JP2010057946A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, such as a Pachinko machine, which decreases time lag in communication between devices when a power shuts off as in power failure and which correctly processes mutual relations between the backup contents of the devices after recovering from the power shut-off. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine (10) comprises a power supply device (90). The power supply device (90) supplies power to a game ball dispenser (30), a bonus-ball counter (30), and a game control device (70). The power supply device (90) comprises a power shut-off detecting means. The power shut-off detecting means detects the stop of the supply of the power source, and outputs a power shut-off signal. The game control device (70) is divided into a plurality of control devices, each of which has a backup function used when the power is shut off. The plurality of control devices (not shown) supply power shut-off signals output from the power shut-off detecting means and perform power shut-off processes based on the power shut-off signals. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, which can reduce the time lag of communication between devices in the event of a power outage such as a power outage, and the backup contents of each device after power failure recovery The mutual relation can be accurately processed.

Conventional technology

  Conventionally, when power interruption occurs during payout of award balls and ball lending control, the drive motor of the game ball payout device has been stopped.

However, the above-described conventional drive motor does not stop immediately and the prize ball may be discharged to the tray. Since the above-mentioned discharge cannot be detected on the gaming machine side, there is a problem in that an extra discharge is made by the amount that could not be detected after the return from power interruption, and a certain number cannot be paid out.
Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.
(Claim 1)
That is, the invention according to claim 1 can reduce the time lag of communication between devices at the time of power interruption, and accurately process the interrelationship of the backed up contents of each device after power interruption. It is made to be able to.
(Claim 2)
The second aspect of the invention has the following object in addition to the object of the first aspect of the invention.

  In other words, the invention described in claim 2 is capable of realizing a reliable stop of the payout of the prize ball when the power interruption occurs.

Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. . In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.

First, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the gaming machine (10) includes a gaming ball payout device (30), a prize ball path (22), a prize ball counting device (50), and a game control device ( 70).
The game ball payout device (30) is for paying out a game ball, for example, as shown in FIG. In the prize ball path (22), for example, as shown in FIG. 2, game balls as prize balls paid out from the game ball payout device (30) flow down. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the prize ball counting device (50) is arranged in the prize ball path (22) and counts game balls as prize balls flowing down the prize ball path (22). It is.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the game control device (70) is connected to a game ball payout device (30) and a prize ball counting device (50) to control a game.
Second, the gaming machine (10) includes a power supply device (90) as shown in FIG. 11, for example.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the power supply device (90) is connected to the game ball payout device (30), the prize ball counting device (30), and the game control device (70), and the game ball payout device (30). This is for supplying power to the prize ball counting device (30) and the game control device (70).

Specifically, the game ball payout device (30) and the prize ball counting device (30) are connected to the power supply device (90) via the game control device (70), for example, as shown in FIG. .
Third, the power supply device (90) includes a power interruption detection means (91) as shown in FIG. 11, for example.
The power interruption detecting means (91) is for detecting that the supply of power has been interrupted and outputting a power interruption signal.

Fourth, although not shown, the game control device (70) is divided into a plurality of control devices having a backup function at the time of power interruption.
Fifth, a plurality of control devices (not shown) are supplied with the power interruption signal output from the power interruption detection means (91), and the power interruption processing is performed based on the power interruption signal.
(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 described above.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the gaming machine (10) includes a gaming ball flow prevention device (80).
For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the game ball flow prevention device (80) is arranged in the prize ball path (22) and is located between the game ball payout device (30) and the prize ball counting device (50). For example, a game ball as a prize ball paid out from the game ball payout device (30) is input to the prize ball counting device (50) on condition that the power interruption signal is input from the power interruption detection means (91) in FIG. It will prevent it from flowing down.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 10 show an example of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a schematic block diagram of a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine. 2 to 4 show a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine at the time of a prize ball, FIG. 2 is a schematic sectional view of a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG.

  5 to 7 show a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine at the time of lending a ball, FIG. 5 is a schematic sectional view of the award ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 8 to 10 show the award ball / ball lending mechanism of the gaming machine at the time of power interruption, FIG. 8 is a schematic sectional view of the award ball / ball lending mechanism of the gaming machine, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a schematic sectional view taken along line XX in FIG.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a schematic block diagram of a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine. FIG. 12 shows an example of the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a schematic plan view of the game ball flow preventing device. 13 to 21 show an example of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a schematic block diagram of a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine. 14 to 17 show a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine at the time of a prize ball, FIG. 14 is a schematic sectional view of a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine, and FIG. 16 is a schematic plan view of the lending ball counting device, FIG. 16 is a schematic sectional view taken along line XVI-XVI in FIG. 14, and FIG. 17 corresponds to FIG. 16 and the blocking prize ball discharging valve is driven to the blocking prize ball discharging guide path side. Cross-sectional views showing the state are respectively shown.

  18 to 21 show a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine at the time of lending a ball, FIG. 18 is a schematic sectional view of a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine, and FIG. FIG. 20 is a schematic sectional view taken along line XX-XX in FIG. 18, FIG. 21 corresponds to FIG. 20, and the blocked lending discharge valve is driven to the blocked lending ball discharge guiding path side. FIG.

FIG. 22 shows an example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 22 shows a schematic block diagram of a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine.
(Game machine 10)
In FIG. 1, 10 indicates a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine. Note that the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the gaming machine 10 includes the following parts when roughly classified.
(1) Game ball path 20
(2) Game ball dispensing device 30
(3) Route switching device 40
(4) Prize ball counter 50
(5) Rental ball counting device 60
(6) Game control device 70
(7) Game ball flow prevention device 80
(8) Power supply device 90
Note that the gaming machine 10 is not limited to the parts (1) to (8) described above.
(Game Ball Route 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball path 20 is where the game balls paid out from the game ball payout device 30 flow down.

The game ball path 20 does not include an upper path than the game ball payout device 30, but may include an upper path. In the middle of the height of the game ball path 20, a branch path 21 is provided as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the branch path 21 is bifurcated from the game ball path 20, one communicating with the prize ball path 22 and the other communicating with the ball lending path 23.
(Game ball dispensing device 30)
The game ball payout device 30 is for paying out game balls as shown in FIG.

The game balls include prize balls and rental balls. Specifically, the game ball payout device 30 has the following parts as shown in FIG.
(1) Sprocket 31
(2) Prize ball payout motor (not shown)
The game ball payout device 30 is not limited to the parts (1) to (2) described above.

As shown in FIG. 2, the sprocket 31 has a plurality of radially extending blades, and holds prize balls one by one within the interval between adjacent blades. The shape of the sprocket 31 is not limited to that shown in the drawing. The prize ball payout motor rotates the sprocket 31 (not shown).
(Route switching device 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the path switching device 40 is arranged on the branch path 21, and the prize balls paid out from the sprocket 31 of the game ball dispensing apparatus 30 are selected as the prize ball path 22 and the ball lending path 23. Is to switch automatically.

Specifically, the route switching device 40 has the following parts as shown in FIG.
(1) Switching valve 41
(2) Path switching drive device (not shown)
The route switching device 40 is not limited to the parts (1) to (2) described above. The switching valve 41 is rotatably supported as shown in FIG.

  The shape of the switching valve 41 is not limited to that shown in the drawing. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the switching valve 41 causes the gaming ball as a winning ball paid out from the gaming ball paying device 30 to flow down toward the winning ball path 22 in a substantially vertical state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the switching valve 41 causes the game ball as a loaned ball paid out from the game ball paying device 30 to flow down toward the ball lending route 23 when tilted obliquely. .

Although not shown, the path switching drive device rotates the switching valve 41. Specifically, a motor, a solenoid, or the like can be used for the path switching drive device (not shown). On the other hand, the switching valve 41 is switched to the ball lending operation side in the driving state of the path switching drive device (not shown), and conversely to the prize ball operation side in the non-driving state.
The reason for this is that, in the gaming machine 10, the award ball operation is more routinely performed than the ball lending operation. That is, when the ball lending operation side is set as a default, that is, when the ball lending operation side is switched to the ball lending operation side when not driven, the time for driving the path switching drive device (not shown) becomes longer, and the heat generation of the drive device, etc. This is because the problem arises that the drive device must be enlarged or deteriorated.
(Prize ball counting device 50)
As shown in FIG. 2, the prize ball counting device 50 is arranged in the prize ball path 22 to detect a game ball as a prize ball passing through the prize ball path 22.

Specifically, for example, an optical sensor is used for the prize ball counting device 50. The prize ball counting device 50 is not limited to an optical sensor, and a magnetic or mechanical sensor may be used.
(Lending ball counting device 60)
As shown in FIG. 2, the lending ball counting device 60 is arranged on the ball lending route 23 and is for detecting a game ball as a lending ball passing through the ball lending route 23.

Specifically, for the lending ball counting device 60, for example, an optical sensor is used in the same manner as the prize ball counting device 50. The lending ball counting device 60 is not limited to an optical sensor, as with the prize ball counting device 50, and a magnetic or mechanical sensor may be used.
(Game control device 70)
The game control device 70 is for controlling a game as shown in FIG. Specifically, the game control device 70 controls prize ball operations and ball lending operations.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a prize ball counting device 50 and a lending ball counting device 60 are connected to the input side of the game control device 70, respectively. As shown in FIG. 1, a game ball payout device 30, a path switching device 40, and a game ball flow prevention device 80 are connected to the output side of the game control device 70, respectively. The game control device 70 is supplied with power from a power supply device 90 as shown in FIG.

Specifically, although not shown, the game control device 70 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM and functions as the following means as shown in FIG.
(1) Prize ball counting device control means 100
(2) Lending ball counting device control means 110
(3) Game ball payout control means 120
(4) Route switching control means 130
(5) Power interruption detection means 140
(6) Game ball flow prevention control means 150
In addition, the means of the game control device 70 is not limited to the above (1) to (6).
(Game ball flow prevention device 80)
The game ball flow prevention device 80 prevents the game ball paid out from the game ball payout device 30 from flowing down.

  The game balls include prize balls and rental balls. During the prize ball operation, the game ball flow prevention device 80 is arranged in the prize ball path 22 as shown in FIG. 2, and is positioned between the game ball payout device 30 and the prize ball counting device 50, and the game control device 70 The game ball as a prize ball paid out from the game ball payout device 30 is prevented from flowing down toward the prize ball counting device 50 on condition that the power interruption signal is input from the power interruption detection means 140. is there.

On the other hand, during the ball lending operation, the game ball flow prevention device 80 is disposed on the ball lending path 23 as shown in FIG. 2 and is located between the game ball payout device 30 and the lending ball counting device 60. Under the condition that an interruption signal is input from the disconnection detection means 140, the game ball as a rental ball paid out from the game ball payout device 30 is prevented from flowing down toward the rental ball counting device 60.
The blockage is a concept that includes, in addition to blocking in the route, discharging the game ball to the outside of the route, as shown in FIGS. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the game ball flow preventing device 80 includes the following devices.

(1) Prize ball path blocking device 160
(2) Ball rental route blocking device 170
In addition, the device of the game ball flow prevention device 80 is not limited to the above (1) to (2). For example, by arranging the game ball flow blocking device 80 above the branch path 21 that branches the prize ball path 22 and the ball rental path 23, the prize ball path blocking device 160 and the ball rental path blocking device 170 are arranged. It is also possible to use both.
(Prize ball path blocker 160)
The winning ball path blocking device 160 blocks the winning ball path 22 as shown in FIGS.

Specifically, the prize ball path blocking device 160 has the following parts as shown in FIGS.
(1) Prize ball stop shutter 161
(2) Award ball stop shutter driving device 162
Note that the parts of the prize ball path blocking device 160 are not limited to the above (1) to (2).
The prize ball stop shutter 161 is slidably supported above the prize ball counting device 50 as shown in FIGS. Further, the positional relationship between the prize ball stopping shutter 161 and the prize ball counting device 50 is such that a game ball as a prize ball blocked by the prize ball stopping shutter 161 when the prize ball stopping shutter 161 is driven is the prize ball counting device 50. It has a space that is not detected by.

  The shape of the winning ball stop shutter 161 is not limited to that shown in the drawing. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, in the retracted position of the prize ball stop shutter 161, the shutter hole coincides with the sensor hole, and the prize ball flows down toward the prize ball counting device 50. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 9, in the prize ball stop shutter 161, the shutter hole does not coincide with the sensor hole in the forward position, and the prize ball is stopped by the prize ball stop shutter 161, and the prize ball count It does not flow down toward the device 50.

The prize ball stop shutter driving device 162 is for sliding the prize ball stop shutter 161 as shown in FIGS. Specifically, for example, a solenoid is used for the winning ball stop shutter driving device 162 as shown in FIGS. The winning ball stop shutter driving device 162 is not limited to a solenoid, and a motor or the like may be used.
(Ball lending route blocking device 170)
The ball lending route blocking device 170 blocks the ball lending route 23 as shown in FIGS.

Specifically, the ball lending route blocking device 170 has the following parts as shown in FIGS.
(1) Rental ball stop shutter 171
(2) Rental ball stop shutter drive device 172
In addition, the parts of the ball lending route blocking device 170 are not limited to the above (1) to (2).
The lending ball stopping shutter 171 is slidably supported above the lending ball counting device 60 as shown in FIGS. Further, the positional relationship between the lending ball stopping shutter 171 and the lending ball counting device 60 is such that when the lending ball stopping shutter 171 is driven, a gaming ball as a lending ball blocked by the lending ball stopping shutter 171 is It has a space that is not detected by.

The shape of the lending ball stop shutter 171 is not limited to that shown in the drawing. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, in the lending ball stop shutter 171, the shutter hole and the sensor hole coincide with each other in the retracted position, and the winning ball flows down toward the lending ball counting device 60.
On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, in the lending ball stop shutter 171, the shutter hole and the sensor hole do not coincide with each other at the forward position, and the prize ball is stopped by the lending ball stop shutter 171. It does not flow down toward the device 60. The lending ball stop shutter driving device 172 is for sliding the lending ball stop shutter 171 as shown in FIGS.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, for example, a solenoid is used for the rental ball stop shutter driving device 172. The lending ball stop shutter driving device 172 is not limited to a solenoid, and a motor or the like may be used.
(Power supply device 90)
As shown in FIG. 1, the power supply device 90 supplies power to the game ball payout device 30, the path switching device 40, the prize ball counting device 50, the lending ball counting device 60, the game control device 70, and the game ball flow prevention device 80. It is for supply.
(Prize ball counting device control means 100)
The prize ball counting device control means 100 is for counting the number of prize balls based on the signal from the prize ball counting device 50.

  The prize ball counting device control means 100 counts the prize ball counting device 50 as a gaming ball as a prize ball paid out from the gaming ball payout device 30 before the blocking operation of the gaming ball falling prevention device 80. Until this time, the counting operation of the prize ball counting device 50 is maintained. That is, on the condition that an interruption signal is input from the interruption detection means 90, the winning ball path blocking device 160 of the gaming ball flow blocking device 80 is operated, and the winning ball stopping shutter 161 is closed as shown in FIG.

  At this time, there may be a game ball as a prize ball between the closed prize ball stop shutter 161 and the prize ball counting device 50. If the supply of power to the prize ball counting device 50 is stopped at the same time as the prize ball stopping shutter 161 is closed, a prize ball existing between the prize ball stopping shutter 161 and the prize ball counting device 50 is obtained. The game balls are not detected by the prize ball counting device 50 and are paid out to the player.

For this reason, an error may occur between the count value of the prize balls and the number of prize balls actually paid out. Therefore, a game ball as a prize ball that may exist between the prize ball stop shutter 161 and the prize ball counting device 50 is counted until the prize ball counting device 50 is counted. Is supplying power.
The above time is obtained from the distance between the prize ball stop shutter 161 and the prize ball counting device 50 and the falling speed of the game ball, and is set to, for example, “100 ms”, but is not limited thereto. .
(Lending ball counting device control means 110)
The lending ball counting device control means 110 is for counting the number of prize balls based on the signal from the lending ball counting device 60.

  In addition, the lending ball counting device control means 110 counts the lending ball counting device 60 as gaming balls as lending balls paid out from the gaming ball dispensing device 30 before the blocking operation of the gaming ball falling prevention device 80. The counting operation of the lending ball counting device 60 is to be maintained until a certain period. That is, on the condition that an electric interruption signal is input from the electric interruption detection means 90, the ball lending path blocking device 170 of the game ball flow blocking device 80 is operated, and the lending ball stopping shutter 171 is closed as shown in FIG.

  At this time, a gaming ball as a rental ball may exist between the closed rental ball stop shutter 171 and the rental ball counting device 60. If the lending ball stop shutter 171 is closed and the power supply to the lending ball counting device 60 is stopped simultaneously, the lending ball existing between the lending ball stopping shutter 171 and the lending ball counting device 60 is The game ball is lent out to the player without being detected by the rental ball counting device 60.

For this reason, an error may occur between the count value of the lent balls and the number of lent balls actually lent. Therefore, a game ball as a lending ball that may exist between the lending ball stop shutter 171 and the lending ball counting device 60 is counted until the lending ball counting device 60 counts the gaming ball to the lending ball counting device 60. Is supplying power.
The above time is obtained from the distance between the lending ball stop shutter 171 and the lending ball counting device 60 and the falling speed of the game ball, and is set to, for example, “100 ms”, but is not limited thereto. .
(Game ball payout control means 120)
The game ball payout control means 120 drives a prize ball payout motor (not shown) of the game ball payout device 30 based on the drive signal to pay out a prize ball.
(Route switching control means 130)
The route switching control means 130 drives a route switching drive device (not shown) of the route switching device 40 in conjunction with the operation of the game ball payout device 30.
(Power interruption detection means 140)
The power interruption detection means 140 is for detecting that the supply of power from the power supply device 90 is interrupted due to, for example, a power failure and outputting a power interruption signal. (Game Ball Flow Prevention Control Unit 150) The game ball flow prevention control unit 150 drives the game ball flow prevention device 80 on condition that an electric interruption signal is input from the electric interruption detection unit 90, and wins a prize ball / ball rental This is for stopping the operation.

  In addition, the game ball flow prevention control means 150, after returning from the power interruption when the power supply from the power supply device 90 is resumed, until the counting by the winning ball counting device 50 or the lending ball counting device 60 is possible, This is for maintaining the blocking state of the game ball flow blocking device 80. That is, after the interruption of power interruption, the program is started and initialization is performed. For this reason, counting by the winning ball counting device 50 and the lending ball counting device 60 is disabled during these times.

Therefore, the blocking state of the gaming ball flow blocking device 80 is maintained during the above time. Further, the game ball flow prevention control means 150 may cause the game ball flow prevention device 80 to be in the blocked state and release the blocked state in conjunction with the payout operation of the game ball payout device 30. As described above, fraud can be prevented by setting the game ball flow preventing device 80 in the blocked state.
That is, the game ball payout device 30 is driven when, for example, a winning signal is generated, but the game ball payout device 30 may be illegally driven even though there is no win signal. At this time, by setting the game ball flow preventing device 80 in the blocked state, it is possible to prevent unauthorized payment of the prize ball to the player.

Specifically, the game ball flow prevention control means 150 includes the following means as shown in FIG.
(1) Prize ball path blocking control means 151
(2) Ball rental route blocking control means 152
Note that the means of the game ball flow prevention control means 150 is not limited to the above (1) to (2).
(Prize ball path blocking control means 151)
The winning ball path blocking control means 151 drives the winning ball stop shutter driving device 162 of the winning ball path blocking device 160 to block the winning ball on condition that the power interruption signal from the power interruption detection means 140 is input. belongs to.

Thereafter, the winning ball path blocking control means 151 releases the blocking state of the winning ball path blocking device 160 after returning from the power interruption where the supply of power from the power supply device 140 has been resumed, toward the winning ball counting device 50. This is to allow the prize ball to flow down.
(Sphere lending route blocking control means 152)
The ball lending route blocking control means 152 drives the lending ball stop shutter driving device 172 of the ball lending route blocking device 170 on the condition that the power interruption signal is input from the power interruption detecting means 140 to block the winning ball. belongs to.

Thereafter, the ball lending route blocking control means 152 is for releasing the blocking state of the ball lending route blocking device 170 after returning from the power interruption and allowing the winning ball to flow toward the lending ball counting device 60. is there.
(Operation)
Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described below in the following cases.

(1) At the time of winning a ball (2) At the time of lending a ball (3) At the time of power interruption (at the time of winning a ball)
The operation of the gaming machine 10 during the winning ball is as follows.

(1) The required number of prize balls is set in the prize ball counting device control means 100 (prize ball remaining counter) shown in FIG.
The above setting will be described with a specific example. When, for example, 10 prize balls are paid out immediately before power interruption, only 8 prize balls are detected by the prize ball counting device 50. The remaining value of the prize ball remaining counter is “2”.

  The count value is stored at the time of power interruption, and after the power interruption is restored, the count value of the winning ball remaining counter is “2”. If (1) prize balls are detected by the prize ball counting device 50 after the prize ball stop shutter 161 is opened in (4), which will be described later, in (2) which will be described later, “1” is subtracted from the count value. As a result, the count value of the prize ball remaining counter is “1”.

(2) The counting is started by the prize ball counting device 50. That is, every time a winning ball passes the winning ball counting device 50, the winning ball counting device control means 100 (the winning ball remaining counter) is decremented by "1".
(3) The prize ball stop shutter 161 is opened as shown in FIGS.
(4) Waiting for “100 ms”, that is, waiting for the award ball remaining on the award ball stop shutter 161 to pass, the “value” of the award ball counting device control means 100 (reward ball remaining counter) is set to the game ball payout control means 120. The prize ball payout motor drive counter (not shown) is copied.

(5) The prize ball payout motor (not shown) of the game ball payout device 30 is driven by the “value” of the prize ball payout motor drive counter (not shown) of the game ball payout control means 120.
(6) If the prize ball counting device control means 100 (the prize ball remaining counter) becomes “0” within “500 ms” after the driving of the prize ball dispensing motor (not shown) of the game ball dispensing apparatus 30 is stopped, the prize is awarded. The ball stop shutter 161 is closed, and the process proceeds to (10) described later. If not, the process proceeds to the next (7).

(7) When the prize ball counting device control means 100 (the prize ball remaining counter) is not “0”, one prize ball payout motor (not shown) of the game ball payout device 30 is driven.
(8) Wait for “500 ms” and if there is no passage in the winning ball counting device 50, for example, the “error” state is set.
(9) If the prize ball counting device control means 100 (the prize ball remaining counter) is “0”, the prize ball stop shutter 161 is closed, and the process proceeds to the next (10). Return to 7 ”.

(10) The counting based on the prize ball counting device 50 is stopped.
(When renting a ball)
The operation of the ball rental gaming machine 10 is as follows.
(1) The required number of balls lending is set in the lending ball counting device control means 110 (ball lending counter).

(2) The lending ball counting device 60 starts counting. That is, every time a winning ball passes through the lending ball counting device 60, the lending ball counting device control means 110 (ball lending remaining counter) is decremented by "1".
(3) The lending ball stop shutter 171 is opened as shown in FIGS.
(4) The switching valve 41 of the path switching device 40 is set to the ball rental path 23 side as shown in FIG.

(5) Waiting for “100 ms”, that is, waiting for the award ball remaining on the lending ball stop shutter 171 to pass, the “value” of the lending ball counting device control means 110 (remaining ball lending counter) is set as the gaming ball payout control means 120 The prize ball payout motor drive counter (not shown) is copied.
(6) The prize ball payout motor (not shown) of the game ball payout device 30 is driven by the value of the prize ball payout motor drive counter (not shown) of the game ball payout control means 120.

(7) After the driving of the prize ball payout motor (not shown) of the game ball payout device 30 stops, if the lending ball counting device control means 110 (ball lending counter) becomes “0” within “500 ms”, lending The ball stop shutter 171 is closed, and the process proceeds to (11) described later. If not, the process proceeds to the next (8).
(8) When the lending ball counting device control means 110 (remaining ball lending counter) is not “0”, the award ball payout motor (not shown) of the gaming ball payout device 30 is driven by one payout.

(9) If the lending ball counting device 60 does not pass after waiting for “500 ms”, the lending ball stop shutter 171 is closed and the switching valve 41 of the path switching device 40 is set to the prize ball path (22) side. State, and if there is a passage, proceed to the next (10).
(10) If the lending ball counting device control means 110 (remaining ball lending counter) is “0”, the lending ball stop shutter 171 is closed, and the process proceeds to the next (11). Return to 8).

(11) The switching valve 41 of the path switching device 40 is set to the prize ball path 22 side as shown in FIG.
(12) The counting based on the lending ball counting device 60 is stopped.
(When power interruption occurs)
For example, the operation of the gaming machine 10 when a power interruption such as a power failure occurs is as follows.
(1) The prize ball stop shutter 161 is closed as shown in FIGS. 8 to 9. (2) The rental ball stop shutter 171 is closed as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10. (3) Path The switching valve 41 of the switching device 40 is set to the prize ball path 22 side as indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG.
(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

The feature of this embodiment is that a power interruption detecting means 91 is provided in the power supply device 90 as shown in FIG. The power interruption detection means 91 is for detecting that the supply of power from the power supply device 90 is interrupted due to, for example, a power failure, and outputting a power interruption signal. The power interruption signal is a game control device. Sent to 70.
According to the present embodiment, by providing the power interruption detection means 91 in the power supply device 90, whether or not the power interruption occurs at the same timing for a plurality of control devices having a backup function at the time of power interruption. Can be determined. For this reason, according to the present embodiment, there is an advantage that the time lag of communication between devices at the time of power interruption is reduced, and the interrelation between the backed up contents of each device after the power interruption is restored.
(Third embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the feature of the present embodiment is that the winning ball path blocking device 160 and the ball lending path blocking device 170 are driven by a single common driving device 180. That is, instead of the two driving devices of the winning ball stopping shutter driving device 162 and the rental ball stopping shutter driving device 172 shown in FIG. 3, a single common driving device 180 is provided as shown in FIG. ing. As a result, the number of driving devices can be reduced.

Specifically, for example, a solenoid is used for the common drive device 180 as shown in FIG. The common drive device 180 is not limited to a solenoid, and a motor or the like may be used. The common driving device 180 allows the winning ball stopping shutter 161 and the lending ball stopping shutter 171 to be opened and closed simultaneously. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening and closing may be individually performed.
(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

The feature of the present embodiment is that, as shown in FIG. 13, a game ball flow prevention device 80 is composed of a prevention prize ball discharge device 200 and a prevention lending ball discharge device 210. Secondly, as shown in FIG. 13, the feature of the present embodiment is that the winning ball / ball lending cancellation unit 150 is constituted by a blocking prize ball discharging control unit 220 and a blocking lending ball discharging control unit 221. It is in.
(Blocking prize ball discharge device 200)
As shown in FIGS. 14 to 17, the blocking prize ball discharging device 200 blocks the prize ball path 22, and receives a game ball as a prize ball paid out from the game ball payout apparatus 30. It discharges outside.

Specifically, the blocking prize ball discharging device 200 has the following parts as shown in FIGS.
(1) Award ball path 22
(2) Blocking ball discharge valve 201
(3) Blocking ball discharge valve drive device 202
The parts of the blocking prize ball discharging device 200 are not limited to the above (1) to (3).
(Prize ball route 22)
As shown in FIGS. 16 to 17, the prize ball path 22 is bifurcated into a prize ball counting path 24 having the prize ball counting device 50 and a blocking prize ball discharge guiding path 25. The blocking prize ball discharge guiding path 25 is connected to the outside of the machine, although not shown.
(Blocking ball discharge valve 201)
The blocking prize ball discharge valve 201 is slidably supported above the prize ball counting device 50 as shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the blocking prize ball discharge valve 201 is positioned on the prize ball counting path 24 side, the winning ball counting device 50 is opened and the blocking prize ball discharge guiding piece 203 is used to discharge the blocking prize ball. The guideway 25 is closed. Therefore, the winning ball flowing down the winning ball path 22 flows down toward the winning ball counting device 50. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17, when the blocking prize ball discharge valve 201 is positioned on the blocking prize ball discharge guiding path 25 side, the winning ball counting device 50 is closed and the blocking prize ball discharging guide piece 203 is also moved. Then, the blocking prize ball discharge guide path 25 is opened. For this reason, the prize balls flowing down the prize ball path 22 are discharged out of the machine through the blocking prize ball discharge guide path 25.

That is, the blocking prize ball discharge valve 201 is configured to be operable in conjunction with the opening / closing operation of the winning ball counting device 50 and the opening / closing operation of the blocking prize ball discharge guiding path 25 by the blocking prize ball discharge guiding piece 203. .
(Blocking ball discharge valve drive 202)
The blocking prize ball discharge valve driving device 202 is for sliding the blocking prize ball discharge valve 201 as shown in FIGS.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 17, for example, a solenoid is used for the blocking prize ball discharge valve driving device 202. The blocking prize ball discharge valve driving device 202 is not limited to a solenoid, and a motor or the like may be used.
(Blocking ball discharge device 210)
As shown in FIGS. 18 to 21, the blocked lending ball discharging device 210 is located between the game ball paying device 30 and the lending ball counting device 60, and is subject to the input of the power interruption signal from the power interruption detection means 140. In addition, the ball lending route 23 is blocked, and the game balls as lending balls paid out from the game ball paying device 30 are discharged out of the ball lending route 23.

Specifically, the blocked lending ball discharging device 210 has the following parts as shown in FIGS.
(1) Ball rental channel 23
(2) Blocking ball discharge valve 211
(3) Blocking ball discharge valve driving device 212
The parts of the blocked lending ball discharging device 210 are not limited to the above (1) to (3).
(Ball rental channel 23)
As shown in FIGS. 20 to 21, the ball lending route 23 is bifurcated into a lending ball counting route 26 having the lending ball counting device 60 and a blocked lending ball discharge guiding route 27. Further, the blocked lending ball discharge guiding path 27 is connected to the outside of the aircraft, although not shown.
(Blocking ball discharge valve 211)
The blocking lending ball discharge valve 211 is slidably supported above the lending ball counting device 60 as shown in FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 20, when the blocked lending ball discharge valve 211 is located on the lending ball counting path 26 side, the lending ball counting device 60 is opened, and the blocked lending ball discharge guiding piece 213 releases the blocked lending ball discharge. The guide path 27 is closed. Therefore, the winning ball flowing down the ball lending route 23 flows down toward the lending ball counting device 60. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, when the blocked lending ball discharge valve 211 is positioned on the blocked lending ball discharge guiding path 27 side, the lending ball counting device 60 is closed and the blocked lending ball discharge guiding piece 213 is also moved. Then, the blocked lending ball discharge guiding path 27 is opened. For this reason, the winning balls flowing down the ball lending route 23 are discharged out of the machine through the blocked lending ball discharge guiding path 27.

That is, the blocked lending ball discharge valve 211 is configured to be operable in conjunction with the opening / closing operation of the lending ball counting device 60 and the opening / closing operation of the blocked lending ball discharge guiding path 27 by the blocked lending ball discharge guiding piece 213. .
(Blocking ball discharge valve drive 212)
The blocking lending ball discharge valve driving device 212 is for sliding the blocking lending ball discharge valve 211 as shown in FIGS.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 20 to 21, for example, a solenoid is used for the blocking lending ball discharge valve driving device 212. The blocking lending ball discharge valve driving device 212 is not limited to a solenoid, and a motor or the like may be used.
(Blocking prize ball discharge control means 220)
The blocking prize ball discharge control means 220 drives the blocking prize ball discharge valve driving device 202 of the blocking prize ball discharge apparatus 200 on the condition that the power interruption signal is input from the power interruption detection means 140 to remove the prize ball from the machine. It is intended for discharge.
(Blocking rental ball discharge control means 221)
The blocked lending ball discharge control means 221 drives the blocked lending ball discharge valve driving device 212 of the blocked lending ball discharge device 210 on the condition that the power interruption signal is input from the power interruption detection means 140 to remove the lending ball from the machine. It is intended for discharge.
(Operation)
Next, the operation of the gaming machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described below in the following cases.

(1) At the time of winning a ball (2) At the time of lending a ball (3) At the time of power interruption (at the time of winning a ball)
(1) The required number of winning balls is set in the winning ball counting device control means 100 (required number of required balls counter) shown in FIG.

(2) The counting is started by the prize ball counting device 50. That is, every time a winning ball passes the winning ball counting device 50, the winning ball counting device control means 100 (required ball counter) is decremented by "1".
(3) The blocking prize ball discharge valve 201 of the blocking prize ball discharging device 200 is set to the prize ball counting path 24 side as shown in FIG.
(4) The prize ball payout motor (not shown) of the game ball payout device 30 is driven by the required number of prize balls. That is, when the required number of prize ball payout motors (not shown) of the game ball payout device 30 are driven by the game ball payout control means 120 by the required number, they are automatically stopped.

(5) When the required number of winning balls reaches “0” within “500 ms” after the driving of the winning ball paying motor (not shown) of the game ball paying device 30 is stopped, the blocking winning ball of the blocking ball discharge device 200 is stopped. As shown in FIG. 17, the discharge valve 201 is set to the blocking prize ball discharge guide path 25 side, and the process proceeds to (9) described later.
(6) When the required number of prize balls is not “0”, the prize ball payout motor (not shown) of the game ball payout device 30 is driven by one payout.

(7) Wait for “500 ms” and if there is no passage in the prize ball counting device 50, for example, “error” is set, and if there is a passage, the process proceeds to the next (8).
(8) If the required number of winning balls is “0”, the blocking prize ball discharge valve 201 of the blocking prize ball discharging device 200 is set to the blocking prize ball discharge guiding path 25 side as shown in FIG. ), And if other than “0”, return to the previous (7).
(9) The counting based on the prize ball counting device 50 is stopped.
(When renting a ball)
(1) The required ball lending number is set in the lending ball counting device control means 110 (ball lending required number counter) shown in FIG.

(2) The lending ball counting device 60 starts counting. That is, every time a winning ball passes the lending ball counting device 60, the lending ball counting device control means 110 (necessary ball lending counter) is decremented by “1”.
(3) The blocked lending ball discharge valve 211 of the blocked lending ball discharging device 210 is set to the lending ball counting path 26 side as shown in FIG.

(4) The switching valve 41 of the route switching device 40 is set to the ball rental route 23 side as shown in FIG. 18. (5) The required number of ball rental motors (not shown) of the game ball dispensing device 30 required for ball rental Drive for minutes. In other words, when the required number of prize ball payout motors (not shown) of the game ball payout device 30 is driven by the game ball payout control means 120 by the required number, it is automatically stopped.
(6) When the required number of ball lending reaches “0”, the blocked lending ball discharge valve 211 of the blocked lending ball discharge device 210 is set to the blocked lending ball discharge guiding path 27 side as shown in FIG.

(7) If the required ball lending number is not “0”, a prize ball payout motor (not shown) of the game ball payout device 30 is driven by one payout amount.
(8) Wait for “500 ms” and if there is no passage in the lending ball counting device 60, for example, “error” state is set, and if there is a passage, the process proceeds to the next (9).
(9) If the required number of ball lending is “0”, the blocked lending ball discharge valve 211 of the blocked lending ball discharge device 210 is set to the blocked lending ball discharge guiding path 27 side as shown in FIG. ), If it is other than “0”, return to (6).

(10) The switching valve 41 of the path switching device 40 is set to the prize ball path 22 side as shown in FIG.
(11) Stop counting based on the lending ball counting device 60.
(When power failure occurs)
(1) The blocking prize ball discharge valve 201 of the blocking prize ball discharge device 210 is set to the blocking prize ball discharge guiding path 25 side as shown in FIG.

(2) The blocked lending ball discharge valve 211 of the blocked lending ball discharge device 210 is set to the blocked lending ball discharge guiding path 27 side as shown in FIG.
(3) The switching valve 41 of the path switching device 40 is set to the prize ball path 22 side as shown in FIG.
(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The feature of this embodiment is that, as shown in FIG. 22, in addition to the feature of the fourth embodiment, a power interruption detecting means 91 is provided in the power supply device 90. The power interruption detection means 91 is for detecting that the supply of power from the power supply device 90 is interrupted due to, for example, a power failure, and outputting a power interruption signal. The power interruption signal is a game control device. Sent to 70.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below. (Claim 1)
That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the time lag of communication between devices at the time of power interruption can be reduced, and the interrelation between the backed up contents of each device after power failure recovery is accurately processed. can do.
(Claim 2)
According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the power interruption occurs, it is possible to reliably stop the payout of the prize ball.
(variation)
Variations in the configuration of the present invention are as follows.
(1-1) a game ball payout device for paying out game balls, a prize ball path through which game balls as prize balls paid out from the game ball payout apparatus flow down, and the prize ball path, A prize ball counting device for counting game balls as prize balls flowing down the prize ball path, a game ball dispensing device, and a game control device for controlling a game connected to the prize ball counting device. In the gaming machine provided, the gaming machine is disposed in the prize ball path, and an interruption detection means for detecting that the supply of power from the power supply device is cut off and outputting an interruption signal, A game as a prize ball that is located between the game ball payout device and the prize ball counting device and is paid out from the game ball payout device on condition that the power interruption signal is input from the power interruption detection means. A game that prevents a ball from flowing down toward the prize ball counting device. Game machine characterized by comprising a flow-down preventing device.

(1-2) The game control device counts, with the prize ball counting device, game balls as prize balls that have been paid out from the game ball dispensing device before the blocking operation of the game ball falling prevention device. The game machine according to the variation (1-1), further comprising: a prize ball counting device control means for maintaining the counting operation of the prize ball counting device until it is played.
(1-3) In the game control device, after the supply of power from the power supply device is resumed, until the counting by the prize ball counting device is possible, the game ball flow prevention device is blocked. The gaming machine according to variation (1-1) or variation (1-2), characterized in that it includes game ball flow prevention control means for maintaining the state.

(1-4) The game control device includes a game ball flow prevention control means for setting the game ball flow prevention device in a blocked state and releasing the blocked state in conjunction with a payout operation of the game ball dispensing device. A gaming machine according to any one of variations (1-1) to (1-3), comprising:
(1-5) Any one of variations (1-1) to (1-4), wherein the game ball flow blocking device includes a prize ball path blocking device that blocks the prize ball path. The gaming machine according to item 1.

(1-6) The game ball flow blocking device blocks the prize ball path and prevents the game ball as a prize ball paid out from the game ball payout device from being discharged out of the prize ball path. The gaming machine according to any one of variations (1-1) to (1-5), comprising a prize ball discharging device.
(1-7) The gaming machine is located between the gaming ball payout device and the winning ball route, and the game ball route from which the game ball paid out from the gaming ball payout device flows down, and the gaming ball A bifurcation branch from the route, one communicating with the prize ball route, the other communicating with the ball lending route, and a game ball disposed on the branch route and paid out from the game ball dispensing device, The game according to any one of variations (1-1) to (1-6), further comprising: a path switching device that selectively switches between the prize ball path and the ball rental path. Machine.

        (1-8) The ball lending route includes a lending ball counting device for counting game balls as lending balls flowing down the ball lending route, and between the gaming ball paying device and the lending ball counting device. And a ball lending route blocking device that blocks the ball lending route on condition that the power interruption signal is input from the power interruption detection means. The gaming machine described.

(1-9) The variation (1-8) is characterized in that the ball lending route blocking device is driven by a common drive device with the prize ball route blocking device described in the variation (1-5). Game machines.
(1-10) The ball lending route includes a lending ball counting device for counting game balls as lending balls flowing down the ball lending route, and between the gaming ball paying device and the lending ball counting device. The ball lending path is blocked on condition that the power interruption signal is input from the power interruption detection means, and a game ball as a rental ball paid out from the game ball payout device is The gaming machine according to Variation (1-7), further comprising a blocking lending ball discharging device that discharges outside the lending route.

(1-11) In the variation (1-10), the blocking lending ball discharging device is driven by a driving device common to the blocking prize ball discharging device described in the variation (1-6). Game machines.
(1-12) The gaming machine according to any one of variations (1-1) to (1-11), wherein the power interruption detection means is built in the game control device.

(1-13) The gaming machine according to any one of variations (1-1) to (1-11), wherein the power interruption detection unit is built in the power supply device.
The effects of the above variation of the present invention are as follows.
(2-1) According to the invention described in the variation (1-1), when the power interruption occurs, it is possible to reliably stop the payout of the prize ball.

(2-2) According to the invention described in the variation (1-2), when the power interruption occurs, the count value of the prize balls can be matched with the number of prize balls actually paid out.
(2-3) According to the invention described in the variation (1-3), the count value of the prize ball can be matched with the number of prize balls actually paid out even after the interruption of power interruption. .
(2-4) According to the invention described in the variation (1-4), it is possible to prevent the prize balls from being illegally paid out.

(2-5) According to the invention described in the variation (1-5), it is possible to prevent a game ball from flowing down as a winning ball by blocking the winning ball path.
(2-6) According to the invention described in the variation (1-6), the game ball as the prize ball can be prevented from flowing down by discharging the game ball as the prize ball outside the path of the prize ball. .
(2-7) According to the invention described in the variation (1-7), the game ball payout device can be shared by the prize ball and the ball lending.

(2-8) According to the invention described in the variation (1-8), it is possible to prevent a game ball from flowing down as a rental ball by blocking the ball rental route.
(2-9) According to the invention described in the variation (1-9), the driving device for the ball lending route blocking device and the prize ball route blocking device can be shared.
(2-10) According to the invention described in the variation (1-10), it is possible to prevent the game balls as the rental balls from flowing down by discharging the game balls as the rental balls out of the ball rental route. .

(2-11) According to the invention described in the variation (1-11), it is possible to share the driving device for the blocking rental ball discharging device and the blocking prize ball discharging device.
(2-12) According to the invention described in the variation (1-12), the power interruption detection means can be built in the game control device.
(2-13) According to the invention described in the variation (1-13), the power interruption detecting means can be incorporated in the power supply device.

It is a schematic block diagram of a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the prize ball and ball lending mechanism of the game machine at the time of a prize ball. FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of the gaming ball flow prevention device shown in FIG. 2. It is a schematic sectional drawing in alignment with the IV-IV line of FIG. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the prize ball and ball lending mechanism of the game machine at the time of ball lending. FIG. 6 is a schematic plan view of the game ball flow preventing device of FIG. 5. It is a schematic sectional drawing which follows the VII-VII line of FIG. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the prize ball and ball lending mechanism of the game machine at the time of a power failure. FIG. 9 is a schematic plan view of the gaming ball flow prevention device of FIG. 8. It is a schematic sectional drawing which follows the XX line of FIG. An example of the second embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is a schematic block diagram of a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine. An example of the third embodiment of the present invention is shown, and the figure shows a schematic plan view of the game ball flow prevention device. An example of the fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown, which is a schematic block diagram of a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the prize ball and ball lending mechanism of the game machine at the time of a prize ball. FIG. 15 is a schematic plan view of the prize ball counting device and the lending ball counting device of FIG. 14. It is a schematic sectional drawing in alignment with the XVI-XVI line of FIG. FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 16, showing a state where the blocking prize ball discharge valve is driven to the blocking prize ball discharge guiding path side. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the prize ball and ball lending mechanism of the game machine at the time of ball lending. FIG. 19 is a schematic plan view of the prize ball counting device and the lending ball counting device of FIG. 18. It is a schematic sectional drawing in alignment with the XX-XX line of FIG. FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 20, showing a state where the blocked rental ball discharge valve is driven to the blocked rental ball discharge guiding path side. An example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention is shown, and this figure is a schematic block diagram of a prize ball / ball lending mechanism of a gaming machine.

(First embodiment)
10 gaming machine 20 game ball path
21 branch path 22 prize ball path
23 Ball rental channel 30 Game ball payout device
31 Sprocket 40 Path switching device
41 Switching valve 50 Prize ball counter
60 Rental ball counting device 70 Game control device
80 Game ball flow prevention device 90 Power supply device
100 prize ball counting device control means 110 lending ball counting device control means
120 Game ball payout control means 130 Route switching control means
140 Electric interruption detection means 150 Game ball flow prevention control means
151 Prize ball path blocking control means 152 Ball lending path blocking control means
160 Award ball path blocking device 161 Award ball stop shutter
162 Award ball stop shutter drive 170 Ball lending route blocking device
171 Rental ball stop shutter 172 Rental ball stop shutter drive device (second and fifth embodiments)
91 Power failure detection means (third embodiment)
180 Common drive unit (fourth embodiment)
24 prize ball counting path 25 blocking prize ball discharge guide path
26 Loan ball counting route 27 Blocked ball discharge guide route
200 Blocking ball discharge device 201 Blocking ball discharge valve
202 Blocking ball discharge valve drive 203 Blocking ball discharge guiding piece
210 Blocked ball discharge device 211 Blocked ball discharge valve
212 Blocking ball discharge valve drive device 213 Blocking ball discharge guide
220 Blocking ball discharge control means 221 Blocking ball discharge control means

Claims (2)

A game ball payout device for paying out game balls;
A prize ball path through which a game ball as a prize ball paid out from the game ball dispensing device flows down;
A prize ball counting device for counting game balls as prize balls arranged in the prize ball path and flowing down the prize ball path;
A gaming machine connected to the gaming ball payout device, the prize ball counting device, and a game control device for controlling a game,
In the gaming machine,
A power supply device connected to the game ball payout device, the prize ball counting device and the game control device, and for supplying power to the game ball payout device, the prize ball counting device and the game control device;
In the power supply device,
It includes a power interruption detection means for detecting that the supply of power has been cut off and outputting a power interruption signal,
The game control device,
Divided into multiple control devices with backup function in case of power interruption,
The plurality of control devices include
Supplying the power interruption signal output from the power interruption detection means;
A gaming machine characterized in that power interruption processing is performed based on the power interruption signal. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the gaming machine,
Placed in the prize ball path, located between the game ball payout device and the prize ball counting device, and paid from the game ball payout device on condition that the power interruption signal is input from the power interruption detection means. A gaming machine comprising a gaming ball flow prevention device that prevents a game ball as a prize ball from flowing down toward the prize ball counting device.

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