JP2011041660A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide means for further suppressing fraudulent put-out of game balls per unit time even if fraudulence is executed in a pinball game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The pinball game machine is configured to execute one put-out (whole put-out motion) divided into a plurality of put-out motions (divided put-out motions), and to extend the waiting time between divided put-out motions to be executed thereafter when abnormal put-out is detected in one divided put-out motion. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention provides a game ball payout in a ball game machine in which a game medium is a game ball, comprising a payout means for paying out a game ball to a player and a payout detection means for detecting the presence or absence of the game ball payout. The present invention relates to a ball game machine in which fraudulent acts related to the above are suppressed.

  A bullet ball gaming machine is a type of gaming machine in which a gaming ball as a gaming medium is paid out when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine that is the most standard among ball and ball gaming machines, a winning ball is paid out by letting a gaming ball enter a winning opening provided in the gaming area. Recently, a game medium lending machine such as a card unit has been installed adjacent to the ball game machine. Upon receiving a request from the lending machine, a predetermined number of game balls are placed on the upper plate of the ball game machine. Is supplied. Here, when award ball payout or ball lending payout is made, ball payout is generally made in the following procedure (example). First, with respect to award ball payout, when a game ball enters a winning opening such as a start winning opening or a large winning opening, it reaches a winning ball discharge mechanism via a winning ball set, and is detected by a winning ball detection switch there. The main control board side that has received this detection signal transmits a prize ball payout command to the payout control board side. Subsequently, the payout control board that has received the prize ball payout command controls the ball payout apparatus based on this command to execute a predetermined number of prize ball payout processes. Similarly, in the case of this ball lending operation, a ball payout command is received, and the payout control board controls the ball payout device based on this command and executes a predetermined number of ball payout processes.

  By the way, the ball payout device provided on the back of the game board includes a rotor (camshaft), a payout motor for rotating the rotor, and a ball detector (count sensor) for detecting the payout game ball. have. In recent years, in order to improve the ball payout speed, when executing the ball payout, the ball payout motor is driven by the number of payout balls once, and it is confirmed whether or not the unpaid balls exist after the drive. When present, a high-speed prize ball payout mechanism that drives the ball payout motor again to pay out the remaining balls has appeared.

  On the other hand, recently, the sphere detection unit (sensor) of the ball payout function has been made abnormal by radio waves, and the illegal act of trying to obtain a large number of balls in a form that is not detected despite the balls being paid out (goto action) ) Is done. When such a fraudulent act is executed by the high-speed prize ball payout mechanism as described above, the number of illegal balls per unit time is too large, and there is a risk that damage will be serious.

Therefore, Patent Document 1 proposes a method (wait delay) in which when a payout abnormality is detected during a certain discharging operation, the time interval until the next discharging operation is longer than the normal time interval. According to this method, the pace of the discharging operation becomes slow. Therefore, the game ball discharge will not stop completely, and the game balls necessary for the game will continue to be supplied, but if a serious abnormality has occurred (if fraud etc. has been performed) It is possible to reduce the number of game balls that are inappropriately discharged before an abnormality is discovered. In addition, since the time interval until the next discharge operation becomes longer, an opportunity to naturally eliminate the clogging of balls during this time is also given.
JP 2002-78915 A

  However, even with the technique of Patent Document 1, when an illegal act is executed, a situation in which a number of game balls that cannot be ignored is paid out. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide means that can further suppress the number of illegally paid out game balls per unit time even when an illegal act is executed.

The present invention (1) is a payout means (payout unit 13) capable of paying out a game ball by performing a payout operation.
Payout control means (payout control means 2300) for controlling the payout operation of the payout means (payout unit 13), and game ball detection means (count sensor) for detecting a game ball paid out from the payout means (payout unit 13) 14)
In a ball game machine having
The payout control means (payout control means 2300) is a payout means (payout unit 13) so that a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out in one payout operation can be divided into a plurality of times by a plurality of divided payout operations. In addition to driving control, control is performed so as to provide a waiting time by stopping the driving of the payout means (payout unit 13) between the divided payout operations.
A ball game machine
A planned payout amount in one divided payout operation is compared with the number of game balls actually detected by the game ball detection means (count sensor 14) as a result of the single divided payout operation, and a payout abnormality occurs. A payout abnormality determining means (payout abnormality determining means 2330) for determining whether or not a payout abnormality has been determined by the payout abnormality determining means (payout abnormality determining means 2330). Waiting time control means (waiting time control means 2340) for making the waiting time after the divided payout operation longer than the normal waiting time
It is a bullet ball game machine characterized by having.

In the present invention (2), the ball game machine
Dispensing abnormality occurrence number temporary storage means (abnormal dispensing number counter 2323) for counting the number of occurrences of dispensing abnormality
In addition,
The waiting time control means (waiting time control means 2340) increases the waiting time stepwise based on the count value of the payout abnormality occurrence number temporary storage means (abnormal payout number counter 2323). It is a ball game machine.

  According to the present invention (3), the waiting time control means (waiting time control means 2340) is a single payout operation performed in a single payout operation performed under a situation where the wait time is longer than a normal wait time. When no payout abnormality has occurred in any of the divided payout operations in the multiple payout operations constituting the above, the count value in the payout abnormality occurrence number temporary storage means (abnormal payout number counter 2323) is cleared. This is a ball game machine of the invention (2).

  According to the present invention (4), the payout control means (the payout control means 2300) is configured such that the payout abnormality does not occur in a certain payout operation under a situation where the waiting time is longer than a normal waiting time. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3), wherein the next divided payout operation is executed even when the waiting time still remains.

  Next, definitions of terms in the claims and the specification will be described. First, the “ball game machine” is not particularly limited as long as the game medium is a game ball, but is typically a pachinko game machine or an arrange ball.

  According to the present invention (1), when a single payout (all payout operations) is executed by a plurality of subdivided payout operations (split payout operations) and a payout abnormality is detected in the split payout operation, Since it is configured to increase the waiting time between the divided payout operations executed in the past, it was impossible with the conventional technology that increases the waiting time between all payout operations after executing all payout operations continuously. In addition to the possibility of extending the payout time of the first full payout operation itself, the frequency of the waiting time is remarkably increased (for example, if the total payout operation is divided into five split payout operations, the total payout operation is 2 When executed once, the conventional technology has only one waiting time, whereas the present invention can construct nine waiting times), which also has the effect of enabling more delicate waiting time control. Play.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above effect, the waiting time is increased stepwise based on the number of occurrences of payout abnormality, so that the payout speed corresponding to the degree of possibility of fraud There is an effect that it becomes possible to do.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above-described effect, when the waiting time is long and abnormality detection does not occur for a predetermined period (one payout), and the probability that fraud is being performed is reduced. Is configured to clear the count value in the temporary storage means for the number of payout abnormal occurrences and return the waiting time to the normal length. As well as being able to avoid irritation lasting for a long time, it also has the effect of being able to cope with clever fraud.

  In the present invention (4), in addition to the above effect, when no payout abnormality has occurred in a certain payout operation under a situation where the wait time is longer than the normal wait time, the wait time still remains Even so, it is configured to execute the next installment operation. In other words, under a situation where the waiting time is longer than the normal waiting time, the illegal player is forced to digest the long waiting time. Even if the waiting time becomes longer than the normal waiting time due to the abnormality detection, it will not become a payout abnormality when the ball clogging is resolved, so the next payout operation without waiting for the digestion of the long wait time As a result, the player is not discomforted.

FIG. 1 is a front view (player side) of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an operation principle of storing payout game balls in the gaming machine in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 4 is an external view of the payout unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the operation principle for paying out the structure of the payout unit and the game ball in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 6 is a schematic electrical configuration diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the contents of commands and information transmitted and received between the main control board and the payout control board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of communication processing with the payout control board executed on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of serial communication error monitoring processing executed on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the serial communication data reception monitoring process executed on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a payout command request process executed on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a payout command transmission process executed on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the first command (second command) transmission process executed on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the first command reception confirmation process executed on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the second command reception confirmation process executed on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of processing executed on the payout control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of communication processing with the main control board executed on the payout control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of serial communication error monitoring processing executed on the payout control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of serial communication data reception monitoring processing executed on the payout control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of communication processing with the main control board executed on the payout control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of communication processing with the card unit executed on the payout control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the payout control process executed on the payout control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a first action (payout command transmission by serial communication) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a first action (payout command transmission by serial communication) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a second action (extension of the ball passage waiting time due to a payout abnormality) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a second action (extension of the ball passage waiting time due to a payout abnormality) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the payout control process executed on the payout control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (modified example).

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of the best mode of the present invention. However, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another ball game machine (for example, a sparrow ball or an arrangement ball) or a slot machine.

"overall structure"
(Front)
First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko machines are mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame 102, a front frame 104, a transparent plate 106, a door 108, an upper ball dish 110, a lower ball dish 112, and a launch handle 116. First, the outer frame 102 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 104 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 102, and is attached to the outer frame 102 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 104 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate 106 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 108. The door 108 is attached to the front frame 104 through a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The upper ball tray 110 has mechanisms for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 112. The lower ball tray 112 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. Further, a speaker 114 is provided between the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state or the like is output. The game effect lamp 190 is provided in the game area 120 or an area other than the game area 120, and plays a role of effect by blinking or the like. Furthermore, a status display unit 130 that displays information relating to the payout of the game ball, which can be visually recognized through the lower right portion of the transparent plate 106, by an LED is provided.

  Next, in the game board, a game area 120 partitioned by an outer rail 122 and an inner rail 124 is formed. The game area 120 includes a plurality of not-shown mechanisms such as a game nail and a windmill, various general winning ports, a special drawing start port 2110 (entrance detection sensor 2111), and a general illustration start port 2210 (entrance detection). Sensor 2211), special winning opening 2120 (ball detection sensor 2121), special symbol display device 2130, effect display device 2140, normal symbol display device 2220, center decoration 192 and out port 142 are provided. Then, when a game ball enters a variety of winning holes such as the special figure starting port 2110 or the big winning port 2120, the passing of the game ball is detected by a ball detection sensor provided in these winning ports. This detection signal is transmitted to the main control board (main control device) 1000, and in response to this, a predetermined payout command is sent from the main control board 1000 to the payout control board 2000. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. It is. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a card unit C that accepts lending of game balls by a prepaid card is provided adjacent to the left of the gaming machine 1.

  Here, the card unit C according to the best mode is the same as a known configuration. Specifically, in the card unit C, although not shown, there is a usable indicator lamp that indicates whether or not it is usable, and there is a fraction (a number less than 100 yen) in the remaining amount information recorded in the card. In this case, a fraction display switch for displaying the fraction on a frequency display LED provided in the vicinity of the upper plate, a connecting table direction indicator indicating which side of the pachinko gaming machine the card unit C corresponds to, a card unit When checking a card insertion indicator lamp indicating that a card has been inserted into C, a card insertion slot into which a card as a recording medium is inserted, and a card reader / writer mechanism provided on the back of the card insertion slot A card unit lock or the like for releasing the card unit is provided.

(back)
Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine, and in particular controls the overall gaming operation such as winning / successful lottery when entering the special figure starting port 2110 and sending a prize ball payout command to the payout control board 2000 (ie, Main control board (main control device) 1000 for performing control directly related to the player's profit), and display / acoustics related to various effects / information notifications on the drawing display unit 2141 for adding interest to the game contents Sub control board (production control device) 3000 that controls various effects using side lamps and the like, and sub sub control board (design control) that controls various effects on the effect display device 2140 based on instructions from the sub control board 3000 Device) 4000 and a ball payout-related mechanism / device on its back surface. Here, the ball payout-related mechanism / device pays the game balls supplied from the ball tank 11 to the upper ball tray 110 in response to a request from the ball tank 11, the tank rail 12, each winning opening or a card unit. A payout unit 13, a count sensor 14 for detecting a payout ball from the payout unit 13, a saucer full tank switch 15 that is turned on when the pans (the upper ball tray 110 and the lower ball tray 112) are full, and the payout unit 13. The prize ball payout control board (prize ball payout device) 2000 or the like for controlling the payout operation by.

(Payment mechanism)
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the operation principle of storing a payout game ball in the gaming machine in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. As shown by the arrows in FIG. 3, the game balls supplied from the replenishment device (ancillary equipment of the hall installed to supply the game balls to the ball tank 11 of the game machine) are connected to the ball tank 11 and the tank rail 12. As a result, the payout unit 13 is guided and stored. The game balls stored in the gaming machine in this manner are paid out to the upper ball tray 110 as prize balls based on the entrance to the prize opening or based on a withdrawal request from the card unit.

  Next, the structure of the payout unit 13 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode and the operation principle for paying out the game ball will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the payout unit 13 has a payout motor 13a that is driven at the time of payout. As shown in FIG. 5, the payout unit 13 has a cam shaft 13b connected to the payout motor 13a. The dispensing unit 13 having such a structure operates according to the following principle. First, when a game ball enters a winning opening in the game area 120, a winning signal is sent to the main control board 1000, the main control board 1000 determines the number of payouts, and transmits a signal of the winning ball to the payout control board 2000. . Alternatively, a ball lending request is made from the gaming ball lending device such as the card unit C to the payout control board 2000. In response to this, the payout control board 2000 operates the payout unit 13, and the payout motor 13a in the payout unit 13 executes payout of the game ball. As shown in FIG. 5, when the payout motor 13a rotates, the camshaft 13b rotates and the game balls are paid out one by one. The game balls that have been paid out are detected by a count sensor 14 provided in the payout unit 13, and the payout control board 2000 counts the number of game balls to be paid out.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode includes a main control board 1000 that controls the progress of the game, a payout control board 2000 that controls the payout of game balls based on commands from the main control board 1000, A sub-control board 3000 for controlling various effects on the effect display device 2140 such as variation / stop of the decorative pattern, lighting of the sound / game effect lamp 190 from the speaker 114, and the effect display device 2140 And a sub-sub control board 4000 for controlling the decorative pattern change display / stop display, hold display, notice display, and the like. Here, the payout control board 2000 is connected to a payout unit 13 (payout motor 13a) for paying out game balls, and a state display unit 130 for displaying a state relating to payout of game balls to the outside by LEDs.

  Here, the main control board 1000, the payout control board 2000, the sub-control board 3000, and the sub-sub-control board 4000 are handled by a CPU that performs various arithmetic processes, a ROM that stores programs that prescribe the arithmetic processes of the CPU, and a CPU. A RAM for temporarily storing data (various data generated during the game, computer programs read from the ROM, etc.) is mounted.

  Here, between the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 2000, information transmission is executed in the form of serial transmission. That is, one transmission line is provided from the main control board 1000 to the payout control board 2000, and one transmission line is provided from the payout control board 2000 to the main control board 1000. Here, as will be described in detail later, commands between the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 2000 are configured in units of 2 bytes, and are transmitted serially in units of 1 byte.

  On the other hand, information and commands from the main control board 1000 to the sub control board 3000 are transmitted in parallel. The same applies to information and commands from the sub-control board 3000 to the sub-sub-control board 4000.

<Contents of commands and information transmitted / received via serial communication>
Next, the contents of commands and information transmitted / received between the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 2000 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, commands from the main control board 1000 to the payout control board 2000 are configured in units of 2 bytes, and are transmitted serially in units of 1 byte. Similarly, information (command correspondence information) from the payout control board 2000 to the main control board 1000 is also configured in units of 2 bytes, and is transmitted serially in units of 1 byte.

  Therefore, first, a payout command transmitted from the main control board 1000 to the payout control board 2000 will be described. First, the first transmission command is composed of first command specifying information, information about a full tray and the number of prize balls. Specifically, bits 7 to 5 are fixed to 100 (identification information indicating that the command is the first command). Next, bit 4 is related to the pan full state, “0” means that the pan is not full, and “1” means that the pan is full. Next, bits 3 to 0 relate to the number of prize balls. For example, 0 (0000B) means 0 prize balls and 15 (1111B) means 15 prize balls. . Next, since the second command for transmission is a confirmation signal, it is a fixed value (55H). In the best mode, even when there is no prize ball, at the timing when the first command transmission process is executed, the first command, which is zero prize balls, is always thrown to the payout control board 2000 side.

  Next, payout related information transmitted from the payout control board 2000 to the main control board 1000 will be described. First, the first transmission information is the same as the first transmission command from the main control board 1000. Next, the second transmission information includes a fixed value, payout device abnormality information, and prize ball payout information. Specifically, bits 7 to 2 are fixed to 010101 (identification information indicating that the information is transmission / reception completion information). Next, bit 1 relates to the dispensing device abnormality, “0” means that the dispensing device is not malfunctioning, and “1” means that the dispensing device is malfunctioning. Next, bit 0 relates to a prize ball being paid out, “0” means that a prize ball is not being paid out, and “1” means that a prize ball is being paid out. In the best mode, a certain command is regularly transmitted to the payout control board side. Accordingly, even when the prize ball is being paid out on the payout side, a command or the like whose number of prize balls is “0” is transmitted. If the payout side is abnormal, the payout device may actually be payable, so in this best mode, a normal command (a predetermined number of sets when there is a prize ball payout) is transmitted. .

  As shown in the <Modification> column of FIG. 7, information (first information) related to the first byte transmitted from the payout control board 2000 side to the main control board 1000 side is sent from the main control board 1000 side. The 1's complement or 2's complement of the first command may be used. The 2's complement is generated by adding 1 after performing bit inversion of the first command.

<Functional configuration>
Next, the function of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG. The functions shown here are a function between the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 2000 and a function between the payout control board 2000 and the card unit C particularly related to the present invention.

(Main control board 1000)
First, the main control board 1000 temporarily stores a transmission / reception control unit 1100 that controls transmission / reception of commands and information with the payout control board 2000 and the like, and a state related to transmission / reception between the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 2000. A transmission / reception state temporary storage means 1200, a normal transmission determination means 1300 for determining whether or not a payout command from the main control board 1000 is normally sent to the payout control board 2000, and transmission / reception on the main control board 1000 side. Error control means 1400 for executing control of related errors. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the transmission / reception control means 1100 includes transmission control means 1110 that controls transmission from the main control board 1000 to the payout control board 2000, reception control means 1120 that controls reception from the payout control board 2000 to the main control board 1000, have.

  Here, the transmission control means 1110 sends two commands (first command and second command) to be sent to the payout control board 2000 side for one prize ball payout to a predetermined temporary storage means (transmission command temporary storage means described later). 1113) transmission command setting means 1111 for setting, transmission command management means 1112 for managing the set transmission commands including transmission command transmission completion / incomplete, and two commands to be transmitted to the payout control board 2000 Is temporarily stored until a prize ball payout corresponding to the command is completed. Further, the transmission command temporary storage unit 1113 includes a first command temporary storage area 1113a for temporarily storing the first command, and a second command temporary storage area 1113b for temporarily storing the second command. Yes.

  Further, the reception control means 1120 receives information from the game side reception control means 1121 for receiving game information including prize ball information (entrance signal) and an upper plate full signal, and information from the payout control board 2000 side. Payout control side reception control means 1122 for this purpose. Here, the game-side reception control means 1121 has a game-side information temporary storage means 1121a for temporarily storing information on prize balls for which payout processing has not been executed and upper dish full tank information. Also, the payout control side reception control means 1122 includes a payout control side reception data management means 1122a that manages the information including temporary storage and deletion of information transmitted from the payout control board 2000 side, and a payout control board 2000. The payout control side received data temporary storage means 1122b in which the information transmitted from the side is temporarily stored for the first time and the data temporarily stored in the payout control side received data temporary storage means 1122b are processed in subsequent processing (for example, normally Payout command correspondence information temporary storage means 1122c for storing the command for determination).

  Next, the transmission / reception state temporary storage unit 1200 includes a main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage unit 1210 for temporarily storing a transmission / reception state (ST = 0 to 4) on the main control board 1000 side, and a payout control board 2000 side. A payout control side payout state temporary storage means 1220 for temporarily storing the payout state (for example, whether or not paying out or whether or not a payout abnormality has occurred).

  Next, the normal transmission determination means 1300 indicates the time from when a command is transmitted from the main control board 1000 until reception of information corresponding to the command (information corresponding to the command transmitted from the payout control board 2000). Communication time management means 1310 for management is provided. Here, the communication time management means 1310 further includes a timer 1311 for counting time.

  Next, the error control unit 1400 includes an error flag management unit 1420 that monitors an error related to transmission / reception on the main control board 1000 side and manages an error state related to transmission / reception. Here, the error flag management unit 1420 further includes an error flag temporary storage unit 1421 for temporarily storing an on / off state of an error flag related to transmission.

(Discharge control board 2000)
Next, the payout control board 2000 includes transmission / reception control means 2100 that controls transmission / reception of commands and information with the main control board 1000 side, the card unit C side, and the like, and errors related to transmission / reception on the payout control board 2000 side. Error control means 2200 for executing control, and payout control means 2300 for receiving a prize ball payout command or a lending command and executing payout processing of a predetermined number of game balls. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the transmission / reception control unit 2100 transmits reception information to the main control board 1000 and the card unit C, and reception control means 2110 that controls reception of information (for example, commands and signals) from the main control board 1000 and the card unit C. Transmission control means 2120 for controlling the control.

  Here, the reception control unit 2110 controls reception of information (for example, signals) from the main side reception control unit 2111 that controls reception of information (for example, commands) from the main control board 1000 and the card unit C. Card unit side reception control means 2112. The main reception control means 2111 is transmitted from the main control board 1000 and the main reception data management means 2111a for managing the information including temporary storage and erasure of information received from the main control board 1000. Temporarily stores the received data temporarily stored in the main-side received data temporary storage unit 2111b until the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the second command is received). A payout command correspondence information temporary storage unit 2111c for temporarily storing the first command until the first command is received.

  Further, the card unit side reception control means 2112 is transmitted from the card unit C side with the card unit side reception data management means 2112a which manages the management processing of the information including temporary storage and deletion of the information received from the card unit C. Card unit side received information temporary storage means 2112b, in which the received information is temporarily stored for the first time.

  Next, the error control means 2200 has error flag management means 2220 for monitoring errors related to transmission / reception on the payout control board 2000 and managing error states related to transmission / reception. Here, the error flag management unit 2220 further includes an error flag temporary storage unit 2221 for temporarily storing an on / off state of an error flag related to transmission.

  Next, the payout control means 2300 includes payout information temporary storage means 2310 for temporarily storing a prize ball payout command from the main control board 1000, information relating to a ball rental request from the card unit C, and the game ball payout control. Payout processing related information temporary storage means 2320 for temporarily storing such information, payout abnormality determination means 2340 for determining whether or not an abnormal payout smaller than the planned payout number has occurred, and waiting between split payouts Wait time control means 2350 for setting the time. In this best mode, a case where the number of payouts is less than the planned payout is defined as “abnormal payout”, but the present invention is not limited to this. Also good.

  Here, the payout information temporary storage means 2310 is a buffer A for temporarily storing the upper plate full tank information, and a buffer B for temporarily storing the number of prize balls based on the prize ball payout command from the main control board 1000 side. And a buffer C for temporarily storing the number of payouts based on the renting request from the card unit C.

  The payout processing related information temporary means 2320 includes a payout state flag temporary storage means 2321 for temporarily storing a state related to payout (for example, whether payout is being performed or whether a payout abnormality has occurred); A payout counter 2322 in which the number of game balls to be paid out is set at the time of payout processing, and an abnormality for counting the number of abnormal payouts less than the planned payout number in divided payouts (units obtained by dividing one payout into a plurality of times) A payout counter 2323, an abnormal payout counter 2324 for counting the number of abnormal payouts in one payout, and a ball pass wait for measuring a ball passage waiting time (payout motor stop time) between divided payouts And a time counter 2325.

"processing"
Next, the ball payout control process executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 16 are flowcharts showing processing on the main control board 1000 side. 17 to 23 are flowcharts showing processing on the payout control board 2000 side. Hereinafter, it will be described in order.

(Processing on the main control board side)
First, the communication process with the payout control board 2000 executed on the main control board 1000 side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of scheduled interrupt processing related to communication control, which is executed on the main control board 1000 side. First, in step 1100, the main control board 1000 executes an error monitoring process for bidirectional communication (serial communication) between the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 2000. Next, in step 1200, the main control board 1000 executes a serial communication data reception monitoring process for monitoring whether information is received from the payout control board 2000. Next, in step 1300, the main control board 1000 executes a payout command request process for setting the payout related commands (first command and second command) to be sent to the payout control board 2000 in the transmission command temporary storage means 1113. . In step 1400, the main control unit 1000 executes a payout command transmission process for transmitting the payout command set in the transmission command temporary storage unit 1113 to the payout control board 2000, and returns to step 1100. Hereinafter, the processing of each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the serial communication error monitoring process in step 1100 which is the subroutine of FIG. First, in step 1102, the error control unit 1400 refers to the error flag temporary storage unit (status register) 1421 and determines whether an overrun error (AORE), a framing error (AFE), and a parity error (APE) have occurred. Specifically, it is monitored whether or not these flags are on. Here, the overrun error is a case where the next data is received before the already received data is read by the user program. Specifically, the overrun error is temporarily stored in the payout control side received data temporary storage unit 1122b. An error that occurs when the payout control side reception control means 1121 receives the next data before the information from the payout control board 2000 is read and moved to the payout command correspondence information temporary storage means 1122c side. is there. The framing error is an error that occurs when 0 is detected in the stop bit of the received payout command corresponding data. The parity error is an error that occurs when the parity of the received data does not match the parity bit of the data. When an error occurs, the error flag management unit 1420 executes a process of setting 1 to the corresponding error bit in the error flag temporary storage unit (status register) 1421. In step 1104, the error control unit 1400 refers to the error flag temporary storage unit 1421 and determines whether any error is detected. In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the error flag management unit 1420 turns off the error flag that is turned on in the error flag temporary storage unit 1421 (clears it to 0), and cancels the serial communication error. Further, in step 1108, the error control means 1400 clears the data received by serial communication (data temporarily stored in the payout control side received data temporary storage means 1122b) and performs the next processing (serial communication of step 1200). Move to data reception monitoring process. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1104, the processing shifts to the next processing (serial communication data reception monitoring processing in step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the serial communication data reception monitoring process in step 1200 which is the subroutine of FIG. First, in step 1202, the payout control side received data management means 1122a refers to the payout control side received data temporary storage means 1122b (data reception monitoring process). In step 1204, the payout control side received data management means 1122a determines whether or not the payout command corresponding data has been received from the payout control board 2000 side. In the case of Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the payout control side received data management means 1122a uses the payout command corresponding data temporarily stored in the payout control side received data temporary storage means 1122b as the payout command information related temporary storage means. 1122c, and the process proceeds to the next process (payout command request process in step 1300). Even in the case of No in step 1204, the process proceeds to the next process (payout command request process in step 1300).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the payout command request process in step 1300 which is a subroutine of FIG. First, in step 1302, the transmission command setting unit 1111 refers to the main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage unit 1210 (inspection of an untransmitted command). In step 1304, the transmission command setting unit 1111 determines whether the processing state temporarily stored in the main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage unit 1210 is ST = 0, that is, all previous transmission commands are transmitted. Therefore, it is determined whether or not an unsent command does not exist. In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the transmission command setting unit 1111 sets the identification code (100) in the upper 3 bits of the transmission data in the first command temporary storage area 1113a in the transmission command temporary storage unit 1113. . This “100” is a fixed value and means that this command is the first command. Next, in step 1308, the transmission command setting means 1111 refers to the game side information temporary storage means 1121a and considers whether or not a full signal from the full tray switch 15 has been received. Set the full state of. Incidentally, “1” means full, and “0” means not full. Next, in step 1310, the transmission command setting unit 1111 refers to the payout control side payout state temporary storage unit 1220 (inspects a prize ball state of the payout control). In step 1312, the transmission command setting unit 1111 determines whether or not the payout control board 2000 is paying out a prize ball. In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314, the transmission command setting unit 1111 refers to the game side information temporary storage unit 1121 a and sets the number of prize balls corresponding to the next prize ball payout to bits 0 to 3. As for the number of winning balls, the number of winning balls for each winning opening is inspected, and the number of winning balls for the winning ball to be paid this time is subtracted, and then the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening is set. To do. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1312, that is, when the payout control device is in the winning ball, the number of winning balls is not set to bits 0 to 3 (therefore, all bits remain 0). The process proceeds to step 1316. Steps 1306 to 1314 described above are the setting process for the first command. In the next step 1316, the transmission command setting unit 1111 sets a fixed value (55H) in the second command temporary storage area 1113 of the transmission command temporary storage unit 1113 as the transmission data of the second command. The process proceeds to (payout command transmission process in step 1400). Even in the case of No in step 1304, the process proceeds to the next process (payout command transmission process in step 1400).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the payout command transmission process in step 1400 which is a subroutine of FIG. First, in step 1402, the main control board 1000 refers to the main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage unit 1210 (inspects the command transmission state). When the ST in the main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage unit 1210 is “0”, the main control board 1000 proceeds to step 1400-1 to execute the first command transmission process, and the main control side transmission / reception is performed. When the ST in the state temporary storage unit 1210 is “1”, the process proceeds to step 1400-2 to execute the first information reception confirmation process, and the ST in the main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage unit 1210 is “2”. ”, The process proceeds to step 1400-3 to execute the second command transmission process. If the ST in the main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage means 1210 is“ 3 ”, the process proceeds to step 1400-4. The second information reception confirmation process is executed, and the process proceeds to the next process (serial communication error monitoring process in step 1100).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the first command transmission process (second command transmission process) in step 1400-1, which is the subroutine of FIG. Note that the processing in step 1400-3 is basically the same as the processing in step 1400-1 (the parentheses indicate the processing in step 1400-3). First, in step 1402-1 (step 1402-3), the transmission control unit 1110 refers to the main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage unit 1210 and checks the transmission state of serial communication. Next, in step 1404-1 (step 1404-3), the transmission control unit 1110 determines whether or not the transmission state of serial communication can be transmitted. In the case of Yes in step 1404-1 (step 1404-3), in step 1406-1 (step 1406-3), the error flag management unit 1420 turns off the communication error flag in the error flag temporary storage unit 1421 and performs communication. Execute the process to cancel the error. Here, the “communication error flag” is a flag that is turned on when the transmission of the first command (or the second command) from the main control board 1000 side to the payout control board 2000 side is reserved. . In step 1408-1 (step 1408-3), the transmission control unit 1110 transmits the first command transmission data (transmission command) temporarily stored in the first command temporary storage area 1113a of the transmission command temporary storage unit 1113. The second command transmission data temporarily stored in the second command temporary storage area 1113b of the temporary storage unit 1113 is transmitted. Next, in step 1410-1 (step 1410-3), the communication time management unit 1310 sets the reception waiting timeout time in the timer 1311. In step 1412-1 (step 1412-3), the main control board 1000 sets the ST in the main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage unit 1210 to “1” (“3”), and performs the next processing (step 1100 serial communication error monitoring processing). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1404-1 (step 1404-3), in step 1414-1 (step 1414-3), the error flag management unit 1420 turns on the communication error flag in the error flag temporary storage unit 1421. After executing the process of setting a communication error, the process proceeds to the next process (serial communication error monitoring process in step 1100).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the first information reception confirmation process in step 1400-2 which is the subroutine of FIG. First, in step 1402-2, it is determined whether or not the payout command correspondence information temporary storage unit 1122c is not 0, that is, whether or not any information is received from the payout control board 2000 side. In the case of Yes in step 1402-2, in step 1404-2, the normal transmission determination means 1300 sends out the first command transmission data temporarily stored in the first command storage area 1113a of the transmission command temporary storage means 1113 and the payout. The contents of the payout command correspondence information transmitted from the payout control board 2000 side temporarily stored in the command correspondence information temporary storage unit 1122c are compared. In step 1406-2, the normal transmission determination unit 1300 determines whether the comparison result in step 1402-2 matches. In the case of Yes in step 1406-2, in step 1408-2, the error flag management unit 1420 executes processing for turning off the communication error flag in the error flag temporary storage unit 1420 and canceling the communication error. In step 1410-2, the main control board 1000 sets ST in the main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage means 1210 to “2”, and proceeds to the next processing (serial communication error monitoring processing in step 1100). To do.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1402-2, that is, if no information is received from the payout control board 2000 side, the communication time management means 1310 waits for reception in the timer 1311 in step 1412-2. Subtract the timeout time. In step 1414-2, the error flag management unit 1420 refers to the timer 1311 and determines whether or not a timeout has occurred. In the case of Yes in step 1414-2, in step 1416-2, the error flag management unit 1420 turns on the communication error flag in the error flag temporary storage unit 1421 and executes processing for setting a communication error. Next, in step 1418-2, the main control board 1000 sets the ST in the main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage means 1210 to "0", and proceeds to the next process (serial communication error monitoring process in step 1100). Transition. With this process, if the information is not received for a predetermined time from the payout control board 2000 after the first command is transmitted, the first command is transmitted again.

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the second command reception confirmation process in step 1400-4 which is the subroutine of FIG. First, in step 1402-4, the normal transmission determination unit 1300 determines whether or not the payout command correspondence information temporary storage unit 1122c is not 0, that is, whether or not any information is received from the payout control board 2000 side. . In the case of Yes in step 1402-4, in step 1404-4, the normal transmission determination unit 1300 transmits the second command transmission data (higher order) temporarily stored in the second command temporary storage area 1113b of the transmission command temporary storage unit 1113. 6 bits) and information (upper 6 bits) transmitted from the payout control board 2000 side temporarily stored in the payout command related information temporary storage unit 1122c. In step 1406-2, the normal transmission determination unit 1300 determines whether the comparison result in step 1402-2 matches. In the case of Yes in step 1406-4, in step 1408-4, the error flag management unit 1420 turns off the communication error flag in the error flag temporary storage unit 1421 and executes processing for canceling the communication error. In step 1410-4, the payout control side received data management means 1122a refers to the information (lower 2 bits) transmitted from the payout control board 2000 side temporarily stored in the payout command related information temporary storage means 1122c. Whether or not a prize ball is being paid out (ascertained from bit 0) and whether or not the payout device is abnormal (ascertained from bit 1) are temporarily stored in the payout control side payout state temporary storage means 1220. In step 1412-4, the main control board 1000 sets the ST in the main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage unit 1210 to “0” and proceeds to the next processing (serial communication error monitoring processing in step 1100). To do.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1402-4, that is, if no information is received from the payout control board 2000, the communication time management means 1310 waits for reception in the timer 1311 in step 1414-4. Subtract the timeout time. In step 1416-4, the error flag management unit 1420 refers to the timer 1311 and determines whether or not a timeout has occurred. In the case of Yes in step 1416-4, in step 1418-4, the error flag management unit 1420 turns on the communication error flag in the error flag temporary storage unit 1421 and executes processing for setting a communication error. Next, in step 1420-4, the main control board 1000 sets the ST in the main control side transmission / reception state temporary storage means 1210 to “2” and proceeds to the next process (serial communication error monitoring process in step 1100). Transition. By this process, if the information is not received for a predetermined time from the payout control base 2000 after the second command is transmitted, the second command is transmitted again.

(Processing on the payout control board side)
Next, control processing executed on the payout control board 2000 side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of processing related to communication processing with the main control board 1000 and communication processing with the lending device such as a gaming machine (card unit) executed on the payout control board 2000 side. First, in step 2100, the payout control board 2000 executes communication processing with the main control device 1000 side. Next, in step 2200, the payout control board 2000 executes communication processing with the card unit C. In step 2300, the payout control board 2000 drives the payout unit to execute payout control of the game ball, and returns to step 2100. Hereinafter, the processing of each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a communication process with the main control apparatus 1000 side in step 2100 which is a subroutine of FIG. First, in step 2100-1, the payout control board 2000 executes an error monitoring process for bidirectional communication (serial communication) between the main control board 1000 and the payout control board 2000. Next, in step 2100-2, the payout control board 2000 executes serial communication data reception monitoring processing for monitoring whether information is received from the main control board 1000. Next, in step 2100-3, the payout control board 2000 executes payout command correspondence information transmission processing for sending information corresponding to the payout command received from the main control board 1000 side to the main control board 1000 side. Return to -1. Hereinafter, the processing of each subroutine will be described in detail.

  First, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the serial communication error monitoring process in step 2100-1, which is the subroutine of FIG. First, in step 2102-1, the error control unit 2200 refers to the error flag temporary storage unit (status register) 2221, and an overrun error (AORE), a framing error (AFE), and a parity error (APE) occur. It is monitored whether or not, specifically, whether or not these flags are on. In step 2104-1, the error control unit 2200 determines whether any error has been detected. When an error occurs, the error flag management unit 2220 executes a process of setting 1 to the corresponding error bit in the error flag temporary storage unit 2221. If YES in step 2104-1, in step 2106-1, the error flag management unit 2220 turns off the error flag that is on in the error flag temporary storage unit 2221 (clears it to 0), and serial communication. Cancel the error. Further, in step 2108-1, the error control means 2200 clears the data received by serial communication (data temporarily stored in the main-side received information temporary storage means 2111b) and performs the next processing (in step 2100-2). Shift to serial communication data reception monitoring process. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2104-1, the processing shifts to the next processing (serial data reception monitoring processing in step 2100-2).

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the serial communication data reception monitoring process in step 2100-2 which is the subroutine of FIG. First, in step 2102-2, the main-side received data management unit 2111a refers to the main-side received information temporary storage unit 2111b (data reception monitoring process). In step 2104-2, the main-side received data management unit 2111a determines whether or not a payout command has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 2104-2, in step 2106-2, the main side received data management means 2111a uses the payout command temporary storage means to store the payout command correspondence data temporarily stored in the main side received information temporary storage means 2111b. 2111c, and proceeds to the next process (payout related information transmission process of step 2100-3). In addition, also when it is No at step 2104-2, it transfers to the following process (payout relevant information transmission process of step 2100-3).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the payout related information transmission / reception process in step 2100-3 which is the subroutine of FIG. First, in step 2102-3, the payout control board 2000 determines whether or not the payout command temporary storage unit 2111c is not 0, that is, whether or not some information is received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in Step 2102-3, in Step 2104-3, the main-side reception control unit 2111 determines whether or not the upper 3 bits temporarily stored in the payout command temporary storage unit 2111c is “100”, that is, It is determined whether or not the command received from the main control board 1000 this time is one command. In the case of Yes in step 2104-3, in step 2106-3, the transmission control unit 2120 transmits the information temporarily stored in the payout command temporary storage unit 2111c to the main control board 1000 side. In step 2108-3, the main-side received data management unit 2111 a stores the pan full state in the buffer A based on the presence / absence of receiving the pan full signal. Next, in step 2110-3, the main-side received data management unit 2111a stores the prize ball number information in the buffer B based on the information (particularly bits 3 to 0) temporarily stored in the payout command temporary storage unit 2111c. Then, the process proceeds to the next process (communication process with the card unit in step 2200).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2104-3, in step 2112-3, the main reception control means 2111 indicates that the command temporarily stored in the payout command temporary storage means 2111c is a predetermined value (“01010101 (55H)”). That is, it is determined whether or not the command received from the main control board 1000 side is two commands at this time.If Yes in step 2112-3, in step 2114-3, the transmission control means 2120 Prior to the transmission of the confirmation information to the control board 1000 side, it is confirmed whether or not there is an abnormality in the payout device and whether or not a prize ball is being paid in. Then, in step 2116-3, the transmission control means 2120 As confirmation information to the main control board 1000 side, bits 7 to 2 are fixed values (“010101”), and bit 1 is a dispensing device abnormality. Information indicating that the winning ball is being paid out is transmitted in bit 0. In step 2118-3, the payout control board 2000 pays out the contents of the buffer A and the buffer B as the tray full information and the number of winning balls. The information is temporarily stored in the related information temporary storage unit 2320. When the information is set in the payout process related information temporary storage unit 2320, a payout process based on the set contents is performed in the payout control process described later. In step 2120-3, the payout control board 2000 clears the buffer A and the buffer B, and proceeds to the next process (payout control process in step 2400).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the communication process with the card unit C in step 2200 which is the subroutine of FIG. First, in step 2202, the payout control board 2000 refers to the payout processing related information temporary storage unit 2320 and determines whether or not the payout flag is off. Next, in step 2204, whether the payout control board 2000 has received ON of BRDY (card unit READY signal) and BRQ (table terminal lending request completion confirmation signal) with reference to the card unit side received information temporary storage unit 211 b. Determine whether or not. Here, BRDY is a signal indicating whether or not the card unit C is in a state in which it can make a lending request to the pachinko gaming machine, and is output from the card unit C to the pachinko gaming machine. This BRDY is normally at the H level. When the lending switch is operated, the BRDY shifts to the L level, and the L level state is maintained until the lending process is completed. BRQ is a signal for instructing the pachinko gaming machine from the card unit C to increase the number of game balls. This BRQ signal is normally at the H level, but the inversion to the L level is repeated a predetermined number of times in accordance with the operation of the lending switch. In this example, the inversion of the BRQ to the L level is a lending instruction for 100 yen, and a predetermined number (for example, 25 shots) of game balls is added to the pachinko gaming machine for each pulse signal. Next, in step 2206, the payout control board 2000 accesses the payout processing related information temporary storage means 2320 and turns on EXS. Here, EXS is a signal for informing the card unit C from the pachinko gaming machine that the BRQ signal has been received. This EXS is normally at the H level, shifts to the L level after a predetermined time from when the BRQ signal becomes the L level, and further returns to the H level in response to the shift of the BRQ signal to the H level. Next, in step 2208, the payout control board 2000 refers to the card unit side received information temporary storage means 2112b, and determines whether or not BRQ (table terminal lending request completion confirmation signal) is received within a predetermined time. To do. In the case of Yes in step 2208, in step 2210, the payout control board 2000 cancels the error if an error has occurred. Next, in step 2212, the payout control board 2000 sets a predetermined number (for example, 25 shots) in the buffer C. In step 2214, the payout control board 2000 determines whether or not a predetermined number of payouts have been completed, that is, whether or not the payout counter is zero. In the case of Yes in step 2214, in step 2216, the payout control board 2000 accesses the payout process related information temporary storage unit 2320, turns off EXS, and proceeds to the next process (payout control process in step 2300).

  If No in step 2202, that is, if the paying-out flag is on, the process proceeds to step 2214. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2208, that is, when the BRQ signal is not received within the predetermined time, in step 2218, the payout control board 2000 sets an error and proceeds to step 2216. Further, in the case of No in step 2204 and step 2214, the process proceeds to the next process (payout control process in step 2300).

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a communication process with the card unit in step 2300 which is a subroutine of FIG. First, in step 2302, the payout control means 2300 refers to the payout process related information temporary storage means 2320, and determines whether or not the divisional execution flag is off. Here, the “divided number of execution flag” is a flag that is turned on when a predetermined number of payouts are divided into a plurality of times and executed, but a certain number of divided times are still being executed. In the case of Yes in step 2302, in step 2304, the payout control means 2300 refers to the payout process related information temporary storage means 2320, and determines whether or not the division continuation flag is off. Here, the “division times continuation flag” is a flag that is turned on when there are division times even after a certain division time has ended. In the case of Yes in step 2304, in step 2306, the payout control means 2300 determines whether or not the payout ball data exists in the buffer C (whether it is not 0), that is, whether or not there is a loan request from the card unit C. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2306, the payout control means 2300 sets the payout ball number temporarily stored in the buffer C in the payout counter 2322 in step 2308. In step 2310, the payout control unit 2300 clears the buffer C. In the best mode, the payout counter 2322 is decremented by 1 each time a game ball is detected by the count sensor 14 at the time of payout described below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2306, in step 2314, the payout control means 2300 determines whether or not the payout ball data exists in the buffer B (whether it is not 0), that is, based on the winning in the winning opening. It is determined whether or not there is a payout request. If Yes in step 2314, the payout control means 2300 sets the payout ball number temporarily stored in the buffer B in the payout counter 2322 in step 2316. In step 2318, the payout control unit 2300 clears the buffer B. This completes the processing for setting the number of game balls to be paid out. In step 2312, the waiting time control unit 2350 clears the abnormal abnormal payout counter 2324.

Next, a payout process for the set number of game balls is executed. Specifically, first, in step 2320, the payout control means 2300 refers to the buffer A and determines whether or not the tray is full. In the case of Yes in step 2320, in step 2322, the waiting time control means 2350 sets the ball passing waiting time (T _w ) in the ball passing waiting time counter 2325 based on the counter value in the abnormal payout number counter. In step 2323, the payout control unit 2300 starts the timer 2330. Next, in step 2324, the payout control means 2300 drives the payout motor 13 by a predetermined number of balls to stop it. Here, the “predetermined number of balls” is N spheres (for example, three balls) when the payout remaining ball number N _rem is N or more, and the payout remaining ball number is N _rem less than N spheres. N _rem (for example, one or two balls). In step 2326, the payout control unit 2300 refers to the timer 2330 and determines whether or not the set ball passage waiting time (T _w ) has been reached after the payout motor 13 is stopped. In the case of Yes in step 2326, in step 2328, the payout control means 2300 determines whether or not a predetermined number of balls have passed through the count sensor 14 from the start of driving until now. In the case of Yes in step 2328, the payout control means 2300 determines that the payout has been normally made for the current driving for the predetermined number of balls, and proceeds to the next processing (step 2336). In this way, when the passage of a predetermined number of balls is confirmed, the next payout can be made without waiting for the ball passing waiting time (T _w ) even if the set ball passing waiting time (T _w ) has not been reached. The process (or the payout process relating to the next division) is executed. In the case of No in step 2328, that is, in a state where the set ball passage waiting time ( _Tw ) has not been reached and the passage confirmation of the predetermined number of balls has not yet been confirmed, the payout control means in step 2330. In step 2330, the divided execution flag in the payout process related information temporary storage unit 2320 is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (communication process with the main control device in step 2100).

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2326, that is, when the ball passing waiting time (T _w ) is reached in a situation where the passage confirmation of the predetermined number of balls is not made, in step 2332, the payout abnormality determination means 2340 1 is added to the payout counter 2323. Next, in step 2334, the payout abnormality determination means 2340 adds 1 to the abnormal turnout counter 2324, and proceeds to the next process (step 2336). With the above, the payout process relating to the current divided time is completed.

  In step 2336, the payout control means 2300 refers to the payout counter 2322, and whether or not the counter value (remaining ball value) of the payout counter 2322 is 0, that is, whether or not all the planned ball numbers have been discharged. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 2336, in step 2338, the waiting time control means 2350 refers to the abnormal number of payout times counter 2324 and determines whether or not the counter value is 0, that is, pays all the balls that are scheduled this time. It is determined whether or not a payout abnormality has occurred at the time of dispensing. In the case of Yes in step 2338, in step 2340, the waiting time control means 2350 clears the abnormal payout counter 2323 and proceeds to the next process (communication process with the main control device in step 2100).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2336, in step 2342, the payout control means 2300 turns on the division continuation flag in the payout process related information temporary storage means 2320 and performs the next process (the main control board in step 2100). To communication processing). If No in step 2304, that is, if the division continuation flag is on, in step 2344, the payout control means 2300 turns off the division continuation flag in the payout processing related information temporary storage means 2320. The process proceeds to the next process (step 2320).

  In the case of No in step 2320, that is, when the tray is full, in step 2346, the dispensing control means 2300 drives the dispensing motor 13 for one ball and waits for a predetermined time until the tray is not full. Stop (60 seconds) and go to Step 2336.

<Action>
Next, the operation according to the best mode of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the first operation (payout command transmission by serial communication) according to the best mode of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 25, and then with reference to FIGS. 26 to 27. The second action according to the best mode of the present invention (extension of the ball passage waiting time due to payout abnormality) will be described.

(Transmission command transmission via serial communication)
<When normal>
First, the uppermost part of FIG. 24 is an operation diagram when transmission / reception is normally performed. First, the main control board 1000 transmits a payout command of the first command (identification information indicating that it is the first command, tray full information, prize ball number information) to the payout control board 2000 side as shown in FIG. To do. On the payout control board 2000 side, the first command transmitted from the main control means 1000 is normally received and stored in the payout command temporary storage means 2111c. Then, the payout control board 2000 transmits the same information as the received command (identification information indicating that it is the first command, tray full information, prize ball number information) to the main control board 1000 side. On the main control board 1000 side, the information (one command correspondence information) transmitted from the payout control means 2000 is normally received and stored in the payout command correspondence information temporary storage means 1122c. Here, on the main control board 1000 side, the transmission data of the first command temporarily stored in the first command storage area 1113a of the transmission command temporary storage means 1113 and the one-command correspondence information received from the current payout control board 2000 side, As a result of the determination whether or not they are the same, the current reception is determined to be normal reception. In response to this, the main control means 1000 transmits a payout command (fixed value: 55H) of the second command having the contents shown in FIG. 7 to the payout control board 2000 side. On the payout control board 2000 side, the second command transmitted from the main control unit 1000 is normally received. In response to this, the payout control unit 2000 executes award ball payout based on the content of the first command received from the main control board 1000 side. Furthermore, the payout control board 2000 transmits the information shown in FIG. 7 (identification information indicating that it is transmission / reception completion information, information relating to payout abnormality, and information relating to prize ball paying out). On the main control board 1000 side, the information (two information) transmitted from the payout control means 2000 is normally received, and the current transmission / reception is completed.

<If abnormal, 1: 1 command receiving side error>
Next, a case where the first command received by the payout control unit 2000 is different from the first command transmitted by the main control unit 1000 will be described with reference to the second column of FIG. First, the main control board 1000 side gives the payout command of the first command (identification information indicating that it is the first command, tray full information, prize ball number information) to the payout control board 2000 side as shown in FIG. Send. However, on the payout control board 2000 side, information different from the first command transmitted from the main control means 1000 is received (for example, information having different prize ball number information) and stored in the payout command temporary storage means 2111c. Then, the payout control board 2000 transmits the same information as the received command (for example, information with different prize ball number information) to the main control board 1000 side. On the main control board 1000 side, the information (one command correspondence information) transmitted from the payout control means 2000 is normally received and stored in the payout command correspondence information temporary storage means 1122c. However, on the main control board 1000 side, the transmission data of the first command temporarily stored in the first command storage area 1113a of the transmission command temporary storage means 1113 is compared with the information received from the current payout control board 2000 side, As a result of determining whether or not they are the same, it is determined that the current reception is an erroneous reception. Accordingly, in response to this, the main control board 1000 transmits the first command having the same content again to the payout control board 2000 side. On the payout control board 2000 side, the first command transmitted from the main control means 1000 is normally received and stored in the payout command temporary storage means 2111c in the form of overwriting the first command received last time. Thereafter, it is the same as the normal case.

<In case of abnormality 2: Abnormality on receiving side of 1st command>
Next, a case where the payout control unit 2000 cannot normally receive the first command will be described with reference to the third column in FIG. First, the main control board 1000 side gives the payout command of the first command (identification information indicating that it is the first command, tray full information, prize ball number information) to the payout control board 2000 side as shown in FIG. Send. However, on the payout control board 2000 side, information different from the first command transmitted from the main control means 1000 is received (for example, reception error) and discarded without being stored in the payout command temporary storage means 2111c. On the other hand, the main control board 1000 waits for information corresponding to the command (1-command correspondence information) to be transmitted from the payout control board 2000 after transmitting the first command, but for a predetermined time (T _max )), it is determined that the payout control board 2000 has received an error. In response, the main control board 1000 transmits the first command having the same content again to the payout control board 2000 side. Thereafter, it is the same as the normal case.

<In case of abnormality 3: Abnormal reception of 1st command>
Next, a case where the first information transmitted by the payout control unit 2000 is different from the first command transmitted by the main control unit 1000 will be described with reference to the fourth column of FIG. Basically, it is the same as “1 when abnormal”, but the difference is that the payout control board 2000 has normally received the first command, but the information corresponding to the command (1-command correspondence information) is the main. This is a case where the main control board 1000 receives erroneous information (for example, information with a different number of prize balls) different from the information corresponding to the normal first command when transmitted to the control board 1000 side. Other than that, it is the same as “Abnormal Case 1”.

<In case of abnormality 4: 1 Information receiving side abnormality>
Next, the case where the first information transmitted by the payout control unit 2000 is different from the first command transmitted by the main control unit 1000 will be described with reference to the fifth column of FIG. Basically, it is the same as “Abnormal Case 3”, except that the payout control board 2000 itself normally received the first command, but the information corresponding to the command (1 command correspondence information) is the main. This is a case where the main control board 1000 receives an abnormality (for example, a reception error) when transmitting to the control board 1000 side. Otherwise, it is the same as “Abnormal Case 3”.

<In case of abnormality 5: Abnormality on the second command receiving side>
Next, with reference to the first column in FIG. 25, a case where the payout control unit 2000 cannot normally receive the second command will be described. The process up to the transmission of the second command from the main control board 1000 is the same as the “normal case”, and will be described below. First, the main control board 1000 transmits a payout command (fixed value: 55H) of the second command having the contents shown in FIG. 7 to the payout control board 2000. However, on the payout control board 2000 side, information different from the second command transmitted from the main control means 1000 is received (incorrect fixed value information), and the information is stored in the payout command temporary storage means 2111c. Then, the payout control board 2000 transmits the same information as the received command to the main control board 1000 side. On the main control board 1000 side, the information (2 information) transmitted from the payout control means 2000 is normally received and stored in the payout command correspondence information temporary storage means 1122c. However, on the main control board 1000 side, the transmission data of the second command temporarily stored in the second command storage area 1113b of the transmission command temporary storage means 1113 is compared with the information received from the current payout control board 2000 side, As a result of determining whether or not they are the same, it is determined that the current reception is an erroneous reception. Accordingly, in response to this, the main control board 1000 transmits the second command again to the payout control board 2000 side. On the payout control board 2000 side, the second command transmitted from the main control unit 1000 is normally received. In response to this, the payout control unit 2000 executes award ball payout based on the content of the first command received from the main control board 1000 side. Then, the payout control board 2000 transmits the second command received this time to the main control board 1000 again. As a result, on the main control board 1000 side, the information (2 information) transmitted from the payout control means 2000 is normally received, and the current transmission / reception is completed.

<In case of abnormality 6: Abnormality on receiving side of second command>
Next, a case where the payout control unit 2000 cannot normally receive the second command will be described with reference to the second column of FIG. The process up to the transmission of the second command from the main control board 1000 is the same as the “normal case”, and will be described below. First, the main control board 1000 transmits a payout command (fixed value: 55H) of the second command having the contents shown in FIG. 7 to the payout control board 2000. However, on the payout control board 2000 side, information different from the second command transmitted from the main control means 1000 is received (for example, reception error) and discarded without being stored in the payout command temporary storage means 2111c. On the other hand, the main control board 1000 waits for information corresponding to the command (2-command correspondence information) to be sent from the payout control board 2000 side after sending the second command, but for a predetermined time (T _max )), it is determined that the payout control board 2000 has received an error. In response to this, the main side control board 1000 transmits the second command having the same content again to the payout control board 2000 side. Thereafter, it is the same as “5 if abnormal”.

<In case of abnormality 7: Abnormality on receiving side of second information>
Next, a case where the second information transmitted by the payout control unit 2000 is different from the second command transmitted by the main control unit 1000 will be described with reference to the third column in FIG. Basically, it is the same as “5 if abnormal”, but there are two differences. The first point is that the payout is executed when the payout control board 2000 normally receives the second command. Second, the payout control board 2000 itself received the second command normally, but when the information corresponding to the command (two information) is transmitted to the main control board 1000 side, the main control board 1000 receives an abnormal reception (for example, Incorrect fixed value information). Other than that, it is the same as “5 when abnormal”.

<An abnormal case 8: Abnormality on the second information receiving side>
Next, a case where the second information transmitted by the payout control unit 2000 is different from the second command transmitted by the main control unit 1000 will be described with reference to the fourth column of FIG. Basically, this is the same as “7 if abnormal”, but the difference is that the payout control board 2000 itself normally received the second command, but the information (2 information) corresponding to the command is sent to the main control board. This is a case where the main control board 1000 receives an abnormal reception (for example, reception error) when transmitting to the 1000 side. Other than that, it is the same as “Abnormal Case 7”.

(Extension of waiting time for ball passing due to abnormal withdrawal)
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the state of extension of the ball passage waiting time due to the payout abnormality will be described. Here, in this example, a description will be given by taking as an example a process in which a payout control command for 25 balls is received from the card unit C and the payout control board 2000 pays out 25 balls at a time. First, in this example, the 25-ball payout is divided into a plurality of times, and a maximum of 3 balls are paid out in each division unit (split payout). A predetermined ball passage waiting time is set between the division units. Here, when there is a payout abnormality in a certain division unit, the subsequent ball passage waiting time becomes longer, and the ball passage waiting time becomes longer stepwise according to the number of past payout abnormalities recorded in the counter value. It is comprised so that it may become. Hereinafter, each case will be described in detail.

<In case of normal payment>
First, the first stage in FIG. 26 is an example of payout when there is no abnormality in the payout operation of 25 balls. In this way, a total of nine divided payouts of eight times of three-ball driving and one time of one-ball driving are executed. In any of the divided payouts, the ball during the payout operation and after the payout operation is executed. During the passage waiting time (T _o ), all the numbers of balls scheduled for the installment can be normally counted. For this reason, the shortest ball passage waiting time (T _o ) is maintained for any ball passage waiting time between any divided payouts.

<In the case of withdrawal abnormality>
Next, the second stage of FIG. 26 is an example showing how the ball passage waiting time changes when there is an abnormal payout during a certain payout. When time series describing the figure, first, for the first split payout, in the drive time and the ball passing time after the drive time (T _o), only pay Spherical less than 3 balls which was scheduled It has not been issued. In response to this, a long T ₁ is is set than T _o Internally as the next sphere passing latency. Next, for the second divided payout, the three balls that have been scheduled are paid out within the driving time and the ball passing time (T ₁ ) after the driving time. Therefore, as the next sphere passing latency same T ₁ is is set as the previous. Next, for the third divided payout, only one ball, which is less than the planned three balls, is paid out within the payout motor driving time and the ball passing time (T ₁ ) after the driving time. In response to this, internally, T ₂ longer than T ₁ is set as the next ball passage waiting time. Next, with respect to the fourth divided payout, only two balls, which are fewer than the planned three balls, are paid out within the driving time and the ball passing time (T ₂ ) after the driving time. In response to this, the internal long T ₃ is set than T ₂ as the next sphere passing latency. In this example, since T ₂ is the longest ball passage waiting time, even in the fifth divided payout, the planned time 3 within the driving time and the ball passage waiting time (T ₂ ) after the driving time 3 Although only paid out by spherical less than a sphere, so that the T ₃ continues to be set in the subsequent ball passing time.

<In the case of an abnormal payment (when there is a normal payment at the time of partial payment)>
Next, the first stage of FIG. 27 shows a ball after a certain divided payout when a normal payout is made at the time of a certain payout in a situation where the ball passing time is extended due to an abnormal payout being executed. It is an example which showed the mode of passage waiting time. Here, “payout motor (planned)” is a ball passage waiting time set internally, and “payout motor (actual)” is an actual ball passage waiting time. What should be noticed is the fifth and subsequent installments. First, the ball passage waiting time before the fifth divided payout is executed is “T ₂ ” which is an extended time. In the fifth divided payout, two balls are paid out within the payout motor driving time of the divided payout, and the remaining one ball is shorter than “T ₃ ” which is a scheduled ball passage waiting time. And “T _x ” longer than the shortest “T ₀ ” is paid out. In response to this, although the ball passage waiting time still remains “T ₃ -T _x ”, the sixth divided payout is immediately executed. In the sixth divided payout, two balls are paid out within the payout motor driving time of the divided payout, and the remaining one ball is shorter than “T ₃ ” which is a scheduled ball passage waiting time. And, it is paid out in a time shorter than the shortest “T ₀ ”. In this case, the seventh divided payout is executed after waiting for the shortest “T ₀ ”. In this way, when the number of game balls planned before reaching the scheduled ball passage waiting time is paid out, the next ball waiting time does not wait until the next ball passing waiting time is reached. Perform payout.

<In the case of abnormal payment (when all previous payments were normal)>
Next, the second stage of FIG. 27 is an example showing a state in which the ball passage time returns to the normal state under the situation where the ball passage time is extended because of the abnormal payout. Here, “payout motor (planned)” is a ball passage waiting time set internally, and “payout motor (actual)” is an actual ball passage waiting time. As can be seen from this figure, the ball passing waiting time scheduled for the “previous payout” is “T ₂ ”, but both are scheduled payouts within the time (and the normal ball passing waiting time “T ₀ ”). (Although not shown, scheduled payout is executed for all installment payouts constituting “previous payout”). In response to this, in the “current payout”, as shown in “payout motor (scheduled)”, the scheduled ball passage waiting time returns from “T ₂ ” to “T ₀ ”.

  According to this best mode, the payout control board that has received the payout command is configured to send information corresponding to the payout command to the main control board instead of a simple ACK signal, so that the payout control board sends a correct payout command. The main control board side can recognize whether or not it has been received. Further, according to this best mode, just because the payout control board receives the payout command, the payout-related control corresponding to the payout command is not performed, but the main information that received the information corresponding to the payout command is not received. Only when a confirmation command from the control board is further received, the payout-related control corresponding to the payout command is implemented, so it has changed due to an abnormality or fraud that is not assumed on the main control board side. There is an effect that the payout-related control based on the payout command can be surely prevented. Furthermore, according to the present best mode, the information transmission from the payout control board side to the main control board side is also configured to be performed by serial communication. Therefore, it is assumed when the information transmission is performed by parallel communication. There is an effect that it is possible to further prevent a change in information due to abnormality or fraud. In addition, according to the best mode, if the main control board does not receive information corresponding to the payout command within the specified time, the payout command is retransmitted, while the data corresponding to the payout command is received within the specified time. When the command is received, the determination processing by the payout command normal transmission determination means is executed, and is scheduled to be executed after the standby until the information corresponding to the payout command is received. There is an effect that it becomes possible to prevent data accumulation of the payout command relating to the payout control. Furthermore, according to this best mode, since the command transmission from the main control board to the payout control board and the information transmission from the payout control board to the main control board are both serial communication of one transmission line, the number of parts There is also an effect that reduction can be achieved.

  Further, when a payout command is received when the payout command is temporarily stored in the payout command temporary storage means, the previous payout command temporarily stored in the payout command temporary storage means is newly received. Since the payout command is rewritten, it is possible to prevent the payout control process based on the previous payout command, which is unknown whether the command is correct, from being executed.

  Further, when a single payout (all payout operations) is executed by a plurality of subdivided payout operations (split payout operations) and a payout abnormality is detected in the split payout operation, a split payout operation executed thereafter It is configured to increase the waiting time between them, so the first full payout operation itself, which was impossible in the prior art that increases the wait time between all payout operations after continuously executing all payout operations The payout time can be extended, and the frequency of waiting time increases dramatically (for example, when the total payout operation is five split payout operations, when the full payout operation is executed twice, While the technology has only one waiting time, the best mode can construct nine waiting times), which also has the effect of enabling more delicate waiting time control.

  Furthermore, since the waiting time is increased stepwise based on the number of occurrences of payout abnormality, it is possible to achieve a payout speed corresponding to the degree of possibility of fraud.

  In addition, when the waiting time is long and abnormality detection does not occur for a predetermined period (one payout) and the probability of fraud is being reduced, the number of payout abnormality occurrences is temporarily counted in the storage means. Since the value is cleared and the waiting time is configured to return to the normal length, it can be avoided that the irritation of the player due to the waiting time extension due to ball clogging etc. that is not cheating is continued for a long time, It has the effect of being able to cope with clever fraud.

  In addition, if the payout abnormality does not occur in a certain payout operation under a situation where the waiting time is longer than the normal wait time, the next payout operation is performed even when the wait time still remains. Is configured to run. In other words, under a situation where the waiting time is longer than the normal waiting time, the illegal player is forced to digest the long waiting time. Even if the waiting time becomes longer than the normal waiting time due to the abnormality detection, it will not become a payout abnormality when the ball clogging is resolved, so the next payout operation without waiting for the digestion of the long wait time As a result, the player is not discomforted.

(Example of changes related to serial communication)
Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. In this best mode, when an error occurs in the reception processing of a certain command or information, the command or information is retransmitted from the sender side. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Table 1, when an error occurs in the reception process of two commands, the first command that was normally received before that is discarded, and the first command is sent again. Good. In such a configuration, for example, a command for setting ST on the main side to 0 is transmitted from the payout control device to the main control device side so that the first command is transmitted again from the main control device side. Specifically, the reception control unit 2110 discards the one command information temporarily stored in the main side reception information temporary storage unit 2111b when the second command cannot be normally received. After that, the transmission control means 2120 transmits a command for returning the ST on the main side to 0 to the main side control board 1000 side. When the payout control side reception control means 1122 receives a command for returning ST to 0 from the payout control board 2000 side, the payout control side payout state temporary storage means 1220 executes processing for returning ST to 0. To do.

(Example of changes related to withdrawal abnormalities)
Next, an example of change related to payout abnormality will be described. In this best mode, when an abnormality is detected, the number of abnormality detections is updated. If no abnormality is detected during a series of payouts, the number of abnormality detections is cleared and the ball passes through the normal ball from the next payout. The waiting time (T ₀ ) is set. However, such a configuration is only an example, and if no abnormality is detected during a series of payouts, the ball passage waiting time may be shortened step by step. For example, a method of subtracting a predetermined number of times (for example, one time) instead of clearing the number of times of abnormality detection when there is no abnormality detection during a series of payouts. Specifically, instead of step 2340 in FIG. 23, as step 2340 (1), the waiting time control means 2350 subtracts a predetermined number of times (for example, one time) from the number of times of abnormality detection in the abnormal payout number counter 2323. With this processing, at the time of the next series of payouts, in step 2322, the ball passage waiting time is set based on the subtracted abnormality detection count. With this configuration, it is possible to make a transition from the payout operation at the time of abnormality detection to the normal time payout operation in a stepwise manner in accordance with the number of normal payout operations.

The following modification will be described. In this best mode, when there is an abnormal payout, the ball passage waiting time is extended. However, if there is an abnormal payout, a series of payout times need only be extended as a whole, so payout in divided payout units without extending the ball passage waiting time (or extending the ball passage waiting time). You may comprise so that a number may be decreased. Here, the payout control process in the present modification will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Since the process other than the process indicated by (1) in the drawing is the same as that shown in FIG. 23, only the process indicated by (1) will be described. First, immediately before execution of the payout process, in step 2322 (1), the waiting time control means 2350 sets the number of payouts in units of divided payouts based on the counter value in the abnormal payout number counter. In this modified example, the ball passage waiting time is always constant (T _o ). Next, after execution of the payout process, during execution of a certain payout unit, in step 2326 (1), the payout control means 2300 refers to the timer 2330, stops the payout motor 13, and then waits for the ball passage time (T ₀ ) is determined. In the case of Yes in step 2326 (1), in step 2328 (1), the payout control means 2300 determines whether or not a predetermined number of balls have passed through the count sensor 14 from the start of driving. In the case of Yes in step 2328 (1), the process proceeds to step 2336. If No in step 2326 (1), the process proceeds to step 2330, and if No in step 2328 (1), the process proceeds to step 2332.

Here, Table 2 shows the number of payouts per unit time according to the number of payouts per unit payout unit. As described above, the number of payouts per unit time decreases as the number of payouts per installment payout decreases.

  The following modification will be described. In this best mode, when the second information (information corresponding to the second command) is transmitted from the payout control device to the main control device side, predetermined bits (bits 7 to 2 in this best mode) are fixed information. Some or all of the fixed information may be information indicating the ball passage waiting time (in the case of the best mode) and the number of payouts per division unit (in the case of the above-described modification). For example, in the case of the above-mentioned modified example, out of the bits 7 to 2 in the best mode, bits 7 and 6 are fixed information, and the remaining 4 bits of 5 to 2 are used to give out 16 stages of Table 2 A mode in which numerical information is incorporated can be mentioned.

13 payout unit 14 count sensor 1000 main control board 1110 transmission control means 1122 payout control side reception control means 1300 normal transmission judgment means 2000 payout control board 2111 main side reception control means 2111c payout command temporary storage means 2120 transmission control means 2300 payout control means 2323 Abnormal payout counter 2330 Payout abnormality determination means 2340 Wait time control means

Claims (4)

A payout means capable of paying out game balls by performing a payout operation;
In a ball game machine having a payout control means for controlling a payout operation of a payout means, and a game ball detecting means for detecting a game ball paid out from the payout means,
The payout control means drives and controls the payout means so that a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out in one payout operation are divided into multiple payouts by a plurality of split payout operations, and is paid out between the split payout operations. Control to stop the driving of the means and provide a waiting time,
A ball game machine
The planned number of payouts in one divided payout operation is compared with the number of game balls actually detected by the game ball detecting means as a result of the single payout operation, and it is determined whether or not a payout abnormality has occurred. If the payout abnormality determining means and the payout abnormality determining means determine that a payout abnormality has occurred, the waiting time after the divided payout operation in which it has been determined that a payout abnormality has occurred is longer than the normal wait time. A ball game machine characterized by comprising waiting time control means. A ball game machine
It further has a means for temporarily storing the number of occurrences of payout abnormalities for counting the number of occurrences of payout abnormalities,
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the waiting time control means lengthens the waiting time stepwise based on a count value of the payout abnormality occurrence number temporary storage means.   The waiting time control means may perform any one of a plurality of divided payout operations constituting the one payout operation in a single payout operation executed under a situation where the wait time is longer than a normal wait time. 3. The ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein when the payout abnormality does not occur in the divided payout operation, the count value in the payout abnormality occurrence number temporary storage means is cleared.   In the situation where the waiting time is longer than the normal waiting time, if the payout abnormality does not occur in a certain payout operation, the payout control means is when the waiting time still remains, The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a next divided payout operation is executed.

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