JP6903302B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine that executes a special game when a game ball enters a starting port.

In recent years, a so-called enclosed ball game machine in which a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed inside the machine base and the game is played by circulating the game balls is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .. In such a configuration, a predetermined number of game balls are circulated by firing the enclosed game balls into the game area, collecting the game balls through the game area, and firing the collected game balls again. Yes, the player does not directly obtain the game ball as a rental ball or a prize ball, and does not have an upper plate or a lower plate on which the game ball is paid out. Then, by inserting an IC card that stores the game value (balance, number of balls, etc.) owned by the player into the card unit connected to the machine stand, and exchanging the game value data with the IC card. , You can play games.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-51647

A general ball game machine detects the entry of a game ball into a winning opening or a starting opening provided in the game area, and advances the game according to the detection, and a signal from the main control device. A frame control device (or a payout control device) that controls the payout operation of the prize ball according to the above is provided, and the main control device and the frame control device are provided so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. Similarly, the conventional (Patent Document 1) enclosed ball game machine described above also has a configuration in which the main control device and the frame control device are provided so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. However, in such a configuration, since the frame control device can send and receive data and signals to and from the card unit (hereinafter referred to as CR unit) into which the IC card is inserted, the frame control device becomes the main control device via the card unit and the frame control device. There was a risk of being accessed from the outside.
This risk is even more worrisome in managed gaming machines (including the above-mentioned enclosed gaming machines). In the management game machine, the CR unit is connected to a management computer (so-called hall computer) in the game store (hall), and the management computer is connected to the card company information management center by a wide area network. Therefore, in such a managed gaming machine, the possibility that the main control device is accessed from the outside increases via the wide area network.
If the main control device is illegally accessed from the outside, there is a concern that the main control device may be illegally operated and an illegal profit may be generated. Therefore, there has been a demand for a configuration in which the main control device is inaccessible from the frame control device.

On the other hand, in the conventional configuration in which the main control device and the frame control device can communicate in both directions, the information that the main control device detects the ball entering the winning opening or the starting port, the winning ball received from the frame control device, and the like. Based on the information in the above, it is confirmed whether or not the game is proceeding normally, and if there is an abnormality, a processing means for taking a predetermined response is provided. However, as described above, if the configuration is such that the main control device cannot be accessed, the main control device cannot obtain information from the frame control device, so that the devices (CPU, RAM, etc.) constituting the main control device and the like. When an operation abnormality occurs in a sensor or the like directly connected to the main control device, there is a problem that the operation abnormality cannot be verified. In particular, when the operation abnormality is directly linked to the disadvantage of the player, it is essential to respond accurately and promptly to the operation abnormality. A solution to these problems has been sought in order to dispose the main control device and the frame control device so that they can communicate in only one direction.

The present invention proposes a ball game machine capable of providing a main control device inaccessible from the outside and accurately detecting an operation abnormality caused by the main control device and a sensor directly connected to the main control device. It is a thing.

The first invention of the present invention is a launching device for launching a game ball into a game area provided with at least an entry port, a winning port, and an out port capable of entering a game ball, and a game to the entry port. In a ball game machine provided with a main control device that executes and controls a special game that opens a predetermined winning opening when the ball enters, and a frame control device that drives and controls the launching device, the main control device. And the frame control device are arranged so as to be able to communicate from the main control device to the frame control device in only one direction, and the main control device is at least one of the entry port, the winning port, and the out port. When the ball entry detection means for detecting the entry of the game ball and the entry ball detection means for detecting the entry of the game ball for a predetermined time at least during the execution of the special game, the entry of the game ball is not detected. The frame control device includes an abnormality transmission means for transmitting a predetermined ball entry abnormality signal to the frame control device, and the frame control device includes a launch abnormality detecting means for detecting a launch abnormality of a game ball by the launch device and a launch abnormality detecting means from the main control device. When the ball entry abnormality signal is received and the launch abnormality detection means does not detect the launch abnormality of the game ball, the abnormality response means for executing a predetermined abnormality response process corresponding to the operation abnormality on the main control device side. It is a ball game machine characterized by being provided with and.

Here, the "ball entry port" may be any one capable of entering a game ball, and for example, a starting ball, a starting gate, or the like, which triggers the execution of a predetermined game, is preferable. .. Then, when entering the ball into the ball entry port, a prize ball may or may not be generated.
Further, as the "winning opening", for example, one that generates a predetermined winning ball according to the winning ball, such as a normal winning opening or a large winning opening, is preferable.
In addition, the "special game" is a winning / losing lottery that is executed when the ball enters the entrance, such as a big hit game that opens and closes the big winning opening, a small hit game, and a game that operates an ordinary electric accessory. It includes not only the game that is executed in the case of a hit, but also the game that opens a predetermined winning opening when the ball enters the entry opening without drawing a lottery.
Further, "communication from the main control device to the frame control device is possible only in one direction" means that the frame control device can receive the signal transmitted from the main control device and the signal is transmitted from the frame control device to the main control device. Indicates that it is impossible.
Further, the ball entry detection means may be arranged at at least one of the entry port, the winning opening, and the out opening, and of course, even if all of them are arranged, a plurality of ball entry detecting means are arranged. You may be. Since this ball entry detection means transmits a ball entry abnormality signal by its non-detection, for example, a game ball detection means is provided in all of the entry port, the winning opening, and the out opening. Even if it is configured, the detection means that is not involved in the transmission of the ball entry abnormality signal does not correspond to the ball entry detection means of the present invention.
Further, the "operation abnormality on the main control device side" includes not only the operation abnormality of the main control device itself but also the operation abnormality of the switch, the sensor, etc. connected to the main control device.
Further, as the ball gaming machine of the present invention, a configuration (so-called enclosed type) in which a predetermined number of gaming balls enclosed inside the machine base is circulated is preferable.

In such a configuration, since the frame control device cannot access the main control device, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the main control device from the outside. That is, even with the above-mentioned managed gaming machine, it is possible to reliably prevent unauthorized intrusion into the main control device via the wide area network. Further, since the signal cannot be transmitted from the frame control device to the main control device, it is possible to prevent a fraudulent act (so-called hanging goto) of adding an unauthorized board between the frame control device and the main control device.

Further, in this configuration, the frame control device verifies and responds to the operation abnormality on the main control device side by the ball entry abnormality signal transmitted from the main control device and the non-detection of the launch abnormality by the launch device. Therefore, even if the configuration is such that the main control device communicates with the frame control device in only one direction, it is possible to appropriately deal with an operation abnormality that occurs on the main control device side. Then, in this configuration, during the execution of the special game in which the player can obtain a large profit, the above-mentioned verification is performed to deal with the operation abnormality on the main control device side. Therefore, the operation abnormality is caused during the execution of the special game. The disadvantage suffered by the player can be suppressed as much as possible.

Further, in this configuration, it is not necessary for the main control device to perform a process for verifying an operation abnormality or a process corresponding to the operation abnormality, and the frame control device executes these processes. It also has the great advantage of being able to reduce it.

The second invention of the present invention is a launching device for launching a game ball into a game area provided with a start port, a normal winning port, a large winning port, and an out port capable of entering the game ball, and to the starting port. When the winning / failing lottery is performed with the entry of the game ball in the above, and the result of the winning / failing lottery is a hit, the main control device that executes and controls the special game that opens the big winning opening and the launching device are driven and controlled. In a ball game machine provided with a frame control device, the main control device and the frame control device are arranged so as to be able to communicate from the main control device to the frame control device in only one direction, and the main control device is provided. The device is provided at at least one of the starting port, the normal winning port, the large winning port, and the out port, and is predetermined with a ball entry detecting means for detecting the entry of the game ball and at least during the execution of the special game. When the ball entry detection means does not detect the entry of the game ball over time, the frame control device includes an abnormality transmission means for transmitting a predetermined ball entry abnormality signal to the frame control device. When the launch abnormality detecting means for detecting the launch abnormality of the game ball by the launch device and the launch abnormality detecting means for detecting the launch abnormality signal from the main control device, the launch abnormality detection means does not detect the launch abnormality of the game ball. The ball gaming machine is provided with an abnormality response means for executing a predetermined abnormality response process corresponding to an operation abnormality on the main control device side.

Here, as in the first invention described above, the ball entry detecting means may be arranged at at least one of the normal winning opening, the starting opening, the large winning opening, and the out opening, and of course, all of them. It may be arranged or may be arranged in a plurality of pieces.
Further, "communication from the main control device to the frame control device in only one direction" and "operation abnormality on the main control device side" can be defined in the same manner as in the first invention described above.
Further, even in the ball gaming machine of the second invention, a configuration (so-called enclosed type) in which a predetermined number of gaming balls enclosed inside the machine base is circulated is preferable.

Even with such a configuration, the same effects as those of the first invention described above can be obtained. That is, since the frame control device cannot access the main control device, unauthorized access to the main control device from the outside can be prevented, and fraudulent acts of attaching an unauthorized board between the main control device and the frame control device can be prevented. .. Further, even in a configuration in which communication is performed from the main control device to the frame control device in only one direction, it is possible to appropriately deal with an operation abnormality that occurs in the main control device. Then, the disadvantage suffered by the player due to the operation abnormality during the execution of the special game can be suppressed as much as possible. In addition, the load on the main control device can be reduced.

In the ball game machine of the second invention described above, the ball entry detection means is provided in the large winning opening, and the abnormal transmission means is provided for a predetermined time during the opening of the large winning opening in the special game. A configuration is proposed in which a ball entry abnormality signal is transmitted to the frame control device when the ball entry detection means does not detect the entry of a game ball into the large winning opening.

In such a configuration, when the entry into the large winning opening cannot be detected and the abnormal launch of the game ball is not detected while the large winning opening is open, the abnormality handling process is performed as an operation abnormality on the main controller side. This is done, and it is possible to quickly respond to an operation abnormality that occurs on the main controller side.
In detail, when the special game is not executed, the firing frequency of the game ball varies depending on the progress of the game and the player, so that the non-detection of the game ball by the ball entry detection means can be performed for a relatively long time. It is necessary to check over the entire period, and it takes a long time to verify the operation abnormality on the main controller side. On the other hand, if the big winning opening is open, a large amount of game balls are launched in a relatively short time, so that the non-detection of the game balls by the ball entry detection means can be confirmed in a relatively short time. It is possible to verify the operation abnormality on the main controller side in a very short time. As a result, it is possible to quickly respond to an operation abnormality that occurs on the main controller side.

In the ball game machine of the second invention described above, the abnormality response process executed by the abnormality response means of the frame control device includes the content of the launch stop process for forcibly stopping the launch of the game ball by the launcher. The configuration is proposed.

In such a configuration, when the ball entry abnormality signal is received from the main control device and the launch abnormality is not detected, the launch of the game ball is forcibly stopped, so that the game ball launched into the game area becomes a waste ball. Can be prevented, and the disadvantage of the player can be suppressed more effectively.

On the other hand, in the third invention of the present invention, a winning / failing lottery is performed with the launching device for launching the game ball into the game area and the entry of the game ball into the starting port provided in the game area, and the hit / fail lottery is performed. If the result of the above is a hit, the ball game machine provided with the main control device for executing and controlling the special game for opening the large winning opening provided in the game area and the frame control device for driving and controlling the launching device. In the above, the main control device and the frame control device are arranged so as to be able to communicate from the main control device to the frame control device in only one direction, and the main control device is a game ball to the grand prize opening. The ball entry detection means for detecting the entry of a ball, the entry signal transmission means for transmitting the entry detection signal to the frame control device each time the entry detection means detects the entry of a game ball, and the large winning opening. The frame control device includes a launch signal transmitting means for transmitting a large winning opening opening signal indicating the opening of the game ball to the frame control device, and the frame control device includes a launch abnormality detecting means for detecting a launch abnormality of a game ball by the launch device and the large launch device. If the ball entry detection signal is not received for a predetermined time and the launch abnormality detecting means does not detect the launch abnormality during the opening of the large winning opening indicated by the reception of the winning opening opening signal, the main control The ball game machine is provided with an abnormality response means for executing a predetermined abnormality response process corresponding to an operation abnormality on the device side.

Even in such a configuration, since the frame control device cannot access the main control device as in the first and second inventions described above, unauthorized access to the main control device from the outside can be prevented and the main control device can be prevented. It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts of attaching a fraudulent board between the frame control device and the frame control device. In addition, in this configuration, when the launching abnormality of the launching device is not detected and the ball entry detection signal cannot be received for a predetermined time while the big winning opening is open, the operation abnormality on the main control device side is considered. Therefore, as in the first and second inventions described above, even in a configuration in which communication is performed from the main control device to the frame control device in only one direction, it is possible to appropriately deal with an operation abnormality that occurs in the main control device. Therefore, according to this configuration, the disadvantage suffered by the player due to the operation abnormality of the main control device that occurs during the opening of the big winning opening can be suppressed as much as possible.

Further, in this configuration, since the operation abnormality on the main control device side is verified while the big winning opening is opened, the operation abnormality can be quickly dealt with as described above. Further, even in this configuration, there is no need to perform a process for verifying an operation abnormality on the main control device side or a corresponding process, and there is an excellent advantage that the load applied to the main control device can be reduced.

Even in the ball gaming machine of the third invention, a configuration (so-called enclosed type) in which a predetermined number of gaming balls enclosed inside the machine base is circulated is preferable. Further, the abnormality response process is preferably configured to include a launch stop process for forcibly stopping the launch of the game ball by the launch device. According to such a configuration, the generation of waste spheres can be suppressed.

On the other hand, the fourth invention of the present invention provides a predetermined gain to the player by using the launching device for launching the game ball into the game area and the entry of the game ball into the starting port provided in the game area. In a ball game machine including a main control device for executing and controlling a special game to be executed and a frame control device for driving and controlling the launching device, the main control device and the frame control device are frame-controlled from the main control device. The main control device is arranged so as to be able to communicate with the device in only one direction, and the main control device periodically transmits a predetermined fixed period signal to the frame control device in a non-game state in which the player is not playing a game. The frame control device is provided with a periodic signal transmission means, and when the frame control device does not receive the fixed period signal for a predetermined time in the non-gaming state, a predetermined abnormality handling process corresponding to an operation abnormality on the main control device side is performed. It is a ball game machine characterized by being equipped with anomalous response means for executing.

Even in such a configuration, since the frame control device cannot access the main control device as in the first to third inventions described above, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the main control device from the outside and the main control device. It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts of attaching a fraudulent board between the frame control device and the frame control device. Further, in this configuration, since the frame control device verifies and responds to the operation abnormality on the main control device side by the presence or absence of the reception of the fixed cycle signal in the non-gaming state, the main control device is changed to the frame control device. Even if the configuration communicates in only one direction, it is possible to appropriately deal with an operation abnormality that occurs on the main control device side. Then, since the verification of the operation abnormality on the main control device side is performed in the non-gaming state in which the player is not playing, it is possible to eliminate the operation abnormality before the game is performed by the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage during the game. Further, even in this configuration, the load applied to the main control device can be reduced as in the first to third inventions described above.

Even in the ball gaming machine of the fourth invention, a configuration (so-called enclosed type) in which a predetermined number of gaming balls enclosed inside the machine base is circulated is preferable. Further, the abnormality response process is preferably configured to include a launch stop process for forcibly stopping the launch of the game ball by the launch device. As a result, even if the player tries to start the game before the operation abnormality is resolved, the game cannot be started, so that the player can be surely prevented from suffering a disadvantage.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 4 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart which shows the ball entry abnormality detection processing of Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the firing abnormality detection processing of Example 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality correspondence processing of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode in a normal state on the display screen of a unit display device 47. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode which notifies the operation abnormality in the unit display device 47. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening count processing of Example 2. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality correspondence processing of Example 2. It is a flowchart which shows the constant periodic transmission process of Example 3. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality correspondence processing of Example 3.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment corresponds to the ball game machine according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer holding frame. An inner frame 70 (see FIG. 2) is attached to the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51 via hinges provided on the upper and lower sides of the outer frame 51. Further, a front frame (glass frame) 52 is attached to the front surface of the inner frame 70 so as to be openable to the inner frame 70, and a plate glass (not shown) is detachably provided on the front frame 52. Further, a game board 2 attached to the inner frame 70 is arranged on the back side (rear side) of the flat glass.

Speakers 66 are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game taste and alarm sounds emitted from the speakers 66 improve the taste of the game and alert the player. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state, and the light emission improves the taste of the game. Further, a unit display device 47 of the CR unit 46, which will be described later, is detachably attached to the lower central portion of the front frame 52. A firing handle 64 is arranged on the right side of the unit display device 47. The firing handle 64 is rotated clockwise by the player to move the launching device 31 (see FIG. 2) to launch the game ball toward the game area 3 of the game board 2.

Further, in the front frame 52, a ball holding number display device 61 that displays the number of balls that can be played and a counting switch 62 for counting the holding balls are arranged in a portion directly above the unit display device 47. Has been done. Further, on the left side of the counting switch 62, an effect button 63 that can be operated by the player is arranged.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and a card unit (CR unit) 46 for reading and writing IC cards is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The CR unit 46 includes a card insertion slot 49 into which an IC card can be inserted and removed, and a bill insertion slot 48 into which bills can be inserted, and further projects from the lower portion of the CR unit 46 to the right. A unit display device 47 is provided. The unit display device 47 is detachably attached to the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 52 described above. The unit display device 47 includes a touch panel type LCD screen, and the credit balance (or the number of game balls that can be lent out within the credit balance) stored in the IC card inserted in the card insertion slot 49 on the screen. Etc. are displayed. Then, this credit balance (or the number of balls that can be rented) is updated according to the lending or returning of the game balls. The details of the display mode of the unit display device 47 will be described later.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a hall computer (amusement store management computer) 87 via a CR unit 56, and further connected to an external information management center via a wide area network (not shown). As a result, each pachinko machine 1 manages shipping information from the manufacturer, information on the installed game stores, information on movement between game stores, disposal information, etc., based on the respective authentication information, and is used illegally. It has a high security ability to prevent unauthorized modification. Such a pachinko machine 1 is also called a managed game machine. As will be described later, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is also an enclosed gaming machine (so-called enclosed gaming machine) that circulates the gaming machine enclosed inside the machine base. Therefore, the concept of the managed gaming machine includes an enclosed gaming machine, and both are treated synonymously below.

The game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by a guide rail 3a, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3. A center case (not shown) is arranged in the center of the game area 3, and an LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center of the center case so as to be visible from the front. ing. The center case is also provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, etc. (not shown).

A first starting port 11 is arranged below the effect symbol display device 6 (directly below the center case), and a normal symbol operating gate 17 and a second starting port 12 are provided on the right side of the effect symbol display device 6. Are arranged side by side. The second starting port 12 is composed of an ordinary electric accessory having a wing piece that can be opened and closed, and the game ball can be won only when the wing piece is open. Further, a large winning opening 14 is arranged directly below the first starting opening 11. Further, four ordinary winning openings 15 are arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11. These ordinary winning openings 15 have a configuration in which a game ball can always be won. The first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, and the normal symbol operating gate 17 correspond to the ball entry port according to the present invention, and the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 are the present. Corresponds to the starting port of the invention. Further, the ordinary winning opening 15 and the large winning opening 14 correspond to the winning opening according to the present invention, and the large winning opening 14 corresponds to the predetermined winning opening according to the present invention.

An out port 16 is arranged at the most downstream portion of the game area 3, and the game ball launched in the game area 3 does not win any of the winning ports 14, 15 or the starting ports 11, 12. In this case, the ball enters the out port 16.

At the lower right of the game board 2, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device. 19 and a first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 composed of a 7-segment display device are arranged.

FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an inner frame 70 to which the above-mentioned game board 2 is detachably attached is housed in an outer frame 51. A launching device 31 that launches a game ball into the game area 3 is arranged in the upper part of the inner frame 70, and the game ball launched by the launching device 31 is the game from the upper left portion of the game area 3. It jumps out into the area 3 and flows down the game area 3. Further, in the lower part of the inner frame 70, a polishing device 35 for collecting the game balls launched into the game area 3 and polishing the collected game balls is installed. The polishing device 35 communicates with the above-mentioned starting ports 11 and 12, the large winning opening 14, each normal winning opening 15, and the out opening 16 via a collection path (not shown), and these starting ports 11 and 12 , The game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14, each normal winning opening 15, and the out opening 16 is sent through the collection path. Further, the inner frame 70 is provided with a lifting device 33 that sends the game ball polished by the polishing device 35 to the launching device 31 along the vertical direction. The launching device 31, the recovery path, the polishing device 35, and the lifting device 33 are provided to circulate the game ball. That is, the game ball launched from the launching device 31 into the game area 3 is sent to the polishing device 35 from the collecting path after entering any of the starting ports 11 and 12 and the out port 16. Further, it is supplied to the launching device 31 again via the lifting device 33. Since the launching device 31, the recovery path, the polishing device 35, and the lifting device 33 can be applied to those having a conventionally known configuration, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 80, a frame control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, and a power supply device (not shown) are arranged. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 2, and the frame control device 81 and the power supply device are provided on the inner frame 70.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine 1. Although FIG. 3 does not show the complicated power supply system, power is directly or indirectly supplied from the power supply device (not shown) to the control device or actuators that require power supply. It is configured to be.

The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is such that a main control device 80, a frame control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, and a sub integrated control device 83 are arranged. The main control device 80, the frame control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. Then, the CPU of each of these control devices starts the program mounted on each ROM by the interrupt signal having a cycle of 2 ms, and executes various controls.

The main control device 80 is provided with a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 11 and a game ball that has entered the second start port 12 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. Second start port switch 12a to detect, normal symbol operation switch 17a to detect game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 17, count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, each normal prize Each normal winning opening switch 15a that detects each game ball that has entered the mouth 15, an out port switch 16a that detects the game ball that has entered the out opening 16, a magnet sensor that detects magnetism, a radio wave sensor that detects radio waves, etc. The detection signal from is input. Further, a glass frame opening switch and an inner frame opening switch are also connected to the main control device 80, and detection signals from these are input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the program mounted in the ROM, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signals and the like, and uses the commands as the frame control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device. Output to 83. Further, the main control device 80 controls the display of the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the ordinary symbol display device 7 via the symbol display device relay terminal board 71, and the first The lighting control of the special symbol hold number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is performed. Further, the large winning opening solenoid 14b and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b are also connected to the main control device 80 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. The main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b. Further, the main control device 80 outputs a signal for management such as a symbol variation and a big hit, and the output signal is sent from the frame control device 81 to the hall computer via the CR unit 46. Further, the main control device 80 is connected to the prize ball number display device 99, and controls the display of the prize ball number.

The main control device 80 and the frame control device 81 are connected so as to enable communication from the main control device 80 to the frame control device 81 in only one direction. That is, a signal can be transmitted from the main control device 80 to the frame control device 81, and the frame control device 81 can receive the signal, while the frame control device 81 sends a signal to the main control device 80. Cannot send. Therefore, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the frame control device 81 cannot access the main control device 80. For example, the information managed or controlled by the frame control device 81 (information regarding the launch and circulation of the game ball) is mainly used. Cannot send to control device 80.
Here, the frame control device 81 is connected to the hall computer 87 via the CR unit 46 as described later, and further connected to the external information management center via the wide area network (the above-mentioned management gaming machine). Since the main control device 80 is inaccessible from such a frame control device 81, it cannot input any signal from the outside via the wide area network. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent the main control device 80 from being input with an unauthorized signal that is intended to affect the gaming performance from the outside.

The CR unit 46 is communicably connected to the frame control device 81 via a game ball rental device 75. Then, it is also communicably connected to the unit display device 47 of the CR unit 46, and signals are input to the frame control device 81 from the lending switch 58 and the return switch 59 provided in the unit display device 47, respectively. .. The frame control device 81 grasps the credit balance stored in the IC card inserted in the CR unit 46, sets the number of balls held according to the lending signal received from the lending switch 58, and returns the ball received from the return switch 59. The credit balance is returned according to the signal. Further, the frame control device 81 is communicably connected to the hall computer 87 via the CR unit 46, and transmits the game information of the pachinko machine 1 to the hall computer 87.

Further, the frame control device 81 receives a rotation amount signal of the launch handle 64 from the handle volume 101, a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 103, and a touch signal from the touch switch 102 via the relay terminal plate 76 of the launch operation unit. Entered. The rotation amount signal is output when the player rotates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop signal is output by the player when the launch stop switch 103. It is output by pressing. If the touch signal is not input, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is. Further, the counting switch 62 and the ball holding number display device 61 are connected via the firing operation unit relay terminal plate 76 and the operation unit relay terminal plate 73, and the frame control device 81 is a counting switch 62. The operation signal is input, and the ball holding number display device 61 is displayed and controlled.

Further, the frame control device 81 is connected to the ball feed sensor 104, the launch inlet sensor 105, the launch motor 106, and the ball feed solenoid 107 of the launch device 31 via the launch device relay terminal plate 77. The ball feed sensor 104 detects the game ball sent to the launch position of the launch device 31, and outputs a detection signal of the game ball. Further, the launch inlet sensor 105 detects a game ball supplied from the lifting device 33 to the launch device 31, and outputs a detection signal of the game ball. Then, the frame control device 81 sets the launch motor 106 and the ball feed solenoid based on the signals transmitted from the handle volume 101, the launch stop switch 103, the touch switch 102, the ball feed sensor 104, and the launch inlet sensor 105. By driving and controlling the 107, the game ball is launched or stopped.

Further, in the frame control device 81, a cassette switch 108, a polishing motor sensor 109, a cassette motor 110, and a polishing motor 111 are connected via a polishing device relay terminal board 78, and the cassette switch 108 and the polishing motor sensor 109 are connected to the frame control device 81. The polishing device 35 is driven by driving and controlling the cassette motor 110 and the polishing motor 111 based on the detection signal from the above. Further, the frame control device 81 is connected to the lifting inlet sensor 113, the lifting motor monitoring sensor 114, and the lifting motor 112 via the lifting relay terminal plate 79, and the lifting inlet sensor 113 and the lifting are lifted. The lifting device 33 is driven by driving and controlling the lifting motor 112 based on the detection signal from the feed motor monitoring sensor 114.

Furthermore, the frame control device 81 is connected to the winning ball sensor 120, the out ball sensor 121, the appropriate amount sensor 122, the full tank sensor 123, and the night monitoring switch 124 via the inner frame relay terminal plate 72. Signals from each sensor and switch are input. Here, the winning ball sensor 120 is arranged in a collection path that communicates each winning opening of the starting ports 11, 12, the large winning opening 14, and the ordinary winning opening 15 with the polishing device 35, and each of these winnings. It detects a game ball sent from the mouth to the polishing device 35. Further, the out ball sensor 121 is arranged in a collection path communicating the out port 16 and the polishing device 35, and detects a game ball sent from the out port 16 to the polishing device 35. Further, the appropriate amount sensor 122 detects an appropriate amount of game balls circulated inside the machine base. Further, a glass frame opening switch 125 and an inner frame opening switch 126 are also connected to the frame control device 81, and detection signals from these are input.

A performance display device 60 is also connected to the frame control device 81. The performance display device 60 is arranged to prevent the performance of the machine base from being changed by improperly adjusting the game nails, and displays a base value in a normal state.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes these to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and issues commands for effect display control and the like. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and data for sound control and lamp control is distributed to each control part (voice control device and functional component of the lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the output of the sound from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for the voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for the lamp control. By operating the lamp driver based on the above, various LEDs and lamps 65 are controlled to emit light. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a circuit for only one-way communication from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Further, switches for detecting the operation of the effect button 63, the jog dial, and the like are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when each switch detects the operation by the player, the signal is input.

The effect symbol control device 82 includes data and commands transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 83 (the one transmitted from the main control device 80, the input from the main control device 80 in the sub-integrated control device 83, and the input of the effect button and the like. The control is performed based on (generated based on the above), and an effect image such as a pseudo symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

The power supply device (not shown) is configured as a DC power source that generates a DC voltage by electric power supplied from an external AC power source, and constitutes the pachinko machine 1 by operating a power switch provided in the power supply device. Power is supplied to each part. This power supply device includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while power is being supplied from the AC power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main control device 80 or the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 80), and even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the data in the RAM of the main control device 80 is maintained for a certain period of time. Is retained. The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80 or in a device other than the power supply device. In this case, the power supply device outputs a supply signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply while the power is being supplied from the AC power supply, and a power failure signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. Is output.

The CR unit 46 performs a process of reading and writing information such as a credit balance and the number of balls that can be lent to the IC card inserted in the card insertion slot 49. Then, the information read from the IC card is transmitted to the frame control device 81. As a result, the frame control device 81 appropriately updates and manages information such as the credit balance and the number of balls that can be rented according to the progress of the game, and the unit display device 47 displays the credit balance and the number of balls that can be lent. .. Further, at the end of the game, the settled credit balance and the number of balls held are transmitted from the frame control device 81 to the CR unit 46, and the information on the IC card is updated.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
Since the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed inside the machine base and the enclosed game balls are circulated to play a game (so-called enclosed game machine), the game balls used for the game. The data indicating the number of balls held is only managed by increasing or decreasing according to the progress of the game, and the actual game balls are not rented or the game balls are not paid out as prize balls.

When the player starts the game, the IC card is inserted into the card insertion slot 49 of the CR unit 46, and the credit balance information read from the IC card is displayed on the unit display device 47. Then, when the player operates the lending operation area 132 (see FIG. 16) of the unit display device 47, the lending switch 58 is turned on, and the credit balance is converted into the number of balls held according to the operation. The number of balls held increases as the credit balance is subtracted. The game can be played within the range of the number of balls held. The number of balls held is displayed on the number of balls held display device 61.

When the game is started by the operation of the firing handle by the player, the holding ball is digested each time the game ball is launched, and the prize ball generated each time the above-mentioned starting ports 11 and 12 and the normal winning opening 15 are won. As a result, the number of balls held increases. During the game, the number of balls held increases or decreases in this way, and the display of the number of balls held display device 61 is updated according to the increase or decrease.

When the game ball launched into the game area passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a in FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 starts variable display of the normal symbol for a predetermined time. When the normal symbol stopped later is in a predetermined hitting mode, the blade member of the normal electric accessory is driven, and the game ball can be awarded to the second starting port 12. Here, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is opened once for 0.2 seconds in the normal state and opened three times for 1 second in the short time state by hitting the ordinary symbol once.

When the game ball wins the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a in FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the first special symbol starts to fluctuate on the first special symbol display device 9 and stops after a predetermined time. To do. Further, when the game ball wins the second start port 12 (the second start port switch 12a in FIG. 3 detects the game ball), the second special symbol starts to fluctuate on the second special symbol display device 10 for a predetermined time. Stop later. During such fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect variation of the pseudo symbol linked to the variation of each special symbol. By displaying the pseudo symbol on the effect symbol display device 6, it is possible to recognize the fluctuation and the hit loss of each special symbol. Here, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed with priority given to the variation of the second special symbol regardless of the winning order of the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no hold memory of the second special symbol, and the first special symbol is held and stored. Starts to fluctuate.

When the first special symbol stopped by the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol stopped by the second special symbol display device 10 are in a predetermined jackpot mode, a jackpot game for opening and closing the jackpot 14 is executed. .. Further, in the effect symbol display device 6, the pseudo symbol is displayed in a mode corresponding to the hitting mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

In the big hit game, the opening / closing round for opening / closing the big winning opening 14 is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times). The large winning opening 14 is provided with a door member that opens and closes by driving the large winning opening solenoid 14b, and by opening and closing the door member, an open state in which a game ball can be entered and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered. Is converted to. Then, one opening / closing round is executed by a predetermined opening / closing operation by the door member, and in the big hit game, this opening / closing round is repeatedly executed 16 times. This jackpot game corresponds to the special game according to the present invention.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is configured as a probability variable machine. That is, the game according to this configuration is roughly divided into a game in which the big winning opening 14 is closed and the above-mentioned big hit game in which the big winning opening 14 is opened, and the game in which the big winning opening 14 is closed is in a normal probability state ( (Hereinafter referred to as a normal state) and a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a probability fluctuation state) in which the probability of hitting a special symbol is higher than that of the normal state are set. It shifts to one of the probability fluctuation states. Here, in the normal state, the hit probability of the special symbol is set to 1/220, and in the probability fluctuation state, the hit probability of the special symbol is set to 1/30.

Further, in the normal state, after the transition from the big hit game, the time is shortened by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). In this time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is shortened, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the ordinary electric accessory are increased. Further, in the probability fluctuation state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory are increased as in the time saving state.

Further, in the state where the game is in progress in this way, the game ball launched by the launching device 31 enters any of the starting ports 11 and 12, the normal winning opening 15, or the out opening 16. During the big hit game, he also enters the big winning opening 14. The game ball thus entered is sent to the polishing device 35 via the above-mentioned recovery path, and then is supplied to the launching device 31 again via the lifting device 33. In this way, a predetermined number of game balls enclosed inside the machine base are circulated, and the above-mentioned game proceeds.

Next, the processing of various programs executed by the main control device 80 and the frame control device 81 will be described.
The main routine executed by the main controller 80 is shown in the flowchart of FIG. The main routine is composed of the main processing from S10 to S22 and the residual processing of S25 that is repeated as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing the main processing, and is periodically executed by a hard interrupt every 2 ms. Will be done. When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is normal (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay.

Here, if a negative determination (that is, it is determined that the interrupt is not normal) is made (S10: No), the initial setting (S11) is executed, and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S25). In this initial setting, for example, writing of a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the RAM, writing of each initial value to a working area of the RAM such as using a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol is executed. On the other hand, when affirmative determination (that is, determination that it is a normal interrupt) is made (S10: Yes), the initial value random number update process (S12), the jackpot determination random number update process (S13), and the jackpot symbol determination random number Update process (S14), Random number update process for hit determination (S15), Random number update process for reach determination (S16), Random number update process for fluctuation pattern determination (S17), Winning confirmation process (S18), Win / fail determination process (S19), special game processing (S20), fraud monitoring processing (S21), image output processing, and other output processing (S22) are performed, and the initial value random number is within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The update process (S25) of is looped.

Next, the start winning process executed by the main control device 80 is shown in the flowchart of FIG. This start winning process is one of the subroutines called in the winning confirmation process (S18) of the main routine described above.

In the start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball (S50), and in the case of a negative determination (S50: No), the process proceeds to S70. When S50 is an affirmative determination (S50: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved storage has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4) (S55). In the case of an affirmative determination in S55, the process proceeds to (S55: Yes) and S70, and in the case of a negative determination (S55: No), the first extraction random number holding storage process (S60) is executed. In the first extraction random number hold storage process (S60), a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted and stored as the first hold storage, and the first hold is performed. 1 is added to the first hold number counter indicating the number of storages, and the information of the first hold number counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

S70 is a process executed following the negative determination of S60 and S50 or the affirmative determination of S55, and determines whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative judgment (S70: No), the start winning process is completed, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S70: Yes), whether the number of second reserved memories has reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Whether or not it is determined (S75). In the case of an affirmative determination in S75 (S75: Yes), the start winning process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S75: No), the second extraction random number hold storage process (S80) is executed. In the second extraction random number hold storage process (S80), a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted and stored as the second hold storage, and are stored as the second hold. 1 is added to the second hold number counter indicating the number of storages, and the information of the second hold number counter is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the information of the first hold number counter and the information of the second hold number counter, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the first special symbol hold number display device 18 and the second special symbol hold number display according to the information. Performs the processing necessary to light the device 19.

Next, the pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 6 to 9. The pass / fail determination process is a process executed from the main routine.

In the hit / fail determination process, as shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory is operating (that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed) (S100). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S100: Yes), the pass / fail determination process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S100: No), the process proceeds to S105. In S105, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: Yes) and S250 in FIG. 8, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: No) and S110. In S110, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S110: Yes) and S300 in FIG. 9, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S110: No) and S115.

In S115, it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S115: Yes) and S120, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S115: No) and S125. In S120, the number of the second reserved memory is decremented, the oldest second reserved memory is selected, and the information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the second reserved memory is used as a predetermined buffer for determining the jackpot. Move to. After that, the process proceeds to S135.

In S125, it is determined whether or not there is the first hold memory, and if it is an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S125: Yes) and S130, and if it is a negative determination (S125: No), the pass / fail determination process is terminated. .. In S130, the number of first reserved memories is decremented, the oldest first reserved memory is selected, and the information stored in the first reserved memory is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination in the same manner as in S120. The process is performed, and then the process proceeds to S135. In the pass / fail determination process of this embodiment, the second hold memory is prioritized over the first hold memory and is the target of the pass / fail determination. Therefore, the first hold memory is subject to the pass / fail judgment only when there is no second hold memory.

In S135, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability fluctuation state is 1, and if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to (S135: Yes), S140, and if the determination is negative (S135: No). Proceed to S145.

In S140, a hit / fail determination table (probability variation table) for the probability fluctuation state is selected, and based on the selected probability variation table, the jackpot determination random number moved to the jackpot determination buffer is determined to be a jackpot or not. The reserved memory related to the big hit determination random number is digested. Here, in this embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the large hit determination random number is a small hit based on the selected probability variation table. After the processing of S140, the process proceeds to S150 of FIG.

On the other hand, in S145, a hit / fail determination table (normal table) for the normal state is selected, and based on the selected normal table, the jackpot determination random number moved to the jackpot determination buffer is determined as to whether or not it is a jackpot. , The reserved memory related to the big hit determination random number is digested. Here, in this embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the large hit determination random number is a small hit based on the selected normal table. After the processing of S145, the process proceeds to S150 of FIG.

In S150 of FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the determination result of S140 or S145, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S150: Yes), the process proceeds to S155, and in the case of a negative determination (S150: No). ), Proceed to S170.

In S155, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory. Then, the process proceeds to S160. In S160, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the like is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and the process proceeds to S165. In S165, the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the production time related to the big hit game, the interval time, the production mode of the big hit game, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S200.

On the other hand, in S170 following the negative determination of S150, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit based on the determination result of S140 or S145. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S170: Yes) and S175, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S170: No) and S190.

In S175, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory, and the process proceeds to S180. In S180, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the like is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and the process proceeds to S185. In S185, the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small hit game, the production time related to the small hit game, the production mode of the small hit game, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S200. In S185, similarly to S195 described later, the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the probability variation mode and the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the time saving mode are also updated.

Further, in S190 following the negative determination of S170, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and the lost symbol is determined prior to this. After this S190, the process proceeds to S195. In S195, the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the probability variation mode, the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the time saving mode, and the like are updated. Then, the process proceeds to S200. In this embodiment, the process of determining the lost symbol is performed in S190, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be provided in which a process of determining the lost symbol is provided before S190.

In S200, a hold number command indicating the number of hold storages decremented in S120 and S130 described above is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, a variation start command indicating the variation time of the special symbol, the result of the big hit lottery, and the like is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, the variation of the special symbol is started, and the win / fail determination process is completed. As a result of the big hit lottery, the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the fluctuation start command uses the effect symbol display device 6 to select the effect of the same time as the variation time of the special symbol based on the variation time of the special symbol. Select the pseudo effect to be displayed, and display the selected pseudo effect.

In S250 of FIG. 8 following the affirmative determination of S105 described above, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S250: Yes), the process proceeds to S255, and in the case of a negative determination. (S250: No) ends the pass / fail determination process. In S255, the variable display of the special symbol is terminated, and the confirmed symbol of the special symbol (that is, the big hit symbol determined in S255, the small hit symbol determined in S175, or the lost symbol determined in S190) is displayed, and at the same time. A symbol confirmation command for executing the confirmation display of the effect symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the pass / fail determination process is completed.

Further, in S300 of FIG. 9 following the affirmative determination of S110 described above, it is determined whether or not the duration of the confirmation display of the special symbol has expired, and in the case of the affirmative determination (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305. In the case of a negative determination (S300: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated. In S305, the confirmation display of the special symbol is finished, and the process proceeds to S310. In S310, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a big hit, and if it is an affirmative determination, it proceeds to (S310: Yes) and S315, and if it is a negative determination (S310: No), S360. Proceed to. In S315, the probability variation flag is referred to, and if the probability variation flag = 1, the probability variation flag is cleared (S320), and the process proceeds to S325. In S325, the time saving flag is referred to, and when the time saving flag = 1, the time saving flag is cleared (S330), and the process proceeds to S340. After that, by sequentially executing the state designation command transmission process (S340), the condition device operation start process (S345), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S350), and the jackpot start effect process (S355), the mode of the jackpot game The jackpot game is started by transmitting a command indicating the above, a command instructing the start of the jackpot game, and the like to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the winning / failing determination process is completed.

On the other hand, in S360 following the negative determination of S310, the probability change flag is referred to, and when the flag = 1 (S360: Yes), the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed during the probability change mode (probability change number) is referred to. (S365). Then, when the number of probability changes = 0 (S365: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S370), and the process proceeds to S375. In S375, the time saving flag is referred to, and when the flag = 1 (S375: Yes), the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the time saving mode (time saving number) is referred to (S380). Then, when the number of time reductions = 0 (S380: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S385), and the process proceeds to S390. In S390, the state designation command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to S395.

In S395, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a small hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S395: Yes), the process proceeds to S400, and the special electric accessory operation start process (S400), small. By sequentially executing the hit start effect processing (S405), a command indicating the mode of the small hit game, a command instructing the start of the small hit game, and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the small hit game. It starts and ends the pass / fail judgment process. Further, in the case of a negative determination in S395 (S395: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 12. This big hit game process is one of the subroutines called in the special game process (S20) of the main routine described above when a big hit is obtained by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process.

In the jackpot game process, as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating (that is, the jackpot game is being executed) (S500). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S500: Yes) and S505, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S505, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 11, and in the case of a negative determination (S505: No). Proceed to S510. In S510, it is determined whether or not it is in the interval of each opening / closing round in the jackpot game. In the case of an affirmative determination (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 11, and in the case of a negative determination (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515. In S515, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is in progress. In the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

In S520, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the jackpot game has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S520: Yes) and S525, and in the case of a negative determination (S520: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S525, the large winning opening opening process is executed to open the large winning opening 14, and a command indicating that the large winning opening 14 has started to be opened is transmitted to the frame control device 81. After S525, the jackpot game process ends.

In S550 of FIG. 11 following the affirmative determination of S505, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have won the large winning opening 14 is 10. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: No) and S555. In S555, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has expired. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S555: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination (S555: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S560, the large winning opening closing process is executed, the large winning opening 14 is closed, and a command indicating the closing of the large winning opening 14 is transmitted to the frame control device 81. After S560, the process proceeds to S565. In S565, the jackpot interval process for setting the interval for each round of the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S570 following the affirmative determination of S510 described above, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the jackpot game has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S570: Yes) and S575, and in the case of a negative determination (S570: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S575, it is determined whether or not the final round (16 rounds) has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: Yes) and S580, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: No) and S585. In S580, the jackpot end effect processing for producing the effect when ending the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated. In S585, the large winning opening opening process is executed to open the large winning opening 14, and a command indicating that the large winning opening 14 has started to be opened is transmitted to the frame control device 81. After S585, the jackpot game process ends.

Further, in S600 of FIG. 12 following the affirmative determination of S515 described above, it is determined whether or not the end effect time has ended. In the case of an affirmative determination (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and the S605 and S610 are executed in sequence, while in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S605 and S610, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S615. In S615, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probability fluctuation state after the big hit game. In the case of an affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the number of jackpot lottery (probability variation number) for continuing the probability fluctuation state is set (S620), the probability variation flag is set (S625), and the process proceeds to S630. In S630, it is determined whether or not the time reduction state is set after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S630: Yes), the number of big hit lottery to continue the time reduction state (time reduction number) is set (S635), and Set the time saving flag (S640) and proceed to S645. In S645 and S650, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process are executed to the sub-integrated control device 83 to end the jackpot game process.

Next, a main part of the present invention will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment does not detect the entry of the big winning opening 14 for a predetermined time during the big hit game, the main control device 80 determines that the firing abnormality applied to the launching device 31 is not detected. As an operation abnormality on the side, processing corresponding to the operation abnormality is performed. Here, the main control device 80 includes a ball entry abnormality detection process (FIG. 13) for transmitting a ball entry abnormality signal when the entry ball of the large winning opening 14 is not detected, and the frame control device 81 is a launching device 31. It is provided with a firing abnormality detection process (FIG. 14) for detecting a firing abnormality related to the above, and an abnormality handling process (FIG. 15) corresponding to an operation abnormality of the main control device 80.

The ball entry abnormality detection process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It should be noted that this ball entry abnormality detection process is one of the subroutines called in the special game process (S20) of the main routine when a big hit is obtained by the hit / fail determination process, similar to the above-mentioned big hit game process.

In the ball entry abnormality detection process, it is determined in S1000 whether or not the large winning opening 14 is being opened. Here, if the large winning opening 14 is open (S1000: Yes), the process proceeds to S1005, and if the large winning opening 14 is closed (S1000: No), the ball entry abnormality detection process is terminated. In S1005, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the large winning opening 14. The entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 14 is confirmed by the detection of the game ball by the count switch 14a described above. Then, if there is a ball entering the large winning opening 14 (S1005: Yes), the process proceeds to S1025, and if there is no ball entering the large winning opening 14, the process proceeds to S1010 (S1005: No).

In S1010, a process of adding 1 to the timer counter T1 is performed, and the process proceeds to S1015. In S1015, it is determined whether or not the timer counter T1 has reached a predetermined set value M. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1015: Yes), the process proceeds to S1020, and in the case of a negative determination (S1015: No), the ball entry abnormality detection process is terminated. Here, the set value M is set to a value corresponding to, for example, 10 seconds. As a result, when the timer counter T1 reaches the set value M, it indicates that the game ball has not entered the large winning opening 14 for 10 seconds. The set value M can be set as appropriate, such as setting a value corresponding to 5 seconds or 15 seconds in addition to 10 seconds.

In S1020, the ball entry abnormality transmission process is executed, and a ball entry abnormality signal indicating that the game ball has not entered the large winning opening 14 for a predetermined time (10 seconds) is transmitted to the frame control device 81. To do. Next to S1020, the timer counter T1 is cleared by S1025, and the ball entry abnormality detection process is completed. Note that S1025 is also executed in the case of the above-mentioned affirmative determination of S1005, and clears the timer counter T1 when the ball enters the large winning opening 14.

The causes of not detecting the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 14 are the malfunction of the special winning opening solenoid, the malfunction of the count switch 14a, the disconnection, the meridian, the abnormality of the input port to which the count switch 14a is connected, and the large. There may be an abnormality in the output port to which the winning port solenoid is connected. In this embodiment, the count switch 14a corresponds to the ball entry detecting means according to the present invention. Further, the ball entry abnormality detecting means corresponds to the abnormality transmitting means according to the present invention, and the time indicated by the set value M (for example, 10 seconds) corresponds to the predetermined time required for the present invention.

Further, the firing abnormality detection process executed by the frame control device 81 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This firing abnormality detection process is a process that is periodically executed by the frame control device 81 (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms).

In the launch abnormality detection process, S1100 determines whether or not the launch handle 64 is being rotated. This determination is made based on the rotation amount signal from the handle volume 101. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1100: Yes), the process proceeds to S1105, and in the case of a negative determination (S1100: No), the firing abnormality detection process is terminated.

In S1105, the abnormality detection process is executed. The abnormality detection process confirms whether or not it is normal based on the signals received from various sensors and switches connected to the frame control device 81. Specifically, (1) it is confirmed whether or not the game ball is normally supplied to the launching device 31 based on the signal of the launching inlet sensor 105, and (2) it is launched based on the signal of the ball feeding sensor 104. Check if the game ball is normally set at the launch position of the device 31, (3) Check if both are normal based on the signals of the handle volume 101 and the touch switch 102, (4) Hold Based on the signals of the ball number display device 61 and the counting switch 62, it is confirmed whether or not both are operating normally.

After S1105, the process proceeds to S1110, and the result of the abnormality detection process of S1105 is referred to to determine whether it is normal or not (abnormal). Then, if it is determined to be abnormal, the process proceeds to (S1110: Yes) and S1115, and if it is determined to be normal, the process proceeds to (S1110: No) and S1120. In S1115, the launch abnormality flag = 1 is set, and the launch abnormality detection process is terminated. On the other hand, in S1120, the firing abnormality flag = 0 is set, and the firing abnormality detection process is terminated. In this embodiment, the launch abnormality detection process corresponds to the launch abnormality detecting means according to the present invention.

Next, the abnormality handling process executed by the frame control device 81 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This abnormality handling process is a process executed periodically (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms) by the frame control device 81.

In the abnormality handling process, S1200 determines whether or not the open flag = 1. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1200: Yes) and S1250, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1200: No) and S1205. The opening flag indicates whether or not the large winning opening 14 is being opened. As will be described later, when a command indicating the opening start of the large winning opening 14 is received from the main control device 80, the opening flag is displayed. = 1, and when a command indicating the closure of the large winning opening 14 is input from the main control device 80, the opening flag = 0.

In S1250, it is determined whether or not the command issued in the above-mentioned big winning opening closing process (S560) of the big hit game process is received. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1250: Yes) and S1255, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1250: No) and S1215. In S1255, the opening flag is set to 0, and the abnormality handling process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S1205, it is determined whether or not the command issued in the big winning opening opening processing (S525 or S585) of the above-mentioned big hit game processing is received. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1205: Yes), the process proceeds to S1210, and in the case of a negative determination (S1205: No), the abnormality handling process is terminated. In S1210, the opening flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S1215.

In S1215, it is determined whether or not the ball entry abnormality signal issued in the ball entry abnormality transmission process (S1020) of the above-mentioned ball entry abnormality detection process is received. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1215: Yes), the process proceeds to S1220, and in the case of a negative determination (S1215: No), the abnormality handling process is terminated. In S1220, it is determined whether or not the firing abnormality flag = 0. Here, when the launch abnormality flag = 0, the process proceeds to S1225 (S1220: Yes), and when the launch abnormality flag = 1, the abnormality response process ends (S1220: No).

In S1225, it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the game ball is input from the out ball sensor 121. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1225: Yes) and S1230, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1225: No) and S1240.

In S1230, the firing stop process is performed. In the launch stop process, the command transmission to the launch motor 106 and the ball feed solenoid 107 is forcibly stopped to forcibly stop the drive of the launch device 31. As a result, the game ball cannot be launched from the launching device 31 toward the game area 3. As a matter of course, the firing stop process forcibly stops the command transmission even if a signal is received from the handle volume 101 or the like.
In the next S1235, the abnormality notification process is performed. In the abnormality notification process, the symbol 141a indicating the occurrence of an operation abnormality and the symbol 142 indicating that the launch of the game ball has been stopped are displayed on the display screen of the unit display device 47 described above to notify the player. (See FIG. 17 (A)). After this S1235, the abnormality handling process ends. It should be noted that the launch stop by the launch stop process and the notification by the abnormality notification process are canceled based on the elimination of the operation abnormality by the return process (not shown).

On the other hand, in S1240, out-ball abnormality processing is performed. In this out-ball abnormality processing, it is assumed that there is a possibility that a detection abnormality of the out-ball sensor 121 or a ball clogging of the recovery path from the out port 16 to the polishing device 35 has occurred, and processing corresponding to these operation abnormalities is executed. Specifically, the symbol 141b indicating the occurrence of these operation abnormalities is displayed on the display screen of the unit display device 47 to notify the player (see FIG. 17B). After this S1240, the abnormality handling process ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, the frame control device 81 is on the main control device 80 side based on the ball entry abnormality signal transmitted from the main control device 80 and the launch abnormality flag set in the launch abnormality detection process. The operation abnormality of the above is verified, and the operation abnormality is dealt with. In the present embodiment, the launch stop process (S1230) and the abnormality notification process (S1235) correspond to the abnormality response process according to the present invention, and the launch stop process (S1230) further corresponds to the launch according to the present invention. Corresponds to the content of stop processing. Further, the abnormality handling process of FIG. 15 corresponds to the abnormality handling means according to the present invention.

Further, although not described in this embodiment, when an abnormality is detected in the abnormality detection process (S1105) of the above-mentioned launch abnormality detection process (launch abnormality flag = 1), a process corresponding to the abnormality is performed. For example, the occurrence of an abnormality is notified, or the jackpot game is interrupted.

Next, a display example on the unit display device 47 by the abnormality notification process (S1235) and the out port abnormality process (S1240) of the above-mentioned abnormality handling process will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.
The unit display device 47 is a touch panel type liquid crystal display, and as shown in FIG. 16, the unit display device 47 includes a rental operation area 132 and a return operation area 133 on the display screen. When the player touches the lending operation area 132, the lending switch 58 is turned on and the signal is transmitted to the frame control device 81. Similarly, when the player touches the return operation area 133, the return switch 59 is turned on and the signal is transmitted to the frame control device 81. Further, on the display screen of the unit display device 47, a balance symbol 131 indicating a credit balance that can be exchanged for a holding ball is displayed. The display content of the balance symbol 131 is updated by the frame control device 81 every time the credit balance increases or decreases according to the operation of the lending operation area 132 and the return operation area 133. Note that FIG. 16 is an example in a normal state (normal state without operation abnormality).

Further, the unit display device 47 includes an abnormality information symbols 141a and 141b indicating the occurrence of an operation abnormality, a launch stop symbol 142 for notifying the launch stop of the game ball, an instruction symbol 143 for instructing the correspondence, and the like, and is a frame control device. It is appropriately selected and displayed according to the command sent from 81. The abnormality information symbols 141a and 141b, the launch stop symbol 142, and the instruction symbol 143 are character symbols indicating the contents of each, so that the player can recognize the contents indicated by the respective symbols relatively easily. The frame control device 81 instructs the various symbols to be displayed on the unit display device 47 by the abnormality notification process (S1235) and the out port abnormality process (S1240) of the above-mentioned abnormality handling process.

FIG. 17A is displayed by the abnormality notification process (S1235) when the ball entering the large winning opening 14 is not detected and the game ball is normally launched while the large winning opening 14 is open. This is an example. Specifically, when the game ball is not detected by the count switch 14a for a predetermined time and the launching device 31 normally launches the game ball during the opening of the big winning opening 14 in the big hit game. It is displayed on the unit display device 47 when the launching device 31 stops firing the game ball. On the display screen of the unit display device 47, the above-mentioned abnormality information symbol (character symbol of "abnormality occurred!") 141a, launch stop symbol (character symbol of "stop firing the game ball!") 112, and instructions The symbol (character symbol of "Call the staff") 113 is displayed. Further, the call operation area 138 provided in advance in the unit display device 47 is enabled, and a symbol (character symbol of "call") for prompting the player to operate is displayed in the call operation area 138. When the player operates the ringing operation area 138, a predetermined ringing sound is generated from the speaker or a predetermined ringing light is emitted by a lamp to notify the staff of the game store of the occurrence of an operation abnormality.

On the other hand, FIG. 17B is an example displayed by the out mouth abnormality processing (S1240) when the out ball sensor 121 cannot detect the game ball even though the game ball is normally launched during the big hit game. is there. This is displayed on the unit display device 47 when the frame control device 81 receives the ball entry abnormality signal but the out ball sensor 121 does not detect the game ball while the large winning opening 14 is open. On the display screen of the unit display device 47, the above-mentioned abnormality information symbol (character symbol of "out ball abnormality occurred!") 141b and instruction symbol (character symbol of "call a staff member") 113 are displayed, and further. The call operation area 138 is enabled.

It should be noted that the display of the abnormality information symbols 141a, 141b and the like shown in FIG. 17 ends as the staff of the game store resolves the operation abnormality, and returns to the normal display.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment has a configuration in which communication is possible only in one direction from the main control device 80 to the frame control device 81, and although the frame control device 81 cannot access the main control device 80, The frame control device 81 verifies the operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side based on the ball entry abnormality signal transmitted from the main control device 80, and responds to the operation abnormality. That is, even if the configuration of the first embodiment is such that communication is possible from the main control device 80 to the frame control device 81 in only one direction, the frame control device 81 is appropriate for an operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side. Can be handled.

As described above, in the configuration of the first embodiment, since the frame control device 81 cannot access the main control device 80, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the main control device 80 from the outside. In particular, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is an enclosed type that circulates a predetermined number of game balls enclosed inside the machine base, and the frame control device 81 transmits / receives data and signals via the CR unit 46. Since it is a (managed gaming machine), the frame control device 81 can communicate with the outside. In such an enclosed type configuration (that is, a managed gaming machine), since unauthorized access to the main control device 80 can be prevented as described above, the effect of preventing unauthorized access to the main control device 80 is extremely high.
Further, even if an illegal board is attached between the main control device 80 and the frame control device 81, since the main control device 80 cannot be accessed from the illegal board, such an illegal board is attached. The effect of preventing (so-called hanging goto) is also high.

Further, in the configuration of the first embodiment, when the game ball is not detected by the count switch 14a and the game ball is normally launched by the launch device 31 while the big winning opening 14 of the jackpot game is open, the launch device 31 Since the launch of the game ball by the player is forcibly stopped, it is possible to prevent the launched game ball from becoming a waste ball. That is, while the big winning opening 14 of the big hit game is open, the game ball is positively launched because it is an opportunity for the player to obtain a great profit. In this state, if an operation abnormality that the count switch 14a does not detect occurs, it may become a waste ball that is not detected even if the ball enters the grand prize opening 14. Therefore, by forcibly stopping the firing of the game ball, the generation of the waste ball can be prevented, and the disadvantage suffered by the player can be suppressed as much as possible.

Further, in the first embodiment, while the big winning opening 14 of the big hit game is open, the operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side is detected by not detecting the game ball by the count switch 14a. Can respond to abnormalities relatively quickly. More specifically, during the jackpot game, as described above, the player fires the game ball relatively positively, and a large amount of the game ball is fired into the game area 3, so that the count switch is relatively short. Non-detection by 14a can be verified. Further, by being able to verify and deal with such an operation abnormality in a relatively short time, it is also excellent in the effect of suppressing the disadvantage of the player caused by the operation abnormality.

Further, since the frame control device 81 performs the verification of the operation abnormality of the main control device 80 and the response to the operation abnormality, there is an advantage that the burden on the main control device 80 can be reduced.

The configuration of the second embodiment is the firing applied to the launching device 31 when the frame control device 81 cannot receive the ball entry detection signal emitted for each ball entering the jackpot 14 during the jackpot game for a predetermined time. When the abnormality is not detected, the operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side is regarded as the operation abnormality, and the processing corresponding to the operation abnormality is performed. In the second embodiment, the main control device 80 includes a large winning opening counting process (FIG. 18) for transmitting a ball entry detection signal for each game ball detection of the count switch 14a, and the frame control device 81 provides a ball entry detection signal. (FIG. 19) is provided with an abnormality response process (FIG. 19) that performs a process for responding to an operation abnormality when is not received for a predetermined time. Further, the frame control device 81 includes the same launch abnormality detection process as in the first embodiment, and confirms whether or not the launching of the game ball by the launcher 31 is normal by the launch abnormality detection process.

In the second embodiment, the main control device 80 does not include the ball entry abnormality detection process of the first embodiment described above, and the frame control device 81 further performs an abnormality response process different from that of the first embodiment described above. Other than this, since it is the same as that of the first embodiment, details will be omitted as appropriate. That is, the second embodiment is an enclosed pachinko machine 1 (managed game machine), and has a configuration in which communication is possible only in one direction from the main control device 80 to the frame control device 81.

The large winning opening count process shown in FIG. 18 is executed by the main control device 80, and is one of the subroutines called in the winning confirmation process (S18) of the main routine described above. The large winning opening counting process is not limited to the configuration of the second embodiment, and may include the configuration of the first embodiment described above, and there is no problem even if it is used in the first embodiment.

In the big winning opening counting process, S1300 determines whether or not the big hit game is in progress. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1300: Yes) and S1305, and in the case of a negative determination (S1300: No), the large winning opening counting process is terminated. In S1305, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is being opened. Here, if the large winning opening 14 is open (S1305: Yes), the process proceeds to S1310, and if the large winning opening 14 is closed (S1305: No), the process proceeds to S1330. In S1330, the count number P is cleared, and the large winning opening count process is completed.

In S1310, it is confirmed whether or not the detection signal of the game ball is input from the count switch 14a. Here, if the detection signal is input (S1310: Yes), the process proceeds to S1315, and if the detection signal is not input (S1310: No), the large winning opening counting process is terminated. In S1315, a process of adding 1 to the count number P is performed. This count number P indicates the number of winnings to the big winning opening 14 in one opening / closing round, and is used for determining S550 of the above-mentioned big hit game processing.

In the next S1320, the ball entry signal transmission process is performed. This ball entry signal transmission process executes a process of transmitting a ball entry detection signal indicating that a game ball has entered the large winning opening 14 to the frame control device 81. After the ball entry signal transmission process, the large winning opening count process is terminated.

As described above, in the large winning opening counting process, every time the count switch 14a detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14, a ball entry detection signal is transmitted to the frame control device 81. The count switch 14a corresponds to the ball entry detection means according to the present invention, and the ball entry signal transmission process corresponds to the ball entry signal transmission process according to the present invention.

The abnormality handling process shown in FIG. 19 is a process executed periodically (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms) by the frame control device 81.

In the abnormality handling process, S1400 determines whether or not the open flag = 1. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1400: Yes) and S1460, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1400: No) and S1405. The opening flag indicates whether or not the large winning opening 14 is being opened, as in the case of the first embodiment described above. In S1460, it is determined whether or not the command issued in the above-mentioned big winning opening closing process (S560) of the big hit game process is received. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1460: Yes) and S1465, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1460: No) and S1415. In S1465, the opening flag is set to 0, and the process proceeds to S1470. In S1470, the timer counter T2 is cleared to end the abnormality handling process.

On the other hand, in S1405, it is determined whether or not the command issued in the big winning opening opening processing (S525 or S585) of the above-mentioned big hit game processing is received. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1405: Yes), the process proceeds to S1410, and in the case of a negative determination (S1405: No), the abnormality handling process is terminated. In S1410, the opening flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S1415.

S1415 is a process following the negative determination of S1460 or S1410, and confirms whether or not the ball entry detection signal transmitted by the ball entry signal transmission process (S1320) of the above-mentioned large winning opening count process has been received. Here, when the ball entry detection signal is received (S1415: Yes), the process proceeds to S1470, the timer counter T2 is cleared, and the abnormality handling process is completed. On the other hand, if the ball entry detection signal is not received (S1415: No), the process proceeds to S1420. In S1420, a process of adding 1 to the timer counter T2 is performed, and the process proceeds to S1425. In S1425, it is determined whether or not the timer counter T2 has reached a predetermined set value N. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1425: Yes), the process proceeds to S1430, and in the case of a negative determination (S1425: No), the abnormality handling process is terminated. Here, the set value N is set to a value corresponding to, for example, 10 seconds. As a result, when the timer counter T2 reaches the set value N, it indicates that the game ball has not entered the large winning opening 14 for 10 seconds. The set value N can be set as appropriate, such as setting a value corresponding to 5 seconds or 15 seconds in addition to 10 seconds.

In S1430, it is determined whether or not the firing abnormality flag = 0. Here, when the launch abnormality flag = 0 (S1430: Yes), the process proceeds to S1435, and when the launch abnormality flag = 1, (S1430: No), the abnormality response process is terminated. In S1435, it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the game ball is input from the out ball sensor 121. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1435: Yes) and S1440, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1435: No) and S1450.

In S1440, the firing stop process is performed. In the launch stop process, the command transmission to the launch motor 106 and the ball feed solenoid 107 is forcibly stopped, and the drive of the launch device 31 is forcibly stopped, as in the first embodiment described above. In the next S1454, the abnormality notification process is performed. In the abnormality notification process, as in the first embodiment described above, the unit display device described above displays a symbol indicating that an operation abnormality has occurred in winning the game ball and a symbol indicating that the launch of the game ball has been stopped. It is displayed on the display screen of 47 to notify the player. In this abnormality notification process, the abnormality information symbol 141a, the launch stop symbol 142, and the instruction symbol 143 are displayed and the call operation area 138 is enabled, as in FIG. 17A of the first embodiment described above.
After this S1445, the abnormality handling process is terminated.

Further, in S1450, out-ball abnormality processing is performed. Similar to the first embodiment described above, this out-ball abnormality processing may cause a detection abnormality of the out-ball sensor 121 or a ball clogging of the recovery path from the out port 16 to the polishing device 35. Perform the corresponding process. Specifically, similarly to FIG. 17 (B) of the above-described first embodiment, the abnormality information symbol 141b and the instruction symbol 143 are displayed, and the call operation area 138 is further enabled.
After this S1450, the abnormality handling process is terminated.

In the second embodiment, the firing abnormality detection process (FIG. 14) corresponds to the firing abnormality detecting means according to the present invention. Then, the launch stop process (S1230) and the abnormality notification process (S1235) correspond to the abnormality response process according to the present invention, and the abnormality response process of FIG. 19 corresponds to the abnormality response means according to the present invention.
Further, the big winning opening opening processing (S525 or S585) of the big hit game processing corresponds to the opening signal transmitting means according to the present invention, and the command transmitted by the big winning opening opening processing corresponds to the big winning opening according to the present invention. Corresponds to an open signal.

As described above, in the configuration of the second embodiment, when the frame control device 81 cannot receive the ball entry detection signal transmitted for each ball entering the large winning opening 14, the launching device 31 is activated for a predetermined time. If it is normal, it is determined that the operation abnormality is on the main control device 80 side, and the verification of the operation abnormality is performed based on the ball entry detection signal, which is different from the above-described first embodiment. That is, in the second embodiment, the main control device 80 only transmits a ball entry detection signal each time the count switch 14a is detected, and as in the first embodiment described above, the non-detection of the count switch 14a is determined and entered. Processing such as transmitting a ball abnormality signal (ball entry abnormality detection processing) is not required. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the processing load of the main control device 80 can be further reduced.

Further, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, although the configuration is such that communication is possible only in one direction from the main control device 80 to the frame control device 81, the frame control device 81 is on the main control device 80 side. Can properly respond to abnormal operations.
Further, since it is the same as that of the first embodiment except that the operation abnormality is verified based on the ball entry detection signal as described above, the configuration of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. , The effect of preventing unauthorized access from the outside, the effect of preventing the act of attaching an unauthorized board, the player's disadvantage is possible by forcibly stopping the launch of the game ball in the case of an operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side. The effect of suppressing the operation and the effect of verifying and responding to the operation abnormality in a relatively short time can be exhibited.

In the configuration of the third embodiment, in a non-gaming state in which the player is not playing a game, the main control device 80 transmits a fixed-period signal to the frame control device 81 at a constant cycle, and the frame control device 81 sends the fixed-period signal to the frame control device 81. Is not received for a predetermined time, as an operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side, a process corresponding to the operation abnormality is performed.

In the third embodiment, the main control device 80 transmits the fixed cycle signal to the frame control device 81 in the non-gaming state by the fixed cycle transmission process shown in FIG. 20, and the frame control device 81 performs the abnormality handling process shown in FIG. Therefore, when the constant cycle signal is not received for a predetermined time, a process of notifying an operation abnormality is performed. By such a process, the third embodiment verifies the operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side in the non-gaming state, and the ball entry abnormality detection process, the launch abnormality detection process, and the abnormality of the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2 are performed. It does not have a corresponding process. The large winning opening counting process of the second embodiment may or may not be provided.

Since the third embodiment is the same as the first and second embodiments except that the above processing is different, the details will be omitted as appropriate. Further, also in the third embodiment, similarly to the first and second embodiments, the enclosed pachinko machine 1 (managed game machine) communicates only in one direction from the main control device 80 to the frame control device 81. It is a possible configuration.

The fixed-period transmission process shown in FIG. 20 is executed by the main control device 80, and is one of the subroutines called in the fraud monitoring process (S21) of the main routine described above.

In the fixed cycle transmission process, S1500 determines whether or not the player is in a non-gaming state in which the game is not performed. Here, in the non-gaming state, the first start port switch 11a, the second start port switch 12a, the normal symbol operation switch 17a, the normal winning port switch 15a, the out port switch 16a, and the count that input a signal to the main control device 80. Each of the switches 14a is set as a state in which the detection signal of the game ball is not input for a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) or more. Then, when there is a detection signal of the game ball from any of these switches, it is considered that the player is playing (not in a non-game state).
If it is determined in S1500 that it is not in a non-gaming state (S1500: Yes), the process proceeds to S1505, and if it is determined that it is not in a non-gaming state (S1500: No), the process proceeds to S1520.

In S1505, a process of adding 1 to the timer counter T3 is performed, and the process proceeds to S1510. In S1510, it is determined whether or not the timer counter T3 has reached a predetermined set value R. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1510: Yes) and S1515, and in the case of a negative determination (S1510: No), the fixed-cycle transmission process is terminated. Here, the set value R is set to a value corresponding to, for example, 3 seconds. The set value R can be set as appropriate, such as setting a value corresponding to 1 second or 5 seconds in addition to 3 seconds.

In S1515, signal transmission processing is performed and a predetermined constant period signal is transmitted. Since this signal transmission process is executed every time the timer counter T3 reaches the set value R in S1510 described above, a constant cycle signal is transmitted at a fixed cycle (for example, every 3 seconds) indicated by the set value R. The fixed-period signal may be any signal as long as the received frame control device 81 can recognize that it is a signal with a fixed period.
In the next S1520, the timer counter T3 is cleared and the constant cycle transmission process is terminated.

In this way, the main control device 80 periodically (for example, every 3 seconds) transmits a fixed cycle signal to the frame control device 81 by the fixed cycle transmission process. The constant cycle transmission process corresponds to the periodic signal transmission means according to the present invention.

The abnormality handling process shown in FIG. 21 is a process executed periodically (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms) by the frame control device 81.

In the abnormality handling process, S1600 determines whether or not the player is in a non-gaming state in which the game is not performed. Here, in the abnormality handling process, a predetermined time (for example, 5) is obtained from any of the counting switch 62, the handle volume 101, the touch switch 102, the winning ball sensor 120, and the out ball sensor 121 that input signals to the frame control device 81. By not inputting a signal for more than a minute), it is determined that the player is in a non-gaming state. Then, when a signal is input from any of these switches or sensors, it is determined that the player is playing a game.
If it is determined in S1600 that it is not in a non-gaming state (S1600: Yes), the process proceeds to S1605, and if it is determined that it is not in a non-gaming state (S1600: No), the process proceeds to S1625.

In S1605, it is determined whether or not a constant period signal is received from the main control device 80. Here, if the constant period signal is received, the process proceeds to S1625, and if the constant period signal is not received, the process proceeds to S1610.

In S1610, a process of adding 1 to the timer counter T4 is performed, and the process proceeds to S1615. In S1615, it is determined whether or not the timer counter T4 has reached a predetermined set value W. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S1615: Yes), the process proceeds to S1620, and in the case of a negative determination (S1615: No), the abnormality handling process is terminated. Here, the set value W is set to a value larger than the set value R so that the time corresponding to the set value W is longer than the time corresponding to the set value R of the constant cycle transmission process described above. It is set. As described above, in S1615, it is determined whether or not the constant period signal cannot be received for a predetermined time longer than the transmission interval of the stop period signal. The set value W is set to, for example, a value corresponding to 7 seconds, which is longer than the transmission interval of the constant cycle signal (3 seconds indicated by the set value R). This set value W is not limited to 7 seconds and can be appropriately set as long as the time is longer than the transmission interval of the stop cycle signal.

In S1620, the abnormality notification process is performed. In the abnormality notification process, a symbol indicating that an operation abnormality has occurred on the main control device 80 side is displayed on the display screen of the unit display device 47 described above and notified (not shown). As a result, it is possible to notify the staff of the game store that an operation abnormality has occurred on the machine, and also to notify the player who intends to start the game on the machine that the operation abnormality is occurring. .. The abnormality notification process is not limited to the display on the unit display device 47, and a lamp or speaker that can be directly driven and controlled by the frame control device 81 may be provided to notify the abnormality.
In the next S1625, the timer counter T4 is cleared and the abnormality handling process is terminated.

In the third embodiment, the abnormality notification process (S1620) corresponds to the abnormality response process according to the present invention, and the abnormality response process shown in FIG. 21 corresponds to the abnormality response means according to the present invention.

As described above, in the configuration of the third embodiment, when the main control device 80 transmits a fixed cycle signal at a fixed cycle and the frame control device 81 cannot receive the fixed cycle signal in the non-gaming state, the main control device 80 side. The operation abnormality is notified as the operation abnormality of the above. According to the configuration of the third embodiment, since it is confirmed whether or not the main control device 80 is normal in the non-gaming state in which the player is not playing the game, even if an operation abnormality occurs, the game is played by the player. It is possible to eliminate the operation abnormality before the above is performed. Further, by notifying the occurrence of the operation abnormality, it is possible to prevent the player from starting the game on the machine. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage due to an operation abnormality that occurs on the main control device 80 side as much as possible.

Further, in the third embodiment, since the frame control device 81 verifies the operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side based on the constant period signal transmitted from the main control device 80, the above-described first embodiment 1 Similar to 2 and 2, even if the configuration is such that communication is possible from the main control device 80 to the frame control device 81 in only one direction, the frame control device 81 can appropriately respond to an operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side. Then, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the main control device 80 from the outside, and it is also possible to prevent an illegal act of disposing an unauthorized board between the main control device 80 and the frame control device 81. Further, since the frame control device 81 verifies the operation abnormality of the main control device 80 and responds to the operation abnormality, the burden on the main control device 80 can be reduced.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned Examples 1 to 3, and configurations other than the above-mentioned Examples can be appropriately modified and implemented within the scope of the gist of the present invention. Hereinafter, another example of the above-mentioned embodiment will be illustrated.

The configuration of the first embodiment is such that when the timer counter T1 reaches the set value M in the ball entry abnormality detection process (FIG. 13), the ball entry abnormality signal is transmitted, but the configuration is limited to this. Instead, a plurality of different ball entry abnormality signals may be sequentially transmitted according to the elapsed time by the timer counter T1. Specifically, a plurality of different set values are set, and each time the timer counter T1 reaches each set value, a ball entry abnormality signal corresponding to each set value is transmitted. For example, a set value M1 corresponding to 10 seconds, a set value M2 corresponding to 20 seconds, and a set value M3 corresponding to 30 seconds are set, and each set value M1 to M3 is set with different ranks of abnormal ball entry signals. Assign each. As a result, in the ball entry abnormality detection process, when the timer counter T1 reaches the set value M1, the first rank ball entry abnormality signal is transmitted, and when the set value M2 is reached after a further lapse of time, the ball entry of the second rank is reached. An abnormal signal is transmitted, and when the set value M3 is reached after a further lapse of time, a third-ranked ball entry abnormality signal is transmitted. On the other hand, in the abnormality response process (FIG. 15), when the first rank entry abnormality signal or the second rank entry abnormality signal is received, the launch stop process (S1230) is skipped and the abnormality notification process is performed. (S1235) is executed, and a symbol meaning a warning such as "abnormality has occurred! Winning abnormality" is displayed on the display screen of the unit display device 47. Further, when the third-ranked ball entry abnormality signal is received, the launch stop process (S1230) and the abnormality notification process (S1235) are executed to force the launch of the game ball as in the first embodiment. The symbols 141a, 141b, etc. that are stopped and indicate an operation abnormality are displayed (see FIG. 17). Here, since the ball entry abnormality signals of each rank are sequentially transmitted, the above-mentioned abnormality notification process and launch stop process are selectively executed each time each ball entry abnormality signal is received. Therefore, as a matter of course, if the counter switch 14a is detected before receiving the third rank ball entry abnormality signal, the third rank ball entry abnormality signal is not transmitted, so that the first rank or the ball entry abnormality signal is not transmitted. Only the abnormality notification processing by the second rank incoming ball abnormal signal is executed. Then, the warning symbol displayed by the abnormality notification process is terminated and returned to the normal display (see FIG. 16) based on the detection of the counter switch 14a (elimination of the operation abnormality). Further, it is preferable that the out-ball abnormality processing (S1240) is skipped when the first and second rank entry abnormality signals are received, and is executed only when the third rank entry abnormality signal is received. Is.
Here, three of the above set values M1 to M3 are set, but the number of the set values and the corresponding time of each can be set as appropriate.
Further, as another example of the second embodiment, the abnormality response processing (see FIG. 19) includes a firing stop processing (S1440) and an abnormality notification processing (S1445) according to the elapsed time by the timer counter T2 after receiving the release command. May be configured to selectively execute. Even in the abnormality handling process of this other example, as in the other example of the first embodiment, for example, the setting value N1 corresponding to 10 seconds, the setting value N2 corresponding to 20 seconds, and the setting value corresponding to 30 seconds. Set N3. Then, when the timer counter T2 reaches the set value N1 or N2, the firing stop processing (S1440) is skipped, the abnormality notification processing (S1445) is executed, and a warning symbol is displayed on the display screen of the unit display device 47. indicate. Further, when the timer counter T2 reaches the set value N3, the firing stop processing (S1440) and the abnormality notification processing (S1445) are executed to forcibly stop the firing of the game ball as in the second embodiment. In addition, symbols 141a, 141b, etc. indicating an operation abnormality are displayed (see FIG. 17). Even in another example of the second embodiment, if the ball entry detection signal is received before the set value N3 is reached, the warning symbol by the abnormality notification process is displayed and the display ends, as in the other example of the first embodiment described above. Further, it is preferable that the out-ball abnormality processing (S1450) is executed only when the set value N3 is reached. In addition, the number of set values and each time can be set as appropriate.

In the configurations of the first and second embodiments, the operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side is verified based on the non-detection of the game ball only by the count switch 14a of the large winning opening 14. Not limited to this, it is also possible to verify the operation abnormality based on the non-detection of the start port switches 11a and 12a and the normal winning port switch 15a. For example, the operation abnormality may be verified based on the non-detection of the game ball only by the first start port switch 11a or the second start port switch 12a, or the non-game ball by the normal winning opening switch 15a only. The operation abnormality may be verified based on the detection. Further, the operation abnormality may be verified based on the fact that all or any one or more of the count switch 14a, the start port switches 11a and 12a, and the normal winning port switch 15a are not detected.

Further, in the configurations of the first and second embodiments, since the out port switch 16a for detecting the game ball entering the out port 16 is connected to the main control device 80, the jackpot game is in progress. The operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side may be verified based on the non-detection of the game ball by the out port switch 16a. In this case, the verification may be performed based on the non-detection of the game ball only by the out port switch 16a, or the above-mentioned count switch 14a, start port switches 11a, 12a, normal winning port switch 15a, and The verification may be performed based on the fact that all or any one or more of the out port switches 16a are not detected. Further, in the configuration in which the non-detection of the game ball by the out port switch 16a is set as the condition for the verification, S1225 and S1240 of the abnormality handling process (FIG. 15) in Example 1 and the abnormality handling process in Example 2 (FIG. 2). 19) S1435 and S1450 can be omitted.

Further, in the configuration of the first embodiment, in the abnormality response process (FIG. 15), when the affirmative determination is made in S1240, the launch stop process (S1245) is immediately performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the affirmative determination is made in S1240. In this case, the player may be urged to shoot the game ball aiming at the big winning opening 14, and if there is still no ball, the firing stop process may be performed. The same may be applied to the abnormality handling process (FIG. 19) of the second embodiment.

Further, the configurations of Examples 1 and 2 are such that the operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side is verified based on the non-detection of the game ball by the count switch 14a during the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to verify the operation abnormality in a game state other than the big hit game (a game state in which the big winning opening is closed). In the configuration implemented in this gaming state, the frame control device 81 is on the main control device 80 side based on non-detection by any of the start port switches 11a and 12a, the normal winning port switch 15a, and the out port switch 16a described above. Verify the malfunction. Then, the time for determining the non-detection of the game ball by each of these switches is set to a time longer (for example, 1 minute, 3 minutes, etc.) than the time (for example, 10 seconds) set in the configuration during the jackpot game. .. This is because the frequency with which the player fires the game ball varies in a game state other than the jackpot game.

Further, in the configurations of the first and second embodiments, in the case of an operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side, the firing of the game ball is forcibly stopped and the occurrence of the operation abnormality is notified. Not limited to this, only one of the stop firing of the game ball and the notification of the operation abnormality may be performed. Further, the notification of the operation abnormality is not limited to the display on the unit display device 47, but can also be performed by the display on the effect symbol display device 6. Further, it is also possible to notify the operation abnormality by a predetermined notification sound by the speaker 66 or a predetermined notification light by the lamp 65. When the effect symbol display device 6, the speaker 66, and the lamp 65 are used for notification, the frame control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83 need to be arranged so as to be communicable.

Further, the above-mentioned Example 3 is for verifying whether or not there is an operation abnormality on the main control device 80 side in a non-gaming state in which the player is not playing a game. Therefore, the above-mentioned Example 1 or It can also be combined with Example 2. According to the configuration combined in this way, the operation abnormality can be verified both in the non-game state and during the big hit game, so that the effects of both Examples 1 and 2 and Example 3 are exhibited. , The effect of preventing the disadvantage of the player can be remarkably improved.

In addition to the independent configurations of the above-mentioned alternative examples, it is naturally possible to combine a plurality of alternative examples.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
2 Game board 3 Game area 11 First start port (ball entry port, start port)
12 Second start port (ball entry port, start port)
14 Grand prize opening (winning opening)
14a Count switch 15 Normal winning opening (winning opening)
16 Out port 31 Launcher 80 Main controller 81 Frame controller

Claims (5)

A launching device that launches a game ball into a game area provided with at least an entry port, a winning opening, and an out opening that allow the game ball to enter.
A main control device that executes and controls a special game that opens a predetermined winning opening when the game ball enters the entry opening.
In a ball game machine provided with a frame control device for driving and controlling the launching device,
The main control device and the frame control device are arranged so as to be able to communicate from the main control device to the frame control device in only one direction.
The main controller
An entry detection means provided at at least one of the entry opening, the winning opening, and the out opening to detect the entry of a game ball, and
At least during the execution of the special game, if the ball entry detection means does not detect the entry of the game ball for a predetermined time, the abnormality transmission means for transmitting a predetermined ball entry abnormality signal to the frame control device. With
The frame control device is
A launch abnormality detecting means for detecting a launch abnormality of a game ball by the launch device, and
When the ball entry abnormality signal is received from the main control device and the launch abnormality detecting means does not detect the launch abnormality of the game ball, a predetermined abnormality handling process corresponding to the operation abnormality on the main control device side is performed. A ball game machine characterized in that it is provided with means for dealing with abnormalities to be executed. A launching device that launches a game ball into a game area provided with a start port, a normal winning port, a large winning opening, and an out opening that allow the game ball to enter.
A main control device that executes and controls a special game that opens the big winning opening when a winning / failing lottery is performed with the entry of the game ball into the starting opening and the result of the winning / failing lottery is successful.
In a ball game machine provided with a frame control device for driving and controlling the launching device,
The main control device and the frame control device are arranged so as to be able to communicate from the main control device to the frame control device in only one direction.
The main controller
A ball entry detection means provided at least at least one of the start port, the normal winning opening, the large winning opening, and the out opening, and detecting the entry of a game ball.
At least during the execution of the special game, if the ball entry detection means does not detect the entry of the game ball for a predetermined time, the abnormality transmission means for transmitting a predetermined ball entry abnormality signal to the frame control device. With
The frame control device is
A launch abnormality detecting means for detecting a launch abnormality of a game ball by the launch device, and
When the ball entry abnormality signal is received from the main control device and the launch abnormality detecting means does not detect the launch abnormality of the game ball, a predetermined abnormality handling process corresponding to the operation abnormality on the main control device side is performed. A ball game machine characterized in that it is provided with means for dealing with abnormalities to be executed. The ball entry detection means is provided at the big winning opening,
The abnormal transmission means outputs an abnormal ball entry signal when the ball entry detecting means does not detect the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening for a predetermined time while the large winning opening in the special game is open. The ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the ball is transmitted to the frame control device. The second or third aspect of the present invention, wherein the abnormality response process executed by the abnormality response means of the frame control device includes a launch stop process content for forcibly stopping the launch of the game ball by the launch device. Bullet game machine. A launcher that launches a game ball into the game area,
A special winning / failing lottery is performed triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting port provided in the game area, and when the result of the winning / failing lottery is a win, the large winning opening provided in the game area is opened. The main control device that executes and controls the game,
In a ball game machine provided with a frame control device for driving and controlling the launching device,
The main control device and the frame control device are arranged so as to be able to communicate from the main control device to the frame control device in only one direction.
The main controller
A ball entry detection means for detecting the entry of a game ball into the large winning opening, and
Each time the ball entry detection means detects the entry of a game ball, the entry ball detection signal is transmitted to the frame control device, and the entry signal transmission means.
It is provided with an opening signal transmitting means for transmitting a large winning opening opening signal indicating the opening of the large winning opening to the frame control device.
The frame control device is
A launch abnormality detecting means for detecting a launch abnormality of a game ball by the launch device, and
When the ball entry detection signal is not received for a predetermined time and the launch abnormality detecting means does not detect the launch abnormality during the opening of the grand prize opening indicated by the reception of the large winning opening opening signal, the said. A ball game machine provided with an abnormality response means for executing a predetermined abnormality response process corresponding to an operation abnormality on the main controller side.

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