JP6879396B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Pachinko game machines, slot machines, and the like are known as a type of game machine. These gaming machines are provided with a detection means in the guide passage for guiding the game medium, and the control device determines whether or not the game medium has passed through the guide passage based on the signal output by the detection means.

For example, in a pachinko machine, a detection means is provided in a guide passage leading from the ball entry section, and the control device determines that the game ball has entered the ball entry section based on the detection result of the detection means. Then, when the control device determines that the game ball has entered, the player is given a privilege such as paying out the game ball (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-236080

Here, in a gaming machine such as the above example, a fraudulent act that misrecognizes the passage of a game medium is assumed, and it is necessary to deal with the fraudulent act.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately dealing with fraudulent acts that cause misrecognition of passage of a gaming medium. ..

Hereinafter, means for solving the above problems will be described.

The invention according to claim 1 is a detection means for detecting a game medium passing through a passing region, and a detection means.
A specific means for identifying that the detection result of the detection means is a specific detection result corresponding to the passage of the game medium in the passing region, and
Based on the specific result of the specific means, the predetermined process execution means for executing the predetermined process corresponding to the occurrence of the passage of the game medium, and the predetermined process execution means.
Numerical value providing means for updating numerical information within a predetermined numerical range, and
An acquisition means for acquiring numerical information from the numerical value providing means when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied, and an acquisition means for acquiring numerical information from the numerical value providing means.
Corresponding processing execution means that executes processing according to the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means, and
A special process executing means that executes a special process based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the detection means becomes the specific detection result within the monitoring period.
With
The monitoring period is measured by using the numerical value providing means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably deal with fraudulent acts that cause a false recognition of the passage of a game medium.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. (A) is a front view of the game board, and (b) is a vertical sectional view for explaining a variable winning device. It is a rear view of the game board which shows the discharge passage of the upper actuating opening and the lower actuating opening enlarged. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of various counters used for a winning or failing lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing executed by MPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the electrical structure of the input port provided in MPU. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the winning detection process executed by MPU, and (b) is for explaining the structure of the 1st winning judgment area, the 2nd winning judgment area, the 1st post-calculation area and the 2nd post-calculation area. It is explanatory drawing of. It is a flowchart which shows the prize-winning determination process executed by MPU. (A) is a timing chart for explaining the timing of monitoring each winning information, and (B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the content of the calculation executed when the winning determination is performed. (A) It is a figure which shows the output mode of a normal signal from one winning detection sensor, (b) is a figure which shows the generation state of electrical noise, and (c) is the figure which shows the signal when noise is applied. It is a figure which shows the output mode. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the numerical value update process executed by MPU, (b1) is a figure which shows the signal output mode of the upper working mouth detection sensor, (b2) shows the signal output mode of the lower working mouth detection sensor. It is a figure, and is the figure for demonstrating (b3) the monitoring period. It is a flowchart which shows the interval determination process executed by MPU. It is a figure which shows (a) the output mode of the normal signal from the upper working port detection sensor, (b) is the figure which shows the output mode of the normal signal from the lower working mouth detection sensor, and (c) is electrical. It is a figure which shows the generation state of noise, (d) is the figure which shows the output mode of the abnormality signal from the upper working port detection sensor, (e) is the figure which shows the output mode of the abnormal signal from the lower working opening detection sensor. Yes, (f) is a diagram showing each monitoring period, (g) is a diagram showing the state of the acquired flag for the upper operating port, and (h) is a diagram showing the state of the acquired flag for the lower operating port. Yes, (i) It is a figure which shows the setting state of the interval abnormality state. It is a flowchart which shows the numerical value update process executed by MPU in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the interval determination process executed by MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the interval determination process executed by MPU in 3rd Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 that forms the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a game machine main body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in the forward direction. The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame (not shown), a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame, and a back pack unit (not shown) arranged behind the inner frame.

The inner frame of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported by the outer frame 11 with one of the left and right side portions as the support side. Further, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame, and the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported with one of the left and right side portions as the support side. Further, the back pack unit is rotatably supported on the inner frame, and one of the left and right side portions is rotatably supported as the support side.

The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device (not shown) at its rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. It has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame so that it cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 provided exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

A game board 24 is mounted on the inner frame. Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2A is a front view of the game board 24, and FIG. 2B is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining the variable winning device 32 provided on the game board 24.

The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 2A, each opening has a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port (first starting ball entry section) 33, and a lower operating opening (second starting ball entry section). 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a special drawing display unit 43, a normal drawing display unit 44, and the like are provided, respectively.

Detection sensors 31a, 31b, 31c, 32e, 33a, 34c, 35a, each general winning opening 31, variable winning device 32, upper working opening 33, lower working opening 34, and each through gate 35 are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. 35b is provided. All of these detection sensors 31a to 35b are arranged on the back side of the game board 24, and the detection result is output to the main control device described later. As the detection sensors 31a to 35b, electromagnetic induction type proximity sensors that detect changes in the magnetic field are used, but the sensors used are arbitrary as long as they can individually detect the winning of the game ball.

When the occurrence of a ball entering the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, and the lower operating port 34 is detected, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out. Specifically, regarding the number of prize balls, when a ball enters the upper operating port 33 and a ball enters the lower operating port 34, three prize balls are paid out and a general prize is won. When a ball enters the mouth 31, 10 prize balls are paid out, and when a ball enters the variable winning device 32, 15 prize balls are paid out. However, the number of these prize balls is arbitrary, for example, the number of prize balls related to the lower operating port 34 is larger than the number of prize balls related to the upper operating port 33, and the number of prize balls of both operating ports 33 and 34 is large. It may be different. Further, the number of prize balls related to the variable winning device 32 is not limited to a configuration larger than the number of other prize balls, and for example, the number of prize balls related to the general winning opening 31 may be smaller than the number of prize balls.

In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 24, and game balls that do not enter various winning openings or the like are discharged from the game area through the out port 37. Further, on the game board 24, a large number of nails 38 are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are arranged.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. Aspects that are not included are also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the ball from entering the game ball into the out port 37, the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34, or the through gate 35 The entry of a game ball is also referred to as a prize.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a leading to the back side of the game board 24, and also includes an opening / closing door 32b for opening and closing the large winning opening 32a. .. The opening / closing door 32b is connected to a variable winning drive unit 32c integrally provided as a variable winning device 32 (the connection location is not shown), and is driven by the variable winning drive unit 32c to be in a closed state and an open state. It is placed in one of. Specifically, it is normally in a closed state in which the game ball cannot win a prize, and when the transition to the open / close execution mode is won in the internal lottery, the game ball is switched to an open state in which a prize can be won.

Further, the variable winning device 32 is formed with a winning passing portion 32d at a position where the game ball winning the variable winning device 32 always passes through the large winning opening 32a, and further, the winning passing portion 32d of the variable winning device 32. The large winning opening detection sensor 32e is provided so that the detection unit exists at the position. The game balls that have won the variable winning device 32 are individually detected by the large winning opening detection sensor 32e.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and installed on the game board 24. Both the upper actuating port 33 and the lower actuating port 34 are opened upward. Further, both operating ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction so that the upper operating port 33 faces upward. A pair of left and right electric accessories 34a are provided in the lower operating port 34.

The electric accessory 34a is connected to an electric accessory drive unit 34b mounted on the back side of the game board 24, is driven by the electric accessory drive unit 34b, and is arranged in either a closed state or an open state. .. When the electric accessory 34a is closed, the game ball cannot win the lower operating port 34, and when the electric accessory 34a is opened, the lower operating port 34 can be won.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and the state in which the winning of the game ball to the lower operating port 34 is likely to occur and the state in which the winning is not impossible but the winning is more difficult to occur than the above-mentioned state in which the winning is likely to occur. The accessory 34a may be switched. Further, the electric accessory 34a may be inadequate, and switching between a state in which a prize is likely to occur and a state in which a prize is less likely to occur may be performed by displacement of the lower operating port 34 itself.

The configuration of the discharge passage of the game ball that has entered the upper operating port 33 and the game ball that has entered the lower operating port 34 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the game board 24 showing an enlarged range in which the discharge passage of the upper operating port 33 and the discharge passage of the lower operating port 34 are formed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the discharge passage 58 continuing from the upper operating port 33 has a front-rear passage region 58a formed so as to penetrate the game board 24 in the front-rear direction and a lateral direction from the most downstream portion of the front-rear passage region 58a. A horizontal passage area 58b formed so as to extend and a vertical passage area 58c formed so as to extend downward from the most downstream portion of the horizontal passage area 58b are provided, and a detection sensor 33a is provided in the vertical passage area 58c. It is provided. On the other hand, the discharge passage 59 continuing from the lower operating port 34 is formed so as to extend vertically downward from the front-rear passage region 59a formed so as to penetrate the game board 24 in the front-rear direction and the most downstream portion of the front-rear passage region 59a. A vertical passage area 59b is provided, and a detection sensor 34c is provided in the vertical passage area 59b.

In the case of the above passage configuration, the game ball that has entered the upper operating port 33 passes through the front-rear passage region 58a, then descends on the bottom surface of the lateral passage region 58b, and further exists at the extension destination of the lateral passage region 58b in the passage direction. After colliding with the passage wall, the game ball flows down the vertical passage area 58c and passes through the detection unit (detection hole portion) of the detection sensor 33a, whereas the game ball entering the lower operating port 34 is in the front-rear passage area 59a. After passing through, it goes down the vertical passage area 59b and passes through the detection unit (detection hole portion) of the detection sensor 34c. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the upper operating port 33 has a longer detection period that is detected by the detection sensor 33a than the game ball that has entered the lower operating port 34. Further, when a plurality of game balls pass continuously, the shortest interval from the detection of one game ball to the detection of the next game ball is also such that the upper operating port 33 is higher than the lower operating port 34. Will also be longer.

As described above, the passage configuration of the variable winning device 32 is different from the discharge passage 58 of the upper operating port 33 and the discharge passage 59 of the lower operating port 34, so that the detection period of one game ball and the continuation The shortest interval when a plurality of game balls pass is different for each of the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, and the lower operating port 34. This also applies to the general winning opening 31 and the through gate 35.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 2A, the special figure display unit 43 performs the variable display of the pattern triggered by winning a prize in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, and as a result of stopping the variable display, the upper operation is performed. The result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the opening 33 or the lower operating opening 34 is clearly indicated by the display. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the winning of the lower operating port 34 are not distinguished in the internal lottery, and the winning is based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. The result of the internal lottery is clearly shown on the special figure display unit 43, which is a common display area. Then, when the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode, the special figure display unit 43 displays the predetermined stop result. Is displayed and the variable display is stopped, and then the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

The special figure display unit 43 is composed of a segment display device in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display device and the organic EL display device are not limited thereto. , CRT or other types of display devices such as dot matrix display devices. Further, as the pattern to be variablely displayed on the special figure display unit 43, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, or A configuration in which multiple types of colors are switched and displayed can be considered.

In the general drawing display unit 44, the variation display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the through gate 35 as a trigger, and as the stop result of the variation display, the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35 is clearly shown. Will be done. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the through gate 35 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric service open state, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the general map display unit 44 and the variable display is displayed. After being stopped, it shifts to the electric service open state. In the electric service open state, the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower operating port 34 is in the open state in a predetermined mode.

The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 that variablely displays a symbol, which is a kind of symbol, and a center frame 42 is arranged so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or another display device having a display screen such as a CRT, and may be a dot matrix display. It may be a vessel.

In the symbol display device 41, the variable display of the symbol is started based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. That is, when the special figure display unit 43 performs the variable display, the symbol display device 41 performs the variable display accordingly.

More specifically, on the display surface of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows of upper, middle, and lower rows are set as a plurality of display areas. Each symbol row is configured by arranging the main symbol and the sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row, nine types of main symbols with numbers "1" to "9" are arranged in descending order of numbers, and sub-symbols are arranged between each main symbol. They are arranged one by one. In the lower symbol row, nine types of main symbols with any number from "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. Has been done.

That is, the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol of "9" and the main symbol of "1". The main symbols of "4" are additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, 10 main symbols are arranged and composed of 20 symbols. On the display surface, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. In addition, five effective lines are set on the display surface.

When the effect for game rotation is performed on the display surface based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, the variable display is displayed so that the symbols in each symbol row scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. It will be started. Then, the variable display is switched to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row → the lower symbol row → the middle symbol row, and finally the effect for the game round is completed with the predetermined symbol still displayed in each symbol row. ..

In addition, when the production for the game round is completed, if the game round corresponds to the occurrence of the most advantageous jackpot result described later, a combination of symbols with the same odd number is formed on one of the effective lines. , If it is a game time corresponding to the occurrence of the low probability jackpot result described later, a combination of symbols having the same even number is formed on any of the effective lines. In addition, if it is a game round corresponding to the occurrence of a low winning high probability jackpot result described later, it is not a combination of symbols with the same number attached to any of the effective lines, but a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, "3. 4.1 ") is formed.

It should be noted that, based on the winning of any of the operating ports 33 and 34, the variation display is started on the special figure display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the variation display is stopped. Is equivalent to one game.

Further, the mode of variable display of symbols in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, such as the number of symbol rows, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, and the like. Can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pattern to be variablely displayed by the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-mentioned symbol, and for example, only numbers may be variablely displayed as the symbol.

As shown in FIG. 2A, a first holding lamp unit 45 corresponding to the special figure display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41 is provided on the upper left portion on the front surface side of the center frame 42. The maximum number of game balls that have won a prize in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the first holding lamp unit 45.

A second holding lamp portion 46 corresponding to the normal drawing display portion 44 is provided in the upper right portion of the center frame 42. The number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is held up to four times, and the number of holdings is displayed by lighting the second holding lamp unit 46. It should be noted that the functions of the holding lamp units 45 and 46 may be fulfilled by the display in a part of the area of the symbol display device 41.

An inner rail portion 48 and an outer rail portion 49 are attached to the game board 24, and a guide rail is formed by the inner rail portion 48 and the outer rail portion 49, and is mounted below the game board 24 in the inner frame. The game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism (not shown) is guided to the upper part of the game area. The game ball launch mechanism performs a game ball launch operation by operating the launch handle 51 provided on the front door frame 14.

The front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 52 so that almost the entire area of the game area can be visually recognized from the front. The window portion 52 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 53 is fitted therein. The window panel 53 is formed colorless and transparent by glass, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the window panel 53 may be formed colorless and transparent by a synthetic resin. Incidentally, the display surface of the symbol display device 41, the special figure display unit 43, and the like can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 via the window panel 53.

Light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the window 52. An indicator lamp portion 54 is provided above the window portion 52 as a part of the various lamp portions. Further, on both the left and right sides of the indicator lamp unit 54, speaker units 55 for outputting sound effects and the like according to the game situation are provided.

Below the window portion 52 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 56 and a lower bulging portion 57 bulging toward the front side are arranged vertically. An upper plate 56a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 56, and a lower plate 57a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 57. The upper plate 56a has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism side while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 57a has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper plate 56a. The game balls paid out from the payout device mounted on the back pack unit are discharged to the upper plate 56a and the lower plate 57a.

A main control device, a voice emission control device, and a display control device are mounted on the back side of the inner frame. Further, a back pack unit is provided on the back surface of the inner frame as described above, and the back pack unit is equipped with a payout mechanism including a payout device, a payout control device, and a power supply and a launch control device. Has been done. Hereinafter, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board 65 that monitors the power supply. In the main control device 60, the board box accommodating the main control board 61 and the like may be provided with a trace means for leaving a trace of its opening or a trace structure for leaving a trace of its opening. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box are inseparably bonded, and a bonding portion (caulking portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined portion at the time of separation is formed, and an adhesive layer is used as an adhesion target at the time of peeling. It is conceivable that a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of being peeled off by remaining is attached so as to straddle the boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, a configuration in which an adhesive is applied to the boundary between a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box can be considered.

The MPU 62 is mounted on the main control board 61. ROM 63 and RWM 64 are built in the MPU 62.

The ROM 63 is configured to use a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storage retention, such as a NOR type flash memory or a NAND type flash memory, as read-only. The ROM 63 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 62.

The RWM64 is configured to use a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention such as SRAM and DRAM for both reading and writing, and is capable of random access and is the same. When compared with the data capacity of the above, the time required for reading is faster than that of the ROM 63. The RWM 64 temporarily stores various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 63 is executed.

In addition to the above elements, the MPU 62 or the main control board 61 is provided with an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like. It is not essential that the MPU 62 has the ROM 63 and the RWM 64 as one chip, and each of them may be individually chipped.

The MPU 62 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A power failure monitoring board 65 and a payout control device 70 provided in the main control device 60 are connected to the input side of the MPU 62. A power supply and a launch control device 80 having a function of supplying operating power are connected to the power failure monitoring board 65, and power is supplied to the MPU 62 via the power failure monitoring board 65.

Further, various sensors such as various prize detection sensors 31a to 35b are connected to the input side of the MPU 62. The various winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are provided with a one-to-one correspondence with winning winning portions such as a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port 33, a lower operating port 34, and a through gate 35. A detection sensor is included, and the MPU 62 determines the winning of each ball entry portion. Further, in the MPU 62, various lottery is executed based on the winning of the upper operating port 33, and various lottery is executed based on the winning of the lower operating port 34.

A power failure monitoring board 65, a payout control device 70, and a voice emission control device 90 are connected to the output side of the MPU 62. A prize ball command is output to the payout control device 70, for example, based on the winning determination result for the winning ball unit corresponding to the winning. Various commands such as a variation command, a type command, and an opening command are output to the voice emission control device 90.

Further, on the output side of the MPU 62, a variable winning drive unit 32c that opens and closes the opening / closing door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric accessory driving unit 34b that opens and closes the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, and a special figure display. The unit 43 and the general drawing display unit 44 are connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 61, and the MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

That is, in the open / close execution mode, the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32c is executed in the MPU 62 so that the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened and closed. Further, when the support of the electric accessory 34a is won, the drive control of the electric accessory drive unit 34b is executed in the MPU 62 so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. Further, at each game round, the display control of the special figure display unit 43 is executed in the MPU 62. Further, when the lottery result as to whether or not to open the electric accessory 34a is clearly indicated, the display control of the normal drawing display unit 44 is executed in the MPU 62.

The power failure monitoring board 65 relays the main control board 61 and the power supply and the launch control device 80, and monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and the launch control device 80. The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 71 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 60.

The power supply and launch control device 80 are connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a playground or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, the main control board 61, the payout control device 70, and the like are generated with the required operating power, and the generated operating power is supplied. By the way, the power supply and the launch control device 80 are provided with a power supply unit for power failure such as a backup capacitor, and even when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is in the OFF state, the power supply unit for power failure is mainly used. Power for storing and holding is supplied to the RWM64 of the control device 60. Further, the power supply and the launch control device 80 are responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 81, and the game ball launch mechanism 81 is driven when a predetermined launch condition is satisfied.

The voice emission control device 90 drives and controls various lamp units 45, 46, 54 and the speaker unit 55 based on the command received from the main control device 60, and transmits the command to the display control device 100. The display control device 100 analyzes various commands received from the voice emission control device 90 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received commands to control the display of an image on the display surface of the symbol display device 41.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lottery at MPU62>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lottery in the MPU 62 will be described with reference to FIG.

The MPU 62 uses various counter information during the game to perform a jackpot generation lottery, a display setting of the special figure display unit 43, a symbol display setting of the symbol display device 41, a display setting of the normal figure display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, when the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery for generating jackpots, the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and the symbol display device 41 are displaced and fluctuate. The reach random number counter C3 used for the reach generation lottery, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the variation type for determining the display duration in the special figure display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41. The counter CS is used. Further, the electric accessory opening counter C4 used for the lottery as to whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is set to the electric service open state is used. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in the lottery counter area 64b of the RWM64.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and the counter returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals. The information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the hold storage area 64a as the acquisition information storage means when a prize is generated in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. Will be done.

The hold storage area 64a includes a hold area RE and an execution area AE. The holding area RE includes a first holding area RE1, a second holding area RE2, a third holding area RE3, and a fourth holding area RE4, according to the winning history of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. , Each numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored as hold information in any of the hold areas RE1 to RE4.

In this case, in the first holding area RE1 to the fourth holding area RE4, when the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is awarded a plurality of times in succession, the first holding area RE1 → the second holding area RE1 → the second holding area. Each numerical information is stored in the order of RE2 → 3rd holding area RE3 → 4th holding area RE4 in chronological order. By providing the four holding areas RE1 to RE4 in this way, up to four winning histories of the game balls in the upper working port 33 or the lower working opening 34 can be held and stored.

The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first hold area RE1 of the hold area RE when starting the variable display of the special figure display unit 43, and at the start of one game round. Is determined based on various numerical information stored in the execution area AE.

Each of the above counters will be described in detail.

The jackpot random number counter C1 has a configuration in which, for example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 64a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34.

The value of the random number that wins the jackpot is stored as a hit / miss table in the hit / miss table storage area as the hit / miss information group storage means in the ROM 63. As the pass / fail table, a pass / fail table for the low probability mode and a pass / fail table for the high probability mode are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode and a high probability mode are set as the lottery mode in the winning / losing lottery means.

In the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to in the lottery, the number of random numbers that win the big hit is two. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to in the lottery, the number of random numbers that win the big hit is 20. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number of random numbers to be won is arbitrary.

The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, reach the maximum value, and then return to 0. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 64a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34.

In this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These plurality of jackpot results are (1) the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the winning / failing lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) the lower after the opening / closing execution mode ends. By providing differences in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the operating port 34, a plurality of jackpot results are set.

The mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode is high so that the frequency of winning the variable winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is relatively high or low. Frequent winning mode and low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in either the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode, the game is executed up to a predetermined number of round games.

Here, the round game continues until either the predetermined upper limit duration elapses or the predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins the large winning opening 32a. It is a game to play. Further, the number of round games in the open / close execution mode triggered by the jackpot result is the same as the fixed number of rounds regardless of the type of jackpot result triggered by the transition. Specifically, the maximum number of round games is set to 15 rounds regardless of which jackpot result is obtained.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of the variable winning device 32 are set once with different opening durations from the opening of the large winning opening 32a to the closing of the large winning opening 32a. Specifically, a long-time mode in which the opening duration is set to 29 sec, which is a long time, and a short-time mode in which the opening duration is set to 0.06 sec, which is shorter than the long time, are set. Has been done.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the launching handle 51 is operated by the player, the gaming ball launching mechanism 80 is driven and controlled so that one gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area every 0.6 sec. .. In addition, the maximum number of end conditions for round games is set to nine. Then, in the long-time mode of the above-mentioned opening modes, the opening duration is set to be longer than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and one round game. On the other hand, in the short-time mode, the opening duration is set to be shorter than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and one round game, and more specifically, the opening duration is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, when the variable winning device 32 is opened once in a long-time mode, it is expected that the maximum number of winnings in one round game will be generated in the large winning opening 32a, and the winning time will be short. When the variable winning device 32 is opened once in the embodiment, it is expected that no winning will occur in the large winning opening 32a, or even if a winning occurs, the number will be about one.

In the high-frequency winning mode, the large winning opening 32a is opened once in each round game in a long-time mode. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the large winning opening 32a is opened once in each round game in a short-time mode.

The number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the number of round games, the opening duration for one opening, and the upper limit number in one round game are those in the high-frequency winning mode. Is not limited to the above values and is arbitrary as long as the frequency of winning the variable winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is higher than that of the low-frequency winning mode. Is.

As a support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 has a unit time when compared in a situation where the firing of the game ball is continued in the game area in the same manner. A high-frequency support mode and a low-frequency support mode are set so that the frequency of being opened is relatively high or low.

Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric accessory open lottery using the electric accessory release counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electric accessory open state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more opening. The time is set long. In this case, when the electric accessory open state is won in the high frequency support mode and the electric accessory 34a is opened multiple times, the electric accessory 34a is closed from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, compared to the low-frequency support mode, a shorter time is secured as the minimum secured time for the next electric accessory opening lottery to be performed after one electric accessory opening lottery is performed. Is set to be selected.

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that the lower operating port 34 is won is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the upper operating port 33 is higher than that of the lower operating port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower operating port 34 is more likely than the upper operating port 33. The probability of winning a prize increases. Then, when a prize is won in the lower operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays the game while not reducing the number of balls held so much. be able to.

The configuration for increasing the frequency of the high-frequency support mode to be in the electric service open state per unit time is not limited to the above, for example, the electric accessory open lottery. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the electric service open state in. In addition, the secured time secured for the next electric accessory opening lottery after one electric accessory opening lottery is performed (for example, on the general map display unit 44 based on the winning of the through gate 35). In a configuration in which multiple types of variable display times to be executed) are prepared, the high-frequency support mode is set so that a shorter reservation time is more easily selected or the average reservation time is shorter than the low-frequency support mode. You may be. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the securing time secured for the next electric accessory opening lottery after one electric accessory opening lottery is performed is shortened (that is,). , Shorten the one-time variable display time on the general map display unit 44), shorten the average time of the secured time, and increase the winning probability, and apply any one condition or any combination of conditions. Therefore, the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be enhanced.

The distribution destination of the game result for the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table in the distribution table storage area as the distribution information group storage means in the ROM 63. Then, as such distribution destinations, a low probability jackpot result, a low winning high probability jackpot result, and a most advantageous jackpot result are set.

The low-probability jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the winning / losing lottery mode becomes the low-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. However, this high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the transition.

The low-winning high-probability jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the winning / failing lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. is there. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode continue until the lottery result in the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit state and the state shifts to the big hit state.

The most advantageous jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the winning / losing lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode continue until the lottery result in the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit state and the state shifts to the big hit state.

In relation to each of the above game states, the normal game state is not an open / close execution mode, but a state in which the winning / failing lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a low frequency support mode. Further, as a game result, a configuration in which a low winning high probability jackpot result is not set may be used.

In the distribution table, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" corresponds to the low accuracy jackpot result, and "10 to 14" corresponds to the low winning high accuracy jackpot result. "15-29" corresponds to the most advantageous jackpot result.

As a kind of high-probability jackpot result, the open / close execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the winning / losing lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode is maintained in the previous mode. An unspecified low-winning high-probability jackpot result (a result of an unspecified high-probability corresponding game or a latent probability change state) may be included. In this case, the jackpot results will be further diversified.

Furthermore, as a kind of the winning / failing result in the winning / failing lottery, a special losing result that shifts to the open / close execution mode of the low frequency winning mode and does not cause the transition to the winning / failing lottery mode and the support mode after the end may be included. .. In the configuration in which both the unspecified low winning high probability jackpot result and the special loss result are set as described above, the open / close execution mode shifts to the low frequency winning mode, and the support mode is up to that point. While it is common to be maintained in the mode, due to the difference in the transition mode of the winning / failing lottery mode, for example, in the normal game state, either the unspecified low winning high probability jackpot result or the special loss result is obtained. When it occurs, it is possible to make the player predict which result it actually corresponds to.

The reach random number counter C3 has a configuration in which, for example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 238, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 64a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10, reach display is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 41. The reach display includes a symbol display device 41 capable of variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (picture), and the variable display is a variable display in a game in which the open / close execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is a high frequency winning mode. In a gaming machine in which the subsequent stop display result is a special display result, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started. A display state that makes the player think that it is a variable display state that tends to be a special display result.

In the reach display, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of a high-frequency winning mode can be obtained by stopping and displaying some of the symbol rows among the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display surface of the symbol display device 41. A display state is included in which a combination of reach symbols that may be established is displayed, and in that state, a variable display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol sequence. In addition, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image in the background image to produce a reach effect. , The combination of reach symbols is reduced or hidden, and then a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen to perform a reach effect.

The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game rounds that shift to the open / close execution mode, which is the high-frequency winning mode. Further, in the game round that does not shift to the open / close execution mode, the reach random number counter C3 acquired at a predetermined timing corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display by referring to the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 63. If so, it will be executed. That is, the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 is used to determine whether or not to execute the reach display. However, the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 is not used when determining the type of reach display.

The variation type counter CS has a configuration in which, for example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 198, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The variation type counter CS is used in the MPU 62 to determine the variation display time in the special symbol display unit 43 and the variation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41. The variation type counter CS is updated in each of the main processing and the timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, and the variation type is determined when the variation display is started in the special figure display unit 43 and when the symbol variation is started by the symbol display device 41. The value of the counter CS is acquired. When determining the variable display time, the variable display time table stored in advance in the variable display time table storage area of the ROM 63 is referred to.

Here, when it is decided to generate the reach display based on the numerical information acquired from the reach random number counter C3, or because it is a game time to shift to the open / close execution mode which is the high frequency winning mode, the reach is caused. When it is decided to generate the display, the type of reach display is determined by using the numerical information acquired from the variable type counter CS. Each reach display is different in the type of characters appearing in the reach display and the period during which the reach display is executed.

The electric accessory release counter C4 is configured to, for example, add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 250, reach the maximum value, and then return to 0. The electric accessory opening counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric service holding area 64c provided in the RWM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state according to the value of the stored electric accessory opening counter C4.

<About various processes executed by MPU62>
Next, each process executed for advancing the game in the MPU 62 will be described. The processing of the MPU 62 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 4 msec).

<Main processing>
First, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S101, the power-on wait process is executed. In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until 1 sec elapses after the main process is started. In the following step S102, access to the RWM64 is permitted, and in step S103, the internal function register of the MPU 62 is set.

After that, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RWM erasing switch provided in the power supply and launch control device 80 is manually operated, and in the following step S105, whether or not "1" is set in the power failure flag of RWM64. Is determined. Further, in step S106, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed, and in the following step S107, whether or not the checksum matches the checksum saved when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined. judge.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the RWM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the game hall is open for business, the power is turned on while pressing the RWM erase switch. Therefore, if the RWM erase switch is pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Further, when the power cutoff occurrence information is not set or when an abnormality of the data stored and held by the checksum is confirmed, the process proceeds to step S108 in the same manner. In step S108, the RWM64 is cleared as the initialization of the RWM64. Then, the process proceeds to step S109.

On the other hand, when the RWM erase switch is not pressed, step S109 is performed without executing the process of step S108, provided that the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal. Proceed to. In step S109, the power-on setting process is executed. In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of RWM64 such as initialization of the power failure flag is set as an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current gaming state is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90 in order to recognize the current gaming state. To do. In addition, interrupt enable is set to allow the occurrence of timer interrupt processing.

After that, the process proceeds to the residual processing of steps S110 to S113. That is, although the MPU 62 has a configuration in which timer interrupt processing is periodically executed, a residual time is generated between one timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing. This residual time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, and the residual process of steps S110 to S113 is repeatedly executed by utilizing the irregular time. In this respect, it can be said that the residual processing in steps S110 to S113 is an irregular process that is executed irregularly.

In the residual processing, first, in step S110, interrupt prohibition is set in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. In the following step S111, the random number initial value update process for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, and in step S112, the variation counter update process for updating the variation type counter CS is executed. In these update processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the RWM64, a process of adding 1 to the read numerical information is executed, and then a process of overwriting the read source counter is executed. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to "0" respectively. After that, in step S113, the interrupt enable setting for switching from the state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited to the state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is permitted is set. After executing the process of step S113, the process returns to step S110, and the process of steps S110 to S113 is repeated.

Here, as described above, in the residual processing, only the random number initial value update processing and the fluctuation counter update processing are set so as to be sandwiched between the interrupt prohibition processing and the interrupt enable processing, so that the timer interrupt processing is performed. Is always started immediately before step S110. Then, after the timer interrupt processing is completed, it is always sufficient to start from step S110, and the return address after the timer interrupt processing becomes unique. Therefore, it is not necessary to store the current return address at the start of the timer interrupt processing, and the processing load at the start of the timer interrupt processing is reduced.

Further, since the timer interrupt processing does not occur during the calculation of the predetermined data in the MPU 62, the data stored in the register of the MPU 62 at that time is saved to the RWM 64 at the start of the timer interrupt processing. It is not necessary to execute the above, and similarly, it is not necessary to execute the data return processing to the register of the MPU 62 at the end of the timer interrupt processing. Therefore, the processing load at the start of the timer interrupt processing is reduced, and the processing load at the end of the timer interrupt processing is also reduced.

Further, since the timer interrupt processing is not started during the update of the random number initial value counter CINI or the update of the variation type counter CS, the timer interrupt processing of these counters is performed even though these are being updated. It is possible to prevent the numerical information from being acquired and the further update process from being executed.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 7.

Here, a hardware configuration for periodically executing timer interrupt processing in the MPU 62 will be described. A clock circuit is provided on the main control board 61 as a pulse signal output means for outputting a pulse signal at a predetermined cycle, and a frequency dividing circuit is provided so as to exist in the middle of a signal path between the clock circuit and the MPU 62. Is provided.

The frequency dividing circuit functions as a frequency changing means for changing the cycle of the pulse signal from the clock circuit, and is configured to output a pulse signal for specifying the start timing of the timer interrupt processing by the MPU 62. That is, the pulse signal is supplied from the frequency dividing circuit to the MPU 62 at intervals of 4 msec, which is a specific period. The MPU 62 executes a process for confirming the occurrence of a specific signal form such as a rising edge or a falling edge of the pulse signal, and activates and executes the timer interrupt process on the condition that the occurrence of the specific signal form is confirmed as at least one condition. To do.

In this case, if the occurrence of the above specific signal form is confirmed in a situation where the activation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited, the timer is changed from the state in which the interrupt is prohibited to the state in which the interrupt is permitted. Interrupt processing is started. That is, depending on the processing execution status of the MPU 62, the next timer interrupt processing may be started after 4.1 msec has elapsed from the start of the previous timer interrupt processing. If such an event occurs, the next timer interrupt processing may be started. The timer interrupt processing will be started after 3.9 msec has elapsed from the start of the immediately preceding timer interrupt processing.

However, since the output of the pulse signal from the frequency dividing circuit is performed in a specific cycle such as 4 msec regardless of the progress of the processing in the MPU 62, the timer interrupt processing is basically started in the specific cycle. Furthermore, the processing configuration of the MPU 62 is such that even if the timer interrupt processing at a predetermined timing is started after a period exceeding a specific cycle has elapsed since the previous timer interrupt processing was started, the timing next to the predetermined timing is used. In the timer interrupt processing in, the portion exceeding the specific cycle is absorbed, and in the timer interrupt processing in the next timing, it is set to be started at the timing when the input of the pulse signal is confirmed.

By the way, in the timer interrupt process, first, in step S201, the numerical update process is executed. In the numerical value update process, the numerical value information used for identifying the occurrence of fraudulent acts on the various prize detection sensors 31a to 35b is updated. The content of the process will be described in detail later.

In the following step S202, the power failure information storage process is executed. In the power failure information storage process, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of power failure is received from the power failure monitoring board 65, and if the occurrence of a power failure is identified, the power failure processing is executed.

In the following step S203, the lottery random number update process is executed. In the lottery random number update process, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, after executing the process of sequentially reading the current numerical information from the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory opening counter C4, and adding 1 to each of the read numerical information. , Executes the process of overwriting the read source counter. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to "0" respectively.

After that, in step S204, the random number initial value update process is executed in the same manner as in step S111, and in step S205, the fluctuation counter update process is executed in the same manner as in step S112. In the following step S206, the game stop determination process is executed. In the game stop determination process, it is monitored whether or not the progress of the game should be stopped, and if the situation should stop the progress of the game, the execution of the process for advancing the game is stopped.

After that, in step S207, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped, and the process of shifting to step S208 is executed on condition that the progress of the game is not stopped.

In step S208, the port output process is executed. In the port output process, when the output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, the process for outputting the output corresponding to the output information to the various drive units 32c and 34b is executed. For example, when the information to switch the large winning opening 32a to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the variable winning drive unit 32c is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set. The output of the drive signal is stopped. Further, when the information for switching the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the electric accessory drive unit 34b is started, and the information for switching to the closed state is set. If so, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

In the following step S209, the reading process is executed. In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

In the following step S210, the signals received from the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are read, and the winning detection process for performing the processing corresponding to the read information is executed. The processing content of the prize detection process will be described in detail later. Further, in step S211 a timer update process for collectively updating the numerical information of a predetermined timer counter provided in the RWM 64 is executed.

In the following step S212, fraud detection processing for monitoring whether or not a predetermined event set as a monitoring target for fraud has occurred is executed, and in step S213, launch control for executing launch control of the game ball is executed. Execute the process. Further, in step S214, as the input state monitoring process, based on the information read in the reading process of step S209, the disconnection confirmation of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b and the opening confirmation of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are confirmed. I do.

In the following step S215, the special figure special electric control process for performing the execution control of the game times and the execution control of the opening / closing execution mode is executed. In the special figure special electric control process, when a prize is generated in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 in a situation where the number of reserved information stored in the holding storage area 64a is less than the upper limit number, at that time. The processing of storing each numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 as hold information in the hold storage area 64a in chronological order is executed. Further, in the special figure special electric control process, it is determined whether or not the hold information corresponds to the jackpot winning on the condition that the hold information is stored and not during the game rotation or the open / close execution mode. Processing, and if it corresponds to the jackpot winning, the distribution determination processing for determining which jackpot result the pending information corresponds to is executed. In addition, in the special figure special electric control process, not only the hit / fail judgment process and the distribution judgment process, but also whether or not the hold information corresponds to the reach occurrence when the hold information does not correspond to the jackpot winning. In addition to executing the reach determination process for determination, the duration selection process for selecting the duration of the game round is executed using the numerical information of the variation type counter CS at that time. Then, a variable command including information on the duration according to the result of each of these processes and a type command including information on the game result are transmitted to the voice emission control device 90, and the pattern on the special figure display unit 43 is displayed. Start the variable display. As a result, one game round is started, and the special figure display unit 43 and the symbol display device 41 start the effect for the game round.

If the jackpot is won, or if the jackpot is not won and the processing result of the reach determination process is the result corresponding to the occurrence of reach, the numerical information of the variable type counter CS is used to continue the game. By determining the duration corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display as the time, the voice emission control device 90 can specify the type of the reach display from the variation command.

Further, in the special figure special electric control process, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the game round during the execution of one game round, and if it is the end timing, the display corresponding to the game result is performed. , Execute the process of ending the game. In this case, a final stop command indicating that the game round should be ended is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90. Further, in the special figure special electric control process, when the result of the game round is the result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the process for starting the open / close execution mode is executed. At the time of this start, an opening command indicating that the open / close execution mode is started is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90. Further, in the special figure special electric control process, a process for starting each round game and a process for ending each round game are executed. At each of these processes, an open command indicating that the round game is started is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90, and a closing command indicating that the round game is completed is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90. Further, in the special figure special electric control process, an ending command indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is terminated is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90, and a winning / failing lottery mode or a support mode after the opening / closing execution mode is set. Execute the process.

After executing the special figure special electric control process of step S215 in the timer interrupt process, the normal figure general electric control process is executed in step S216. In the Fuzu Fuden control process, when a prize has been won in the through gate 35, a process for acquiring the numerical information of the electric accessory opening counter C4 is executed, and the numerical information is stored. The numerical information is determined to be open, and the opening determination is used as an opportunity to execute a process for producing an effect for a general drawing. Further, based on the result of the opening determination, a process of opening and closing the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is executed.

In the following step S217, the output information for updating the display contents of the special figure display unit 43 is set based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S215 and S216, and the display contents of the normal figure display unit 44 are updated. Set the output information to make it.

In the following step S218, a demo display process for making the display content of the symbol display device 41 for standby display is executed in a situation where both the game times and the open / close execution mode are not executed, and in step S219, the demo display process is executed. The contents of the command and the signal received from the payout control device 70 are confirmed, and the payout state reception process for performing the process corresponding to the check result is executed. Further, in step S220, a payout output process for setting the prize ball command as an output target is executed.

In the following step S221, the external information setting process is executed so as to control the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the timer interrupt process this time. Further, in step S222, a process for editing the test firing test information is executed.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S207, or after the processes of steps S208 to S222 are executed, the process proceeds to step S223. In step S223, the interrupt end declaration is set. In MPU 62, once timer interrupt processing is started, it is stipulated that an interrupt end declaration is set as one of the conditions for starting the next timer interrupt processing. In step S223, the next timer is set. Set the interrupt end declaration to enable execution of interrupt processing. Further, in step S224, interrupt permission is set. In the MPU 62, once the timer interrupt processing is started, it is set to the interrupt disabled state. Therefore, in step S224, the interrupt permission is set in order to enable the execution of the next timer interrupt processing. After that, the timer interrupt processing is terminated.

<Prize detection processing>
Next, the winning detection process executed in step S210 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) will be described.

In the winning detection process, a process of confirming the detection results of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b is executed, and the input port of the MPU 62 is confirmed at the time of the confirmation. Here, prior to the description of the winning detection process, the electrical configuration of the input port 62a provided in the MPU 62 will be described with reference to FIG.

The input port 62a is configured as an 8-bit parallel interface so that eight types of signals can be handled at the same time. An area in which information of "0" or "1" is stored according to the voltage of each signal is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each terminal. That is, the 0th bit D0 to the 7th bit D7 are provided as the area.

Further, more than eight types of signals are input to the input port 62a, but in order to limit the targets to be input at the same time to eight types, the signal group to be input to the input port 62a depends on the driver IC. It can be switched through switching control. In the winning detection process, a signal group to be input to the input port 62a is set in each winning detection sensor 31a to 35b.

In the situation where such a setting is made, the 0th bit D0 stores the information corresponding to the winning signal from the large winning opening detection sensor 32e, and the 1st bit D1 is the information corresponding to the winning signal from the upper operating opening detection sensor 33a. Is stored, the second bit D2 stores the information corresponding to the winning signal from the lower operating port detection sensor 34c, and the third bit D3 stores the information corresponding to the winning signal from the first winning opening detection sensor 31a. , The 4th bit D4 stores the information corresponding to the winning signal from the 2nd winning opening detection sensor 31b, and the 5th bit D5 stores the information corresponding to the winning signal from the 3rd winning opening detection sensor 31c. The 6-bit D6 stores information corresponding to the winning signal from the first gate detection sensor 35a, and the 7th bit D7 stores information corresponding to the winning signal from the second gate detection sensor 35b.

In this case, each of the above-mentioned winning detection sensors 31a to 35b outputs an HI level signal indicating that the winning signal is not detected when the passage of the game ball is not detected, and detects the passage of the game ball. If so, a LOW level signal indicating that detection is being performed is output as a winning signal. However, the main control board 61 is provided with an inverting circuit, and the signal state is inverted before each of the above detection signals is input to the input port 62a. Then, in the input port 62a, when the LOW level signal is received through the inverting circuit, the information of "0" (data 0 or none information) is stored in the corresponding bit, and the HI level signal is received through the inverting circuit. If so, the information of "1" (data 1 or existence information) is stored in the corresponding bit.

That is, in the situation where the passage of the game ball is not detected by the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, the information of "0" corresponding to the information indicating that the game ball is not detected is stored in the corresponding bit, and the passage of the game ball is detected. In this situation, the information of "1" corresponding to the information indicating that detection is being performed is stored in the corresponding bit.

The winning detection sensors 31a to 35b output a LOW level signal as a winning signal while not detecting the passage of the game ball, and output a HI level signal as a winning signal while detecting the passage of the game ball. It may be configured to output. In this case, the inverting circuit may not be provided.

In the winning detection process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9A, first, in step S301, the information currently stored in the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7 is transferred to the first register of the MPU 62. The process of shifting to the winning determination area WA1 is executed. The first winning determination area WA1 is composed of 8 bits as shown in FIG. 9 (b-1), and stores all the information stored in the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7. Is the possible data capacity. In this case, the storage source bits in the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7 and the storage destination bits in the first winning determination area WA1 are predetermined in a one-to-one correspondence, for example, the 0th bit D0. Information is always stored in a predetermined bit in the first winning determination area WA1.

In the following step S302, the wait process for detecting the winning is executed. In the wait process, the MPU 62 waits without executing any process until a predetermined wait time elapses. In the pachinko machine 10, the wait time is set to 10 μsec, but the wait time is set to 10 μsec without hindering the execution of the periodic timer interrupt process, and the effect described later by setting the wait process is sufficiently exhibited. If this is possible, the specific wait time is arbitrary, but is preferably in the range of 2 μsec to 500 μsec, and more preferably in the range of 10 μsec to 100 μsec.

By the way, as already explained, it takes at least 1.2 μsec to execute the process of one step. Therefore, even if the process of step S302 is not set, a forced wait time of 1.2 μsec is generated between step S301 and step S303. In this regard, in step S302, not only the minimum time required to execute the process but also an additional wait time is set between the process of step S301 and the process of step S303.

In the following step S303, a process of shifting the information currently stored in the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7 to the second winning determination area WA2 in the register of the MPU 62 is executed. By the way, since the information in the input port 62a is updated at intervals shorter than the time from the completion of step S301 to the start of step S303, the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7 in step S303. The information transferred from can be different from that of step S301.

Like the first winning determination area WA1, the second winning determination area WA2 is composed of 8 bits as shown in FIG. 9B-2, and is stored in the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7. It is a data capacity that can store all of the information. In this case, the storage source bits in the 0th to 7th bits D0 to D7 and the storage destination bits in the second winning determination area WA2 are predetermined in a one-to-one correspondence, and further, the storage source bits. The relationship between the bit and the storage destination bit is the same as in the case of the first winning determination area WA1.

Then, in step S304, after the winning determination process is executed, the main winning detection process is terminated. The winning determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the winning determination process, first, in step S401, 8 is set in the winning determination counter provided in the RWM64. In the following step S402, each bit information corresponding to the numerical information of the current winning determination counter in the first winning determination area WA1 and the second winning determination area WA2 is grasped. Each piece of information grasped in this case is information read from the same bit in the input port 62a.

In the following step S403, the AND processing of each information grasped in step S402 is executed, the AND processing result is stored in the register, and in step S404, the area WA3 after the first calculation and the area WA4 after the second calculation Among them, the AND processing result is stored in the corresponding bit on the side different from the side where the information of the AND processing result is stored in the winning detection processing in the processing round of the previous timer interrupt processing. The first post-calculation area WA3 and the second post-calculation area WA4 are composed of 8 bits as shown in FIGS. 9 (b-3) and 9 (b-4), and are each of the first winning determination area WA1. The data capacity is such that all the information of the AND processing result of the bit and each bit of the second winning determination area WA2 can be stored. In this case, the order of the bits in the first winning determination area WA1 and the second winning determination area WA2, which are the targets of the AND process, and the order of the bits in the first calculated area WA3 and the second post-calculated area WA4 are unique. It is defined as a target.

After that, in step S405, of the area WA3 after the first calculation and the area WA4 after the second calculation, the side in which the information of the result of the AND processing is stored in the winning determination processing in the processing times of the previous timer interrupt processing. Then, the bit information corresponding to the numerical information of the current winning judgment counter is read out. Then, in step S406, a reversing process for reversing the read information between "0" and "1" is executed.

After that, in step S407, the AND processing of the information of the AND processing result in step S403 and the information of the inversion processing result in step S406 is executed, and in the subsequent step S408, the result of the AND processing becomes the winning detection start information. It is determined whether or not it is the corresponding "1".

If it is determined in step S408 that the AND processing result is "1", the interval determination process is executed in step S409, provided that the determination result does not correspond to the interval abnormality. The process proceeds to step S411 and subsequent steps. The processing content of the interval determination process will be described in detail later.

In step S411, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the current winning determination counter is information indicating a bit corresponding to any of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34. When it corresponds to either the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, "1" is set in the operation winning flag provided in the RWM64 in step S412, and is provided in the RWM64 in step S413. The numerical information of the three prize ball counters is added by one.

The operation winning flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 62 that the processing corresponding to the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 and the processing other than the execution of the prize ball should be executed. .. By the way, since the winning detection sensors 33a and 34c are provided in the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, respectively, the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the winning of the lower operating port 34 are 1 of the timer interrupt processing. It may be grasped at the same time within the range of processing times. Therefore, in order to correspond to this, the operation winning flags are provided corresponding to the number of the operation ports 33 and 34, and specifically, two are provided. Further, the three prize ball counter is a counter for specifying in the MPU 62 the number of times to output the three prize ball command instructing the execution of the three prize balls.

If a negative determination is made in step S411, it is determined in step S414 whether or not the numerical information of the current winning determination counter is information indicating a bit corresponding to the variable winning device 32. When the variable winning device 32 is supported, "1" is set in the large winning flag provided in the RWM64 in step S415, and in step S416, the 15 prize ball counters provided in the RWM64 are set. Numerical information is added by 1.

The big prize flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 62 that the process corresponds to the winning of the variable winning device 32 and the process other than the execution of the prize ball should be executed. Further, the 15 prize ball counter is a counter for specifying the number of times to output the 15 prize ball command instructing the execution of the 15 prize balls by the MPU 62.

If a negative determination is made in step S414, it is determined in step S417 whether or not the numerical information of the current winning determination counter is information indicating a bit corresponding to the through gate 35. When the through gate 35 is supported, "1" is set in the through flag provided in the RWM 64 in step S418. If a negative determination is made in step S417, it means that the current prize corresponds to the general prize opening 31, and therefore, in step S419, the numerical information of the 10 prize ball counters provided in the RWM64. Is added by 1.

The through flag is a flag for specifying in the MPU 62 that the process corresponding to the winning of the through gate 35 should be executed. Further, the 10-prize ball counter is a counter for specifying the number of times to output the 10-prize ball command instructing the execution of the 10 prize balls by the MPU 62.

If a negative determination is made in step S408, or after executing any of the processes of step S413, step S416, step S418, and step S419, the process proceeds to step S420. In step S420, the winning determination counter is subtracted by 1, and then, in step S421, it is determined whether or not the winning determination counter is “0”.

If it is not "0", the processes of steps S402 to S419 are executed for the bits corresponding to the numerical information of the winning determination counter updated in step S420. When the processing of steps S402 to S419 is executed for the numerical information set in step S401, an affirmative determination is made in step S421, and the main winning determination processing is completed.

Next, by executing the above-mentioned winning detection process (FIG. 10), whether or not the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating opening 33, the lower operating opening 34, and the through gate 35 in the game area are won is determined. The state of detection will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the timing for monitoring the detection results (hereinafter, also referred to as winning information) in the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b will be described with reference to FIG. 11A. FIG. 11A is a timing chart for explaining the timing of monitoring each winning information.

As shown in FIG. 11 (A), in the configuration in which the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) is activated in a T1 (specifically, 4 msec) cycle, the process of monitoring the winning information is 2 in each process of the timer interrupt process. The times (step S301, step S303) are performed. The process of monitoring each set of winning information is executed so that the timing is different, but the process of monitoring the winning information on the front side (step S301) is the time of T2 with respect to the timing when the timer interrupt processing is started. Is executed at the timing when

In this case, the timing at which the prize detection process is executed in the timer interrupt process is executed before the processes such as the fraud detection process, the launch control process, the special figure special electric control process, and the normal figure general electric control process whose processing time is likely to fluctuate. Further, in the timer interrupt process, the process executed before the winning detection process is a process in which the processing time is relatively unlikely to fluctuate. Therefore, in the timer interrupt processing of each processing time, the period until the processing for monitoring the winning information on the front side is started is the same, substantially the same, or the same in T2. Therefore, among the processes for monitoring a set of winning information included in each processing time of the timer interrupt processing, the processing for monitoring the winning information on the front side is periodically executed.

Further, among the processes for monitoring each set of prize information, the process for monitoring the prize information on the front side (step S301) and the process for monitoring the prize information on the rear side (step S303) are for winning prize detection. (Step S302) is executed, but in such a wait process, no process is executed and only the wait until a certain wait time T3 elapses. Therefore, among the processes for monitoring a set of winning information included in each processing time of the timer interrupt processing, the processing for monitoring the winning information on the rear side is periodically executed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11B, the content of the calculation executed when the winning determination is performed will be described. FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the content of the calculation executed when the winning determination is performed. Although various operations are actually performed in 1-bit units, the contents of the operations will be described in 1-byte units in the following description. However, the configuration may be such that the calculation in 1-byte units as described below is actually performed.

In the case of FIG. 11B, first, in the process of monitoring the winning information on the front side in the nth timer interrupt processing, as shown in FIG. 11B1, "00100000" is set in the first winning determination area WA1. It is set. In this case, among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, the winning information of the third winning opening detection sensor 31c is information that the game ball is detected (hereinafter, also referred to as winning information), and other sensors. The winning information is information that the game ball is not detected (hereinafter, also referred to as non-winning information).

Further, in the process of monitoring the winning information on the rear side in the nth timer interrupt processing, "1010000" is set in the second winning determination area WA2 as shown in FIG. 11 (B2). In this case, of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, each of the second gate detection sensor 35b and the third winning opening detection sensor 31c has the winning information, and the other sensors have the winning information.

When the information of the first winning judgment area WA1 and the second winning judgment area WA2 is set as described above, the AND processing result is "00100000" as shown in FIG. 11 (B3), and the information is obtained. It is set in the area WA3 after the first calculation as the monitoring result of the winning information in the timer interrupt processing of the nth processing time. When the monitoring result of the winning information in the n-1th timer interrupt processing is set in the area WA3 after the first calculation, the monitoring result of the winning information in the nth timer interrupt processing is the area after the second calculation. It is set to WA4. Further, the winning determination process is executed by using the monitoring result of the winning information in the n-1st time and the monitoring result of the winning information in the nth time, but the content of the calculation of this process is omitted here.

Next, in the process of monitoring the winning information on the front side in the n + 1th timer interrupt processing, "10100110" is set in the first winning determination area WA1 as shown in FIG. 11 (B4). In this case, of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, each of the second gate detection sensor 35b, the third winning opening detection sensor 31c, the lower operating opening detection sensor 34c, and the upper operating opening detection sensor 33a is the winning information. Other sensors have no prize information.

Further, in the process of monitoring the winning information on the rear side in the n + 1th timer interrupt processing, "1010010" is set in the second winning determination area WA2 as shown in FIG. 11 (B5). In this case, of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, each of the second gate detection sensor 35b, the third winning opening detection sensor 31c, and the upper operating opening detection sensor 33a is information with winning, and the other sensors have no winning. It is information.

When the information of the first winning judgment area WA1 and the second winning judgment area WA2 is set as described above, the AND processing result is "1010010" as shown in FIG. 11 (B6), and the information is obtained. It is set in the area WA4 after the second calculation as the monitoring result of the winning information in the timer interrupt processing of the n + 1th processing time.

After that, in the winning determination process (FIG. 10) in the n + 1th timer interrupt processing, the monitoring result of the winning information in the nth timer interrupt processing is first read from the area WA3 after the first calculation, and the read monitoring is performed. Inversion processing is executed for the result information. Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (B7), it becomes "11011111". Then, the monitoring result of the winning information in the n + 1th timer interrupt processing is ANDed with the information of the result of the inversion processing. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11 (B8), it becomes "10000010". In this case, in the winning determination process, it is determined that the winning of the game ball is detected by the second gate detection sensor 35b, and it is determined that the winning of the game ball is detected by the upper operating port detection sensor 33a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (B4), the lower operating port detection sensor 34c is the winning information in the process of monitoring the winning information on the front side in the n + 1th timer interrupt processing, but this is electrical. It was caused by noise. In this case, even if the switch from the non-winning information to the winning information is confirmed, it is not immediately specified that the winning is generated, but when the winning information is confirmed multiple times, the winning is specified. Is. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11 (B5), in the process of monitoring the winning information on the rear side in the n + 1th timer interrupt processing, the lower operating port detection sensor 34c is the non-winning information, and electrical noise is generated. Is not treated as a prize for a game ball.

Further, in the third winning opening detection sensor 31c, there is winning information in each of the processing of monitoring one set of winning information in the nth timer interrupt processing and the processing of monitoring one set of winning information in the n + 1th timer interrupt processing. However, this indicates a state in which the game ball for which the occurrence of winning has already been determined is continuously detected. In this case, since the occurrence of the winning is specified on the condition that the monitoring result of the winning information in the nth timer interrupt processing is "0", the winning of one game ball is treated as a plurality of winnings. I won't do it.

Next, a configuration for suppressing fraudulent acts in which various winning detection sensors 31a to 35b erroneously detect winning of a game ball will be described.

First, the content of the above fraudulent activity will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 (a) is a diagram showing an output mode of a normal signal from one of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and FIG. 12 (b) is a diagram showing a state of occurrence of electrical noise. c) is a diagram showing an output mode of an abnormal signal as a result of noise affecting a regular signal.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when no fraudulent activity is performed, each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b outputs a HI level signal in a situation where the passage of the game ball is not detected, and the passage of the game ball. Is detected, a LOW level signal is output. In this case, since the fall from the HI level signal to the LOW level signal is only once, the MPU 62 determines that one game ball has passed.

Here, it is unlikely that an event in which the state of the HI level signal changes to the state of the LOW level signal due to an illegal radio wave or a non-illegal electrical noise is a factor. Therefore, as described above, the HI level signal is output when the passage of the game ball is not detected, and the LOW level signal is output when the passage of the game ball is detected. The possibility that the passage of the game ball is erroneously detected due to an illegal radio wave or a non-illegal electrical noise even though the ball has not passed is reduced.

However, in the situation where the passage of the game ball is detected in this way, in the configuration of outputting the LOW level signal, when the electrical noise as shown in FIG. 12B is illegally generated, FIG. As shown in (c), the output of the HI level signal is normally generated during the period in which the output of the LOW level signal is continued. Then, the MPU 62 determines that a plurality of game balls have passed.

When the above action is performed on any of the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating opening 33, and the lower operating opening 34, even though only one game ball is originally won. It is determined that a plurality of game balls have won a prize, and the game balls are illegally paid out. Further, if the above-mentioned action is performed on any of the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34, and the through gate 35, the trigger of the internal lottery will be illegally generated.

Since the above fraudulent act is performed, for example, by transmitting an illegal radio wave, it can be dealt with by providing a sensor capable of detecting the transmission of the illegal radio wave. However, a plurality of winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, which are the targets of the above fraudulent activity, are provided as described above, and are scattered in the range where the game area is formed. Then, sensors capable of detecting radio waves are individually provided for each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and the radio wave detection range of one sensor is set so as to include all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. It will be necessary to adopt either method. However, in the case of the former method, it is necessary to provide a plurality of sensors for detecting radio waves, which increases the cost, and in the case of the latter method, there is a possibility that radio waves other than illegal radio waves may be received. ..

Under the above circumstances, the pachinko machine 10 executes a numerical update process (step S201 in FIG. 7) and an interval determination process (step S409 in FIG. 10) to provide all sensors for detecting radio waves. It is possible to deal with the above fraudulent acts for all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b without using them. Hereinafter, the numerical update process and the interval determination process will be described.

FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing a numerical update process (step S201 in FIG. 7).

In the numerical value update process, first, in step S501, the numerical information of the cycle counter is added by 1. The cycle counter is provided in various counter areas 64b of the RWM64, and is a counter for specifying the monitoring period for monitoring the occurrence of the fraudulent activity in the MPU 62. Numerical information of "0" is set as an initial value in the cycle counter, and the numerical information is added by 1 when the process of step S501 is executed.

In the following step S502, it is determined whether or not the numerical information as a result of adding 1 in step S501 is "8", which is the reference numerical information corresponding to the monitoring period. Here, the numerical update process is executed every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) is started, and the timer interrupt process is started at a cycle of 4 msec. Therefore, the monitoring period includes the above reference numerical information and the timer interrupt. It is 32 msec, which is the value of the product of the processing start cycle. If the numerical information of the cycle counter is not "8", the numerical update process is terminated as it is.

When the numerical information of the cycle counter is "8", the processes of steps S503 and S504 are executed. In step S503, all acquired flags are cleared to "0". The acquired flag is provided in the RWM64, and is further provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. Each acquired flag is a flag for the MPU 62 to specify whether or not the passage of the game ball has already been detected by the corresponding winning detection sensors 31a to 35b in each monitoring period. Since the process of step S503 is executed when the numerical information of the cycle counter becomes "8", that is, every time the monitoring period elapses, each acquired flag clears "0" every time the monitoring period elapses. Will be done. In step S504, the cycle counter is cleared to "0". As a result, measurement of a new monitoring period will be started. After executing the processes of steps S503 and S504, the numerical value update process is terminated.

Here, the monitoring period will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 13 (b). FIG. 13 (b1) is a diagram showing a signal output mode of the upper operating port detection sensor 33a when a plurality of game balls continuously win the upper operating port 33 at the shortest interval, and FIG. 13 (b2) is a lower view. FIG. 13 (b3) is a diagram showing a signal output mode of the lower operating port detection sensor 34c when a plurality of game balls continuously win the operating port 34 at the shortest interval, and FIG. 13 (b3) is a diagram for explaining a monitoring period. Is.

As shown in FIG. 13 (b1), the assumed detection period when one game ball is detected by the upper operating port detection sensor 33a is T11. Further, the assumed shortest period from the start of detection of one game ball by the upper operation port detection sensor 33a to the start of detection of the next game ball is T12.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13 (b2), the assumed detection period when one game ball is detected by the lower operating port detection sensor 34c is T21. Further, the assumed shortest period from the start of detection of one game ball by the lower operation port detection sensor 34c to the start of detection of the next game ball is T22.

As described above, since the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 have different passage configurations leading to the respective detection sensors 33a and 34c, the detection period T21 of the lower operating port detection sensor 34c is the upper operating port detection. The detection period of the sensor 33a is different from T11, and in detail, the former is shorter than the latter. Similarly, the shortest period T22 of the lower working port detection sensor 34c is different from the shortest period T12 of the upper working port detection sensor 33a, and in detail, the former is shorter than the latter.

The difference between the detection period and the shortest period as described above is the same between the other winning detection sensors. However, for some prize detection sensors, the detection period and the shortest period may be the same.

In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 13 (b3), the monitoring period is longer than the detection periods T11 and T21 of all the prize detection sensors 31a to 35b, and the shortest period T12 of all the prize detection sensors 31a to 35b. It is set to be shorter than T22. Specifically, the longest detection period T11 and T21 of the prize detection sensors 31a to 35b are 12 msec, and the shortest shortest period T12 and T22 of the prize detection sensors 31a to 35b are 35 msec. Therefore, as already explained, the monitoring period is 32 msec.

By the way, the structure of the passage corresponding to each of the prize detection sensors 31a to 35b is set so that the detection periods T11 and T21 of one prize detection sensor do not exceed the shortest periods T12 and T22 of the other prize detection sensors. Has been done.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an interval determination process (step S409 in FIG. 10).

In the interval determination process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the acquired flag corresponding to the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b that are the objects to be processed this time. Here, as described above, in the winning determination process (FIG. 10), the calculation processing for winning determination is sequentially executed on the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and the above arithmetic processing for one winning detection sensor 31a to 35b wins a prize. The interval determination process is executed every time the calculation result corresponding to the occurrence is obtained. Therefore, in each processing time of the interval determination processing, one of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b is the determination target. In step S601, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the acquired flag corresponding to the sensor to be determined.

If a negative determination is made in step S601, the interval determination process ends after setting "1" in the acquired flag corresponding to the sensor to be determined this time in step S602.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S601, it means that the same winning detection sensors 31a to 35b have detected a plurality of game balls in one monitoring period. As described above, the monitoring period is set to be longer than the detection periods T11 and T21 of all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b and shorter than the shortest periods T12 and T22 of all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. Therefore, it is highly possible that the above-mentioned event is caused by fraudulent activity. Therefore, in step S603 and step S604, special processing at the time of fraud detection is executed.

Specifically, in step S603, the interval abnormality flag provided in the RWM64 is set to "1" to set the interval abnormality state. By setting the interval to the abnormal state, an affirmative judgment is made in step S410 of the winning judgment processing (FIG. 10), so that the detection result is invalidated not only for the sensor to be judged but also for all the sensors. Then, the winning judgment process is completed. Further, since the affirmative determination is made in step S207 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7), the subsequent progress of the game is stopped. Specifically, the detection results of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are invalidated, and new prize balls are not generated. In addition, the launch of the game ball is prohibited, the internal lottery is not performed, and the transition of the game state does not occur.

Further, in step S604, the interval abnormality command is set as an output target. The interval abnormality command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90. In the voice emission control device 90, by receiving the interval abnormality command, the indicator lamp unit 54 is controlled to emit light so that light emission for abnormality notification is performed, and the speaker unit 55 is output so as to output the sound for abnormality notification. Drive control. Further, the voice emission control device 90 transmits an interval abnormality command to the display control device 100 to display an image for abnormality notification on the symbol display device 41.

The content of the special processing when the occurrence of the interval abnormality is specified is not limited to the above, and may be configured such that only a part of the above special processing is executed, and each of the above special processing may be executed. In addition to or instead of, an external output to the management computer of the game hall may be performed. Further, by including the information on the types of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b in which the interval abnormality has occurred in the interval abnormality command, the manager of the game hall can grasp the types of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b in which the interval abnormality has occurred. The above-mentioned abnormality notification may be performed in any manner.

After executing the processes of steps S603 and S604, the interval determination process is terminated. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 is in a state in which the progress of the game is stopped while the abnormality notification is executed. The release of this state is continued until the abnormality release operation is executed. In the pachinko machine 10, as the abnormality release operation, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and the RWM erase switch (when the game machine main body 12 is rotated forward with respect to the outer frame 11, a manual operation is possible. ) Is turned on, and the power of the pachinko machine 10 needs to be turned on. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine can be operated by operating the operation unit provided at a position where the game machine main body 12 can be manually operated when the game machine main body 12 is rotated forward with respect to the outer frame 11. The configuration may be such that the abnormality release operation can be performed without turning on / off the power supply of 10, or the abnormality release operation can be performed without clearing the RWM64.

Next, the operation of executing the numerical update process (step S201 of FIG. 7) and the interval determination process (step S409 of FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

FIG. 15 (a) shows an output mode of a normal signal from the upper operating port detection sensor 33a, and FIG. 15 (b) shows an output mode of a normal signal from the lower operating port detection sensor 34c. ) Shows the state of occurrence of electrical noise, FIG. 15 (d) shows the output mode of the abnormal signal from the upper operating port detection sensor 33a, and FIG. 15 (e) shows the abnormal signal from the lower operating port detection sensor 34c. 15 (f) shows each monitoring period, FIG. 15 (g) shows the state of the acquired flag for the upper operating port 33, and FIG. 15 (h) shows the lower operating port 34. The state of the acquired flag is shown, and FIG. 15 (i) shows the setting state of the interval abnormal state.

At the timing of t1, the detection of the game ball is started by the upper operating port detection sensor 33a, and "1" is set in the acquired flag of the upper operating port 33. The output of the LOW level signal from the upper working port detection sensor 33a started at the timing of t1 should be continued until the timing of t10, but the period of t2 to t3, the period of t4 to t5, and t6 to In each of the period of t7 and the period of t8 to t9, an illegal radio wave is transmitted to the upper operation port detection sensor 33a to generate electrical noise, so that the rising and falling edges of the signal are caused in each of these periods. Repeated.

On the other hand, the timing of t3, which is the timing at which the first falling edge of the signal caused by the electrical noise is specified, is within the range of the monitoring period in which the measurement was performed at the timing of t1. Therefore, at the timing of t3, the interval is set to the abnormal state, and the subsequent progress of the game is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the payout of game balls and the execution of the internal lottery for the above fraudulent acts.

The same applies when a fraudulent act is performed on the lower operating port detection sensor 34c. Specifically, at the timing of t11, the lower operating port detection sensor 34c starts detecting the game ball, and the lower operating port 34 has already been acquired. "1" is set in the flag. The output of the LOW level signal from the lower operating port detection sensor 34c started at the timing of t11 should be continued until the timing of t18, but the period of t12 to t13, the period of t14 to t15, and t16. In each of the periods from to t17, an illegal radio wave is transmitted to the lower operating port detection sensor 34c to generate electrical noise, so that the rising and falling edges of the signal are repeated in each of these periods.

On the other hand, the timing of t13, which is the timing at which the first falling edge of the signal caused by the electrical noise is specified, is within the monitoring period in which the measurement was performed at the timing of t11. Therefore, at the timing of t13, the interval is set to the abnormal state, and the subsequent progress of the game is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the payout of game balls and the execution of the internal lottery for the above fraudulent acts.

When the monitoring period elapses without the above fraudulent activity such as the timing of t19, the acquired flag in which "1" is set at that time is cleared to "0".

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

If an event in which the detection results of the same winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are the detection results corresponding to the winning of the game ball occurs multiple times in one monitoring period, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred and special processing is executed. Will be done. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts that attempt to erroneously detect the winning of a game ball by illegally transmitting radio waves.

Further, since a common cycle counter is used to monitor the fraudulent acts on the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, it is possible to suppress the fraudulent acts while simplifying the hardware configuration.

Further, the monitoring period is set shorter than the assumed shortest period from the start of the detection of one game ball to the start of the detection of the next game ball for all of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. There is. As a result, it is possible to prevent the passage of a regular game ball in a situation where no cheating is performed to be judged as an abnormality.

Further, the monitoring period is set longer than the assumed detection period when one game ball is detected for all of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. This increases the chances of fraud detection.

<Second embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configurations of the numerical update process (step S201 in FIG. 7) and the interval determination process (step S409 in FIG. 10) are different from those in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the different configurations will be described. The processing configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a numerical update process according to the present embodiment.

First, in step S701, the numerical information of the cycle counter is added by 1, and in the subsequent step S702, whether or not the numerical information after the addition is "8", which is the reference numerical information corresponding to the monitoring period. To judge. If it is not "8", the numerical value update process is terminated as it is. If it is "8", the process proceeds to step S703.

In step S703, it is determined whether or not the discrimination flag provided in the RWM 64 is “0”. The discrimination flag is a flag used to suppress fraudulent acts that cause a false detection of a winning game ball, and has a storage capacity of 1 bit so as to enable binary switching. If the discrimination flag is "0", the discrimination flag is set to "1" in step S704, and if the discrimination flag is "1", the discrimination flag is set in step S705. Is cleared to "0". That is, the discrimination flag is a flag in which the numerical information is switched each time the monitoring period elapses.

After that, in step S706, all acquired flags are cleared to "0", and in step S707, the cycle counter is cleared to "0" to end the numerical value update process.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the interval determination process in the present embodiment.

First, in step S801, the numerical information of the discrimination flag is read out, and in the following step S802, the acquired flag corresponding to the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b to be processed this time is set to "1". Is set or not.

If "1" is not set in the acquired flag, the numerical information of the discrimination flag read in step S801 is stored in the reference area provided in RWM64 in step S803. In this case, the reference area is provided so as to correspond one-to-one with the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and in step S803, the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b to be processed this time are selected. The read numerical information is stored in the corresponding reference area. Note that each reference area has a storage capacity of 1 bit so as to enable binary switching, similar to the discrimination flag. After that, in step S804, the acquired flag corresponding to the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b to be processed this time is set to "1", and then the interval determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S802, numerical information is read from the reference area corresponding to each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b to be processed this time in step S805. In the following step S806, it is determined whether or not the read numerical information matches the numerical information read in step S801. If they do not match, the main interval determination process is terminated as it is. If they match, the interval abnormality state is set in step S807, and the interval abnormality command is set as the output target in step S808, and then the interval determination process ends. The processing content when steps S807 and S808 are executed is the same as when the processing of steps S603 and S604 in the first embodiment is executed.

Even with the configuration of the present embodiment, if an event in which the detection results of the same winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are the detection results corresponding to the winning of the game ball occurs a plurality of times in one monitoring period, it is abnormal. Is determined to have occurred, and special processing is executed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts that attempt to erroneously detect the winning of a game ball by illegally transmitting radio waves.

Further, since a common cycle counter and a discrimination flag are used to monitor the fraudulent activity on each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, the fraudulent activity can be suppressed while simplifying the hardware configuration. It will be possible.

<Third embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration for monitoring the fraudulent activity is different from each of the above embodiments. Specifically, the monitoring period is not measured by using the cycle counter, but the reach random number counter C3 is also used for measuring the monitoring period. Therefore, of the numerical update processing (step S201 in FIG. 7) and the interval determination process (step S409 in FIG. 10), the numerical update process is not executed, and only the interval determination process is executed.

Hereinafter, the interval determination process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the one-lap completion flag provided in the RWM64. The one-lap completion flag is the result of the reach random number counter C3 being sequentially updated in a predetermined numerical range (this update is periodically executed in step S203 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7)), and the one-lap completion flag is in the numerical range. This is a flag for specifying in the MPU 62 that the maximum value has been exceeded and the minimum value has been set. The one-lap completion flag is provided so as to correspond one-to-one with each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b.

The numerical range of the reach random number counter C3 is "0 to 238" as in the first embodiment, and since the numerical information is updated at a cycle of 4 msec, the reach random number counter C3 makes one round. The period required for this is at least a part of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, specifically, for all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, after the detection of one game ball is started, the next game ball The period is longer than the expected shortest period until detection is started.

In step S901, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the one-lap completion flag corresponding to each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b to be processed this time. If a negative determination is made in step S901, the shift process to the reference area provided in the RWM 64 is executed in step S902.

In the present embodiment, the RWM 64 is provided with a reference area and a target area as an area for suppressing fraudulent acts that attempt to falsely detect a winning game ball by using an illegal radio wave transmission or the like. There is. These reference areas and target areas have a storage capacity of 1 bit so that they can be switched between two values, and the combination of the reference area and the target area corresponds to each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b on a one-to-one basis. It is provided. In the target area, the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 acquired in the current monitoring processing time is stored, and in the reference area, the previous prize is won in the update lap of the reach random number counter C3 including the current monitoring processing time. The numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 acquired in the interval determination process at the time of occurrence is stored.

In step S902, a process of shifting the numerical information stored in the target area corresponding to the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b to be processed this time to the corresponding reference area is executed.

In the following step S903, the numerical information of the current reach random number counter C3 is read out and stored in the target area corresponding to the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b that are to be processed this time. Then, in step S904, a difference calculation process for calculating the difference between the numerical information shifted to the reference area in step S902 and the numerical information stored in the target area in step S903 is executed.

In the following step S905, among the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, the abnormal range value corresponding to the one to be processed this time is read out. The abnormal range value is stored in the ROM 63 in advance, and corresponds to each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b on a one-to-one basis. Further, each abnormal range value is for setting an individual monitoring period for each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and each of these monitoring periods is for one game ball for each of the corresponding winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. Is set longer than the assumed detection period when is detected, and shorter than the assumed shortest period from the start of detection of one game ball to the start of detection of the next game ball.

After that, in step S906, it is determined whether or not the numerical information of the difference calculated in step S904 is included in the abnormal range value read in step S905. If it is not included in the abnormal range value, the main interval determination process is terminated as it is. If it is included in the abnormal range value, the interval abnormal state is set in step S907, and the interval abnormal command is set as the output target in step S908, and then the interval determination process is terminated. The processing content when steps S907 and S908 are executed is the same as when the processing of steps S603 and S604 in the first embodiment is executed.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S901, the one-lap completion flag corresponding to each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b to be processed this time is cleared to "0" in step S909. At the same time, in step S910, the current reach random number counter C3 is stored in the target area corresponding to each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b to be processed this time, and then the interval determination process is terminated. ..

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, a counter for monitoring each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b by also using the reach random number counter C3 used for the production as a counter for measuring the monitoring period. In addition to being able to standardize the above, the hardware configuration can be further simplified in that it is not necessary to provide a dedicated counter for measuring the monitoring period.

In addition, each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b calculates the difference in the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 acquired when each of the two consecutive winnings occurs, and determines whether or not the calculation result is an abnormal value. An abnormal range value that serves as a reference for determination is set in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. This makes it possible to set the monitoring period in a one-to-one correspondence with each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and after starting the detection period of one game ball or the detection of one game ball, the next While facilitating the setting of the assumed shortest period until the detection of the game ball is started, it is possible to suitably monitor the fraudulent activity against each of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b.

Further, within the range of each update cycle of the reach random number counter C3, monitoring is performed based on the calculation of the difference. As a result, one update lap of the reach random number counter C3 is performed from the detection of one game ball by one winning detection sensor 31a to 35b to the detection of the next game ball in a situation where no fraudulent activity is performed. When the time exceeds, it is possible to prevent the special processing from being executed for it.

<Other Embodiments>
The content is not limited to the description of each of the above-described embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied independently to the configuration of each of the above embodiments, or may be applied to the configuration of each of the above embodiments in a predetermined combination.

(1) In the first and second embodiments, as the counter for measuring the monitoring period, a counter used for performing a predetermined lottery in the MPU 62 may be also used instead of the periodic counter. However, in the configuration, it is necessary to correspond the numerical range of the counter that is also used to the monitoring period. That is, the period required for the counter that is also used to be updated from the minimum value to the maximum value and the minimum value to be reset is longer than the detection periods T11 and T21 of all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b, and It is necessary to set it to be shorter than the shortest period T12 and T22 of all the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. Specifically, the numerical range of the counter that is also used as described above is set to the numerical range of "0 to 7". In this case, since the numerical information is updated in a cycle of 4 msec, the monitoring period is 32 msec as in the first and second embodiments.

Examples of the counters that also serve as the above include a jackpot random number counter C1, a jackpot type counter C2, a reach random number counter C3, a random number initial value counter CINI, a variable type counter CS, and an electric accessory opening counter C4. It is preferable to use a counter that is not directly linked to the granting of benefits to the person. Such a counter is unlikely to be the target of fraudulent activity, so even if it is set to a numerical range corresponding to the monitoring period, problems are unlikely to occur. In addition, in order to facilitate the measurement of the monitoring period, the numerical range is updated regularly, and when the numerical range is updated once, the initial value of the next update cycle becomes a fixed value. Yes, more preferably "0".

From the above point of view, the reach random number counter C3 is preferable as the counter for measuring the monitoring period. Further, the reach random number counter C3 is a counter used for determining the presence or absence of reach, and the type of reach is determined by using a variable type counter CS which is a counter different from the reach random number counter C3. .. Therefore, even if the numerical range of the reach random number counter C3 is set corresponding to the monitoring period as described above, it is unlikely that a problem will occur in the design of the production.

(2) In the third embodiment, the counter that is also used to measure the monitoring period is not limited to the reach random number counter C3, and may be a counter used in another internal lottery. .. For example, it may be any one of a jackpot random number counter C1, a jackpot type counter C2, a random number initial value counter CINI, a variable type counter CS, and an electric accessory opening counter C4. However, as described in (1) above, in order to facilitate the measurement of the monitoring period, the numerical range is updated regularly, and when the numerical range is updated once, the initial stage of the next update lap. It is preferable that the value is a fixed value. Therefore, other than the reach random number counter C3, the jackpot type counter C2 or the electric accessory opening counter C4 is preferable.

(3) In the third embodiment, as a counter for measuring the monitoring period, a dedicated counter for measuring the monitoring period is provided instead of a configuration that also serves as a counter used in the internal lottery. You may.

(4) False detection of winning by using illegal radio wave transmission, etc. The sensors to be monitored for fraudulent activity do not have to be all of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b provided on the game board 24, and the winning is won. It may be a part of the detection sensors 31a to 35b and may be a plurality of sensors.

(5) In each of the above embodiments, if the monitoring results of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b during the monitoring period are abnormal, the subsequent progress of the game is stopped, but instead of this. , Only the output for abnormality notification is performed, and the progress of the game (for example, launching the game ball, paying out the game ball, new lottery, and all or part of the transition of the new game state) may not be stopped. ..

(6) Abnormal processing may be performed step by step. For example, within a predetermined period (for example, in a state where the power of the pachinko machine 10 is continuously turned on, or within a monitoring period of a predetermined number (including 1)), an event in which the monitoring result becomes an abnormal result occurs once. In this case, an output for anomaly notification may be output, and if an event in which the monitoring result becomes an abnormal result occurs again within the period, the progress of the game may be stopped.

(7) Even if an event occurs in which the monitoring results of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b become abnormal results once during the monitoring period, the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on within a predetermined period (for example, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on) without executing the abnormal processing. If it occurs multiple times, such as twice in a state where is being continued, or within a predetermined number (including 1) monitoring period), abnormal processing (both notification and game stop in each of the above embodiments) is performed. It may be configured to be executed. In this case, the abnormal processing may be executed when an event in which the monitoring results of the same winning detection sensors 31a to 35b result in an abnormal result occurs a plurality of times within a predetermined period, and whether or not they are the same. Regardless of the above, the configuration may be such that the abnormal processing is executed when an event in which the monitoring result of any of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b becomes an abnormal result occurs a plurality of times within a predetermined period.

(8) In each of the above embodiments, the monitoring period is longer than the detection period when one game ball is detected by one detection sensor, and the next game is performed after the detection of one game ball is started. It is not necessary to set the period shorter than the shortest period until the detection of the sphere is started, and the monitoring period is set shorter than the above detection period for at least some of the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. It may be set to be longer than the above-mentioned shortest period.

However, in a configuration that is set longer than the shortest period, for example, when an event that causes an abnormal result in the monitoring result occurs multiple times within the monitoring period so that the abnormal processing is not executed for the passage of the regular game ball. It is preferable that the configuration is such that abnormal processing is executed. Further, as the abnormal processing, it is preferable that the processing for stopping the progress of the game is not executed and only the processing for notification is executed.

(9) The target to which the fraud monitoring configuration using the measurement of the monitoring period in each of the above embodiments is applied is not limited to the configuration in which the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b are electromagnetic induction type sensors, and the winning detection is detected. The sensors 31a to 35b may be configured to be optical sensors. Further, the target to which the fraud monitoring configuration using the measurement of the monitoring period in each of the above embodiments is applied is limited to the configuration of the sensor that outputs the LOW level signal when the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b pass through the game ball. It may be a sensor that outputs a HI level signal when the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b pass through the game ball.

(10) The fraud monitoring configuration using the measurement of the monitoring period in each of the above embodiments determines the passage of the game ball by grasping the signal change at the start of detection of the game ball by the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b. It can be applied not only to the configuration but also to the configuration in which the passage of the game ball is determined by grasping the signal change at the end of the detection of the game ball by the winning detection sensors 31a to 35b.

(11) In the first and second embodiments, instead of the configuration in which the abnormal processing is executed when the detection of the game ball occurs twice within the monitoring period, the detection of the game ball is 3 within the monitoring period. The configuration may be such that the abnormal processing is executed when the occurrence occurs four times or five times or more.

(12) By using a counter (specifically, reach random number counter C3) used in a predetermined lottery as a means for measuring the monitoring period as in the third embodiment, the counter can also be used. When paying attention to the effect that the hardware configuration can be simplified, it is optional whether or not the monitoring period of the plurality of prize detection sensors 31a to 35b is measured by using one counter. As a counter for measuring the monitoring period of the winning detection sensor, the counter used in the above-mentioned predetermined lottery may also be used.

(13) The hold information relating to the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the holding information relating to the winning of the lower operating port 34 are stored separately, and the holding information relating to the winning of the lower operating port 34 has priority. A configuration that is digested may be applied, and conversely, a configuration in which the pending information relating to the winning of the upper operating port 33 is preferentially digested may be applied.

Further, in the above configuration, the plurality of operating ports are not arranged vertically, but the first operating port corresponding to the upper operating port 33 and the second operating port corresponding to the lower operating port 34 are left and right. The configuration may be arranged side by side, or both of these operating ports may be arranged side by side at an angle. Furthermore, depending on the operation mode of the firing handle 51, both operating ports may be arranged apart from each other so that only the winning of the first operating port or the winning of the second operating port can be aimed at.

Further, in the above configuration, the special figure display unit 43 has a first display area for displaying the result of the determination of whether or not the hold information has been acquired based on the winning of the upper operating port 33, and based on the winning of the lower operating port 34. A second display area may be provided to display the result of the determination of whether or not the acquired hold information is correct. In this case, the variable display of the pattern in the first display area is based on the fact that the hold information acquired based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 is subject to the hit / fail judgment or is subject to the hit / fail judgment. Is started, the stop result corresponding to the hit / fail judgment is displayed, and the variation display of one game is terminated. In addition, the variable display of the pattern is displayed in the second display area prior to the holding information acquired based on the winning of the lower operating port 34 or based on the fact that the winning / failing judgment is made. At the same time as the start, the stop result corresponding to the hit / fail judgment is displayed, and the variation display of one game is terminated.

(14) The player depends on the case where the hold information related to the winning of the upper operating port 33 is the target of the winning / failing judgment and the case where the holding information related to the winning of the lower operating port 34 is the target of the winning / failing judgment. May be configured in which the profits obtained are different. For example, when the hold information related to the winning of the upper operating port 33 is the target of the winning / failing determination, the game result is distributed as in the above embodiment, but the holding information related to the winning of the lower operating port 34 is performed. If is the target of the winning / failing judgment and the jackpot is won, the configuration may be such that the result is assigned to either the most advantageous jackpot result or the low probability jackpot result C.

Further, in the configuration in which a plurality of operating ports are provided as in each of the above-described embodiments, the number of operating ports is not limited to two, and may be three or more. Further, the configuration may be such that only one operating port is provided.

(15) Display control based on the command output from the main control device 60 instead of the configuration in which the display control device 100 is controlled by the voice emission control device 90 based on the command output from the main control device 60. The device 100 may be configured to control the voice emission control device 90. Further, instead of the configuration in which the voice emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 are separately provided, a configuration in which both control devices are provided as one control device may be used, and the function of one of the two control devices may be provided. May be integrated in the main control device 60, and both functions of both control devices may be integrated in the main control device 60. Further, the configuration of the command output from the main control device 60 to the voice emission control device 90 and the configuration of the command output from the voice emission control device 90 to the display control device 100 are also arbitrary.

(16) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, for example, pachinko machines in which the electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when the game ball enters a specific area of the special device, or a game ball in a specific area of the special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine, which is a big hit when a right is entered, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrange ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball, and the like.

In addition, a non-ballistic gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction is provided, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. After the reels have stopped after a predetermined time has passed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line that can be seen from the display window, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

In addition, the gaming machine body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused to start rotation of a reel.

In these slot machines and game machines in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a game medium is accepted at the start of a game, but in order to detect the game medium in the passage through which the accepted game medium passes. Detection sensor is provided. Then, in order to suppress fraudulent acts that erroneously detect the passage of the game medium by using the fraudulent jig, a plurality of sensors are arranged side by side in the passage direction of the game medium as the detection sensor, and the game medium in these sensors When the detection order of is a predetermined order, it is determined that one game medium has been accepted. However, even with this configuration, it is assumed that false positives will be detected according to the above order and that the same will be repeated in a short period of time. On the other hand, when a signal indicating that the game medium has been detected is output multiple times within the monitoring period from any of the plurality of detection sensors, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is executed by executing the abnormal processing. Can be suppressed. Then, by measuring the monitoring period of each detection sensor with a single counter, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned fraudulent activity while simplifying the configuration.

<About the invention group extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic A group>
Features A1. A first detection means (for example, an upper operation port detection sensor 33a) for detecting a game medium passing through the first passage region, and
A second detection means (for example, a lower operating port detection sensor 34c) that detects a game medium passing through the second passage region, and
It is specified that the detection result of the first detection means is a specific detection result corresponding to the passage of the game medium in the first passing region, and the detection result of the second detecting means is the gaming medium in the second passing region. Specific means for identifying the specific detection result corresponding to the passage of the MPU 62 (a function of executing the processes of steps S402 to S408 in the MPU 62) and
A predetermined processing execution means (a function of executing the processing of steps S411 to S419 in the MPU 62) that executes a predetermined processing corresponding to the occurrence of the passage of the game medium based on the specific result of the specific means.
A special process is executed based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the first detection means is the specific detection result within the monitoring period, and the event in which the detection result of the second detection means is the specific detection result is Special processing execution means for executing special processing based on the occurrence within the monitoring period (the function of executing the processing of step S603 and step S604 in MPU 62 in the first embodiment, step S807 in MPU 62 in the second embodiment). And the function of executing the process of step S808, in the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S907 and step S908 in the MPU 62), and
A common means used when measuring the monitoring period of the first detection means and used when measuring the monitoring period of the second detection means (for cycles in the first and second embodiments). Counter, reach random number counter C3) in the third embodiment,
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature A1, special processing is executed based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the first detection means becomes the specific detection result within the monitoring period, and the detection result of the second detection means is the specific detection result. Special processing is executed based on the occurrence of the above event within the monitoring period. As a result, it is possible to execute special processing when an act of illegally using the detection results of the first detection means and the second detection means as the specific detection result is performed, and the damage suffered by the game hall due to the fraudulent act. It becomes possible to suppress. In this case, the common means are commonly used when measuring the monitoring period for monitoring the fraudulent activity against the first detection means and the second detection means. This makes it possible to suppress the above-mentioned fraudulent activities while simplifying the hardware configuration.

Feature A2. The special processing execution means executes an abnormality process based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the first detection means becomes the specific detection result a predetermined number of times set as a plurality of times within the monitoring period, and the first detection means. (2) Described in feature A1 characterized in that a special process is executed based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the detection means results in the specific detection result a predetermined number of times specified as a plurality of times within the monitoring period. Game machine.

According to the feature A2, regardless of whether the fraudulent activity against the first detection means is monitored or the fraudulent activity against the second detection means is monitored, an event in which the detection result becomes a specific detection result occurs within the monitoring period. It suffices to determine whether or not it has occurred a predetermined number of times. As a result, in a configuration in which a common means is commonly used when measuring the monitoring period, for example, a process of storing a numerical value measured by using the common means when an event occurs in which the detection result becomes a specific detection result. Does not need to be executed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned fraudulent activity while reducing the processing load.

Feature A3. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or A2, wherein the common means makes it possible to repeatedly perform measurement for a certain monitoring period.

According to feature A3, since the measurement of the monitoring period is repeatedly performed using the common means, in a configuration in which the common means are commonly used when measuring the monitoring period, for example, an event occurs in which the detection result becomes a specific detection result. At that time, it is not necessary to execute a process such as storing the measured numerical value by using a common means. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned fraudulent activity while reducing the processing load.

Feature A4. The fixed monitoring period measured by the common means is the shortest period from the start of detection of one game medium by the first detection means to the start of detection of the next game medium and the second detection means. The gaming machine according to feature A3, wherein the period is set to be shorter than both of the shortest periods from the start of detection of one game medium to the start of detection of the next game medium. ..

According to the feature A4, in the configuration in which the common means are commonly used when measuring the monitoring period, it is possible to prevent the special processing from being executed for the passage of the regular game medium.

Feature A5. The fixed monitoring period measured by the common means is longer than both the period during which the first detection means continues to detect one game medium and the period during which the second detection means continues to detect one game medium. The gaming machine according to the feature A3 or A4, which is set to be.

According to the feature A5, it is possible to increase the chance of discovering the above-mentioned fraudulent activity in the configuration in which the common means are commonly used when measuring the monitoring period.

Feature A6. The constant monitoring period measured by the common means is longer than both the period during which the first detection means continues to detect one game medium and the period during which the second detection means continues to detect one game medium. Moreover, the shortest period from the start of detection of one game medium by the first detection means to the start of detection of the next game medium, and the next after the start of detection of one game medium by the second detection means. The gaming machine according to feature A3, wherein the period is set to be shorter than both of the shortest periods until the detection of the gaming medium is started.

According to feature A6, in a configuration in which common means are commonly used when measuring the monitoring period, an opportunity to detect the above fraudulent activity while preventing special processing from being executed for the passage of a regular game medium. Can be increased.

Feature A7. When an event occurs in which the detection result of the first detection means becomes a specific detection result, the first storage means (for example, the acquired flag corresponding to the upper operation port detection sensor 33a) and the information corresponding to the event occur.
When an event occurs in which the detection result of the second detection means becomes a specific detection result, the second storage means (for example, the acquired flag corresponding to the lower operation port detection sensor 34c) that stores the information corresponding to the event occurs.
The special process executing means executes a special process when an event occurs in which the detection result of the first detection means becomes a specific detection result in a situation where the corresponding information is stored in the first storage means. In a situation where the corresponding information is stored in the second storage means, a special process is executed when an event occurs in which the detection result of the second detection means becomes a specific detection result.
When the measurement of one monitoring period is completed, the gaming machine erases the corresponding information stored in the first storage means, and the corresponding information stored in the second storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, which comprises an erasing execution means (a function of executing the process of step S503 in the MPU 62).

According to feature A7, in a configuration in which a common means is commonly used when measuring a monitoring period, the monitoring results up to that point are deleted in units of one monitoring period, so that the processing configuration for executing monitoring is configured. Simplification is achieved.

Feature A8. An acquisition means for acquiring numerical information when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied (a function of storing the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 in the MPU 62 in the hold storage area 64a), and
Corresponding processing execution means for executing processing according to the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means (in MPU 62, the presence / absence of execution of reach display is determined by using the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the hold storage area 64a. Function) and
With
The common means is a numerical value providing means (reach random number counter C3) in which numerical information is updated within a predetermined numerical range, and is a target for acquisition of numerical information by the acquisition means when the acquisition condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A7, characterized in that the game machine is

According to the feature A8, since the numerical value providing means used for executing the predetermined process in the corresponding process executing means is also used for measuring the monitoring period, the configuration can be simplified.

Feature A9. The gaming machine according to feature A8, wherein the corresponding processing executing means executes a processing different from the processing for giving a privilege advantageous to the player.

According to the feature A9, it is possible to also use the numerical value providing means while not causing any inconvenience with respect to the granting of the privilege.

Feature A10. The gaming machine according to feature A8 or A9, wherein the numerical value providing means periodically updates the numerical value information and the initial value of each update lap is a fixed value.

According to the feature A10, when the monitoring period is measured by using the numerical value providing means, the measurement becomes easy.

Feature A11. A lottery means for drawing a lottery as to whether or not to give a privilege to a player (a function of executing a winning / failing determination using the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the hold storage area 64a in the MPU 62).
A privilege granting means (a function of executing the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 62) that grants a privilege advantageous to the player based on the lottery result of the lottery means being a granting response result, and
An effect executing means (design display device 41) for executing an effect that enables teaching of the lottery result of the lottery means, and
With
The corresponding processing execution means uses the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means from the numerical value providing means to determine the content of the effect to be executed by the effect executing means. The gaming machine according to any one of A10.

According to the feature A11, it is possible to also use the numerical value providing means while not causing any inconvenience with respect to the granting of the privilege.

Feature A12. The effect executing means is configured to execute a special effect (reach display) as an effect that raises the player's expectation for the granting of the privilege.
The corresponding processing execution means uses the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means from the numerical value providing means to determine whether or not to execute the special effect.
When the corresponding processing execution means determines that the special effect is to be executed, the gaming machine uses the means for determining the type of the special effect to be executed (using the numerical information of the variable type counter CS in the MPU 62). The gaming machine according to feature A11, which is characterized by having a function of determining the type of reach display).

According to the feature A12, it is the presence or absence of execution of the special effect that is determined by using the numerical value providing means, and is not used for determining the type of the special effect. As a result, it is possible to also use the numerical value providing means while not causing any inconvenience in the execution of the special effect.

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Feature B1. A detection means (for example, an upper operating port detection sensor 33a) for detecting a game medium passing through a passing region, and
Specific means for specifying that the detection result of the detection means is a specific detection result corresponding to the passage of the game medium in the passing region (a function of executing the processes of steps S402 to S408 in the MPU 62) and
A predetermined processing execution means (a function of executing the processing of steps S411 to S413 in the MPU 62) that executes a predetermined processing corresponding to the occurrence of the passage of the game medium based on the specific result of the specific means.
Numerical value providing means (reach random number counter C3) in which numerical information is updated within a predetermined numerical range, and
An acquisition means for acquiring numerical information from the numerical value providing means when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied (a function of storing the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 in the MPU 62 in the hold storage area 64a) and
Corresponding processing execution means for executing processing according to the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means (in MPU 62, the presence / absence of execution of reach display is determined by using the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the hold storage area 64a. Function) and
A special process executing means (a function of executing the processes of steps S907 and S908 in the MPU 62) that executes a special process based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the detection means results in the specific detection result within the monitoring period. ,
With
A gaming machine characterized in that the measurement of the monitoring period is performed by using the numerical value providing means.

According to the feature B1, a special process is executed based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the detection means becomes a specific detection result within the monitoring period. As a result, it is possible to execute special processing when an act of illegally converting the detection result of the detection means into a specific detection result is performed, and it is possible to suppress damage to the game hall due to the illegal act. .. In this case, since the numerical value providing means used for executing the predetermined process in the corresponding process executing means is also used for measuring the monitoring period, the configuration can be simplified.

Feature B2. The gaming machine according to feature B1, wherein the corresponding processing executing means executes a processing different from the processing for giving a privilege advantageous to the player.

According to the feature B2, it is possible to also use the numerical value providing means while not causing any inconvenience with respect to the granting of the privilege.

Feature B3. The gaming machine according to feature B1 or B2, wherein the numerical value providing means periodically updates the numerical value information and the initial value of each update lap is a fixed value.

According to the feature B3, when the monitoring period is measured by using the numerical value providing means, the measurement becomes easy.

Feature B4. A lottery means for drawing a lottery as to whether or not to give a privilege to a player (a function of executing a winning / failing determination using the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the hold storage area 64a in the MPU 62).
A privilege granting means (a function of executing the opening / closing execution mode in the MPU 62) that grants a privilege advantageous to the player based on the lottery result of the lottery means being a granting response result, and
An effect executing means (design display device 41) for executing an effect that enables teaching of the lottery result of the lottery means, and
With
The corresponding processing executing means uses the numerical information acquired by the acquiring means from the numerical value providing means to determine the content of the effect to be executed by the effect executing means. The gaming machine according to any one of B3.

According to the feature B4, it is possible to also use the numerical value providing means while not causing any inconvenience with respect to the granting of the privilege.

Feature B5. The effect executing means is configured to execute a special effect (reach display) as an effect that raises the player's expectation for the granting of the privilege.
The corresponding processing execution means uses the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means from the numerical value providing means to determine whether or not to execute the special effect.
When the corresponding processing execution means determines that the special effect is to be executed, the gaming machine uses the means for determining the type of the special effect to be executed (using the numerical information of the variable type counter CS in the MPU 62). The gaming machine according to feature B4, which is characterized by having a function of determining the type of reach display).

According to the feature B5, it is the presence or absence of execution of the special effect that is determined by using the numerical value providing means, and is not used for determining the type of the special effect. As a result, it is possible to also use the numerical value providing means while not causing any inconvenience in the execution of the special effect.

The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko gaming machine: An operating means operated by a player, a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game. A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area and gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

Rotating machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a picture display device that variably displays a plurality of pictures, the variable display of the plurality of pictures is started due to the operation of the start operation means, and is caused by the operation of the stop operation means. A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of symbols is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a privilege is given to the player according to the symbols after the stop.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 33 ... Upper operating port, 33a ... Upper operating port detection sensor, 34c ... Lower operating port detection sensor, 41 ... Design display device, 62 ... MPU, 64 ... RWM, 64a ... Hold storage area, C3 ... Reach Random number counter.

Claims (2)

A detection means for detecting a game medium passing through a passing area,
A specific means for identifying that the detection result of the detection means is a specific detection result corresponding to the passage of the game medium in the passing region, and
Based on the specific result of the specific means, the predetermined process execution means for executing the predetermined process corresponding to the occurrence of the passage of the game medium, and the predetermined process execution means.
Numerical value providing means for updating numerical information within a predetermined numerical range, and
An acquisition means for acquiring numerical information from the numerical value providing means when a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied, and an acquisition means for acquiring numerical information from the numerical value providing means.
Corresponding processing execution means that executes processing according to the numerical information acquired by the acquisition means, and
A special process executing means that executes a special process based on the occurrence of an event in which the detection result of the detection means becomes the specific detection result within the monitoring period.
With
A gaming machine characterized in that the measurement of the monitoring period is performed by using the numerical value providing means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the machine is a pachinko machine.

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