摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine in which deterioration of game entertainment can be avoided without increasing a processing load of the main controller while abnormal winning into a winning hole is monitored. <P>SOLUTION: The main controller includes: a first ball detection switch connected to the main controller in the winning hole; a second ball detection switch connected to a sub controller that is installed in the downstream side of the first ball detection switch; and a transmission means for transmitting an input confirming command that indicates input of a ball detection signal in the sub controller, on condition that the ball detection signal of the first ball detection switch is input. The sub controller includes: a ball entry determination means that determines abnormality when there is no input of a ball detection signal of the second detection switch within a prescribed time after the reception of the input confirming command; and an abnormality reporting means that reports abnormality on the basis of abnormality determination by the ball entry determination means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |