. Here, the main control device 261 is 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 kinds of lottery. A main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc. is provided, and the main board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. ) Is configured to be housed in. The board box 263 includes a box base having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected in an unopenable manner by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means), whereby the substrate box 263 is sealed.

The sealing unit 264 may have any structure as long as it can connect the box base and the box cover in an unopenable manner, but here, as shown in FIG. 19 and the like, the structure is such that five sealing members are connected. The box base and the box cover are connected in an unopenable manner by inserting the locking claw into the elongated 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 after the process. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the elongated hole of at least one of the five sealing members that form the sealing unit 264. Then, when the substrate box 263 is opened due to a malfunction of the accommodated main substrate, the connection between the sealing member in which the locking claw is inserted and the other sealing member is cut. After that, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other sealing member. If a history indicating that the board box 263 has been opened is left in the board box 263, it can be easily found by looking at the board box 263 that an illegal opening has been made.

Further, the voice lamp control device 262 includes, for example, a CPU that controls voice and lamp display according to an instruction from the main control device 261, and a voice lamp control board including a ROM, a RAM, various ports, and the like. The voice lamp control board is housed in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power supply relay board 266 is mounted on the voice lamp control device 262, and power supplied from a power supply board described later is output to the voice lamp control device 262 via the power supply relay board 266.

The mount 251 is formed of a colored (eg, green, blue, etc.) resin material (eg, polycarbonate resin), and has two flat substrate mounting surfaces 252, 253 on its surface. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in directions 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 semi-transparent 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, the voice lamp control device 262 (voice lamp control board) is oriented in a portrait orientation. Will be placed. In particular, the main control device 261 is arranged on the front side when viewed from the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and the voice lamp control device 262 is arranged on the rear side thereof. In this case, since the board mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with a step in the front-rear direction, the control apparatuses 261 and 262 are mounted on the board mounting surfaces 252 and 253 with the main controller 261 and the voice lamp controller 262 mounted thereon. Will be placed partly on top of each other. That is, as can be seen in FIG. 19 and the like, main controller 261 is arranged in a state in which a part thereof (about 1/3 in this embodiment) is floating. Therefore, the voice lamp control device 262 can be expanded to an area overlapping the main control device 261, and it is possible to cope with the increase in size of the control board and to efficiently install each control device. Further, in the state where 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 winning a prize winning device 33 and its electric wiring can be installed without difficulty. There is.

As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the board mounting surface 252 for the main board has laterally long through holes 254 formed at two positions on the left and right. Correspondingly, the board box 263 of the main control device 261 is provided with pivoting fixtures 267 at two positions on the left and right of the back surface thereof. When the main controller 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixture 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and in that state the fixture 267 is rotated to lock the main controller 261. It Therefore, as described above, even if a part of the main control device 261 is arranged in a floating state, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience such as the main control device 261 falling off. Further, the main control device 261 cannot be removed unless the fixing tool 267 is unlocked from the back surface side of the first control board unit 201 (board mounting surface 252), and thus a deterrent effect against illegal acts such as board removal is expected. it can. The board mounting surface 252 for the main board is provided with grid-shaped ribs 255 on its back surface.

The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end face of FIG. 20 and the like, and by mounting the support shafts 256 to the support fittings 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 nail latches 257 as fasteners at the right end and an elongated hole 258 at the upper end so that the nail latch 257 is fitted into the fastened 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 to-be-fastened hole 232 and the nail latch 257 are in the fastening portion M2, and the locking claw piece 233 and the long hole 258 are in the locking claw portion M3. Corresponds to each.

Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25. 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, and the payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are mounted on the mounting base 301. As is well known, the payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, and the power supply device 313 are provided with a CPU that is the center of control, and a control board including other ROM, RAM, various ports, etc. The substrate controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. In addition, the firing control board of the firing control device 312 controls the ball firing unit 312a in accordance with the operation of the ball firing handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply device 313 causes a predetermined power supply voltage required by various control devices and the like. Is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball rental operation unit 120 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 and a card unit (not shown), receives a command of a ball lending operation by a player, and outputs it to the payout control device 311. It is a thing. It should be noted that the card unit connection board 314 is not necessary in a cash machine in which a ball lending device or the like directly lends a ball to an upper plate without going through the card unit.

The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are housed in board boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like, respectively. In particular, in the payout control device 311, the box base and the box cover forming the substrate box 315 are unopenably connected by the sealing unit 319, and the substrate box 315 is sealed, as in the case of the main control device 261 described above. ..

The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state recovery switch 321 is pressed when a dispensing error such as a ball clogging of the dispensing motor 358a occurs, the dispensing motor 358a is rotated in the forward and reverse directions to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state). It is like this.

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 outage occurs, the state at the time of power outage is retained, and at the time of recovery from power failure (power recovery), the state at the time of power outage can be restored. Has become. Therefore, when the power is shut off in the normal procedure (for example, at the end of business hours in the hall), the state before the power shutdown is stored and retained. Therefore, when returning to the initial state when the power is turned on, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. I am going to do it.

Further, although the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to limit the progress of the game when the impact is detected by the impact sensor 80 because there is a suspicion of cheating, 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 the present embodiment) while the power is on, the operation is regarded as a legitimate operation with no suspicion of injustice, and the game state is changed. After the impact is detected by the impact sensor 80, the restriction on the progress of the game is lifted after it is restored.

The mount 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat substrate mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the firing 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 device 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply device 313. Has been done.

Also, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end portion in FIG. 23 and the like, and by inserting the support shaft 305 into the support hole portion 237 shown in FIG. The 2 control board unit 202 is supported by the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nail latches 306 as fasteners at the left end portion, and the second control board unit 202 is inserted by fitting the nail latches 306 into the fastened holes 239 shown in FIG. The frame 12 is fixed so as not to be opened and closed. The support hole portion 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 of FIG. 14, and the fastened hole 239 and the nail 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 one in which a resin-molded back pack 351 and a ball payout mechanism 352 are integrated, and FIG. 26 shows a rear view of the back pack unit 203 viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 27 shows an exploded perspective view thereof.

The back pack 351 is integrally molded of, for example, ABS resin, and has a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protection cover portion 354 which projects rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protection cover part 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the accessory variable prize winning device unit 35 (however, in the present embodiment, it is described above. The voice 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. The vent holes 354a each have a long hole shape, and the vent holes 354a are provided so as to be adjacent to each other at relatively close positions. 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, by cutting the resin portion between the vent holes 354a to expose the accessory variable prize winning device unit 35 and the like inside thereof, it is possible to easily carry out a predetermined verification or the like.

A payout mechanism 352 is arranged in the base 353 so as to bypass the protective cover 354. That is, a tank 355 opening upward is provided at the uppermost part of the back pack 351 and balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall are sequentially supplied to this tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 having two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and gently sloping toward the downstream side is connected, and further on the downstream side of the tank rail 356 in the vertical direction. The case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and the required number of balls is appropriately paid out by a predetermined electric configuration of the payout motor 358a and the like. Then, 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 the ball clogging occurs near the tank rail 356, it is possible to eliminate the ball clogging 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 main body 361 having a long gutter shape that opens upward, and a spherical ball receiving member is provided at the starting end of the rail main body 361. A section 362 is provided. The ball receiving portion 362 allows the ball falling from the tank 355 to be smoothly taken into the rail body 361. Further, the rail main body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, and the partition wall 363 divides the ball into two hands. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the ball. On the bottom surface of each ball passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, one or two ridges 364 are provided, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

Further, the rail main body 361 is provided with a current plate 367 so as to cover a ceiling portion of about half of the downstream side thereof. The current 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, the balls flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flow out to the downstream side without being vertically stacked. 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 made of black conductive polycarbonate resin, while the flow regulating plate 367 is made of transparent polycarbonate resin. The flow straightening plate 367 is detachably provided, and by removing the flow straightening plate 367, maintenance inside the tank rail 356 can be easily performed.

26 and 27, the description will be continued. The payout mechanism unit 352 is provided with a payout relay board 381 for relaying a signal of a payout command 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. There is. Main power of 24 V AC, for example, is supplied to the power switch substrate 382 via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

Each of the dispensing mechanism parts 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage 359 is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, a conductive polycarbonate resin), and is partially grounded. As a result, the generation of noise due to the charging of the sphere is suppressed.

Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end portion in FIG. 26 and the like, and by inserting the support shaft 385 into the support hole portion 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported by the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nail latches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion and a locking hole 387 at the upper end portion, so that the nail latch 386 can be fitted into the fastened hole 240 shown in FIG. The back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so as not to be opened and closed by fitting and fixing the fixing tool 242 shown in FIG. The reason why the nail latch is not used for the fixing tool 242 and the locking hole 387 is that a tank 355 for storing a ball is provided to the left of the locking hole 387 in FIG. 26, so that this portion is firmly fixed. .. When fixing the fixture 242, 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 the support shaft portion M6 of FIG. 13, the fastened hole 240 and the nail latch 386 are the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the locking hole 387 are the locking portion M8, respectively. Equivalent to. 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 control device 261 is equipped with an MPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic device. The MPU 501 is a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. It has a RAM 503. In addition, the MPU 501 also includes various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission/reception circuit.

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

The backup area 503a stores a stack pointer at the time of power interruption (including the occurrence of a power failure; the same applies hereinafter) when the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the values of registers, I/O, etc. The area of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is cut off based on the information in the backup area 503a when the power is turned on (including the power on by eliminating the power failure. The same applies to the following).

Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is cut off by the main processing (see FIG. 32), and restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is executed in the startup processing when the power is turned on (see FIG. 31). The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 501 is configured to receive the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is shut off due to a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU 501. When input to, the NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 42) as the power failure processing is immediately executed.

In addition to the backup area 503a, the RAM 503 has a holding 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, and a small hit. It has a hit flag 503h, an in-impact flag 503i, a round memory 503j, a small hit remaining number counter 503k, a big hit open number counter 503l, a winning prize winning counter 503m, and a current state memory 503n.

The reserved ball storage area 503b is an area for storing the respective values of the winning random number counter 503d and the round lottery counter 503e, which are acquired by the winning of the prize opening openings 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 for the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L before storing them in the reserved ball storage area 503b. Is the buffer.

The winning random number counter 503d is a counter for lottering the state given to the winning of the role material opening 32R, 32C, 32L. In the present embodiment, one of the big hit, the small hit, and the out-of-match is selected (lottery) based on the value of the hit random number counter 503d. The details of the random number counter 503d will be described later with reference to FIG.

The initial value random number counter 503e is a counter that is used as an initial value of the hit random number counter 503d, and is configured as a loop counter that is updated within the same range as the hit random number counter 503d. The 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 rounds per jackpot. In the present embodiment, the value of the round lottery counter 503f is configured to select one round, seven rounds, or fifteen rounds as the number of rounds per jackpot. The details of the round lottery counter 503f will be described later with reference to FIG.

The big hit flag 503g is a flag indicating whether or not the big hit is in progress. The jackpot flag 503g is turned on when a jackpot occurs.

Specifically, the jackpot flag 503g is turned on when the value of the hit random number counter 503d at the timing of winning the prize to the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L is a jackpot. Further, the jackpot flag 503g is a game executed when the value of the hit random number counter 503d at the winning timing to the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L is a value indicating the first small hit or the second small hit ( It is also turned on when the 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 set number of rounds is executed in accordance with the occurrence of the big hit (that is, when the value of the round memory 503d described later becomes “0”), or the accessory driving motor 33b7 is turned off. When a ball is not detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 even after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) (so-called puncture), the jackpot flag 503g is turned off.

The small hit flag 503h is a flag indicating whether or not the small hit is in progress. The small hit flag 503g is turned on when a small hit occurs. Specifically, it 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 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 when the opening/closing drive of the opening/closing member 33a1 of the winning accessory variable winning device 33 is executed the number of times set in accordance with the occurrence of the small hit (that is, the number of remaining small hits remaining to be described later). It is turned off when the value of the counter 503k becomes "0"). Further, the small hit flag 503h is also turned off with the end of the small hit when the 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 an impact (sway) is detected by the impact sensor 80 and the game for the impact is stopped. The in-impact flag 503i is turned on when the impact detection by the impact sensor 80 is confirmed in the off state, and is turned off when a proper operation is performed thereafter. In the present embodiment, long-pressing the RAM erasing switch 323 (for example, 1 second) while the power is kept on is defined as “valid operation”.

The round memory 503j is a memory for storing the number of big rounds selected by the above-mentioned round drawing counter 503f. The value of the round memory 503j is configured to store a value corresponding to the value selected 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 is a value indicating a big hit, the round lottery counter 503f stored in the holding 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 hit occurs due to the ball being detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 during the small hit game, according to the value of the round lottery counter 503f stored in the counter buffer 503c at that timing. 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, and 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 each time a ball is detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 during the big hit. In addition, when the ball is not detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 even if a predetermined time has passed during the jackpot round (so-called puncture), the value of the round memory 503d is initialized (cleared to 0). Has been done.

The small hit 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 hit. In the small hit remaining number counter 503k, the number of times of opening and closing according to the kind of small hit indicated by the hit random number counter 503d is set.

In the present embodiment, when the value of the hit random number counter 503d is the 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 the value indicating the second small hit. If it is, the opening/closing member 33a1 is configured to be opened/closed three times. Therefore, the value of the small hit remaining number counter 503k is set to 3 when the value of the hit random number counter 503d is the value indicating the first small hit, and the value of the random hit counter 503d indicates the second small hit. If it is a value shown, it is set to 1.

The value of the small hit remaining number counter 503k is decremented by 1 when the opening/closing member 33a1 is closed for a predetermined time, that is, each time the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 performs the opening/closing operation. To be done.

The big hit opening number counter 503l is a counter that counts the number of times the opening/closing member 33a1 is opened during the big hit, that is, the number of times the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33d is energized. 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) during the big hit, and conversely, when one round of big hit game is finished (the value of the round memory 503d. Is subtracted from "1"), or when the ball is not detected by the V winning detection switch 33b8 even after a predetermined time has passed during the jackpot round (so-called puncture), initialization (cleared to 0) is performed. Is configured. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the one-round jackpot game, when the value of the opening/closing member counter 503e becomes “18”, that is, when the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33d is energized 18 times, It is configured to determine that a predetermined one round of game time has elapsed and end the round.

The prize winning counter 503m is a counter that counts the balls that have won the prize varying device 33 in the jackpot. This character prize winning counter 503m is incremented by "1" when the ball is detected by the character prize detecting switch 33a3 during the big hit game, and conversely, when one round is completed, that is, the value of the round memory 503d. Is initialized (cleared to 0) when "1" is subtracted. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the jackpot game of one round, when the value of the prize winning counter 503m becomes "10", that is, after one round is started (the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33d is When the winning of 10 balls is confirmed in the accessory variable prize winning device 33 after the power is turned on, it is determined that a predetermined one round of game value is given and the round is ended. It is configured.

The current state memory 507n is a memory for storing the game state (stack pointer, registers, I/O value, etc.) at the time when the impact is detected by the impact sensor 80. .. After a shock is detected by the shock sensor 80, when a valid operation (in the present embodiment, long pressing of the RAM erase switch 323 while keeping the power on) is performed, a game executed by the pachinko machine 10. The content of is restored to the content of the game stored in the current state memory 507n. That is, even if a shock (swing) is detected by the shock sensor 80, the state of the game executed by the pachinko machine 10 is stored in the current state memory 507n if a proper operation is performed thereafter. Based on the content, the state of the game at the time when the impact is detected by the impact sensor 80 is restored (restored).

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

The payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and loan balls by the payout motor 358a. The MPU 511, which is an arithmetic unit, has a built-in 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 and the like.

Similar to the RAM 503 of the main control device 261, the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 and data can be retained (backup) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data and the like.

The backup area 513a is an area for storing the stack pointer at the time of power shutdown, the values of each register, I/O, etc. when the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Based on this information in the backup area 513a, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was cut off.

Writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is cut off by the NMI interrupt processing similar to that of FIG. 42, and restoration of each value written in the backup area 513a is executed in the main processing (not shown) when the power is turned on. .. Note that, like the MPU 501 of the main controller 261, the NMI terminal of the MPU 511 is also configured to receive the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 when the power is shut off 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 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 543, a main controller 261, a firing controller 312, a payout motor 358a, etc. are connected to the input/output port 515, respectively.

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

Specifically, a discharge permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, a touch sensor detects that the player is touching the ball discharge handle 18, and a discharge stop for stopping the discharge. The firing solenoid is driven, provided the switch is not operated. Then, when the firing solenoid is driven, the firing solenoid is excited by the firing pulse amplified corresponding to the rotation amount of the ball firing handle 18, and the ball is moved with a strength according to the operation amount of the ball firing handle 18. Is fired.

The audio lamp control device 262 outputs audio (audible output) from various speakers (speakers 246 and the like), various lamps (annular illumination section 102, central illumination section 103, upper dish illumination section 104, and The award ball lamp 105, the error display lamp 106, and the like) are controlled to turn on and off to visually output.

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

An input/output port 525 is connected to the MPU 521 of the audio lamp control device 262 via a bus line 524 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A main controller 261, a speaker 246, an annular illumination portion 102, a central illumination portion 103, a plate illumination portion 104, a prize ball lamp 105, an error display lamp 106, etc. are connected to the input/output port 525, respectively. ..

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 power failure, etc., and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 having a RAM erase switch 323. doing. The power supply unit 541 supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 via a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in a voltage of 24 V AC supplied from the outside, a voltage of 12 V for driving various switches and motors, a voltage of 5 V for logic, and a voltage for RAM backup. A backup voltage or the like is generated, and the voltage of 12 V, the voltage of 5 V, and the backup voltage are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. The operating voltage (voltage of 12 volts and 5 volts) is supplied to the firing control device 312 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 shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of DC stable 24V which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541, and when this voltage becomes less than 22V, determines that a power failure (power cutoff) has occurred, 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. It should be noted that the power supply unit 541 outputs the voltage of 5 V which is the drive voltage of the control system for a sufficient time to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the voltage of DC stable 24 V becomes less than 22 V. 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 the backup data to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 when the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed when the power is turned on. The main controller 261 and the payout controller 311 clear the data in the respective backup areas 503a and 513a when the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

The external output terminal board 271 is provided outside the pachinko machine 10 and is configured to be connectable to a hall computer that manages each pachinko machine 10 in the hall. The external output terminal board 271 is a command output from the main controller 110 (for example, a winning command indicating winning of the character opening openings 32R, 32C, 32L, a command indicating that a big hit is occurring, the impact sensor 80). Receives an impact notification command, etc.) and relays the command to the hall computer.

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

The value of each counter (the random number counter 503d, the initial value random number counter 503e, and the round lottery counter 503f) is executed every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 37) is executed every 2 ms or every 4 ms. Is repeatedly updated within the remaining time in the main processing (see FIG. 32), and the updated value is appropriately stored in the counter buffer 503c.

When the ball wins (wins) in the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L, the value of the winning random number counter 503d and the round lottery counter 503f out of the counter values stored in the counter buffer 503c at the winning timing. Is stored in the reserved ball storage area 503b.

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

The 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 in the range of "0" to "300" in sequence and returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value (that is, "300"). The hit random number counter 503d is updated once every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 37) is 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", and the value of the random number that is a second small hit is "2 to 21", which is the first small hit. The value of the random number is “22 to 300”, and the value of the random number 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". It is configured as a loop counter that is updated by 1.

The initial value random number counter 503e is updated once each time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 37) is executed, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 32), and the winning random number counter 503d is set to 1. When it makes 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 sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of “0” to “2” and reaches a maximum value (that is, “2”) and then returns to “0”. It is updated once every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 37) executed every 2 ms is executed.

In the present embodiment, when the hit random number counter 503d is “0”, “1”, and “2”, 1 round, 7 rounds, and 15 rounds are selected as the jackpot numbers, respectively.

Further, as will be described later in detail, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment prohibits processing other than updating the counter, such as prohibiting the firing of a ball, when a shock (sway) is detected by the shock sensor 80. Although the progress of the game is limited or stopped by, the update of each counter (random number counter 503d, initial value random number counter 503e, round lottery counter 503f) is configured to be continued.

With such a configuration, an unauthorized hanging board is attached, and the counter value (in particular, the value of the hit random number counter 503d related to the occurrence of the jackpot state, which is an advantageous state of providing the player with a game value) is aimed at the time of stopping the update of the counter. It is possible to prevent unauthorized reading of the. Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts that illegally generate an advantageous state by using the counter value that is illegally read.

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 a startup process executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261. This start-up process is started by a reset when the power is turned on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process accompanying power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, in order to set the stack pointer to a predetermined value and wait for the sub-side control devices (the voice lamp control device 262, the payout control device 311 and the like) to become operable, Wait processing (for example, about 1 second) is executed. After transmitting a payout permission command to the payout control device 311, (S102), access to the RAM 503 is permitted (S103).

After that, 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), the process is performed to clear (erase) the backup data. The process proceeds to S111. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the power-off occurrence information is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503 (S105), and if it is not stored (S105). S105: No), since backup data is not stored, the process proceeds to S114 in this case as well.

If the power-off occurrence information is stored in the backup area 503a (S105: Yes), the RAM judgment value is calculated (S106), and the calculated RAM judgment value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculation. If the determined RAM determination value does not match the RAM determination value saved when the power is cut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and in such a case also, 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 this RAM judgment value, the validity of the backup may be judged by whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 is correctly stored.

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

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

In addition, the initialization processing (S112, S113) of the RAM 503 is executed in the same manner when the power-off occurrence information is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). ..

In the RAM initialization processing (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 performed, the process proceeds to S110.

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

Next, a payout return command at power recovery for returning the control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side to the game state when the drive power is cut off 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 enters a state in which the payout control of the game balls can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 513. In the process of S110, the interrupt is permitted, and the process proceeds to the main process (see FIG. 32) described later.

Next, the main processing will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the MPU 501 in the main controller 261. In this main processing, the main processing of the game is executed. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when no impact (sway) is detected by the impact sensor 80 and the in-impact flag 503i is off, each of S201 to S207 is performed as a regular process of 4 ms cycle. The processing is executed, and the counter updating 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 (sway) being detected by the impact sensor 80, the processes of S201 to S207 are not executed, and the process of S211 is executed. Only the counter update process is repeatedly executed.

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

Next, the prize ball count signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read (S202), and the opening/closing member opening process for controlling the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member 33a1 during the small hit game is performed (S203). Note that the specific processing in this opening/closing member opening processing (S203) will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

After the jackpot process (S204) is executed, the special figure changing process for changing the display of the symbols (special symbols) by the 7-segment LED 33a10 is executed (S205). Note that the specific processing in this special figure variation processing (S205) will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

In the process of S206, the state of the launch permission signal in the payout control device 311 is checked every 0.6 seconds, and only when the predetermined launch condition is satisfied, specifically, the launch permission signal from the payout control device 311 is confirmed. Is output and the touch sensor detects that the player is touching the ball firing handle 18, and only when the firing stop switch for stopping the firing is not operated, the ball firing unit 312a. A firing pulse for driving the firing solenoid of is output to firing controller 312. By the processing of S206, when the firing pulse is output to the firing control device 312, the firing solenoid of the ball firing unit 312a is driven, and the ball is fired with a strength according to the operation amount of the ball firing handle 18.

After the process of S206, 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. In this case (S507: No), the power failure monitoring circuit 542 has not output the power failure signal SG1 and the power supply has not been cut off, so 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 confirmation by the process of 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 fraudulent activity. ..

Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main processing 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 processing (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 from 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 processing 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 updating 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. More repeated.

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 execution timing of the next main process is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, it is possible to randomly update the initial value of the random number counter 503d by repeatedly updating the initial value random number counter 503e using the remaining time.

If the impact flag 503i is on (S209: No) as a result of confirmation in the process of S209, the impact sensor 80 has detected an impact (sway). In such a case, the process of S210 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to S211. As a result, the processes of S201 to S207 are not executed, and only the counter updating process of S211 is repeatedly executed.

Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the impact (sway) is detected by the impact sensor 80, the process of S206 is not executed, so that the emission pulse is not output to the emission control device 312 and the emission of the ball is performed. Is not done.

As described above, 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 cheating, the firing of the ball is prohibited and the progress of the game is substantially stopped. Therefore, it is possible to minimize the number of prize balls to be paid out by a fraudulent act that gives a shock (sway) to the pachinko machine 10. Furthermore, it is possible to prohibit further progress of the game.

On the other hand, even when a shock is detected by the shock sensor 80, only the initial value random number counter 503e is updated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the counter value from being illegally read when the counter is stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act in which an illegal hanging substrate is attached and an advantageous state is illegally generated by using the value of the counter that is illegally read, aiming at the time when the counter is not updated.

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

In the power outage process (S212), after prohibiting the generation of each interrupt process, a command indicating that the power is cut off is issued to another control device (peripheral control of the payout control device 311 or the voice lamp control device 262, etc.). Device). Next, after calculating the RAM judgment value and storing the value, the 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 of the RAM 503 that are backed up.

The processing of S208 is executed at the timing when the series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S207 ends, or the end of one cycle of the processing of S211 performed within the remaining time. ing. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 261 described above, since the power-off occurrence information is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed, when returning from the power-off state, after the startup process is completed, 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.

Therefore, in the power-off process, even if the contents of the registers used by the MPU 501 are not saved in the stack area or the stack pointer value is not saved, the initial setting process (S101; see FIG. 31) By setting the stack pointer to a predetermined value (initial value), the process in S201 can be started. Therefore, the control load 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 above-mentioned opening/closing member opening process (S203) 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 this opening/closing member opening process (S203), first, it is confirmed whether the small hit flag 503h is on (S301). If the small hit flag 503h is off as a result of the confirmation in the process of S301 (S301: No), it means that the small hit game is not in progress, so this opening/closing member opening/closing process (S203) is ended.

On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S301, if the small hit flag 503h is on (S301: Yes), since the small hit game is being played, whether the value of the small hit remaining number counter 503k is larger than 0 or not. Is confirmed (S302).

As a result of confirmation by the processing of S302, if the value of the small hit remaining number counter 503k is 0 (S302: No), all opening/closing driving of the opening/closing member 33a1 in the small hit game has ended, so the small hit flag 593h is turned off. Then, (S313), the opening/closing member opening/closing process (S203) ends.

On the other hand, in the process of S302, when the value of the small hit remaining number counter 503k is larger than 0 (S302: Yes), all the opening/closing driving of the opening/closing member 33a1 in the small hit game is not completed, and thus the opening/closing member 33a1 is opened/closed. 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 processing of S304, the state of the opening/closing member 33a1 changes from the closed state to the open state.

After the processing of S304, an initial value is set to an opening time timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 503 to measure the opening period of the opening/closing member 33a1 in the opened state (S305). In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the opening/closing member 33a1 is configured to be opened for 0.3 s for each first small hit and second small hit. Therefore, since the main processing is a processing cycle of every 4 ms, 75 is set as an initial value in the processing 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 this case.

In the process of S306, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the opening time timer whose initial value is set by the process of S305 is larger than 0 (S306). If the value of the opening time timer is larger than 0 (S306: Yes), it means that the opening/closing member 33a1 is in the opening period, so the value of the opening time timer is decremented by 1 (S314), and the opening/closing member opening/closing process (S314) is performed. S203) is ended.

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

As a result of the confirmation in the process of S307, if the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is on (S307: No), it is the timing when the opening period of the opening/closing member 33a1 has ended, so the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned off to open the opening/closing member. 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 opening/closing member 33a1 can be operated next time after 1 second.

On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S307, if the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is off (S307: Yes), the opening/closing member 33a1 is in the closed state, and thus 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). When the value of the closing time timer is larger than 0 as a result of the confirmation in the process of S310 (S310: Yes), it means that the closing time of the opening/closing member 33a1 is in the closing period, so the value of the closing time timer is subtracted 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 the process of S310 (S310: No), it is confirmed whether the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is off (S311).

As a result of confirmation by the processing of S311, if the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is off (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. The value of the small hit remaining number counter 503k is decremented by 1 (S311), and the opening/closing member opening/closing process (S203) ends.

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the jackpot process (S204) described above will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the jackpot process (S204) executed in the main process of FIG. In this big hit process (S204), drive control of each character is executed according to the detection result of each switch in the big hit game.

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

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

As a result of confirmation by the process of S323, if it is at the start of the round (S323: Yes), the accessory driving motor 33a5 is turned on (S324), and the accessory 33a4 facilitates 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 opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is off (S325: No), the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned on to open the opening/closing member 33a1 (S226), and the opening/closing member 33a1 is opened once. 1 is added to the value of the jackpot opening counter 503l (S327), and the process proceeds to S328.

On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S325, if the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is on (S325: Yes), the processes of S326 and S327 are 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 passed since the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 was turned on (S328). Here, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 was turned on (S328: Yes), the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned off (S329), and the value of the jackpot opening number counter 503l is 18 Is confirmed (S330).

In the present embodiment, the time of one round game during the big hit is counted by the number of times the opening/closing member 33a1 is driven to open/close substantially regularly, and by checking the value of the big hit opening number counter 503l, It is possible to confirm whether or not the specified time in the round game has elapsed.

Therefore, as a result of checking the value of the jackpot opening counter 503l by the process of S330, if the value of the jackpot opening 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 was 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 a prize detection switch 33a3 is turned on and it is confirmed that a winning ball has entered the winning variable variable winning device 33, the number of winning balls (winning detection information) corresponding to the winning ball is set, and the main processing is performed. It is transmitted to the payout control board 311 in the processing of S201 (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 10 balls have been won in the prize varying device 33 in one round game, so the round game is finished. In order to perform the operation, the accessory driving motor 33a5 is turned off (S334), and the process proceeds to S335.

On the other hand, in the process of S331, when the winning a prize detection switch 33a3 is off (S331: No), the processes of S332 to S334 are skipped and the process proceeds to S335. In addition, in the process of S333, when the value of the prize winning counter 503m is not 10 (S333: No), since there are no 10 balls in the prize varying device 33, the process of S334 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to S335.

Further, in the process of S330, when the value of the jackpot opening number counter 503l is "18" (S330: Yes), it means that the opening/closing member 33a1 is driven to open and close 18 times to complete one round game. In order to end the round game, the accessory driving motor 33a5 is turned off (S334), and the process proceeds to S335.

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

As a result of checking in the process of S336, if the V winning detection switch 33b8 is turned on (S336: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the round memory 503j (S337), and the value of the jackpot opening number counter 503l is cleared to 0. (S338), the value of the prize winning counter 503f is cleared to 0 (S339), and this jackpot processing (S204) is ended.

On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S336, if the V winning detection switch 33b8 is not turned on (S336: No), since it is in the 1 round game, the processes of S337 to S339 are skipped, and this jackpot process is executed. (S204) ends.

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 passed since the accessory driving motor 33a5 was turned off in the process of S335 (S335: Yes), to end the jackpot game, the process proceeds to S340. In the process of S340, the jackpot 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 special figure variation process (S205) described above 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 changing process (S205), the variable display of symbols on the 7-segment LED 33a10 is executed.

In the special figure variation process, first, it is confirmed whether the big hit flag 503g is on, that is, whether the big hit is currently in progress (S361). As a result of the confirmation in the process of S361, if the big hit flag 503g is on, that is, if the big hit is in progress (S361: Yes), the special figure changing process (S205) is ended as it is.

If the jackpot flag 503g is off as a result of the confirmation in the process of S361 (S361: No), it is confirmed whether the display mode of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is changing (S362).

As a result of the confirmation in S362, if the display mode of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is not changing (S362: No), it is confirmed whether or not the number N of operation-holding balls is larger than 0 (S363). At this time, if the number N of operation-holding balls is 0 (S363: No), since there is no winning in the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L that should start the 7-segment LED 33a10, the special figure fluctuation is left as it is. The process (S205) ends.

On the other hand, as a result of confirmation by the process of S363, if the number N of operation-holding balls is> 0 (S363: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the number N of operation-holding balls (S364), and the data stored in the holding ball storage area 503b. Shift processing is performed (S365).

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

After the processing of S365, an initial value of the fluctuation time is set in a fluctuation time timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 503 for measuring the fluctuation time (S366). In the process of S366, the initial value of the fluctuation 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 fluctuation 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 sphere storage area 503b is a value indicating a big hit or a deviation, that is, 0 or 1. , 15 s, the variable display is performed. Therefore, since the main processing is a processing cycle of every 4 ms, if the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area 503b is a value indicating a big hit or a deviation, 3750 changes. It is set as an initial value in the time timer.

Moreover, 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, in the case of 2 to 300, It is configured such that a variable display for 0.5 s is performed. Therefore, in this case, 125 is set as the initial value in the variable time timer.

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

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

As a result of confirmation by the processing of S368, if the fluctuation time timer is not 0, that is, if the fluctuation time has not yet elapsed (S368: No), the value of the fluctuation time timer is subtracted by 1 (S369), and 7 The display of the segment LED 33a10 is updated (S370), and the special figure changing process (S205) ends.

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

Specifically, when the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area 503b is "1", that is, a value indicating a big hit, "7" is set as the stop display. It 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 of 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".

When the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area of the reserved sphere storage area 503b is "0", that is, a value indicating deviation, "-" is set as the stop display. As a result, the display of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is stopped at "-".

After the processing of S371, the win/loss setting processing for setting the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area of the reserved sphere storage area 503b is executed (S372), and the special figure variation processing (S205) is ended. To do. The details of the winning/losing setting process (S372) will be described later with reference to FIG.

According to this 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 sphere storage area 503b is a big hit or a big hit, the variation time is set to 15s, while the first small hit or the second small hit. If it is a win, the variation time is set to 0.5 s. Therefore, when the player faces a long and fluctuating display, he/she has a strong expectation for the jackpot, and the player's interest in the game can be increased.

Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the above-described win/loss setting process (S372) will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the hit/miss setting processing (S372) executed in the special figure changing processing (S205) of FIG.

In this winning/losing setting process (S372), first, it is confirmed whether or not it is a big hit, that is, whether the value of the hit random number counter 503d stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area 503b is a value indicating a big hit (S401). ).

As a result of the confirmation in the process of S401, if it 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 of the reserved ball storage area 503b is determined. 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", it 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 hit remaining number counter 503k is cleared to 0 (S404), the value of the big hit opening number counter 503l is cleared to 0 (S405), and this winning/losing setting processing (S372) is ended.

On the other hand, as a result of confirmation by the processing of S401, if it is not a big hit (S401: No), it is a 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 is It is confirmed whether or not the value indicates the first small hit (S406).

As a result of the confirmation in the process of S406, if it is the first small hit (S406: Yes), "1" is set to the small hit remaining number counter 503k (S407), and the small hit flag 503h is turned on ( In step S408, the win/loss setting process (S372) ends.

On the other hand, as a result of confirmation by the process of S406, if it is not the first small hit (S406: No), it is the second small hit, that is, the 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).

As a result of the confirmation in the process of S409, if it is the second small hit (S409: Yes), the small hit remaining number counter 503k is set to “3” (S410), and the small hit flag 503h is turned on ( In step S408, the win/loss setting process (S372) ends.

On the other hand, as a result of confirmation by the processing of S409, if it is not the second small hit (S409: No), it is out, so in this case, the value of the small hit remaining number counter 503k is cleared to 0 (S411), The win/loss setting process (S372) ends.

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 of the present embodiment is configured so that other interrupt processing cannot be interrupted during execution of this timer interrupt processing.

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

After the processing of S602, it is confirmed whether the in-impact flag 503i is on (S603), and if the in-impact flag 503i is off (S603: No), other processing in this timer interrupt processing is executed (S604). ), and ends the timer interrupt process. The switch reading process (FIG. 38) described later is executed in the other process (S604).

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

Therefore, according to this timer interruption process, even if the impact sensor 80 detects an impact (sway), the hit random number counter 503d and the round lottery counter 503f are continuously updated at 2 ms intervals. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the counter value from being illegally read when the counter is stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act in which an illegal hanging substrate is attached for the purpose of stopping the updating of the counter, and the advantageous state is illegally generated by using the value of the counter read illegally.

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 respective predetermined values are set in the memory and the counter according to the detection result. Note that the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that other interrupt processing cannot be interrupted during execution of the switch reading processing.

In this switch reading process, first, a start winning process associated with winning a prize in the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L is executed (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 turned on (S502). Here, when 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-described 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 jackpot flag 503g is off (S502: No), it is confirmed whether the V winning detection switch 33b8 is turned on (S503). As a result of checking in the process of S503, if the V winning detection switch 33b8 is turned on (S503: Yes), a big hit occurs 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 hit remaining number counter 503k is cleared to 0 (S505), the value of the big hit opening number counter 503l is cleared to 0 (S506), and the round lottery counter 503f stored in the counter buffer 503c. A value corresponding to the value of 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 processing of S507, the processing shifts to the processing of S508. In this processing of S508, other switch reading processing is executed (S508). After the processing of S508, this switch reading processing is ended.

In the other switch reading process (S508), in addition to the reading of the switch during the big hit, for example, each opening port switch 222R, 222C, 222L, or the switch provided in the other winning opening is read, and any one of the switches is read. When turned on, the number of prize 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, with reference to FIG. 39, the above-described starting winning process (S501) will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the start winning processing (S501) executed in the switch reading processing of FIG.

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

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

As a result of confirmation by 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), it is determined whether the ball has won (start winning) the left accessory opening 32L, that is, whether the left opening switch 222L is turned on. Confirm (S528).

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

In the processing of S522 performed when a ball wins any of the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L, whether the number N of operation-reserving balls is 0, that is, the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L It is confirmed whether or not the winning is not held (S522). As a result of the confirmation in the process of S522, if the number N of operation-holding 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 N of retained operation balls is not 0 (S522: No), it is confirmed whether the number N of retained operation balls 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 operation-reserved balls is less than 4, that is, the winning of 1 or more and less than the upper limit is reserved (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 winning accessory variable winning device 33 is open (S524).

As a result of confirmation by the processing in S524, if the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is on, that is, if the opening/closing member 33a1 is open (S524: Yes), the operation holding ball number N is incremented by 1 (S525), and the hit random number counter The respective values of 503d and the round lottery counter 503f are stored in the first area of the empty reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area 503b (S526), and this start winning process (S501) is ended.

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 processes of S525 and S526 are skipped and the start winning process (S501) is finished. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the prize to the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L is held while the opening/closing member 33a1 is open.

Also when the number N of operation-holding balls is 4 or more (S523: No), the processing of S525 and S526 is skipped, and the start winning is not held for winning the winnings in the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L. The process (S501) ends.

In addition, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S528, if the left opening switch 222L is not turned on (S528: No), there is no ball in any of the three accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L. In such a case, the start winning process (S501) ends.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the external interrupt processing. The external interrupt process is a process that is activated when a shock (sway) is detected by the shock sensor 80. Note that the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that other interrupt processing cannot be interrupted during execution of this external interrupt processing.

In the external interrupt processing, first, the current state (the value of the stack pointer, each register, I/O, etc.) is stored in the current state memory 507n (S701).

In this way, when a shock (swing) is detected by the shock sensor 80, the game state at the time of the detection is stored in the current state memory 507n, so that the state of the game executed by the pachinko machine 10 can be changed. 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 kept on, the game state is stored in the current state memory 507n. It is configured to be restored (restored).

After the processing of S701, the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned off (S702). As a result of the processing in S702, the opening/closing member 33a1 of the winning 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 to move the V guide portion 33b4a to the back position (that is, the position facing the front side of the game board 30) and stop it (S703). ..

The orientation of the rotating body 33b6 is detected by a rotation amount detection switch (not shown) including a rotary encoder. The rotation amount detection switch (not shown) is configured to detect the slit punched in the slit plate axially attached to the drive shaft of the rotary body drive motor 33b7. Here, the slit is punched 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 of the slit plate.

After the processing of S703, the in-impact flag 503i is turned on (S704), and the notification command is output to the voice lamp control device 262 (S705). As a result of the processing of S705, each of the lamps 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 is blinked under the control of the audio lamp control device 262, and the pachinko machine 10 shakes to cause a situation in which fraudulent behavior is suspected (external). Hall manager, etc.) is notified.

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

Therefore, according to the external interrupt process executed in response to the detection of the impact (sway) by the impact sensor 80, the opening/closing member 33a1 of the accessory variable winning device 33 is closed by the process of S702, so that the accessory variable It is impossible (or difficult) to enter a ball into the winning device 33.

By making it impossible or difficult for the ball to enter the variable accessory winning device 33, it is possible to suppress the distribution of the ball to the V guide portion 33b4a existing inside the variable prize device 33. Along with this, the ball is also prevented from entering the V winning opening, which is a trigger for the occurrence of the big hit, so the shock (swing) is detected by the shock sensor 80, and the big hit ( It is possible to suppress the occurrence of (advantageous state) and prevent the illegal payout of prize balls.

Further, since the V guide portion 33b4a is moved to the back position by the processing of S703, it is possible to suppress the inflow of the ball from the V guide portion 33b4a to the V winning opening. As a result, since the occurrence of a big hit is suppressed, the impact is detected by the impact sensor 80, and it is possible to prevent the payout of an illegal prize ball in a situation in which an illegal act is suspected.

Furthermore, when such a situation in which a fraudulent act is suspected (that is, a situation in which the pachinko machine 10 shakes) occurs, the processing of S705 and S706 respectively illustrates the audio lamp control device 262 and the hall computer. The notification command is output to the external management device that is not operated. As a result, visual notification and notification by the management device are performed, and it is possible to notify the hall manager or the like of suspicion of misconduct, along with the restriction of the progress of the game by stopping the firing of the ball or closing the opening/closing member 44a1. Therefore, suitable fraud measures can be realized.

In addition, since the current state is stored in the current state memory 507n by the process of S701, when it is determined that the impact (sway) detected by the impact sensor 80 is unrelated to fraudulent activity, 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 unrelated acts, it is possible to prevent the profit of the legitimate player from being damaged.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the interrupt processing at the time of RAM clear detection. The 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 kept ON. Note that the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that other interrupt processing cannot be interrupted during execution of this RAM clear detection interrupt processing.

In the RAM clear detection interrupt process, first, it is confirmed whether the RAM erase switch 323 is continuously turned on (S801). If the RAM erase switch 323 is not turned on at this time, the RAM clear detection time is detected. Terminate the interrupt process.

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

On the other hand, as a result of confirmation by the process of S802, if 1 s has passed since the RAM erasing switch 323 was turned on (S802: Yes), the operation of the RAM erasing switch 323 is regarded as a legitimate operation with no suspicion of wrongdoing. , The game state is returned 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 in-impact flag 503i is turned off (S805).

After the processing of S805, the notification cancel command is output to the voice lamp control device 262 (S806). As a result of the processing of S806, the notification that has been performed as a result of the processing of S704 is canceled by the control of the voice lamp control device 262. That is, the blinking of each lamp 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 is stopped.

After the processing of S806, the notification cancel command is output to the external output terminal board 271 (S807), and the RAM clear detection interrupt processing is ended. As a result of the processing in S807, the notification cancel command is relayed by the external output terminal board 271 and received by the hall computer (not shown). Upon receiving the notification cancel command, the hall computer cancels the notification performed as a result of the processing in S704.

Therefore, according to this RAM clear detection interrupt processing, when the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed for a period of 1 s while the power is kept on, the operation is regarded as a legitimate operation and the operation of S802 is performed. By the processing, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the impact detection timing by the impact sensor 80 that has triggered the progress of the game, and by the processing of S803 and S804, the operation of the pachinko machine becomes the normal operation. Return, the restriction on the progress of the game is lifted.

Therefore, when the impact is detected by the impact sensor 80, but the impact is found to be unrelated to the wrongdoing, the state of the game is changed by a proper operation by a proper person such as the manager of the hall. 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 unrelated acts, it is possible to prevent the profit of the legitimate player from being damaged.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt processing. This NMI interrupt process is a process that is started 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 cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. is there. The 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 ends. By the NMI interrupt processing, the power-off occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the 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. In the present embodiment, (1) the firing of the ball is stopped (prohibited), (2) the opening/closing member 33a1 of the variable accessory winning device 33 is closed, and (3) the V guide portion 33b4a of the rotating body 33b6 is placed on the back side. By moving to the position, the progress of the game is restricted.

As in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the amount of game value earned by the player can be changed according to which of the V guide portion 33b4a or the non-V guide portion 33b4b is distributed by the rotating body 33b6 as the distribution means. In the case of a pachinko machine, a fraudulent act of shaking the pachinko machine 10 may often be carried out for the purpose of making such distribution advantageous to itself.

However, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, when the impact (sway) is detected by the impact sensor 80 and there is a strong suspicion of fraud, the progress of the game is restricted. It is possible to minimize the number of prize balls to be paid out due to fraudulent activity, and it is possible to minimize damage to the game hall (hall) due to fraudulent activity. In particular, since the progress of the game can be stopped by stopping the firing of the balls, it is possible to reliably prevent the payout of the prize balls due to an illegal act.

Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the random number counter such as the hit random number counter 503d is configured to be continuously updated with the passage of time even during the above-described restriction of the progress of the game. There is. 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 the update of the random number counter is stopped.

Like the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a pachinko machine that performs a lottery on whether to generate an advantageous state (particularly, a big hit state) based on the value of the hit random number counter 503d that is updated every moment as time passes. On the other hand, a fraudulent act using a fraudulent board (so-called hanging board) that causes 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 due to 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 in which an illegal signal is output from an illegal hanging board attached to a pachinko machine at a timing at which a timing is found and a value that causes such an advantageous state is generated, thereby unduly generating the 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 continues to be updated even while the progress of the game is limited, so that the hit random number counter 503d of the fraudulent person It makes illegal reading difficult. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts due to improper 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 the fraudulent activity that results in the ball distribution being advantageous to itself by limiting the progress of the game, but also to limit the progress of the game. By updating the random number counter even in the middle, it is possible to deal with an illegal act caused by an illegal reading of the value of the random number counter. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 can appropriately deal with various frauds.

Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a shock (sway) is detected by the shock sensor 80 and there is a strong suspicion of wrongdoing, the current state is stored in the current state memory 507n. If a valid operation is performed after that (in the present embodiment, the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed and held 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 a shock (sway) is detected by the shock sensor 80 and there is a strong suspicion of misconduct, the progress of the game is restricted but detected. When it is determined that the impact is unrelated to the fraudulent activity, the state of the game 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 unrelated acts, it is possible to prevent the profit of the legitimate player from being damaged.

Although the present invention has been described above based on the respective embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and various modifications and improvements can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Can be inferred.

For example, in the above embodiment, the ball is distributed to either the V guide portion 33b4a that guides the ball to the V winning detection switch 33b8 as the specific area or the non-V guide portion 33b4b that guides the ball to the recovery passage 216 as the normal area. The pachinko machine 10 provided with the accessory variable prize winning device 33 having the rotating body 33b6 as the distribution means (distribution section) has been exemplified, but the present invention is a pachinko machine having the distribution means for structurally distributing the specific area and the normal area. Any machine can be applied to various pachinko machines.

As the distribution means for structurally dividing the specific region and the normal region, for example, a plurality of holes (for example, three) through which a sphere can pass are provided, and the specific region and the normal region are divided according to the position of the passing hole. A dish-shaped distribution member (so-called clune) for distributing the components can be used. Further, in a game area of the game board 30, a stage-shaped distribution member (so-called a stage provided on a center frame) that projects in the front, and when the ball is made to flow on the stage, the ball is , A sorting member that sorts a specific region and a normal region according to whether it falls from the stage through a specific region that emits a sphere toward a specific region or falls through the stage through other regions, and is a structurally specific region. Another example of the sorting means for sorting the normal area and the normal area is given.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when an impact on the pachinko machine 10 (sway of the pachinko machine 10) is detected by the impact sensor 80, (1) stop (prohibition) of ball firing, (2) opening/closing member 33a1. Although it is configured to limit the progress of the game by closing and (3) moving the V guide portion 33b4a to the back position, the progress of the game is limited by any one of them or a combination of the two. It may be configured to.

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 restricted by at least stopping the firing of the ball, and the processing other than the firing of the ball is performed. The configuration may be such that it is continued with the updating of the counter.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sphere is launched by outputting a launch pulse from the main control device 261 to the launch control device 312, but other control devices (for example, the payout control device 311 and the launch control device 312). Etc.) may control the firing 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 control device 261 prohibits the control device that controls the firing of the ball from firing the ball. It is possible to have a configuration in which a firing inhibition signal (or command) is output, and the control device that receives the signal (or command) stops firing the ball.

In addition, a member that can block the passage of the ball is provided on the ball guiding member 33b3 that guides the ball to the rotating body 33b6, and when the impact on the pachinko machine 10 is detected by the impact sensor 80, the member causes the ball to move. It may be configured to block the progress of the game by blocking the ball passing through the guide member 33b3 and making it impossible or difficult for the ball to reach the rotating body 33b6. Alternatively, a member for preventing the ball from flowing into the V guide portion 33b4a is provided, and when a shock to the pachinko machine 10 is detected by the shock sensor 80, the member prevents the ball from flowing into the V guide portion 33b4a. Accordingly, the progress of the game may be limited.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the impact is detected by the impact sensor 80, the rotating body 336b is rotated to move the V guide portion 33b4a to the back position. When a shock is detected by the shock sensor 80, the distribution means for allocating a part moves either the part for guiding to the specific region or the part for flowing the sphere to the part for guiding to the specific region so as to move them relative to each other. The position may be a position where it is impossible or difficult for the sphere to flow into the specific region.

Further, in the above embodiment, the switch reading process (see FIG. 38) is executed even when the impact sensor 80 detects the impact (sway), but the impact sensor 80 detects the impact. In this case, the switch reading process may not be executed or each process may be skipped.

Alternatively, in the process of S526 of the starting 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 such a configuration, if a shock (sway) is detected by the shock sensor 80 and there is a strong suspicion of wrongdoing, a ball may win the accessory opening openings 32R, 32C, 32L after that. It is possible to surely prevent the lottery result by the hit random number counter 503d from being a big hit, thereby reliably preventing the occurrence of a big hit state, and to prevent the illegal payout of prize balls. You can

Alternatively, in the process of S526 of the start winning process (see FIG. 39), a value other than the jackpot (in particular, an outlier) is stored in the reserved ball storage area 503b regardless of the actual value of the winning random number counter 503d. May be configured to limit the progress of the.

With such a configuration, if a shock (sway) is detected by the shock sensor 80 and there is a strong suspicion of wrongdoing, a ball may win the accessory opening openings 32R, 32C, 32L after that. Since the lottery result by the hit random number counter 503d cannot be a big hit, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of a big hit state, and it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal payout of prize balls.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the impact on the pachinko machine 10 is detected by the impact sensor 80, the progress of the game is limited. However, the impact (sway) is detected by the impact sensor 80 under a predetermined situation. Only when the game is played, it may be configured to limit the progress of the game, assuming that a significant shock that may be suspected of misconduct is detected. With such a configuration, it is possible to surely distinguish whether or not the shock detected by the shock sensor 80 is a significant shock that can be suspected of cheating, and prevent the occurrence of a big hit due to such cheating. Therefore, it is possible to surely suppress the damage to the game hall (hall) due to the illegal act.

At this time, as the “predetermined situation” that is a condition for determining the impact detected by the impact sensor 80 as a significant impact, for example, a situation in which the ball is likely to be in the vicinity of the rotating body 33b6 is high. For example, there is a situation in which a fraudulent act is likely to be executed (a fraudulent act is easily executed). Here, as a situation in which there is a high possibility that the ball is in the vicinity of the rotating body 33b6, specifically, there is a situation in which the ball exists in the accessory variable prize winning device 33 including the rotating body 33b6, and such an accessory variable winning prize. Examples include a situation in which the ball enters the device 33 more easily than in the normal state (for example, the opening/closing member 33a1 is open).

For example, a counter that counts the number of balls that flow into the variable winning a prize device 33 from the entrance 33a8a and a ball that flows out of the variable winning a prize device 33 from the outlet through the V guide portion 33b4a or the non-V guide portion 33b4b. A counter for counting the number is provided, the number of balls remaining in the accessory winning a prize winning device 33 is counted based on the values of these counters, and when the remaining number is zero or more, the impact sensor 80 gives an impact. When is detected, the impact may be determined to be a significant impact.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the impact sensor 80 is used, but the impact sensor 80 is one type of acceleration sensor, and if the impact sensor 80 can detect a shake received by the pachinko machine 10, the impact sensor 80 is used. Not limited to this, various acceleration sensors (for example, a vibration sensor which is one kind of acceleration sensor) can be used. Therefore, in each of the above-described embodiments, the "impact amount (magnitude of impact)" which is the detection result of the impact sensor 80 is used, but the parameter is not limited to the impact amount as long as it is a parameter indicating the sway of the pachinko machine 10. Instead, it is possible to use various parameters such as the amount of amplitude representing the vibration and the vibration period.

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

Moreover, in each of the above-described embodiments, the impact sensor 80 is used and the impact detected by the impact sensor 80 is examined to determine whether there is a suspicion of fraudulent activity. A sensor may be used and the progress of the game may be limited 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 near the V guide portion 33b4a and the opening/closing member 33a1. It may be configured to limit the progress of the game when it is detected.

Alternatively, instead of the impact sensor 80 used in the above-described embodiment, a sensor capable of detecting an object (for example, the light emitted from the light emitting element is reflected by the object to be detected and reflected light 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 may be configured. For example, a reflection type infrared sensor is arranged near the accessory variable prize winning device 33 on the surface of the game board 30, particularly near the opening/closing member 33a1 and the V guide portion 33b4a, and an object is detected by such a sensor. In such a case, it may be configured to limit the progress of the game.

The magnetic sensor described above and a sensor capable of detecting an object may be used in combination, and the progress of the game may be limited based on the detection result of each sensor. In addition, the above-described magnetic sensor or a sensor capable of detecting an object and the impact sensor 80 are used in combination, or all available sensors (for example, three types: a magnetic sensor, a sensor capable of detecting an object, and an impact sensor 80). The sensors may be used in combination, and the progress of the game may be limited based on the detection result of each sensor.

Here, when a plurality of sensors are used in combination, the progress of the game may be limited only by the detection result from one sensor, or the detection result from the plurality of sensors may be totally illegal. It may be configured to limit the progress of the game after determining whether there is a suspicion of an action. In addition to the impact sensor 80, the magnetic sensor, and a sensor capable of detecting an object, a sensor according to the type of fraudulent activity may be used, and the progress of the game may be limited based on the detection result.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the impact on the pachinko machine 10 is detected by the impact sensor 80, as a result of the processes of S705 and S706 of the external interrupt process (FIG. 40), the audio lamp control device 262 respectively. Although the notification command is output to the hall computer which is an external management device, it may be configured to perform only one of the processes.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the impact on the pachinko machine 10 is detected by the impact sensor 80, as a result of the process of S705 of the external interrupt process (FIG. 40), a notification command is sent to the voice lamp control device 262. Although it is configured to output and visually notify by lighting the lamp 102 or the like, in place of or in combination with this, audio is output from the speaker 246 to provide auditory notification. Good. It should be noted that in the case of visually notifying, various lighting modes such as blinking can be used in addition to the lighting of the lamp, and in the case of auditorily notifying, various kinds of sound such as the type and volume of sound are changed. Output aspects can be used.

In addition, a display device such as an LCD controlled by the voice lamp control device 262 or the display control device connected to the voice lamp control device 262 is provided, and as a result of the process of S705 of the external interrupt process (FIG. 40), the voice As a result of outputting the notification command to the lamp control device 262, the display device may be used to perform the notification.

Further, in the above embodiment, the vibration sensor 80 is connected to the main control device 261, but it is connected to the voice lamp control device 262, and when the shock sensor 80 detects a shock, a predetermined command is sent to the main control device. It may be configured to output to the device 261.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the winning character is changed as a result of the lottery by the winning random number counter 503d triggered by the winning of the winning openings 32R, 32C, 32L, or in the first small hit state or the second small hit state. The pachinko machine 10 of the type in which a big jackpot is generated as a result of the ball that has entered the winning device 33 being distributed to the V guide portion 33b4a (specific area) has been exemplified, but in place of the jackpot, the probability that the jackpot will occur is increased. It is a type of pachinko machine that generates (a so-called probability change state), or a type that generates a state in which the opening time and the number of times of opening/closing of the opening/closing member associated with the winning opening to which a prize ball is given are increased. May be. The “opening/closing member associated with the winning opening to which the prize ball is provided” includes, for example, the opening/closing member 33a1, but is not limited to this.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the winning of the accessory opening openings 32R, 32C, 32L is held while the opening/closing member 33a1 is open. However, the accessory opening openings 32R, 32C are displayed while the 7-segment LED 33a10 is being changed. , 32L may be suspended.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the variable display is performed on the 7-segment LED 33a10, but the variable display may be performed using a display device such as an LCD.

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

Further, in the above embodiment, when the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed and held, the game state is returned to the game state stored in the current state memory 507n. However, the RAM erase switch 323 is used instead. Alternatively, a dedicated switch for returning the game state may be provided. Alternatively, instead of the RAM erasing switch 323, another function switch may be configured to also serve as a switch for returning the game state.

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

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. The value corresponding to the value (that is, the value of the round lottery counter 503f acquired before the jackpot occurrence) is stored in the round memory 503j.

Instead, when a big hit 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 timing of this big hit. Good. That is, when the big hit occurs from the small hit game, the value of the round lottery counter 503f acquired at the timing when the big hit occurs may be stored in the round memory 503j.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the hit random number counter 503d, the initial value random number counter 503e, and the round lottery counter 503f are updated while 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. It is preferable that at least the winning random number counter 503d is updated.

Further, in the above embodiment, the external interrupt process of FIG. 40 is the process that is activated when the impact is detected by the impact sensor 80, but it may be configured as a timer interrupt process that is activated every predetermined time. .. In this case, when the process is started every predetermined time, it is confirmed whether or not the shock is detected by the shock sensor 80, and if the shock is not detected, the process is ended, while if the shock is detected, the step S701 is performed. ~ The process of S706 is executed and the process ends.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the winning (winning) to the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L is held while the opening/closing member 33a1 is opened, but the special figure changing process of FIG. 35 will be described later. In addition to changing to the special figure changing process of 43, the start winning process of FIG. 39 is changed to the special figure changing process of FIG. 44 which will be described later, and the 7 segment LED 33a10 is displaying the changing (during pattern changing) and the opening/closing member 33a1 is opened. When the ball enters the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L, the number of times of entering may be suspended.

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

The special figure fluctuation process of FIG. 43 is a process executed in S205 of the main process of FIG. 32, similarly to the special figure fluctuation process of FIG. 35. First, whether the jackpot flag 503g is on, that is, the present time It is confirmed whether it is a big hit (S361). As a result of the confirmation in the process of S361, if the big hit flag 503g is on, that is, if the big hit is in progress (S361: Yes), the special figure changing process (S205) is ended as it is.

If the jackpot flag 503g is off as a result of the confirmation in the process of S361 (S361: No), it is confirmed whether the display mode of the 7-segment LED 33a10 is changing (S362).

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

Here, if the opening/closing member drive solenoid 33a2 is turned on, that is, if the opening/closing member 33a1 is open (S362a: Yes) as a result of the confirmation in the process of S362a, the special figure changing process (S205) ends.

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

As a result of the confirmation in the process of S363, if the number N of operation-reserving balls is 0 (S363: No), the prize opening to the accessory opening 32R, 32C, 32L which should start the 7-segment LED 33a10 has not been performed, so it is as it is. The special figure changing process (S205) ends.

On the other hand, as a result of confirmation by the process of S363, if the number N of operation-holding balls is> 0 (S363: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the number N of operation-holding balls (S364), and the data stored in the holding ball storage area 503b. Shift processing is performed (S365).

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

After the processing of S365, an initial value of the fluctuation time is set in a fluctuation time timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 503 for measuring the fluctuation time (S366). In the process of S366, the initial value of the fluctuation 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 fluctuation time timer (not shown).

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

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

As a result of confirmation by the processing of S368, if the fluctuation time timer is not 0, that is, if the fluctuation time has not yet elapsed (S368: No), the value of the fluctuation time timer is subtracted by 1 (S369), and 7 The display of the segment LED 33a10 is updated (S370), and the special figure changing process (S205) ends.

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

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

The start winning process of FIG. 44 is the same as the start winning process of FIG. 39, which is the process executed in S501 of the switch reading process of FIG. 38. First, a ball is won in the accessory opening 32R on the right side (start winning). ), that is, whether or not the right opening switch 222R is turned on (S521). Here, if the right opening switch 222R is turned on (S521: Yes), the process proceeds to S522.

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

As a result of confirmation by 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), it is determined whether the ball has won (start winning) the left accessory opening 32L, that is, whether the left opening switch 222L is turned on. Confirm (S528).

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

In the processing of S522 performed when a ball wins any of the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L, whether the number N of operation-reserving balls is 0, that is, the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L It is confirmed whether or not the winning is not held (S522). As a result of confirmation by the process of S522, if the number N of operation-holding 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 N of retained operation balls is not 0 (S522: No), it is confirmed whether the number N of retained operation balls is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). (S523). As a result of the confirmation in the process of S523, if the number N of operation-reserved balls is less than 4, that is, the 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 operation-holding balls (S525). After the processing of S525, each value of the winning random number counter 503d and the round lottery counter 503f is stored in the first area of the empty reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area 503b (S526), and this start winning processing (S501) is finished. ..

On the other hand, as a result of confirmation by the process of S523, when the number N of operation-holding balls is 4 or more (S523: No), the processes of S525 and S526 are skipped, and the winnings to the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L are won. The start winning process (S501) is ended without holding the above.

In addition, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S528, if the left opening switch 222L is not turned on (S528: No), there is no ball in any of the three accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L. In such a case, the start winning process (S501) ends.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the winning (winning) to the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, and 32L is held while the opening/closing member 33a1 is open, but the balls remain in the accessory variable winning device 33. In this case, when the ball enters the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L while the opening/closing member 33a1 is open, the number of times of entering the ball may be suspended.

Alternatively, when the sphere remains in the accessory variable variable winning device 33, when the sphere enters the accessory opening ports 32R, 32C, 32L during the variable display of the 7-segment LED 33a10 and the opening/closing member 33a1 is open, The number of times of entering the ball may be reserved.

Whether or not the spheres remain in the winning accessory variable winning device 33 is determined by, for example, a counter that counts the number of spheres flowing into the winning accessory variable winning device 33 from the entrance 33a8a, the V guide portion 33b4a, or the non-V. A counter for counting the number of spheres flowing out of the accessory variable prize winning device 33 through the guide portion 33b4b is provided, and the number of balls remaining in the accessory variable prize winning device 33 is determined based on the values of these counters. It can be judged by counting.

The present invention may be carried out on a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit occurs, a pachinko machine (commonly called a 2nd right property, a 3rd right property, etc.) that can increase the jackpot expected value until a big hit state occurs multiple times (for example, 2 or 3 times) including that. It is also possible to carry out. In addition, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine which is in a special game state on condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area after the jackpot pattern is displayed. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, various game machines such as arepaches, sparrow balls, slot machines, game machines in which so-called pachinko machines and slot machines are integrated may be implemented.

In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined, and by operating the stop button, the symbol is stopped and confirmed. It is a thing. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is to include “variable display means for variably displaying a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols and then fixedly displaying the symbols, and due to the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Variation is started, due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button), or by the passage of a predetermined time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is the 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, typical examples of the game medium are coins and medals.

In the following, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, the concept of various inventions included in the above-described various embodiments will be shown.

In a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a game medium, a random number counter, counter updating means for updating the random number counter, and a value of the random number counter when the game medium passes through a predetermined location. When a first result is obtained by the profit lottery means for obtaining a counter value acquisition means, a profit lottery means for performing a lottery of profits based on the value of the random number counter obtained by the counter value acquisition means, First advantageous state generation means for generating an advantageous state which is a game state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, a specific region, a normal region different from the specific region, and the normal region or the specific region After obtaining the second result by the distribution means for distributing the game medium and the profit lottery means, the advantageous state is generated when the game medium passes through the specific area by the distribution by the distribution means. Second advantageous state generating means, state detecting means for detecting a state change in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine, and based on the state detecting means detecting the state change, A game progress limiting means for limiting the progress, and a counter update permitting means for permitting the random number counter to be updated by the counter updating means while the progress of the game is limited by the game progress limiting means. A gaming machine 1.

According to the gaming machine 1, the value of the random number counter updated by the counter updating means is acquired by the counter value acquiring means when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and the acquired value (of the random number counter Based on the value), the 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, the 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 that

On the other hand, if the second result is obtained as the lottery result by the profit lottery means, then the game medium is distributed to the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means, and the game medium is divided into the specific area. When distributed to, the advantageous state is generated by the second advantageous state generating means, and the game state is made more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The "game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state", that is, the "advantageous state" is, for example, a state in which a larger amount of prize balls can be obtained than in the normal state (so-called jackpot state). , A state in which the probability of a big hit increases compared to the normal state (so-called probability change state), the opening time and the number of times of opening and closing of the opening/closing member that accompanies the ball entrance where the prize ball is awarded by the ball (prize) is in the normal state The state is increased compared to. Further, it also includes a state in which the advantageous state illustrated above can be conditionally changed, for example, a state in which the game medium is moved to the advantageous state illustrated above if the game medium passes through a specific region.

By the way, in the case of a gaming machine capable of changing the amount of game value earned by the player depending on whether the game medium is distributed to the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means, the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means itself is performed. Depending on the purpose of giving an advantageous result to the game machine, a fraudulent act that changes the state of the game machine body or in the vicinity of the game machine (e.g., vibration or shock is applied to the game machine body by an action such as hitting or pushing the game machine, or a magnetic field). Often, a behavioral operation of a game medium using the body is performed. Therefore, there is a strong suspicion that the change in the state detected by the state detecting means in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is due to fraudulent activity.

In response to such a situation, according to the gaming machine 1, 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 progress of the game is limited by the game progress limiting means based on the detection. To be 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 fraudulent activity, the progress of the game is restricted, so the gaming medium paid out by the fraudulent activity. It is possible to minimize the amount of damage to the game hall, and to minimize damage to the amusement hall due to cheating. In particular, when the progress of the game is restricted to stop or prohibit the progress of the game, it is possible to reliably prevent the payout of the game medium due to an illegal act.

Further, according to the gaming machine 1, the counter update permitting unit permits the counter updating unit to update the random number counter even while the progress of the game is being limited by the game progress limiting unit. The counter updating means keeps updating with the passage of time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the value of the random number counter from being read by an unauthorized person aiming at the time when the update of the random number counter is stopped.

By the way, an illegal board for generating an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot state) for a gaming machine that performs a lottery as to whether or not an advantageous state is generated based on the value of a random number counter that is updated every moment There is a misconduct using a so-called hanging board. In such a fraudulent act, the value of the random number counter is illegally read due to an illegal connection, and based on the read value, a timing at which the value of the random number counter indicates a predetermined value that causes an advantageous state is found, and the advantageous state is determined. At a timing indicating a value to be generated, an unauthorized signal is output from an unauthorized substrate (hanging substrate) attached to the gaming machine, and an advantageous state is unduly generated.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1, since the value of the random number counter continues to be updated even while the progress of the game is being limited by the game progress limiting means, it becomes difficult for an unauthorized person to read the random number counter, and as a result, It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts caused by improperly mounting the hanging board.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1, a fraudulent act in which the distribution of the game media by the distribution means is an advantageous result for itself (that is, the advantageous state generated by the second advantageous state generation means is unduly generated). Against fraud, it is possible not only to respond by restricting the progress of the game, but also by updating the random number counter during the restriction of the progress of the game, and thus fraudulent activity due to illegal reading of the value of the random number counter (ie, It is also possible to deal with fraudulent acts that unreasonably generate the advantageous state generated by the first advantageous state generation means. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, various frauds can be appropriately dealt with.

In the gaming machine 1, as the "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, for example, a shake (vibration, hit, etc.) in the gaming machine main body Fraud by a fraudulent person, such as a change in the amount of occurrence or shaking, a change in the magnetic strength received by the gaming machine main body, the generation of a magnetic field near the gaming machine, the approach of an object to the gaming machine main body, or the appearance of an object near the gaming machine. A change in the state that occurs in the game machine main body or the vicinity of the game machine due to the action is mentioned. Further, examples of the “state detecting means” 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, infrared sensor) in the above-described embodiment.

Further, in the gaming machine 1, "to detect a change in state" by the state detecting means means a change in state output from a detection device (sensor) (swing such as vibration or shock, change in magnetic strength, or object). A device (sensor) capable of not only detecting that a state change has occurred in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine, but also detecting the state change by processing inside the game machine based on a signal resulting from ) Is intended to include that the gaming machine receives a detection result indicating that a change in the state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected.

Further, in the game progress limiting means of the gaming machine 1, "the progress of the game is limited based on the change in the state being detected by the state detecting means" means that the state change is caused by the state detecting means. Whenever it is detected, not only restricting the progress of the game each time, but also "a change in the state detected by the state detecting means is examined, and a change in the detected state is a predetermined significant state". When the change is a change (for example, a change in the state detected under a predetermined situation), the progress of the game is limited”.

A specific area, a normal area different from the specific area, a distribution means for distributing the game medium to either the normal area or the specific area, and the game medium passing through the specific area by the distribution means In the gaming machine, which is provided with a second advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state which is a game state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, in a game machine capable of executing a game using the game medium, a random number counter, A counter updating unit that updates the random number counter, a counter value acquiring unit that acquires a value of the random number counter when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and the counter value acquiring unit that acquires the counter value. A profit lottery means for performing a lottery of profits based on the value of a random number counter, and a first state that, when a predetermined result is obtained by the profit lottery means, generates the advantageous state regardless of the distribution by the distribution means. Advantageous state generation means, state detection means for detecting a state change in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine, and based on the state change being detected by the state detection means, the progress of the game is restricted. A game machine comprising: a game progress limiting means for performing; and a counter update permitting means for permitting updating of the random number counter by the counter updating means while the progress of the game is limited by the game progress limiting means. 2.

According to the gaming machine 2, when the game medium is distributed to the specific area by the distribution of the game medium to the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means, the advantageous state is generated by the second advantageous state generating means. The gaming state is made 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 means is acquired by the counter value acquiring means when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and is based on the acquired value (value of the random number counter). 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, the advantageous state is generated by the first advantageous state generation means regardless of the distribution by the distribution means, and the game state becomes the normal state. Compared to this, the player is in an advantageous state.

The "game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state", that is, the "advantageous state" is, for example, a state in which a larger amount of prize balls can be obtained than in the normal state (so-called jackpot state). , A state in which the probability of a big hit increases compared to the normal state (so-called probability change state), the opening time and the number of times of opening and closing of the opening/closing member that accompanies the ball entrance where the prize ball is awarded by the ball (prize) is in the normal state The state is increased compared to.

By the way, in the case of a gaming machine capable of changing the amount of game value earned by the player depending on whether the game medium is distributed to the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means, the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means itself is performed. Depending on the purpose of giving an advantageous result to the game machine, a fraudulent act that changes the state of the game machine body or in the vicinity of the game machine (e.g., vibration or shock is applied to the game machine body by an action such as hitting or pushing the game machine, or a magnetic field). Often, a behavioral operation of a game medium using the body is performed. Therefore, there is a strong suspicion that the change in the state detected by the state detecting means in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is due to fraudulent activity.

In response to such a situation, according to the gaming machine 2, 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 progress of the game is limited by the game progress limiting means based on the detection. To be 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 fraudulent activity, the progress of the game is restricted, so the gaming medium paid out by the fraudulent activity. It is possible to minimize the amount of damage to the game hall, and to minimize damage to the amusement hall due to cheating. In particular, when the progress of the game is restricted to stop or prohibit the progress of the game, it is possible to reliably prevent the payout of the game medium due to an illegal act.

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

By the way, an illegal board for generating an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot state) for a gaming machine that performs a lottery as to whether or not an advantageous state is generated based on the value of a random number counter that is updated every moment There is a misconduct using a so-called hanging board. In such a fraudulent act, the value of the random number counter is illegally read due to an illegal connection, and based on the read value, a timing at which the value of the random number counter indicates a predetermined value that causes an advantageous state is found, and the advantageous state is determined. At a timing indicating a value to be generated, an unauthorized signal is output from an unauthorized substrate (hanging substrate) attached to the gaming machine, and an advantageous state is unduly generated.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine 2, since the value of the random number counter continues to be updated even while the progress of the game is being limited by the game progress limiting means, it becomes difficult for an unauthorized person to read the random number counter, and as a result, It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts caused by improperly mounting the hanging board.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 2, a fraudulent act in which the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means is an advantageous result for itself (that is, the advantageous state generated by the second advantageous state generation means is unjustly generated. Against fraud, it is possible not only to respond by restricting the progress of the game, but also by updating the random number counter during the restriction of the progress of the game, and thus fraudulent activity due to illegal reading of the value of the random number counter (ie, It is also possible to deal with fraudulent acts that unreasonably generate the advantageous state generated by the first advantageous state generation means. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 2, various frauds can be appropriately dealt with.

In the gaming machine 2, as the “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, for example, a shake (vibration or hit) in the gaming machine main body Fraud by a fraudulent person, such as a change in the amount of occurrence or shaking, a change in the magnetic strength received by the gaming machine main body, the generation of a magnetic field near the gaming machine, the approach of an object to the gaming machine main body, or the appearance of an object near the gaming machine. A change in the state that occurs in the game machine main body or the vicinity of the game machine due to the action is mentioned. In addition, as the “state detecting means” in the gaming machine 2, a sensor capable of detecting an object such as the impact sensor 80, the magnetic sensor, or the optical sensor (for example, infrared sensor) in the above-described embodiment is exemplified.

Further, in the gaming machine 2, "to detect a change in state" by the state detecting means means a change in state output from a detection device (sensor) (shaking such as vibration or shock, change in magnetic strength, or object). A device (sensor) capable of not only detecting that a state change has occurred in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine, but also detecting the state change by processing inside the game machine based on a signal resulting from ) Is intended to include that the gaming machine receives a detection result indicating that a change in the state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected.

Further, in the game progress limiting means of the gaming machine 2, "the progress of the game is limited based on the change in the state being detected by the state detecting means" means that the state change is caused by the state detecting means. Whenever it is detected, not only restricting the progress of the game each time, but also "a change in the state detected by the state detecting means is examined, and a change in the detected state is a predetermined significant state". When the change is a change (for example, a change in the state detected under a predetermined situation), the progress of the game is limited”.

The gaming machine 1 or 2 is provided with a launching means for launching the game medium used for the game, and the game progress limiting means includes a launch inhibiting means for inhibiting the launching of the game medium by the launching means. A gaming machine 3 characterized in that.

According to the gaming machine 3, when a change in the 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, the firing prohibiting means (a part of the game progress limiting means) causes the firing means. Is prohibited from launching a game medium, 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 detection means, and there is a strong suspicion of fraudulent activity, ejection of the game medium is prohibited, and the progress of the game is substantially progressed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out due to an illegal act that changes the state of the game machine main body or the vicinity of the game machine.

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

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

Therefore, when a change in the 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, it is possible to suppress the distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution means. , It is possible to suppress the occurrence of an advantageous state due to the game media being distributed to a specific area by the distribution means, and prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out by a fraudulent act that changes the state in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine. it can.

The gaming machine 4 includes the specific area, the normal area, and the sorting means, an entrance through which the game medium can pass, and a first position that facilitates or allows the game medium to pass through the entrance. The prize limiting device is configured to include a movable piece that can take a second position that makes it difficult or impossible for the game medium to enter the entrance, and the distribution limiting means determines whether the state is detected by the state detecting means. A gaming machine 5 comprising: first distribution limiting means for locating the movable piece 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 (a part of the game progress limiting means) based on the detection. By the distribution limiting means, the movable piece provided at the entrance of the winning device including the specific area, the ordinary area, and the distribution means makes the movable medium difficult or impossible to enter into the entrance (the first position). 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 detection means, and there is a strong suspicion of cheating, it is difficult to pass the game medium to the entrance of the winning device including the sorting means. Alternatively, since it is impossible, the allocation of the game medium to the specific area by the allocation means is suppressed, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the advantageous state due to the allocation of the game medium to the specific area by the allocation means. As a result, it is possible to prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out by a fraudulent act that changes the state in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine.

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

According to the gaming machine 6, 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 second in the distribution limiting means (a part of the game progress limiting means) based on the detection. A distribution guide means for guiding the game medium to a specific area or a normal guide section for guiding the game medium to a normal area, and a game medium flowing into the specific guide section or the normal guide section. The relative position with respect to the inflow part is changed to a position where the inflow of the game medium from the inflow part to the specific region is impossible or difficult by the relative position changing means.

Therefore, when a change in the 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 misconduct, the relative position between the inflow section and the specific guide section or the normal guide section, Since the flow of the game medium from the inflow portion to the specific region is made impossible or difficult, the distribution of the game medium to the specific region is suppressed by the distribution unit, and the game medium is distributed to the specific region by the distribution unit. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of an advantageous state associated with the above. As a result, it is possible to prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out by a fraudulent act that changes the state in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine.

In the gaming machine 4 or 5, the allocating means includes a rotating body having a normal guide part for guiding the game medium to the normal region and a specific guide part for guiding the game medium to the specific region around a rotation axis, The rotary drive means for rotationally driving the rotating body, and an inflow portion for inflowing the game medium into either the specific guide portion or the normal guide portion of the rotating body, the distribution limiting means, When the change of the state is detected by the state detecting means, the rotating body is driven by the rotation driving means so that the position of the specific guide part cannot flow from the inflow part to the specific guide part. Alternatively, the gaming machine 7 is configured to include a third distribution limiting unit that makes the position difficult.

According to the gaming machine 7, when a change in the state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means, the third in the distribution limiting means (a part of the game progress limiting means) based on the detection. By means of the distribution limiting means, 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 the rotation axis is rotated by the rotation driving means, and The position of the specific guide portion is set to a position where it is impossible or difficult for the inflow portion to flow into the specific guide portion.

Therefore, when a change in the 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 misconduct, the position of the specific guide portion in the rotating body is changed from the inflow portion to the specific guide Since the inflow to the part is made impossible or difficult, it is possible to suppress the distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution means, and to obtain the advantageous state due to the distribution of the game medium to the specific area. Occurrence can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out by a fraudulent act that changes the state in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game 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 state change in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means, the random number counter value acquisition prohibiting means (a part of the game progress limiting means) is based on the detection. By this, acquisition of the value of the random number counter is prohibited, and thereby the progress of the game is restricted.

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 prohibited to obtain the value of the random number counter related to the profit lottery. Even if the game medium passes through a predetermined place that triggers a profit lottery while the game progress is restricted, it is possible to reliably obtain a lottery result that can generate an advantageous state by the profit lottery means. Can be banned. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of the advantageous state, and it is possible to reliably prevent a large amount of the game medium from being paid out by an illegal act that changes the state in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine.

In any of the gaming machines 1 to 8, when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, the game progress limiting means replaces the acquisition of the value of the random number counter by the counter value acquiring means, The profit lottery means is acquired by the outlier acquisition means while the progress of the game is limited by the game progression limiting means, and the profit lottery means is configured to include an outlier obtaining means for obtaining a predetermined value that does not generate an advantageous state. A gaming machine 9 characterized by performing a lottery for a profit for the passage based on the value obtained.

According to the gaming machine 9, 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 outlier acquisition means (a part of the game progress limiting means) is advantageous based on the detection. A predetermined value that cannot generate a state is acquired, which 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 detection means and there is a strong suspicion of fraudulent activity, a result in which an advantageous state can be generated by lottery by the profit lottery means Since it becomes impossible, even if the game medium passes through a predetermined place that triggers the profit lottery while the progress of the game is limited, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of the advantageous state. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out due to an illegal act that changes the state of the game machine main body or the vicinity of the game machine.

In any of the gaming machines 1 to 9, when a change in the state is detected by the state detecting means, a game state storing means for storing the content of the game at the detection time, and a game progressing by the game progress limiting means. A game machine provided with a 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 the 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 limited by the game progress limiting means, the content of the game is restored to the content of the game stored in the game state storage means by the returning means.

Therefore, if the change in the state detected by the state detection means is unrelated to the misconduct (for example, if the pachinko machine is shaken during management by the manager of the game hall, or if a regular game is being performed) Even if a part of the player's body suddenly hits the pachinko machine, etc.), in such a case, the manager of the game hall performs a predetermined legitimate operation to change the content of the game, It is possible to return to the contents of the game at the time when the state change was detected by the state detection means.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent the profit of the legitimate player from being impaired when the progress of the game is limited despite the fact that it is unrelated to the cheating.

In any of the gaming machines 1 to 10, an informing means capable of performing visual and/or audible annunciation, and an informing by the informing means when a change in the state is detected by the state detecting means A gaming machine 11 comprising: a notification signal output means for outputting a control signal.

According to the gaming machine 11, when the change of the state is detected by the state detection means, the control signal for executing the notification by the notification means is output by the notification signal output means, and as a result, the visual and/or Alternatively, an audible notification is given.

Therefore, when a change in the state of the gaming machine main body or the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means, and there is a strong suspicion of cheating, not only the progress of the game is restricted, but also visual notification by the informing means. And/or an audible notification (for example, voice, lamp lighting, video, etc.) is provided, so that appropriate countermeasures against fraud can be realized.

When any one of the gaming machines 1 to 11 detects a change in the state by the state detecting means, a management unit that outputs a control signal to a management unit that is provided outside the gaming machine and manages the gaming machine. A gaming machine 12 comprising a signal output means.

According to the gaming machine 12, when the change in the state is detected by the state detecting means, the control signal is sent to the managing means provided outside the gaming machine by the management signal outputting means and 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, a managing 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), the management means can be made to recognize the suspicion of misconduct.

In this way, since it is possible to make the management means recognize the suspicion of the misconduct, for example, the suspicion of the misconduct is notified by using a display device connected to the management means, or the suspicion of the misconduct is notified via the management means. It is possible to implement appropriate countermeasures against fraud by the management means, such as notifying the mobile terminal of the administrator of suspicion of fraudulent activity, together with limiting the progress of the game.

In any one 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 detecting means, and a game situation grasped by the game situation grasping means And a state determination means for determining that the change in the state detected by the state detection means is a significant change when the predetermined state is present, and the game progress limiting means detects the state detection means. A game machine 13 for restricting the progress of the game when the state determination means determines that the changed state is a significant change.

According to the gaming machine 13, when the predetermined state is detected by the state detection means, if the game situation grasped by the game situation grasping means is in the predetermined situation, the state detected by the state detector is The state determination means determines that the change is a significant change that can be suspected of being abnormal due to misconduct.

By the way, in the case of a gaming machine in which the amount of game value earned by the player changes depending on whether the gaming medium is sorted into the specific area or the normal area by the sorting means, the cheating by the cheating person (for example, the gaming machine) Vibrations and impacts on the main body of the gaming machine due to actions such as tapping and pushing, and behavioral movements of the game medium using a magnetic material, etc.) make the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means an advantageous result for itself. Depending on the purpose, it is often performed when the game situation is in a specific situation (for example, the situation in which the game medium is near the distribution means).

On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 13, in the case where the game situation is in a situation in which there is a high possibility that a fraudulent act will be executed (for example, a situation in which the game medium is likely to be in the vicinity of the sorting means). Since it is determined that the predetermined state change detected by the state detection means is a significant state change that can be suspected of misbehavior, the detected state change is significant that can be suspected of misbehavior. It is possible to reliably distinguish whether or not there 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 the fraudulent activity (for example, vibration such as vibration or shock generated in the gaming machine main body by the fraudulent activity, or a fraudulent activity using a magnetic body It is possible to reliably detect an increase in the magnetic strength received by the player, an approach of an object to the gaming machine due to the execution of a fraudulent act, etc. Therefore, it is possible to reliably suppress damage to the game hall due to the fraudulent act.

The "predetermined situation", which is a condition for determining the change in the state detected by the state detecting means by the state determining means as a significant change, may be, for example, that the game medium is near the distributing means. An example is a situation in which fraudulent acts are likely to be executed (i.e., fraudulent acts are likely to be executed), such as a high situation. Here, as a situation in which the game medium is highly likely to be in the vicinity of the sorting means, specifically, a situation in which the game medium exists in a predetermined monitoring area including at least the sorting means, or a predetermined state including at least the sorting means A situation in which the game medium has entered the monitoring area easier than in the normal state (for example, when the game medium can enter the monitoring area only from the entrance opened/closed by the opening/closing member, the opening/closing member) The situation is open).

In the gaming machine 13, a prize winning device including the specific area, the normal area, and the sorting means, 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 passing through, an ejection number counting means discharged from the outlet, a number counted by the entry number counting means, and a number counted by the ejection number counting means. Based on, the remaining number counting means for counting the number of the game medium remaining in the winning device, and the state determination means, the change of the state is detected by the state detecting means, and the remaining number A game machine characterized in that when the counting means indicates that the game medium remains in the winning device, the change in the state detected by the state detecting means is determined to be a significant change. 14.

According to the gaming machine 14, the remaining number counting means counts the number of game media remaining inside the winning device having the specific area, the normal area, and the sorting means. In addition, the remaining number counting by the remaining number counting means is performed by the number counted by the entering number counting means (that is, the number of game media that has passed through the entrance and entered the winning device) and the number of ejected counting means. It is performed based on the number (that is, the number of game media ejected from the winning device via the exit).

Generally, in a situation where a game medium remains in a winning device having a specific area, an ordinary area, and a sorting means, as a fraudulent act by a fraudulent person, a game machine body is hit by an action such as hitting or pushing the game machine. In many cases, vibrations and shocks are applied and behaviors of game media using magnetic materials are manipulated. Therefore, in the situation where the game medium remains in the winning device, that is, the game medium is likely to be in the vicinity of the sorting means due to the game medium remaining in the winning device, and the illegal act is strongly suspected, the main body of the game machine Or, if a state change in the vicinity of a gaming machine is detected, it is determined that the state change is a significant change that can be suspected of cheating, so whether or not the detected state change is suspected of cheating. Can be reliably distinguished.

As a result, it is possible to reliably detect a change in the state of the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine (for example, shaking such as vibration or shock, change in magnetic strength, approach of an object, etc.) caused by an illegal act. It is possible to surely prevent damage to the game hall due to the action.

The gaming machine 15 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, which shoots a ball to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is actuated to a working opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operating port), there is one in which the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is definitely stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning port) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined manner to make it possible to win a ball, and the value depending on the number of winning prizes. The value (including not only the gift ball but also the data written to the magnetic card, etc.) is given.

The gaming machine 16 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is provided to operate a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation, 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 elapses. It is a gaming machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, typical examples of 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 fused gaming machine is "provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying the identification information sequence consisting of a plurality of identification information, and starting operation means (for example, operation lever). The change of the identification information is started due to the operation of, the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or due to the operation of a predetermined time, the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped, the It is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stop is the specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium, and the identification information is also provided. It requires a predetermined number of balls to start the dynamic display of, and a lot of balls are paid out when a special game state occurs.

In a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a game medium, a random number counter, counter updating means for updating the random number counter, and a value of the random number counter when the game medium passes through a predetermined location. When a first result is obtained by the profit lottery means for obtaining a counter value acquisition means, a profit lottery means for performing a lottery of profits based on the value of the random number counter obtained by the counter value acquisition means, First advantageous state generation means for generating an advantageous state which is a game state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, a specific region, a normal region different from the specific region, and the normal region or the specific region After obtaining the second result by the distribution means for distributing the game medium and the profit lottery means, the advantageous state is generated when the game medium passes through the specific area by the distribution by the distribution means. Second advantageous state generating means, state detecting means for detecting a state change in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine, and based on the state detecting means detecting the state change, A game machine A1 provided with a game progress limiting means for limiting the progress.

According to the gaming machine A1, the value of the random number counter updated by the counter updating means is acquired by the counter value acquiring means when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and the acquired value (of the random number counter Based on the value), the 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, the 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 that

On the other hand, if the second result is obtained as the lottery result by the profit lottery means, then the game medium is distributed to the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means, and the game medium is divided into the specific area. When distributed to, the advantageous state is generated by the second advantageous state generating means, and the game state is made more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The "game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state", that is, the "advantageous state" is, for example, a state in which a larger amount of prize balls can be obtained than in the normal state (so-called jackpot state). , A state in which the probability of a big hit increases compared to the normal state (so-called probability change state), the opening time and the number of times of opening and closing of the opening/closing member that accompanies the ball entrance where the prize ball is awarded by the ball (prize) is in the normal state The state is increased compared to. Further, it also includes a state in which the advantageous state illustrated above can be conditionally changed, for example, a state in which the game medium is moved to the advantageous state illustrated above if the game medium passes through a specific region.

By the way, in the case of a gaming machine capable of changing the amount of game value earned by the player depending on whether the game medium is distributed to the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means, the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means itself is performed. Depending on the purpose of giving an advantageous result to the game machine, a fraudulent act that changes the state of the game machine body or in the vicinity of the game machine (e.g., vibration or shock is applied to the game machine body by an action such as hitting or pushing the game machine, or a magnetic field). Often, a behavioral operation of a game medium using the body is performed. Therefore, there is a strong suspicion that the change in the state detected by the state detecting means in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is due to fraudulent activity.

In response to this situation, according to the gaming machine A1, when a change in the 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 limited by the game progress limiting means based on the detection. To be 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 fraudulent activity, the progress of the game is restricted, so the gaming medium paid out by the fraudulent activity. It is possible to minimize the amount of damage to the game hall, and to minimize damage to the amusement hall due to cheating. In particular, when the progress of the game is restricted to stop or prohibit the progress of the game, it is possible to reliably prevent the payout of the game medium due to an illegal act.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine A1, a fraudulent act that results in the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means being advantageous to itself (that is, a misconduct that unduly generates the advantageous state generated by the second advantageous state generation means). On the other hand, this can be dealt with by limiting the progress of the game, and such fraud can be suitably dealt with.

In the gaming machine A1, the "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 shake (vibration or hit) in the gaming machine main body. Fraud by a fraudulent person, such as a change in the amount of occurrence or shaking, a change in the magnetic strength received by the gaming machine main body, the generation of a magnetic field near the gaming machine, the approach of an object to the gaming machine main body, or the appearance of an object near the gaming machine. A change in the state that occurs in the game machine main body or the vicinity of the game machine due to the action is mentioned. Further, as the "state detecting means" in the gaming machine A1, a sensor capable of detecting an object such as the impact sensor 80, the magnetic sensor, or the optical sensor (for example, infrared sensor) in the above embodiment is exemplified.

Further, in the gaming machine A1, "to detect a change in state" by the state detecting means means a change in state output from a detection device (sensor) (shaking such as vibration or shock, change in magnetic strength, or object). A device (sensor) capable of not only detecting that a state change has occurred in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine, but also detecting the state change by processing inside the game machine based on a signal resulting from ) Is intended to include that the gaming machine receives a detection result indicating that a change in the state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected.

Further, in the game progress limiting means of the gaming machine A1, "the progress of the game is limited based on the change in the state being detected by the state detecting means" means that the state change is caused by the state detecting means. Whenever it is detected, not only restricting the progress of the game each time, but also "a change in the state detected by the state detecting means is examined, and a change in the detected state is a predetermined significant state". When the change is a change (for example, a change in the state detected under a predetermined situation), the progress of the game is limited”.

A specific area, a normal area different from the specific area, a distribution means for distributing the game medium to either the normal area or the specific area, and the game medium passing through the specific area by the distribution means In the gaming machine, which is provided with a second advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state which is a game state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, in a game machine capable of executing a game using the game medium, a random number counter, A counter updating unit that updates the random number counter, a counter value acquiring unit that acquires a value of the random number counter when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and the counter value acquiring unit that acquires the counter value. A profit lottery means for performing a lottery of profits based on the value of a random number counter, and a first state that, when a predetermined result is obtained by the profit lottery means, generates the advantageous state regardless of the distribution by the distribution means. Advantageous state generation means, state detection means for detecting a state change in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine, and based on the state change being detected by the state detection means, the progress of the game is restricted. A game machine A2, which is provided with a game progress limiting means for performing.

According to the gaming machine A2, when the game medium is distributed to the specific area by the distribution of the game medium to the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means, the advantageous state is generated by the second advantageous state generating means. The gaming state is made 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 means is acquired by the counter value acquiring means when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and is based on the acquired value (value of the random number counter). 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, the advantageous state is generated by the first advantageous state generation means regardless of the distribution by the distribution means, and the game state becomes the normal state. Compared to this, the player is in an advantageous state.

The "game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state", that is, the "advantageous state" is, for example, a state in which a larger amount of prize balls can be obtained than in the normal state (so-called jackpot state). , A state in which the probability of a big hit increases compared to the normal state (so-called probability change state), the opening time and the number of times of opening and closing of the opening/closing member that accompanies the ball entrance where the prize ball is awarded by the ball (prize) is in the normal state The state is increased compared to.

By the way, in the case of a gaming machine capable of changing the amount of game value earned by the player depending on whether the game medium is distributed to the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means, the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means itself is performed. Depending on the purpose of giving an advantageous result to the game machine, a fraudulent act that changes the state of the game machine body or in the vicinity of the game machine (e.g., vibration or shock is applied to the game machine body by an action such as hitting or pushing the game machine, or a magnetic field). Often, a behavioral operation of a game medium using the body is performed. Therefore, there is a strong suspicion that the change in the state detected by the state detecting means in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is due to fraudulent activity.

In response to such a situation, according to the gaming machine A2, 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 progress of the game is limited by the game progress limiting means based on the detection. To be 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 fraudulent activity, the progress of the game is restricted, so the gaming medium paid out by the fraudulent activity. It is possible to minimize the amount of damage to the game hall, and to minimize damage to the amusement hall due to cheating. In particular, when the progress of the game is restricted to stop or prohibit the progress of the game, it is possible to reliably prevent the payout of the game medium due to an illegal act.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine A2, a fraudulent act that results in the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means being advantageous to itself (that is, a misconduct that unduly generates the advantageous state generated by the second advantageous state generation means). On the other hand, this can be dealt with by limiting the progress of the game, and such fraud can be suitably dealt with.

In the gaming machine A2, the "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 shake (vibration or hit) in the gaming machine main body. Fraud by a fraudulent person, such as a change in the amount of occurrence or shaking, a change in the magnetic strength received by the gaming machine main body, the generation of a magnetic field near the gaming machine, the approach of an object to the gaming machine main body, or the appearance of an object near the gaming machine. A change in the state that occurs in the game machine main body or the vicinity of the game machine due to the action is mentioned. Further, as the “state detecting means” in the gaming machine A2, a sensor capable of detecting an object such as the impact sensor 80, the magnetic sensor, or the optical sensor (for example, infrared sensor) in the above embodiment is exemplified.

Further, in the gaming machine A2, "to detect a change in state" by the state detection means means a change in state output from a detection device (sensor) (shaking such as vibration or shock, change in magnetic intensity, or object). A device (sensor) capable of not only detecting that a state change has occurred in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine, but also detecting the state change by processing inside the game machine based on a signal resulting from ) Is intended to include that the gaming machine receives a detection result indicating that a change in the state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected.

Further, in the game progress limiting means of the gaming machine A2, "the progress of the game is limited based on the change in the state being detected by the state detecting means" means that the state change is caused by the state detecting means. Whenever it is detected, not only restricting the progress of the game each time, but also "a change in the state detected by the state detecting means is examined, and a change in the detected state is a predetermined significant state". When the change is a change (for example, a change in the state detected under a predetermined situation), the progress of the game is limited”.
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A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine in which a center accessory (variable winning device) is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board is known (for example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-062217). In this type of gaming machine, the center accessory is generally a ball entrance that is the entrance of the variable winning device, and an opening/closing member that is associated with the ball entrance and that opens or closes the ball entrance, It is configured to include a ball detection switch that detects that a ball has entered the center character from the ball entrance, a V zone (specific area) in which the ball that has entered the center character is distributed, and a normal area. There is.
The opening/closing member associated with the ball entrance is opened, for example, as the ball enters the starting openings formed at the left and right and the center of the lower part of the game board. Here, when the opening/closing member is opened, when a ball enters the center accessory from the entrance, the entered ball is detected by the entrance detection switch, and a prize ball as a game value is paid out. ..
Further, a ball entering the center accessory is configured to be distributed to either the V zone, which is a specific area, or the normal area, by a distribution structure (distribution section) provided therein. As a result of the distribution by the distribution structure, when a ball that has entered the center accessory is distributed to the V zone within a predetermined time, a large amount of prize balls as a game value can be paid out. To do. That is, in such a case, the game state shifts to a game state in which a more advantageous game value can be given to the player.
On the other hand, by using a allocating member such as a clune or stage, the sphere can be allocated to either a normal area or a specific area that causes a big hit condition, and the amount of game value earned by the player can be changed according to the distribution result. Gaming machines such as pachinko machines are also known.
In the case of a gaming machine such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, which executes a game in which the gaming value acquired by the player can be changed by using structural (mechanical) allocation, an intentional action (for example, There is a risk that the ball may be sorted by intentionally shaking the pachinko machine to give it vibration or impact. For example, hitting a pachinko machine at a timing when the ball reaches a position where it easily enters the V zone, and intentionally putting the ball into the V zone, or hitting a pachinko machine at a timing when the ball is likely to enter the normal area There is a risk of temporarily blocking entry into the area.
Therefore, for example, by intentionally swinging or impacting the pachinko machine (for example, imparting vibration or impact by hitting or tilting), the ball is intentionally distributed to the V zone, and as a result, it is unreasonable. Various fraudulent acts such as fraudulent acts (so-called Dotsuki) that generate big hits and pay out a large amount of game media are widespread, and such fraudulent acts may cause a great loss to the game hall. It was
As a countermeasure against such fraud, it is a mainstream to install an acceleration sensor in a game machine and, when a shake (for example, vibration or shock) is detected by the sensor, notify the outside by lighting a lamp or outputting a voice. It is said that.
However, there is a problem in that when the above-mentioned abnormality is detected, even if the above-mentioned notification is given, the notification may be overlooked and the fraudulent act may be completed.
The present technical idea has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately dealing with fraud.
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In order to achieve this object, the game machine of the technical idea 1 can execute a game using a game medium, and a random number counter, a counter updating unit for updating the random number counter, and the game medium are A counter value acquisition unit that acquires the value of the random number counter when passing through a predetermined location, and a profit lottery unit that performs a profit lottery based on the value of the random number counter acquired by the counter value acquisition unit. When the first result is obtained by the profit lottery means, first advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state which is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, a specific area, and its identification An ordinary area different from the area, a distribution means for distributing the game medium to either the normal area or the specific area, and a second result obtained by the profit lottery means, and then the game by the distribution means. Second advantageous state generating means for generating the advantageous state when the medium passes through the specific area, state detecting means for detecting a change in state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine, and its state detection Based on the change in the state being detected by the means, the game progress limiting means for limiting the progress of the game, and the random number counter by the counter updating means while the progress of the game is limited by the game progress limiting means. And a counter update permission means for permitting the update.
The game machine of the technical idea 2 is the same as the game machine of the technical idea 1, and includes a launching unit for launching the game medium used for the game, and the game progress limiting unit launches the game medium by the launching unit. It is configured to include a firing prohibition means for prohibiting.
The gaming machine of the technical idea 3 is the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 or 2, wherein the game progression limiting means includes a distribution limiting means for suppressing the distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution means. Composed.
The gaming machine of the technical idea 4 is the gaming machine of the technical idea 3, which includes the specific area, the ordinary area, and the sorting means, an entrance through which the game medium can pass, and the game to the entrance. A winning device is provided that includes a movable piece that can have a first position that facilitates or enables passage of a medium and a second position that makes it difficult or impossible for the game medium to enter the entrance. The distribution limiting means includes a first distribution limiting means that positions the movable piece of the winning device at the second position when the state detecting means detects a change in the state.
The gaming machine according to the technical idea 5 is the gaming machine according to the technical idea 3 or 4, wherein the sorting means guides the game medium to the ordinary area and the game medium to the specific area. A specific guide part and an inflow part through which the game medium flows into either the specific guide part or the normal guide part depending on the relative position of the specific guide part or the normal guide part, the inflow part and the specific guide part Alternatively, it is configured to include relative position changing means for changing the relative position with respect to the normal guide portion, and the distribution limiting means, when the change in the state is detected by the state detecting means, the inflow portion and the A second distribution limiting means for changing the relative position with respect to the specific guide part or the normal guide part to a position where the inflow from the inflow part to the specific region is impossible or difficult by the relative position changing means. Composed.
The game machine of the technical idea 6 is a game machine which stores the contents of the game at the time of detection when the state change is detected by the state detecting means in the game machine of any one of the technical thoughts 1 to 5. After the progress of the game is limited by the state storage means and the game progress limiting means, when a predetermined operation is performed, the content of the game is returned to the content of the game stored in the game state storage means. And means.
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According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, the value of the random number counter updated by the counter updating means is acquired by the counter value acquiring means when the game medium passes through a predetermined location, and the acquired value. Based on (the value of the random number counter), the 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, the 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 that
On the other hand, if the second result is obtained as the lottery result by the profit lottery means, then the game medium is distributed to the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means, and the game medium is divided into the specific area. When distributed to, the advantageous state is generated by the second advantageous state generating means, and the game state is made more advantageous to the player than the normal state.
The "game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state", that is, the "advantageous state" is, for example, a state in which a larger amount of prize balls can be obtained than in the normal state (so-called jackpot state). , A state in which the probability of a big hit increases compared to the normal state (so-called probability change state), the opening time and the number of times of opening and closing of the opening/closing member that accompanies the ball entrance where the prize ball is awarded by the ball (prize) is in the normal state The state is increased compared to. Further, it also includes a state in which the advantageous state illustrated above can be conditionally changed, for example, a state in which the game medium is moved to the advantageous state illustrated above if the game medium passes through a specific area thereafter.
By the way, in the case of a gaming machine capable of changing the amount of game value earned by the player depending on whether the game medium is distributed to the specific area or the normal area by the distribution means, the distribution of the game medium by the distribution means itself is performed. Depending on the purpose of giving an advantageous result to the game machine, a fraudulent act that changes the state of the game machine body or in the vicinity of the game machine (e.g., vibration or shock is applied to the game machine body by an action such as hitting or pushing the game machine, or a magnetic field). Often, a behavioral operation of a game medium using the body is performed. Therefore, there is a strong suspicion that the change in the state detected by the state detecting means in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is due to fraudulent activity.
In response to such a situation, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, when a change in the 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 limiting means performs the game based on the detection. Is limited in progress. 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 fraudulent activity, the progress of the game is restricted, so the gaming medium paid out by the fraudulent activity. It is possible to minimize the amount of damage to the game hall, and to minimize damage to the amusement hall due to cheating. In particular, when the progress of the game is restricted to stop or prohibit the progress of the game, it is possible to reliably prevent the payout of the game medium due to an illegal act.
Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, even when the progress of the game is limited by the game progress limiting unit, the counter updating permitting unit permits the updating of the random number counter by the counter updating unit, so that The random number counter continues to be updated by the counter updating means over time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the value of the random number counter from being read by an unauthorized person aiming at the time when the update of the random number counter is stopped.
By the way, an illegal board for generating an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot state) for a gaming machine that performs a lottery as to whether or not an advantageous state is generated based on the value of a random number counter that is updated every moment There is a misconduct using a so-called hanging board. In such a fraudulent act, the value of the random number counter is illegally read due to an illegal connection, and based on the read value, a timing at which the value of the random number counter indicates a predetermined value that causes an advantageous state is found, and the advantageous state is determined. At a timing indicating a value to be generated, an unauthorized signal is output from an unauthorized substrate (hanging substrate) attached to the gaming machine, and an advantageous state is unduly generated.
On the other hand, in the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, since the value of the random number counter continues to be updated even while the progress of the game is limited by the game progress limiting means, it becomes difficult for a fraudulent person to read the random number counter illegally. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts due to improper attachment of the hanging board.
As described above, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, the fraudulent act (that is, the advantageous state generated by the second advantageous state generating means) which results in the distribution of the game medium by the distributing means being advantageous to itself. (Unauthorized behavior that occurs improperly) can be handled not only by limiting the progress of the game, but also by updating the random number counter while the progress of the game is limited, thereby causing fraud due to unauthorized reading of the value of the random number counter. It is also possible to deal with an act (that is, a fraudulent act that unreasonably generates the advantageous state generated by the first advantageous state generation means). Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, there is an effect that various frauds can be appropriately dealt with.
In the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, as the “change of 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, for example, shaking (vibration or vibration in the gaming machine main body Illegal such as the occurrence of an attack) or a change in the amount of shaking, a change in the magnetic strength received by the gaming machine main body, the generation of a magnetic field near the gaming machine, the approach of an object to the gaming machine main body or the appearance of an object near the gaming machine. A change in the state that occurs in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine due to an illegal act by an actor. Further, as the “state detecting means” in the game machine of the technical idea 1, a sensor such as an impact sensor, a magnetic sensor, an optical sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) capable of detecting an object is exemplified.
Further, in the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, "to detect the change of the state" by the state detecting means means that the change of the state output from the detection device (sensor) (swing such as vibration or impact, magnetic strength). It is possible not only to detect that a state change has occurred in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine, but also to detect a state change by processing inside the game machine based on a signal caused by a change, an approach of an object, etc. It is intended to include that the game machine receives a detection result indicating that a change in the state in the game machine main body or the vicinity of the game machine is detected by another device (sensor).
Further, in the game progress limiting means of the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, "the progress of the game is limited based on the change in the state being detected by the state detecting means" means "by the state detecting means". Whenever a change in the state is detected, the progress of the game is limited each time, as well as "the change in the detected state is examined after examining the change in the state detected by the state detecting means". If a significant state change (for example, a state change detected under a predetermined situation) is present, the progress of the game is limited.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 2, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, the following effects are exhibited. When a state change in 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 firing prohibiting means (a part of the game progress limiting means) prohibits the firing of the game medium by the firing means. As a result, the progress of the game is restricted.
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 fraudulent activity, ejection of the game medium is prohibited, and the progress of the game is substantially progressed. Therefore, 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 that changes the state of the game machine main body or the vicinity of the game machine.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 3, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 or 2, the following effect is exhibited. When a change in the 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, the sorting limiting means (a part of the game progress limiting means) moves to a specific area of the game medium by the sorting means. Is suppressed, and the progress of the game is restricted accordingly.
Therefore, when a change in the 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, it is possible to suppress the distribution of the game medium to the specific area by the distribution means. , It is possible to suppress the occurrence of an advantageous state due to the game media being distributed to a specific area by the distribution means, and prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out by a fraudulent act that changes the state in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine. There is an effect that you can.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 4, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of the technical idea 3, the following effects are achieved. When a change in the state in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine is detected by the state detecting means, the first sorting restricting means in the sorting restricting means (a part of the game progress restricting means) identifies based on the detection. The movable piece provided at the entrance of the winning device including the area, the normal area, and the sorting means is located 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 detection means, and there is a strong suspicion of cheating, it is difficult to pass the game medium to the entrance of the winning device including the sorting means. Alternatively, since it is impossible, the allocation of the game medium to the specific area by the allocation means is suppressed, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the advantageous state due to the allocation of the game medium to the specific area by the allocation means. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out due to a fraudulent act that changes the state in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 5, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of the technical idea 3 or 4, the following effects are exhibited. When a change in the 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, it is specified by the second sorting limiting means in the sorting limiting means (a part of the game progress limiting means). Relative position of a specific guide part for guiding the game medium to a region or a normal guide part for guiding the game medium to a normal region, 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 region is impossible or difficult by the relative position changing means.
Therefore, when a change in the 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 misconduct, the relative position between the inflow section and the specific guide section or the normal guide section, Since the flow of the game medium from the inflow portion to the specific region is made impossible or difficult, the distribution of the game medium to the specific region is suppressed by the distribution unit, and the game medium is distributed to the specific region by the distribution unit. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of an advantageous state associated with the above. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent a large amount of game media from being paid out due to a fraudulent act that changes the state in the game machine main body or in the vicinity of the game machine.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 6, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of any one of the technical ideas 1 to 5, the following effect is exhibited. When a state change is detected by the state detection means, the content of the game 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 limited by the game progress limiting means, the content of the game is restored to the content of the game stored in the game state storage means by the returning means.
Therefore, if the change in the state detected by the state detection means is unrelated to the misconduct (for example, if the pachinko machine is shaken during management by the manager of the game hall, or if a regular game is being performed) Even if a part of the player's body suddenly hits the pachinko machine, etc.), in such a case, the manager of the game hall performs a predetermined legitimate operation to change the content of the game, It is possible to return to the contents of the game at the time when the state change was detected by the state detection means.
Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the profit of the legitimate player from being impaired when the progress of the game is restricted although it is unrelated to the cheating.

10 Pachinko machines (gaming machines)
33 Role-variable prize winning device (area sorting means)
33b4a V guide section (specific area)
33b4b Non-V guide section (area different from specific area)
33b6 Rotating body (sorting means)
33b8 V winning detection switch (specific area)
80 Impact sensor (sway detection means)
216 Collection passage (area different from specific area)
323 RAM erase switch (operating means)
Random number counter per 503d (random number counter)
S401 (Profit lottery means)
S406 (Profit lottery means)
S409 (Profit lottery means)
S526 (Counter value acquisition means)
S601 (Counter updating means)
S603: Yes (acquisition non-execution means)
S701 (game state storage means)
S803 (Returning means)

Claims (2)

An area distribution means including a specific area, an area different from the specific area, and a distribution means for distributing the game medium to any area,
In a gaming machine provided with means for generating a first game state which is advantageous to the player as compared with a normal state when the game medium passes through the specific area by the sorting by the sorting means,
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 lottery of profit 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, means for generating a second game state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
Shake detection means for detecting a shake in the gaming machine main body or in the vicinity of the gaming machine,
On the basis of the detection of the shake by the shake detecting means, the counter updating means continues to update the random number counter, but the acquisition of the value of the random number counter by the counter value acquiring means is unexecuted. Execution means,
Means for allowing the area distribution means to accept the game medium after the second result is obtained by the profit lottery means,
A game state storage unit that stores a game state at the time when the swing is detected by the swing detection unit;
An operation unit operated to cancel the non-execution of the acquisition of the value of the random number counter by the counter value acquisition unit by the acquisition non-execution unit ;
A game machine comprising: return means for returning the game state to the state stored by the game state storage means based on the operation of the operation means . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

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