JP2005304629A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable the quick putting out of the game media and the accurate management of the number thereof. <P>SOLUTION: The CPU can add up the number of prize balls designated by the put-out control command to the values of a degree of put-out operation counter without stopping the operation of putting out the prize balls each time it receives the put-out control command designating the number of the prize balls during the putting out of the prize balls, thereby realizing the quick putting out of the prize balls. When the value of the degree of put-out operation counter is down to 0, the CPU also stops the put-out motor to end the putting out of the prize balls once. After a time for awaiting the passage of the put-out balls, the CPU checks a total number of prize ball counter, judges that the prize balls yet to be put out exist when the value is not "0" and sets the values of the total number of prize balls counter on the degree of put-out operation to redrive the put-out motor. This enales the Pachinko game machines to accurately manage the number of the prize balls thereby achieving the exact putting out of the prize balls. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine. Specifically, the present invention relates to a function of paying out premium game media when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, and paying out a game media in response to a predetermined loan request. And a gaming machine having a payout means having a function.

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to a player based on the winning when a gaming medium such as a gaming ball launched by a launching device wins a winning area provided in the gaming area. .

The payout of the winning ball is generally divided for each winning prize, but recently, a gaming machine in which the paying of the winning ball is continuously performed without being divided for each winning prize has been disclosed (see Patent Document 1). .
JP 2001-212321 A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a game control means for controlling the progress of a game, a payout means for paying out game media, and a payout control means for controlling a payout operation of the payout means. In response to the winning of the game medium in the winning area, a control command for designating the number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control means.

  The payout control means stores the game medium detection means for detecting the game medium paid out from the payout means, and the total number of prize balls indicated by the received control command, and the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means. A total prize ball counter that decrements the total number of prize balls by 1 each time, and each time a control command transmitted from the game control means is received, the number of prize balls indicated by the control command is the total number of prize balls Sequentially add to the counter value. The payout control means continuously executes payout of prize balls until the value of the total prize ball number counter becomes zero.

  As described above, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 directly pays out award balls by directly referring to the value of the total prize ball counter, so that the last prize ball is paid out. When the prize ball is not detected by the game medium detection means, the value of the total prize ball number counter does not become zero. As a result, the payout control means continues the payout operation even though the last prize ball has been paid out, and there is a possibility that extra prize balls will be paid out.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that realizes quick payout of game media and enables accurate management of the number of game media to be paid out.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application can receive a prize game medium (for example, a prize ball) based on the fact that a predetermined payout condition is satisfied (for example, a prize is awarded to a prize area of a game ball). In a gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) having a payout means (e.g., a payout device 50) having a payout function and a function of paying out a rental game medium (e.g., a rental ball) in response to a predetermined rental request. A game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a game control microcomputer 110 mounted on the main board 11) and a payout operation of the prize game medium by the payout means based on a control command transmitted from the game control means. And payout control means (for example, a payout control microcomputer 15 mounted on the payout control board 15) for controlling the payout operation of the game media based on the loan request. ), A payout operation amount detecting means (for example, a payout motor position sensor 71) for detecting a payout operation amount of the payout means, and a game medium for detecting the prize game medium and the rental game medium paid out from the payout means Detection means (for example, a payout count switch 72), and the game control means (for example, a payout control command (for example, the number of prize game media to be paid out from the payout means) based on the establishment of the predetermined payout condition) A payout control command transmitting means for transmitting a payout control command FFXX for designating the number of winning balls as the control command to the payout control means (for example, the CPU 113 executes the command transmission process in steps S234 and S239 in the command set process in step S153). The payout control means includes the payout control command transmission means. The payout control command receiving means (for example, the part where the CPU 153 executes steps S43 and S45) that receives the payout control command transmitted from the payout control command and the payout control command received by the payout control command receiving means. A total prize number data storage means (for example, a prize ball total counter 164) for storing total prize number data indicating the total number of prize game media, and a prize game medium detection (for example, a payout count switch 72) by the game medium detection means. The total prize number data subtracting means for subtracting the value of the total prize number data stored in the total prize number data storage means (for example, the part where the CPU 153 executes the process of step S510), The value of the total prize number data subtracted by the total prize number data subtracting means is a predetermined end value ( For example, the total prize number data discriminating means (for example, the part where the CPU 153 executes the process of step S555) for discriminating whether or not it matches 0), and the value of the total prize number data by the total prize number data discriminating means. It is determined that there is a prize game medium that has not been paid out from the payout means based on the fact that it has been determined that the predetermined end value is not met (for example, the CPU 153 has determined No in step S555). A payout operation amount storage means (for example, a payout operation amount counter 163) for storing payout operation amount data indicating a payout operation amount (for example, a value of the prize ball total counter 164) until the payout operation of the prize game medium by the payout means is completed. ) And data setting means (for example, the part where the CPU 153 executes the process of step S557) and the payment A reception flag (for example, payout) indicating that the payout control command has been received in response to the fact that the control command receiving means has received the payout control command (for example, the CPU 153 has determined Yes in steps S521 and S522). The reception flag setting means (for example, the portion where the CPU 153 executes the process of step S526) and whether the payout control command receiving means has received the payout control command during the payout operation by the payout means. A reception determination unit (for example, a portion where the CPU 153 executes the process of step S563), and when the reception determination unit determines that the payout control command has been received (for example, the CPU 153). Is determined as Yes in the process of step S563 ), In accordance with the number of game media specified by the payout control command, the value of the total prize number data stored in the total prize number data storage means and the payout operation stored in the payout operation amount storage means Data update means for updating the value of the amount data (for example, the part where the CPU 153 executes the processing of steps S523 and S564) and the number of prize game media indicated by the payout operation amount data stored in the payout operation amount storage means The payout operation is started by the payout means, and the payout start means (for example, the part where the CPU 153 executes the process of step S558) and the payout means detected by the payout operation amount detection means Depending on the amount of movement (for example, the number of times the dispensing motor position sensor 71 is turned on), the amount of payment stored in the dispensing movement amount storage means is stored. The payout operation amount subtraction means (for example, the portion where the CPU 153 executes the process of step S504) for subtracting the value of the output operation amount data, and the value of the payout operation amount data subtracted by the payout operation amount subtraction means are the predetermined end. The payout operation amount data determining means (for example, the part where the CPU 153 executes the process of step S567) for determining whether or not the value matches the value, and the payout operation amount data determining means determines that the value of the payout operation amount data is the predetermined end. When it is determined that the value matches the value (for example, when the CPU 153 determines Yes in step S567), the payout means is controlled to stop the payout operation of the prize game medium (for example, the CPU 153). After determining “Yes” in the process of step S567, the part for executing the process of step S568 and the like) and the payment When the predetermined lending request is made after the payout operation by the payout means is started by the start means and before the payout operation of the prize game medium is stopped by the payout stop means (for example, the CPU 153 determines in step S561) A payout interrupting means for interrupting the payout of the prize game medium (for example, a portion where the CPU 153 determines Yes in the process of step S561 and then executes the process of step S568 and the like) when the process determines Yes) A ball lending start means (for example, a portion where the CPU 153 executes the processing of step S538, etc.) for starting the payout of the rental game medium based on the predetermined lending request when the payout interruption means is interrupted by the payout interruption means; After the start of payout of game media by the ball rental start means, payout of game media based on the predetermined loan request When finished (for example, when the CPU 153 has executed the process of step S542, etc.), the payout restarting means for restarting the payout of the premium game medium interrupted by the payout interrupting means (for example, after the CPU 153 has executed the process of step S542, A portion for executing the processing of step S558 and the like), and after the payout interrupting means interrupts the payout of the premium game medium, until the payout restarting means restarts the payout of the premium game medium. A data update prohibiting means for prohibiting the update of the payout operation amount data (for example, the part where the CPU 153 determines Yes in the process of step S552 and ends the prize ball control process without executing the process of step S564, etc.); A game machine characterized by including.

  3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the payout control means stores premium number data indicating the number of premium game media specified by the payout control command received by the payout control command receiving means during the payout operation. A payout prize number data storage means (for example, a payout received quantity counter 166), wherein the data update means is a prize game medium specified by the payout control command received by the payout control command receiving means during the payout operation. Is added to the value of the total prize number data stored in the total prize number data storage means, thereby updating the value of the total prize number data (for example, the CPU 153 executes step S523). And the value of the prize number data stored in the paid out prize quantity data storage means, The during-payout operation amount update means for updating the payout operation amount data by adding to the value of the payout operation amount data stored in the recorded payout operation amount storage means (for example, the portion where the CPU 153 executes the process of step S564). And including.

  4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein when the payout control command receiving means receives the payout control command again during the payout operation, the data update means receives a prize specified from the received payout control command. By paying out the number of game media repeatedly in the same storage area of the payout premium number data storage means, the payout premium number data update means for adding and updating the value of the premium quantity data (for example, the CPU 153 performs the process of step S525). To execute).

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the data updating unit is configured to add the payout operation amount data when the value of the prize number data is added to the value of the payout operation amount data by the operation amount updating unit during payout. A prize number subtracting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 153 executes the process of step S565) for subtracting the value of the prize number data added to the value of the value from the payout prize quantity data storage means.

  6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the payout control means turns off the reception flag when the value of the prize number data is added to the value of the payout movement amount data by the movement amount update means during payout. Receiving flag off means (for example, a portion where the CPU 153 executes the process of step S566).

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6, the payout control means determines whether or not the control command received by the payout control means is the payout control command (for example, the CPU 153 performs the process of step S522). The reception flag setting means is determined by the control command determination means to determine that the control command is a payout control command (for example, when the CPU 153 determines Yes in step S522). The reception flag is set to ON.

  8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the game medium detecting means transmits a predetermined detection signal to the payout control means each time a game medium paid out from the payout means is detected. (For example, a part where the payout count switch 72 transmits a detection signal to the payout control board 15), and the payout control means receives a detection signal transmitted from the detection signal transmission means (for example, the CPU 153 receives the detection signal). In response to the detection signal received by the detection signal receiving means (for example, the CPU 153 determines Yes in the process of step S508), the game medium detection is performed. Game medium determining means for determining whether the game medium detected by the means is the prize game medium or the rental game medium (example: The CPU 153 executes the process of step S509), and the total prize number data subtracting means determines that the game medium detected by the game medium discrimination means is the prize game medium. (For example, when the CPU 153 determines Yes in step S508), the value of the total prize number data is subtracted.

  The inventions according to claims 1 to 7 of the present application have the following effects.

  According to the configuration of claim 1, the payout control means stops the payout operation of the payout means even when the payout control command receiving means receives the payout control command during the payout operation. Accordingly, the payout operation amount data stored in the payout operation amount storage means can be updated, so that the payout operation can be realized quickly. Further, the payout control means ends the payout operation of the payout means when the payout operation amount data matches the predetermined end value. In this way, the payout control means determines whether to stop the payout operation based on the payout operation amount of the payout means rather than the number of game media paid out from the payout means. It is possible to prevent extra game media from being paid out from the payout means. As a result, the payout control means can realize accurate management of the number of game media paid out from the payout means. Further, when the predetermined lending request is made during the award ball game medium payout operation, the payout control means temporarily interrupts the award ball game medium payout operation and performs a lending based on the predetermined lending request. Begin paying out game media. When the payout of the rental game media based on the loan request is completed, the payout control means resumes the payout of the suspended prize ball game media. In this way, the payout control means can prioritize the lending of the rental game medium over the payout of the prize ball game medium, so that the payout operation by the payout means is made more reliable. Can do. Further, the payout control means prohibits updating of the payout operation amount data until it is resumed after the payout of the premium game medium is interrupted, so that the payout operation amount is received every time the payout control command is received. Compared to the case of updating data, the number of updates can be reduced. As a result, the payout control means can reduce the processing load.

  According to the configuration of claim 2, the payout control means determines the number of prize ball game media specified from the payout control command received by the payout control command receiving means during the payout operation. The payout operation amount data is updated by temporarily storing it in the intermediate prize number data storage means and then adding the value of the payout middle prize number data storage means to the value of the payout operation amount data. This eliminates the need for the payout control means to perform an operation for specifying the number of prize ball game media from the payout control command when updating the payout operation amount data, thereby reducing the processing load. can do.

  According to the configuration of claim 3, each time the payout control means receives the payout control command during the payout operation, the payout control means determines the number of prize ball game media specified from the received payout control command, Since it can be cumulatively added to the value of the prize number data, there is no need to provide a plurality of the payout prize quantity data storage means. For this reason, the payout control means can reduce the amount of data to be stored.

  According to the configuration of claim 4, the payout control means adds the value of the premium number data to the value of the payout operation amount data, and then stores the premium number data stored in the payout premium number data. The malfunction can be reliably prevented by subtracting the value of the added prize number data from the value of.

  According to the configuration of claim 5, the payout control unit turns on the reception flag only when the received control command is the payout control command, thereby executing the payout control command reception determination process count. Can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6, the payout control means ensures malfunction by turning off the reception flag after adding the value of the prize number data to the value of the payout operation amount data. Can be prevented.

  According to the configuration of claim 7, the payout control unit receives the payout detection signal transmitted from the game medium detection unit, and the game medium detected by the game medium detection unit is It is possible to determine whether it is a premium game medium or the rental game medium. This makes it possible to use the common game medium detecting means when the prize game medium is paid out from the payout means and when the rental game medium is paid out, thereby simplifying the hardware configuration. it can.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment is a card reader (CR: Card Reader) type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card. For example, a bullet ball with a probability setting function called a general electric machine or a pachinko machine. It may be a gaming machine or the like. Furthermore, the present invention is applicable not only to a CR-type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card, but also to a pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using cash.

  A pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. .

  The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A variable display device 4 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area. A passing gate 5 is provided on the side of the variable display device 4. Under the variable display device 4, an ordinary variable winning ball device (start winning port) 6 is disposed. A special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) 7 is disposed below the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6. In addition, a normal symbol display 40 is provided above the variable display device 4.

  The variable display device 4 includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) module that variably displays symbols as identification information by a plurality of variable display units. For example, a game ball wins a normal variable winning ball device 6. In the special figure game where is the execution condition, the variable display of three display symbols (special symbols) composed of numbers, letters, symbols, etc. is started, and after a certain period of time, they are displayed in the order of left, right, and middle Confirm the design. The variable display device 4 may be provided with four start memory display areas for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the normal variable winning ball device 6, that is, the start memory number.

  The passing gate 5 guides the passed hit ball to the normally variable display device 6 through the ball exit. A gate switch 21 (FIG. 5) that detects a hit ball that has passed through the passage gate 5 is provided in a passage between the passage gate 5 and the ball outlet.

  The normal symbol display 40 includes a light emitting diode (LED) and the like, and in a normal diagram game in which a game ball passes through one of the passing gates 5 as a starting condition, the lighting, blinking, emission color, etc. Be controlled. When a display with a predetermined hit pattern is performed in this normal figure game, the display result in the normal figure game is “win”, and the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is passed for a predetermined time. Tilt control.

  The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is a tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric motor) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are movable and controlled between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilt (enlarged open) position by a solenoid 81 (FIG. 5). It is configured as an accessory). The winning ball that has entered the normal variable display device 6 is guided to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the start port switch 22 (FIG. 5).

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes an opening / closing plate that opens and closes a winning area by a solenoid 82 (FIG. 5). This opening / closing plate is normally closed, and when the special display game is performed by the variable display device 4 based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning ball device 6, the specific game state is obtained. The solenoid 82 is set so that the winning area is opened (opening cycle) until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. The game ball that falls on the surface of the game board 2 is received. This opening cycle can be repeated up to 16 times.

  Of the winning balls guided to the back of the game board 2 from the opening / closing plate, the winning ball entering one (V zone) is detected by the V winning switch 23 (FIG. 5). The winning ball from the opening / closing plate is detected by the count switch 24 (FIG. 5). In response to the detection of a winning ball, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by a main board 11 and a payout control board 15 (FIGS. 2 and 5), which will be described later.

  In the game area of the game board 2, a plurality of winning holes 20 a to 20 d are provided. Winnings of the game balls to the winning ports 20a to 20d are detected by the corresponding winning port switches 25a to 25d (FIG. 5). In addition to the above-described configuration, the game area of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill having a decorative lamp, an outlet, and the like.

  Two speakers 8L and 8R that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area. A game effect lamp 9 that is lit or blinks is provided on the outer periphery of the game area.

  A hit ball supply tray (upper plate) 31 is provided on the lower surface of the game area. Below the hitting ball supply tray 31, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by the player to fire the playing ball, and an extra ball receiving tray 32 that stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 31. , Is provided.

  Further, FIG. 1 also shows a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as a card unit) 70 that is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enables a ball lending by inserting a prepaid card. The card unit 70 includes a usable indicator lamp that indicates whether or not the card unit 70 is in a usable state, a connection table direction indicator that indicates which side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponds to the card unit 70, and the card unit 70. When checking the card insertion indicator lamp indicating that a card is inserted in the card, the card insertion slot into which the card as a recording medium is inserted, and the card reader / writer mechanism provided on the back of the card insertion slot A card unit lock or the like for opening the card unit 70 is provided.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Above the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are provided a storage tank 41 for storing game balls as supply balls, and a guide rail 43 for guiding the game balls stored in the storage tank 41 to the payout case 42. . The downstream side of the guide rail 43 communicates with the two rows of ball passages 44a and 44b via a curve rod. A ball switch 27 is installed upstream of the ball passages 44a and 44b. A payout case 42 covering the payout device 50 is fixed to the lower part of the ball passages 44a and 44b.

  The ball switch 27 is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the ball passages 44a and 44b. When the ball switch 27 no longer detects a game ball, the rotation of the payout motor 51 (FIG. 4) in the payout device 50 is performed. And the payout of the game ball is made immobile. Further, the ball switch 27 is locked by a locking piece at a position where it can be detected that 27 to 28 game balls are present in the ball passages 44a and 44b. In other words, the ball-off switch 27 is installed at a position where it can be confirmed that a maximum payout amount (100 yen: 25 in this embodiment) or more is secured.

  A full tank switch 26 is provided on the side wall of the surplus ball passage that communicates between the hit ball supply tray 31 and the surplus ball receiving tray 32 below the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The full tank switch 26 detects a full tank of the surplus ball receiving tray 32.

  When a lot of game balls based on award balls or ball lending requests are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 31 is full and the game balls reach the contact port, when the game balls are further paid out, the game balls are surplus balls. It is guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 32 through the passage. When the game ball is further paid out, the sensing lever presses the full switch 26 to turn it on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor 51 in the payout device 50 is stopped, the payout operation of the payout device 50 is stopped, and the driving of the firing device 60 is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a front view (FIG. 3A) and a cross-sectional view (FIG. 3B) showing the dispensing device 50 covered with the dispensing case 42. FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration example of the dispensing device 50. In this example, a payout device 50 is formed inside three cases 45a, 45b and 45c as the payout case 42. Holes 46a and 46b communicating with the ball passages 44a and 44b are respectively provided in the upper portions of the cases 45a and 45b, and the game balls flow into the payout device 50 through the holes 46a and 46b.

  The payout device 50 pays out a winning ball or a game ball based on a ball rental request, and includes a payout stepping motor (payout motor) 51 serving as a drive source. The rotation operation of the payout motor 51 is controlled by a drive signal sent from the payout control board 15.

  Further, the payout device 50 includes a gear 52 fitted to the rotation shaft of the payout motor 51, a gear 53 meshing with the gear 52, and a cam 54 fitted to the central axis of the gear 53 and having a ball mounting portion. And a ball passage 55 below the cam 54 is provided. The game balls that have flowed in through the holes 46a and 46b fall alternately through the ball passage 55 one by one every time the ball mounting portion of the cam 54 rotates 1/3.

  The payout device 50 is provided with a payout motor position sensor 71 composed of a light emitting element (LED) and a light receiving element. The payout motor position sensor 71 is a sensor for detecting the rotational position of the payout motor 51, and is turned on every time the payout motor 51 rotates by 1/3, and transmits a predetermined detection signal to the payout control board 15. As a result, the amount of rotation operation of the payout motor 51 can be counted on the payout control board 15 side.

  Below the payout device 50, for example, a payout count switch 72 using a proximity switch is provided. The payout count switch 72 is turned on every time one game ball falls from the payout device 50 and transmits a predetermined detection signal to the payout control board 15. Thereby, on the payout control board 15 side, the number of game balls actually paid out from the payout device 50 can be counted.

  The launching device 60 includes a launching stepping motor (launching motor) 61 (FIG. 5) serving as a drive source, elastically deforms the firing spring by the rotation of the firing motor 61, and transmits the biasing force of the firing spring to the striking hammer. By hitting the game ball, the game ball is launched toward the game area. The elastic force of the firing spring is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 30. That is, the game ball is launched at a speed corresponding to the operation amount of the operation knob 30. The rotation operation of the firing motor 61 is controlled by a firing drive signal sent from the payout control board 15.

  Further, on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are main power board 10, main board 11, production control board 12, sound control board 13, lamp control board 14, payout control board 15, information terminal board 16 and launch control board 17. Each substrate is disposed in place.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a system configuration example centering on the main board 11 and the payout control board 15. 5 also shows the power supply board 10, the effect control board 12, and the launch control board 17.

  The power supply board 10 supplies a predetermined power supply voltage to each circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 110, a switch circuit 115, a solenoid circuit 116, and the like. Further, the main board 11 includes wiring to the production control board 12 and the payout control board 15, a gate switch 21, a start port switch 22, a V winning switch 23, a count switch 24, winning port switches 25a to 25d, and a full tank switch 26. And the wiring from the ball switch 27 is connected. Further, the main board 11 is also connected to wirings for solenoids 81 and 82 for performing movable control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 and opening / closing control in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. .

  The game control microcomputer 110 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is controlled according to a ROM (Read Only Memory) 111 for storing a game control program, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 112 used as a work memory, and the program. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 113 and an I / O (Input / Output) port 114 are included. The game control microcomputer 110 has a function of generating random numbers used in the special game, a function of outputting and transmitting control commands as examples of command information to the effect control board 12 and the payout control board 15, respectively. It is what you have.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15 is a payout control command. In this embodiment, the payout control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15 through eight signal lines of payout control signals CD0 to CD7. A signal line for a payout control INT signal for transmitting a strobe signal is also wired between the main board 11 and the payout control board 15.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a payout control command sent from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15 used in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6A, the payout control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit of MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of EXT data is “0”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6B, the command FF00 (h) is a payout control command that designates a payout enabled state. The payout enable state designation command is used when the full tank state of the surplus ball receiving tray 32 is released and the full tank switch 26 is turned off (when the full tank flag is turned off) or when the ball cut state is released and the ball cut switch 27 is turned off. For example, when the payout stop state is canceled and payout becomes possible, such as when the ball-off switch is turned off.

  The command FF01 (h) is a payout control command for designating a payout stop state. The payout stop state designation command is used when the surplus ball receiving tray 32 is full and the full tank switch 26 is turned on (when the full tank flag is turned on) or when the ball is turned off and the ball cut switch 27 is turned on (the ball cut flag is Transmitted from the main board 11). The command F0XX (h) is a payout control command for designating the number of winning balls, and this EXT data indicates the payout number.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing details of a configuration example of the game control microcomputer 110. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 110 includes a switch timer memory 121, a switch-on determination value table memory 122, a flag memory 123, and a command transmission table memory 124.

  The switch timer memory 121 stores a plurality of switch timers that are added or cleared depending on whether a detection signal input from various switches is in an on state or an off state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, switch timers are provided at addresses corresponding to various switches.

  The switch-on determination value table memory 122 shown in FIG. 7 stores a plurality of switch-on determination values for determining whether or not various switches are turned on. Specifically, the number of times that the detection signals input from the various switches are continuously determined to be in the on state is stored as the switch-on determination value.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, “2” is set as the switch-on determination value of the prize opening switches 25 a to 25 d, the start opening switch 22, the count switch 24, the V prize winning switch 23, and the gate switch 21. “50” is set as the switch-on determination value of the tongue switch 26, and “250” is set as the switch-on determination value of the ball-off switch 27. In the switch-on determination value table memory 122, “30” is set as a switch-off determination value for determining whether or not the ball switch 27 is turned off.

  The flag memory 123 shown in FIG. 7 is for setting a plurality of types of flags used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the flag memory 123 is provided with a special symbol process flag, a normal symbol process flag, a switch-on flag, a full flag, a ball running flag, a payout stop flag, a timer interrupt flag, and the like.

  The special symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected and executed in the special symbol process (step S15 in FIG. 16). The normal symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected and executed in the normal symbol process (step S16 in FIG. 16) in order to control the display state of the normal symbol display 40 in a predetermined order.

  The switch-on flag is a flag composed of a plurality of bits that are set or cleared in accordance with a timer value or the like stored in the switch timer memory 121. The full tank flag is a flag that is set or cleared in accordance with ON / OFF of the bit assigned to the full tank switch 26 among the switch ON flags.

  The ball-off flag is a flag that is set or cleared in accordance with ON / OFF of a bit assigned to the ball-off switch 27 in the switch-on flag. The payout stop flag is a flag that is set to an on state when the payout is stopped and is turned off when the payout is possible. The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses and a timer interrupt is generated.

  The command transmission table memory 124 is provided with a plurality of command transmission tables for each control command output from the main board 11 to each control board on the sub side (the effect control board 12 and the payout control board 15). FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the command transmission table memory 124. One command transmission table is composed of 3 bytes, and INT data is set in the first byte. Further, MODE data is set in the command data 1 of the second byte, and EXT data is set in the command data 2 of the third byte.

  Although the EXT data itself may be set in the area of the command data 2, the command data 2 may be set with data for designating the address of the table storing the EXT data. . For example, if bit 7 (work area reference bit) of command data 2 is 0, it indicates that EXT data itself is set in command data 2. Such EXT data is data in which bit 7 is 0. In this embodiment, if the work area reference bit is 1, it indicates that the contents of the transmission buffer are used as EXT data. If the work area reference bit is 1, the other 7 bits may be configured to indicate an offset for designating an address of a table storing EXT data.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of INT data. Bit 0 of the INT data indicates whether or not a payout control command should be sent to the payout control board 15. If bit 0 is “1”, it indicates that a payout control command should be sent. Accordingly, the CPU 113 sets “01 (h)” in the INT data, for example, in the prize ball process (step S20 in FIG. 16). Further, bit 1 of the INT data indicates whether or not an effect control command should be sent to the effect control board 12. If bit 1 is “1”, it indicates that an effect control command should be sent. Accordingly, the CPU 113 sets “02 (h)” in the INT data, for example, in command control processing (step S17 in FIG. 16).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10C, the command transmission table memory 124 is provided with a ring buffer and a transmission buffer for the payout control command. In the prize ball processing, when the prize ball payout condition is established, the number of prize balls according to the established condition is sequentially set in the ring buffer. Further, when a payout control command relating to the number of winning balls is sent, one piece of data is transferred from the ring buffer to the transmission buffer.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10C, the ring buffer is composed of 12 buffers, and can store data corresponding to 12 payout control commands. Since the number of buffers corresponding to the number of winning openings is provided in the ring buffer, it is possible to store payout control command data based on each winning even when winning simultaneously occurs.

  11 and 12 are explanatory diagrams showing bit allocation of the I / O port 114. FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, detection signals from the winning port switches 25a to 25d, the starting port switch 22, the count switch 24, the V winning switch 23 and the gate switch 21 are input to bits 0 to 7 of the input port 0, respectively. The In addition, detection signals from the full switch 26 and the ball switch 27 are input to bits 0 and 1 of the input port 1, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 12, from the output port 0, the payout control command and the INT signal of the effect control command are output to the payout control board 15 and the effect control board 12, respectively. From the output port 1, 8-bit data of the payout control command is output to the payout control board 15, and from the output port 2, 8-bit data of the effect control command is output to the effect control board 12.

  For example, various information output signals are output from the other output ports to the information terminal board 16, and drive signals for opening and closing the normal variable winning ball device 6 and the special variable winning ball device 7 are provided. Output to the solenoids 81 and 82, respectively.

  The switch circuit 115 shown in FIG. 5 takes in the detection signals from the gate switch 21, the start port switch 22, the V winning switch 23, the count switch 24, the winning port switches 25 a to 25 d, the full switch 26 and the ball switch 27. The information is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 110. The solenoid circuit 116 drives the solenoids 81 and 82 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 110. The solenoid 81 is connected to the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 through a link mechanism. The solenoid 82 is connected to the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 through a link mechanism.

  The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 5 is for performing effect control based on the effect control command output from the main board 11. The effect control board 12 displays an image used for the variable display game on the variable display device 4 based on the display control command output from the main board 11 and controls the normal symbol display 40 to be turned on / off. . The effect control board 12 controls the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting / extinguishing operation of the game effect lamp 9.

  The effect control board 12 is connected to the voice control board 13 and wiring in order to control the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R. The audio control board 13 is equipped with a drive circuit for driving the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, the effect control board 12 is connected to the lamp control board 14 and wiring in order to control the lighting / extinguishing operation of the game effect lamp 9. A drive circuit for driving the game effect lamp 9 is mounted on the lamp control board 14.

  The payout control board 15 performs payout control for game balls and the like based on prize balls and ball lending requests. The payout control board 15 is connected to the main board 11 and the launch control board 17 by wiring. Further, detection signals from the payout motor position sensor 71 and the payout count switch 72 are input to the payout control board 15. Furthermore, wiring to the payout motor 51 and the firing motor 61 is connected to the payout control board 15.

  On the payout control board 15, a payout control microcomputer 150, a switch circuit 155, and the like are mounted. The payout control microcomputer 150 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 151 that stores a payout control program and the like, a RAM 152 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 153 that performs a payout control operation according to the program, and an I / O port 154. Contains.

  FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing details of a configuration example of the payout control microcomputer 150. As shown in FIG. 13, the payout control microcomputer 150 includes a reception command buffer memory 161, a switch-on counter memory 162, a payout operation amount counter 163, a winning ball total counter 164, a lending total counter 165, A payout receiving number counter 166 and a flag memory 167 are provided.

  The reception command buffer memory 161 is provided with a plurality of reception command buffers for storing payout control commands received from the main board 11. In the example shown in FIG. 14, twelve received command buffers are provided, and a received command buffer for storing received commands is designated by a command reception number counter. The command reception number counter takes a value in the range of 0-11. Each reception command buffer is composed of, for example, 1 byte. By using a plurality of reception command buffers as ring buffers, six payout control commands having a 2-byte structure can be stored.

  The switch-on counter memory 162 shown in FIG. 13 is a payout that is added or cleared depending on whether the detection signals input from the payout motor position sensor 71 and the payout count switch 72 are in the on state or in the off state, respectively. The motor position sensor on counter and the payout count switch on counter are stored. When the value of the payout motor position sensor on counter and the value of the payout count switch on counter are “2”, it is determined that the payout motor position sensor 71 and the payout count switch 72 are on.

  The payout operation amount counter 163 counts the number of game balls set in the ball lending control process (step S55 in FIG. 25) or the prize ball control process (step S56 in FIG. 25) every time the payout motor 51 rotates by 1/3. In addition, it is a down counter that subtracts one by one. When a ball lending request signal is received from the card unit 70, the payout operation amount counter 163 is set with the number of lending balls in one unit (for example, 25) in the ball lending control processing. In the prize ball control process, the number of prize balls stored in the prize ball total counter 164 is set in the payout operation amount counter 163.

  The value of the payout operation amount counter 163 is calculated every time the payout motor position sensor 71 detects that the payout motor 51 has rotated 1/3, that is, the payout motor 51 pays out one game ball. Every time the rotation operation (payout operation) is executed, 1 is subtracted. In this way, the payout operation amount counter 163 can count the payout operation amount of the payout motor 51.

  The prize ball total counter 164 is for storing the total number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device 50. Each time a payout control command is received from the main board 11, the number of prize balls designated by the received payout control command is added to the value of the prize ball total counter 164. The value of the total number of winning balls 164 is decremented by one each time the payout count switch 72 detects a winning ball paid out from the payout device 50. In this way, the prize ball total counter 164 can count the number of prize balls actually paid out from the payout device 50.

  The total rental counter 165 is for storing the total number of rental balls paid out from the payout device 50. Each time a ball lending request signal is received from the card unit 70, the number of lending balls in one unit is added to the value of the total lending counter 165. The value of the total rental counter 165 is decremented by 1 each time the payout count switch 72 detects a payout paid out from the payout device 50. In this way, the total number of rented balls counter 165 can count the number of rented balls actually paid out from the payout device 50.

  The during-payout received number counter 166 is for storing the number of game balls designated by the payout control command received during the payout of prize balls. Each time a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls is received from the main board 11, the number of prize balls designated by the received payout control command is added to the value of the received number counter 166 during payout. Thereafter, in the prize ball control process (step S56 in FIG. 25), the payout operation amount counter 163 has a limit that the value of the payout received number counter 166 does not exceed the maximum payout number (25 in this embodiment). The value added to the payout operation amount counter 163 is subtracted from the payout received number counter 166.

  The flag memory 167 is for setting a plurality of types of flags used for controlling the payout operation of the payout device 50. For example, the flag memory 167 is provided with a payout receiving flag, a payout stop flag, a winning ball paying flag, a ball lending flag, a timer interruption flag, and the like.

  The payout receiving flag is set to ON when a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls is received during the payout of the winning ball, and the number of prize balls stored in the payout received number counter 166 is “0”. "Is a flag that is turned off in response to"

  The payout stop flag is a flag that is set to an on state when the payout is stopped and is turned off when the payout is possible. The winning ball paying-out flag is a flag that is set to ON when the paying-out operation of the winning ball by the paying device 50 is being executed, and is turned off when the winning ball paying-out operation is completed. The renting-out paying flag is a flag that is set to an on state when the lending payout operation by the payout device 50 is being executed, and is turned off when the lending operation is completed. The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses and a timer interrupt is generated.

  The switch circuit 155 shown in FIG. 5 takes in detection signals from the payout motor position sensor 71 and the payout count switch 72 and transmits them to the payout control microcomputer 150.

  The information terminal board 16 is for outputting various game-related information to the outside. For example, at least an output of a ball cutting detection switch provided in the storage tank 41 is introduced to the information terminal board 16 and a ball cutting terminal for externally outputting the prize ball information (prize ball number signal) is externally output. A terminal for award balls and a ball lending terminal for outputting ball lending information (ball lending number signal) to the outside.

  The launch control board 17 is for controlling the launch operation by the launch device 60 in accordance with the operation amount of the operation knob 30. The launch control board 17 is connected to wiring from the operation knob 30 and to the launch motor 61. The firing control board 17 fires a hit ball at a speed corresponding to the operation amount by adjusting the driving force of the firing motor 61 according to the operation amount of the operation knob 30.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the game control microcomputer 110 mounted on the main board 11. In the main board 11, when the power supply voltage from the power supply board 10 is supplied, the game control microcomputer 110 is activated, and the CPU 113 first executes the game control main process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 113 sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1) and then performs necessary initial settings (step S2). In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 112 is cleared. Further, by setting a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 110, a timer interrupt is generated periodically (for example, every 2 milliseconds). When the initial setting is completed, after interrupting is permitted (step S3), a loop process is started.

  By executing the game control main process, the timer interrupt is set to repeatedly occur every 2 milliseconds. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 113 executes the game control interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. .

  In the game control interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 113 firstly, via the switch circuit 115, the gate switch 21, start port switch 22, V winning switch 23, count switch 24, winning port switches 25 a to 25 d. , The detection signals of the full switch 26 and the ball switch 27 are input, and a switch process for determining their state is performed (step S11).

  Subsequently, the CPU 113 performs abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by executing predetermined error processing, and can generate a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, the CPU 113 updates a determination random number update process (step S13) for updating each determination random number such as a jackpot determination random number used for game control, and a display random number update process for updating the display random number (step S14). ) And are executed sequentially.

  Next, the CPU 113 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the special symbol process flag in order to control the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Following the special symbol process, the CPU 113 executes a normal symbol process (step S16). In the normal symbol process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag in order to control the normal symbol display 40 in a predetermined order.

  Further, the CPU 113 executes a predetermined command control process to send a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 and perform operations such as an effect operation according to the gaming state. Control is instructed (step S17). Further, the CPU 113 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S18). Subsequently, the CPU 113 executes predetermined solenoid output processing to control the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6 and open / close the open / close plate in the special variable winning ball device 7 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Driving is performed (step S19).

  After that, the CPU 113 executes predetermined prize ball processing to set the number of prize balls based on the detection signals input from the prize opening switches 25a to 25d, the count switch 24, and the start opening switch 22 and payout. A payout control command can be output to the control board 15 (step S20). Specifically, a payout control command F0XX (h) indicating the number of winning balls is given to the payout control board 15 in accordance with winning detection based on the winning opening switches 25a to 25d, the count switch 24, and the start opening switch 22 being turned on. Output. The CPU 153 of the payout control board 15 drives the payout device 50 according to the payout control command F0XX (h).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the switch process executed in step S11. In the switch processing, as shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 113 first receives data input to the input port 0 (step S101). Next, the CPU 113 sets “8” as the number of processes (step S102), and sets the address “0” of the switch timer of the winning opening switch 25a as a pointer (step S103). Thereafter, the CPU 113 calls a switch check processing subroutine to execute switch check processing (step S104).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the switch check process. In this switch check process, as shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 113 first sets data input from the input port 0 as a comparison value (step S201). Also, clear data (00) is set (step S202). Then, the CPU 113 loads the value of the switch timer indicated by the pointer from the switch timer memory 121 (step S203), and shifts the comparison value to the right (in the direction from the upper bit to the lower bit) (step S204). Thereby, the input data is pushed out by the carry flag.

  Then, the CPU 113 checks the carry flag to determine whether the value is “0” or “1” (step S205). When the value of the carry flag is “0” (step S205; Yes), the CPU 113 determines that the detection signal is off, sets clear data to the switch timer, and returns the value to 0 (step S206). .

  On the other hand, when the value of the carry flag is “1” (step S205; No), the CPU 113 determines that the detection signal is in the on state, and adds 1 to the value of the switch timer (step S207). The CPU 113 determines whether or not the value after addition is “0” (step S208). When the CPU 113 determines that the value after addition is not “0” (step S208; No), the added value is switched. Return to the timer (step S209).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value after addition is 0 (step S208; Yes), the addition value is not returned to the switch timer. That is, when the value of the switch timer has reached the maximum value (255), no further value is added.

  Thereafter, the CPU 113 adds 1 to the pointer (switch timer address) (step S210), subtracts 1 from the number of processes (step S211), and determines whether or not the number of processes has become “0” (step S212). ). When it is determined that the number of processes is not “0” (step S212; No), the CPU 113 returns to the process of step S202 and executes the processes of steps S202 to S212 again.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of processes has become “0” (step S212; Yes), the CPU 113 ends the switch check process.

  In the switch check process in step S104, the CPU 113 repeats the processes in steps S202 to S212 until the number of processes reaches “0”, whereby the CPU 113 receives the winning port switches 25a to 25d, the start port switch 22, the count switch 24, With respect to the V winning switch 23 and the gate switch 21, it can be sequentially determined whether or not the detection signal is in the ON state. Then, in the switch determined that the detection signal is in the ON state, 1 is added to the corresponding switch timer value.

  Subsequently, the CPU 113 receives data input to the input port 1 (step S105 in FIG. 17). Next, the CPU 113 sets “2” as the number of processes (step S106), and sets the address “8” of the switch timer of the full tank switch 26 as a pointer (step S107). Then, the CPU 113 calls a switch check processing subroutine to execute switch check processing (step S108).

  In the switch check process in step S108, the CPU 113 repeats the processes in steps S202 to S212 until the number of processes reaches “0”, whereby the CPU 113 detects that the detection signals from the full switch 26 and the ball switch 27 are in the ON state. It is possible to sequentially determine whether or not there is. Then, in the switch determined that the detection signal is in the ON state, 1 is added to the corresponding switch timer value.

  In this embodiment, since the game control interrupt process is started every 2 milliseconds, the switch process is also executed once every 2 milliseconds. Therefore, the value of the switch timer is incremented by 1 every 2 milliseconds.

  19, 20 and 21 are flowcharts showing details of the prize ball processing executed in step S20. In this prize ball processing, as shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 113 first sets “1” as the offset of the switch-on determination value table (step S111), and sets “8” as the offset of the address of the switch timer. (Step S112). The offset “1” in the switch-on determination value table means that the second data “50” in the switch-on determination value table is used. The switch timer address offset “8” means that a switch timer corresponding to the full switch 26 is designated.

  Then, the CPU 113 calls a switch check-on process subroutine to execute a switch-on check process (step S113). In the switch-on check process in step S113, if the value of the switch timer corresponding to the full-tan switch 26 matches the full-tan switch-on determination value “50”, the switch-on flag provided in the flag memory 123 is on. Set to

  The CPU 113 checks this switch on flag to determine whether or not the full switch 26 is on (step S114). When it is determined that the full tank switch 26 is on (step S114; Yes), the CPU 113 sets the full tank flag provided in the flag memory 123 to on (step S115). The full flag is reset and turned off when the value of the switch timer corresponding to the full switch 26 becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the full switch 26 is not turned on (step S114; No), the CPU 113 skips the process of step S115.

  Subsequently, the CPU 113 sets “2” as the offset of the switch-on determination value table (step S116), and sets “9” as the offset of the switch timer address (step S117). The offset “2” in the switch-on determination value table means that the third data “250” in the switch-on determination value table is used. The offset “9” of the switch timer address means that the switch timer corresponding to the ball switch 27 is designated.

  Then, the CPU 113 calls a switch check-on process subroutine to execute a switch-on check process (step S118). In the switch-on check process in step S118, if the value of the switch timer corresponding to the ball-off switch 27 matches the ball-off switch-on determination value “250”, the switch-on flag provided in the flag memory 123 is turned on. Set to

  The CPU 113 checks this switch on flag to determine whether or not the ball cut switch 27 is on (step S119). When it is determined that the ball cut switch 27 is turned on (step S119; Yes), the CPU 113 sets the ball cut flag provided in the flag memory 123 to on (step S120). The ball-off flag is reset and turned off when the value of the switch timer corresponding to the ball-off switch 27 becomes “30”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the full switch 26 is not turned on (step S119; No), the CPU 113 skips the process of step S120.

  Subsequently, the CPU 113 checks the payout suspension flag to determine whether or not the payout is stopped (step S121). When it is determined that the payout is not stopped (step S121; No), it is determined whether or not the full tank flag or the ball-off flag is turned on (step S122).

  When it is determined that at least one of the full flag and the ball-off flag is turned on (step S122; Yes), the payout stop flag provided in the flag memory 123 is set and turned on ( In step S123), a command transmission table related to the payout stop state designation command is set (step S124).

  Then, the CPU 113 calls a command set processing subroutine to execute command set processing (step S125). In the command set process of step S125, the head address of the command transmission table storing the payout stop state designation command is set as the address of the command transmission table. As a result, a payout stop state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that both the full tank flag and the ball cut flag remain off (step S122; No), the processing of steps S123 to S125 is skipped.

  If it is determined in step S121 that the payout is stopped (step S121; Yes), it is determined whether or not both the full tank flag and the ball-off flag are turned off (step S126). When it is determined that both the full tank flag and the ball-off flag are turned off (step S126; Yes), the payout stop flag provided in the flag memory 123 is reset and turned off (step S127), and payout is possible. A command transmission table related to the state designation command is set (step S128).

  Then, the CPU 113 calls a command set processing subroutine to execute command set processing (step S129). In the command transmission process of step S129, the head address of the command transmission table in which the payable state designation command is stored is set as the address of the command transmission table. As a result, a payable state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S126 that at least one of the full flag and the ball-off flag remains on (step S126; No), the processes in steps S127 to S129 are skipped. .

  Subsequently, the CPU 113 sets “0” as the offset of the switch-on determination value table (step S130 in FIG. 20) and sets “0” as the offset of the switch timer address (step S131). The offset “0” in the switch-on determination value table means that the first data “2” in the switch-on determination value table is used. Further, the offset “0” of the switch timer address means that the switch timer corresponding to the winning opening switch 25a is designated. Further, “4” is set as the number of repetitions (step S132).

  Then, the CPU 113 calls a switch check-on process subroutine to execute the switch-on check process (step S133). In the switch-on check process in step S133, if the value of the switch timer corresponding to the winning opening switch 25a matches the switch-on determination value “2”, the switch-on flag provided in the flag memory 123 is set to ON. Is done.

  The CPU 113 checks this switch-on flag to determine whether or not the winning opening switch 25a is turned on (step S134). When it is determined that the winning opening switch 25a is turned on (step S134; Yes), the CPU 113 sets “10” as the number of prize balls to be paid out in the ring buffer (step S135). The CPU 113 increments the write pointer every time data is written to the ring buffer. When data is written up to the last area of the ring buffer, the CPU 113 updates the write pointer to point to the first area of the ring buffer.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning opening switch 25a is not turned on (step S134; No), the CPU 113 skips the process of step S135.

  Subsequently, the CPU 113 subtracts 1 from the number of repetitions (step S136), and determines whether or not the number of repetitions has become “0” (step S137). When it is determined that the number of repetitions is not “0” (step S137; No), the CPU 113 adds 1 to the offset of the address of the switch timer (step S138), and the process returns to step S133.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of repetitions has become “0” (step S137; Yes), the CPU 113 proceeds to the process of step S139.

  In this manner, the CPU 113 can sequentially determine whether or not the winning opening switches 25a to 25d are turned on by repeatedly executing the processes of steps S133 to S138 until the number of processes reaches “0”. . When it is determined that the winning opening switches 25a to 25d are turned on, “10” is set in the ring buffer as the number of winning balls to be paid out.

  Next, the CPU 113 sets “0” as the offset of the switch-on determination value table (step S139), and sets “5” as the offset of the switch timer address (step S140). The offset “0” in the switch-on determination value table means that the first data “2” in the switch-on determination value table is used. Further, the offset “5” of the address of the switch timer means that the switch timer corresponding to the start port switch 22 is designated.

  Then, the CPU 113 calls a switch-on check process subroutine to execute a switch-on check process (step S141). In the switch-on check process in step S141, if the value of the switch timer corresponding to the start port switch 22 matches the switch-on determination value “2”, the switch-on flag provided in the flag memory 123 is set to on. Is done.

  The CPU 113 checks the switch on flag to determine whether or not the start port switch 22 is on (step S142). If it is determined that the start port switch 22 is on (step S142; Yes), the CPU 113 sets “6” in the ring buffer as the number of prize balls to be paid out (step S143).

  On the other hand, when determining that the start port switch 22 is not turned on (step S142; No), the CPU 113 skips the process of step S143.

  Subsequently, the CPU 113 sets “0” as the offset of the switch-on determination value table (step S144), and sets “6” as the offset of the switch timer address (step S145). The offset “0” in the switch-on determination value table means that the first data “2” in the switch-on determination value table is used. The switch timer address offset “6” means that a switch timer corresponding to the count switch 24 is designated.

  Then, the CPU 113 calls a switch-on check process subroutine to execute a switch-on check process (step S146). In the switch-on check process in step S146, if the value of the switch timer corresponding to the count switch 24 matches the switch-on determination value “2”, the switch-on flag provided in the flag memory 123 is set to on. The

  The CPU 113 checks the switch on flag to determine whether or not the count switch 24 is on (step S147). If it is determined that the count switch 24 is on (step S147; Yes), the CPU 113 sets “15” as the number of prize balls to be paid out in the ring buffer (step S148).

  On the other hand, when determining that the count switch 23 is not turned on (step S147; No), the CPU 113 skips the process of step S148.

  Then, the CPU 113 determines whether or not data exists in the ring buffer (step S149 in FIG. 21). If data exists in the ring buffer (step S149; Yes), the contents of the ring buffer pointed to by the read pointer are set in the transmission buffer (step S150), and the value of the read pointer points to the next area of the ring buffer. The command transmission table relating to the number of winning balls is set (step S152).

  Then, the CPU 113 calls a command set processing subroutine and executes command set processing (step S153). In the command set process in step S153, the head address of the command transmission table in which the payout control command relating to the number of prize balls is stored is set as the address of the command transmission table. As a result, a payout control command relating to the number of prize balls is sent from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the switch-on check process executed in steps S113, S118, S133, S141, and S146. In the switch-on check process, as shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 113 first sets the head address of the switch-on determination value table (step S221). Then, the CPU 113 adds an offset to this address (step S222), and loads a switch-on determination value from the address after the addition (step S223).

  Subsequently, the CPU 113 sets the start address of the switch timer (step S224), adds an offset to the address (step S225), and loads the value of the switch timer from the added address (step S226). Since each switch timer is stored in the switch timer memory 121 in the same order as each bit of the input port to be described later, in the process of step S226, the CPU 113 loads the value of the switch timer corresponding to each switch. be able to.

  Then, the CPU 113 compares the loaded switch timer value with the switch-on determination value (step S227), and when the switch timer value matches the switch-on determination value (step S227; Yes), the flag memory 123 Is set to ON (step S228). On the other hand, when the value of the switch timer does not coincide with the switch-on determination value (step S227; No), the process of step S228 is skipped and the switch-on check process is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing details of the command set process executed in steps S125, S129, and S153. In the command set process, as shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 113 first saves the address of the command transmission table in a stack or the like, and then loads INT data of the command transmission table pointed to by the pointer into the argument 1 (step S231). The argument 1 is input information for a command transmission process to be described later.

  Next, the CPU 113 adds 1 to the address indicating the command transmission table (step S232). As a result, the address indicated by the command transmission table matches the address of command data 1 (MODE data). Subsequently, the CPU 113 reads out the command data 1 (MODE data) and sets it as the argument 2 (step S233). This argument 2 is also input information for a command transmission process to be described later.

  Then, the CPU 113 calls a command transmission processing subroutine to execute command transmission processing (step S234).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing details of command transmission processing. In the command transmission process, the CPU 113 first sets the INT data set in the argument 1 to the work area determined as the comparison value (step S301), and the number of transmissions “2” is determined as the number of processes. The work area is set (step S302). Next, the CPU 113 sets the address of the output port 1 to the I / O address (step S303).

  Subsequently, the CPU 113 executes a shift process for shifting the comparison value to the right by 1 bit (step S304). Then, the CPU 113 checks the carry flag to determine whether the value is “0” or “1” (step S305). In this case, the value of the carry flag being “1” means that the rightmost bit in the INT data is “1”. In this embodiment, when the sending of the payout control command is instructed, the value of the carry flag becomes “1” in the first shift process.

  If it is determined that the value of the carry flag is “1” (step S305; No), the data set in the argument 2 is output to the address set as the I / O address (step S306). .

  In the first shift process, since the output port 1 address is set to the I / O address, MODE data of the payout control command is output to the output port 1.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the carry flag value is “0” (step S305; Yes), the process of step S306 is skipped.

  Subsequently, the CPU 113 adds 1 to the I / O address (step S307) and subtracts 1 from the number of processes (step S308). Thereby, the address of the output port 2 is set as the I / O address. Then, the CPU 113 determines whether or not the number of processes is “0” (step S309). If it is determined that the number of processes is not “0” (step S309; No), the process returns to the process of step S304. The shift process is executed again.

  The CPU 113 pushes out the value of bit 1 in the INT data in the second shift process, and further determines whether the value of the carry flag is “0” or “1” in the process of step S305. Then, it is determined whether or not an instruction to send the production control command is instructed.

  Thereafter, when it is determined in step S309 that the number of processes is “0” (step S309; Yes), the contents of argument 1 in which INT data before the start of the shift process is stored are read (step S310). The read data is output to the output port 0 (step S311). As a result, the INT signal output to the output port 0 becomes high level.

  Subsequently, the CPU 113 sets a predetermined value in the weight counter (step S312), and subtracts the value by 1 until the value of the weight counter becomes 0 (step S313). When the value of the wait counter becomes 0 (step S314; Yes), clear data (00) is set (step S315), and the set clear data is output to the output port 0 (step S316). As a result, the INT signal output to the output port 0 becomes low level.

  Thereafter, the CPU 113 sets a predetermined value again in the wait counter (step S317), and subtracts the value by 1 until the value of the wait counter becomes 0 (step S318). When the value of the wait counter becomes 0 (step S319; Yes), the CPU 113 ends the command transmission process.

  By the command transmission processing in step S234, MODE data of the payout control command is sent from the output port 0 to the payout control board 15.

  Thereafter, the CPU 113 adds 1 to the address indicated by the command transmission table (step S235). As a result, the address indicated by the command transmission table matches the address of command data 2 (EXT data). Subsequently, the CPU 113 reads out the command data 2 (EXT data) and sets it as the argument 2 (step S236).

  Then, the CPU 113 determines whether the value of bit 7 (work area reference bit) of the command data 2 is “0” or “1” (step S237). If it is determined that the value of bit 7 is “1” (step S237; No), the contents of the transmission buffer are loaded into the argument 2 (step S238).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of bit 7 is “0” (step S237; Yes), the process of step S238 is skipped. As a result, EXT data is set in the argument 2.

  Then, the CPU 113 calls a command transmission processing subroutine to execute command transmission processing (step S239). By the command transmission process in step S239, the EXT data of the payout control command is sent from the output port 0 to the payout control board 15.

  Next, the operation in the payout control board 15 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a payout control main process executed by the payout control CPU 153 mounted on the payout control board 15. When the payout control main process is started, as shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 153 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 152, set various initial values, and determine the start interval of the payout control. The initial setting of the 2-millisecond timer is performed (step S31).

  Thereafter, the CPU 153 monitors a timer interrupt flag provided in the flag memory 167, and executes a loop process until the timer interrupt flag is set (step S32; No). In this embodiment, a timer interrupt occurs every 2 milliseconds in the CPU 153, and when this timer interrupt occurs, a predetermined timer interrupt process is executed, so that a timer interrupt flag provided in the flag memory 167 is obtained. Is set.

  In the CPU 113, an interrupt for receiving a payout control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from a timer interrupt that occurs every 2 milliseconds. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when the payout control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the payout control INT signal being turned on, the CPU 153 executes a payout control command reception interrupt process shown in FIG.

  In this command reception interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 153 first saves the value of each register in the stack and then assigns it to the input of the payout control signals CD0 to CD7 in the I / O port 154. The data corresponding to the payout control command is read from the input port that is present (step S41). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the first byte of the 2-byte payout control command (step S42). Here, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) of the payout control command are configured to be immediately distinguishable on the receiving side. In other words, the reception side can immediately detect whether the data as MODE or the data as EXT has been received by the first bit. When the first bit of the received command is “1”, it is determined that the valid first byte (MODE data) of the payout control command having a 2-byte configuration has been received.

  When it is determined in step S42 that the MODE data is the first byte (step S42; Yes), the received command is stored in the reception command buffer designated by the command reception number counter in the reception command buffer memory 161. (Step S43), and then the process proceeds to Step S49. On the other hand, if it is not the first byte of the payout control command (step S42; No), it is determined whether or not the first byte of MODE data has already been received (step S44). Whether or not the first byte of MODE data has been received can be determined by checking the command data stored in the received command buffer.

  If the first byte has already been received (step S44; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first bit of the one byte received this time is “0”, and if the first bit is “0”. For example, assuming that a valid second byte has been received, the received command is stored in the next reception command buffer specified by the command reception number counter (step S45). If it is determined in step S44 that the first byte of the payout control command has not been received (step S44; No), the first bit of the data received as the second byte is not “0”. In step S49, the process proceeds to step S49.

  When the command data of the second byte is stored in the process of step S45, the value of the command reception number counter is incremented by 2 (step S46), and it is determined whether or not the value is 12 or more (step S47). If it is 12 or more (step S47; Yes), the command reception number counter is cleared and the value is returned to 0 (step S48). On the other hand, when it is less than 12 (step S47; No), the process of step S48 is skipped. Then, after restoring the saved register, the CPU 153 sets the interrupt permission (step S49). Thus, the display control command sent from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer provided in the reception command buffer memory 161 by the command reception interrupt process.

  Thus, while the payout control command transmitted from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, occurrence of a timer interrupt is confirmed in the process of step S32 of FIG. When the occurrence of this timer interrupt is confirmed (step S32; Yes), the CPU 153 clears the timer interrupt flag provided in the flag memory 167 and turns it off, and then starts the payout control interrupt process. In this payout control interrupt process, the CPU 153 first executes a predetermined switch process to detect signals from various switches (payout motor position sensor 71, payout count switch 72, etc.) input to the payout control board 15. And the state of the detected detection signal is determined (step S51).

  Next, the CPU 153 executes a predetermined payout stop state setting process to place the payout device 50 in the payout stop state when the payout stop instruction command is received from the main board 11 and when the payout start instruction command is received. Setting for canceling the payout stop state is performed (step S52). Further, the CPU 153 executes command analysis processing and executes processing according to the analysis result (step S53). Further, a predetermined prepaid card unit control process is executed (step S54).

  Thereafter, the CPU 153 performs a ball lending control process of paying out a ball in response to a ball lending request (step S55). Further, a prize ball control process for paying out the number of prize balls stored in the prize ball total counter is executed (step S56). And a drive signal is output with respect to the payout motor 51 of the payout apparatus 50, and the payout motor control process which rotates the payout motor 51 is performed (step S57).

  Subsequently, the CPU 153 performs a predetermined error process to perform an abnormality diagnosis related to payout of the game ball, and according to the diagnosis result, a warning can be generated by a predetermined error display LED or the like if necessary ( Step S58). Then, by executing a predetermined output process, a ball lending number signal is output outside the gaming machine (step S59).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing details of the switch process executed in step S51. In this switch process, as shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 153 first determines whether or not the detection signal from the payout motor position sensor 71 is in an ON state (step S501). If it is determined that it is in the on state (step S501; Yes), the value of the dispensing motor position sensor on counter provided in the switch-on counter memory 162 is incremented by 1 (step S502).

  Subsequently, the CPU 153 checks the value of the payout motor position sensor on counter and determines whether or not the value is “2” (step S503). When it is determined that the value of the payout motor position sensor counter is “2” (step S503; Yes), the CPU 153 determines that the payout operation of one game ball by the payout motor 51 has been completed, and the payout operation. The value of the quantity counter 163 is decremented by 1 (step S504), and the process proceeds to step S506.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S503 that the value of the payout motor position sensor ON counter is not “2” (step S503; No), the process of step S504 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S506.

  If it is determined in the process of step S501 that the detection signal from the dispensing motor position sensor 71 is in an off state (step S501; No), the value of the dispensing motor position sensor on counter is cleared (step S505). ), The process proceeds to step S506.

  Next, the CPU 153 determines whether or not the detection signal from the payout count switch 72 is in an on state (step S506). If it is determined that the switch is on (step S506; Yes), the value of the payout count switch on counter provided in the switch on counter memory 162 is incremented by 1 (step S507).

  Subsequently, the CPU 153 checks the value of the payout count switch-on counter and determines whether or not the value is “2” (step S508). When the value of the payout count switch-on counter is “2” (step S508; Yes), the CPU 153 determines that one game ball has been paid out from the payout device 50, and the game ball is a prize ball. It is discriminated by checking the award ball paying out flag and the ball lending flag provided in the flag memory 167 to determine whether it has been paid out or paid out for lending to a player. (Step S509).

  When it is determined in the process of step S509 that the game ball is paid out as a prize ball from the payout device 50 (step S509; Yes), the CPU 113 subtracts 1 from the prize ball total counter 164 (step S510). ), The switch process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S509 that the game ball has been paid out for lending to the player from the payout device 50 (step S509; No), the CPU 113 subtracts 1 from the value of the total ball counter 165. (Step S511) and the switch process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S508 that the value of the payout count switch-on counter is not “2” (step S508; No), the processes in steps S509, S510, and S511 are skipped and the switch process is terminated. .

  Furthermore, when it is determined in the process of step S506 that the detection signal from the payout count switch 72 is in an off state (step S506; No), the value of the payout count switch on counter is cleared (step S512). The switch process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the command analysis processing in step S53. In this command analysis processing, the CPU 153 first checks whether or not the payout control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the receive command buffer provided in the receive command buffer memory 161, as shown in FIG. (Step S521).

  When the received command is stored in the received command buffer (step S521; Yes), the CPU 153 reads the received command from the received command buffer, and whether or not the read received command is a payout control command for designating the number of winning balls. Is discriminated (step S522). When read, the read pointer value is incremented by one.

  If it is determined that the read received command is a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls (step S522; Yes), the CPU 153 uses the number of prize balls designated by the payout control command as the contents of the prize ball total counter 164. Addition is performed (step S523). Subsequently, the CPU 113 checks a prize ball paying flag provided in the flag memory 167, and determines whether or not the payout device 50 is executing a prize ball payout operation (step S524).

  If it is determined that the payout device 50 is performing a prize ball payout operation (step S524; Yes), the CPU 153 adds the number of prize balls designated by the payout control command to the contents of the payout received number counter 166. At the same time (step S525), the payout receiving flag provided in the flag memory 167 is set to ON (step S526).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the received command is not stored in the received command buffer in the process of step S521 (step S521; No), the payout control command in which the received command read in the process of step S522 specifies the number of prize balls If it is determined that the payout device 50 is not performing a prize ball payout operation in the process of step S524 (step S524; No), the CPU 113 continues to execute the command. End the analysis process.

  29 and 30 are flowcharts showing details of the ball lending control process executed in step S55. In this ball lending control process, the maximum value of the number of balls that are continuously paid out from the payout device 50 is the same number (for example, 25) as one unit of the ball, but this value is arbitrary, Other numbers may be used. When the ball lending control process starts, as shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 153 first checks the payout suspension flag provided in the flag memory 167 to determine whether or not the ball lending is stopped ( Step S531). When it is determined that the ball lending is stopped (step S531; Yes), the ball lending control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ball lending is not stopped (step S531; No), the ball lending flag provided in the flag memory 167 is checked to determine whether or not the lending of the ball is being performed. (Step S532). If it is determined that the rented ball has been paid out (step S532; Yes), the process proceeds to step S539.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the rental ball has not been paid out (step S532; No), the prize ball paying-in flag provided in the flag memory 167 is checked, and the prize ball is paid out. It is determined whether or not it is being performed (step S533).

  When it is determined that the winning ball is paid out (step S533; Yes), the ball lending control process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in the processes in steps S532 and S533 that neither a rental ball nor a prize ball is paid out (step S532; No, step S533; No), the CPU 153 requests a ball rental from the card unit 70. It is determined whether or not there has been (step S534). Specifically, when the BRQ signal input from the card unit 70 is in the on state, it is determined that there is a ball lending request, and when the BRQ signal is in the off state, there is no ball lending request. Determined.

  When it is determined that a ball lending request has been made (step S534; Yes), the ball lending flag provided in the flag memory 167 is turned on (step S535), and the ball lending total counter 165 and the payout operation amount counter 163 are turned on. Is set to “25” (step S536).

  Then, the CPU 153 turns on the EXS signal (step S537) and turns off the BRQ signal indicating that the card unit 70 has recognized acceptance, and then drives the payout motor 50 (step S538). Thereby, the ball lending control processing shifts from the processing before the ball lending operation to the processing during ball lending.

  In the ball lending process, the CPU 153 first determines whether or not it is during the payout ball passage waiting time (step S539 in FIG. 30). The payout ball passage waiting time is the time from when the last payout ball is paid out by the payout motor 51 until it passes through the payout count switch 72. If it is determined in step S539 that the payout ball passage waiting time is not being reached (step S539; No), the CPU 153 pays out a ball (step S540).

  Then, the CPU 153 determines whether or not the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 has become “0” (step S541). When the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 becomes “0” (step S541; Yes), the CPU 153 determines that the operation necessary for paying out 25 balls has been completed, and the payout motor 51 The payout operation is stopped (step S542), the payout ball passage waiting time is set (step S543), and the ball lending control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 is not “0” (step S541; No), the CPU 153 ends the ball lending control process as it is.

  When it is determined in the process of step S539 that the payout ball passage waiting time is being reached (step S539; Yes), the CPU 153 determines whether or not the payout ball passage waiting time has ended (step S544). When it is determined that the payout ball passage waiting time has not ended (step S544; No), the ball lending control process is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the payout ball passage waiting time has ended (step S544; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the total number of rental balls counter 165 is “0” (step S545). If the value of the total number of rented counters 165 is not “0” (step S545; No), it is determined that there is an unpaid rented ball and the value of the total number of rented balls counter 165 is set in the payout operation amount counter 163. Then (step S546), the payout motor 51 is driven again (step S547). Thereafter, the CPU 153 returns to the process of step S539.

  On the other hand, if the value of the total number of rented counters 165 is “0” (step S545; Yes), it is determined that one unit of rented out has been paid out, and The EXS signal indicating that the ball lending request can be accepted is turned off (step S548), the ball lending flag is turned off (step S549), and the ball lending control process is terminated.

  31, 32 and 33 are flowcharts showing details of the prize ball control process executed in step S56. In this prize ball control process, when the prize ball control process starts, the CPU 153 first checks the payout stop flag provided in the flag memory 167 as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S551). If it is determined that the winning ball is stopped (step S551; Yes), the winning ball control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning ball is not stopped (step S551; No), the ball lending flag provided in the flag memory 167 is checked to determine whether or not the lending of the lending is performed. (Step S552). If it is determined that the rented ball has been paid out (step S552; Yes), the prize ball control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the rental ball has not been paid out (step S552; No), the prize ball paying-in flag provided in the flag memory 167 is checked, and the prize ball is paid out. It is determined whether or not it is being performed (step S553). If it is determined that a prize ball is paid out (step S553; Yes), the process proceeds to step S559.

  If it is determined in the processes in steps S552 and S553 that neither the lending of the rental ball nor the award of the winning ball has been performed (step S552; No, step S553; No), the CPU 153 prepares for the ball rental from the card unit 70. It is determined whether or not there is a request (step S554). Specifically, when the BRDY signal input from the card unit 70 is in the on state, it is determined that there is a ball lending preparation request, and when the BRDY signal is in the off state, there is no ball lending preparation request. Is determined. If it is determined that there is a ball lending preparation request (step S554; Yes), the CPU 153 ends the prize ball control process as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no ball lending preparation request (step S554; No), the CPU 153 determines whether or not the value of the prize ball total counter 164 is not “0” (step S555). When the number of prize balls stored in the prize ball total counter 164 is “0” (step S555; Yes), the prize ball control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is not “0” (step S555; No), the CPU 153 turns on the winning ball paying-in flag (step S556), and also adds the winning ball counter 164 to the payout operation amount counter 163. Is set (step S557). Then, the CPU 153 drives the payout motor 50 (step S558). Thereby, the prize ball control process shifts from the process before the prize ball movement to the process during the prize ball movement.

  In the processing during the winning ball operation, the CPU 153 first determines whether or not it is during the payout ball passage waiting time (step S559 in FIG. 32). If it is determined in step S559 that the payout ball passage waiting time is not being reached (step S559; No), the CPU 153 pays out a prize ball (step S560).

  Subsequently, the CPU 153 determines whether or not there is a ball lending preparation request from the card unit 70 during payout of the prize ball by checking the BRDY signal input from the card unit 70 (step S561). If it is determined that a ball lending preparation request has been made (step S561; Yes), the CPU 153 clears the payout operation amount counter 163 (step S562), and proceeds to the process of step S568.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no ball lending preparation request (step S561; No), the CPU 153 checks the payout receiving flag provided in the flag memory 167 and designates the number of winning balls during paying out the winning ball. It is determined whether or not a payout control command has been received (step S563).

  If it is determined that a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls has been received during payout of the winning ball (step S563; Yes), the CPU 153 adds the value of the payout received number counter 166 to the contents of the payout operation amount counter 163. (Step S564). Thereafter, the CPU 153 clears the payout reception number counter 166 to 0 (step S565), turns off the payout reception flag (step S566), and ends the prize ball control process.

  When it is determined in step S563 that the payout control command for designating the number of prize balls is not received during the payout of the winning balls (step S563; No), the CPU 153 sets the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 to “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S567). When it is determined that the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 is not “0” (step S567; No), the CPU 153 ends the prize ball control process as it is.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 has become “0” (step S567; Yes), it is determined that the operation necessary for paying out all prize balls has been completed, In order to end the payout of the ball, and when it is determined in the process of step S561 that a ball lending preparation request has been made (step S561; Yes), the payout of the winning ball is interrupted and the ball lending is preferentially executed. Therefore, the payout operation of the payout motor 51 is stopped (step S568). Thereafter, the CPU 153 sets a payout ball passage waiting time (step S569) and ends the prize ball control process.

  If it is determined in the process of step S559 that the payout ball passage waiting time is being reached (step S559; Yes), the CPU 153 determines whether or not the payout ball passage waiting time has ended (step S570 in FIG. 33). . When it is determined that the payout ball passage waiting time has not ended (step S570; No), the CPU 153 ends the prize ball control process as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the payout ball passage waiting time has ended (step S570; Yes), the CPU 153 stops the payout motor 51 in order to interrupt the payout of the winning ball and pay out the lending ball. Whether or not it was made to finish paying out the prize ball is determined by checking the BRDY signal input from the card unit 70 (step S571). Specifically, when the BRDY signal is in the on state, it is determined that the payout motor 51 has been stopped in order to interrupt the payout of the prize ball and pay out the ball rental, and when it is in the off state, It is determined that the payout motor 51 is stopped to finish paying out the balls.

  When it is determined that the payout motor 51 is stopped to finish paying out the winning ball (step S571; No), the CPU 153 determines whether or not the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is “0”. (Step S572). When the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is “0” (step S572; Yes), the CPU 153 determines that all winning balls have been paid out, and proceeds to the processing of step S575.

  On the other hand, when the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is not “0” (step S572; No), it is determined that there is an unpaid winning ball, and the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is set to the payout operation amount counter 163. (Step S573), and the payout motor 51 is driven again (step S574). Thereafter, the CPU 153 returns to the process of step S559.

  When it is determined in step S571 that the payout of the prize ball is interrupted and the payout motor 51 is stopped in order to pay out the rental ball (step S571; Yes), the value of the prize ball total counter 164 is “0”. When the CPU 153 determines that it is “” (step S572; Yes), the CPU 153 turns off the winning ball payout flag (step S575), and ends the winning ball control process.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when receiving a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls during the command analysis process, the CPU 153 receives the number of prize balls during payout. In addition to the value of 166, the payout receiving flag is set to ON.

  Then, in the prize ball control process, the CPU 153 determines whether or not a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls has been received during the prize ball payout by checking the receiving flag during payout. In this case, the value of the payout received quantity counter 166 is added to the value of the payout operation amount counter 163. Thereafter, the CPU 153 clears the payout reception number counter 166 to 0 and turns off the payout reception flag.

  In this way, every time the CPU 153 receives a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls, the prize ball number is set to the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 without stopping the payout operation of the prize balls by the payout device 50. Since it is possible to add, it is possible to realize a quick payout of prize balls.

  In addition, when there is a ball lending preparation request from the card unit 70 during the payout of the winning ball (step S561 in FIG. 32; Yes), the CPU 153 stops the payout motor 50 (step S568), and the winning ball payout flag Is turned off (step S575), and the payout of prize balls is interrupted. When the payout of the winning ball is interrupted in this way, it is determined No in the process of step S533 in FIG. 29, so the CPU 153 turns on the payout motor 51 in response to the ball lending request (step S534; Yes) ( Step S538), payout of one unit of rental balls can be started. When the lending of the balls is completed, it is determined No in the process of step S552 in FIG. 31, so the CPU 153 drives the payout motor 50 again (step S558), and resumes the dispensation of the suspended prize balls. To do. In this way, the CPU 153 prioritizes the payout of the ball rental over the payout of the prize ball.

  It should be noted that giving priority to paying out a rental ball over paying out a prize ball is one in which the paying out of the prize ball is executed inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, whereas the card unit in which the payout of the rental ball is an external device. This is due to the fact that it is executed by two-way communication with 70. That is, if priority is not given to paying out a rental ball executed by bidirectional communication with the card unit 70, it may be determined that a communication abnormality has occurred because the communication time with the card unit 70 exceeds a predetermined monitoring time. This is because there is a possibility that a failure will occur in the subsequent processing.

  Therefore, the CPU 153 can prevent the occurrence of communication abnormality and the failure in the subsequent processing by executing the lending of the lending ball in preference to the awarding of the award ball. As a result, the award ball by the payout motor 51 can be prevented. In addition, it is possible to make the ball payout operation more reliable.

  Furthermore, since the payout of the ball is executed in the ball lending control process until the payout of the prize ball is suspended and restarted, the CPU 153 determines Yes in the process of step S552 in FIG. The prize ball control process is terminated without executing the processes of steps S553 and S564 in FIG. For this reason, even if the value of the prize ball total counter 164 is updated, the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 is not updated until the prize ball payout is interrupted and restarted. As a result, the CPU 153 can reduce the number of executions of the processes in steps S563 to S566 as compared with the case where the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 is updated each time a timer interrupt occurs. The processing burden on the CPU 153 in processing can be reduced.

  Further, in the command analysis process, the CPU 153 temporarily stores the number of prize balls designated by the received payout control command in the payout received quantity counter 166, and then in the prize ball control process, the value of the payout received quantity counter 166 is stored. Is added to the value of the payout operation amount counter 163. Therefore, the CPU 153 does not need to perform an operation for specifying the number of game balls when updating the value of the payout operation amount counter 163, and as a result, the processing load can be reduced.

  Further, the CPU 153 turns on the payout receiving flag when receiving a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls during paying out the winning ball, but does not turn on the payout receiving flag even when other payout control commands are received. . For this reason, the CPU 153 checks the receiving flag during the payout without performing the payout control command reception determination performed in the command analysis process again in the prize ball control process, thereby determining the number of prize balls during payout of the prize balls. It is possible to determine whether or not a designated payout control command has been received.

  The CPU 153 adds the award ball number to the payout received number counter 166, then clears the payout received number counter 166 to 0 and turns off the payout reception flag, so that the added prize ball number becomes the next. In this timer interruption, it is possible to reliably prevent malfunctions such as being added to the value of the payout received number counter 166 again.

  Further, when the CPU 153 receives a payout control command for designating the number of winning balls again during paying out the winning ball, the CPU 153 cumulatively adds the winning ball number to the value of the receiving number counter 166 during paying. Since it is not necessary to provide a plurality of receiving number counters 166 during payout, the amount of data stored in the RAM 152 or the like can be reduced.

  Further, when the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 becomes “0”, the CPU 153 determines that the operation necessary for paying out all the set prize balls has been completed, and performs the payout operation of the payout motor 51. Stop. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can prevent the prize balls from being excessively paid out from the payout device 50.

  Thereafter, the CPU 153 checks the prize ball total counter 164 to determine whether or not the value is “0”. If the value of the prize ball total counter 164 is not “0”, this prize ball The value of the total counter 164 is set in the payout operation amount counter 163 as indicating the number of unpaid prize balls, and the payout motor 51 is driven again. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can pay out the unpaid prize balls from the payout device 50.

  In this manner, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can realize accurate management of the number of prize balls paid out from the payout device 50.

  Further, when the CPU 153 detects that the game ball has been paid out from the payout device 50 based on the detection signal transmitted from the payout count switch 72, is the game ball paid out as a prize ball? It is determined by checking a paying ball paying flag and a ball lending flag whether the money has been paid for lending to the player. When the CPU 153 determines that the game ball is paid out as a prize ball, the CPU 153 subtracts 1 from the value of the prize ball total counter 164 and determines that the game ball is paid out for lending to the player. 1 is subtracted from the value of the total rental counter 164.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can use the payout count switch 72 in common for the detection of the winning ball and the rental ball, and thus the hardware configuration can be simplified.

  In addition, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, there is no upper limit on the number of game balls that are continuously paid out from the payout device 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined upper limit value may be provided for the number of game balls that are continuously paid out from the payout device 50.

  FIG. 34, FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 are flowcharts showing modified examples of the prize ball control process executed in step S56.

  In this award ball control process, the number (for example, 25) of units of rented balls is set on the payout control board 15 as the upper limit value of game balls that are continuously paid out from the payout device 50. When the prize ball control process starts, the CPU 153 first checks a payout stop flag provided in the flag memory 167 as shown in FIG. 34 to determine whether or not the prize ball is stopped. (Step S651). When it is determined that the winning ball is stopped (step S651; Yes), the winning ball control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning ball is not stopped (step S651; No), the ball lending flag provided in the flag memory 167 is checked to determine whether or not the lending of the ball has been performed. (Step S652). If it is determined that the rented ball has been paid out (step S652; Yes), the prize ball control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the rental ball has not been paid out (step S652; No), the prize ball paying-in flag provided in the flag memory 167 is checked, and the prize ball is paid out. It is determined whether or not it is being performed (step S653). If it is determined that a prize ball is paid out (step S653; Yes), the process proceeds to step S661.

  If it is determined in the processes in steps S652 and S653 that neither a rental ball is paid out nor a prize ball is paid out (step S652; No, step S653; No), is there a ball rental preparation request from the card unit 70? It is determined whether or not (step S654). If it is determined that a ball lending preparation request has been made (step S654; Yes), the CPU 153 ends the award ball control process as it is.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no ball lending preparation request (step S654; No), the CPU 153 determines whether or not the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is not “0” (step S655). When the number of prize balls stored in the prize ball total counter 164 is “0” (step S655; Yes), the prize ball control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is not “0” (step S655; No), the CPU 153 turns on the winning ball paying-in flag (step S656), and the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is “25” or more. It is determined whether or not (step S657).

  When it is determined that the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is “25” or more (step S657; Yes), the CPU 153 sets “25” in the payout operation amount counter 163 (step S658). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is less than “25” (step S657; No), the CPU 153 sets the value of the winning ball total counter 164 in the payout operation amount counter 163 (step S659). . Then, the CPU 153 drives the payout motor 50 (step S660). Thereby, the prize ball control process shifts from the process before the prize ball movement to the process during the prize ball movement.

  In the processing during the winning ball operation, the CPU 153 first determines whether or not it is during the payout ball passage waiting time (step S661 in FIG. 35). If it is determined in step S661 that the payout ball passage waiting time is not reached (step S661; No), the CPU 153 pays out a prize ball (step S662).

  Subsequently, the CPU 153 determines whether or not there is a ball lending preparation request from the card unit 70 during payout of the prize ball by checking the BRDY signal input from the card unit 70 (step S663). When it is determined that a ball lending preparation request has been made (step S663; Yes), the CPU 153 clears the payout operation amount counter 163 (step S664), and proceeds to the processing of step S568.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no ball lending preparation request (step S663; No), the CPU 153 checks the payout receiving flag provided in the flag memory 167 and designates the number of winning balls during paying out the winning ball. It is determined whether or not a payout control command has been received (step S665). When it is determined that a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls is received during payout of the winning ball (step S665; Yes), an addition value between the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 and the value of the payout received number counter 166 is obtained. (Step S666).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the added value obtained in the process of step S666 is “25” or more (step S667). When it is determined that the addition value obtained in the process of step S666 is “25” or more (step S667; Yes), the CPU 153 sets “25” as the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 (step S668). A value (subtraction value) obtained by subtracting “25” from the addition value obtained in step S666 is overwritten and stored in the payout received number counter 166 (step S669), and the winning ball control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the addition value obtained in step S666 is less than “25” (step S667; No), the CPU 153 adds the value of the payout received quantity counter 166 to the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 ( In step S670), the CPU 153 clears the payout received number counter 164 to 0 (step S671), turns off the payout receiving flag (step S672), and ends the winning ball control process.

  When it is determined in step S665 that the payout control command for designating the number of prize balls has not been received during the payout of the winning ball (step S665; No), the CPU 153 sets the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 to “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S673). When it is determined that the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 is not “0” (step S673; No), the CPU 153 ends the prize ball control process as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the payout operation amount counter 163 has become “0” (step S673; Yes), it is determined that the operation necessary for paying out all prize balls has been completed, In order to end the payout of the ball, and when it is determined in the process of step S663 that a ball lending preparation request has been made (step S663; Yes), the payout of the winning ball is interrupted and the ball lending is preferentially executed. Therefore, the payout operation of the payout motor 51 is stopped (step S674). Thereafter, the CPU 153 sets a payout ball passage waiting time (step S675) and ends the prize ball control process.

  When it is determined in the process of step S661 that the payout ball passage waiting time is being reached (step S661; Yes), the CPU 153 determines whether or not the payout ball passage waiting time has ended (step S676 in FIG. 36). . When it is determined that the payout ball passage waiting time has not ended (step S676; No), the award ball control process is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the payout ball passage waiting time has ended (step S676; Yes), the CPU 153 stops the payout motor 51 in order to interrupt the payout of the winning ball and pay out the rental ball. Whether or not it was made to finish paying out the winning ball is checked by checking the BRDY signal input from the card unit 70 (step S677).

  When it is determined that the payout motor 51 has been stopped to finish paying out the winning ball (step S677; No), the CPU 153 determines whether or not the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is “0”. (Step S678). When the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is “0” (step S678; Yes), the CPU 153 determines that all winning balls have been paid out, and proceeds to the processing of step S681.

  On the other hand, when the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is not “0” (step S678; No), it is determined that there is an unpaid winning ball, and the value of the winning ball total counter 164 is set to the payout operation amount counter 163. (Step S679), and the payout motor 51 is driven again (step S680). Thereafter, the CPU 153 returns to the process of step S661.

  When it is determined in the process of step S677 that the payout of the prize ball is interrupted and the payout motor 51 is stopped in order to pay out the rental ball (step S677; Yes), the value of the prize ball total counter 164 is “0”. When the CPU 153 determines that it is “” (step S678; Yes), the CPU 153 turns off the winning ball payout flag (step S681), and ends the winning ball control process.

  In this way, the CPU 153 can pay out the winning ball with the upper limit value being “25” while maintaining the effects of the above embodiment.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine can perform the variable display start condition (for example, the previous variable display and the variable display device 4 after the variable display execution condition (for example, winning the normal variable winning ball device 6)). A variable display device (for example, the variable display device 4) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be identified based on the fact that the end of the big hit gaming state is established, This is a pachinko gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the result is a predetermined specific display result.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine is disadvantageous for the player due to the detection of the start detection means (for example, the start ball detector) that detects the game medium in the start area provided in the game area. It has a variable winning device (for example, a variable winning ball device) that performs a starting operation (for example, an opening operation) that becomes a first state advantageous to the player from the second state, in a specific area provided in the variable winning device. A specific gaming state (for example, jackpot) that controls the variable winning device to the first state in a specific manner that is more advantageous for the player than the starting operation by detection of a specific detection means (for example, a specific ball detector) that detects the gaming medium It may be a pachinko gaming machine that generates a gaming state.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is in a state where a right is generated on condition that a game ball is detected by special detection means (for example, a specific ball detection switch or a special region switch) provided in a special region (for example, a special device operation region). During the period in which the right is generated, the game ball is moved by the start detection means (for example, the operation ball detection switch or the start port switch) provided in the start area (for example, the start port in the start winning device or the start winning device). Based on the detection, it is possible to perform control to change the special variable winning device (for example, the big prize opening) from a disadvantageous state (for example, a closed state) to the player (for example, a closed state) for the player (for example, an open state). Possible pachinko machines may be used.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention can start a game by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result of a variable display device (for example, a variable display device) is derived and displayed. It may be a slot machine in which a predetermined winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device after the game is over.

  1 to 4, the block configuration shown in FIG. 5, the command configuration shown in FIG. 6, the memory configuration shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, 13 and 14, and the port allocation shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. The flowchart configurations shown in FIGS. 15 to 35 can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the invention.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is the front view and sectional drawing which show the payout apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the payout apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the system structural example centering on the main board | substrate and the payout control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of the payout control command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a switch timer memory. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a switch-on determination value table memory. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a command transmission table memory. It is a figure which shows the bit allocation example of an input port. It is a figure which shows the bit allocation example of an output port. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for payout control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a reception command buffer memory. It is a flowchart which shows a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows a game control interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the switch process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the switch check process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the prize ball process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the prize ball process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the prize ball process in FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of a switch-on check process in FIGS. 19 and 20. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the command set process in FIG.19 and FIG.21. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the command transmission process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the payout control main process. It is a flowchart which shows a command reception interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the switch process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the command analysis process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the ball lending control process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the ball lending control process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the prize ball control process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the prize ball control process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the prize ball control process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the prize ball control process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the prize ball control process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the prize ball control process in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Pachinko machine
2… Game board
3 ... Frame for gaming machines
4 ... Variable display device
5… Passing gate
6 ... Ordinary variable winning ball device
7 ... Special variable winning ball device
8L, 8R ... Speaker
9 ... Game effect lamp
10… Power supply board
11 ... Main board
12 ... Production control board
13 ... Voice control board
14 ... Lamp control board
15 ... Dispensing control board
16 ... Information terminal board
17 ... Launch control board 20a ~ 20d ... Prize opening
21… Gate switch
22… Start switch
23… V winning switch
24 ... Count switch 25a to 25d ... Prize opening switch
26 ... Full tank switch
27… Ball switch
30 ... Operation knob
31 ... Bump supply tray
32 ... Surplus ball tray
40 ... Normal symbol display
41 ... Storage tank
42… payout case
43 ... Guide rails 44a, 44b, 55 ... Ball passages 45a-45c ... Case 46a, 46b ... Hole
50 ... Dispensing device
51 ... Dispensing motor 52, 53 ... Gear
54… Cam
60… Launcher
61… Fire motor
70 ... Card unit
71 ... Dispensing motor position sensor
72 ... Dispensing count switch 81, 82 ... Solenoid
110... Game controlling microcomputer 111, 151... ROM
112, 152 ... RAM
113,153 CPU
114, 154... I / O port 115, 155... Switch circuit
116 ... Solenoid circuit
121… switch timer memory
122 ... Switch-on judgment value table memory
123 ... Flag memory
124 ... Command transmission table memory
150 ... microcomputer for payout control
161: Receive command buffer memory
162: Switch-on counter memory
163 ... Dispensing operation amount counter
164 ... Prize ball total counter
165 ... Total rental counter
166 ... Received number counter during delivery
167 ... Flag memory

Claims (7)

In a gaming machine comprising a payout means having a function of paying out premium game media based on the fact that a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, and a function of paying out game media in response to a predetermined loan request,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
A payout control means for controlling a payout operation of the prize game medium by the payout means based on a control command transmitted from the game control means, and a payout operation of the game media based on the loan request;
A payout operation amount detecting means for detecting a payout operation amount of the payout means;
Game medium detecting means for detecting the prize game medium and the rental game medium paid out from the payout means;
With
The game control means includes
A payout control command transmitting means for sending a payout control command specifying the number of prize game media to be paid out from the payout means to the payout control means as the control command based on the establishment of the predetermined payout condition;
The payout control means includes
A payout control command receiving means for receiving the payout control command transmitted from the payout control command transmitting means;
Total premium number data storage means for storing total premium number data indicating the total number of premium game media identified from the payout control command received by the payout control command receiving means;
Total prize number data subtracting means for subtracting the value of the total prize number data stored in the total prize number data storage means in response to detection of the prize game medium by the game medium detection means;
Total prize number data discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the value of the total prize number data subtracted by the total prize number data subtracting means matches a predetermined end value;
Based on the fact that the value of the total prize number data does not match the predetermined end value by the total prize number data discrimination means, it is determined that there is a prize game medium that has not been paid out from the payout means. A data setting means for setting data in a payout operation amount storage means for storing payout operation amount data indicating a payout operation amount until the end of the payout operation of the prize game medium by the payout means;
A reception flag setting means for turning on a reception flag indicating that the payout control command is received in response to the payout control command receiving means receiving the payout control command;
Reception determining means for determining whether or not the payout control command receiving means has received a payout control command during a payout operation by the payout means, based on the reception flag;
When the reception determining means determines that the payout control command has been received, the total number of prizes stored in the total prize number data storage means according to the number of game media specified from the payout control command Data updating means for updating the value of the data and the value of the payout operation amount data stored in the payout operation amount storage means;
A payout start means for paying out the number of premium game media indicated by the payout operation amount data stored in the payout operation amount storage means by starting a payout operation by the payout means;
A payout operation amount subtracting means for subtracting the value of the payout operation amount data stored in the payout operation amount storage means according to the payout operation amount of the payout means detected by the payout operation amount detection means;
A payout operation amount data determining means for determining whether or not the value of the payout operation amount data subtracted by the payout operation amount subtracting means matches the predetermined end value;
A payout stop means for controlling the payout means to stop the payout operation of the prize game medium when the payout action amount data determining means determines that the value of the payout action amount data matches the predetermined end value; ,
After the payout operation by the payout means is started by the payout start means and before the payout operation of the prize game medium is stopped by the payout stop means, the prize game medium is A withdrawal interruption means for interrupting the withdrawal of
Ball lending start means for starting payout of the rental game medium based on the predetermined lending request when the payout of the premium game medium is interrupted by the payout interruption means;
After the ball lending start means starts paying out the game media, when the payout of the game media based on the predetermined loan request is completed, the payout of the premium game media suspended by the payout interruption means is resumed. Withdrawal resumption means,
Data update prohibition for prohibiting update of payout operation amount data by the data updating means until the payout resuming means resumes payout of the prize game medium after the payout interruption means interrupts the payout of the prize game medium. Means,
including,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The payout control means includes
The payout control command receiving means comprises payout premium number data storage means for storing premium number data indicating the number of premium game media specified from the payout control command received during the payout operation,
The data update means includes
The number of premium game media specified by the payout control command received by the payout control command receiving means during the payout operation is added to the value of the total premium number data stored in the total premium number data storage means. A total premium number data update means for updating the value of the total premium number data;
The payout operation amount data is updated by adding the value of the premium number data stored in the payout premium amount data storage means to the value of the payout operation amount data stored in the payout operation amount storage means. A movement amount update means during payout,
including,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The data update means includes
When the payout control command receiving means receives the payout control command again during the payout operation, the number of premium game media specified from the received payout control command is set to the same as the payout premium number data storage means. A payout premium number data update means for adding and updating the value of the premium number data by repeatedly adding in the storage area;
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: The data update means includes
When the value of the premium number data is added to the value of the payout movement amount data by the movement amount update means during payout, the value of the premium number data added to the value of the payout movement amount data is set to the number of payout premium amounts. Including a prize number subtracting means for subtracting from the data storage means,
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that. The payout control means includes
A reception flag off means for turning off the reception flag when the value of the prize number data is added to the value of the payout movement amount data by the movement amount updating means during the payout;
The gaming machine according to claim 2, 3, or 4. The payout control means includes
Control command determining means for determining whether or not the control command received by the payout control means is the payout control command;
The reception flag setting means sets the reception flag on when the control command determination means determines that the control command is a payout control command;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The game medium detection means includes
A detection signal transmitting means for transmitting a predetermined detection signal to the payout control means each time a game medium paid out from the payout means is detected;
The payout control means includes
Detection signal receiving means for receiving the detection signal transmitted from the detection signal transmitting means;
Game medium determining means for determining whether the game medium detected by the game medium detecting means is the premium game medium or the rental game medium in response to the detection signal receiving means receiving the detection signal; ,
Including
The total prize number data subtracting means includes:
A value of the total prize number data is subtracted when the detected game medium is determined to be the prize game medium by the game medium determination means;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.

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