JP2005230198A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the effective surveyance of the game status on the game machines. <P>SOLUTION: The game balls flow into the major prize winning slot 121 of an electric role device 120 and when the detection signal is outputted from a major prize winning slot sensor 153, an imaging device 140 is actuated to photograph the route on which the game balls within the electric role device 120 move, and the information on the images captured by the imaging device 140 is shown on a display device 130. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that monitors a gaming state.

In a game machine, for example, a pachinko machine, a ball inflow device (for example, a first type) having a special prize port and a general prize port through which a game ball flowing in from an opening (inlet) opened and closed by an opening / closing member can be entered. There are known pachinko machines having a large winning device for a pachinko machine and an electric accessory device for a second type pachinko machine). In such a pachinko machine, the privilege given to the player is different depending on whether the game ball flowing into the ball inflow device from the opening enters the special winning opening or the general winning opening. Has been. For this reason, the player is very interested in the movement state (movement trajectory) of the game ball that has flowed into the ball inflow device, in particular, the state of entering the special winning opening. However, it may be difficult for the player who is playing the game to visually recognize the state where the game ball that has flowed into the ball inflow device enters the special winning opening.
Therefore, while providing a camera that captures an area in which the game ball that has flowed into the ball inflow device moves, and by displaying imaging information captured by the camera on the display device, the movement state of the game ball that has flowed into the ball inflow device can be determined. A pachinko machine configured to be visible has been proposed. (See Patent Document 1)
JP 2003-117166 A

However, in this conventional pachinko machine, the camera always captures and displays on the display device the imaging information of the area in which the game ball that has flowed into the ball inflow device moves.
As described above, the conventional pachinko machine captures the area where the game ball that has flowed into the ball inflow device moves with the camera even when the game ball has not flowed into the ball inflow device. It cannot be said that the moving state, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine is effectively monitored. In particular, when displaying the moving area of the game ball captured by the camera on the display device, the moving area of the game ball in the ball inflow device is displayed on the display device even when the game ball is not flowing into the ball inflow device. Therefore, the effect of giving the player a sense of expectation is reduced by displaying the moving state of the game ball in the ball inflow device (particularly, the state of entering the special winning opening).
Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can effectively monitor the gaming state of the gaming machine.

A first aspect of the present invention for solving the above problem is a gaming machine as set forth in claim 1.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 includes an imaging device that images a path along which a game ball moves in a ball inflow device having a plurality of areas into which a game ball can enter due to establishment of a predetermined condition. ing.
Here, as the “predetermined condition”, a condition in which the game ball is highly likely to move in the ball inflow device when the condition is satisfied is used. For example, the operation of a sensor that detects that a game ball has flowed into the ball inflow device (a detection signal is output from the sensor) can be used as the predetermined condition.
In addition, the “ball inflow device” only needs to have an inflow part (for example, a big prize opening) into which a game ball flows and a plurality of areas into which the game ball can enter, and the inflow part and the area are configured integrally. It may be made, and may be constituted separately. The “ball inflow device” typically corresponds to a so-called “first-type pachinko machine” prize-winning device or an “second-type pachinko machine” electric accessory device.
In addition, the “region in which a game ball can enter” includes a gate through which the game ball passes.
In addition, the “imaging device that captures a path along which the game ball in the ball inflow device moves” refers to, for example, at least a path through which a game ball that has flowed into the ball inflow device passes, preferably a path that enters a predetermined region. An imaging device arranged to image a part corresponds.
Further, “the establishment of the predetermined condition” may be determined by the imaging device, or may be determined by another device (for example, the main control unit). When the other device determines, the imaging device can determine whether a predetermined condition is satisfied by inputting a signal from the other device.

  If the gaming machine according to claim 1 is used, when a predetermined condition is established, the imaging device captures a path along which the game ball in the ball inflow device moves. That is, the gaming state of the gaming machine can be effectively monitored. Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the imaging information of the moving path of the game ball in the ball inflow device is displayed on the display device, so that an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation by displaying the moving state of the game ball is provided. Can be increased.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
The configuration of the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 100 that is one of gaming machines. FIG. 1 is a front view of the game board 111 of the pachinko machine 100, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electrical circuit of the pachinko machine 100.
The pachinko machine 100 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a so-called “second-type pachinko machine”.

In the game area 112 formed on the surface of the game board 111 of the pachinko machine 100, the second type start ports 113 and 114 and the electric accessory device 120 are arranged. In the present embodiment, one second type starting port 113 is arranged, and two second type starting ports 114 are arranged on the left and right sides thereof. In the game area 112, other prize openings, windmills, nails, and the like are arranged.
Then, a start port sensor 151 that detects that a game ball has entered (wins) the second type start port 113, and a start port that detects that a game ball has entered (wins) the second type start port 114. A sensor 152 is provided.

The electric accessory device 120 has a pair of left and right big prize ports 121 and a big prize port opening / closing member (blade) 122 that opens and closes these big prize ports 121 at the top. In FIG. 1, a state where the special winning opening / closing member 122 is located at the open position where the special winning opening 121 is opened is indicated by a solid line, and a state where the special winning opening 121 is closed is indicated by a broken line.
The big winning opening / closing member 122 opens and closes when a game ball enters the second type starting opening 113 or 114 or enters a special winning opening 128 provided in the electric accessory device 120. For example, when the game ball enters the second type starting port 113, the big prize opening opening / closing member 122 opens and closes twice, and when the game ball enters the second type starting port 114, the big winning port The opening / closing member 122 is opened and closed once. Also, the game winning ball opening / closing member 122 is opened by the game ball entering the second type starting port 113 or 114, and the game ball that has flowed into the game winning game port 121 when the game winning game port 121 is opened. When the player enters the special winning opening 128, a big hit gaming state is entered and a plurality of rounds are sequentially executed. In each round, the special prize opening / closing member 122 is opened and closed.
A big prize opening sensor 153 for detecting a game ball flowing into the big prize opening 121 is provided. In the present embodiment, the big prize opening sensor 153 is provided corresponding to the left and right big prize opening 121.

In addition, the electric accessory device 120 has a winning room 125.
The winning room 125 has an opening 126, a floor plate (rolling plate) 127, a special winning port 128. A general winning opening 129 is provided. In the present embodiment, the floor board 127 is disposed so as to be inclined downward from the rear side (game board 111 side) toward the front side (player side). The opening 126 is disposed at the central portion on the upstream side (rear side) of the floor board 127, the special winning opening 128 is disposed at the central section on the downstream side (front side) of the floor board 127, and the general winning opening 129 is disposed on the floor board. It is arranged on both the left and right sides of the special prize opening 128 on the downstream side of 127. It should be noted that the electric accessory device 120 includes a guide portion that includes a guide passage, a holding device, a sorting device, a shelf member, and the like (all not shown) for guiding the game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening 122 to the opening 126. Is provided. The configuration of the electric accessory device 120, for example, the configuration of the path through which the game ball that has flowed into the grand prize opening 121 enters the special prize opening 128 or the general prize opening 129, and the number and configuration of the special prize opening 128 or the general prize opening 129. The configuration in which the grand prize opening 121, the special prize opening 128, and the general prize opening 129 are formed integrally or separately can be variously changed.
A special prize opening sensor 154 is provided for detecting that the game ball discharged from the opening 126 has entered (wins) the special prize opening 128. The special winning opening 128 and the special winning opening sensor 154 may be referred to as a V winning opening and a V winning sensor.

Further, in the electric accessory device 120, a path (preferably, a special winning opening) where the game balls discharged from the opening 126 roll on the floor board 127 and enter the special winning opening 128 or the general winning opening 129. An image pickup device (for example, a CCD camera) 140 capable of picking up an image of a path entering the ball 128 is provided. In the present embodiment, the imaging device 140 is disposed on the ceiling portion of the winning room 125.
The imaging device 140 is provided with an imaging device drive unit 70 (see FIG. 2) for adjusting the imaging direction of the imaging device 140. In the present embodiment, the imaging device 140 is used for imaging a path (region) on which the game ball on the floor board 127 in the electric accessory device 140 rolls and a player playing a game on the gaming machine 100. . For this reason, the image pickup device drive unit 70 sets the image pickup direction of the image pickup device 140 to at least the direction in which the game ball on the floor board 127 in the electric accessory device 120 rolls and the game machine 100. It is comprised so that adjustment in the direction which images the player who is playing a game is carried out.
It should be noted that the focus of the imaging device 140 is when the route (area) on which the game ball on the floor board 127 in the electric accessory device 140 rolls is imaged and when the player who is playing the game with the gaming machine 100 is imaged. When it is necessary to adjust the distance (focus), it is preferable to provide a focal length adjustment unit so as to operate the imaging device driving unit 70 and to operate the focal length adjustment unit. Of course, an imaging device having an automatic focal length adjustment unit can be used as the imaging device 140.

The gaming machine 100 is provided with a display device 130 such as a liquid crystal display device.
In the present embodiment, the player is provided on the rear side (game board side) of the electric accessory device 120 so that the player can visually recognize the image information. Note that the display device 130 can be disposed in various other locations. For example, it can be arranged on the front side (player side) of the winning room 125. In this case, it is preferable to use a display device (for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display device) through which the player can see through the winning room 125 as the display device 130.

By the way, when the game ball that has flowed into the electric accessory device 120 rolls on the floor board 127, the game ball 100 is changed by changing the trajectory of the game ball by hitting or shaking the game machine 100. Injustice to enter 128 may be performed.
When such fraud is performed, the gaming machine 100 vibrates. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 is struck or shaken so that it can be detected that the fraud may be performed or the fraud has been performed. A vibration sensor 156 that detects the vibration is provided in the gaming machine 100. As the vibration sensor 156, various known vibration sensors such as a strain sensor for detecting strain due to vibration can be used.
Here, the movement trajectory of the game ball rolling on the floor board 127 of the electric accessory device 120 is changed by the vibration of the floor board 127. Therefore, the vibration sensor 156 is preferably disposed on the floor plate 127 on which the game ball rolls, that is, on the path along which the game ball moves.
Since the floor board 127 on which the game ball rolls is attached to the electric accessory device 120, the vibration state (vibration level, etc.) of the floor board 127 and the electric accessory device 120 is substantially equal. For this reason, the vibration sensor 156 may be disposed in the electric accessory device 120 (including the inside of the electric accessory device 120 and the case). Further, when the gaming machine 100 is hit or shaken, the player often pulls or pushes a ball tray (an upper tray or a lower tray) that holds game balls. For this reason, the vibration sensor 156 may be disposed in the vicinity of the ball dish where there is a high possibility that vibration will be applied. Further, when the gaming machine 100 is hit or shaken, the glass provided on the front side of the gaming board is likely to vibrate. For this reason, the vibration sensor 156 may be disposed on a glass portion (including glass and a glass frame supporting the glass). Needless to say, the vibration sensor 156 only needs to be able to detect vibration generated by hitting or shaking the gaming machine 100 and can be disposed at an appropriate position of the gaming machine 100.

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured mainly with a main control unit (main control unit) 10. The main control unit 10 is provided with a processing circuit (CPU), a storage circuit (ROM, RAM, etc.), an input interface circuit, an output interface circuit, and the like.
Various input signals are input to the main control unit 10. For example, detection signals from the start opening sensors 151 and 152, the special winning opening sensor 153, the special winning opening sensor 154, the vibration sensor 156, and the like are input as appropriate.
The main control unit 10 outputs a command signal and a control signal based on an input signal, a control program stored in the storage circuit, and the like. For example, the display control unit 20 that controls display information of the display device 130, the sound control unit 30 that controls the sound generated by the speaker 31, the lamp control unit 40 that controls the lighting of the lamp 41, and the prize ball that executes the payout of prize balls A command signal is output to the prize ball control unit 50 or the like that controls the device 51, and a prize winning port driving unit (for example, a solenoid) 60 that drives the prize winning opening and closing member 122, and imaging that controls the imaging direction of the imaging device 140. A control signal is output to the device drive unit 70 and the like.
Note that the main control unit 10 transmits game information related to games such as the number of occurrences of jackpot game states, illegal information related to illegal games, and the like to a management device (also referred to as a hall computer) provided in the game store.

In the present embodiment, the electric accessory device 120 corresponds to the “ball inflow device” of the present invention, and the special winning port 154 and the general winning port 156 are in “a plurality of areas in which game balls can enter” according to the present invention. Correspondingly, the special prize opening 154 corresponds to the “predetermined area” of the present invention, the big prize opening 121 corresponds to the “inflow portion of the ball inflow device” of the present invention, and the big prize opening opening / closing member (blade) 122 Corresponding to the “opening / closing member that opens and closes the inflow portion of the ball inflow device” of the present invention, the big prize opening sensor 153 corresponds to the “inflow detection device” of the present invention, and the vibration sensor 156 corresponds to the “vibration detection device” of the present invention. The imaging device 140 corresponds to the “imaging device” of the present invention, the display device 130 corresponds to the “display device” of the present invention, and the drive unit for the imaging device 70 corresponds to the “adjustment device” of the present invention. To do.
The jackpot gaming state generated when the game ball enters the special winning opening 154 corresponds to the “specific gaming state” of the present invention, and the detection signal is output from the big winning hole sensor 153 of the present invention. This corresponds to “satisfaction of a predetermined condition”.

The operation of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment having the above configuration will be described below.
First, an outline of the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, since the game ball does not enter the special prize opening 154 unless the game ball flows into the electric accessory device 120, the game ball flows into the electric accessory device 120. (For example, a detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153) is used as a predetermined condition, and the imaging device 140 is operated due to the establishment of the predetermined condition. The route along which the machine moves is imaged. When the game ball is moving on the route, the moving state (movement trajectory) of the game ball is imaged. Then, the path (the movement trajectory of the game ball) taken by the gaming machine in the electric accessory device 120 captured by the imaging device 140 is displayed on the display device 130.
In addition, the illegal act of causing the gaming machine 100 to vibrate and causing the gaming ball to enter the special prize opening 128 is performed in a state where the gaming ball is moving in the electric accessory device 120. It flowed into the device 120 (for example, a detection signal was output from the big prize opening sensor 153), and a vibration occurred in the gaming machine 100 (for example, a detection signal was output from the vibration sensor 156). Therefore, the imaging direction of the imaging device 140 is changed from the direction of the path along which the gaming machine in the electric accessory device 120 moves to the direction of the player playing the game on the gaming machine 100, and the player is imaged. To do. In this case, it is possible to image a player who is playing an illegal game or who may be playing an illegal game.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.
In the following, the display device 130 displays no display information or standby information when no game ball flows into the electric accessory device 120 (when no detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153). Is displayed, and when the game ball flows into the electric accessory device 120 (when a detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153), the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 imaged by the imaging device 140 is displayed. It is assumed that the path (area) to be moved is displayed and display information for the jackpot gaming state is displayed when the jackpot gaming state occurs (when the detection signal is output from the special prize opening sensor 154). Even during the big hit game, the moving path (movement area) of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 can be displayed on the display device 130.

The game balls injected into the game area 112 of the game board 111 by the launch handle flow down the game area 112 while changing the flow down mode by nails, windmills, or the like.
When the game ball flows into the second type start port 113 or 114, the game ball is detected by the start port sensor 151 or 152. As a result, a detection signal from the start port sensor 151 or 152 is sent to the main control unit 10.
When the detection signal from the start port sensor 151 or 152 is input, the main control unit 10 outputs a command signal to the prize ball control unit 50, and the number of prize balls corresponding to the second type start port 113 or 114 is displayed. The prize ball device 51 is paid out.
At the same time, the main control unit 10 outputs a control signal to the special winning opening driving unit 60 to open / close the special winning opening / closing member 122 to open / close the special winning opening 121. In the present embodiment, when the start opening sensor 151 outputs a detection signal, the big winning opening opening / closing member 122 is opened and closed twice, and when the start opening sensor 152 outputs a detection signal, the large winning opening opening / closing member 122 is opened once. Open and close. When the big prize opening / closing member 122 is in the open position, the big prize opening 121 is opened, and the inflow of game balls into the electric accessory device 10 is allowed. On the other hand, when the big prize opening / closing member 122 is in the closed position, the big prize opening 121 is closed, and the inflow of the game ball into the electric accessory device 10 is restricted.
The time (opening time or closing time) for opening / closing the big prize opening opening / closing member 122 is predetermined.

If a game ball flows into the big prize opening 121 when the big prize opening opening / closing member 122 is in the open position, the gaming ball is detected by the big prize opening sensor 153. As a result, a detection signal from the special prize opening sensor 153 is sent to the main control unit 10.
When the detection signal from the special prize opening sensor 153 is input, the main control unit 10 determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and outputs a control signal to the imaging device 140 to operate it. In addition, the imaging information captured by the imaging device 140 is output to the display control unit 20, and the imaging information captured by the imaging device 140 is displayed on the display device 130.
Thereby, imaging information of the moving path of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 is displayed on the display device 130 due to establishment of a predetermined condition.
Here, the maximum time until the game ball that has flowed into the big prize opening 121 of the electric accessory device 120 enters the special prize opening 128 or the general prize opening 129 is determined by the configuration of the electric accessory device 120 or the like. ing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the detection signal from the big prize opening sensor 153 is inputted, the main control unit 10 enters the special winning opening 128 or the general winning opening 129 with the game ball flowing into the big prize opening 121. The imaging device 140 is operated for a predetermined time corresponding to the maximum time until the ball is shot, and imaging information captured by the imaging device 140 is displayed on the display device 130. Note that if the detection signal from the big prize opening sensor 153 is input within a predetermined time after the operation of the imaging device 140 is started, the operation of the imaging device 140 and the operation until the predetermined time elapses after the detection signal is input. The display on the display device 130 of the imaging information captured by the imaging device 140 is extended.
Further, when the detection signal from the big prize opening sensor 153 is inputted, the main control unit 10 outputs a command signal to the winning ball control part 50, and the number of prize balls corresponding to the big prize opening 121 is awarded to the prize ball device. Pay out from 51.

The game ball that has flowed into the grand prize winning port 121 is guided to the opening 126 by the guiding part, and rolls (flows down) from the opening 126 toward the special winning hole 128 or the general winning hole 129 on the floor plate 127.
At this time, since the imaging device 140 is in operation, the imaging device 140 captures a state in which the game ball discharged from the opening 126 rolls on the floor plate 127 toward the special winning opening 128 or the general winning opening 129. Is displayed on the display device 130.
FIG. 3 shows a state in which the game ball 160 discharged from the opening 126 rolls on the floor board 127 and enters the special winning opening 128 or the general winning opening 129 at normal times.
Solid lines A <b> 1 to A <b> 3 in FIG. 3 indicate the movement state (movement locus) of the game ball 160 at the normal time. For example, the game ball 160 discharged from the opening 126 in the direction indicated by the arrow a1 enters the special winning opening 128 along the movement locus indicated by the solid line A1. In addition, the game ball 160 discharged from the opening 126 in the direction indicated by the arrow a2 or the arrow a3 enters the general winning opening 129 along the movement locus indicated by the solid line A2 or A3.
FIG. 4 shows an example of the imaging information of the imaging device 140 (that is, the movement trajectory of the game ball 160) displayed on the display device 130 at the normal time. FIG. 4 shows a movement state in which the game ball 160 is discharged from the opening 126 in the direction of the arrow a1 and enters the special winning opening 128 along the movement locus A4.

When the game ball 160 enters the special prize opening 128, a detection signal from the special prize opening sensor 154 is input to the main control unit 10, and the pachinko machine 100 enters a big hit gaming state. In the jackpot gaming state, a special gaming state called a round is executed a set number of times. In the round, for example, unless the conditions for transition to the next round are satisfied, the special prize opening / closing member 122 is opened / closed a predetermined number of times, or a predetermined number of game balls flow into the electric accessory device 120. This is continued until one of the above conditions is satisfied (until a predetermined expiration condition is satisfied). On the other hand, when the transition condition to the next round is satisfied during the round, for example, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 128, the process proceeds to the next round.
Such a jackpot gaming state is executed only when the game ball 160 enters the special winning opening 128, and is not executed when the game ball 160 enters the general winning opening 129. That is, the privilege given to the player is different depending on whether the game ball 160 has entered the special winning opening 128 or the general winning opening 129.
The main control unit 10 outputs a command signal to the sound control unit 30 or the lamp control unit 40 when the detection signal from the special prize opening sensor 154 is input and executes the jackpot gaming state, and the speaker 31 or the like. The lamp 41 generates effect sound and effect light during the big hit game.

By the way, as described above, when the game ball 160 discharged from the opening 126 is moving along the movement trajectory entering the general winning opening 129, by hitting or shaking the gaming machine 100, There is a case where fraud in which the movement trajectory of the game ball 160 is changed to enter the special winning opening 128 is performed.
FIG. 3 shows a state in which the game ball 160 discharged from the opening 126 enters the special winning opening 128 by fraud.
The broken lines B2 and B3 in FIG. 3 are movement trajectories of the game ball 160 at the time of fraud. For example, the game ball 160 discharged from the opening 126 in the direction indicated by the arrow a2 or a3 moves along the movement locus A2 or A3 in the normal state. On the other hand, when an illegal act of hitting or shaking the gaming machine 100 is performed while moving along the movement locus A2 or A3, the movement moves along the movement locus indicated by the chain line B2 or B3, for example. , Enter the special prize opening 128.

In this case, when the gaming machine 100 vibrates by hitting or shaking the gaming machine 100, a detection signal from the vibration sensor 156 is sent to the main control unit 10.
The main control unit 10 is in a state where the game ball is moving in the electric accessory device 120, for example, the predetermined time after the detection signal from the big prize opening sensor 153 is inputted (the game ball is put in the big prize opening 121. If the detection signal from the vibration sensor 156 is input during the period from the inflow to the time corresponding to the maximum time until input to the special winning opening 128 or the general winning opening 129), an illegal game is performed. It is determined that there is a possibility that the game has been interrupted or illegally played, and a control signal is output to the image pickup device drive unit 70. As a result, the imaging device drive unit 70 plays the game in the gaming machine 100 from the direction in which the game ball on the floor board 127 of the electric accessory device 120 rolls in the imaging direction of the imaging device 140. Control in the direction of the person.
In addition, the main control unit 10 performs fraud when a detection signal is input from the vibration sensor 156 after a predetermined time elapses after the detection signal from the special prize opening sensor 153 is input. Fraud detection information indicating that there is a possibility of being fraudulent or being fraudulent and imaging information of a player imaged by the imaging device 140 is transmitted to the management device (hall computer) or the like as fraudulent information. Note that the imaging information of the player imaged by the imaging device 140 may be displayed on the display device 130.
It is preferable that the time for imaging the player by the imaging device 140 is a predetermined time. In this case, the imaging device drive unit 70 controls the imaging direction of the imaging device 140 to the direction of the floor plate 127 of the electric accessory device 120 when a certain time has elapsed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, due to the fact that the game ball has flowed into the electrically-powered accessory device 120 (the detection signal has been output from the big prize opening sensor 153), the imaging device 140 causes the electrically The moving state of the game ball, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine is effective in order to capture the path (the state where the game ball enters the special prize opening 128 or the general prize opening 129) along which the game ball moves in the physical device 120. Can be monitored.
In addition, since the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 moves on the display device 130 due to the game ball flowing into the electric accessory device 120, the display of the movement state of the game ball is performed. The effect of giving a sense of expectation to the player can be enhanced.
Furthermore, because the game ball has flowed into the electric equipment device and the gaming machine is vibrating, the player who is playing a game on the gaming machine is imaged by the imaging device, so that an illegal game can be performed. It is possible to effectively monitor the player who may be playing or playing an illegal game, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine.

In the first embodiment, the inside of the electric accessory device 120 by the imaging device 140 due to the fact that the game ball has flowed into the electric accessory device 120 (the detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153). The imaging of the path along which the game ball moves (the moving state of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120) is started and the imaging information is displayed on the display device 130. The imaging information captured by the imaging device 140 due to the fact that the gaming ball has flowed into the electric accessory device 120 while imaging the path along which the game ball moves is always executed (the imaging device 140 is always operated). The display on the display device 130 can be started.
Hereinafter, due to the establishment of a predetermined condition, imaging information of an imaging device that images a path along which the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 moves is displayed on the display device, and a detection signal from the vibration sensor 156 is displayed. A second embodiment in which a player is imaged by the imaging device 140 due to the output of the above will be described.
In this embodiment, the configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be used.
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 10 outputs a control signal to the imaging device 140 when the gaming machine 100 is operated (when the power is turned on) or the launch lever is operated, for example, and the imaging device 140 is in an operating state. And
When the detection signal from the big prize opening sensor 153 is input as the game ball flows into the big prize opening 121 of the electric accessory device 120, the main control unit 10 takes the electric image picked up by the imaging device 140. Imaging information of a path along which the game ball in the accessory device 120 moves (movement state of the game ball) is output to the display control unit 20 and displayed on the display device 130.
Further, when the detection signal from the vibration sensor 156 is input until the predetermined time elapses after the detection signal from the special prize opening sensor 153 is input, the main control unit 10 drives the imaging device. A control signal is output to the unit 70 to adjust the imaging direction of the imaging device 140 to the player's direction.

Also in the present embodiment, the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 is caused by the flow of the game ball into the electric accessory device 120, for example, the output of the detection signal from the big prize sensor 153. Is displayed on the display device 130 (the moving state of the game ball).
For this reason, the moving state of the game ball, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine can be effectively monitored. In addition, the display of the moving state of the game ball can enhance the effect of giving the player a sense of expectation.
Furthermore, because the game ball has flowed into the electric accessory device 120 and the gaming machine vibrates, the player who is playing a game on the gaming machine is imaged by the imaging device 140. It is possible to effectively monitor the game state of a player who is playing a game or who may be playing an illegal game, that is, a gaming machine.

In the first and second embodiments, an image of a player who is playing a game on a gaming machine due to the fact that the gaming ball has flowed into the electric accessory device 120 and the gaming machine is vibrating. Although the image is picked up by the apparatus, the process of picking up an image of a player who is playing a game on the gaming machine can be omitted.
Hereinafter, a third embodiment in which imaging information of a route along which a game ball in the electric accessory device 120 moves due to establishment of a predetermined condition is displayed on the display device 130 will be described. For example, the method of the first embodiment or the method of the second embodiment may be used as a method for causing the display device 130 to display the imaging information of the path along which the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 moves. it can.
In this embodiment, the configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be used, but the imaging device drive unit 70 and the vibration sensor 157 can be omitted.
In the present embodiment, when a game ball flows into the electric accessory device 120 and a detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153, as in the first embodiment, The imaging device 140 that images the path along which the game ball moves is activated, and the imaging information captured by the imaging device 140 is displayed on the display device 130, or the imaging device 140 captures images as in the second embodiment. The imaging information of the route along which the game ball in the electric accessory device 10 moves is displayed on the display device 130.
During normal operation, the display device 130 displays the moving state (moving locus) of the game ball 160 as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the game machine 160 is struck or shaken while the game ball 160 is being transferred on the floor 127 of the electric accessory device 120, the movement trajectory of the game machine 160 is changed, that is, in the case of an illegal game. On the display device 130, for example, the movement state (movement locus) of the game ball 160 as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. In FIG. 5, the game ball 160 is discharged from the opening 126 in the direction of the arrow a3. However, the gaming machine 100 is hit or shaken while rolling the floor board 127, and moved to the special prize opening 128 along the movement trajectory B4. It shows the state of entering the ball.

Also in the present embodiment, due to the fact that the game ball has flowed into the electric accessory device 120 (the detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153), the imaging device 140 causes the electric accessory device 120 to The route along which the game sphere moves (the moving state of the game sphere) is imaged, and the imaging information of the imaging device is displayed on the display device 130, or the route along which the game sphere moves in the electric accessory device 120 (game sphere). The imaging information of the imaging device 140 that is capturing the (moving state) is displayed on the display device 130.
For this reason, the moving state of the game ball, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine can be effectively monitored. In addition, the display of the moving state of the game ball can enhance the effect of giving the player a sense of expectation.

In the first to third embodiments, the moving state of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 is monitored by imaging the path through which the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 moves with the imaging device 140. The method of monitoring the moving state of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 is not limited to this.
As a method for monitoring the movement state of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120, a fourth embodiment using a position detection device that detects the position of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 and outputs a position detection signal is used. A form is demonstrated below.
In the present embodiment, the configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 can be used, but the imaging device 140 and the imaging device drive unit 70 can be omitted, and the position of the game ball in the electric accessory device 10 can be omitted. Is provided (see FIG. 2).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the game ball 160 discharged from the opening 126 of the electric accessory device 120 rolls on the floor board 127 and enters the special winning opening 128 or the general winning opening 129. A position sensor 157 that detects the position of the game ball 160 and outputs a position detection signal is provided on a route (area) to be played. The position sensor 157 includes, for example, position sensor units a1 to a8, b1 to b8, and c1 to c8. As the position sensor 157, for example, a position sensor constituted by individual position sensor units a1 to a8, b1 to b8, c1 to c8 can be used, or the position sensor units a1 to a8, b1 to b8, c1 to c1. A sheet-like position sensor provided with c8 can also be used.
In addition, when a game ball discharged from the opening 126 rolls on the floor board 127 into the storage device, for example, the storage device of the display control unit 20, and enters the special winning opening 128 or the general winning opening 129, Display pattern for displaying the movement state of the gaming machine 160 corresponding to the output pattern (output order) of the position detection signals from the position sensor units a1 to a8, b1 to b8, and c1 to c8 of the position sensor 157 on the display device 130. Remember. In this case, in order to reduce the storage capacity of the storage device without reducing the display speed, for example, fixed background image information for displaying the floor board 127, the special prize opening 128 and the general prize opening 129, and the floor board 127 are displayed. It is preferable to store movement pattern image information corresponding to the various movement patterns (the normal movement pattern and the illegal movement pattern) of the game ball 160 above.

  In the present embodiment, the electric accessory device 120 corresponds to the “ball inflow device” of the present invention, and the special winning port 128 and the general winning port 129 are included in “a plurality of areas in which game balls can enter” according to the present invention. Correspondingly, the special prize opening 128 corresponds to the “predetermined area” of the present invention, the big prize opening sensor 153 corresponds to the “inflow detection device” of the present invention, and the position sensors 157 (a1 to a8, b1 to b8, c1 to c8) correspond to the “position detecting device” of the present invention.

The operation of this embodiment will be described. Since the basic operation is the same as that of the first embodiment, it will be described in a simplified manner.
When the game ball flows into the second type start port 113 or 114 and the detection signal from the start port sensor 151 or 152 is input, the main control unit 10 outputs a control signal to the prize winning port drive unit 60. Then, the special prize opening / closing member 122 is opened and closed to open / close the special prize opening 121.
Further, when the game ball flows into the special winning opening 121 and the detection signal from the special winning opening sensor 153 is input, the main control unit 10 receives the position sensor 157, that is, the position sensor units a1 to a8, b1 to b1. Based on the output order of the position detection signals from b8, c1 to c8, the movement state (movement locus) of the game ball 160 on the floor board 127 is determined, and the movement pattern information corresponding to the determined movement state (movement locus) is commanded. The signal is output to the display control unit 20 as a signal. As the movement pattern information, information (for example, a4, b4) indicating the position sensor units a1 to a8, b1 to b8, and c1 to c8 that output the position detection signal may be used, and the output pattern of the position detection signal may be used. The pattern identification information (for example, the pattern number indicating the output pattern of a4 → b4) may be used. The display control unit 20 reads the movement pattern image information corresponding to the movement pattern information input as the command signal from the main control unit 10 and the background image information from the storage circuit and displays them on the display device 130.
For example, during normal operation, the movement pattern image information along the movement locus A4 (a4 → b4 → c4) as shown in FIG. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, movement pattern image information along the movement locus B <b> 4 (a <b> 7 → b <b> 7 → c <b> 6) is displayed on the display device 130 during the illegal game (when abnormal).
The operation after the game ball 160 enters the special winning opening 128 or the general winning opening 129 is the same as that in the first embodiment.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball is output from the position sensor 173 due to the flow of the game ball into the electric accessory device 120 (the detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153). Since the movement state (movement locus) of the game ball flowing into the electric accessory device 120 is determined based on the output order of the position detection signal of the game ball, the movement state of the game ball can be effectively monitored.
In addition, the movement state (movement trajectory) of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 corresponding to the output order of the detection signals from the position sensor 173 is attributed to the fact that the game ball has flowed into the electric accessory device 120. Since it is displayed on the display device 130, it is possible to enhance the effect of giving the player a sense of expectation by displaying the moving state of the gaming machine.

In the first to fourth embodiments, imaging information obtained by imaging the moving path of the game ball that has flowed into the electric accessory device 120 due to the game ball flowing into the electric accessory device 120 is displayed on the display device 130. Displayed or the movement state (movement trajectory) of the game ball corresponding to the output order of the position detection signal from the position sensor 157 is displayed on the display device 130, but the game ball has flowed into the electric accessory device 120. When the gaming machine 100 is struck or shaken, the movement path or movement state (movement locus) of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 is displayed on the display device 130, or the management device (hall It can also be configured to transmit to a computer.
For example, when a game ball flows into the electric accessory device 120 and a detection signal is output from the special prize opening sensor 153, imaging information of a moving path of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 by the imaging device 140 is obtained. The data is stored in the storage circuit of the main control unit 10 or the display control unit 20. Then, when the detection signal is output from the vibration sensor 156 before the predetermined time elapses after the detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153, the stored imaging information of the imaging device 140 (the big prize opening sensor) Imaging information from the time the detection signal is output from 153 is displayed on the display device 130.
Alternatively, when a game ball flows into the electric accessory device 120 and a detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153, the output order of the position detection signals from the position sensor 157 is changed to the main control unit 10 or the display control unit. The data is stored in 20 storage circuits. Then, when the detection signal is output from the vibration sensor 156 before the predetermined time has elapsed since the detection signal is output from the special winning opening sensor 153, the output order of the position detection signals from the stored position sensor 157 is output. Is displayed on the display device 130.
As a method for detecting that the gaming machine 100 has been hit or shaken, the position detection signal from the position sensor 157 is used instead of the method for detecting that the detection signal is output from the vibration sensor 156. A method of detecting based on the movement state (movement trajectory) of the game ball corresponding to the output order can also be used. For example, the movement trajectory of the game ball corresponding to the output order of the position detection signals is a normal movement trajectory (for example, a2 → b2 → b1 → c1 movement trajectory A2) and an abnormal (in an illegal game) movement trajectory (for example, , A2 → b2 → c2 → c3 movement trajectory B2).
In addition, when the display state of the game ball movement state (movement trajectory) corresponding to the imaging information of the imaging device or the output order of the position detection signal is displayed on the display device 130, the gaming machine 100 is hit or shaken. It is possible to set an arbitrary time after the time point at which is detected.
Furthermore, the range displayed on the display device 130 is, for example, from the time when a detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153 to the time when it is detected that the gaming machine 100 has been hit or shaken, or as a special prize. A range from the mouth sensor 154 to the time when a detection signal is output can be selected.
When such a configuration is used, the processing burden for displaying display information on the display device 130 can be reduced.

In addition to the fact that the game ball has flowed into the electric accessory device 120 and that the gaming machine 100 has been hit or shaken, the game ball has flowed into the special prize opening 128, so that The moving path or moving state (movement locus) of the game ball in the device 120 may be displayed on the display device 130 or transmitted to a management device (hall computer) or the like.
For example, when the detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153, the storage of the imaging information of the moving path of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 or the output order of the position detection signal from the position sensor 157 is started. Then, when the detection signal is output from the vibration sensor 156 and the special winning opening sensor 154 before the predetermined time has elapsed since the detection signal is output from the big winning opening sensor 153, the stored imaging information or position sensor is stored. The movement pattern information corresponding to the output order of the position detection signals from 157 (for example, from the time when the detection signal is output from the special prize opening sensor 153 to the time when the detection signal is output from the special prize opening sensor 154). It is displayed on the display device 130.
Also in this case, the above-described method of detecting that the gaming machine 100 has been hit or shaken based on the position detection signal from the position sensor 157 can be used.
When this method is used, the gaming ball 100 is hit or shaken to monitor the state in which the gaming ball has entered the special winning opening 128, so there is a high possibility that an illegal game has been performed. Only the gaming state of the gaming machine can be monitored. Furthermore, the processing burden for displaying the display information on the display device 130 can be further reduced.

Further, the movement path or movement state (movement locus) of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 due to the game ball flowing into the electric accessory device 120 and the game ball flowing into the special winning opening 128. Can be displayed on the display device 130.
For example, when the detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153, the storage of the imaging information of the moving path of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120 or the output order of the position detection signal from the position sensor 157 is started. Then, when the detection signal is output from the special winning opening sensor 154 before the predetermined time elapses after the detection signal is output from the big winning opening sensor 153, the stored imaging information or the position from the position sensor 157 is stored. Movement pattern information corresponding to the output order of the detection signals (for example, from the time when the detection signal is output from the special winning opening sensor 153 to the time when the detection signal is output from the special winning opening sensor 154) is displayed on the display device 130. Display.
Also in this case, the above-described method of detecting that the gaming machine 100 has been hit or shaken based on the position detection signal from the position sensor 157 can be used.
The timing for displaying the movement state (movement trajectory) of the game ball corresponding to the imaging information of the imaging device or the output order of the position detection signal on the display device 130 may be the time when the detection signal is output from the special prize opening sensor 154. Further, it may be during a big hit gaming state round (for example, at the start of the round) executed by a game ball entering the special winning opening 128.
In such a configuration, when the game ball enters the special prize opening 128 and hits the big win state, the state where the game ball enters the special prize opening 128 is displayed. The moving state, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine can be monitored more effectively. In addition, it is possible to enhance the production effect and reduce the processing burden for displaying the display information on the display device 130.

In the first to third embodiments, when a gaming machine flows into the electric accessory device 120, the imaging device 140 images the movement path of the game ball in the electric accessory device 120, and The player is imaged by the imaging device 140 when the gaming machine is struck or shaken, but the player is imaged by the imaging device 140 when the gaming machine is struck or shaken. You can also
For example, when a detection signal is output from the vibration sensor 156 (due to establishment of a predetermined condition), the main control unit 10 outputs a control signal to the imaging device 140 and plays a game on the gaming machine 100. The player who is present is imaged. In this case, when adjustment of the imaging direction of the imaging device 140 is necessary, a control signal is also output to the imaging device drive unit 60.
Also in this case, the above-described method of detecting that the gaming machine 100 has been hit or shaken based on the position detection signal from the position sensor 157 can be used.
Even when such a configuration is used, in order to take an image of the player due to the gaming machine 100 being hit or shaken, a player who may be playing an illegal game, The gaming state of the gaming machine can be effectively monitored.

In addition, a gaming ball has flowed into the electric accessory device 120 (for example, a detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153), and the gaming machine 100 has been hit or shaken (for example, a vibration sensor). 156, or because the movement state (movement trajectory) of the game ball corresponding to the output order of the position detection signals from the position sensor 157 is abnormal). It is also possible to output a control signal from the image sensor 10 to the image capturing apparatus 140 so that the image capturing apparatus 140 images the player.
The gaming machine 100 may be struck or shaken in a state where the game ball does not flow into the electric accessory device 120. Therefore, in such a configuration, it is possible to monitor a player who has a high possibility of playing an illegal game. In addition, the processing load for transmitting or displaying the imaging information can be reduced.

Further, the imaging device 140 causes the gaming ball to flow into the electric accessory device 120, the gaming machine 100 is hit or shaken, and the gaming ball flows into the special winning opening 128. It can also be configured to image the player.
For example, when a detection signal is output from the vibration sensor 156 and the special prize opening sensor 154 before the predetermined time has elapsed since the detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153, a control signal is output to the imaging device 140. Then, the player playing the game on the gaming machine 100 is imaged.
When such a configuration is used, it is possible to monitor a player who is highly likely to have played an illegal game. In addition, the processing load for transmitting or displaying imaging information can be further reduced.

In the above embodiment, when the detection signal is output from the vibration sensor 156, the display process of the moving state of the game ball and the imaging process of the player are executed. However, the output frequency and output of the detection signal from the vibration sensor 156 It is also possible to perform a predetermined process in consideration of the time. For example, when the output frequency of the detection signal from the vibration sensor 156 exceeds the set frequency (for example, when the number of times the detection signal is output from the vibration sensor 156 within a certain time becomes equal to or greater than the set number), or When the output timing of the detection signal from the vibration sensor 156 is concentrated at a predetermined time (for example, detected from the vibration sensor 156 within a set time after the detection signal is output from the big prize opening sensor 153 within a predetermined time) When the number of times the signal is output becomes equal to or greater than the set number), it is possible to perform the display process of the moving state of the game ball and the imaging process of the player.
When such a configuration is used, it is possible to more reliably determine whether an illegal game is being performed or an illegal game has been performed.

The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment described above, and various changes, additions, and deletions are possible.
For example, although the method of detecting the moving state of the game ball based on the position detection signal from the position detecting device is used, other methods can be used as the method of detecting the moving state of the game ball. For example, a method of determining the moving state of the gaming machine based on the imaging information of the imaging device can be used.
Moreover, although the 2nd type pachinko machine was demonstrated, this invention is applicable to various pachinko machines, such as a 1st type pachinko machine and a 3rd type pachinko machine. Further, the present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, and can be applied to various gaming machines such as slot machines and arrange balls.
Moreover, although the case where the movement state of the game ball in the electric accessory device is monitored has been described, the present invention is applied to the case where the movement state of the game ball in various ball inflow devices other than the electric accessory device is monitored. can do. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to monitoring the moving state of a gaming machine in a ball inflow device in which a game ball flows from an inflow portion that does not have an opening / closing member.
In addition, the main control unit is configured to output command signals and control signals to each control unit and drive unit, but a sub-control unit is provided on the downstream side of the main control unit, and command signals and control signals from the main control unit are provided. It can also be configured to output to each control unit or drive unit via the sub-control unit.
In addition, the detection signal is input to the main control unit, and the main control unit performs determination processing such as establishment of a predetermined condition. However, the detection signal is input to the display control unit, the imaging device or the imaging device drive unit, and the display control unit. A determination process such as establishment of a predetermined condition may be executed by the imaging device or the imaging device drive unit.

The present invention can also be configured as follows.
For example, “[Aspect 1] includes a ball inflow device having a plurality of regions into which an inflowing game ball can enter, and a specific game state is generated when the game ball enters a predetermined region of the ball inflow device. A gaming machine comprising: an imaging device that captures a path along which a game ball in the ball inflow device moves; and a display device that displays imaging information captured by the imaging device due to establishment of a predetermined condition. , A gaming machine characterized by that. ”
The gaming machine of aspect 1 includes an imaging device capable of imaging a route along which the gaming machine in the ball inflow device moves, and a display device that displays imaging information captured by the imaging device due to establishment of a predetermined condition. ing.
The explanation of each term is as described above.
If the game machine of aspect 1 is used, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the path of movement of the game ball in the ball inflow device is displayed on the display device, so that the movement state of the game ball, that is, the game state of the game machine Can be effectively monitored, and the effect of imparting a sense of expectation to the player can be enhanced by displaying the moving state of the game ball.
Further, “[Aspect 2] is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 1, further comprising an inflow detection device that detects that a game ball has flowed into the ball inflow device and outputs a detection signal, and the inflow detection device. The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined condition is satisfied when a detection signal is output from “.”.
In the gaming machine of aspect 2, it is assumed that a predetermined condition is established by outputting a detection signal from the inflow detection device that detects that a game ball has flowed into the ball inflow device.
If the game machine of aspect 2 is used, the movement state of a game ball can be monitored efficiently.
Further, [[Aspect 3] is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 1, wherein the imaging device images a path along which a game ball enters the predetermined area. Can be configured as a "game machine to play."
In the gaming machine of aspect 3, the route through which the game ball enters the predetermined area is imaged by the imaging device.
If the gaming machine according to aspect 3 is used, the route in which the game ball enters the predetermined area in which the specific game state is generated is imaged, so that the effect of giving the player a sense of expectation can be further enhanced.
In addition, “[Aspect 4] is a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 3, wherein a vibration detection device that detects vibration and outputs a detection signal, and adjusts an imaging direction of the imaging device An adjustment device capable of performing the game according to the imaging direction of the imaging device due to the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the detection signal is output from the vibration detection device. The game machine is characterized in that the player is adjusted in the direction in which the player is picked up. "
As the vibration detection device, various detection devices can be used as long as it is possible to detect that the gaming machine has been hit or shaken. In addition, the vibration detection device can be arranged at various arrangement positions as long as it can detect that the gaming machine has been hit or shaken. It is preferable to arrange.
Further, the adjusting device only needs to be able to adjust the imaging direction of the imaging device to at least the direction of the path along which the game ball moves in the ball inflow device and the direction of the player who is playing the gaming machine. Moreover, you may provide the focal distance adjustment part which adjusts the focal distance of an imaging device.
Further, the determination processing that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the detection signal is output from the vibration detection device may be executed by the adjustment device or another device (for example, the main control unit). When the other device executes, the adjustment device adjusts the imaging direction of the imaging device according to a control signal from the other device.
In the gaming machine of aspect 4, the imaging direction of the imaging device is adjusted to the player's direction due to the establishment of the predetermined condition and the output of the detection signal from the vibration detection device.
If the gaming machine of aspect 4 is used, it is possible to effectively monitor the player who has cheated, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine.
Further, “[Aspect 5] is a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 4, wherein the position detection device detects the position of the game ball flowing into the inflow device and outputs a position detection signal. And an adjustment device capable of adjusting the imaging direction of the imaging device, the adjustment device satisfying the predetermined condition and moving the game ball corresponding to the output order of the position detection signals from the position detection device Due to the abnormal state, a gaming machine is characterized in that the imaging direction of the imaging device is adjusted to the direction in which the player who is playing the game is imaged.
In the gaming machine of aspect 5, due to the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the movement state of the gaming machine corresponding to the output order of the position detection signal from the position detecting device that detects the position of the gaming ball is abnormal Then, the imaging direction of the imaging device is adjusted to the direction of the player.
The position detection device only needs to be able to detect the position of the game ball on the path along which the game ball moves, and may be a combination of a plurality of position sensor units or a device that outputs a plurality of position detection signals. .
The abnormal movement state of the gaming machine can be determined, for example, by the difference in the output order of the position detection signals from the position detection device and the normal output order.
If the gaming machine of aspect 5 is used, it is possible to effectively monitor the player who has performed the cheating, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine. In particular, in the present invention, since the position detecting device is used, it is inexpensive and easy to install.
In addition, “[Aspect 6] includes a ball inflow device having a plurality of areas into which an inflowing game ball can enter, and a specific game state is generated when the game ball enters the predetermined area of the ball inflow device. An imaging device that captures a path along which a game ball in the ball inflow device moves, a vibration detection device that detects vibration and outputs a detection signal, and a predetermined condition is satisfied and the vibration Due to the output of the detection signal from the detection device, the imaging information of the path traveled by the game ball in the ball inflow device captured by the imaging device after the predetermined condition is satisfied is displayed. A gaming machine including a display device ”.
In the gaming machine of aspect 6, the path along which the game ball in the ball inflow device moves from when the predetermined condition is satisfied due to the establishment of the predetermined condition and the output of the detection signal from the vibration detection device Is displayed on the display device.
The display time and display range of the imaging information can be changed as appropriate.
If the gaming machine of aspect 6 is used, in order to display imaging information of the moving path of the game ball from the time when the predetermined condition is leveled when there is a high possibility that an illegal game has been performed, the moving state of the game ball, That is, the gaming state of the gaming machine can be effectively monitored.
In addition, “[Aspect 7] includes a ball inflow device having a plurality of areas into which an inflowing game ball can enter, and a specific game state is generated when the game ball enters the predetermined area of the ball inflow device. A position detection device that detects the position of a game ball that has flowed into the inflow device and outputs a position detection signal; and position detection from the position detection device due to establishment of a predetermined condition. A gaming machine including a display device that displays a movement state of a game ball corresponding to an output order of signals ”.
In the gaming machine according to aspect 7, the moving state of the gaming machine corresponding to the output order of the position detection signal from the position detecting device that detects the position of the gaming machine in the ball inflow device due to the establishment of the predetermined condition Is displayed on the display device.
By using the gaming machine of aspect 7, it is possible to effectively monitor the moving state of the game ball, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine, only by using an inexpensive position detection device.
In addition, “[Aspect 8] includes a ball inflow device having a plurality of areas into which an inflowing game ball can enter, and a specific game state is generated when the game ball enters a predetermined area of the ball inflow device. A position detecting device that detects a position of a game ball that has flowed into the inflow device and outputs a position detection signal, a vibration detection device that detects vibration and outputs a detection signal, and a predetermined condition And when the detection signal is output from the vibration detection device, the game balls corresponding to the output order of the position detection signal from the position detection device after the predetermined condition is satisfied. A gaming machine including a display device that displays a moving state. ”
The display timing and display range of the moving state of the gaming machine can be changed as appropriate.
In the gaming machine of aspect 8, due to the establishment of the predetermined condition and the output of the detection signal from the vibration detection device, the output order of the position detection signal from the position detection device from the time when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The moving state of the game ball corresponding to is displayed on the display device.
If the gaming machine of aspect 8 is used, in order to display imaging information of the moving path of the game ball from when the predetermined condition is leveled when there is a high possibility that an illegal game has been performed, the moving state of the game ball, That is, the gaming state of the gaming machine can be effectively monitored.
In addition, “[Aspect 9] includes a ball inflow device having a plurality of areas into which an inflowing game ball can enter, and a specific game state is generated when the game ball enters a predetermined area of the ball inflow device. An imaging device that is a gaming machine and includes a vibration detection device that detects vibration and outputs a detection signal, and images a player who is playing a game due to the detection signal being output from the vibration detection device A gaming machine characterized by comprising a device. ”
In the gaming machine according to aspect 9, the player is imaged by the imaging device due to the detection signal output from the vibration detection device.
By using the gaming machine of aspect 9, it is possible to effectively monitor the player who is cheating, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine.
In addition, “[Aspect 10] includes a ball inflow device having a plurality of areas into which an inflowing game ball can enter, and a specific game state is generated when the game ball enters a predetermined area of the ball inflow device. A gaming machine comprising a position detection device that detects a position of a game ball that has flowed into the inflow device and outputs a position detection signal, the game ball corresponding to the output order of the position detection signal from the position detection device A gaming machine including an imaging device that images a player who is playing a game due to an abnormal movement state.
In the gaming machine of aspect 10, the moving state of the game ball corresponding to the output order of the position detection signal from the position detection device is abnormal, and the player is imaged by the imaging device.
By using the gaming machine of aspect 10, it is possible to effectively monitor the player who is cheating, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine. In particular, in the present invention, since the position detecting device is used, the position detecting device is inexpensive and the position detecting device can be easily arranged.
Further, “[Aspect 11] is a gaming machine according to Aspect 9 or 10, further comprising an inflow detection device that detects that a game ball has flowed into the ball inflow device and outputs a detection signal. The detection signal is output from the detection device, the detection signal is output from the vibration detection device, or the moving state of the game ball corresponding to the output order of the position detection signal from the position detection device is abnormal. It can be configured as a gaming machine characterized by taking a picture of a player who is playing a game.
In the gaming machine of aspect 11, the movement state of the game ball corresponding to the inflow of the game ball into the ball inflow device, the operation of the start detection device, or the output order of the position detection signals from the position detection device. Due to the abnormality, the player is imaged by the imaging device.
If the gaming machine of aspect 11 is used, it is possible to reliably monitor the player who is cheating, that is, the gaming state of the gaming machine.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the game board of the pachinko machine which is one embodiment of the game machine of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine which is one embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the state which a game ball moves in the prize-winning room of an electrically-driven accessory apparatus. It is a figure which shows the movement state of the game ball at the time of normal. It is a figure which shows the movement state of the game ball at the time of abnormality. It is a figure which shows the state which provided the position detection sensor which detects the position of the game ball which moves the prize-winning room | chamber interior of an electric accessory device.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Main control part 20 Display control part 21 Display apparatus 60 Large winning opening drive part 70 Imaging apparatus driving part 100 Pachinko machine 111 Game board 112 Game area 113, 114 Type 2 start opening 120 Electric equipment apparatus 121 Large winning opening 122 Grand prize opening opening / closing member 125 Prize winning room 126 Opening portion 127 Floor plate 128 Special prize opening 129 General prize opening 130 Display device 140 Imaging devices 151 and 152 Start opening sensor 153 Large prize opening sensor 154 Special prize opening sensor 156 General prize opening sensor 156 Vibration sensor 157 Position sensor

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising a ball inflow device having a plurality of areas into which an inflowing game ball can enter, and generating a specific game state when the game ball enters a predetermined area of the ball inflow device,
Due to the establishment of a predetermined condition, an imaging device that images a path along which the game ball moves in the ball inflow device;
A display device for displaying imaging information imaged by the imaging device;
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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