JP5953188B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a winning detecting switch for detecting the prize game ball.

  In general, a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a plurality of winning devices on the gaming board surface of the gaming board. When a game ball wins in these winning devices, the winning detection switch detects the game ball and outputs a win signal, thereby giving the player an opportunity to acquire a large number of winning balls. It is like that.

  In addition, as a conventional winning detection switch, for example, various types including an upper sensor and a lower sensor have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this case, the first signal from the upper sensor and the second signal from the lower sensor are input to the main CPU on the gaming machine side. Then, the main CPU determines that the winning of the game ball is a regular winning when the signals are input in the order of the first signal → the second signal. In addition, when the signals are input in the order of the second signal → the first signal, the main CPU determines that the game ball is an abnormal winning in which the game ball flows backward, and the first signal and the second signal are input simultaneously. In this case, it is determined that the radio wave is irradiated with unauthorized radio waves.

JP 2004-49617 A (FIG. 7 etc.)

  However, the main CPU determines whether or not it is a regular winning. As a result, a process for determining a prize is indispensable as control on the gaming machine side including the main CPU, so that the burden on the main CPU increases.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its object is, by performing the determination of winning in the winning detection switch side, a game machine that can be reduced the burden on the game machine side of the CPU It is to provide.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in claim 1 (means 1), the game apparatus includes a switch case provided with a game ball passage hole through which a game ball passes, and detects the game ball passing through the game ball passage hole. A first detection unit that outputs a first detection signal and a second detection unit that detects the game ball passing through the game ball passage hole and outputs a second detection signal are separated from each other in the switch case. In the gaming machine provided with the winning detection switch arranged in the manner, whether or not the winning of the game ball is a regular winning based on the output of the first detection signal and the second detection signal in the switch case. A winning determination means for determining whether or not the winning determination means outputs a winning signal when it is determined that the winning determination means is a normal winning, while the winning signal is determined when the winning determining means determines that it is not a normal winning Is not output Signal output means and is provided, et al is, the distance between the first detecting unit and the second detection unit, a distance both between said first detection portion and the second detecting portion can detect the game balls simultaneously The first detection signal is set to be shorter than the diameter of the game ball and is a predetermined value set in advance assuming an average value of the time during which the game ball passes through the first detection unit. And the output time of the second detection signal, which is a predetermined value set in advance assuming an average value of the time during which the game ball passes through the second detection unit, are equal to each other, The winning determination means is an overlap time in which both the first detection signal and the second detection signal are simultaneously output, and is derived on the basis of a value obtained by subtracting a specified time from the output time of the first detection signal. The measurement time that is And when the measurement time is longer than a predetermined time, it is determined that the winning of the game ball is not a regular winning, and the signal output means passes the specified time, and the measurement time The winning signal is output immediately after elapses, and the output time of the winning signal is longer than the measurement time, and the gaming machine uses the normal signal for the winning signal output from the signal output means. The gist of the gaming machine is characterized by comprising gaming control means for determining that there is a game machine .

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the winning determination means and the signal output means are provided in the switch case of the winning detection switch, the winning determination can be made on the winning detection switch side. . Therefore, the game control means ( CPU ) on the gaming machine side does not have to determine the winning, so the burden on the CPU on the gaming machine side can be reduced.

  Here, as a place where the winning detection switch is installed, for example, inside the winning device, specifically, inside the starting winning device that gives the start condition of the symbol changing game triggered by winning of the game ball, For example, the inside of a large winning device that can be switched to an open state in which a game ball can win when the game result is a big win, or the inside of a normal winning device that can always win a game ball.

In addition, examples of the first detection unit and the second detection unit arranged in the switch case of the winning detection switch include a proximity sensor that detects a game ball when the game ball approaches. Further, the first detection unit and the second detection unit include a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and an optical sensor that detects the game ball when the light from the light emitting unit is blocked by the game ball and the light receiving unit cannot receive light. Is mentioned.
The invention according to claim 2 (means 2) is that, in claim 1, a switch electrically connected to the winning determination means is provided on the rear end surface of the switch case, and one side of the front end of the switch case is provided. A taper surface that is inclined with respect to the front end surface of the switch case is provided at a corner of the switch case, and the game ball passage hole that penetrates the front and back surfaces of the switch case is disposed on the front end side of the switch case, The gist is that the winning determination means and the signal output means are arranged on the rear end side in the case.

The invention according to claim 3 (means 3 ), according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the winning determination means includes an output direction determination means for determining an output order of the first detection signal and the second detection signal, The output direction determination means determines that the winning of the game ball is a regular winning when it is determined that the second detection signal has been output after the output of the first detection signal, while the second detection If it is determined that the first detection signal has been output after the signal is output, the gist is to determine that the winning of the game ball is not a regular winning.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 3, Ya process which determines that the winning regular outputs a winning signal from the signal output means when the second detection signal is outputted after the output of the first detecting signal When the first detection signal is output after the output of the second detection signal, the process for determining that the winning is not a regular winning is performed not on the CPU on the gaming machine side but on the winning detection switch side. Therefore, the burden on the CPU on the gaming machine side can be surely reduced.

Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 1, process of determining the time in which the first detection signal and the second detection signal is output at the same time is not a regular prize is longer than a predetermined time, the game machine side This is done on the winning detection switch side instead of the CPU. Therefore, the burden on the CPU on the gaming machine side can be more reliably reduced. In addition, since the first detection unit and the second detection unit are located close to each other by being arranged in the switch case, the first detection signal and the second detection unit are detected when a radio wave is radiated. It becomes easy to detect that two detection signals are output simultaneously. Therefore, since it becomes easy to determine that the winning of the game ball is not a regular winning, it is possible to reliably detect the radio wave.

The invention according to claim 4 (unit 4), in any one of claims 1 to 3, the winning determination means, one of the first detection signal and the second detection signal within the prescribed time When only one of them is output, or when both the first detection signal and the second detection signal are output within the specified time, but the time is not measured by the measuring means, the game ball is won determining that not a winning regular as its gist.

  Therefore, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when only one of the first detection signal and the second detection signal is output within the specified time, a process for determining that the winning is not a regular winning, If both the first detection signal and the second detection signal are output within the time, but the time is not measured by the measuring means, the process for determining that the winning is not a regular winning is not the CPU on the gaming machine side, but the winning detection Performed on the switch side. Therefore, the burden on the CPU on the gaming machine side can be more reliably reduced.

  The invention according to claim 5 (means 5) is the power supply voltage used for supplying the power supply voltage necessary for the operation of the winning determination means and the signal output means according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The gist is that a line and a signal output line used for outputting the winning signal from the signal output means are connected.

  Therefore, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the two wires extending from the winning detection switch can be the power supply voltage line and the signal output line. As a result, the number of wiring of the winning detection switch becomes the same as the number of wiring of the existing winning detection switch, so that the winning detection switch can be mounted on the mounting portion of the existing winning detection switch. Therefore, the gaming machine provided with the winning detection switch of the present invention can be realized at low cost.

As described above in detail, according to the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the burden on the CPU on the gaming machine side by performing the winning determination on the winning detection switch side. In particular, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the winning detection switch can be mounted on the mounting portion of the existing winning detection switch.

The front view which shows the pachinko machine in this invention. The front view which shows a game board. The block diagram for demonstrating the connection relation of a main control board and another board | substrate. The front view which shows a starting port switch. AA line sectional view of Drawing 4. The block diagram for demonstrating the electrical structure of a start port switch. The time chart which shows the output timing of a 1st detection signal, a 2nd detection signal, and a winning signal in the case of a regular winning. The time chart which shows the output timing of a 1st detection signal, a 2nd detection signal, and a winning signal in the case where it is not a regular winning. The time chart which shows the output timing of a 1st detection signal, a 2nd detection signal, and a winning signal in the case where it is not a regular winning. The time chart which shows the output timing of a 1st detection signal, a 2nd detection signal, and a winning signal in the case where it is not a regular winning.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the drawings.

(1) Schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine 10 FIG. 1 schematically shows the surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the machine body. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 constituting the airframe is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, the front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable in a horizontally open state. The front frame 14 has a structure in which an upper ball tray 15 is integrally assembled below the window 14a while having a window 14a at the center. On the back side of the front frame 14, glass (not shown) for seeing and protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is assembled.

  Further, an upper frame lamp 16a, a left frame lamp 16b, and a right frame lamp 16c are provided on the front surface of the front frame 14. Each of the frame lamps 16a to 16c includes a light emitter (such as a light emitting diode) (not shown), and is configured by covering the light emitter with a lens member. In these frame lamps 16a to 16c, light emitting decorations such as lighting (flashing) / lighting-off are performed according to various game performance modes (big hit, reach, etc.) of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a left speaker 17 a is disposed at the upper left portion of the front frame 14, and a right speaker 17 b is disposed at the upper right portion of the front frame 14. The left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b are for outputting various sounds and performing sound effects. The left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b are mounted on the back side of the front frame 14, and a plurality of sound emitting holes (not shown) are formed at positions corresponding to the left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b on the front side of the front frame 14. ing.

  Further, a lower ball tray 18 is assembled to be openable and closable below the front frame 14 on the front side of the middle frame 12. On the right side of the lower ball tray 18, an operation handle 19 that is rotated by the player when the game ball A1 (see FIG. 5) is launched is mounted. Also, on the left side of the lower ball tray 18, a lower speaker 17c that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects is disposed. The lower speaker 17c is attached to the middle frame 12.

(2) Configuration of Game Board 13 The game board 13 shown in FIG. 2 and the like is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape by sticking resin cells on the surface of a wooden board such as a plywood board. On the game board surface 13a of the game board 13, an inner rail 33a and an outer rail 33b that divide the game area 32 through which the game ball A1 can flow down are laid in a substantially circular shape. A game ball A1 that is launched when the operation handle 19 is operated passes through a launch path that occurs between the inner rail 33a and the outer rail 33b. Then, the game ball A1 that has passed through the launch path enters the game area 32 from the end of the launch path, and flows down in the game area 32.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a frame-shaped center accessory 50 having an opening 50a is attached to a substantially central portion of the game board surface 13a. A symbol display device 60 (see FIG. 3) is detachably attached to the back side of the game board 13. The display screen of the symbol display device 60 is visible from the front side of the game board 13 through the opening 50 a of the center accessory 50. In the symbol display device 60, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. In the symbol display device 60, a symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of effect symbols are changed in three columns is displayed in association with the display effect. In addition, although the symbol display apparatus 60 of this embodiment is a liquid crystal type, a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, and a 7 segment type symbol display apparatus may be sufficient.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a start winning device 51 in which a start winning port 51a is formed is disposed below the center accessory 50 on the game board surface 13a. The start winning device 51 is integrally configured with an ordinary electric accessory comprising a pair of blade members 51b. The pair of blade members 51b are opened and closed by an exciting action of a normal electric accessory solenoid (not shown). In addition, a start opening switch SE1 (see FIG. 2 and FIG. 3), which is a “winning detection switch” for detecting a game ball A1 that has entered the start winning opening 51a, is provided in the back of the start winning apparatus 51. The start port switch SE1 is turned on when the game ball A1 won in the start winning device 51 is detected, and outputs a winning signal. On the other hand, the start port switch SE1 is turned off when the game ball A1 is not detected and does not output a winning signal. When a winning signal is output, a symbol variation game is performed by the special symbol display device 61, and a symbol combination game is performed by the symbol display device 60, and a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of prizes are played. Balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a big winning device 52 is disposed below the start winning device 51 on the game board surface 13 a. A count switch SE2 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) for detecting the winning game ball A1 is provided in the back of the big winning device 52. The count switch SE2 is turned on upon detection of the game ball A1 that has won the big winning device 52, and outputs a winning signal. Further, the big prize opening door 52a of the big prize winning device 52 can be switched between a closed state in which the game ball A1 is not received and an open state in which the game ball A1 is easily received by the exciting action of the big prize solenoid (not shown). It has become. In the present embodiment, the “closed state” of the grand prize opening door 52a means a state in which the big prize opening door 52a is completely closed, and the “open state” of the big prize opening door 52a means the grand prize opening door. 52a is in a fully open state. When the game ball A1 is detected by the count switch SE2, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of prize balls is paid out.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a gate 53 having a function of detecting the passage of the game ball A <b> 1 is provided in the left area of the center accessory 50 on the game board surface 13 a. The gate 53 is opened in the vertical direction, and the game ball A1 flowing down in the game area 32 can pass from above. Behind the gate 53, a gate switch SE3 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) for detecting the passed game ball A1 is provided. In addition, when the game ball A1 is detected by the gate switch SE3, a random number is acquired, and based on the result of determining whether or not the acquired random number is a predetermined random number value, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid is driven. . Since the pair of blade members 51b are opened by such determination (winning determination), the game ball A1 can easily win the start winning device 51.

  In addition, a special symbol display device 61 having a visible display unit is disposed on the lower right side of the center accessory 50. In the special symbol display device 61, a symbol variation game with a special symbol (not shown) is executed in response to the winning of the game ball A1 to the start winning device 51. As a result of the symbol variation game, display results of jackpot and lose Is displayed. For example, when the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit, at the end of the symbol variation game, symbols indicating ten different numbers “0” to “9” are displayed as special symbols. On the other hand, when the result of the symbol variation game is lost, at the end of the symbol variation game, a symbol “-” indicating a loss is displayed as a special symbol.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the symbol combination game by the symbol display device 60 is performed in accordance with the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 61. Specifically, the symbol combination game is started almost simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the result of the symbol combination game is displayed almost simultaneously with the end of the symbol variation game (the display result of jackpot or lose) is displayed. ing.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a normal symbol display device 62 having a visible display unit is disposed on the lower right side of the center accessory 50. In the normal symbol display device 62, a normal symbol variation game that changes a normal symbol (not shown) is executed with the passage of the game ball A1 to the gate 53. As a result of the normal symbol variation game, random number lottery is performed. A normal symbol indicating the result is stopped and displayed. Note that there are two types of normal symbols in the present embodiment: a winning symbol “◯” or a lost symbol “X”. When the winning symbol is derived (when the normal symbol variation game is won), the normal electric accessory solenoid is driven for a predetermined time, and the pair of blade members 51b are opened.

  Further, on the left side of the start winning device 51 on the game board surface 13a, a lower left outside normal winning device 58a, a lower left middle normal winning device 58b, and a lower left inner normal winning device 58c are arranged. Each of the normal winning devices 58a to 58c is arranged such that the game ball A1 can always win and is connected to each other. A winning port switch SE4 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning game ball A1 is provided in the back of the normal winning devices 58a to 58c. The winning opening switch SE4 is turned on when a game ball A1 won in the normal winning devices 58a to 58c is detected, and outputs a winning signal. That is, in the normal winning devices 58a to 58c, the winning of the game ball A1 is detected by one winning port switch SE4. Furthermore, a right normal winning device 58d is arranged on the upper right side of the start winning device 51 on the game board surface 13a. The game ball A1 can always win in the right normal winning device 58d. In the back of the right normal winning device 58d, a winning port switch SE5 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning game ball A1 is provided. The winning opening switch SE5 is turned on when the game ball A1 won in the right normal winning device 58d is detected, and outputs a winning signal. When a game ball A1 is detected by the winning opening switches SE4 and SE5, a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of payout balls is paid out.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a windmill 34 is disposed in the game area 32, and a plurality of game nails 35 are planted in substantially the entire game area 32. The windmill 34 and the game nail 35 change the direction of the game ball A1 flowing down in the game area 32, and can guide the game ball A1 toward the winning devices 51, 52, 58a to 58c. Further, at the bottom of the game area 32, an out port 57 for collecting the game balls A1 that have not won any of the winning devices 51, 52, 58a to 58d is disposed.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, prize balls to be paid out when the game ball A1 wins the winning devices 51, 52, 58a to 58d are placed on the right side of the out port 57 in the lower side of the game board surface 13a. A remaining number display 71 for displaying the remaining number is provided. The remaining number of prize balls is the total number of prize balls in the unpaid state (the total number of prize balls) out of the prize balls paid out based on the winning of the game ball A1 to the prize winning devices 51, 52, 58a to 58d. ). Therefore, the remaining number of prize balls increases by winning the game ball A1 to the winning devices 51, 52, 58a to 58d, and decreases by paying out the prize balls. The remaining number display 71 of the present embodiment is a 7-segment display capable of displaying a 3-digit number (0 to 999) or a 3-digit alphabet (FFF).

(3) Configuration of Start Port Switch SE1 As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the start port switch SE1 has a switch case 81 having a substantially rectangular flat plate shape. In this embodiment, the external appearance and external dimensions of the switch case 81 are substantially equal to the external appearance and external dimensions of the switch case of the existing winning detection switch. Specifically, a tapered surface 82 that is inclined with respect to the front end surface 81 a is provided at one corner of the front end portion of the switch case 81. A connector mounting portion (not shown) is provided on the rear end surface 81 b of the switch case 81. In addition, on the front end side of the switch case 81, a game ball passage hole 83 penetrating the front and back surfaces of the switch case 81 is disposed. The game ball A1 won in the start winning device 51 can pass through the game ball passage hole 83.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the start port switch SE <b> 1 has a structure in which a first detection unit 91 and a second detection unit 92 are arranged apart from each other in the switch case 81. . The first detector 91 detects the game ball A1 passing through the game ball passage hole 83 and outputs a first detection signal. The second detection unit 92 detects the game ball A1 detected by the first detection unit 91 while passing through the game ball passage hole 83, and outputs a second detection signal. Note that the first detection unit 91 and the second detection unit 92 of the present embodiment are proximity sensors that detect the game ball A1 when the game ball A1 approaches.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a winning determination circuit 93 (winning determination means) and a signal output circuit 94 (signal output means) are provided in the switch case 81. The winning determination circuit 93 is configured to determine whether or not the winning of the game ball A1 is a regular winning based on the outputs of the first detection signal and the second detection signal. That is, the winning determination circuit 93 is a logic circuit that logically determines the detection signals (first detection signal and second detection signal). The signal output circuit 94 is turned on and outputs a winning signal when the winning determining circuit 93 determines that it is a regular winning. On the other hand, the signal output circuit 94 is turned off when the winning determination circuit 93 determines that it is not a regular winning, and does not output a winning signal.

  A power supply voltage line (not shown) and a signal output line (not shown) are connected to the start port switch SE1. The power supply voltage line is electrically connected to a power supply board (not shown) provided on the pachinko machine 10 side, and the power supply voltage necessary for the operation of the winning determination circuit 93 and the signal output circuit 94 (about approximately in this embodiment). DC voltage of 12V or about 15V). The signal output line electrically connects the signal output circuit 94 and the main CPU 21a (see FIG. 3) of the main control board 31, and is used to output a winning signal from the signal output circuit 94.

(4) Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 10 As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 21, an overall control board 22, a display control board 23, an audio / lamp control board 24, and a payout control board 25. It has. An overall control board 22 is electrically connected to the main control board 21, and a display control board 23 and an audio / lamp control board 24 are electrically connected to the overall control board 22. Further, the payout control board 25 is electrically connected to the main control board 21 and controls the payout of the game ball A1 by the ball payout device 26 based on the payout instruction from the main control board 21. .

(4-1) Electrical Configuration of Main Control Board 21 The main control board 21 includes a main CPU 21a that controls the entire pachinko machine 10. The main CPU 21a is connected to a start port switch SE1, a count switch SE2, a gate switch SE3, and winning port switches SE4 and SE5. Further, a special symbol display device 61, a normal symbol display device 62, and a remaining number display 71 are connected to the main CPU 21a.

  A main ROM (not shown) and a main RAM (not shown) are electrically connected to the main CPU 21a shown in FIG. The main CPU 21a updates the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers and the like used for various lotteries relating to the symbol variation game at predetermined intervals. The main CPU 21a sets the updated value in the random number storage area of the main RAM and rewrites the value before the update.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol variation game executed by the main CPU 21a (such as jackpot determination, reach determination, jackpot symbol, determination of lose symbol, etc.) will be described.

  The main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 3 receives the winning of the game ball A1 to the starting winning device 51 (input of a winning signal from the starting port switch SE1), and the value of the random number for jackpot determination updated every predetermined cycle. And the value of the jackpot symbol random number is acquired from the main RAM, and these values are stored (stored) in the random number storage area of the main RAM. The main CPU 21a compares the jackpot determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM with the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, A big hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the game is successful. In the present embodiment, the numerical value that can be taken by the big hit determination random number is set to 0 to 946 (total of 947 different integers). Then, the main CPU 21a uses the three jackpot determination values determined in advance from the possible values for the jackpot determination random number, and sets the jackpot lottery probability to 3/947 (= 315.7) to the jackpot Make a decision.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 3 determines the loss. And main CPU21a determines the special symbol which is a symbol relevant to the effect symbol derived | led-out in the symbol combination game by the symbol display apparatus 60 to the symbol of "-" which shows a loss. Further, the main CPU 21a stores the data corresponding to the determined special symbol in the main RAM until the process related to the next symbol variation game is performed.

  Then, the main CPU 21a compares the reach determination random number value read from the main RAM with the reach determination value stored in the main ROM, and determines whether or not to execute the lose reach. The reach determination value is a value determined in advance from numerical values that the reach determination random number can take. When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (the value of the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value), the main CPU 21a determines the loss reach. On the other hand, if the determination result of reach determination is negative (the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main CPU 21a determines a loss (a loss without a reach).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 3 determines the big hit. When the big hit is determined, the main CPU 21a indicates one of “0” to “9” based on the value of the big hit symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM. Determine the special symbol. Then, the main CPU 21a stores data corresponding to the determined special symbol in the main RAM until a process related to the next symbol variation game is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 21a responds to each winning signal with the winning of the game ball A1 (input of winning signals from the switches SE1, SE2, SE4, SE5) to the winning devices 51, 52, 58a to 58d. The number of winning balls (in this embodiment, any of 3, 5, or 10) is acquired from the main ROM. Then, the main CPU 21a stores the total number of winning balls (the total number of winning balls) corresponding to each winning signal in the main RAM. Further, every time a winning signal is input from the switches SE1, SE2, SE4, SE5, the main CPU 21a adds the number of winning balls corresponding to the input winning signal to the total number of winning balls stored in the main RAM, The total number of prize balls after renewal.

  Then, the main CPU 21 a shown in FIG. 3 outputs a prize ball remaining number signal indicating the number of remaining prize balls (total number of prize balls) to the remaining number display 71. In the remaining number display unit 71, the remaining number of winning balls is displayed by converting the winning ball remaining number signal into a number (or alphabet) displayed on the remaining number display unit 71. In this case, the player can grasp that 25 prize balls are in an unpaid state based on the number (here, “25”) displayed on the remaining number display 71.

  Further, the main CPU 21a triggers the payout control board 25 with the winning of the game ball A1 (input of winning signals from the switches SE1, SE2, SE4, SE5) to the winning devices 51, 52, 58a to 58d. To output a prize ball control signal. Then, the payout control board 25 outputs a drive control signal to the ball payout device 26 in response to the input of the prize ball control signal, and starts the payout of the prize ball by the ball payout device 26. At this time, a prize ball payout signal is output to the main control board 21 and the payout control board 25 from a ball counting sensor (not shown) that detects the payout of the prize ball. The prize ball payout signal is output every time one prize ball is paid out.

  Then, when the winning ball payout signal is input from the ball counting sensor, the main CPU 21a shown in FIG. 3 subtracts 1 from the total number of winning balls (here, “25”) stored in the main RAM, and after the subtraction, The total number of winning balls (here, “24”) is stored in the main RAM as the updated number of winning balls. Further, the main CPU 21a outputs a prize ball remaining number signal indicating the total number of prize balls after subtraction to the remaining number display 71, and the remaining number display 71 is based on the remaining prize ball number signal. The display of 71 is changed (here, “25” → “24”). In this case, the player can grasp that the prize ball has been paid out by decreasing the number displayed on the remaining number display 71.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the game ball A1 wins each of the winning devices 51, 52, 58a to 58d, the total number of the prize balls is added and the number displayed on the remaining number display 71 increases, and the game ball A1. Each time one is paid out, the total number of prize balls is subtracted and the number displayed on the remaining number display 71 becomes smaller. In this embodiment, when the total number of prize balls stored in the main RAM becomes 1000 or more, the remaining number display 71 displays alphabets (FFF). In this case, the player can grasp that the remaining number of prize balls is 1000 or more.

(4-2) Electrical Configuration of Overall Control Board 22 The overall control board 22 shown in FIG. 3 includes an overall control CPU 22a. The overall control CPU 22a includes an overall ROM (not shown) and an overall RAM (not shown). It is connected. Various information used for determining the game effect is temporarily stored (set) in the overall RAM.

  The overall control CPU 22a generates an effect symbol that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 60 at the end of the symbol combination game, based on various commands input from the main CPU 21a. Then, the overall control CPU 22a sends an instruction command for instructing the display control board 23 and the sound / lamp control board 24 to execute the game effect, and the display control CPU 23a of the display control board 23 and the sound / lamp control board 24 The lamp is output to the lamp control CPU 24a. As a result, the specific contents of the game effects executed by the display control board 23 and the sound / lamp control board 24 are comprehensively controlled by the overall control board 22.

(4-3) Electrical Configuration of Display Control Board 23 As shown in FIG. 3, the display control board 23 includes a display control CPU 23a. The display control CPU 23a includes a display ROM (not shown) and a display RAM (not shown). Abbreviation) is connected. The display ROM stores display effect data used when the symbol combination game is performed. The display effect data is information for the display control CPU 23a to control the display content (symbol fluctuation or the like) of the symbol display device 60. The display RAM temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  When an instruction command is input from the overall control CPU 22a, the display control CPU 23a converts the display effect data stored in the display ROM into a symbol signal and outputs the symbol signal to the symbol display device 60. As a result, the symbol display device 60 can perform a predetermined display (such as a symbol combination game) based on the symbol signal.

(4-4) Electrical configuration of voice / lamp control board 24 As shown in FIG. 3, the voice / lamp control board 24 includes a voice / lamp control CPU 24a. A ROM (not shown) and a sound / lamp RAM (not shown) are connected. The sound / lamp ROM stores light effect data and sound effect data used when a symbol combination game is performed. The light effect data is information for the sound / lamp control CPU 24a to control the light emission output mode of the frame lamps 16a to 16c. The voice effect data is information for the voice / lamp control CPU 24a to control the voice output mode (sound effect type, language voice type, voice output time, etc.) of the speakers 17a to 17c. In the voice / lamp RAM, various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is temporarily stored (set).

  When an instruction command is input from the overall control CPU 22a, the sound / lamp control CPU 24a converts the light effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM into a light control signal and outputs the light control signal to the frame lamps 16a to 16c. As a result, the frame lamps 16a to 16c can perform a predetermined light emission operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal. The sound / lamp control CPU 24a converts sound effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM into sound signals and outputs the sound signals to the speakers 17a to 17c. As a result, the speakers 17a to 17c can perform a predetermined output operation (sound output) based on the audio signal.

  Next, a method for detecting the game ball A1 by the start port switch SE1 will be described.

  (A) Normally, when the game ball A1 wins the start winning device 51, the first detection unit 91 detects the game ball A1 and outputs the first detection signal to the winning determination circuit 93, and then the second detection unit. 92 detects the game ball A1 and outputs a second detection signal to the winning determination circuit 93 (see FIG. 7). Then, the winning determination circuit 93 determines whether or not the first detection signal is input. That is, the winning determination circuit 93 has a function as “first detection signal input determination means”. The winning determination circuit 93 determines whether or not the second detection signal is input. That is, the winning determination circuit 93 has a function as “second detection signal input determination means”. Further, when it is determined that the first detection signal and the second detection signal are input, the winning determination circuit 93 determines the output order (input order) of the first detection signal and the second detection signal. That is, the winning determination circuit 93 has a function as “output direction determination means”.

  The winning determination circuit 93 determines whether or not a specified time T1 (1 ms or more and 8 ms or less in the present embodiment), which is the first time, has elapsed. More specifically, the winning determination circuit 93 determines whether or not the second detection signal is input within a predetermined time period T1 that is set on the assumption that the detection is performed by the two detection units 91 and 92 in advance. To do. That is, the winning determination circuit 93 has a function as “first time determination means” and is a logic circuit that performs time determination. Note that the specified time T1 in the present embodiment is a specified value set in advance assuming a period from when the first detection signal is output until the second detection signal is output. Then, the winning determination circuit 93 determines whether or not both the first detection signal and the second detection signal are output within the specified time T1.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that both the first detection signal and the second detection signal are output within the specified time T1, the winning determination circuit 93 performs the second time during which the first detection signal and the second detection signal are output simultaneously. A measurement time T2 is measured. That is, the winning determination circuit 93 has a function as “measuring means”. The winning determination circuit 93 determines whether the second time (measurement time T2) is longer than a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment). That is, the winning determination circuit 93 has a function as “second time determination means” and is a logic circuit that performs time determination.

  The measurement time T2 is a time derived based on a value obtained by subtracting the specified time T1 from the output time T3 (see FIGS. 7 to 10) of the detection signal (first detection signal and second detection signal). As for the output time T3, an average value of the time that the game ball A1 having a diameter L1 (see FIG. 5) passes through the detection unit (first detection unit 91, second detection unit 92) is assumed in advance (passage of the game ball A1). This is a specified value set after being derived based on the speed and the diameter L1 of the game ball A1, and in this embodiment is set to 1 ms or more and 4 ms or less. The output time T3 of the first detection signal and the output time T3 of the second detection signal are equal to each other. The measurement time T2 is a time set based on the distance L2 (see FIG. 5) between the first detection unit 91 and the second detection unit 92 and the diameter L1 of the game ball A1. More specifically, the measurement time T2 is an overlap time in which both the output time T3 of the first detection signal and the output time T3 of the second detection signal are simultaneously output. Therefore, when the distance L2 is short, the measurement time T2 When the distance L2 is long, the measurement time T2 is short. However, when the distance L2 is larger than the diameter L1, the first detection signal and the second detection signal are not detected at the same time, so that the measurement time T2 itself does not occur. Therefore, since the distance L2 needs to be a distance at which both the first detection unit 91 and the second detection unit 92 can simultaneously detect the game ball A1, the measurement time T2 is a time to be set based on the distance L2. It is.

  The winning determination circuit 93 determines that the second detection signal has been output after the output of the first detection signal, determines that both the first detection signal and the second detection signal have been output within the specified time T1, and performs measurement. When it is determined that the time T2 is equal to or less than the predetermined time, it is determined that the winning of the game ball A1 is a regular winning. Further, the winning determination circuit 93 controls the signal output circuit 94 to output a winning signal by a logical sum of a logic circuit that logically determines the detection signal and a logic circuit that performs time determination. The winning signal is output immediately after the specified time T1 has elapsed and the measurement time T2 has elapsed (see FIG. 7).

  (B) By the way, an illegal act may be performed in which a starting ball switch SE1 detects a game ball with a reciprocating thread many times and tries to obtain a prize ball illegally. In this case, when the player pulls the thread and pulls up the game ball from the start winning device 51, the first detection signal is output from the first detection unit 91 after the second detection signal is output from the second detection unit 92. Is output (see FIG. 8). Therefore, the winning determination circuit 93 determines that the first detection signal has been output after the output of the second detection signal, and determines that the winning of the game ball is not a regular winning. In this case, since the winning determination circuit 93 does not perform control to output the winning signal to the signal output circuit 94, the winning signal is not output to the CPU (main CPU 21a) on the pachinko machine 10 side.

  (C) In addition, there may be a radio wave that irradiates unauthorized radio waves. In this case, since radio waves are applied to both the first detection unit 91 and the second detection unit 92 at substantially the same time, the first detection signal from the first detection unit 91 and the second detection from the second detection unit 92 are performed. The signals are output substantially simultaneously (see FIG. 9). The winning determination circuit 93 determines that the time for which the first detection signal and the second detection signal are simultaneously output (measurement time T4) is longer than the predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment). Is determined not to be a regular prize. More specifically, even when the first detection signal and the second detection signal are output substantially simultaneously, even when the second detection signal is output after the output of the first detection signal, the measurement time T4 is When it is determined that the time is longer than the predetermined time, the winning determination circuit 93 determines that the winning of the game ball is not a regular winning. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first detection signal is output after the second detection signal is output, the winning determination circuit 93 determines that the game ball winning is not a regular winning regardless of the length of the measurement time T4. Is determined. In these cases as well, the winning determination circuit 93 does not perform control to output the winning signal to the signal output circuit 94, so that no winning signal is output to the main CPU 21a. Note that the measurement time T4 of the present embodiment is set to a time significantly longer than the measurement time T2.

  (D) Furthermore, due to noise or the like, either the first detection signal from the first detection unit 91 or the second detection signal from the second detection unit 92 may not be output. For example, when only the first detection signal is output (see FIG. 10), the winning determination circuit 93 determines that only the first detection signal is output within the specified time T5, but the second detection is performed within the specified time T5. Since it is not determined that the signal has been output, it is determined that the winning of the game ball A1 is not a regular winning. Also in this case, the winning determination circuit 93 does not perform a control for outputting the winning signal to the signal output circuit 94, and therefore no winning signal is output to the main CPU 21a. The specified time T5 of the present embodiment is set to the same length as the output time T3 of the first detection signal, but may be set to the same length as the specified time T1 of FIG.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, since the winning determination circuit 93 and the signal output circuit 94 are provided in the switch case 81 of the starting port switch SE1, the determination of winning is performed on the starting port switch SE1 side. Is possible. Therefore, the CPU (main CPU 21a) on the pachinko machine 10 side does not have to determine the winning, so the burden on the main CPU 21a can be reduced.

  (2) In the present embodiment, since the wiring extending from the starting port switch SE1 is two lines, that is, the power supply voltage line and the signal output line, the number of wirings of the starting port switch SE1 is the same as the number of wirings of the existing winning detection switch. Be the same. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the switch case 81 is equal to the outer dimension of the switch case of the existing winning detection switch. As a result, the start port switch SE1 can be mounted on the mounting portion of the existing winning detection switch. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 provided with the start port switch SE1 of the present embodiment can be realized at low cost.

  In addition, you may change this embodiment as follows.

  In the above embodiment, the start port switch SE1 installed in the start winning device 51 is a winning detection switch including the winning determination circuit 93 and the signal output circuit 94. However, a prize is given to the count switch SE2 installed in the big winning device 52, the gate switch SE3 provided in the back of the gate 53, the winning port switches SE4 and SE5 installed in the normal winning devices 58a to 58d, and the like. A function as a detection switch may be provided.

  Further, the ball counting sensor that detects the payout of the winning ball by the ball paying device 26 may have a function as a winning detection switch. In this case, the main CPU 21a determines that the winning ball payout signal (winning signal) output from the signal output circuit of the ball counting sensor is a normal signal. That is, the main CPU 21a has a function as “game control means”. Further, a ball lending machine (so-called “sand”) that supplies the game ball A1 to the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a ball supply sensor that detects supply of the game ball A1, and the ball supply sensor has a function as a winning detection switch. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the winning determination circuit 93 determines that the winning of the game ball is not a regular winning when only the first detection signal is output within the specified time T5. However, the winning determination circuit 93 may determine that the winning of the game ball is not a regular winning even when only the second detection signal is output within the specified time T5. In addition, the winning determination circuit 93 can measure the measurement times T2 and T4 (that is, the first detection signal and the second detection signal) even when both the first detection signal and the second detection signal are output within the specified time T1. If the time during which signals are output simultaneously is not measured, it may be determined that the winning of the game ball is not a regular winning.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a switch 95 may be provided on the rear end surface 81b of the switch case 81 or the like. The switch 95 is electrically connected to the winning determination circuit 93, and can be used, for example, when adjusting the detection sensitivity of the game ball or changing the winning determination mode of the game ball.

  In the above embodiment, the winning determination circuit 93 may be provided with a switching CPU, and the switching CPU may determine whether or not the winning of the game ball A1 is a regular winning. In this case, the switch CPU has a function as “winning determination means”.

  Next, in addition to the technical ideas described in the claims, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) The winning detection switch according to any one of the means 1 to 5, wherein an outer dimension of the switch case is equal to an outer dimension of a switch case of an existing winning detection switch.

  (2) A gaming machine comprising the winning detection switch according to any one of the above means 1 to 5.

10. Pachinko machine 21a as a game machine ... Main CPU as game control means
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 81 ... Switch case 83 ... Game ball passage hole 91 ... 1st detection part 92 ... 2nd detection part 93 ... Winning determination circuit 94 as a winning determination means, an output direction determination means, and a measurement means ... Signal output circuit as a signal output means SE1 ... Start port switch SE2 as a winning detection switch ... Count switch SE3 as a winning detection switch ... Gate switch SE4, SE5 as a winning detection switch ... Award opening switch A1 as a winning detection switch ... Game balls T1, T5 ... Specified time T2, T4 ... Measurement time

Claims (5)

A first detection unit which has a switch case provided with a game ball passage hole through which a game ball passes, detects the game ball passing through the game ball passage hole, and outputs a first detection signal; and the game ball In a gaming machine comprising a winning detection switch arranged to be separated from each other in the switch case, the second detection unit for detecting the game ball passing through the passage hole and outputting a second detection signal,
In the switch case,
A winning determination means for determining whether or not the winning of the game ball is a regular winning based on the outputs of the first detection signal and the second detection signal;
Provided is a signal output means for outputting a winning signal when the winning determining means determines that it is a regular winning, while not outputting the winning signal when the winning determining means determines that it is not a normal winning. et al is,
The distance between the first detection unit and the second detection unit is a distance at which both the first detection unit and the second detection unit can simultaneously detect the game ball, and the diameter of the game ball Is set shorter than
The output time of the first detection signal, which is a specified value set in advance assuming an average value of the time during which the game ball passes the first detection unit, and the game ball passes the second detection unit The output time of the second detection signal, which is a specified value set on the assumption of an average value of the time to perform, is equal to each other,
The winning determination means includes
Measurement is an overlap time in which both the first detection signal and the second detection signal are simultaneously output, and is a time derived on the basis of a value obtained by subtracting a specified time from the output time of the first detection signal. With measuring means to measure time,
When the measurement time is longer than a predetermined time, it is determined that the game ball winning is not a regular winning,
The signal output means outputs the winning signal immediately after the specified time has elapsed and the measurement time has elapsed,
The output time of the winning signal is longer than the measurement time,
The gaming machine, gaming machine, characterized in that <br/> comprising determining the game controller the winning signal output from said signal output means and a legitimate signal. A switch electrically connected to the winning determination means is provided on the rear end surface of the switch case,
A tapered surface that is inclined with respect to the front end surface of the switch case is provided at one corner of the front end portion of the switch case,
The game ball passage hole penetrating the front and back surfaces of the switch case is disposed on the front end side of the switch case,
The winning determination means and the signal output means are arranged on the rear end side in the switch case.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The winning determination means includes an output direction determination means for determining an output order of the first detection signal and the second detection signal,
The output direction determination means includes
When it is determined that the second detection signal is output after the output of the first detection signal, it is determined that the winning of the game ball is a regular winning,
Wherein after the output of the second detection signal when the first detection signal is determined to be output, according to claim 1 or 2 winning of the game balls and judging not a winning regular Game machines . The win determination unit, the provision if either one is the output of the in time the first detection signal and the second detection signal, or the first detection signal and the second detected within the prescribed time If the time by the measuring means that both signals are output is not measured, according to any one of claims 1 to 3 winning the game balls and judging not a winning regular Game machines . A power supply voltage line used for supplying a power supply voltage necessary for the operations of the winning determination means and the signal output means is connected to a signal output line used for outputting the winning signal from the signal output means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is provided .

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