JP2013183928A - Enclosed ball type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an enclosed ball type game machine allowing proper confirmation of the number of enclosed balls without imposing a large processing load.SOLUTION: A circulation path includes a ball guidance passage recovering game balls having won in winning holes and game balls having entered an out hole 39, and guiding the game balls to a ball shooting device 600a. The ball guidance passage includes a wait flow passage making the game balls to be sent to the ball shooting device 600a wait, and is provided with an enclosed ball detection 1 switch 244 and an enclosed ball detection 2 switch 245 detecting the game balls during the wait in the wait flow passage. When the power of the game machine 10 is supplied and when a front frame opening detection switch 63 or a game frame opening detection switch 64 has detected the closing from the opening of a front frame 12 (including a glass frame 13), an enclosed ball control device 200 confirms the number of the enclosed balls based on the detection information of the enclosed ball detection 1 switch 244 and the enclosed ball detection 2 switch 245.

Description

  The present invention relates to an enclosed ball type gaming machine in which a plurality of game balls are enclosed and the game balls are repeatedly used in a game through a circulation path.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine equipped with a sensor for detecting the number of enclosed game balls has been developed as an enclosed ball game machine that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in a game machine.
As such an enclosing ball type gaming machine, for example, a first gaming ball quantity detecting means for detecting whether or not a predetermined number of gaming balls or more are enclosed in the gaming machine, and a gaming ball A second game ball quantity detecting means for detecting whether or not the game machine is in a non-existing state, from when the gaming machine is turned on until the game ball is fired, or after turning on the gaming machine There has been disclosed a gaming machine capable of performing a process of detecting the number of enclosed game balls between the time when a game ball is fired and the time when the power of the gaming machine is cut off (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2009-297149 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in the case where the processing for detecting the number of enclosed game balls is performed from when the gaming machine is powered on until the game balls are launched, Even if the gaming machine's glass frame or gaming frame is opened and gaming balls are discharged to the outside of the gaming machine, or the gaming machine's glass frame or gaming frame is opened and unauthorized gaming balls are added inside the gaming machine Since the number of enclosed game balls (enclosed ball number) cannot be confirmed, there is a possibility that the game will be performed with an unexpected number of enclosed balls.
In addition, in the case where the processing for detecting the number of enclosed game balls is performed after the game machine is turned on and before the game machine is turned off, the number of enclosed balls after the game ball is launched. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being played with an unexpected number of encapsulated balls. However, in this case, the number of encapsulated balls must be constantly monitored during the game, which places a heavy processing burden. End up.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an enclosed ball type gaming machine capable of accurately confirming the number of enclosed balls without imposing a large processing burden.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A gaming machine frame installed on the island facility,
A front frame provided with a launch operation unit that can be opened and closed with respect to the gaming machine frame and performs a launch operation for launching a game ball into the game area,
In an enclosed ball type gaming machine in which a plurality of game balls are enclosed, and the game balls are repeatedly used through a circulation path,
Encapsulated ball number confirmation means for confirming whether or not a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the enclosed ball type gaming machine;
Door opening and closing detection means for detecting opening and closing of the front frame,
The front frame includes an opening corresponding to the gaming area, a transparent member is attached to the opening so as to cover the front surface of the gaming area, and includes a transparent member holding frame that can be opened and closed.
The circulation path is
A winning opening that is arranged in the gaming area and allows winning of gaming balls;
An outlet that is arranged at the lower end of the gaming area and receives a game ball that has not won the winning opening;
A ball guide path for collecting the game ball won in the winning port and the game ball entered in the out port and guiding the ball to a ball launching means capable of launching the game ball;
The ball guide passage includes a standby flow path for waiting for a game ball sent to the ball launching means, and is provided with a game ball detection means for detecting a waiting game ball in the standby flow path,
The enclosing ball number checking means is information detected by the game ball detecting means when the encapsulated ball game machine is powered on and when the door opening / closing detecting means detects closing from opening of the front frame. The number of encapsulated spheres is confirmed based on the above.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the number of encapsulated balls is confirmed when the power of the encapsulated ball game machine is turned on, the game can be started with the number of encapsulated balls confirmed. Further, since the number of encapsulated balls is confirmed when closing is detected from the opening of the front frame, the number of encapsulated balls can be confirmed only when there is a possibility that the number of encapsulated balls will change after the game is started. Therefore, it is possible to accurately check the number of encapsulated balls while reducing the processing load.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the enclosed ball type gaming machine according to the first aspect,
Based on the confirmation information of the enclosed ball number confirming means, it is determined whether there is an abnormality in the enclosed ball number;
When it is determined that there is an abnormality in the number of encapsulated balls by the encapsulated ball number determining unit, a launch prohibiting unit that prohibits the launch of a game ball by the ball launching unit;
And an abnormality notifying means for notifying the abnormality when it is determined by the enclosed ball number determining means that there is an abnormality in the number of encapsulated balls.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is necessary for the enclosed ball type gaming machine to contain game balls without excess or deficiency, but when there is an abnormality in the number of enclosed balls, the launch of the game balls is prohibited. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a game from being played in a state where the number of encapsulated balls is excessive or insufficient. In addition, if there is an abnormality in the number of encapsulated balls, the abnormality will be notified, so a game shop clerk etc. will be urged to resolve the excess or deficiency of the encapsulated balls, or the game that caused the excess or deficiency of the encapsulated balls Can be warned.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the enclosed ball type gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The launch prohibiting means further prohibits launching of a game ball by the ball launching means when the door opening / closing detection means detects the opening of the front frame.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, since the launch of the game ball is prohibited when the front frame is opened, there is a possibility that the enclosed game ball (encapsulated ball) is discharged outside the enclosed ball type gaming machine. That is, the possibility that the number of encapsulated balls is insufficient can be suppressed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the enclosed ball type gaming machine according to the third aspect,
Board surface ball number determining means for determining whether or not the number of game balls in the game area is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold;
A ball clogging notification means for notifying the occurrence of a ball clogging in the game area when the number of game balls in the game area is determined to be equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold by the board surface ball number determination means; It is characterized by providing.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, if the number of game balls in the game area is excessive, that is, if there is a possibility that a ball is clogged in the game area, Therefore, it is possible to alert a store clerk or the like of the game store to eliminate the ball clogging, or to allow the player to recognize the occurrence of the ball clogging.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the enclosed ball type gaming machine according to the fourth aspect,
Game control means for overall control of the game;
In response to a command from the game control means, an effect control means for controlling an effect device for effecting a game;
And encapsulated ball control means for performing information processing on the enclosed game ball and controlling the ball circulation system based on game information from the game control means.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, information processing regarding the enclosed game ball (encapsulated ball) and control of the ball circulation system device are performed by the enclosed ball control unit provided separately from the game control unit and the effect control unit. Therefore, it is possible to use the game control means and the effect control means for the non-encapsulated ball game machine as the game control means and the effect control means for the enclosed ball game machine without significantly remodeling. .

  According to the present invention, since the number of encapsulated balls is confirmed when the encapsulated ball game machine is powered on, the game can be started with the number of encapsulated balls confirmed. Further, since the number of encapsulated balls is confirmed when closing is detected from the opening of the front frame, the number of encapsulated balls can be confirmed only when there is a possibility that the number of encapsulated balls will change after the game is started. Therefore, it is possible to accurately check the number of encapsulated balls while reducing the processing load.

It is the perspective view which looked at the enclosure ball type game machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a rear view of an enclosure ball type game machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the gaming machine system of 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the gaming machine system of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of an error monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of an error cancellation switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of an enclosing ball number monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a grape error monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a discharge permission signal edit process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a ball | bowl feed control process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a winning opening switch monitoring process. It is a flow chart for explaining an example of special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a grinding | polishing motor control process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of 1st main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of card unit main control. It is a flow chart for explaining an example of card processing. (A) is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a stand movement determination process, (b) is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a validity determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a money_receiving | payment process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a ball lending process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a holding ball movement process. It is a flow chart for explaining an example of game end processing. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the gaming machine system of 2nd Embodiment. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the enclosed ball type game machine of 2nd Embodiment from the front side, (b) is an enlarged view of the principal part of the enclosed ball type game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a side view of the card reader / writer with which the enclosure ball type game machine of a 2nd embodiment is provided. It is a side view of the card reader / writer with which the enclosure ball type game machine of a 2nd embodiment is provided. It is a side view of the card reader / writer with which the enclosure ball type game machine of a 2nd embodiment is provided. It is a side view of the card reader / writer with which the enclosure ball type game machine of a 2nd embodiment is provided. It is a side view of the card reader / writer with which the enclosure ball type game machine of a 2nd embodiment is provided. It is a figure which shows the modification of the card reader / writer with which the enclosure ball-type game machine of 2nd Embodiment is provided. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the enclosed ball type game machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the flow-path unit 710 with which the enclosure ball type game machine of 3rd Embodiment is provided. It is a figure which shows an example of the volume control switch provided in the enclosure ball-type game machine of this invention. It is a figure which shows another example of the volume control switch provided in the enclosure ball-type game machine of this invention.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of an enclosed ball type gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<First Embodiment>
First, the encapsulated ball game machine 10 in the first embodiment will be described.
The enclosed ball type gaming machine 10 has a main body frame (machine frame) 11 fixed to an island facility provided with a front frame (game board holding frame) 12 that can be opened and closed. Equivalent to a gaming machine. That is, a game ball is launched into the game area 32 of the game board 30 held behind the transparent member (the cover glass 13a) in the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13), and rolls down in the game area 32. The game ball can be played in the winning area and collected from the gaming area 32, or can be played from the bottom out port 39 without winning in any winning area. is there.

  However, unlike the conventionally known pachinko gaming machine, the encapsulated ball type gaming machine 10 uses the game ball supplied from the island facility replenishment mechanism to play the game ball used for the game in the island facility. It is not collected by the collection mechanism of the game, but the game ball (enclosed ball) enclosed in the machine is circulated in the machine and repeatedly used for games, and the game hall is open except for exceptions such as service balls There is no case where a game ball is taken in from outside and is not discharged to the outside into a certain enclosed ball game machine 10 in normal operation.

  For this reason, in the enclosed ball type gaming machine 10, the player does not actually get a game ball that can be used for the game, and the number of game balls that the player can use for the game (the number of possessed balls) is numerical data. Is managed internally, and the numerical value data (ball number data) of the ball is displayed on, for example, the display panel 20b of the operation display unit 20 provided at the lower center of the main body frame (machine frame) 11, and the conventional game In the machine (non-enclosed ball game machine), instead of estimating the total amount of game balls stored in a ball tray or the like, the exact number of balls can be confirmed from the display content of the display panel 20b.

  Specifically, the enclosed ball type gaming machine 10 (hereinafter simply referred to as “gaming machine 10”) includes a front frame 12 as shown in FIG. 1, and the front frame 12 is a main body frame (outer frame). 11 can be opened and closed via a hinge 12a. The game board 30 (see FIG. 3) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. The front frame (inner frame) 12 can be opened and closed with a glass frame 13 provided with a cover glass (a transparent member may be a transparent plastic board or the like) 13a covering the front of the game board 30. Is attached.

Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 14 incorporating a lamp and a motor is provided on the upper part of the glass frame 13. Further, the glass frame 13 is provided with a frame decoration device 15 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or production.
Further, speakers (upper speakers) 19 a that emit sound (for example, sound effects) are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the glass frame 13. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

Further, on the lower right side of the front frame 12, a firing operation handle 16 of the ball striking device 600a (see FIG. 8), a key hole 17 for inserting a key for opening and locking the front frame 12, and the like are provided. On the lower left side of the front frame 12, there are provided an effect button 18 and the like with a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player.
An operation display unit 20 is provided at the lower center of the main body frame 11, a placement member 21 is provided on the lower right side of the main body frame 11, and a decorative member 22 is provided on the lower left side of the main body frame 11. It has been.

  The operation display unit 20 performs operations and displays related to the game. The operation display unit 20 includes various operation buttons 20a for performing a conversion operation, a game start operation, a game end operation, and the like. Various operations are provided on a display panel 20b configured by a liquid crystal display or the like. Information (in addition to the number of balls held, card remaining count, game related information, operation guidance, etc.) is displayed. If a touch panel type is used as the display panel 20b as in the present embodiment, there is no need to separately provide the operation button 20a. Therefore, when the operation button 20a is not provided separately, a large touch panel may be employed to increase the display area and improve the visibility of various displays.

In order to play a game on the gaming machine 10, for example, use of a prepaid card (a card for a ball game that is sold in advance at a predetermined amount and stores valuable data equivalent to currency) If possible, a card unit (ball lending unit) 800 to which a card control function, a ball lending control function, etc. is added is provided on one side of each gaming machine 10, and when a prepaid card is inserted into the card unit (ball lending unit) 800, the remaining When the frequency is displayed on the LCD unit 20b1 of the display panel 20b of the operation display unit 20, and the player designates the loan amount (frequency) by operating the operation button 20a or the touch panel 20b2 of the display panel 20b, the frequency according to the loan amount The number of balls lent is added to the number of balls held and the number of balls held is updated, and the remaining number of prepaid cards is also updated.
Note that a card control function, a ball lending control function, or the like provided in the card unit (ball lending unit) 800 may be added to the gaming machine 10 so that the gaming machine 10 can be lent out alone. That is, in the present embodiment, the card unit 800 is provided separately from the gaming machine 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the card unit 800 and the gaming machine 10 are integrated, that is, the card is attached to the gaming machine 10. A function of the unit 800 (a card control function, a ball lending control function, etc.) may be added and a card slot (described later), a cash slot (described later), etc., which the card unit 800 has may be provided. In this case, it is not necessary to provide a card unit 800 corresponding to the gaming machine 10 on a one-to-one basis on one side of the gaming machine 10.
Alternatively, cash or the like may be directly inserted into the card unit (ball rental unit) 800 and the remaining number may be calculated based on the corresponding amount.
Further, a game may be performed by inserting a card (ball number card, member card) storing ball number data (ball number information) into the card unit (ball lending unit) 800.

  When the player grasps and rotates the firing operation handle 16 as the firing operation portion provided on the lower side of the front frame 12 in a state where the number of game balls that can be used for the game is set as the number of possessed balls data. Then, the hit ball launching device 600a is activated, and the encapsulated ball is launched to the game part (game area 32) of the game board 30 with a resilience according to the rotation amount of the launch operation handle 16, and the number of balls used in the game is the number of balls It is subtracted from the numerical data. In addition, when the player operates the effect button 18, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 3). Can do.

  The main gaming function in the gaming machine 10 is provided in the front frame 12, and when the front frame 12 is removed, the main body frame (machine frame) 11 remains fixed to the island facility. The main body frame (machine frame) 11 includes a first vertical frame member (in the case of this embodiment, a right vertical frame member), a second vertical frame member (in the case of this embodiment, a left vertical frame member), an upper horizontal frame member, In the frame structure in which the lower horizontal frame members are assembled in a rectangular shape, a curtain plate is provided on the lower front side, and the operation display unit 20 is disposed on the front side of the curtain plate.

A lower bearing member is provided on the upper surface of the curtain plate portion on the second vertical frame member (left vertical frame member) side, and an upper bearing member is provided at the joint between the second vertical frame member (left vertical frame member) and the upper horizontal frame member. The front frame 12 is pivotally supported on the second vertical frame member (left vertical frame member) side so as to be opened and closed, and the first vertical frame member (right vertical frame member) side of the front frame 12 is opened.
The firing operation handle 16 is provided at the lower part on the open side, and is placed so as to be positioned below the firing operation handle 16 and on the first vertical frame member (right vertical frame member) side of the operation display unit 20. The member 21 is provided so that the player's hand for operating the firing operation handle 16 can be placed, and the player's feeling of fatigue can be reduced even if the game is continued for a long time. In addition, a decorative member 22 is arranged on the second vertical frame member (left vertical frame member) side of the operation display unit 20 so as to have an appearance and a sense of unity on the front side of the curtain plate portion.

  The operation display unit 20, the mounting member 21, and the decorative member 22 are fixed to appropriate positions of the base member 11a mounted on the front side of the curtain plate portion, and the operation display unit 20 is also used when the front frame 12 is replaced. The mounting member 21 and the decorative member 22 are left in the main body frame (machine frame) 11 and can be used continuously. As a result, there is an advantage that the waste of replacing the relatively expensive operation display unit 20 and the mounting member 21 each time the model is replaced is eliminated, and the cost of the front frame 12 to be replaced is reduced.

The mounting member 21 has sufficient height to be able to place a hand while holding the main body portion 21a having an inclined upper surface along the upper surface inclination of the adjacent operation display unit 20 and the firing operation handle 16. A translucent material is molded into an external shape including a placement portion 21b that can secure a placement area, and is fixed to the base member 11a with screws or the like.
Furthermore, the first LED substrate as the light emitting means is accommodated in the inner space of the mounting member 21 that is open to the rear surface, and the irradiation light from the plurality of visible light LEDs provided on the first LED substrate is external to the mounting member 21. The decorative effect can be enhanced. The wiring of the first LED board is led out backward through the first wiring insertion hole provided in the base member 11a.

  The light emission color of the visible light LED provided on the first LED substrate is not particularly limited, but various information notifications (for example, by changing the light emission color by the light emitting means if the light emission of a plurality of colors is possible. , The number of possessed balls, etc.), and effective notification can be realized at a portion having a high visual effect, such as a player's hand operating the firing operation handle 16. For example, when the number of balls is “0 to 500”, white light emission control is performed, “501 to 2000” is blue light emission control, “2001 to 6000” is green light emission control, and “6001 to 10000” is orange light emission control. In “10001 or more”, if the rainbow light emission control is performed, it is possible to easily know a rough range of the number of balls without having to stare at the number of balls on the display panel 20b of the operation display unit 20. . Further, when detecting an abnormality during a game, red light emission control may be performed by the first LED board. The entire mounting member 21 is not molded with a transparent synthetic resin or the like, and a translucent lens member or the like is provided only in the light emitting region so that only the light emitting region of the mounting member 21 emits light. I do not care.

  Further, the placement portion 21b of the placement member 21 is set with a hand placement region so as to include a region where the hand of the player operating the firing operation handle 16 comes into contact with the placement portion 21b. The contact member mounting recess 21b1 is formed, and for example, a ceramic contact member 21b2 is mounted on the contact member mounting recess 21b1. And in the 1st LED board accommodated in the inner space part of the mounting member 21, in the part located under contact member 21b2, infrared LED is provided as infrared light emission means, and infrared rays from infrared LED (for example, for example, The peak wavelength is 940 nm) is applied to the contact member 21b2, and the contact member 21b2 is heated according to the principle of radiation heating. In this case, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player touches the contact member 21b2 cooled in winter or the like to give an unpleasant feeling.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the operation display unit 20 and the mounting member 21 can be continuously used while the main body frame (machine frame) 11 is left, many functions may be included in the mounting member 21. . For example, a ventilation fan is provided inside the mounting member 21 and an opening for ventilation is provided on the surface of the mounting member 21 so that artificial wind is applied to a player's hand placed on the mounting portion 21b in summer. You may do it. Furthermore, it is more convenient if the player operates the operation display unit 20 so that the heater and the air can be switched. In addition, you may utilize as one of game effects by controlling the action | operation of a ventilation fan (or infrared rays light emission means) corresponding to game control. For example, if a blower fan (or infrared light emitting means) is operated while a reach effect is being performed in a variable display game, an effect that increases the expectation from reach to jackpot can be achieved.

  The decorative member 22 is formed of a translucent material in an arbitrary shape that has a design that is unified with the adjacent operation display unit 20, accommodates the second LED substrate in the inner space from the open rear surface side, and is provided on the second LED substrate. In addition, the irradiation light from the plurality of visible light LEDs is transmitted to the outside of the decoration member 22 to enhance the decoration effect. In addition, the wiring of the second LED substrate is led out backward through the second wiring insertion hole provided in the base member 11a.

Next, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 2 is a back view of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.

On the back side of the game board 30, there are provided a game control device 100 that performs overall control related to game contents and an effect control device 300 that performs control related to game effects under the control. The effect control device 300 includes an effect control device main body 300a including a main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 described later, and a display device control including a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 described later. Device 300b. Note that a control device that can be used in common with a plurality of other models is attached to the front frame 12 (or the main body frame 11 or the like), and a device that depends on the model by replacing the game board 30. Only the (board) is exchanged, and the game content of the gaming machine 10 can be changed.
That is, the game control device 100 serves as a game control means for controlling the game in an integrated manner.
In addition, the effect control device 300 performs the effect of the game in response to a command from the game control means (game control device 100) (board decoration device 42, frame decoration device 15, board effect device 44, frame effect device). 45) effect control means for controlling.

On the back side of the lower part of the front frame 12, a launch control device 600 (see FIG. 6) for controlling the hit ball launching device 600a (see FIG. 8), and the game balls launched into the game area 32 by the hit ball launching device 600a are collected. The enclosed ball circulation device 700 that is supplied again to the hit ball launching device 600a, the power supply device (power supply device) 400 that has a power supply board and supplies power to each device in the gaming machine 10, the operation display unit 20 and the launch control device 600 In addition, an enclosed ball control device 200 that controls the enclosed ball circulation device 700, the card unit 800, etc., calculates the number of balls held, processes an input signal from the operation display unit 20, and the like is attached.
That is, the encapsulated ball control device 200 includes information processing (e.g., calculation of the number of possessed balls) related to the enclosed game ball and a polishing device 730 based on game information from the game control means (game control device 100). Enclosed sphere control means for controlling the circulation system devices (such as the firing control device 600 and the enclosed sphere circulation device 700) is provided.

  The enclosing ball circulation device 700 contains a predetermined number (for example, 20) of game balls, collects and circulates the game balls launched into the game area 32 by the hitting ball launching device 600a, and returns to the hitting ball launching device 600a again. To supply. The encapsulated ball circulation device 700 includes a flow path unit 710 that forms a flow path constituting member that forms a flow path of the game ball, a lifting apparatus 720 that has a lifting member that lifts the game ball, and a lifting apparatus 720 that lifts the ball. And a polishing device (ball polishing device) 730 including a ball polishing member for polishing a game ball to be sent. The flow path unit 710 is disposed on the back surface of the mounting board formed below the storage portion of the front frame 12 (the part where the game board 30 is stored), and the lifting device 720 is provided on the back surface of the flow path unit 710. A polishing device 730 is disposed on the back surface of the lifting device 720. Furthermore, the encapsulated ball circulation device 700 is provided with static electricity removing means for removing the static electricity of the game ball that flows down the lifting member of the lifting device 720 and the flow path in the flow path unit 710.

The card unit 800 is provided with a card slot and a cash slot. In the card unit 800, a player inserts a game card C1 into a card slot, and a ball lending button (for example, a ball ball out of a plurality of operation buttons 20a provided in the operation display unit 20 arranged on the gaming machine 10 side). By operating a lending switch 901 (see FIG. 7), a predetermined number of balls are lent.
Here, the game card C1 is a member card issued by registering personal information such as a player's name, gender, age, password, etc., and a guest issued without registering personal information (member registration) There is a card.
Membership cards include, for example, information on the amount of money that can be used for lending, information on the number of balls held as a result of the game (valid only for the day), and the number of balls stored (generated when the number of balls is settled. It can be used after the next day under conditions). This membership card is configured to be issued by, for example, a card issuing machine (not shown).
For example, information relating to the amount of money that can be used for lending a ball, information relating to the number of balls held as a result of the game (valid only for the day), and the like are recorded on the guest card. This guest card may be issued by, for example, a card issuing machine (not shown), or may be issued by the card unit 800 in response to a button operation at the end of the game (game end button operation).
In the present embodiment, the game card C1 is configured to store encrypted information from the viewpoint of preventing fraud such as tampering. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

The cash slot of the card unit 800 is capable of inserting cash, and by inserting a predetermined money into the card unit 800, a prepaid card corresponding to the amount of the inserted money is issued inside the card unit 800, and the prepaid card Game balls are lent out within the card frequency range. If there is a remaining count at the end of the game, the remaining ball rental frequency information (information on the amount that can be used for lending, ie, balance information), and if there is a held ball, information on the number of held balls ( The guest card recording the number of balls held) is ejected from the card slot.
The card unit 800 can also use the above-mentioned membership card. In this case, the membership card as the gaming card C1 is inserted into the card insertion slot, and the remaining ball frequency information (related to the amount available for ball rental). Information, i.e., balance information) and gaming ball lending and gaming according to information on the number of balls (number of balls held) can be performed.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). In an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation effect is displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 4) for detecting the game balls that have entered the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  Below the center case 40 is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) as a start winning area for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game. Further, in the vicinity of the lower right portion of the center case 40, a plate-like (belt-like) shape that protrudes from the surface of the game board 30 so as to easily flow in the game ball so as to be able to receive the game ball flowing down the game area 32. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a member (not shown) and having a second starting winning opening as a starting winning area is disposed inside.

  The plate-like (velo-shaped) member included in the normal variation winning device 37 always maintains a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) that does not protrude from the surface of the game board 30. When the result of the general-purpose variable display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the plate-shaped (velocity-shaped) member is moved to the game board 30 by the general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 4) as a driving device. It moves so as to protrude from the surface, and can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the normal variation winning device 37. In this embodiment, the normal variation winning device 37 of the velo type is adopted as the ordinary variation winning device 37. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game is opened in an inverted “C” shape at the top. You may employ | adopt a variable prize apparatus provided with a pair of movable member converted into the state in which a ball | bowl is easy to flow in.

  In addition, a special variable winning device (large winning port) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is arranged to the right of the start winning port 36. Yes.

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 4) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.
In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 4) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).
Further, below the start winning opening 36, an out opening 39 for collecting game balls that have not won the winning opening or the like is provided.
In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, in the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the general figure start gate 34 that form the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 (see FIG. 4) for executing a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize at one place.

The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) and a second special figure fluctuation for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display section for display games (special figure 2 display), the fluctuation display section for general figure fluctuation display games (common figure display) composed of LED lamps, and the same LED lamp In addition, a storage display unit (a special figure 1 hold display, a special figure 2 hold display, a general figure hold display) for notifying the start memory number of each variable display game is provided.
Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), a high probability state display unit (third game state display unit) for displaying that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on ), A round display section (round number display) for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times of opening and closing the special variable winning device 38).

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, the central segment is displayed. Display blinking drive to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game. When the result of the game is “big hit”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.

  The universal display displays the fact that the light is changing by blinking the lamp during the change. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hit ball launching device 600a toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is added to the number of held balls. It has come to be.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, If 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, the general figure start memory number is added if the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four) of the normal figure start memory number (for example, 4). +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The memorized number of the general start prize is displayed on the memory display section (general figure hold display) for notifying the memorized start number of the collective display device 50.
In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (a general map specifying result) is derived by winning the normal map change display game.

The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general and normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure variation display game is the usual figure identification result, it becomes a hit of the ordinary figure, and the plate-like (belt-like) member included in the ordinary fluctuation winning device 37 is set for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3). For 2 seconds). This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the common figure random number extracted when the passage to the common figure start gate 34 is detected is a winning value, the normal symbols displayed on the universal figure display of the collective display device 50 are stopped in the winning state and become the winning state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is driven for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving a built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 4), It is converted into a state in which it is released only, and winning of game balls is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. A game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball of the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and normally fluctuates. The game ball that has won the winning device 37 is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four).
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the memory display unit for notification of the start memory number of the collective display device 50 (the special figure 1 hold display, the special figure 2 hold display) and the center case 40 Is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

The game control device 100 is configured to display the special display 1 (variable display device) or special display 2 display of the collective display device 50 based on the winning at the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 or the starting memory thereof. The first or second special figure variation display game is played with the (variation display device).
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 (fluctuation display apparatus) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game It has come to be.
As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display becomes a special result form (special result), a special game state (so-called, Big hit state). Correspondingly, the display mode (stop result mode) of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  For example, in the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, first, a decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is displayed as a left fluctuation display region (first special symbol), a right fluctuation display region (second In each of the special symbol) and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), variation display (high-speed variation) is performed at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of, for example, the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game by the stop result mode constituted by the identification information stopped and displayed in each. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

Note that the special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Further, the special game variable display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the game machine 10 with the special map 1 display and the special map 2 display.
Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in the special game state or in the special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state where the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the special game state (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.
In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a includes a coil for magnetic detection, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as “proximity switch”) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Is used. Further, the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 13 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like are micro switches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the control system of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in an integrated manner, and is a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game microcomputer"). A CPU section 110 having an input port 111, an input section 120 having an input port, an output section 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, a data bus 140 connecting the CPU section 110, the input section 120 and the output section 130, etc. Become.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the present embodiment. By providing this, it is possible to reduce the cost by removing it from the object of replacement.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C or the like in the gaming microcomputer 111. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The game microcomputer 111 constitutes a game control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and normal reach, special reach, premier reach, and the like are set as reach effects that have different possibilities of different special results (with different reliability levels).

  The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the encapsulated ball control device 200 and the effect control device 300, or to generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device. The entire machine 10 is controlled.
Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. The switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a are connected, and a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input and converted to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 is assumed to receive a signal from a microswitch or the like, and is detected as a negative logic, that is, a low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided.
The data held in the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122 by the gaming microcomputer 111. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, in the input unit 120, signals from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 13 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like are enclosed. A first input port 123 is provided which takes in a signal (such as an error control signal for notifying the occurrence of a predetermined abnormality) from the ball control device 200 and supplies the signal to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70.
The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and generates a data signal to be output to the enclosed sphere control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of data, and a data strobe signal SSTB to be output to the effect control device 300. And a second output port 132 that generates an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the enclosed ball control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication.
In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is provided to the output unit 130 so that a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the encapsulated ball control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game hall. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and opens a special variable winning device 38 (a large winning port solenoid) 38b and a solenoid that opens a plate-shaped (velocity) member included in the normal variable winning device 37. (General power solenoid) Displayed on the collective display device 50, the third output port 135 for outputting the open / close data of 37c and the on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting on / off data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal of the LED according to the contents, a first for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 Five output ports 137 are provided. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (not shown) installed in the game hall.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. The third driver 138c that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential extracts the current via the segment line from the cathode terminal. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so as to be lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the CPU unit 110 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection apparatus 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 formed of an amusement chip (IC), as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. A sound source LSI 314 for controlling the output of sound.

The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and an audio ROM 324 storing audio data is connected to the tone generator LSI 314.
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in a parallel manner between the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 and the VDP 313, and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the VDP 313. Yes. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a control command transmitted from the game control device 100. Fluctuation start command, start opening winning effect command, starting opening winning effect design command, customer waiting demonstration command, fanfare command, probability information command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 A variation stop command, a big hit end command, an error designation command, etc. are received as an effect control command signal. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. A board provided in a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 15 etc.) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided, and a game board 30 (including the center case 40). A panel effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the effect device 44 (for example, an electric accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), and a frame effect device provided on the front frame 12. There is provided a frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling 45 (for example, a motor for operating the moving light 14). These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

  Furthermore, in the effect control device 300, an effect button switch 18a built in the effect button 18 provided on the front frame 12 and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44 are turned on / off. A switch input circuit 336 that detects a state and inputs a detection signal to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a that includes an audio power amplifier that drives an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; Is provided with an amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC12V for driving the display device 41 made up of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the power monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are set in a reset state. In the present embodiment, the general purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, in the general-purpose display device of the collective display device 50, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time, a process for displaying a general-purpose variability display game to be stopped is performed. If the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general figure display of the collective display device 50, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to provide a plate-like shape provided in the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37. Control is performed as described above to open the (bello-shaped) member for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds).
In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display of the collective display device 50.

Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed.
The start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37. A random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display of the collective display device 50, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display of the collective display device 50 and the special game when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. Performs processing to generate a state.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
And, if the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, whether a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening, or whether a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big winning opening Opening the grand prize opening until one of the above conditions is achieved is defined as one round, and a control (cycle game) is performed in which this is repeated (repeated) a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or 2 times).
Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the deviation on the special figure 1 display or special figure 2 display of the collective display device 50.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state (probability change state) as the game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this short time state, the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the short time operation state, and the normal variation winning device per unit time is compared to the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. The opening time of 37 is controlled so as to be substantially increased.

  For example, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal time change time) is controlled to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time in the normal state. (For example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Further, in the short time state, the stop time for displaying the result of the usual figure change display game (the usual figure stop time) is controlled to be a second stop time shorter than the first stop time in the normal state. (Eg, 1604 milliseconds is 704 milliseconds). In the short-time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal-variation display game being won, the opening time (general power opening time) is longer than the first opening time in the normal state. It is possible to control the second opening time to be long (for example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). Further, in the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of normal power release) with respect to one hit result of the normal-variation display game is larger than the first number of times of opening in the normal state. It is possible to control the number of times (for example, once is three times). Also, in the short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map change display game (the normal map probability) is higher than the normal probability (the normal map low probability) in the normal state, Is possible.

In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of normal power releases, the normal power release time, and the normal figure probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.
Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously, or only one of them can be generated.
In the following description and drawings, the time reduction state may be referred to as a specific gaming state, a general power support state, or a power support state.

Next, the configuration of the enclosed ball control device 200 will be described with reference to FIG.
In addition, about the structure of the enclosure ball control apparatus 200, a different part from the structure of the presentation control apparatus 300 is mainly demonstrated, and the detailed description of the part which is common in the structure of the presentation control apparatus 300 is abbreviate | omitted.
The encapsulated ball control device 200 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 formed of an amusement chip (IC) in the same manner as the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 212 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 211. And a VDP 213 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display panel 20b of the operation display unit 20 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 212.

  Connected to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 is a program ROM (not shown) composed of a PROM storing a program executed by the CPU. The video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 212 is connected to a program ROM 222 made of a PROM storing a program executed by the CPU, and the VDP 213 is connected to an image ROM 223 storing character images and video data. .

The VDP 213 includes an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) 213a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 223, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 213b, a signal conversion circuit 213c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display panel 20b of the operation display unit 20 (specifically, the LCD unit 20b1 constituting the display panel 20b) by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided. It has been.
The display panel 20b of the operation display unit 20 is not limited to a liquid crystal display (LCD unit 20b1), and may be a display such as EL (electroluminescence). .

  Further, the enclosed ball control device 200 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 231 that receives a control command transmitted from the game control device 100. A command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the enclosed ball control device 200 via the command I / F 231 is received as an enclosed ball control command signal.

In addition, the enclosing ball control device 200 detects the on / off state of a switch built in the operation button 20a of the operation display unit 20 and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211. (Not shown), a touch panel input circuit 232 for inputting position information regarding a player's contact position with respect to the touch panel 20b2 constituting the display panel 20b of the operation display unit 20 to the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 211, and the operation display unit 20 (or The error display LED control circuit 233 for driving and controlling the error display device having the error display LED 23 provided on the mounting member 21, the decorative member 22, etc., and the enclosing ball circulating device 700 are provided with the lifting device. A lifting device motor control circuit (not shown) for driving and controlling the device 720; A polishing apparatus motor control circuit 234 for driving and controlling a polishing apparatus 730 included in the ball circulation apparatus 700, a card unit 800 provided on one side of the gaming machine 10 (a card unit 800 corresponding to the gaming machine 10 on a one-to-one basis) A card unit I / F 235 that mediates exchange of information between them, a proximity I / F 236 that receives detection signals from various detection switches, and the like are provided.
In the present embodiment, the encrypted information is exchanged between the gaming machine 10 and the card unit 800 from the viewpoint of fraud prevention and the like, and the information is decrypted at the receiving destination. However, the present invention is not limited to this. There is no.
Further, in this embodiment, the error display LED 23 included in the error display device is configured to be provided in the operation display unit 20, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the error display LED 23 is, for example, a gaming machine frame (main body frame 11). May be provided.

  Here, in the gaming machine 10, as a detection switch that transmits a detection signal to the proximity I / F 236, a launch ball detection switch (ball feed sensor) that detects a game ball that is sent to the launch position of the hit ball launching device 600a and launched. 241, a foul ball detection switch for detecting a game ball (foul ball) that has returned to the hitting ball launching device 600a without being won in the winning area or being collected in the out port 39 despite being fired (Fail sensor) 242, Out ball detection switch (out sensor) 243 for detecting a game ball (out ball) collected from the out port 39, Number of game balls enclosed in the gaming machine 10 (number of enclosed balls) Enclosed ball detection 1 switch (minimum enclosed ball number detection switch) 244 and enclosed ball detection 2 switch (maximum enclosed ball number detection switch) 245 It is equipped with a.

Here, the enclosed sphere detection 1 switch (minimum enclosed sphere number detection switch) 244 and the enclosed sphere detection 2 switch (maximum enclosed sphere number detection switch) 245 will be described.
The enclosed ball detection 1 switch 244 is a sensor for detecting the lower limit of the number of game balls enclosed in the gaming machine 10 (the number of enclosed balls), and the enclosed ball detection 2 switch 245 is enclosed in the gaming machine 10. It is a sensor that detects the upper limit of the number of game balls (number of encapsulated balls). This is because the encapsulated balls need to be encapsulated in the encapsulated ball game machine (game machine 10) without excess or deficiency, and the current number of encapsulated balls is checked to confirm that the number of encapsulated balls is within the appropriate range. It is provided to do.
The enclosed ball detection 1 switch 244 is arranged at a position for detecting a game ball when the power of the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine 10 in which the number of enclosed balls is in an appropriate range) is turned on in the circulation path of the enclosed ball. The 2 switch 245 is arranged in a position where the gaming ball 10 is not detected when the power of the gaming machine 10 (the gaming machine 10 in which the number of enclosed balls is within an appropriate range) is turned on in the circulation path of the enclosed ball. Further, the position where game balls are continuously connected to the enclosed ball detection 2 switch 245 side from the enclosed ball detection 1 switch 244 is the position of the number of game balls (for example, 20) encapsulated in advance. Further, several enclosing ball detection 2 switches 245 are arranged with a space for several more. By arranging in this way, it is possible to reliably detect the excess or deficiency of the encapsulated spheres and to monitor the game spheres coming out from the polishing apparatus 730 using the encapsulated sphere detection 2 switch 245. .

Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 transmits / receives a signal to / from the launch control device 600 or transmits it to the S-BOX information collection terminal 1000 (see FIG. 7) or the enclosed ball circulation device. It is possible to transmit information related to 700, the card unit 800, etc. to the external information terminal 24.
In the launch control device 600, a launch volume 610 that adjusts the launch force of the game ball by the hit ball launch device 600a, and a launch stop lever that is pressed when the launch of the game ball by the hit ball launch device 600a is stopped are pushed. A launch stop switch 620 for detecting the event, a touch sensor 630 for detecting that the player has touched the launch operation handle 16, a launch solenoid 640 for driving the launcher of the hitting ball launcher 600a, and waiting in a standby channel A ball feed solenoid 650 for driving a ball feed device that ships game balls to be sent one by one to the launch position of the hit ball launch device 600a is provided.

Next, the gaming machine system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The gaming machine system 1 includes a gaming machine 10 and a card unit 800, an S-BOX information collection terminal 1000, a card management device 2100 (see FIG. 8), a hall computer 2200 (see FIG. 8), and a ball holding management device 2300 (see FIG. 8) and the like, and a prize POS device 3000.

The card management device 2100 included in the game hall internal management device 2000 is connected to a card company (not shown) via a telephone line (for example, a digital line such as ISDN). The card company issues a card (storage medium) such as the game card C1, performs payment for the game card C1 in the game hall, and receives various information of the card management device 2100 as necessary. . The game hall is connected to the card company via a telephone line in order to obtain necessary information such as card issuance information from the card company or to make an inquiry.
The card management device 2100 is a card issuing machine (not shown) that issues a card purchased from a card company to the player as a game card C1 or the like, and a card checkout that settles the game card C1 or the like based on the frequency balance of the game card C1 or the like. Machines (not shown), the prize POS device 3000, the ball holding management device 2300, the card unit 800, etc. are handled as terminal devices, and control of managing information of each of these terminal devices is performed and inserted / extracted into / from each terminal device. Amount information (balance information) and game value information stored in each game card C1 or the like based on identification information of the game card C1 or the like (that is, a player ID (or card ID or the like)) And control to store and manage the same information (number of balls held information).

  The hall computer 2200 of the game hall internal management device 2000 is installed in the game room management room, and is connected to each device such as the gaming machine 10, the ball management device 2300, the card management device 2100, the card unit 800, Game data and the like from the gaming machine 10 and the card unit 800 are collected, and information such as defects from other devices is collected to manage the business of the game hall. Specifically, the hall computer 2200 collects necessary data from a plurality of gaming machines 10 and a plurality of card units 800 installed in the game hall, organizes data corresponding to various gaming states, and stores the organized data. It is displayed on the display, or it performs arithmetic processing of data necessary for business. In addition, if the hall computer 2200 collects information such as malfunctions of each device, the store clerk or the like of the game hall can take measures such as checking the device as necessary.

  The ball management device 2300 possessed by the game hall internal management device 2000 is connected to the card management device 2100, the hall computer 2200, the gaming machine 10 and the like, and the ball possessed by the player based on information from the gaming machine 10 Control is performed to store and manage the number of information (game value information). Further, for example, when exchanging the number of balls such as the game card C1 in the prize POS device 3000, the ball management apparatus 2300 determines the number of balls held by the player and the number of balls held such as the game card C1. Control processing such as determining whether both pieces of information match is also performed.

  The S-BOX information collection terminal 1000 has a router function and the like, for example, for collecting various types of information from the corresponding gaming machines 10 on a one-to-one basis and transmitting them to an external device such as the game hall internal management device 2000. It is. Specifically, the S-BOX information collection terminal 1000 is connected to the external information terminal 71 (see FIG. 4) of the game control device 100, the external information terminal 24 (see FIG. 6) of the enclosed ball control device 200, and the like. .

The card unit 800 is a so-called sand device (between machines) arranged adjacent to one of the left and right sides of the gaming machine 10. The card unit 800 reads out information (for example, money amount data, number-of-balls data, etc.) of the game card C1, etc. by inserting the game card C1, etc. The number is written on the game card C1 or the like, and information (for example, additional amount information, ball lending use information, storage use information, etc.) is transferred between the card management device 2100 and the hall computer 2200. Control necessary for lending a ball with the game card C1 or the like is performed.
The card unit 800 is disposed adjacent to the gaming machine 10 mainly corresponding to the card unit 800 on a one-to-one basis, and signals and data can be transmitted between the two.

  The prize POS device 3000 performs processing for exchanging with a prize desired by the player based on the number of balls held such as the game card C1. For example, a game shop clerk operates the prize POS device 3000 to play a game. Give a gift to the person. At that time, the prize POS device 3000 exchanges information with the ball management device 2300, and collates the number of balls held such as the game card C1. In addition, when the game card C1 or the like is a membership card, the prize POS device 3000 can exchange the number of balls held for a prize or convert it to the number of stored balls. By converting the number of held balls into the number of stored balls, it becomes possible to use the next day or later under a predetermined condition. Also, the prize POS device 3000 transfers information (for example, prize exchange information, membership card storage information, etc.) to and from the card management apparatus 2100.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game control device 100 transmits a solenoid control signal (solenoid drive signal) to the general electric solenoid 37c of the normal variation winning device 37 and the large winning opening solenoid 38b of the special variation winning device 38, A safe sensor (gate switch 34a, winning port switches 35a to 35n, starting port 1 switch 36a, starting port 2 switch 37a, count switch 38a) that detects a game ball (safe ball) that has won the winning region, enters the winning region. Receive a winning signal for notifying the winning of a game ball.

  In addition, the game control device 100 transmits an effect control command to the effect control device 300. Then, the effect control device 300 transmits a decoration control signal to the decoration devices (the frame decoration device 15, the panel decoration device 42, the board effect device 44, and the frame effect device 45) based on the effect control command from the game control device 100. Or a sound control signal is transmitted to the speakers 19a and 19b, or a display control signal is transmitted to the display device 41.

  In addition, the game control device 100 has a frame opening signal for notifying the S-BOX information collecting terminal 1000 that the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 are opened, a start signal for notifying the start of the variable display game, and a high probability. Probability change / short time signal for notifying the occurrence of a state or a short time state, a normal start gate 34, a general winning port 35, a starting winning port 36, and a prize for notifying the winning of a game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 A ball signal, a special prize signal for notifying the winning of the game ball to the special winning prize opening (special variable prize winning device 38), and the like are transmitted.

In addition, the game control device 100 transmits a special prize signal, a probability change / short time signal, a prize ball signal, etc. to the encapsulated ball control device 200, and notifies the occurrence of a predetermined abnormality from the encapsulated ball control device 200. Receive error control signals, etc.
Here, the encapsulated ball control device 200 is used, for example, when the number of game balls encapsulated in the gaming machine 10 (the number of encapsulated balls) is excessive or insufficient, or when the polishing apparatus 730 does not operate. The error control signal is transmitted to the encapsulated ball control device 200. Then, for example, in response to receiving an error control signal from the enclosed ball control device 200, the game control device 100 transmits a predetermined effect control command to the effect control device 300 to indicate the occurrence of a predetermined abnormality in the speaker 19a. , 19b, the display device 41, and the like.

The encapsulated ball control device 200 receives the ball feed signal from the launch control device 600 and transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control device 600 accordingly. Here, the launch control device 600 outputs a ball feed detection signal from the launch ball detection switch (ball feed sensor) 241 (a game ball sent to the launch position of the hitting ball launch device 600a and fired). Signal) is received, the ball feed signal is transmitted to the enclosed ball control device 200.
In other words, the enclosing ball control device 200 outputs a firing permission signal for outputting a firing permission signal to the firing control means (launch control device 600) that controls the ball launching means (hit ball launching device 600a) capable of launching a game ball. Make a means.

The enclosing ball control device 200 also detects an out detection signal from the out ball detection switch (out sensor) 243 (a signal output when the out ball is detected) and a foul detection from the foul ball detection switch (foul sensor) 242. A signal (a signal output when a foul ball is detected) or the like is received.
Here, in FIG. 7, for the sake of convenience, the ball feed detection signal from the launch ball detection switch (ball feed sensor) 241 is directly input to the launch control device 600. The ball feed detection signal from the feed sensor 241 is configured to be transmitted to the launch control device 600 via the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 as shown in FIG. Note that the ball feed detection signal from the shot ball detection switch (ball feed sensor) 241 may be directly input to the launch control device 600.

The enclosing ball control device 200 also includes a ball lending signal from the ball lending switch 901, a game end signal from the game end switch 902, a rate switching signal from the rate change switch 903, and a stored ball payout signal from the storage ball payout switch 904. A break signal from a break switch (not shown), a ball movement signal from a ball movement switch (not shown), and the like are received.
Here, the ball lending switch 901 is operated when the player receives a ball lending from a ball lending machine such as the card unit 800 among the plurality of operation buttons 20 a provided in the operation display unit 20. For example, a ball lending signal is output when the ball lending button is operated and turned on.
The game end switch 902 is a switch built in a game end button (for example, a button operated when the player ends the game among the plurality of operation buttons 20a included in the operation display unit 20). When the game end button is operated to be turned on, a game end signal is output.

The rate changeover switch 903 is incorporated in a rate changeover button (for example, a button operated when a game clerk or the like switches a rental rate of a game ball among a plurality of operation buttons 20a provided in the operation display unit 20). For example, the switch is configured to output a rate switching signal when the rate switching button is operated to be turned on.
The stored-ball payout switch 904 is used when the player receives payout of a stored-ball payout button (for example, among the plurality of operation buttons 20a included in the operation display unit 20) For example, a switch that is turned on when the stored / paid button is turned on.

A break switch (not shown) is a break button (for example, a button operated when the player takes a break for a certain time (for example, 40 minutes) among the plurality of operation buttons 20a provided in the operation display unit 20). A built-in switch, for example, is configured to output a break signal when the break button is operated and turned on.
A ball movement switch (not shown) is used when the player converts the number of balls to a number of balls that can be fired (described later) among the plurality of operation buttons 20a provided in the operation display unit 20 or the like. Button that is operated when converting the number of balls that can be fired into the number of balls to be held), for example, a configuration that outputs a ball movement switch when the ball movement button is operated and turned on. Has been.

  In the present embodiment, the operation display unit 20 includes a ball lending switch 901, a game end switch 902, a rate switching switch 903, a ball payout switch 904, a break switch (not shown) and a ball moving switch (not shown). Although the switch is incorporated in any of the plurality of operation buttons 20a provided, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least some of these switches include an operation button on the card unit 800, for example. The switch may be a switch built in the button, or may be a switch that is turned on when the player touches a predetermined position on the touch panel (for example, the touch panel 20b2 of the display panel 20b included in the operation display unit 20).

In addition, the enclosing ball control device 200 transmits card rewriting information to the card reader / writer 810 capable of reading data from the game card C1 inserted in the card unit 800 and writing data to the game card C1, Card information (data read from the game card C1) is received from the card reader / writer 810. Here, in FIG. 7, for convenience, the card reader / writer 810 is provided in the gaming machine 10, but in the present embodiment, the card reader / writer 810 is provided in the card unit 800. Note that the card reader / writer 810 may be provided in the gaming machine 10, and in that case, the gaming machine 10 may be provided with a card slot.
In addition, the enclosed ball control device 200 is provided in a display area of the LCD unit 20b1 of the display panel 20b included in the operation display unit 20, and includes a balance display unit 906, a holding ball number display unit 907, a stored ball number display unit 908, a rental A display signal is transmitted to the rate display unit 909 and the like.

Here, the balance display unit 906 displays the balance (remaining frequency) of the game card C1 inserted in the card unit 800 based on the balance display signal from the encapsulated ball control device 200.
Specifically, for example, the balance information (balance information) of the game card C1 is stored in the game hall internal management device 2000 in association with the player ID or the like, and the card reader / writer 810 is stored in the card unit 800. When the game card C1 is inserted, the card information is read out from the game card C1, and the card unit 800 (or the enclosed ball control device 200) may be a player ID included in the card information. Etc. are acquired from the game hall internal management device 2000, and the enclosed ball control device 200 generates a balance display signal based on the balance information and transmits it to the balance display unit 906. Thereby, the balance display unit 906 displays the balance of the game card C1 inserted in the card unit 800.
Note that the balance information (balance information) of the game card C1 may be stored in the game card C1. In this case, the encapsulated ball control device 200 can be configured to generate a balance display signal based on balance information included in the card information from the card reader / writer 810 and transmit the balance display signal to the balance display unit 906, for example.
Further, the balance displayed on the balance display unit 906 may be an amount balance instead of a frequency balance.

The balance displayed in the balance display unit 906 increases, for example, according to the insertion of money into the card unit 800 (payment operation) or the like, and decreases according to the operation of the ball rental button (ball rental operation) or the like. .
Specifically, for example, the card unit 800 (or the enclosed ball control device 200) calculates a balance according to a deposit operation, a ball lending operation, etc., and the enclosed ball control device 200 A balance display signal is generated based on the balance information (balance information) and transmitted to the balance display unit 906. Thereby, the balance displayed on the balance display unit 906 is updated. Further, after calculating the balance, the card unit 800 (or the enclosed ball control device 200) transmits the balance information (balance information) to the game hall internal management device 2000 together with the player ID and the like. To do. As a result, the balance information stored in the game hall internal management device 2000 is updated.
In addition, when the information on the balance of the game card C1 (balance information) is stored in the game card C1, the encapsulated ball control device 200 includes, for example, the card unit 800 (or the enclosed ball control device 200). The calculated balance information (balance information) may be transmitted as card rewrite information to the card reader / writer 810 so that the balance information stored in the game card C1 is rewritten and updated.

The number-of-balls display section 907 is based on the number-of-balls display signal from the encapsulated ball control device 200 and holds the number of balls of the game card C1 inserted in the card unit 800 (that is, the owner of the game card C1 (game Display the number of possessed balls).
Specifically, for example, the information on the number of balls of the game card C1 (number of balls held) is stored in the game hall internal management device 2000 in association with the player ID or the like, and the card unit 800 (or The enclosing ball control device 200 may acquire the number information of the balls corresponding to the player ID included in the card information from the card reader / writer 810 from the game hall internal management device 2000, and control the enclosing ball control. The device 200 generates a ball number display signal based on the ball number information and transmits it to the ball number display unit 907. Thereby, the number of balls possessed by the game card C1 inserted in the card unit 800 is displayed on the number-of-balls display section 907.
Note that the information on the number of balls possessed by the game card C1 (number of balls possessed) may be stored in the game card C1. In this case, the enclosed ball control device 200 is configured to generate a ball number display signal based on the ball number information included in the card information from the card reader / writer 810 and transmit it to the ball number display unit 907, for example. It is also possible.

The number of balls displayed in the number-of-balls display section 907 depends on, for example, the operation of a ball lending button (ball lending operation), the operation of a storage ball payout button (storage ball payout operation), the generation of a winning ball, etc. It increases and decreases according to the game ball launch.
Specifically, for example, the card unit 800 (or the enclosed ball control device 200) may be held in response to a ball lending operation, a storage ball payout operation, a prize ball generation, a game ball launch, or the like. The number of balls is calculated, and the enclosed ball control device 200 generates a number-of-ball display signal based on the information on the number of balls (number of balls held) and transmits it to the number-of-ball display section 907. As a result, the number of balls displayed in the number of balls held display section 907 is updated. Further, after calculating the number of balls, the card unit 800 (or the encapsulated ball control device 200) calculates the number of balls held (number of balls held information) together with the player ID and the like at the game hall. It transmits to the internal management device 2000. Thereby, the number-of-balls information stored in the game hall internal management device 2000 is updated.
In addition, when the information on the number of balls held (game ball number information) of the game card C1 is stored in the game card C1, the enclosed ball control device 200, for example, the card unit 800 (or the enclosed ball control). The information on the number of balls held (the number of balls held) calculated by the apparatus 200) is transmitted to the card reader / writer 810 as card rewrite information, and the number of balls held stored in the game card C1 is rewritten and updated. It is also possible to configure.

Based on the stored number display signal from the enclosed ball control device 200, the stored number display unit 908 stores the number of stored balls of the game card C1 inserted in the card unit 800 (that is, the owner of the game card C1 (game The number of stored balls).
Specifically, for example, information on the number of stored balls of the game card C1 (stored number information) is stored in the game hall internal management device 2000 in association with the player ID or the like, and the card unit 800 (or The enclosing ball control device 200 may obtain the stored ball number information corresponding to the player ID included in the card information from the card reader / writer 810 from the game hall internal management device 2000, and control the enclosing ball control. The device 200 generates a stored number display signal based on the stored number information and transmits it to the stored number display unit 908. As a result, the number of balls stored in the game card C1 inserted in the card unit 800 is displayed on the number-of-balls display section 908.
The information on the number of stored balls of the game card C1 (stored ball number information) may be stored in the game card C1. In this case, the enclosed ball control device 200 is configured to generate a stored ball number display signal based on the stored ball number information included in the card information from the card reader / writer 810 and transmit it to the stored ball number display unit 908, for example. It is also possible.

The number of stored balls displayed in the stored-ball number display unit 908 decreases in accordance with, for example, an operation of a stored-ball payout button (stored-ball payout operation) or the like.
Specifically, for example, the card unit 800 (or the enclosed ball control device 200) calculates the number of stored balls according to a stored ball payout operation or the like. Based on the stored number information (stored number information), a stored number display signal is generated and transmitted to the stored number display unit 908. As a result, the number of stored balls displayed in the stored ball number display unit 908 is updated. Further, the card unit 800 (or the enclosed ball control device 200) calculates the number of stored balls, and then stores the information on the number of stored balls (stored number information) together with the player ID and the like at the game hall. It transmits to the internal management device 2000. Thereby, the number-of-balls information stored in the game hall internal management device 2000 is updated.
In addition, when the information on the number of stored balls of the game card C1 (stored ball number information) is stored in the game card C1, the encapsulated ball control device 200, for example, the card unit 800 (or the enclosed ball control). The information on the number of stored balls (stored number information) calculated by the device 200) is transmitted to the card reader / writer 810 as the card rewrite information so that the stored number information stored in the game card C1 is rewritten and updated. It is also possible to configure.

The lending rate display unit 909 displays the lending rate of gaming balls in the gaming machine 10, the number of possessed balls added by the lending operation, and the like based on the rate display signal from the enclosed ball control device 200.
In the present embodiment, a balance display unit 906, a number-of-balls display unit 907, a number-of-balls display unit 908, and a lending rate display unit 909 are provided in the display area of the LCD unit 20b1 of the display panel 20b included in the operation display unit 20. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a display unit is provided in the card unit 800, and at least a part of the display units 906, 907, 908, and 909 is provided in the display area of the display unit. It is also possible to configure as described above. Further, at least a part of the display units 906, 907, 908, and 909 is not provided in one display area, and may be independent of each other.
In this embodiment, the balance information, the number-of-balls information, and the number-of-balls information are stored in the game card C1, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the number information is stored in the game hall internal management device 2000, the information may not be stored in the game card C1.

  Further, the enclosing ball control device 200 notifies the S-BOX information collecting terminal 1000 of the rate switching signal from the rate switching switch 903 and the card insertion information (in order that the game card C1 is inserted in the card unit 800). ), A collection signal (a signal for notifying that the number of game balls collected from the out port 39 has reached a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment)), a ball rental signal from the ball rental switch 901 , A stored ball payout signal or the like from the stored ball payout switch 904 is transmitted.

Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 11 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 milliseconds).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the gaming machine 10 is turned on.
In this main process, as shown in FIG. 9, first, a process for prohibiting interruption (step S1) is performed, and then a CPU initialization process (step S2) for initializing the CPU is performed.
Next, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or an EEPROM is permitted (step S3), and OFF data for outputting no output to all output ports is output (step S4).

Next, a communication line with the encapsulated sphere control board (encapsulated sphere control device 200) is confirmed, and it is determined whether the communication line is NG (step S5). That is, it is determined whether or not normal communication with the encapsulated ball control device 200 is not possible.
When it is determined in step S5 that the communication line with the encapsulated ball control device 200 is NG (step S5; Yes), that is, when communication with the encapsulated ball control device 200 cannot be performed normally, the process of step S40 in FIG. Transition to processing.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5 that the communication line with the enclosed ball control device 200 is OK (step S5; No), that is, if the communication with the enclosed ball control device 200 can be performed normally, an effect control board ( It is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred during standby (waiting) for the start of the production control device 300) (step S6).
If it is determined in step S6 that a power failure has occurred during the wait (step S6; Yes), the process proceeds to step S40 in FIG.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6 that a power failure has not occurred during the wait (step S6; No), a predetermined wait for waiting for the effect control board (effect control device 300) to start normally. It is determined whether time has passed (step S7).
If it is determined in step S7 that the wait time has not elapsed (step S7; No), the process returns to step S5. As a result, when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the game control device 100 starts up first and sends the command to the effect control device 300 before the effect control device 300 starts up, and the effect control device 300 misses the command. Can be avoided.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7 that the wait time has elapsed (step S7; Yes), it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is ON (step S8).
If it is determined in step S8 that the initialization switch is ON (step S8; Yes), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. 10 and if it is determined that the initialization switch is OFF (step In S8; No), it is checked whether the values of the power failure inspection areas 1 and 2 provided in the RWM are all normal power failure inspection area check data (step S9). It is determined whether or not all are normal (step S10).

If it is determined in step S10 that it is not normal (step S10; No), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. 10, and if it is determined that it is normal (step S10; Yes), the checksum of the RWM Is calculated (step S11), and the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum when the power is turned off (step S12), and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the checksum when the power is turned off. (Step S13).
If it is determined in step S13 that they do not match (step S13; No), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. 10, initialization processing is performed, and if it is determined that they match (step S13; Yes). Shifts to the process in step S14 of FIG.

In step S14 of FIG. 10, a process for clearing all power failure inspection areas is performed. Then, the checksum area is cleared (step S15), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S16).
Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S17).
If it is determined in step S17 that the state is not a high probability state (step S17; No), the process proceeds to step S20. If it is determined that the state is a high probability state (step S17; Yes), a high probability notification is performed. Processing for saving ON information in the flag area (step S18), for example, processing for saving ON data for turning on (lighting up) the high-probability notification LED (high probability state display unit) provided in the collective display device 50 in the segment area (step S18) After performing S19), the process proceeds to step S20.
In step S20, a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to a special figure game process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the process proceeds to step S26.

  Further, when jumping from step S8, S10, S13 to step S21, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared. Then, a process of clearing all stack areas after the access-prohibited area (step S22), a process of saving the initial value at power-on in the area to be initialized (step S23), and external information (security signal) regarding RWM clear A process of saving the time value (output timer initial value) of the output period in the security signal control timer area (step S24), and a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 (step S25) Proceed to S26.

  In step S26, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

Next, processing for starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S27). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit.
Next, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers that determine the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number) 2) As an initial value (start value) of a random number for determining a normal hit (per random number), it is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S28), and an interrupt is permitted (step S29). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Next, initial value random number update processing (step S30) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

Next, the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S31), and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S32). ).
If it is determined in step S32 that the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S32; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S30). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S30) (step S29), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed preferentially. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S30 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process, and when such a method is adopted, both initial values are updated. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

If it is determined in step S32 that the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S32; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S31. Determination is made (step S33).
If it is determined in step S33 that the process has not been continued (step S33; No), the process returns to step S32 to repeatedly determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (loop process).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S33 that it is continuing (step S33; Yes), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S34), all output ports The process of outputting OFF data to (step S35).

Next, processing for saving the power failure inspection region check data 1 in the power failure inspection region 1 (step S36) and processing for saving the power failure inspection region check data 2 in the power failure inspection region 2 (step S37) are performed.
Next, a process for calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S38), a process for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S39), and a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S40) are performed. After that, it waits for the power supply of the gaming machine 10 to be cut off. As described above, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power interruption is calculated, so that the information stored in the RWM before the power interruption of the gaming machine 10 due to the power failure is properly backed up. It can be determined whether or not the gaming machine 10 is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 11 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first performs a register saving process (step S51) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.
Next, input processing from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S52) I do.
Next, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, ordinary electric power SOL37c) or the like is performed.

Next, a command transmission process (step S54) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the encapsulated ball control device 200, etc., and a card unit connection confirmation process (for confirming the connection with the card unit 800) Step S55), random number update process 1 (step S56), and random number update process 2 (step S57) are performed.
Next, the enclosing ball control device 200 is caused to perform switch monitoring processing (step S58), error monitoring processing (step S59), and firing permission signal editing processing (step S60).

Next, the communication line with the card unit 800 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the communication line is OK (step S61). That is, it is determined whether or not normal communication with the card unit 800 is possible.
If it is determined in step S61 that the communication line with the card unit 800 is NG (step S61; No), that is, if communication with the card unit 800 cannot be performed normally, the process proceeds to step S69.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S61 that the communication line with the card unit 800 is OK (step S61; Yes), that is, when the communication with the card unit 800 can be performed normally, the encapsulated ball control device 200 receives the ball. A feed control process (step S62), an operation panel monitoring control process (step S63) for monitoring whether or not the operation button 20a included in the operation display unit 20 is pressed, a card unit reception for analyzing a signal from the card unit 800, etc. Analysis processing (step S64) is performed.

Next, it is determined whether payment is being made or a break is in progress (step S65).
Here, as described above, the gaming machine 10 (or the card unit 800) has a game end button (settlement) that is operated when the player finishes the game (when the player wants to settle the game result). Button) and a break button that is operated when the player wants a break for a certain time.
When the player presses the game end button, a game card C1 in which valuable value information (balance information) relating to the valuable value possessed by the player, information on the number of balls possessed by the player, etc. is recorded as a card unit. It is discharged from 800. When the player wants to settle the balance (remaining amount), the player takes the discharged game card C1 to the card settlement machine (not shown) and inserts it, thereby returning the remaining amount. In addition, when the player wants to settle the number of held balls (exchanging prizes), the player takes the discharged game card C1 to the prize POS device 3000 and corresponds to the number of held balls, for example, by operation of a store clerk at the game hall Can be exchanged for prizes. If the game card C1 is a membership card, the number of balls held can be converted into the number of balls stored.
When the player presses the break button, for example, the game card C1 in which break information is recorded is discharged from the card unit 800. During the break, the gaming machine is in an unplayable state.

If it is determined in step S65 that the account is being settled or resting (step S65; Yes), the process proceeds to step S69.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S65 that the payment is not being made or is not taking a break (step S65; No), the special prize game process (step S66) for performing a process related to the special figure change display game (step S66). S67), a general game process (step S68) for performing a process related to the general map display game is performed.

Next, segment LED editing processing (step S69) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and that drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display game and various information related to the game to display desired contents is performed and enclosed. The ball controller 200 is caused to perform a polishing motor control process (step S70).
Next, a magnetic error monitoring process (step S71) in which detection signals from the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 are checked to determine whether there is an abnormality, and external information that sets signals to be output to various external devices to the output buffer Edit processing (step S72) is performed.
Next, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S73), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S74), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S75) To end the timer interrupt process.

[Switch monitoring processing]
Next, details of the switch monitoring process (step S58) in the above-described timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the switch monitoring process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 of the encapsulated ball control device 200 first performs a firing ball detection switch monitoring process. In the shot ball detection switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not a shot ball detection switch (ball feed sensor) 241 that detects a game ball that is sent to the shot position of the hit ball launching device 600a and fired is on (ON). Step S101).

When it is determined in step S101 that the firing ball detection switch 241 is on (step S101; Yes), that is, when a detection signal (ball feed detection signal (see FIG. 7)) is received from the firing ball detection switch 241. Is a process of updating the number of balls held in the ball number storage area such as a RAM in the enclosed ball control device 200 (in this embodiment, the number of balls that can be fired (described later)) by -1 (step S102). ), A process of updating +1 the number of board balls (the number of game balls in the game area 32) stored in the board ball number storage area such as RAM in the enclosed ball control device 200 (step S103), The process proceeds to the foul ball detection switch monitoring process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S101 that the firing ball detection switch 241 is not on (step S101; No), the process of steps S102 and S103 is skipped and the process proceeds to a foul ball detection switch monitoring process.

In the foul ball detection switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not a foul ball detection switch (foul sensor) 242 for detecting a foul ball is on (step S104).
When it is determined in step S104 that the foul sphere detection switch 242 is on (step S104; Yes), that is, when a detection signal (foul detection signal (see FIG. 7)) from the foul sphere detection switch 242 is received. Is a process of updating the number of balls held in the holding ball number storage area (in this embodiment, the number of balls that can be fired (described later)) by 1 (step S105), and is stored in the board ball number storage area A process of updating the number of board spheres by -1 (step S106) is performed, and the process proceeds to an out-sphere detection switch monitoring process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the foul sphere detection switch 242 is not on (step S104; No), the process of steps S105 and S106 is skipped and the process proceeds to an out sphere detection switch monitoring process.

In the out sphere detection switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not an out sphere detection switch (out sensor) 243 for detecting an out sphere is on (step S107).
If it is determined in step S107 that the out ball detection switch 243 is not on (step S107; No), the switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S107 that the out sphere detection switch 243 is on (step S107; Yes), that is, a detection signal (out detection signal (see FIG. 7)) is received from the out sphere detection switch 243. In this case, the number of outs stored in the number-of-outs storage area is determined by performing a process of updating the number of outs stored in the number-of-outs storage area such as RAM in the enclosed ball control device 200 by 1 (step S108). It is determined whether or not there is a predetermined number (10 in the present embodiment) or more (step S109).

If it is determined in step S109 that the number of outs is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S109; Yes), the number-of-outs signal output stored in the number-of-outs signal output count storage area such as the RAM in the enclosed ball control device 200 is output. After performing the process of updating the number of times by 1 (step S110) and the process of clearing the out number stored in the out number storage area to 0 (step S111), the number of board balls stored in the board ball number storage area -1 Update processing (step S112) is performed, and the switch monitoring process is terminated. Here, for example, every time the enclosing ball control device 200 updates the out number signal output count stored in the out number signal output count storage area by +1, it is output to the S-BOX information collection terminal 1000 at a predetermined timing. A number signal (collection signal (see FIG. 7)) is transmitted. In this way, by configuring the out number signal to be transmitted whenever the out number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), the out number signal is transmitted every time the out number is updated by +1. It becomes possible to reduce the processing load. Note that an out number signal may be transmitted every time the out number is updated by +1.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S109 that the number of outs is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S109; No), the processing of steps S110 and S111 is skipped and the number of board balls stored in the board ball number storage area. -1 update processing (step S112) is performed, and the switch monitoring processing is terminated.

[Error monitoring processing]
Next, details of the error monitoring process (step S59) in the above-described timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the error monitoring process, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 211 of the encapsulated ball control device 200 performs an error release switch monitoring process (step S201), an encapsulated ball number monitoring process (step S202), and a grape error. A monitoring process (step S203) is performed.

[Error release switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the error release switch monitoring process (step S201) in the above-described error monitoring process (FIG. 13) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the error release switch monitoring process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 of the enclosed ball control device 200 first determines whether or not the error release switch is on (step S211). Here, the error release switch is a switch built in an error release button (a button operated by a game shop clerk or the like when canceling an error related to the enclosed ball, etc.), for example, a power switch of the gaming machine 10 It is provided in the vicinity. Alternatively, the error release switch may be, for example, a switch that is turned on when a key is inserted into the keyhole 17 and rotated in a predetermined direction.

If it is determined in step S211 that the error release switch is not on (step S211; No), the error release switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211 that the error release switch is on (step S211; Yes), whether the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 has changed from the closed state to the open state, and then has been closed again. It is determined whether or not (step S212). Here, for example, when the game control device 100 determines that the front frame 12 is opened based on a signal from the game frame open detection switch 64 provided in the front frame 12 or the like, When it is determined that the front frame 12 is closed, the front frame closing information is transmitted to the enclosing ball control device 200, and based on the signal from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 13 or the like, the glass frame When it is determined that the glass frame 13 is opened, the glass frame opening information is transmitted to the enclosing ball control device 200. When the glass frame 13 is determined to be closed, the glass frame closing information is transmitted. And the enclosure ball control apparatus 200 memorize | stores these information in frame state storage areas, such as RAM in the said enclosure ball control apparatus 200, for example, Based on the information memorize | stored in the frame state storage area, It is configured to determine whether or not the state of the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 is closed → open → closed.

When it is determined in step S212 that the state of the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 is not closed → open → closed (step S212; No), that is, information on closed → open → close is stored in the frame state storage area. If not, the error release switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S212 that the state of the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 is closed → open → closed (step S212; Yes), that is, information of closed → open → close is stored in the frame state storage area. If it is, the information of the close → open → close is cleared (step S213), and a predetermined wait time for waiting for all the board balls (game balls in the game area 32) to fall It is determined whether or not it has elapsed (step S214). Here, even if it is determined in step S212 that the state of the front frame 12 is closed → open → closed, the state of the glass frame 13 remains open, or the state of the glass frame 13 is closed. → If the front frame 12 remains open even if it is determined that it is open → closed, the state of the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 is not closed → open → closed. The determination is made (step S212; No). That is, when it is determined that the state of the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 is closed → open → closed, and the state (current state) of the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 is the closed state, in step S212. The front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 is determined to be closed → open → closed.

If it is determined in step S214 that the wait time has not elapsed (step S214; No), the process of step S214 is performed again.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S214 that the wait time has elapsed (step S214; Yes), the number of board balls stored in the board ball number storage area is cleared to 0 (step S215).
Here, the number of board balls stored in the board ball number storage area is determined when a game ball sent to the launch position and launched is detected, as shown in the switch monitoring process (see FIG. 12). +1 is updated, and -1 is updated when a foul sphere, an out sphere, or a safe sphere is detected. For example, when the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 are opened while there is a game ball in the game area 32, the game ball (encapsulated ball) may be discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 10. If a game ball is discharged outside the gaming machine 10, the discharged game ball is not detected as a foul ball, an out ball, or a safe ball, so it is stored in the board ball number storage area. In a game that is not negatively updated and the game is restarted after the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 is changed from the open state to the closed state, the number of board balls stored in the board surface ball storage area is The actual number of board balls will not match. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the state of the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 is closed → open → closed (that is, the game is resumed with a part of the enclosed ball being discharged outside the gaming machine 10). Waiting for all of the game balls in the game area 32 (game balls counted as board balls not discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 10) to fall. (I.e., after waiting for all to be detected as out-balls or safe balls), the number of board spheres stored in the board sphere number storage area is cleared to zero. Thereby, even if a part of the enclosed ball is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 10 by opening the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13, the game to be resumed thereafter is stored in the board ball number storage area. It can be executed in a state in which the number of board balls present matches the actual number of board balls.

  Next, a polishing motor operation timer is set to operate the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 for a predetermined time (step S216), and the error release switch monitoring process is terminated. As a result, the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 that has been stopped with the opening of the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 operates for a certain period of time, so that the game balls remaining in the polishing apparatus 730 can be discharged from the polishing apparatus 730. it can.

[Encapsulated ball number monitoring process]
Next, details of the enclosed ball number monitoring process (step S202) in the error monitoring process (FIG. 13) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the enclosing ball number monitoring process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 of the enclosing ball control device 200 first has a board surface ball number stored in the board surface ball number storage area of less than 0. Whether or not (step S221). Here, as described above, the number of board balls stored in the board ball number storage area is updated by +1 when a game ball sent to the launch position and fired is detected, and a foul ball, out ball, -1 is updated when a safe sphere is detected. Therefore, when the total number of foul balls, out balls, and safe balls is larger than the number of game balls to be fired, specifically, for example, the game area 32 without opening the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13. When a fraud such as addition of a game ball (encapsulated ball) occurs, the number of board balls stored in the board ball number storage area becomes less than zero.

If it is determined in step S221 that the number of board spheres stored in the board sphere number storage area is less than 0 (step S221; Yes), that is, if an encapsulated sphere is added by fraud, etc. The excessive number error flag is set (step S222), and it is determined whether or not the enclosed ball number confirmation request flag is set (step S224).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S221 that the number of board balls stored in the board ball number storage area is not less than 0 (step S221; No), the excess ball number error flag is cleared (step S223). Then, it is determined whether or not the enclosing ball number confirmation request flag is set (step S224).

If it is determined in step S224 that the enclosing ball number confirmation request flag is not set (step S224; No), the enclosing ball number monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S224 that the enclosed ball number confirmation request flag is set (step S224; Yes), the enclosed ball number confirmation request flag is cleared (step S225). Here, the enclosing ball number confirmation request flag has a predetermined timing (for example, timing when the gaming machine 10 is turned on (if the grinding motor operation timer is set when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the timer indicates the time). The timing of the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13) may be changed from the open state to the closed state (the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13)). When the polishing motor operation timer is set when it is in the closed state, it may be the timing when the timer has timed up.) In step S216 of the error release switch monitoring process (see FIG. 14), etc. It is set at the timing when the polishing motor operation timer is up.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the enclosed ball detection 1 switch (minimum enclosed ball number detection switch) 244 is on (step S226). Here, the enclosed ball detection 1 switch 244 is a game ball detecting means for detecting a waiting game ball, and is provided at a predetermined position of the standby channel, and the number of waiting game balls in the standby channel is determined. It is a sensor for detecting that there is no shortage. The case where the number of waiting game balls is insufficient means, for example, that the enclosed ball is stagnating in the game area 32 or the circulation path (including the standby flow path), or the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 This is the case when the encapsulated ball is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 10 by opening or the like.

  If it is determined in step S226 that the enclosed ball detection 1 switch 244 is on (step S226; Yes), that is, if the number of waiting game balls is not short, the enclosed ball detection 2 switch (maximum It is determined whether or not the encapsulated ball number detection switch) 245 is on (on state for a specified time or more) (step S227). Here, the enclosed ball detection 2 switch 245 is a game ball detection means for detecting a waiting game ball, and is provided at a predetermined position of the standby channel (a position farther from the launch position than the enclosed ball detection 1 switch 244). Thus, it is a sensor for detecting that the number of waiting game balls in the standby flow path is excessive. The case where the number of waiting game balls becomes excessive is, for example, a case where encapsulated balls are added by fraud.

If it is determined in step S227 that the enclosed ball detection 2 switch 245 is on (step S227; Yes), that is, if the number of waiting game balls is excessive, the number of enclosed balls is excessive. Judgment is made, the enclosing ball number excess error flag is set (step S228), and the enclosing ball number monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S227 that the enclosed ball detection 2 switch 245 is not on (step S227; No), that is, if the number of waiting game balls is not excessive, the number of enclosed balls is normal ( It is determined that the number of encapsulated balls is within an appropriate range), flags other than the encapsulated ball number excess error flag set in step S222 are cleared (step S229), and the encapsulated ball number monitoring process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S226 that the enclosed ball detection 1 switch 244 is not on (step S226; No), that is, if the number of waiting game balls is insufficient, the enclosed ball detection 2 switch ( It is determined whether or not the maximum enclosed ball number detection switch 245 is on (on state for a predetermined time or more) (step S230).
If it is determined in step S230 that the enclosing ball detection 2 switch 245 is on (step S230; Yes), the enclosing ball detection 2 switch 245 detects a waiting game ball, but the enclosing ball detection Since it was not detected by the enclosed sphere detection 1 switch (minimum enclosed sphere number detection switch) 244 provided closer to the launch position than the sphere detection 2 switch 245, an abnormality such as a clogged standby channel has occurred. Is determined, the enclosed ball path abnormality error flag is set (step S231), and the enclosed ball number monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S230 that the enclosing ball detection 2 switch 245 is not on (step S230; No), it is determined that the enclosing ball number is insufficient, and the enclosing ball number insufficient error flag is set. (Step S232), the enclosed ball number monitoring process is terminated.

In other words, the front frame opening detection switch 63 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 have the front frame 12 (having an opening corresponding to the gaming area 32, and a transparent member (cover glass 13 a in the opening so as to cover the front of the gaming area 32). ) Is attached and constitutes a door opening / closing detection means for detecting opening / closing of a transparent member holding frame (including the glass frame 13) that can be opened and closed.
In addition, the circulation path (not shown) is arranged in the game area 32, and a winning opening (a general starting gate 34, a general winning opening 35, a starting winning opening 36, an ordinary variation winning apparatus 37, A special variable winning device 38), an out port 39 that is arranged at the lower end of the game area 32 and receives a game ball that has not won the winning port, a game ball that has won the winning port, and a game ball that has entered the out port 39 And a ball guide passage (not shown) for collecting and guiding the game ball to a ball launching unit (hit ball launching device 600a) capable of launching the game ball based on an operation of the launch operation unit (launch operation handle 16). The ball guide passage includes a standby flow path (not shown) for waiting for a game ball sent to the ball launching means (hit ball launching device 600a), and detects a waiting game ball in the standby flow path. Game ball detecting means (encapsulated ball detection 1 switch 244, encapsulated ball detection 2 switch 245) is provided.
In addition, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 of the encapsulated ball control device 200 serves as encapsulated ball number confirmation means for confirming whether or not a predetermined number of game balls are encapsulated in the gaming machine 10. Specifically, the enclosed ball number confirmation unit (encapsulated ball control device 200) is configured to detect when the enclosed ball number confirmation request flag is set, that is, when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, or when the door opening / closing detection unit ( When the front frame opening detection switch 63 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 detect the closing from the opening of the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13), the game ball detection means (encapsulated ball detection 1 switch 244, encapsulated ball detection 2). The number of encapsulated balls is confirmed based on the detection information of the switch 245).

  In this embodiment, the number of game balls waiting in the standby flow path is insufficient as a sensor for detecting an excess or shortage of the number of game balls (number of encapsulated balls) enclosed in the gaming machine 10. Enclosed ball detection 1 switch (minimum encapsulated ball number detection switch) 244 for detecting that there is not, and an enclosed ball detection 2 switch (maximum encapsulated ball for detecting that the number of game balls waiting in the standby flow path is excessive) Number detection switch) 245, but is not limited to this. For example, a switch for detecting that the number of waiting game balls in the standby flow path is not 0 may be provided. Good.

[Grape error monitoring processing]
Next, details of the grape error monitoring process (step S203) in the error monitoring process (FIG. 13) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the grape error monitoring process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 of the enclosed ball control device 200 first determines whether or not the polishing motor operation timer is not 0 (step S241). Here, in addition to being set in step S216 of the error release switch monitoring process (see FIG. 14), the polishing motor operation timer is also set when a game ball is sent to the polishing apparatus 730. Specifically, a switch (sensor) for detecting a game ball is provided at the entrance of the polishing apparatus 730, and when the enclosing ball control apparatus 200 receives a detection signal from the switch, the polishing motor operation timer And the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 is operated for a certain period of time.

If it is determined in step S241 that the polishing motor operation timer is not 0 (step S241; Yes), that is, if the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 is operating, the grape error monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S241 that the polishing motor operation timer is 0 (step S241; No), that is, when the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 is not operating, it is stored in the board surface ball number storage area. It is determined whether or not the number of surface balls is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (10 in the present embodiment) (step S242). That is, the number of board surface balls is determined by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 of the enclosed ball control device 200 for determining whether or not the number of game balls in the game area 32 (the number of board surfaces) is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. Make a means.

If it is determined in step S242 that the number of board balls is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S242; No), the grape error monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S242 that the number of board balls is greater than or equal to the predetermined number (step S242; Yes), that is, the ball has not been returned to the circulation path despite being launched into the game area 32 (out ball or safe If the number of game balls (not detected as balls) is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the game balls are stagnating in the game area 32, such as stacked in a grape shape around the direction change member in the game area 32 A grape error flag indicating that the image is being processed is set (step S243).

  Next, a grape error command is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) via the game control device 100 (step S244), and the grape error monitoring process is terminated. Specifically, for example, when the enclosing ball control device 200 transmits a grape error command as an error control signal to the game control device 100 and receives the grape error command, the game control device 100 controls the effect control device 300 to effect control. This grape error command is transmitted as a command. When the production control device 300 receives the grape error command, the display device 41, the speakers 19a, 19b, and the like indicate that a predetermined abnormality (in this case, a stagnation of the game ball in the game area 32) has occurred. It is comprised so that it may alert | report. That is, in the case of the present embodiment, the display device 41 and the speakers 19a and 19b are configured such that the number of game balls (number of board balls) in the game area 32 is determined by the board surface ball number judging means (encapsulated ball controller 200). When it is determined as above, a ball clogging informing means for informing the occurrence of a ball clogging in the game area 32 is provided.

[Launch permission signal editing process]
Next, details of the firing permission signal editing process (step S60) in the above-described timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the firing permission signal editing process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 of the enclosed ball control device 200 first determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is connected to the card unit 800 ( Step S301).

If it is determined in step S301 that the gaming machine 10 is not connected to the card unit 800 (step S301; No), the gaming machine 10 cannot be used in the game (for example, the gaming machine 10 is not in the game hall). Therefore, the firing permission signal off data is set (step S313), and the firing permission signal editing process is terminated. As a result, transmission of the firing permission signal from the encapsulated ball control device 200 to the firing control device 600 (see FIG. 7) is prohibited.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S301 that the gaming machine 10 is connected to the card unit 800 (step S301; Yes), the power-on forced firing timer is updated (subtraction based on the interrupt cycle (for example, − 4 ms update)) (step S302), it is determined whether the power-on forced firing timer is not 0 (step S303). Here, the power-on forced firing timer is configured to be set when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. Therefore, if the firing permission signal editing process is the first several times after the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on (may be once or multiple times), If it is determined that the power-on forced firing timer is not 0, and the firing permission signal editing process is a firing permission signal editing process other than the first several firing permission signal editing processes after powering on the gaming machine 10, It is determined that the forced firing timer at power-on is zero.

If it is determined in step S303 that the forced firing timer at power-on is not 0 (step S303; Yes), that is, the launch permission signal editing process is performed for the first several times after the game machine 10 is powered on. If it is an editing process, the firing permission signal on data is set (step S312), and the firing permission signal editing process is terminated. As a result, the transmission of the firing permission signal from the encapsulated ball control device 200 to the firing control device 600 (see FIG. 7) is permitted.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the power-on forced firing timer is 0 (step S303; No), that is, the launch permission signal editing process is performed for the first several times after the gaming machine 10 is powered on. In the case of a firing permission signal editing process other than the firing permission signal editing process, the number of balls held in the number-of-balls storage area (in this embodiment, the number of balls that can be fired (described later)) is zero. Whether or not (step S304).

If it is determined in step S304 that the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area (in this embodiment, the number of balls that can be fired (described later)) is 0 (step S304; Yes), step When the process proceeds to S313 and it is determined that the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area (in this embodiment, the number of balls that can be fired (described later)) is not 0 (step S304; No) Then, it is determined whether the account is being settled or resting (step S305).
If it is determined in step S305 that the account is being settled or resting (step S305; Yes), the process proceeds to step S313, and if it is determined that the account is not being settled or not resting (step S305; No). Then, it is determined whether or not an enclosed ball number shortage error is occurring (step S306).

If it is determined in step S306 that an encapsulated ball number shortage error is not occurring (step S306; No), that is, if the encapsulated ball number shortage error flag is not set, an encapsulated ball number excess error is occurring. It is determined whether or not there is (step S307).
If it is determined in step S307 that an encapsulated sphere number excess error is not occurring (step S307; No), that is, if the encapsulated sphere number excess error flag is not set, an encapsulated sphere path error is occurring. It is determined whether or not there is (step S308).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S306 that an encapsulated ball number shortage error is occurring (step S306; Yes), that is, if the encapsulated ball number shortage error flag is set, or in step S307, the number of encapsulated balls is determined. If it is determined that an excessive error is occurring (step S307; Yes), that is, if the encapsulated ball number excessive error flag is set, the process proceeds to step S313.
That is, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 of the enclosed ball control device 200 is based on the confirmation information (enclosed ball number insufficient error flag or enclosed ball number excess error flag) of the enclosed ball number confirmation means (encapsulated ball control device 200). Thus, the enclosing ball number judging means for judging whether or not there is an abnormality in the enclosing ball number is provided.
Further, when the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 of the enclosed ball control device 200 determines that the enclosed ball number is abnormal by the enclosed ball number judging means (encapsulated ball control device 200), the ball launching means (hit ball) A launch prohibiting means for prohibiting the launch of the game ball by the launch device 600a) is provided.

If the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 of the encapsulated ball control apparatus 200 determines that an encapsulated ball number shortage error or an encapsulated ball number excess error is occurring, the encapsulated ball number is excessive or insufficient. It is also possible to display on the display panel 20b of the operation display unit 20 or the error display LED 23 to notify that the operation has been performed. In addition, when the enclosed ball control device 200 transmits an enclosed ball number error command as an error control signal to the game control device 100 and receives the enclosed ball number error command, the game control device 100 sends an effect control command to the effect control device 300. Is configured to transmit this enclosed ball number error command. Then, when the production control device 300 receives the enclosed ball number error command, the speakers 19a, 19b, the display device 41, and the like notify that a predetermined abnormality (in this case, the number of enclosed balls is excessive or insufficient) has occurred. It is also possible to configure as described above.
That is, in this case, the display panel 20b, the error display LED 23, the display device 41, and the speakers 19a and 19b of the operation display unit 20 determine that there is an abnormality in the number of encapsulated balls by the encapsulated ball number determining means (encapsulated ball control device 200). If it is, an abnormality notification means for notifying the abnormality is provided.

  If it is determined in step S308 that an enclosed sphere path abnormality error is occurring (step S308; Yes), that is, if the enclosed sphere path abnormality error flag is set, the process proceeds to step S313. If it is determined that the enclosed ball path abnormality error is not occurring (step S308; No), that is, if the enclosed ball path abnormality error flag is not set, is the front frame (glass frame 13) open? It is determined whether or not (step S309).

If it is determined in step S309 that the front frame (glass frame 13) is not open (step S309; No), that is, if the state of the glass frame 13 (current state) is closed, a game frame ( It is determined whether or not the front frame 12) is open (step S310).
If it is determined in step S310 that the game frame (front frame 12) is not open (step S310; No), that is, if the state of the front frame 12 (current state) is closed, an illegal act is performed. It is determined whether or not it is occurring (step S311).

On the other hand, when it determines with the front frame (glass frame 13) being open | released by step S309 (step S309; Yes), ie, when the state (current state) of the glass frame 13 is an open state, or step If it is determined in S310 that the game frame (front frame 12) is open (step S310; Yes), that is, if the state of the front frame 12 (current state) is open, step S313 is performed. Transition to processing.
In other words, the launch prohibiting means (encapsulated ball control device 200) detects when the door opening / closing detection means (front frame opening detection switch 63, game frame opening detection switch 64) detects the opening of the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13). The ball launching means (the hitting ball launching device 600a) is configured to prohibit the launching of a game ball.
That is, the launch prohibiting means (encapsulated ball control device 200) is configured to release frame information (front frame opening information, glass) transmitted from the game control means (game control device 100) when the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13) is opened. In response to the reception of the (frame opening information), the emission permission signal output means (encapsulated ball control device 200) prohibits the output of the emission permission signal.

If it is determined in step S311 that an illegal act is occurring (step S311; Yes), the process proceeds to step S313.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311 that an illegal act is not occurring (step S311; No), the firing permission signal on data is set (step S312), and the firing permission signal editing process is terminated. As a result, the transmission of the firing permission signal from the encapsulated ball control device 200 to the firing control device 600 (see FIG. 7) is permitted.
Here, for example, if the game control device 100 determines that an illegal act has been made based on signals from the magnetic sensor switch 61 for detecting fraud, the vibration sensor switch 62, or the like, the illegal act information is included in the enclosing ball control device 200. Configured to send to. The encapsulated ball control device 200 stores this information in an illegal act storage area such as a RAM in the enclosed ball control apparatus 200, for example, and based on the information stored in the illegal act storage area, It is configured to determine whether an action is occurring.
Further, when the firing permission signal ON data is set, whether or not there is a game ball at the launch position (that is, when the OFF data of the ball feed solenoid 650 is set (ball feed described later) Even in the control process (see step S407 in FIG. 18), the ON data of the ball feed solenoid 650 is set (even if the ball feed control process (see step S408 in FIG. 18 described later) is set). The launcher is configured to move if the player is in the form of a strike (ie, if the player is twisting the firing handle 16).

[Ball feed control processing]
Next, details of the ball feed control process (step S62) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the ball feed control process, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 211 of the encapsulated ball control device 200 first determines whether or not the power-on forced firing timer is not 0 (step S401). .

When it is determined in step S401 that the power-on forced firing timer is not 0 (step S401; Yes), that is, the ball feeding control process is the first several times of ball feeding control process after the gaming machine 10 is powered on. Is set to OFF data of the ball feed solenoid 650 included in the firing control device 600 (step S407), and the ball feed control process is terminated. As a result, the operation of the ball feed solenoid 650 is prohibited. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the power-on forced firing timer is not 0, the firing permission signal on data is set (see step S312 of the aforementioned firing permission signal editing process (FIG. 17)), Since the off-data of the ball feed solenoid 650 is set, the launcher of the hitting ball launcher 600a moves without a game ball at the launch position. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the hit ball launching device 600a is confirmed by forcibly firing (empty shot) when the gaming machine 10 is turned on.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S401 that the power-on forced firing timer is 0 (step S401; No), that is, when the operation of the hitting ball launcher 600a by forced firing (empty shot) has been confirmed. In step S402, it is determined whether or not a ball feed control timer (a timer set in step S404 described later) is zero.

If it is determined in step S402 that the ball feed control timer is not 0 (step S402; No), that is, if it is not the firing time, the process proceeds to step S405 and the ball feed control timer is updated (interrupt). Subtract (e.g., update -4 milliseconds) based on period.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that the ball feed control timer is 0 (step S402; Yes), that is, if it is the launch time, whether or not the ball feed control timer is 0 again. Is determined (step S403).

  If it is determined in step S403 that the ball feed control timer is not 0 (step S403; No), the process proceeds to step S407. Here, when it is determined in step S402 that the ball feed control timer is 0 (determined that the firing time is reached), it is determined in next step S403 that the ball feed control timer is not 0. Is a case where some kind of trouble (for example, a problem that the supply of game balls to the launch position is not in time) has occurred. In that case, the process proceeds to step S407 and forced launch (empty shot). It is configured to Even if it is determined in step S403 that the ball feed control timer is not 0, if the ball feed control timer is updated in step S405 of the subsequent ball feed control process and the ball feed control timer becomes 0 again. Since it returns to normal, when it is determined in step S403 that the ball feed control timer is not 0, it is not necessary to perform error display or the like, but it is also possible to perform error display or the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S403 that the ball feed control timer is 0 (step S403; Yes), a ball feed control timer for controlling the operation interval of the ball feed solenoid 650 is set (step S404). . That is, a predetermined speed (including whether or not the player is in contact with the firing operation handle 16, whether the player is in contact with the firing operation handle 16, the degree of twisting of the firing operation handle 16 by the player, etc.) For example, a time during which a game ball can be supplied to the launch position at a speed that does not exceed 100 shots per minute is set as a ball feed control timer. Then, the ball feed control timer is updated (subtracted based on the interrupt period (for example, -4 milliseconds is updated)) (step S405), and it is determined whether or not the ball feed control timer is the ball feed on timing ( Step S406). That is, it is determined whether or not the ball feed control timer is zero.

When it is determined in step S406 that the ball feed control timer is not at the ball feed on timing (step S406; No), that is, when the ball feed control timer is not 0 (when the firing time has not been reached), the ball feed solenoid. 650 off data is set (step S407), and the ball feed control process is terminated. As a result, the operation of the ball feed solenoid 650 is prohibited.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S406 that the ball feed control timer is at the ball feed on timing (step S406; Yes), that is, when the ball feed control timer is 0 (when the firing time is reached). Then, ON data of the ball feed solenoid 650 is set (step S408), and the ball feed control process is terminated. Thereby, the operation of the ball feed solenoid 650 is permitted, and one game ball is sent to the launch position.

[Prize mouth switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the winning opening switch monitoring process (step S66) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the winning opening switch monitoring process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 first starts the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening) and the normal variable winning apparatus 37 (second starting winning opening). ) Is performed (ie, monitoring whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a) (step S501).
Next, the other hole switch winning monitoring process (step S502) for monitoring the winning to the general winning opening 35 (that is, monitoring whether there is a normal signal input from the winning opening switches 35a to 35n) is performed.

Next, while monitoring whether the special variable winning device 38 is fraudulent or not, the big variable opening switch for monitoring the special variable winning device 38 (that is, monitoring whether there is a normal signal input from the count switch 38a). Injustice & winning prize monitoring processing (step S503) is performed.
Next, while monitoring the illegality to the normal start gate 34, and also monitoring the winning to the general start gate 34 (that is, monitoring whether there is a normal signal input from the gate switch 34a) A switch fraud & winning prize monitoring process (step S504) is performed, and the winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (step S67) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the special game process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the start port switch monitoring process for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step S601). )I do.
In this start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the start winning port 36 that forms the first start winning port and the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the second start winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted. The game result prior determination is performed in advance to determine the game result based on the winning in the stage before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the winning.

Next, a count switch monitoring process (step S602) is performed.
In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

Next, it is checked whether the special figure game processing timer has already expired or whether the special figure game process timer has expired after being updated (-1) (step S603). It is determined whether or not the time has expired (step S604).
If it is determined in step S604 that the special figure game process timer has expired (step S604; Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referenced for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is registered. (Step S605) is performed, and a process (step S606) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number using the table is performed.
Next, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step S607), the game branch process (step S608) is performed according to the special figure game process number.

If the special figure game process number is “0” in step S608, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of effects, and the special figure fluctuation processing A special figure routine process (step S609) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.
If the special figure game process number is “1” in step S608, the special figure is changing to perform setting of the special figure stop display time, setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display processing, and the like. Processing (step S610) is performed.
In addition, when the special figure game process number is “2” in step S608, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of the big hit or the big win for each big hit A special chart display process (step S611) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the mouth opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process, and the like.

In step S608, if the special figure game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step S612) to be performed is performed.
If the special figure game process number is “4” in step S608, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while an ending command is set if the final round is a final round, A special winning opening opening process (step S613) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.
Also, if the special figure game process number is “5” in step S608, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening, or a big hit end process The winning ball remaining ball processing (step S614) for setting information necessary for performing the game is performed.
If the special figure game process number is “6” in step S608, the big hit end process (step S615) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure normal process (step S609) is performed.

Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display of the collective display device 50 (step S616), the pattern fluctuation related to the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display. A control process (step S617) is performed, and the special figure game process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S604 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step S604; No), the process proceeds to step S616, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Polishing motor control processing]
Next, details of the polishing motor control process (step S70) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21, in the polishing motor control process, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 211 of the enclosed ball control device 200 first determines whether or not the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 is being opened ( Step S701).

If it is determined in step S701 that the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 is open (step S701; Yes), the motor off data of the polishing apparatus 730 is set (step S710), and the polishing motor control process is performed. Exit. As a result, the operation of the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 is prohibited.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S701 that the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 are not open (step S701; No), the encapsulated ball detection 2 switch (maximum encapsulated ball number detection switch) 245 is in the ON state for a specified time or more. It is determined whether or not (step S702).

If it is determined in step S702 that the encapsulated ball detection 2 switch 245 is in the ON state for a specified time or longer (step S702; Yes), that is, if the number of game balls waiting in the standby channel is excessive, The process proceeds to step S710.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S702 that the encapsulated ball detection 2 switch 245 has not been turned on for a predetermined time or longer (step S702; No), that is, when the number of waiting game balls in the standby channel is not excessive, It is determined whether the polishing motor operation timer is not 0 (step S703).

If it is determined in step S703 that the polishing motor operation timer is not 0 (step S703; Yes), that is, if the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 is operating, is a ball clogging occurring in the polishing apparatus 730? It is determined whether or not (step S705).
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S703 that the polishing motor operation timer is 0 (step S703; No), that is, when the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 is not operating, the discharge is permitted and the discharge control is performed. It is determined whether or not the touch sensor 630 of the device 600 is on (step S704).

When it is determined in step S704 that the launch is not permitted and / or the touch sensor 630 is not turned on (step S704; No), that is, the launch permission signal on data is not set, and / or the player If it is not in contact with the firing operation handle 16, the process proceeds to step S710.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S704 that the launch is permitted and the touch sensor 630 is turned on (step S704; Yes), that is, the launch permission signal on data is set and the player launches. If it is in contact with the operation handle 16, it is determined whether or not clogging has occurred in the polishing apparatus 730 (step S705). Here, a method of determining whether or not the ball clogging has occurred in the polishing apparatus 730 is arbitrary. As described above, in the case of the present embodiment, it is possible to monitor the game sphere coming out from the polishing apparatus 730 using the encapsulated sphere detection 2 switch 245, so the signal from the encapsulated sphere detection 2 switch 245 Based on this, it may be determined whether or not a ball clogging has occurred in the polishing apparatus 730. For example, a switch (sensor) for detecting that a ball clogging has occurred in the polishing apparatus 730 is provided. It may be provided separately, and it may be determined whether or not a ball clogging has occurred in the polishing apparatus 730 based on a detection signal from the switch.

If it is determined in step S705 that clogging has occurred in the polishing apparatus 730 (step S705; Yes), reverse rotation data of the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 is set (step S711) to control the polishing motor. The process ends. As a result, the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 rotates in the reverse direction (rotates in the direction in which a game ball is sent from the outlet of the polishing apparatus 730 to the inlet), so that the clogging of the balls in the polishing apparatus 730 may be eliminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S705 that no clogging has occurred in the polishing apparatus 730 (step S705; No), forward rotation data of the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 is set (step S706). As a result, the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 rotates forward (rotates in the direction in which the game ball is sent from the inlet to the outlet of the polishing apparatus 730). Then, the polishing motor operation timer is updated (step S707), and it is determined whether or not the polishing motor operation timer has expired (step S708).

When it is determined in step S708 that the polishing motor operation timer has not expired (step S708; No), that is, when the polishing motor operation timer is not 0 (when the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 is operating). Then, the polishing motor control process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S708 that the polishing motor operation timer has expired (step S708; Yes), that is, when the polishing motor operation timer is 0 (when the motor of the polishing apparatus 730 is not operating). Since the polishing of the game balls by the polishing device 730 is completed and the game balls are discharged from the exit of the polishing device 730 to the standby flow path, the number of game balls waiting in the standby flow path is confirmed. The encapsulated ball number confirmation request flag is set (step S709), and the polishing motor control process is terminated.

Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described.
As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311.
The control process by the main control microcomputer 311 mainly includes a 1st main process shown in FIG. 22 and an interrupt process performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 2 milliseconds).

[1st main processing]
In the 1st main process, as shown in FIG. 22, the process at the start of the program is first performed.
In the process at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed.
Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, various interrupt timers are started (step B16), and interrupts are permitted (step B17). ).

In the first main process, a loop process is performed as a main loop process.
In this loop process, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B18), and an effect button input process (step B19) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. .
Next, a game control command analysis process (step B20) is performed. In this game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control device 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and a scene control process to be described later is performed. Process to classify commands for

  Next, a test mode process (step B21), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set to the test mode, the subsequent game processing is not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., processing for controlling these (steps B25 to B27 described later) ) Is controlled. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine 10 is powered off.

Next, a first scene control process (step B22) relating to the control of the game effect is performed.
Next, based on an error notification command from the game control device 100, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B23) for setting information for executing the corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for executing the corresponding notification, the output of sound from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are processing for controlling these (step B25 described later) Control is performed in (B27).

Next, an effect command editing process (step B24) for editing a command output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed.
Next, a sound control process (step B25) for performing control related to output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), a decoration control process (step B26) for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 15 ), Motor / SOL control processing (step B27) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 is performed.
Next, a random number update process (step B28) for updating the random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step B18).

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process (FIG. 22) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the 1st scene control process, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not it is in the test mode (step B61).
If it is determined in step B61 that it is in the test mode (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated, and if it is determined that it is not in the test mode (step B61; No), the scene change command Is determined (step B62). The scene change commands are various commands related to the game transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300.

If it is determined in step B62 that the scene change command has been received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and the current state acquired by the received scene change command is acquired. It is determined whether or not the game state is valid, that is, whether or not the command is valid (step B64).
If it is determined in step B64 that the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), the effect request flag is saved (step B66), and the command identifier of the received command Branch processing (step B67) is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B62 that no scene change command has been received (step B62; No), or if it is determined that the command is not valid in step B64 (step B64; No), the command of the received command Branch processing based on the identifier (step B67) is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected.
If a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) is performed to perform processing necessary when the power is turned on.
Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than waiting for customers) process (step B69) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed.
When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B70) for performing processing related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B71) for performing processing relating to execution of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed. In the changing process, information necessary to play the decorative special figure changing display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, production based on information (such as whether it is a big hit or variation pattern information) included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 ( Set the production pattern and production time. Further, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game is ended, the variation display of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game is stopped, the stop display time is set, and the like.

When a symbol stop command is received, a symbol stop process (step B72), which is a process of stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process, the stop display time of the result in the decorative special symbol variation display game is set.
When a fanfare command is received, fanfare processing (step B73), which is processing related to the start of the special game state, is performed.
In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B74), which is a process related to a round game, is performed.
When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B75) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed.
When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B76), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

After performing the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed.
As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B77) for performing a process based on a decoration special command including information relating to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information relating to increase / decrease in the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B78) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

Next, a prefetch command including a result of a prefetch process for determining the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure variation display game (start opening prize presentation command, start opening prize presentation symbol command) The prefetch command reception process (step B79) for performing the process based on () is performed.
Next, based on the probability information command including information on the probability state, a probability information command reception process (step B80) is performed in which a corresponding value is internally set and a background command is transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312. Then, the 1st scene control process ends.

Next, control of the card unit 800 will be described.
FIG. 24 shows a main flow of processing in the card unit 800.
In the present embodiment, the card unit 800 (specifically, a control unit (not shown) that is provided in the card unit 800 and controls each device provided in the card unit 800) is the card unit main control in FIG. For example, the gaming machine 10 (specifically, the main control microcomputer 211 of the enclosed ball control device 200) performs the card unit main control of FIG. Can also be configured to control each device provided in the card unit 800.

[Card unit main control]
As shown in FIG. 24, in the card unit main control, the control unit of the card unit 800 first performs an initial setting process (step C1) for setting various settings to a predetermined initial state when the card unit 800 is turned on. I do.
Next, card processing (step C2), deposit processing (step C3), ball lending processing (step C4), holding ball movement processing (step C5), and game end processing (step C6) are performed.
Next, a card management device transmission process (step C7) for transmitting data to be transmitted to the card management device 2100 set in each processing of steps C2 to C6 to the card management device 2100 is performed, and whether or not an interrupt has occurred. Is determined (step C8).

If it is determined in step C8 that no interrupt has occurred (step C8; No), the process of step C8 is performed again.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C8 that an interrupt has occurred (step C8; Yes), the main flow processing (steps C2 to C6) is performed again. Thereby, the process of the main flow (the process of steps C2 to C6) is executed at a predetermined cycle (for example, every several tens of milliseconds).

[Card processing]
Next, details of the card processing (step C2) in the above-described card unit main control (FIG. 24) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 25, in the card processing, the control unit of the card unit 800 firstly sets the game card C1, that is, the game card C1 has already been inserted into the card slot of the card unit 800, It is determined whether or not the card processing (true / false determination or the like) for the inserted game card C1 has been completed (step C11).

If it is determined in step C11 that the game card C1 is set (step C11; Yes), the game card C1 of the player who plays with the gaming machine 10 corresponding one-to-one with the card unit 800 (that is, Since the card processing for the gaming card C1) inserted into the card slot of the card unit 800 has been completed, the card processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C11 that the game card C1 is not set (step C11; No), it is determined whether or not the game card C1 is inserted in the card slot of the card unit 800 ( Step C12).

If it is determined in step C12 that the game card C1 is not inserted (step C12; No), the card process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C12 that the game card C1 is inserted (step C12; Yes), the data (card information) stored in the game card C1 is read by the card reader / writer 810 ( In step C13), the player ID included in the card information is transmitted to the game hall internal management device 2000.

  In the game hall internal management device 2000, whether or not the received player ID exists in a database (for example, stored in the storage device of the game hall internal management device 2000), or the received player ID is stored in advance. A well-known ID (key code) confirmation method, such as whether or not the player ID corresponds to the set player ID generation method (method used when generating the player ID of the game card C1) The authenticity of the received player ID is determined. Then, the game hall internal management device 2000 transmits the true / false determination result of the player ID to the card unit 800 that has transmitted the player ID. In addition, when the determination result is true, the game hall internal management device 2000 acquires money amount information (balance information), number-of-balls information, number-of-balls information, and the like corresponding to the player ID from the database, It transmits to the card unit 800 with the said determination result.

  The control unit of the card unit 800 confirms the authenticity of the game card C1 based on the determination result from the game hall internal management device 2000 (step C14), and determines whether or not the inserted game card C1 is true. Determine (step C15). Specifically, if the determination result from the game hall internal management device 2000 is true, it is determined that the inserted game card C1 is true, and the determination result from the game hall internal management device 2000 is false. In this case, it is determined that the inserted game card C1 is false.

If it is determined in step C15 that the inserted game card C1 is false (step C15; No), the game card C1 is ejected from the card slot (step C18), and the card processing is terminated. .
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C15 that the inserted game card C1 is true (step C15; Yes), the amount information (balance information) transmitted from the game hall internal management device 2000 together with the determination result, and The number-of-balls information is stored in the balance storage area and the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800, respectively. It transmits to the enclosure ball control apparatus 200. Thereby, the balance based on the amount information (balance information) is displayed on the balance display unit 906 of the display panel 20b included in the operation display unit 20, and the stored number of balls is displayed on the stored number display unit 908 of the display panel 20b. The number of stored balls based on the number information is displayed (step C16). Then, a table movement determination process (step C17) for determining OK / NG of the table movement by the player is performed, and the card process is terminated.

It should be noted that, based on the money amount information (balance information) and the stored number information transmitted from the game hall internal management device 2000 together with the determination result of the player ID, the balance and the number of stored balls are displayed on the display panel 20b provided in the operation display unit 20. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, when it is determined in step C15 that the game card C1 is true (step C15; Yes), the card unit 800 displays the amount information (balance) corresponding to the player ID included in the card information of the game card C1. Information), the number of balls held, the number of balls stored, and the like from the game hall internal management device 2000, and the acquired amount information (balance information) and the number of balls stored are transmitted to the enclosed ball control device 200 for operation display. It is also possible to display the balance and the number of stored balls on the display panel 20b provided in the unit 20. In this case, it is also possible to store the acquired amount information (balance information) and the number-of-balls information in the balance storage area and the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800, respectively. In this case, the game hall internal management device 2000 may not transmit money amount information (balance information), number-of-balls information, number-of-balls information, and the like together with the determination result of the player ID.

Further, the money amount information (balance information), the number of balls held, the number of balls stored, etc. may be stored in the game card C1.
In this case, when it is determined in step C15 that the game card C1 is true (step C15; Yes), the card unit 800 determines the amount information (balance information) included in the card information of the game card C1 and the number of stored balls. It is also possible to transmit the information to the enclosed ball control device 200 and display the balance and the number of stored balls on the display panel 20b provided in the operation display unit 20 or the like. In this case, the money amount information (balance information) and the number-of-balls information included in the card information of the game card C1 may be stored in the balance storage area and the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800, respectively. Is possible. In this case, the game hall internal management device 2000 may not transmit money amount information (balance information), number-of-balls information, number-of-balls information, and the like together with the determination result of the player ID.

[Table movement judgment processing]
Next, details of the table movement determination process (step C17) in the card process (FIG. 25) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 26A, in the table movement determination process, the control unit of the card unit 800 first identifies the table number information (the gaming machine before the table movement) from the card information of the inserted gaming card C1. Game machine number information) and player ID (information for identifying the player) are acquired (step C21).

Next, the machine number information and the player ID are transmitted to the game hall internal management device 2000 (the hall computer 2200 or the card management device 2100) (step C22). Specifically, in step C22, the serial number information and the player ID are set as data to be transmitted to the card management device 2100. Thus, in step C7 of the card unit main control (FIG. 24), the machine number information and the player ID are transmitted to the hall computer 2200 via the card management device 2100 or the card management device 2100. .
In other words, the reading / writing means (card reader / writer 810), when the storage medium (game card C1) is taken into the take-out / discharge means (card slot of the card unit 800), the storage information (card Information).
In addition, the control unit of the card unit 800 allows the game device number (game machine number) and the specific information among the storage information (card information) of the storage medium (game card C1) read by the read / write means (card reader / writer 810). It serves as a number transmission means for transmitting (player ID) to the management server (game room internal management device 2000).

  Here, when the card number information is not included in the card information of the inserted game card C1, or the card number information included in the card information of the inserted game card C1 is information stored before yesterday. In other words, if the gaming machine that the player first plays using the gaming card C1 on the day is the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the card unit 800 on a one-to-one basis, the player can move the table. Since it is not necessary to determine / NG, the table movement determination process may be terminated.

Next, the gaming machine number management information (game machine number information for specifying the gaming machine 10 (gaming machine after the movement of the machine) corresponding to the card unit 800 on a one-to-one basis) is used as the gaming machine internal management device 2000 (hall computer 2200). Or it transmits to the card management apparatus 2100) (step C23). Specifically, in step C23, game machine number information is set as data to be transmitted to the card management device 2100. Thereby, in step C7 of the card unit main control (FIG. 24), the gaming machine number information is transmitted to the hall computer 2200 via the card management device 2100 or the card management device 2100.
Subsequently, when the determination information (determination information for determining OK / NG of the table movement by the player) transmitted from the game hall internal management device 2000 (the hall computer 2200 or the card management device 2100) is acquired (step C24), Based on the determination information, it is determined whether or not the table movement by the player is OK (step C25).

  If it is determined in step C25 that the table movement is OK (step C25; Yes), that is, the determination information from the game hall internal management device 2000 permits the table movement (a legitimacy determination process described later). If it is (see step D7 in FIG. 26B), the number-of-balls information stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 is acquired (step C26). Then, the acquired number-of-balls information is transmitted to the enclosed ball control device 200, and the number of balls based on the number-of-balls information is displayed on the number-of-balls display unit 907 of the display panel 20b included in the operation display unit 20. (Step C27), and the table movement determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step C25 that the table movement is NG (step C25; No), that is, the determination information from the game hall internal management device 2000 prohibits the table movement (the validity described later). In the case of the determination process (see step D9 in FIG. 26B), a warning notification (notification that the table movement is NG) is performed (step C28), and the inserted game card C1 is inserted into the card. The table is discharged from the mouth (step C29), and the table movement determination process is terminated. Here, the warning notification is performed, for example, by transmitting warning notification information to the encapsulated ball control device 200 and displaying a warning notification screen on the display panel 20b included in the operation display unit 20.

In the present embodiment, the number of balls held is displayed on the number-of-balls display section 907 of the display panel 20b in the table movement determination process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and before the table movement determination process is executed. (For example, it is possible to display the number of balls on the number-of-balls display section 907 of the display panel 20b) (for example, at the same timing as the balance display (step C16 of the card processing (FIG. 25) described above)). is there.
In the present embodiment, when the amount information (balance information) corresponding to the player ID is not stored in the database (or game card C1), “0” is displayed on the balance display unit 906 or the like, If the number-of-balls information corresponding to the player ID is not stored in the database (or the game card C1), “0” is displayed in the number-of-balls display section 907, etc., and the storage corresponding to the player ID is stored. When the ball number information is not stored in the database (or game card C1), “0” is displayed on the stored ball number display portion 908 or the like.

[Validity judgment processing]
When the game hall internal management device 2000 (the hall computer 2200 or the card management device 2100) acquires the machine number information and the player ID transmitted in step C22 of the machine movement determination process described above (FIG. 26A). Then, the validity determination process shown in FIG.

Here, in the storage device of the game hall internal management device 2000, as a database, a gaming machine management database that stores gaming machine management information for managing the gaming machine 10, and card management information for managing the gaming card C1. Is stored in the card management database.
The gaming machine management information is information related to the gaming machine 10 (for example, a gaming history, a rental rate, etc.) transmitted from the gaming machine 10 (or the card unit 800 corresponding to the gaming machine 10 on a one-to-one basis). The game machine management database is stored in association with the game machine number information for specifying the game machine 10. That is, a game in which the gaming machine management database stores gaming machine information (gaming machine management information) related to the gaming machine in association with a gaming machine number (gaming machine number) for specifying the gaming machine (gaming machine 10). It constitutes device information storage means.

  The card management information is information related to the gaming card C1 (for example, an update history of the card information) transmitted from a device (for example, the card unit 800 or the prize POS device 3000) that updated the card information of the gaming card C1. Etc.) and is stored in the card management database in association with the player ID for specifying the owner of the game card C1. That is, a storage medium management information storage means for storing the storage information (card information) of the storage medium in association with the specific information (player ID) for specifying the storage medium (game card C1). Make. The player ID includes a member player ID (player ID stored on the member card) and a non-member player ID (player ID stored on the guest card). Based on the player ID, it can be determined whether the player specified by the player ID is a member or a non-member.

  As shown in FIG. 26B, in the legitimacy determination process, the control unit (not shown) of the game hall internal management device 2000 (the hall computer 2200 or the card management device 2100) performs the above-described table movement determination process (FIG. 26). The table number information and the player ID transmitted in step C22 of (a)) are acquired (step D1), and the game table number transmitted in step C23 of the above-described table movement determination process (FIG. 26A). When the information is acquired (step D2), first, it is determined whether or not the game hall where the game hall internal management device 2000 is installed is a game hall that allows the player to move the table (step D3). ).

If it is determined in step D3 that the game room is prohibited from moving (step D3; No), it is determined whether there is special error information (step D8).
Here, the special error information is generated when, for example, an error that does not exist on the game hall side such as a failure of a gaming machine (including a card unit corresponding to the gaming machine on a one-to-one basis) occurs. As gaming machine management information corresponding to gaming machine number information for identifying the gaming machine that has been played, it is stored in the gaming machine management database together with the player ID of the player who was playing on the gaming machine when the error occurred It is configured to be.

If it is determined in step D8 that there is special error information (step D8; Yes), that is, the gaming machine management information corresponding to the machine number information (gaming machine number information) acquired in step D1 is acquired in step D1. If special error information associated with the player ID is included, determination information for permitting table movement is transmitted to the card unit 800 (step D7), and the legitimacy determination process is terminated. As a result, even if it is a game place where the player is prohibited from moving the table, if the game machine or card unit is unavoidable, the table can be moved, so that the player feels uncomfortable. There is no.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step D8 that there is no special error information (step D8; No), that is, the gaming machine management information corresponding to the machine number information (gaming machine number information) acquired in step D1 is changed to step D1. If the special error information associated with the acquired player ID is not included, determination information for prohibiting table movement is transmitted to the card unit 800 (step D9), and the validity determination process is terminated. To do.

  The special error information may be stored in the game card C1. In this case, special error information is acquired together with the unit number information and the player ID in step C21 of the above-mentioned table movement determination process (FIG. 26A), and the special error information is combined with the unit number information and the player ID in step C22. It is also possible to determine whether or not special error information has been acquired from the card unit 800 together with the card number information and the player ID in step D8.

If it is determined in step D3 that the game room is permitted to move (step D3; Yes), the gaming machine management corresponding to the machine number information (gaming machine number information) acquired in step D1. Information and card management information corresponding to the player ID acquired in step D1 are acquired from the database (step D4).
It should be noted that, for example, the game hall in which the game hall internal management device 2000 is installed allows a player to move a table that satisfies the table movement conditions determined by the game hall, but the table determined by the game hall is determined. In the case of a game hall that does not allow the player to move the table that does not satisfy the movement condition, the control unit of the game hall internal management device 2000 determines that the player specified by the player ID acquired in step D1 is If the player satisfies the table movement condition, it is determined in step D3 that the game room permits the table movement, and the player specified by the player ID acquired in step D1 does not satisfy the table movement condition. If it is a player, it is also possible to determine that it is a game hall that does not permit the table movement in step D3. Here, the players who satisfy the table moving condition are, for example, players who used 1000 balls from a holding ball a day, member players, and the like. This table moving condition may be initialized when the game hall is opened.

Next, the rental rate based on the rental rate information included in the gaming machine management information acquired in step D4 (that is, the rental rate of the gaming machine before moving the table) and the gaming machine number information acquired in step D2 (game) It is determined whether or not the rental rate of the gaming machine specified by the (machine number information) (that is, the rental rate of the gaming machine after moving the table) is the same (step D5).
Note that the information on the rental rate of the gaming machine before moving the table (rental rate information) may be stored in the gaming card C1. In this case, the rental rate information is acquired together with the unit number information and the player ID in step C21 of the above-mentioned table movement determination process (FIG. 26 (a)), and the rental is performed together with the unit number information and the player ID in step C22. The rate information is transmitted, and in step D5, the renting rate based on the renting rate information from the card unit 800 (that is, the renting rate of the gaming machine before moving the table) and the gaming machine number information (game) It may be determined whether or not the rental rate of the gaming machine specified by the (machine number information) (that is, the rental rate of the gaming machine after moving the table) is the same.

If it is determined in step D5 that the rental rate is not the same (step D5; No), the process proceeds to step D8. As a result, even if the rental rate is not the same before and after the table movement, the table movement is possible in the case where the gaming machine or the card unit is unavoidable, so there is no discomfort to the player. .
Here, the control unit of the game hall internal management device 2000 determines that the rental rate is not the same (step D5; No), and transmits determination information for permitting table movement to the card unit 800 (step S5). D7) is configured to transmit, together with the determination information, information instructing conversion of the number of balls to the card unit 800 so that the value of the ball is equal before and after the table movement. Thereby, for example, when the rental rate of the gaming machine before the table movement is 4 yen and the rental rate of the gaming machine after the table movement is 1 yen, the above-mentioned table movement determination process (FIG. 26 ( In step C27 of a)), for example, the number obtained by quadrupling the number of balls based on the number of balls held is displayed on the number of balls held display section 907 of the display panel 20b provided in the operation display unit 20.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step D5 that the rental rate is the same (step D5; Yes), it is determined whether or not the added ball value is the same as the settlement value of the game table (step D6). .
Here, the possessed ball addition value is a value stored in association with the player ID as the number of possessed balls acquired by the player on the day, for example, the possessed ball included in the card management information acquired in step D4. It is a value (number of balls held) acquired based on the number of balls information (that is, the number of balls held stored in the game card C1).
Further, the settlement value of the gaming table is a value stored in association with the gaming machine number information as the number of balls acquired by the player on the day, and is included in the gaming machine management information acquired in step D4, for example. Information on the number of balls to be held associated with the player ID of the player (that is, the holding number generated in response to the operation of the game end button by the player in the gaming machine 10 before moving the table). It is a value (number of balls held) acquired based on (ball count information). That is, among the gaming machine management information stored in the gaming machine management database, the player ID from the card unit 800 (player ID acquired in step D1) and gaming machine number information (the machine number information acquired in step D1). The number-of-balls information corresponding to) is information relating to the settlement value of the game machine.
However, if the card management information, etc. acquired in step D4 includes a history indicating that the number of balls held during the movement of the table has been exchanged for a prize or the number of balls, etc. In consideration of the number of exchanged balls, specifically, for example, the prize is calculated based on the number of balls contained in the card management information (that is, the information on the number of balls stored in the game card C1). Then, a value obtained by adding the number of held balls exchanged with the number of stored balls or the like is used as a held ball added value, and it is determined whether or not the held ball added value is the same as the adjusted value of the game table.

That is, the control unit of the game hall internal management device 2000 (the hall computer 2200 or the card management device 2100) sends the game device number (game machine number) and the specific information (player ID) transmitted by the number transmission means (card unit 800). ) Is received, information (card management information) stored in the storage medium management information storage means (card management database) and information stored in the gaming device information storage means (game machine management database) Based on (gaming machine management information), it constitutes a legitimacy judging means for judging legitimacy of the storage medium (game card C1).
Specifically, the legitimacy determination process (the game hall internal management device 2000) performs the number transmission means (card unit 800) among the information (card management information) stored in the storage medium management information storage means (card management database). ) And the information (gaming machine management) stored in the gaming machine information storage means (gaming machine management database) corresponding to the specific information (player ID) transmitted by Information), the number of possessed balls corresponding to the gaming machine number (gaming machine number) and the specific information (player ID) transmitted by the number transmitting means (card unit 800) (information relating to the settlement value of the gaming table), Based on the above, the validity of the storage medium (game card C1) is determined.

If it is determined in step D6 that the added ball value is the same as the adjusted value of the game machine (step D6; Yes), determination information for permitting the movement of the machine is transmitted to the card unit 800 (step S6). D7), the legitimacy determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step D6 that the accumulated ball added value is not the same as the adjusted value of the game stand (step D6; No), it is determined that the information on the retained ball added value has been tampered with, and the table movement is prohibited Is sent to the card unit 800 (step D9), and the validity determination process is terminated. Here, in this embodiment, since the information on the added ball value is stored in a database (specifically, a card management database), it is difficult to falsify. For example, the number of balls held by other players is intercepted. (Specifically, for example, by recording information on the number of balls of other players who are playing without inserting the game card C1 on their own game cards C1), etc. The information about may be falsified.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the number-of-balls information stored in the game card C1 matches the number-of-balls information included in the card management information corresponding to the player ID of the game card C1. However, if the number-of-balls information stored in the game card C1 is falsified, etc., it corresponds to the number-of-balls information stored in the game card C1 and the player ID of the game card C1. It may happen that the number of balls held in the card management information does not match. Therefore, even if the added ball value is the same as the adjusted value of the game table, it is included in the held ball number information stored in the game card C1 and the card management information corresponding to the player ID of the game card C1. If the number of balls held does not match, it is determined that the number of balls stored in the game card C1 has been tampered with, and determination information for prohibiting table movement is transmitted to the card unit 800. It may be configured.

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, an example of the data flow in the table movement determination process (FIG. 26 (a)) and the validity determination process (FIG. 26 (b)) of the present embodiment will be described.
First, as shown in a game end process to be described later (FIG. 30), when a game end button is operated in the gaming machine 10 before moving the table, the card unit 800 corresponding to the gaming machine 10 has a one-to-one correspondence. The number-of-balls information generated in response to the operation of the end button is used to insert the player ID of the game card C1 to be discharged (if the game card C1 is inserted, the player ID of the game card C1 and the game card C1 are inserted. If not, the hall computer 2200 is provided via the card management device 2100 together with the player ID of the guest card issued at the end of the game) and the gaming machine number information (unit number information) for identifying the gaming machine 10. (Or may be the card management apparatus 2100). Thereby, the number-of-balls information is stored in the card management database as the card management information corresponding to the player ID, or the gaming machine management is managed together with the player ID as the gaming machine management information corresponding to the gaming machine number information. Or stored in a database. In addition, the card unit 800 uses the game card C1 (in FIG. 8) to display the number-of-balls information generated in response to the operation of the game end button, the gaming machine number information (unit number information) for identifying the gaming machine 10 and the like. , Limited to membership cards, but may be guest cards.)

  If the number of balls is exchanged for a prize or the number of balls stored during the movement of the table, the information on the number of balls stored in the game card C1 is updated and stored in the card management database. The card management information corresponding to the player ID of the game card C1 is updated.

  Thereafter, when the game card C1 is inserted into the card unit 800 corresponding one-to-one with the gaming machine 10 after the table is moved, the card unit 800 receives the table number information and the player ID from the inserted game card C1. Is transmitted to the hall computer 2200 (or may be the card management device 2100) via the card management device 2100, and at the same time, gaming machine number information (game table number) for identifying the gaming machine 10 Information) is transmitted to the hall computer 2200 (or the card management apparatus 2100) via the card management apparatus 2100.

The hall computer 2200 (or may be the card management device 2100) includes gaming machine management information corresponding to the machine number information (gaming machine number information) from the card unit 800 and the player ID from the card unit 800. Card management information corresponding to the game ID information from the database, and the information on the number of balls associated with the player ID among the information on the number of balls included in the acquired gaming machine management information (that is, the game before moving the table) In the machine 10, the number of balls held (the number of balls held in accordance with the operation of the game end button by the player specified by the player ID) (the settlement value of the game table) and the acquired card management information By determining whether or not the number of balls possessed (the number of possessed balls) based on the information on the number of possessed balls (that is, the information on the number of balls stored in the game card C1) is the same. Te, performs lifting cell count matching game card C1. However, if the card management information or the like includes a history indicating that the number of balls has been exchanged for prizes or the number of balls stored during the movement of the table, the number of balls of the game card C1 is taken into account. Perform the verification.
Then, the hall computer 2200 (or the card management device 2100) determines determination information (in order to determine OK / NG of the table movement by the player) according to the comparison result of the number of balls of the game card C1. Is transmitted to the card unit 800. From the above, the card unit 800 is provided in a one-to-one relationship with the gaming machine 10 and becomes a gaming equipment machine for inputting information (ID) for identifying the player.

In the present embodiment, the ball holding value is the number of balls based on the ball holding number information included in the card management information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ball holding value is inserted. It may be the number of balls held based on the number of balls held included in the card information of the game card C1. Specifically, the card unit 800 obtains the number of balls held together with the unit number information and the player ID in step C21, and also transmits the number of balls held together with the unit number information and the player ID in step C22. The field internal management device 2000 determines whether or not the number of balls held (the number of added balls) based on the information on the number of balls acquired from the card unit 800 in step D6 is the same as the settlement value of the game table. It is also possible to configure.
In this case, the read / write means (card reader / writer 810), according to the operation of the settlement operation means (game end button of the gaming machine 10), the game device number (game machine number) and the number of ball holding means ( The number-of-balls information stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 is written to the storage medium (game card C1), and the storage medium (the card slot of the card unit 800) has a storage medium ( In response to the game card C1) being taken in, the storage information (card information) of the storage medium is read out.
Also, in this case, the control unit of the card unit 800 uses the management server (game room internal management device 2000) to store the storage information (card information) of the storage medium (game card C1) read by the read / write means (card reader / writer 810). ) Is stored information transmitting means for transmitting.
In this case, the storage information (card information) transmitted from the storage information transmitting means (card unit 800) by the control unit of the game hall internal management device 2000 (specifically, the hall computer 2200 or the card management device 2100). In response to the reception of the storage medium (game card) based on the storage information (card information) and information (game machine management information) stored in the game device information storage means (game machine management database). C1) Validity determination means for determining the validity. Specifically, the legitimacy determining means (game hall internal management device 2000) includes the number-of-balls information included in the stored information (card information) transmitted by the stored information transmitting means (card unit 800), and the gaming device information. Of the information (game machine management information) stored in the storage means (game machine management database), the gaming machine number (game machine) included in the storage information (card information) transmitted by the storage information transmission means (card unit 800) Number) and the number-of-balls information corresponding to the specific information (player ID), the validity of the storage medium (game card C1) is determined.

It is also possible to store in the game card C1 a history that the number of possessed balls has been exchanged for a prize or the number of stored balls. In this case, if the card information of the inserted game card C1 includes a history indicating that the number of possessed balls has been exchanged for a prize or the number of stored balls, the number of possessed balls of the game card C1 is taken into account. It is also possible to configure so as to perform collation.
In the present embodiment, the game card C1 is configured to store the number-of-balls information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the number-of-balls information relating to the number of balls held by the player is stored in association with the player ID of the player, it is not necessary to store the number-of-balls information in the game card C1.

[Deposit processing]
Next, details of the deposit process (step C3) in the card unit main control (FIG. 24) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 27, in the deposit process, the control unit of the card unit 800 firstly sets the game card C1, that is, the game card C1 has already been inserted into the card slot of the card unit 800, It is determined whether or not the card processing (true / false determination or the like) for the inserted game card C1 has been completed (step C31).

If it is determined in step C31 that the game card C1 is set (step C31; Yes), the no card flag is cleared (step C32), the card present flag is set (step C33), and the card It is determined whether or not money has been inserted into the cash slot of the unit 800 (step C36).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C31 that the gaming card C1 is not set (step C31; No), the card presence flag is cleared (step C34), the no card flag is set (step C35), It is determined whether or not money has been inserted into the cash slot of the card unit 800 (step C36).

If it is determined in step C36 that no money has been inserted (step C36; No), the deposit process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C36 that money has been inserted (step C36; Yes), the amount of money inserted is identified by the money identifier (not shown) of the card unit 800, and the card management device 2100 is identified. As the data to be transmitted to the game, the payment information relating to the amount of the money is the player ID (if the game card C1 is inserted, the player ID of the game card C1 and the game card C1 are not inserted). Is set together with the player ID of the guest card issued at the end of the game) and gaming machine number information (gaming machine number information for identifying the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the card unit 800 on a one-to-one basis) (step) C37). As a result, in step C7 of the card unit main control (FIG. 24) described above, the payment information together with the player ID, the gaming machine number information, etc. is sent to the hall computer 2200 via the card management device 2100 or the card management device 2100. Sent to. The payment information is stored in the card management database as card management information corresponding to the player ID, or the gaming machine management database together with the player ID as gaming machine management information corresponding to the gaming machine number information. Or is remembered.
If the amount of money inserted by the money discriminator (not shown) included in the card unit 800 cannot be identified, it is determined that no money has been inserted (step C36; No) and inserted. It is also possible to discharge money and complete the deposit process.

  Next, the balance information (amount information) stored in the balance storage area of the card unit 800 is updated based on the payment information, and the payment information is transmitted to the enclosing ball control device 200 so that the operation display unit 20 The deposit amount based on the deposit information is displayed on the display panel 20b or the like provided, or the balance displayed on the balance display unit 906 or the like of the display panel 20b is updated based on the deposit information (step C38), and deposit processing Exit.

The money amount information may be managed on the card unit 800 side.
At the time of card processing, the amount information corresponding to the player ID is read from the card management device 2100 (or the hall computer 2200) into the card unit 800, the amount information is calculated by the card unit 800, and the calculation result is output when the game card C1 is discharged. May be transmitted to the card management device 2100 (or the hall computer 2200) to update the information.

[Sphere rental processing]
Next, the details of the ball lending process (step C4) in the card unit main control (FIG. 24) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 28, in the ball lending process, the control unit of the card unit 800 first determines whether or not the ball lending button has been pressed (step C41). Here, the encapsulated ball control device 200 is configured to transmit the ball lending signal to the card unit 800 when receiving the ball lending signal from the ball lending switch 901 built in the ball lending button. 800 determines that the ball lending button has been pressed when the ball lending signal is received.
In the following description, the case where the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the card unit 800 has a one-on-one lending rate of 4 yen will be described. However, the lending rate is not limited to 4 yen, and can be arbitrarily determined. Can be changed.

If it is determined in step C41 that the ball lending button has not been pressed (step C41; No), the ball lending process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C41 that the ball lending button has been pressed (step C41; Yes), the number of balls lending relating to a predetermined number of balls lending (125 in this embodiment) is stored in the gaming machine 10 ( It is transmitted to the enclosed ball control device 200) (step C42). As a result, the number of balls held (in the case of this embodiment, the number of balls that can be fired (described later)) stored in the ball number storage area of the gaming machine 10 (encapsulated ball control device 200) is updated (in the case of this embodiment). , +125 update).

Next, the balance information (amount information) stored in the balance storage area of the card unit 800 is updated based on the amount corresponding to a predetermined number of rented balls (in the case of the present embodiment, -500 yen) and updated. The subsequent balance information (amount information) is transmitted to the encapsulated ball control device 200, and the balance based on the updated balance information (amount information) is displayed on the balance display unit 906 of the display panel 20b provided in the operation display unit 20. (Step C43).
Next, as the data to be transmitted to the card management device 2100, the updated balance information (amount information) is used as the player ID (the player ID of the game card C1 when the game card C1 is inserted, When the game card C1 is not inserted, the player ID of the guest card issued at the end of the game) and the gaming machine number information (the gaming machine for identifying the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the card unit 800 on a one-to-one basis) Number information) and the like (step C44), and the ball lending process is terminated. As a result, in step C7 of the card unit main control (FIG. 24), the updated balance information (amount information) together with the player ID, the gaming machine number information, and the like, the card management device 2100 or the card management device. It is transmitted to the hall computer 2200 via 2100. The updated balance information (amount information) is stored, for example, in the card management database as card management information corresponding to the player ID, or as the gaming machine management information corresponding to the gaming machine number information. Or stored in the gaming machine management database together with the player ID.

[Ball movement processing]
Next, details of the ball movement process (step C5) in the card unit main control (FIG. 24) will be described.
Here, in the present embodiment, the number of balls stored in the game card C1 or the database as the number of game balls that can be used in the game, and the launchable ball set in the gaming machine 10 as the number of game balls that can be used in the game. There are numbers. In the case of this embodiment, the number of balls held is stored in the ball number storage area of the card unit 800, and the number of balls that can be fired is stored in the ball number storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200. To do.
It is necessary to convert the number of balls possessed into the number of balls that can be fired when using the possessed balls for an actual game, and when storing the number of balls that can be fired that have not been used up in the game card C1 or the like, It is necessary to convert the number of possible balls to the number of balls possessed. Therefore, during the game, the sum of the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 and the number of balls that can be fired stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 However, this is the number of balls possessed by the player.
In addition, if you press the above-mentioned moving ball movement button for a short time, you can convert (move) the number of holding balls to the number of balls that can be fired. Although it is configured to be able to (move), the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the reverse may be possible.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the ball movement process, the control unit of the card unit 800 first determines whether or not the ball movement button is pressed (step C51). Here, the enclosing ball control device 200 is configured to transmit the holding ball movement signal to the card unit 800 when receiving a holding ball movement signal from a holding ball movement switch built in the holding ball movement button. The card unit 800 determines that the ball movement button has been pressed when the ball movement signal is received. Further, the card unit 800 determines that the ball movement button has been pressed for a long time when the ball movement signal from the encapsulated ball control device 200 is received without interruption for a predetermined time or longer.

If it is determined in step C51 that the ball movement button has not been pressed (step C51; No), information on the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 (number of balls held) Information) is transmitted to the enclosed ball control device 200, and the number of balls held based on the number of balls held is displayed on the number of balls held display section 907 of the display panel 20b included in the operation display unit 20 (step C56).
Next, as data to be transmitted to the card management device 2100, information on the number of balls (number of balls held) stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 is used as the player ID (game card C1 If inserted, the player ID of the gaming card C1; if the gaming card C1 is not inserted, the player ID of the guest card issued at the end of the game) and gaming machine number information (in the card unit 800) It is set together with the gaming machine number information for specifying the corresponding gaming machine 10 on a one-to-one basis (step C57), and the holding ball movement process is terminated. As a result, in step C7 of the card unit main control (FIG. 24), the number-of-balls information together with the player ID, gaming machine number information, etc. It is transmitted to the computer 2200. The number-of-balls information is stored in the card management database, for example, as card management information corresponding to the player ID, or as a gaming machine management information corresponding to the gaming machine number information. Or stored in the machine management database.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step C51 that the holding ball movement button has been pressed (step C51; Yes), it is determined whether or not the holding ball movement button has been pressed for a long time (step C52).
If it is determined in step C52 that the ball holding button has not been pressed for a long time (step C52; No), that is, if the player wants to convert from the number of balls held to the number of balls that can be fired, It is determined whether or not the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (250 in this embodiment) (step C53).

When it is determined in step C53 that the number of possessed balls is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step C53; Yes), the predetermined number information of the predetermined number (250 in this embodiment) of the number of possessed balls is used. 10 (encapsulated ball control device 200) (step C54). Thereby, the number of balls that can be fired stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 is updated (in the case of this embodiment, +250 is updated).
Next, the control unit of the card unit 800 updates the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 (in the present embodiment, -250 update) (step C55), and then performs step C56. Move on to processing.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step C53 that the number of balls held is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step C53; No), information on the number of balls stored in the ball number storage area of the card unit 800 (ball holding) (Number information) is transmitted to the gaming machine 10 (encapsulated ball control device 200) (step C58). Thereby, the number of balls that can be fired stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 is updated (that is, the number of balls that can be fired is added to the number of balls that can be fired).
Next, the control unit of the card unit 800 updates (that is, clears to 0) the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 (step C59), and proceeds to the processing of step C56. .

If it is determined that the number of balls is not more than the predetermined number (step C53; No), if the current time is the first time zone (for example, the time zone from the opening of the game hall to 2 hours before closing) The notification information is transmitted to the gaming machine 10 (encapsulated ball control device 200), and the “screen for prompting to add the number of balls” is displayed on the display panel 20b or the like provided in the operation display unit 20, and the current time is the second time. If it is a belt (for example, a time zone from two hours before the game hall is closed until the store is closed), the information on the number of balls stored (the number of balls held) is stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800. It can also be configured to transmit to the machine 10 (encapsulated ball control device 200).
Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. That is, in the first time zone, if the remaining number of balls does not exceed the predetermined number, the number of balls cannot be converted into the number of balls that can be fired and the game cannot be played. It becomes possible to have operations and deposit operations. In addition, since the remaining number of balls can be converted into the number of balls that can be fired and used in the game during the second time zone, the game can be continued until that time zone.

  If it is determined in step C52 that the ball movement button has been pressed for a long time (step C52; Yes), that is, if the player wishes to convert from the number of balls that can be fired to the number of balls held, A request to move the number of balls that can be fired is transmitted to the machine 10 (encapsulated ball control device 200) (step C60). Upon receiving this request for moving the number of balls that can be fired, the gaming machine 10 (enclosed ball control device 200) uses the card unit 800 to store information on the number of balls that can be fired (number of balls that can be fired) stored in the number-of-balls storage area. And the number of balls that can be fired stored in the number-of-balls storage area is updated (that is, cleared to 0).

Next, the control unit of the card unit 800 determines whether or not information on the number of balls that can be fired from the gaming machine 10 has been received (step C61).
If it is determined in step C61 that the number of balls that can be fired from the gaming machine 10 has not been received (step C61; No), the process of step C61 is performed again.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C61 that the number of balls that can be fired from the gaming machine 10 has been received (step C61; Yes), the number of balls held in the ball number storage area of the card unit 800. (That is, the number of balls that can be fired based on the number of balls that can be fired is added to the number of balls that can be fired) (step C62), and the process proceeds to step C56.

  In the present embodiment, the number of balls held is stored in the ball number storage area of the card unit 800, and the number of balls that can be fired is stored in the ball number storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200. For example, both the number of balls that can be fired and the number of balls held can be stored in the ball number storage area of the card unit 800, and the number of balls held by the enclosed ball control device 200 can be stored. It is also possible to store both the number of balls that can be fired and the number of balls held in the area.

[Game end processing]
Next, the details of the game end process (step C6) in the card unit main control (FIG. 24) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 30, in the game end process, the control unit of the card unit 800 first determines whether or not the game end button has been pressed (step C71). Here, the encapsulated ball control device 200 is configured to transmit the game end signal to the card unit 800 when receiving the game end signal from the game end switch 902 built in the game end button. 800 determines that the game end button has been pressed when the game end signal is received.

If it is determined in step C71 that the game end button has not been pressed (step C71; No), the game end process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C71 that the game end button has been pressed (step C71; Yes), a game end request signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 10 (encapsulated ball control device 200) (step C72). Upon receiving this game end request signal, the gaming machine 10 performs a process for ending the game, and when the process ends, transmits a game machine operation end signal to the card unit 800 and stores it in the number-of-balls storage area. Information on the number of balls that can be fired (number information on the number of balls that can be fired) is transmitted to the card unit 800, and the number of balls that can be fired stored in the number-of-balls storage area is cleared to zero.

Next, the control unit of the card unit 800 determines whether or not a gaming machine operation end signal has been received from the gaming machine 10 (step C73).
If it is determined in step C73 that a gaming machine operation end signal has not been received (step C73; No), the process of step C73 is performed again to determine that a gaming machine operation end signal has been received (step C73). ; Yes), it is determined whether or not the information on the number of balls that can be fired from the gaming machine 10 has been received (step C74).
If it is determined in step C74 that the launchable ball number information has not been received (step C74; No), the process of step C74 is performed again, and it is determined that the fireable ball number information has been received (step C74). ; Yes), the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 is updated (that is, the number of balls that can be fired based on the number of balls that can be fired is added to the number of balls held) Step C75).
Next, information on the number of balls held (ball number information) stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 is transmitted to the enclosed ball control device 200, and the holding of the display panel 20 b included in the operation display unit 20 is held. The number of balls held based on the number of balls held information is displayed on the ball number display unit 907 or the like (step C76).

  Next, as data to be transmitted to the card management device 2100, information on the number of balls stored (the number of balls held) stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 or one-to-one with the card unit 800. The gaming machine number information (unit number information) for identifying the corresponding gaming machine 10 is inserted into the player ID (when the gaming card C1 is inserted, the player ID of the gaming card C1 and the gaming card C1 are inserted. If not, it is set together with a guest card player ID issued in step C81 to be described later (step C77). Thereby, in step C7 of the above-mentioned card unit main control (FIG. 24), the number-of-balls information and the unit number information are stored together with the player ID and the like via the card management device 2100 or the card management device 2100. It is transmitted to the computer 2200. The number-of-balls information is stored, for example, in the card management database as card management information corresponding to the player ID, or as gaming machine management information corresponding to the unit number information (game machine number information). Or stored in the gaming machine management database together with the player ID. The number of balls based on the number-of-balls information stored as the card management information becomes the ball addition value (see step D6 of the above-described validity determination process (FIG. 26B)), and this gaming machine management information The number of balls held based on the number of balls held stored as is the settlement value of the game stand (see step D6 of the above-described validity determination process (FIG. 26B)). In addition, you may memorize | store game end time etc. in a database with the said number-of-balls information.

That is, the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 serves as a number-of-balls storage means for storing information on the number of balls held by the player.
The game end button serves as a settlement operation means operated by the player.
Further, the control unit of the card unit 800 is stored in the holding ball number storage unit (the holding ball number storage area of the card unit 800) in response to the operation of the settlement operation unit (the game end button of the gaming machine 10). The number-of-balls transmission means for transmitting the number-of-balls information to the management server (game room internal management device 2000). Specifically, the number-of-balls transmitting means (card unit 800) is configured to manage the number-of-balls information, the gaming machine number (game machine number), and the specific information (player ID). Device 2000).
Then, the management server (game hall internal management device 2000) receives the number-of-balls information and the specific information (player ID) transmitted by the number-of-balls transmitting means (card unit 800) together with these information. The game device information storage means (game machine management database) is stored as a part of game device information (game machine management information) corresponding to the device number (game machine number).

Next, it is determined whether or not the card presence flag is set (step C78).
If it is determined in step C78 that the card presence flag is set (step C78; Yes), the game card C1 (member card or guest card) inserted into the card unit 800 by the card reader / writer 810 is used. Further, information on the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 (number of balls held) and a gaming machine for specifying the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the card unit 800 on a one-to-one basis. Number information (unit number information) is written (step C79), the game card C1 is ejected (step C80), and the game end process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step C78 that the card presence flag is not set (step C78; No), the guest card is issued and the card reader / writer 810 applies the guest card to the guest card. Information on the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area (number of balls held) and gaming machine number information (unit number information) for specifying the gaming machine 10 corresponding one-to-one with the card unit 800 Is written (step C81), the guest card is discharged (step C80), and the game end process is ended.
Note that the game card C1 and guest card may be written with game end time, balance information stored in the balance storage area of the card unit 800, and the like, together with the number-of-balls information and the unit number information.
Further, the timing for initializing the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 (that is, the timing for clearing the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area to 0) is stored in the number-of-balls storage area. It is optional if it is after the information on the number of held balls has been written in the game card C1 or the guest card. The timing for initializing the balance storage area of the card unit 800 is also arbitrary.

That is, the card reader / writer 810 of the card unit 800 serves as a read / write unit capable of reading and writing the storage information (card information) of the storage medium (game card C1). Then, the read / write means (card reader / writer 810) stores the game device number (game machine number) in the storage medium (game card C1) in response to the operation of the settlement operation means (game end button of the game machine 10). Configured to write. Here, the storage medium (game card C1) stores specific information (player ID) for specifying the storage medium.
In addition, the card slot of the card unit 800 serves as a loading / unloading means capable of loading and discharging a storage medium (game card C1) that can store predetermined information. Then, the take-out / discharge means (card insertion slot of the card unit 800) responds to the fact that the game device number (game machine number) is written in the storage medium (game card C1) by the read / write means (card reader / writer 810). The storage medium is ejected.

  Note that the controller of the card unit 800 displays on the display panel 20b or the like of the operation display unit 20 a display for prompting the player to insert the game card C1 before issuing the guest card. Information to instruct to display is transmitted to the enclosed ball control device 200, and then, if the game card C1 is inserted into the card slot of the card unit 800 before the predetermined time has passed, the process proceeds to step C79. However, if the game card C1 is not inserted into the card slot of the card unit 800 even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the process of step C81 can be performed.

  According to the gaming machine system 1 of the first embodiment described above, a gaming device (a gaming machine 10 and a gaming equipment machine (card unit 800)) that can be played based on the gaming value possessed by the player, a gaming device, In a gaming machine system that is communicable and includes a management server (game hall internal management device 2000) that manages game values possessed by a player, the management server (game hall internal management device 2000) is a game device (this implementation) In the case of the embodiment, a gaming machine information storage means (gaming machine) that stores gaming machine information (gaming machine management information) related to the gaming machine in association with a gaming machine number (gaming machine number) for specifying the gaming machine 10). A management database), and the gaming device (the gaming machine 10 and the card unit 800) stores the number-of-balls storage means (actual number) In the case of the form, the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800), the adjustment operation means operated by the player (in the case of this embodiment, the game end button of the gaming machine 10), and a memory capable of storing predetermined information Read / write storage information (card information) of a storage medium (game card C1) and a storage medium (game card C1) and a storage medium (game card C1). Possible reading / writing means (in the case of the present embodiment, the card reader / writer 810 of the card unit 800) and the settlement operation means (game end button of the gaming machine 10) are operated in response to the operation of the number-of-balls storage means (card unit The number-of-balls transmission means for transmitting the number-of-balls information stored in the number-of-balls storage area of 800) to the management server (the game hall internal management device 2000) Specific information (in this embodiment, a player ID) for specifying the storage medium is stored in the storage medium (game card C1), and read / write means (card The reader / writer 810) writes the gaming machine number (game machine number) to the storage medium (game card C1) in response to the operation of the settlement operation means (game end button of the gaming machine 10), and takes in / out means (The card slot of the card unit 800) ejects the storage medium in response to the game device number (game machine number) being written to the storage medium (game card C1) by the read / write means (card reader / writer 810). The number-of-balls transmitting means (card unit 800) then stores the number-of-balls information, the gaming machine number (game machine number), and the specific information (player ID) Management server 2000), the management server (game hall internal management device 2000) sends the number-of-balls information and the specific information (player ID) transmitted by the number-of-balls transmitting means (card unit 800). This information is stored in the gaming device information storage means (gaming machine management database) as a part of gaming machine information (gaming machine management information) corresponding to the gaming machine number (gaming machine number) transmitted together with the above information.

Therefore, the storage medium (game card C1) stores a game device number (game machine number for specifying the game machine before the table movement) for specifying the game device before the table movement, and the management server The (gaming hall internal management device 2000) is associated with a gaming device number (gaming machine number) of the gaming device and stores gaming device information (gaming machine management information) related to the gaming device (gaming machine management information). Database), the game device number (game machine number) is read out from the storage medium (game card C1) when moving the table or exchanging prizes, and the game device information is stored in the management server (game room internal management device 2000). By referring to the means (gaming machine management database), it is possible to confirm gaming machine information (gaming machine management information) related to the gaming machine before the table is moved. That is, since the rental rate of the gaming machine before the table movement can be confirmed, it is possible to smoothly move the table and exchange prizes using the number-of-balls data (number-of-balls information).
Also, since the number-of-balls information is stored in the gaming machine information storage means (the gaming machine management database) of the management server (gaming hall internal management device 2000) as gaming machine information (gaming machine management information), the number of balls held Is more difficult to falsify than if it is stored only in the storage medium (game card C1), and it is possible to safely move the table and exchange prizes using the number data (number information) It becomes.

In the present embodiment, the gaming machine number for specifying the gaming machine 10 is the gaming machine number, but the gaming machine number is not limited to this, and the gaming machine number is the gaming machine (the gaming machine 10 and the card unit 800). ) Or a number for specifying the card unit 800 may be used.
Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine management database for storing gaming machine management information related to the gaming machine 10 is the gaming machine information storage means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine 10 and the gaming machine 10 include A gaming device management database that stores gaming device management information related to the card units 800 that correspond one-to-one may be used as gaming device information storage means.
Further, in the present embodiment, the take-out / discharge means, the read / write means, and the number-of-balls transmitting means are provided in the card unit 800, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game machine 10 may be provided. Is possible.
Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the settlement operation means is configured to be provided in the gaming machine 10, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured to be provided in the card unit 800.
Further, in the present embodiment, the number-of-balls storage means is configured to be provided in the card unit 800, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured to be provided in the gaming machine 10. Further, as described above, during the game, the number of balls held in the number-of-balls storage area of the card unit 800 and the ball that can be fired stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 Since the sum of the number and the number of balls held by the player is the number of balls held by the player, the number of balls held in the card unit 800 (the number of balls held) and the number of balls held in the enclosed ball control device 200 ( Combined with the area for storing the number of balls that can be fired), it may be a ball number storage area.
In the present embodiment, the player ID for specifying the owner of the game card C1 is the specific information for specifying the game card C1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a card ID for specifying the game card C1.

  Further, according to the gaming machine system 1 of the first embodiment described above, the read / write means (card reader / writer 810) has a storage medium (game card C1) at the take-out / discharge means (card slot of the card unit 800). In response to the capture, the storage information (card information) of the storage medium is read, and the gaming device (the gaming machine 10 and the card unit 800) is read by the storage medium (card reader / writer 810). Number transmitting means (this embodiment) for transmitting the gaming machine number (gaming machine number) and the specific information (player ID) in the stored information (card information) of the gaming card C1) to the management server (game room internal management device 2000). , The card unit 800) is provided, and the management server (game room internal management device 2000) specifies the storage medium (game card C1). In correspondence with specific information (player ID) for the storage, the storage medium management information storage means (card management database) for storing the storage information (card information) of the storage medium and the number transmission means (card unit 800) Information (card management information) stored in the storage medium management information storage means (card management database) in response to receiving the gaming device number (gaming machine number) and the specific information (player ID), Legitimacy judging means (game room internal management) for judging legitimacy of the storage medium (game card C1) based on information (gaming machine management information) stored in the gaming device information storage means (gaming machine management database) Device 2000).

Therefore, based on information (card management information and gaming machine management information) stored in two types of management information storage means (card management database and gaming machine management database) in the management server (gaming hall internal management device 2000). Since the legitimacy of the storage medium (game card C1) is determined, an accurate determination can be made.
In addition, just by allowing the storage medium (game card C1) to be taken into the take-out / discharge means (card slot of the card unit 800), the validity of the storage medium is automatically determined, so that it is easy to use. Smoother table movement can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the number transmitting means is configured to be provided in the card unit 800, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured to be provided in the gaming machine 10.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine system 1 of the first embodiment described above, the legitimacy determination process (the game hall internal management device 2000) is the information stored in the storage medium management information storage means (card management database) ( Among the card management information), the number-of-balls information (information about the added value of the ball) corresponding to the specific information (player ID) transmitted by the number transmission unit (card unit 800), and the gaming device information storage unit (game machine) Ball corresponding to the gaming machine number (gaming machine number) and the specific information (player ID) transmitted by the number transmission means (card unit 800) among the information (gaming machine management information) stored in the management database) The validity of the storage medium (game card C1) is determined based on the numerical information (information relating to the settlement value of the game table).

  Accordingly, the storage medium (game card C1) is based on the number-of-balls information stored in the two types of management information storage means (card management database and gaming machine management database) in the management server (game hall internal management device 2000). Therefore, it is possible to make an accurate determination.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine system 1 of the first embodiment described above, the read / write means (card reader / writer 810) can play a game in response to the operation of the settlement operation means (game end button of the gaming machine 10). Write the device number (game machine number) and the number of balls stored in the number of balls stored (the number of balls stored in the card unit 800) to the storage medium (game card C1) and capture In response to the storage medium (game card C1) being taken into the discharge means (card slot of the card unit 800), the storage information (card information) of the storage medium is read out, and the gaming device (the gaming machine 10 and the card unit). 800) stores the storage information (card information) of the storage medium (game card C1) read by the read / write means (card reader / writer 810) in the management server (in the game hall). Storage information transmission means (in the case of this embodiment, card unit 800) to be transmitted to the management device 2000), the management server (game room internal management device 2000) is transmitted by the storage information transmission means (card unit 800) Based on the received storage information (card information), based on the storage information (card information) and information (game machine management information) stored in the gaming device information storage means (game machine management database). It is also possible to provide a legitimacy judging means (game room internal management device 2000) for judging legitimacy of the storage medium (game card C1).

Therefore, in this case, the information (card information) stored in the storage medium (game card C1) and the information (game machine management information) stored in the management server (game room internal management device 2000) are two. Since the legitimacy of the storage medium (game card C1) is determined based on the type of information, an accurate determination can be made.
In addition, just by allowing the storage medium (game card C1) to be taken into the take-out / discharge means (card slot of the card unit 800), the validity of the storage medium is automatically determined, so that it is easy to use. Smoother table movement can be performed.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the storage information transmission means is configured to be provided in the card unit 800, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured to be provided in the gaming machine 10.

In this case, for example, the legitimacy determining means (game hall internal management device 2000) includes the number-of-balls information included in the stored information (card information) transmitted by the stored information transmitting means (card unit 800), and the gaming device information. Of the information (game machine management information) stored in the storage means (game machine management database), the gaming machine number (game machine) included in the storage information (card information) transmitted by the storage information transmission means (card unit 800) Number) and the number-of-balls information corresponding to the specific information (game machine ID), and the validity of the storage medium (game card C1) is determined.
Therefore, the validity of the storage medium based on the number-of-balls information stored in the management server (game room internal management device 2000) and the number-of-balls information stored in the storage medium (game card C1). Therefore, accurate determination can be made.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the gaming machine frame (main body frame 11) installed in the island facility and the gaming machine frame can be opened and closed, and the gaming ball is placed in the gaming area 32. And a front frame 12 provided with a launching operation unit (launching operation handle 16) that performs a launching operation for launching, and enclosing a plurality of game balls and repeatedly using the game balls for a game through a circulation path In the enclosed ball type gaming machine, the enclosed ball number confirmation means (encapsulated ball control device 200) for confirming whether or not a predetermined number of gaming balls are enclosed in the gaming machine 10, and the front frame Door opening / closing detection means (front frame opening detection switch 63, game frame opening detection switch 64), and the front frame 12 has an opening corresponding to the game area 32. In the opening to cover the front A winning opening (a common figure) that includes a transparent member holding frame (glass frame 13) that is mounted with a light member (cover glass 13a) and that can be opened and closed, and whose circulation path is arranged in the game area 32 so that game balls can be won. A starting gate 34, a general winning opening 35, a starting winning opening 36, a normal variable winning apparatus 37, a special variable winning apparatus 38), and an out opening for receiving a game ball which is arranged at the lower end of the gaming area 32 and has not won the winning opening. 39, a game ball that has won the winning opening and a game ball that has entered the out slot 39, and is capable of firing the game ball based on the operation of the firing operation unit (launching operation handle 16). A ball guide passage for guiding the device 600a), and the ball guide passage includes a standby flow path for waiting for a game ball to be sent to the ball launching means (ball hitting device 600a). Wait Game ball detecting means (encapsulated ball detection 1 switch 244, encapsulated ball detection 2 switch 245) for detecting the game balls of the game machine 10 is turned on. And when the door opening / closing detection means (front frame opening detection switch 63, game frame opening detection switch 64) detects closing from the opening of the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13), The number of encapsulated spheres is confirmed based on the detection information of the encapsulated sphere detection 1 switch 244 and the encapsulated sphere detection 2 switch 245).

  Therefore, since the number of encapsulated balls is confirmed when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the game can be started with the number of encapsulated balls confirmed. Furthermore, since the number of encapsulated balls is confirmed when closing is detected from the opening of the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13), the number of encapsulated balls can be changed only when there is a possibility that the number of encapsulated balls will change after the game starts. Can be confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to accurately check the number of encapsulated balls while reducing the processing load.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, based on the confirmation information (encapsulated ball number insufficient error flag or encapsulated ball number error error flag) of the enclosed ball number confirmation unit (encapsulated ball control device 200). Then, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the number of encapsulated spheres by means of enclosing sphere number determining means (encapsulated sphere control device 200) for determining whether or not there is an abnormality in the number of encapsulated spheres. In such a case, it is configured to include launch prohibiting means (encapsulated ball control apparatus 200) that prohibits the launch of the game ball by the ball launching means (hit ball launching apparatus 600a). Further, when it is determined by the enclosed ball number determining means (encapsulated ball control device 200) that there is an abnormality in the enclosed ball number, abnormality notifying means (display panel 20b, error display LED 23, display device 41, and the like, which notifies the abnormality) It is also possible to provide speakers 19a, 19b).

  Accordingly, it is necessary for the enclosed ball type gaming machine to contain game balls without excess or deficiency. However, in the gaming machine 10, when the number of enclosed balls is abnormal, the launching of the game balls is prohibited. It is possible to prevent a game from being played in a state where the number of encapsulated balls is excessive or insufficient. In addition, if there is an abnormality in the number of encapsulated balls, it is also possible to notify the abnormality. It is possible to warn the player who caused the game.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the launch prohibiting means (encapsulated ball control device 200) further includes door opening / closing detection means (front frame opening detection switch 63, game frame opening detection switch 64). When the opening of the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13) is detected, the ball launching means (ball striking device 600a) is prohibited from launching a game ball.

  Accordingly, when the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13) is opened, the launch of the game ball is prohibited. Therefore, the possibility that the enclosed game ball (encapsulated ball) is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 10, that is, The possibility that the number of encapsulated balls is insufficient can be suppressed.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the number of board surface ball judging means for judging whether or not the number of game balls in the game area 32 (number of board surface balls) is not less than a predetermined threshold value. When the number of game balls in the game area 32 (number of board balls) is determined by the (encapsulated ball control device 200) and the board surface ball number judging means (encapsulated ball control device 200) to be equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value. , And a ball clogging notification means (display device 41, speakers 19a and 19b) for notifying the occurrence of the ball clogging in the game area 32.

  Therefore, if the number of game balls (the number of board balls) in the game area 32 is excessive, that is, if there is a possibility that a ball is clogged in the game area 32, Therefore, it is possible to prompt a store clerk or the like of the game hall to eliminate the ball clogging or to let the player recognize the occurrence of the ball clogging.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, in response to a command from the game control means (game control apparatus 100) for overall control of the game and the game control means (game control apparatus 100). An effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for controlling an effect device (board decoration device 42, frame decoration device 15, board effect device 44, frame effect device 45) for effecting a game, and a game control means (game control device) 100) Encapsulation for controlling information processing (including calculation of the number of balls) and control of a ball circulation system (launch control device 600, enclosed ball circulation device 700, etc.) on the enclosed game ball based on game information from 100) Sphere control means (encapsulated sphere control device 200).

  Therefore, the game ball (encapsulated ball) enclosed by the enclosed ball control means (encapsulated ball control device 200) provided separately from the game control unit (game control device 100) and the effect control unit (effect control device 300). Information processing and control of the ball circulation system device (launch control device 600, encapsulated ball circulation device 700, etc.), so that game control means and effect control means for non-enclosed ball type gaming machines are not significantly modified. Thus, it can be used as a game control means or an effect control means for an enclosed ball type gaming machine.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described.
The encapsulated ball game machine 10 of the second embodiment is capable of one-to-one correspondence with a card unit for a non-encapsulated ball game machine (that is, a game machine to which game media is paid out), that is, a game It is possible to deal with a card unit that has no function of managing the number-of-balls information related to the number of balls held by the person and a function of storing the number-of-balls information in a storage medium such as a card in a one-to-one manner. It differs from the encapsulated ball type gaming machine 10 of one embodiment. Therefore, only a different part from 1st Embodiment is demonstrated and the detailed description of another common part is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 31 shows a configuration of a gaming machine system 1 including the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
A card unit (card sand unit) 800 that can be handled by the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a non-encapsulated gaming machine, that is, a gaming machine card unit from which gaming media are paid out. Specifically, for example, when a predetermined money is inserted, the card unit 800 of this embodiment issues a rental card C2 such as a prepaid card corresponding to the amount of inserted money, and Lending a game ball within the frequency range of the card C2, and if there is a remaining frequency at the end of the game, record the remaining ball loan frequency information (information relating to the amount available for ball lending, ie, balance information). When the rented card C2 is discharged or a rented card C2 such as a prepaid card is inserted, the remaining lent number information is read from the lent card C2 and within the frequency range of the lent card C2. The game ball is rented out, and if there is a remaining amount at the end of the game, the rented card C2 in which the information on the remaining number of balls is recorded is discharged. That is, the card unit 800 according to the present embodiment has a function of managing balance information and a function of storing balance information in a storage medium such as a card. Does not have a function of storing.

In the case of the first embodiment, the number-of-balls information is managed by the enclosed ball control device 200 and the card unit 800. However, in this embodiment, the number-of-balls information is managed only by the enclosed ball control device 200. I will do it.
That is, the enclosing ball control device 200 includes information (award ball signal, special award signal, ball feed) necessary for managing the number of balls to be increased or decreased by the game, including game information from the game control means (game control device 100). Signal, out detection signal, foul detection signal, etc.), and a ball control means for managing the number of balls held by the player regarding the number of balls held by the player.
Therefore, in this embodiment, the card unit 800 does not have a ball number storage area, and both the number of balls that can be fired and the number of balls held are stored in the ball number storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200.

As in the case of the first embodiment, the gaming machine 10 is connected to the card unit 800 via the card unit I / F 235, and the card unit 800 is connected to the card management device 2100.
That is, the management that the card unit I / F 235 can connect to the valuable value management means (card unit 800) that manages the valuable value information (balance information) related to the valuable value (amount available for ball lending) possessed by the player. Make connection means.
Further, the ball lending button and the game end button of the gaming machine 10 constitute a ball lending operation means operated by the player.
The enclosing ball control means (encapsulating ball control apparatus 200) is connected to the management connecting means (card) in response to the operation of the lending operation means (the lending button for the gaming machine 10 and the game end button for the gaming machine 10). A predetermined signal (lending request signal (ball lending signal), discharge request signal (card discharge request signal)) is transmitted to the valuable value management means (card unit 800) via the unit I / F 235).

In addition, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a card insertion slot 91 (see FIG. 32) for inserting a ball card C3 that can store ball number information and a card discharge port for discharging the ball card C3. 92 (see FIG. 32) and a card reader / writer 910 (see FIG. 32) capable of reading data of the holding card C3 inserted into the card insertion slot 91 and writing data to the holding card C3 discharged from the card discharge slot 92. 33) and a ball storage control board (ball storage control device 900) for controlling the card reader / writer 910. The holding ball storage control device 900 is connected to the enclosing ball control device 200 and receives card rewriting information from the enclosing ball control device 200, or the card information (read from the holding ball card C3) to the enclosing ball control device 200. Data).
That is, the card reader / writer 910 of the gaming machine 10 can read and write the storage information (card information) of the holding number storage medium (the holding card C3) capable of storing the holding number information relating to the number of holdings held by the player. Make a good reading and writing means.

As in the case of the first embodiment, the gaming machine 10 is connected to the hall computer 2200 via the external information terminal 24, and the enclosed ball control device 200 is connected to the hall computer 2200 via the external information terminal 24. It is configured to transmit game information (rate switching signal, card insertion information, recovery signal, ball rental signal, etc.).
That is, the external information terminal 24 serves as an external connection means that can be connected to a management server (hall computer 2200) that manages game information including the number-of-balls information related to the number of balls held by the player.
The encapsulated ball control means (enclosed ball control apparatus 200) is configured to transmit game information to the management server (hall computer 2200) via the external connection means (external information terminal 24).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the card management device 2100 and the hall computer 2200 are configured not to be connected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the card management device 2100 and the card management device 2100 are not limited to this. The hall computer 2200 may be connected.
In the present embodiment, encrypted information is stored in the rental card C2 and the holding card C3 from the viewpoint of preventing fraud, but the present invention is not limited to this.
In the present embodiment, the encrypted information is exchanged between the gaming machine 10 and the card unit 800 from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, and the information is decrypted at the reception destination. There is no.

[Card processing]
An example of the card process of this embodiment will be described. The card processing of the present embodiment is not performed by the card unit 800, but the gaming machine 10 performs, for example, timer interrupt processing.
Here, in the present embodiment, the specific information for specifying the storage medium (the ball card C3) is not the player ID but the ball card ID. In the gaming machine management database stored in the storage device of the game hall internal management device 2000 (in the present embodiment, the storage device of the hall computer 2200), gaming machine management information for managing the gaming machine 10 ( Is stored in association with the gaming machine number information for specifying the gaming machine 10, and the card management database includes the holding ball It is assumed that card management information for managing the card C3 is stored in association with the holding card ID for specifying the holding card C3.

First, the enclosed ball control device 200 of the gaming machine 10 determines whether or not the holding card C3 is set.
If it is determined that the ball-holding card C3 is set, the card processing for the ball-holding card C3 inserted into the card insertion slot 91 of the gaming machine 10 has been completed, so the card processing is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the holding card C3 is not set, it is determined whether or not the holding card C3 is inserted into the card insertion slot 91 of the gaming machine 10.

If it is determined that the ball card C3 is not inserted, the card processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the ball-holding card C3 has been inserted, a reading request signal is transmitted to the ball-holding storage control device 900. Thereby, the data (card information) stored in the holding ball card C <b> 3 is read by the card reader / writer 910 of the gaming machine 10 and transmitted to the enclosed ball control device 200. When the card information from the holding ball storage control device 900 is received, the enclosing ball control device 200 transmits the holding card ID included in the card information to the hall computer 2200. Upon receiving the ball card ID from the enclosing ball control device 200, the hall computer 2200 determines the authenticity of the ball card ID by a well-known ID (key code) confirmation method, It transmits to the gaming machine 10 (encapsulated ball control device 200) that has transmitted the ball card ID.

  When receiving the determination result from the hall computer 2200, the enclosing ball control device 200 confirms the authenticity of the holding card C3 based on the determination result, and determines whether or not the inserted holding card C3 is true. judge. If it is determined that the inserted ball card C3 is false, the ball card C3 is discharged from the card outlet 92 of the gaming machine 10, the card processing is terminated, and the inserted ball card C3 is terminated. When it is determined that the ball card C3 is true, a table movement determination process for determining OK / NG of the table movement by the player is performed, and the card process is terminated.

[Transfer determination process and legitimacy determination process]
Next, an example of the table movement determination process and the validity determination process of the present embodiment will be described.
First, the enclosed ball control device 200 of the gaming machine 10 specifies the player number information (the gaming machine before the player moves) from the card information (that is, the card information of the inserted holding ball card C3) from the holding ball storage control device 900. The game machine number information) and the ball card ID (information for specifying the ball card C3) are acquired and transmitted to the hall computer 2200, and the game machine number information (the game machine 10 (after movement) Game machine number information) for identifying the game machine) is transmitted to the hall computer 2200.

Upon receiving the player number information and ball card ID from the enclosed ball control device 200 and receiving the game table number information from the enclosed ball control device 200, the hall computer 2200 is installed with the hall computer 2200. It is determined whether or not the game hall is a game hall that allows the player to move the platform.
If it is determined that the game room is prohibited from moving, the process after step D8 of the legitimacy determination process (FIG. 26B) of the first embodiment (that is, the process of step D8 and step D7). Or the process of D9) is performed, and the validity determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game room is permitted to move, the gaming machine management information corresponding to the table number information (gaming machine number information) from the enclosed ball control device 200 and the enclosed ball control device 200 Card management information corresponding to the ball-holding card ID from the database, and the ball rental rate based on the ball rental rate information included in the acquired gaming machine management information (that is, the rental ball of the gaming machine before moving the table) Rate) and the rental rate of the gaming machine specified by the gaming machine number information (gaming machine number information) from the enclosed ball control device 200 (that is, the rental rate of the gaming machine after moving the machine) are the same. It is determined whether or not there is.

When it is determined that the rental rate is not the same, the processing after step D8 of the legitimacy determination processing (FIG. 26B) of the first embodiment (that is, the processing at step D8 and the processing at step D7 or D9). To complete the validity determination process.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the renting rate is the same, the added ball value (the number of balls included in the acquired card management information (that is, the balls stored in the inserted ball card C3) Value obtained on the basis of the number information) is linked to the settlement card ID of the throwing card C3 out of the possession number information included in the acquired gaming machine management information. In the number-of-balls information (that is, the number-of-balls information generated in response to an operation for discharging the ball card C3 in the gaming machine 10 before moving the table (for example, the operation of the game end button by the player)). It is determined whether or not the value is the same as the value acquired based on this. However, if the card management information, etc., indicating that the number of possessed balls has been exchanged for prizes or the number of stored balls during the movement of the table is included in the acquired card management information, etc. In consideration of the number of balls, it is determined whether or not the added ball value is the same as the adjusted value of the game table.

When it is determined that the added ball value is the same as the settlement value of the gaming table, determination information for permitting the movement of the table is transmitted to the gaming machine 10 (encapsulated ball control device 200), and the validity determination process Exit.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the added ball value is not the same as the adjusted value of the gaming table, it is determined that the information related to the added ball value has been tampered with, and determination information for prohibiting the movement of the game machine 10 ( It transmits to the enclosed ball control device 200), and the legitimacy determination process is terminated.

When the determination information from the hall computer 2200 is received, the encapsulated ball control device 200 determines whether or not the table movement by the player is OK based on the determination information.
If it is determined that the movement of the table is OK, the number-of-balls information corresponding to the card ID or the like included in the card information (that is, the card information of the inserted ball card C3) from the ball holding memory control device 900 Is acquired from the hall computer 2200 (or the number-of-balls information may be acquired from the card information from the ball-holding storage control device 900). The acquired ball number information is stored in the ball number storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200, and the ball number of the display panel 20b provided in the operation display unit 20 includes the ball number based on the acquired ball number information. The display is displayed on the number display section 907 and the table movement determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the table movement is NG, a warning notification (notification that the table movement is NG) is performed, and the inserted ball C3 is discharged from the card discharge port 92 to move the table. The determination process ends.

[Deposit processing]
Next, an example of the deposit process of this embodiment will be described.
First, the card unit 800 determines whether or not money has been inserted into the cash slot of the card unit 800.
If it is determined that money has been inserted, the amount of money inserted is identified by the money discriminator (not shown) of the card unit 800, and a rent card C2 (such as a prepaid card) corresponding to the amount of money. As the data to be transmitted to the card management device 2100, the payment information relating to the amount of the money is the rent card ID of the issued rent card C2 (information for specifying the rent card C2), It is set together with the gaming machine number information (gaming machine number information for specifying the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the card unit 800 on a one-to-one basis). Then, based on the payment information, the balance information (amount information) stored in the balance storage area of the card unit 800 is updated, and the payment information is transmitted to the encapsulated ball control device 200 so that the operation display unit 20 The deposit amount based on the deposit information is displayed on the display panel 20b or the like provided, or the balance displayed on the balance display unit 906 or the like of the display panel 20b is updated based on the deposit information, thereby completing the deposit process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that no money has been inserted, it is determined whether or not the rental card C2 is inserted into the card slot of the card unit 800.
If it is determined that the rental card C2 is not inserted, the deposit process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the rental card C2 is inserted, the data (card information) stored in the rental card C2 is read by the card reader / writer 810 and transmitted to the card management device 2100. As the data, the balance information included in the card information is changed to a lending card ID (a lending card ID included in the card information) or gaming machine number information (a gaming machine 10 corresponding to the card unit 800 on a one-to-one basis. Set together with the gaming machine number information) for specifying. Then, the balance information (amount information) stored in the balance storage area of the card unit 800 is updated based on the balance information included in the card information, and the balance information included in the card information is updated to the enclosing ball control device. Based on the balance information, the balance displayed on the balance display unit 906 or the like of the display panel 20b is displayed on the display panel 20b or the like included in the operation display unit 20 as a deposit amount. The payment process is terminated after updating.

[Sphere rental processing]
Next, an example of the ball lending process of this embodiment will be described.
First, the card unit 800 determines whether or not a ball lending button (for example, an operation button 20a incorporating a ball lending switch 901) is pressed.
If it is determined that the ball lending button has not been pressed, the ball lending process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the ball lending button has been pressed, the number-of-balls information relating to a predetermined number of balls (for example, 125) is transmitted to the gaming machine 10 (enclosed ball control device 200). As a result, the number of balls that can be fired (may be the number of balls) stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the gaming machine 10 (encapsulated ball control device 200) is updated (for example, +125 is updated).

Next, the balance information stored in the balance storage area of the card unit 800 is updated based on the amount (for example, −500 yen) corresponding to the predetermined number of rented balls, and the updated balance information is controlled by the enclosed ball. The balance based on the updated balance information transmitted to the device 200 is displayed on the balance display unit 906 of the display panel 20b provided in the operation display unit 20.
Next, as the data to be transmitted to the card management device 2100, the updated balance information is used as the rent card ID (the rent card ID of the inserted rent card C2 or the rent card issued at the time of deposit). C2 ball rental card ID) and gaming machine number information (gaming machine number information for specifying the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the card unit 800 on a one-to-one basis), etc., and the ball lending process ends.

That is, in the case of this embodiment, the ball lending button of the gaming machine 10 has a valuable value (amount that can be used for lending) based on the valuable value information (balance information) managed by the valuable value management means (card unit 800). The lending operation unit is operated when converting at least a part of the ball into the number of balls.
Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the enclosing ball control device 200 sends a lending request signal (card unit 800) to the lending request signal (card unit 800) in response to the lending operation unit (the lending button of the gaming machine 10) being operated. Sphere lending signal) is transmitted to update the value information (balance information) managed by the value management means and the lending signal from the value management means (card unit 800) that has received the lending request signal. In response to the reception of the (number of rented balls), an updating unit is provided that can update the number-of-balls information managed by the enclosed ball control unit (encapsulated ball control device 200).

[Ball movement processing]
Next, an example of the holding ball movement process of this embodiment will be described. The ball movement process of the present embodiment is not performed by the card unit 800, but is performed by the gaming machine 10 by a timer interrupt process, for example.
Here, in this embodiment, the card unit 800 does not have a ball number storage area for storing the number of balls, and the number of balls held is stored in the ball number storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 of the gaming machine 10. The number of balls that can be fired is stored.

First, the enclosed ball control device 200 of the gaming machine 10 determines whether or not a ball movement button (for example, an operation button 20a incorporating a ball movement switch) is pressed.
If it is determined that the held ball movement button has not been pressed, the number of balls held on the display panel 20b provided in the operation display unit 20 indicates the number of balls held in the ball number storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200. Information on the number of balls held (ball number information) displayed on the display unit 907 and the like and stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 is a ball card ID (the number of balls held at the end of the game). The ball holding card ID of the ball card C3), gaming machine number information (gaming machine number information for specifying the gaming machine 10) and the like are transmitted to the hall computer 2200, and the holding ball movement process is completed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the holding ball movement button has been pressed, it is determined whether or not the holding ball movement button has been pressed for a long time.
When it is determined that the held ball movement button is not pressed for a long time, that is, when the player desires conversion from the number of held balls to the number of balls that can be fired, the number of held balls of the enclosed ball control device 200 is stored. It is determined whether or not the number of balls held in the area is a predetermined number (for example, 250) or more.
When it is determined that the number of possessed balls is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the number of balls that can be fired stored in the retained ball number storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 is updated (for example, +250 is updated). Then, the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 is updated (for example, -250 update), and the operation display unit 20 includes the updated number of balls. In addition to displaying the updated number of balls (ball number information) on the 20b ball number display section 907 and the like, a ball card ID (ball card ID of the ball card C3 discharged at the end of the game) ) And gaming machine number information (gaming machine number information for specifying the gaming machine 10), etc., are transmitted to the hall computer 2200, and the holding ball movement process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of possessed balls is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the number of launchable balls stored in the possessed ball number storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 is updated (that is, Add the number of balls held in the ball number storage area). Then, the number of balls held in the number-of-balls storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 is updated (that is, cleared to 0), and the operation display unit 20 includes the updated number of balls held in the operation display unit 20b. Is displayed on the number-of-balls display section 907, etc., and the updated information on the number of balls (the number of balls held) is the ball card ID (the ball card ID of the ball card C3 discharged at the end of the game). And the gaming machine number information (gaming machine number information for specifying the gaming machine 10) and the like are transmitted to the hall computer 2200, and the holding ball movement process is completed.

  Further, when it is determined that the ball movement button has been pressed for a long time, that is, when the player desires conversion from the number of balls that can be fired to the number of balls to be held, the number of balls held in the enclosed ball control device 200 is stored. The number of balls that can be fired stored in the area is updated (that is, cleared to 0). Then, the number of balls held in the number-of-balls storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 is updated (that is, the number of balls that can be fired before the update is added to the number of balls held), and the The number of balls is displayed on the number-of-balls display section 907 of the display panel 20b provided in the operation display unit 20, and the updated information on the number of balls (the number of balls held) is displayed as a ball card ID (at the end of the game). Along with the ball card ID of the ball card C3 to be discharged) and gaming machine number information (gaming machine number information for specifying the gaming machine 10), etc., it is transmitted to the hall computer 2200, and the holding ball movement process is terminated.

[Game end processing]
Next, an example of the game end process of this embodiment will be described. The game end process of this embodiment is not performed by the card unit 800, but is performed by the gaming machine 10 by, for example, a timer interrupt process.
First, the enclosed ball control device 200 of the gaming machine 10 determines whether or not a game end button (for example, an operation button 20a incorporating a game end switch 902) is pressed.
If it is determined that the game end button has not been pressed, the game end process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game end button has been pressed, processing for ending the game is started and a card discharge request signal is transmitted to the card unit 800. Upon receiving this card discharge request signal, the card unit 800 uses the card reader / writer 810 to apply the card unit 800 to the rented card C2 (the inserted lent card C2 or the lent card C2 issued at the time of deposit). The balance information stored in the balance storage area is written, then the balance storage area is initialized, and a card discharge end signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 10 (enclosed ball control device 200). Note that the card unit 800 may discharge the rented card C2 in which the balance information is written before transmitting the card discharge end signal, or after transmitting the card discharge end signal (for example, the holding card C3 It may be discharged at substantially the same time as the discharge of.

  When the card discharge end signal is received from the card unit 800 and the process for ending the game is completed, the encapsulated ball control device 200 launches stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the encapsulated ball control device 200. Update the number of possible balls (ie clear 0). Then, the number of balls held in the number-of-balls storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 is updated (that is, the number of balls that can be fired before the update is added to the number of balls held), and the The number of balls is displayed on the number-of-balls display section 907 of the display panel 20b provided in the operation display unit 20, and the information on the number of balls after the update (number of balls held) and the gaming machine 10 are specified. The gaming machine number information (base number information) is transmitted to the hall computer 2200 together with the ball card ID (ball card ID of the ball card C3 to be discharged) and the like.

  Next, information on the number of balls (number of balls held) stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 and the gaming machine 10 are specified as card rewrite information in the ball storage control device 900. After transmitting the gaming machine number information (unit number information) and the like for initialization, the number-of-balls storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 is initialized, and the game end process is terminated. When the card rewriting information is received from the enclosed ball control device 200, the ball holding memory control device 900 transmits the ball holding information transmitted as the card rewriting information to the ball card C3 to be discharged by the card reader / writer 910 of the gaming machine 10. Number information, gaming machine number information (unit number information), and the like are written, and the held card C3 is discharged from the card discharge port 92 of the gaming machine 10.

That is, the game end button of the gaming machine 10 is operated when discharging a valuable value storage medium (rental card C2) capable of storing valuable value information (balance information) from the valuable value management means (card unit 800). Forms the discharge operation section.
Further, the enclosing ball control device 200 sends a discharge request signal (card discharge request signal) to the valuable value management means (card unit 800) in response to the operation of the discharge operation unit (game end button of the gaming machine 10). By transmitting, the valuable value management means is used as a discharging means for discharging the valuable value storage medium (ball rental card C2).

Here, with reference to FIG. 32, the card insertion port 91 and the card discharge port 92 provided in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 32A is a perspective view of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 32B is an enlarged view of a main part of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
In this embodiment, the ball-holding card C3 has a coin shape, but the shape of the ball-holding card C3 can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate.
Further, in the present embodiment, the card insertion slot 91 for inserting the ball holding card C3 is disposed at a position corresponding to the upper plate position in a non-enclosed ball type gaming machine, and the ball holding card C3 is discharged. The card discharge port 92 is arranged at a position corresponding to the position of the lower plate in a non-encapsulated ball game machine, but the arrangement positions of the card insertion port 91 and the card discharge port 92 can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. is there. By placing the card insertion port 91 and the card discharge port 92 at positions as in the present embodiment, the ball is held in the same manner as when a game ball held on the upper plate of a non-encapsulated game machine is inserted. The card C3 can be inserted, and the ball holding card C3 is discharged in the same manner as a game ball acquired in a lower plate of a non-encapsulated game machine.

Next, a card reader / writer 910 provided in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
33 to 37 are side views of the card reader / writer 910 provided in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The card reader / writer 810 (read / write means) of the gaming machine 10 is disposed on the gaming machine frame (main body frame 11) fixed to the island facility, and is provided on the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13). The storage information (card information) of the ball number storage medium (ball card C3) taken from the mouth (card insertion slot 91) can be read and provided on the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13). The storage information (card information) can be written to the ball number storage medium (ball card C3) discharged from the discharge port (card discharge port 92).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33A and the like, the card reader / writer 910 is rotatably mounted in a card introduction port 911 provided in the card reader / writer 910 main body and the card reader / writer 910 main body. Of the rotator 912, the card reader / writer 910 main body, the card outlet 913 provided below the card inlet 911, the coin presser 914 for closing the card outlet 913, and the card reader / writer 910 main body are formed. A spare tank 915, an information reading sensor 916 mounted on the rotating body 912, an information writing sensor 917 mounted on the card reader / writer 910 main body, and the like.

A plurality of (three in this embodiment) card holding portions 912a are formed on the rotating body 912, and an information read sensor 916 is provided in each card holding portion 912a.
That is, as shown in FIGS. 33A and 33B, the card reader / writer 910 is inserted from the card insertion slot 91 provided in the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13) and passes through the card introduction slot 911. The held ball card C3 is held by the card holding unit 912a of the rotating body 912, and the card information of the held ball card C3 is read by the information reading sensor 916 provided in the card holding unit 912a. Yes.

When the card reader / writer 910 (specifically, the information reading sensor 916) reads the card information from the ball card C3, the ball ball storage control device 900 (or the enclosed ball control device 200 may be used). As shown in FIG. 33 (c), the rotating body 912 is rotated in the forward direction (clockwise direction in this example), and the ball card C3 is transferred to the information writing position. That is, the rotating body 912 is rotatable while holding the ball card C3.
As shown in FIG. 34 (a), an information writing sensor 917 is provided in a portion of the inside of the card reader / writer 910 main body that can come into contact with the holding card C3 transferred to the information writing position. The writer 910 is configured to write card information on the ball card C3 that has been transferred to the information writing position by the information writing sensor 917.

Here, in the case of the present embodiment, the portion of the inside of the card reader / writer 910 main body that can contact the ball-holding card C3 transferred to the information writing position, that is, the portion provided with the information writing sensor 917 is the card guide. It is located closer to the reserve tank 915 than the coin presser 914 for closing the outlet 913.
In addition, a portion of the inside of the card reader / writer 910 main body that can come into contact with the holding card C3 transferred to the information writing position has a mountain shape in order to make the information writing sensor 917 and the holding card C3 come into contact with each other. Protruding.

When the card reader / writer 910 (specifically, the information writing sensor 917) writes the card information to the ball card C3, the ball ball storage control device 900 (or the enclosed ball control device 200 may be used). As shown in FIGS. 34 (a) and 34 (b), the rotating body 912 is rotated in the reverse direction (in this example, the counterclockwise direction), and the holding card C3 is transferred to the discharge position, Thereafter, the coin presser portion 914 is released at a predetermined timing. Thereby, the ball-holding card C3 is detached from the card holding part 912a of the rotating body 912 by its own weight, passes through the card outlet 913, and passes through the card discharge port 92 provided in the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13). Discharged.
Then, as shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B, the ball holding memory control device 900 (or the encapsulated ball control device 200) opens the coin presser portion 914 and then performs a predetermined operation as shown in FIGS. The coin presser 914 is closed at the timing. Further, the rotating body 912 is rotated so that the position of any one of the card holding portions 912a is in a position where the holding card C3 that has passed through the card introduction port 911 can be received. Wait for it to be inserted.

Here, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 10 has the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls storage area of the enclosed ball control device 200 when the game end button is pressed (in the case of this embodiment, When the sum of the number of balls and the number of balls that can be fired is 0, the holding card C3 is not discharged. In that case, the holding ball storage control device 900 (or the enclosed ball control device 200) may hold the holding card C3 (“coin”) to the information writing position as shown in FIG. After the transfer, it waits for a new throwing card C3 to be inserted without writing card information or opening / closing the coin presser 914.
Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), when a new holding card C3 (“coin 2”) is inserted, the card information of the “coin 2” is read out and shown in FIG. 36 (a). Thus, the rotating body 912 rotates in the forward direction, and the “coin 2” is transferred to the information writing position as shown in FIG. At that time, the “coin” already held in the card holding portion 912a of the rotating body 912 is detached from the card holding portion 912a by its own weight with the rotation of the rotating body 912, and stores the spare ball-holding card C3. It is guided by the guiding part 915a to the spare tank 915 side for keeping it.

Similarly, when the coin holding card C3 (“coin 3”) is newly inserted and the rotating body 912 rotates while “coin 2” is held in the card holding portion 912a of the rotating body 912, “coin 2”. Is guided to the spare tank 915 side by the guiding portion 915a, and accordingly, the “coin” is pushed to the outlet side of the spare tank 915.
Furthermore, when the holding card C3 (“coin 4”) is newly inserted and the rotating body 912 rotates while the “coin 3” is held in the card holding portion 912a of the rotating body 912, FIG. As shown, the “coin 3” is guided to the spare tank 915 side by the guiding portion 915a, and accordingly, “coin” and “coin 2” are pushed to the outlet side of the spare tank 915.

  Further, when the game is started without inserting the ball card C3, the ball storage control device 900 (or the enclosed ball control device 200) may be configured as shown in FIGS. 36 (d) and 37. As shown in (a), the rotating body 912 is rotated in the reverse direction (in this example, the counterclockwise direction). As a result, the ball holding card C3 stored in the reserve tank 915 moves to the entrance side of the reserve tank by its own weight and is received by the card holding portion 912a of the rotating body 912 as shown in FIG. Held. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), when the ball-holding card C3 reaches the information writing position, the ball-holding storage control device 900 (or the enclosed ball control device 200) may be a rotating body. Stop the rotation of 912 and wait for the game end button to be pressed.

Note that a switch (sensor) for detecting the excess or deficiency of the holding card C3 stored in the auxiliary tank 915 is provided at a predetermined position of the auxiliary tank 915, and when the excess or deficiency of the holding card C3 is detected by the switch. Even if a warning notification (a notification that the spare ball holding card C3 is excessive or a notification that the spare ball holding card C3 is insufficient) is displayed on the display panel 20b or the like provided in the operation display unit 20. Good. Thereby, it is possible to prompt the store clerk or the like of the game hall to eliminate the excess or deficiency of the spare ball card C3.
Further, the card reader / writer 910 may be provided with a lid 918 that closes the outlet of the spare tank 915. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 38, the lid 918 is configured to be openable and closable, so that when the spare ball card C3 is excessive, the extra ball card C3 can be taken out from the spare tank 915. If the reserve ball card C3 is insufficient, the reserve tank 915 can be replenished with the ball card C3.

  In the present embodiment, the card reader / writer 910 is arranged in the gaming machine frame (main body frame 11) fixed to the island facility. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may arrange | position to the back surface side of the frame 12 (including the glass frame 13). By disposing the card reader / writer 910 on the back surface side of the front frame 12, the extra ball holding card C3 is removed from the spare tank 915, the ball holding card C3 is replenished to the spare tank 915, and the card reader / writer 910 is When the lid 918 is provided, the lid 918 can be opened and closed more easily.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, in a sealed ball type gaming machine in which a plurality of game balls are enclosed and the game balls are repeatedly used through a circulation path, the player has The player possesses read / write means (card reader / writer 910) capable of reading and writing storage information (card information) of a ball number storage medium (ball card C3) capable of storing ball number information relating to the number of balls to be held. Management management means (card unit I / F 235) that can be connected to valuable value management means (card unit 800) that manages valuable value information (balance information) related to valuable value (amount that can be used for ball lending), and games Game control means (game control device 100) that controls the game and a production device (board decoration device 42, frame equipment) that produces a game in response to a command from the game control means (game control device 100). The number of balls to be increased / decreased by the game, including game control information (game control device 300) and game control means (game control device 100) for controlling the device 15, the board production device 44, and the frame production device 45). Enclosure that manages information on the number of balls held by the player based on information necessary to manage the game (award ball signal, special award signal, ball feed signal, out detection signal, foul detection signal, etc.) A ball control means (enclosed ball control device 200) and a ball rental operation means (a ball rental button of the gaming machine 10 and a game end button of the gaming machine 10) operated by a player, and an enclosed ball control means (encapsulation) In response to the operation of the ball rental operation means (the ball rental button of the gaming machine 10, the game end button of the gaming machine 10), the ball control device 200) is connected via the management connection means (card unit I / F 235). Valuable value It means a predetermined signal (card unit 800) is configured to transmit (rental request signal (sphere rental signals), the discharge request signal (card ejection request signal)).

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 has functions related to the number of balls held (such as a function for managing the number of balls held and a function for storing the number of balls held in the ball number storage medium (ball card C3)). Since the value management means (card unit 800) does not have a function relating to the number of balls held, only the value information (balance information) needs to be managed. Therefore, as the value management means (card unit 800), an enclosed ball type It is possible to use card units for non-game machines as they are. Therefore, when replacing an existing non-encapsulated ball game machine in the game hall with an encapsulated ball game machine, or when replacing an existing enclosed ball game machine in the game hall with a non-encapsulated ball game machine, With the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the card unit can be used as it is, so that it is possible to reduce the cost burden and layout burden on the game arcade.
In the present embodiment, the number-of-balls information is stored in the number-of-balls storage medium (the number-of-balls card C3). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Does not need to store the number of balls. In this case, for example, the ball number storage medium stores information (ball card ID, etc.) necessary for obtaining the ball number information related to the number of balls held by the player, and controls the enclosed ball. The means (encapsulated ball control device 200) obtains the number-of-balls information corresponding to the information (ball-card ID, etc.) stored in the ball-number storage medium from the database (card management database, etc.) Based on the information necessary for managing the number of balls to be increased / decreased by the above, it is possible to manage the number of balls held. It is also possible to manage the number-of-balls storage medium with an ID and manage the number-of-balls information with a management server (such as the hall computer 2200) corresponding to the ID.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the ball lending operation means has a valuable value (for ball lending) based on the valuable value information (balance information) managed by the valuable value management means (card unit 800). Valuable value information (balance) from the lending operation unit (the ball lending button of the gaming machine 10) operated when converting at least a part of the available amount) into the number of balls, and the value management means (card unit 800) And a discharge operation unit (game end button) that is operated when discharging the valuable value storage medium (the rental card C2) capable of storing information), and the enclosed ball control means (enclosed ball control device 200) includes: By transmitting a lending request signal (ball lending signal) to the value management means (card unit 800) in response to the operation of the lending operation unit (the ball lending button of the gaming machine 10), the value management means Managed The enclosing ball in response to receiving the lending signal (lending number information) from the value managing means (card unit 800) that has received the lending request signal. In response to the update means (encapsulated ball control apparatus 200) capable of updating the number-of-balls information managed by the control means (encapsulated ball control apparatus 200) and the discharge operation unit (game end button of the gaming machine 10) being operated. Thus, by sending a discharge request signal (card discharge request signal) to the valuable value management means (card unit 800), the discharge means (encapsulation) that causes the valuable value management means to discharge the valuable value storage medium (rental card C2). Sphere control device 200).

  Therefore, since the enclosed ball control means (encapsulated ball control apparatus 200) of the gaming machine 10 includes the updating means and the discharging means, the valuable value management means (card unit 800) is for a non-encapsulated ball type game machine. The card unit can be used as it is.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the reading / writing means (card reader / writer 910) is arranged in the gaming machine frame (main body frame 11) and includes the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13). ) And the storage information (card information) of the ball number storage medium (ball card C3) taken in from the slot (card insertion slot 91) provided in the front frame 12 (glass frame 13). Storage information (card information) can be written to a ball number storage medium (ball card C3) to be discharged from a discharge port (card discharge port 92) provided in the card.

  Therefore, since the reading / writing means (card reader / writer 910) is arranged in the gaming machine frame (main body frame 11) installed in the island facility, the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13) is replaced for model exchange. However, it is not necessary to replace the read / write means (card reader / writer 910). Therefore, since the reading / writing means (card reader / writer 910), which is a function that can be used in common even when the front frame 12 (glass frame 13) is replaced for model exchange, is not wasted, cost reduction and effective use of resources. Is possible.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment will be described.
In addition, the enclosed ball type gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment is that the enclosed ball control device 200 and the polishing device 730 are provided in the gaming machine frame (main body frame 11) fixed to the island facility. It differs from the enclosed ball game machine 10 of the form and the second embodiment. Therefore, only a different part from 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated, and detailed description of another common part is abbreviate | omitted.

As shown in FIG. 39, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the encapsulated ball control device 200, the lifting device 720 and the polishing device 730 of the encapsulated ball circulation device 700 are arranged in the main body frame 11, and are enclosed. The flow path unit 710 of the ball circulation device 700 is disposed on the front frame 12.
As shown in FIG. 39, the polishing apparatus 730 includes a polishing apparatus intake port 731 for taking in the game balls before polishing discharged from the flow path unit 710, and a polishing apparatus discharge for discharging the game balls after polishing. An outlet 732 and a ball stopper 733 for closing the polishing apparatus discharge port 732 are provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 40, the flow path unit 710 is a game that has won a prize opening (a general start gate 34, a general prize opening 35, a start prize opening 36, a normal variable prize winning device 37, a special variable prize winning device 38). The used ball collection path 711 collects the ball as a safe ball and collects the game ball that has entered the out port 39 as an out ball, and the game ball launched by the ball launching means (the hitting ball launching device 600a) is in the game area 32. An unused ball collection path 712 for collecting the game ball as a foul ball when backflowed without being driven, and a discharge port 711b of the used ball collection path 711 and a discharge port 712b of the unused ball collection path 712 are closed. A ball stopper 713, and a firing guide path 714 for guiding the game ball polished by the polishing device 730 to the ball launching means (hit ball launching device 600a). That.

The out sphere and the safe sphere are taken into the intake 711a of the used ball collection path 711, pass through the used sphere collection path 711, and from the discharge port 711b of the used sphere collection path 711, to the polishing apparatus intake of the polishing apparatus 730. 731 is discharged. Further, the foul sphere is taken into the intake 712 a of the unused sphere collection path 712, passes through the unused sphere collection path 712, and passes from the discharge port 712 b of the unused sphere collection path 712 to the polishing apparatus intake port 731. And discharged. Then, the game ball taken into the polishing device intake port 731 is polished by the polishing device 730 and discharged from the polishing device discharge port 732 to the intake port 714 a of the firing guide path 714, and by the launch guide path 714. It is guided and sent to the standby channel.
That is, the polishing device 730 for polishing the outer peripheral surface of the game ball that has passed through the used ball collection path 711 is disposed in the gaming machine frame (main body frame 11), and when the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13) is closed. The inlet (polishing device intake port 731) of the polishing device 730 is coupled to the used ball collection path 711 provided in the front frame 12, and the outlet (polishing device discharge port 732) of the polishing device 730 is connected to the front frame 12. Are connected to the launch guide path 714 provided in the, to form a continuous ball guide path.

Here, the ball stopper 733 provided in the polishing device 730 is in a state in which the polishing device discharge port 732 is closed by the urging force of an urging member (not shown). It is comprised so that it may be in the state which moves to the direction of (in this embodiment, downward direction) and open | releases the polishing apparatus discharge port 732.
Specifically, the ball stopper 733 of the polishing apparatus 730 is configured to be able to contact a predetermined portion of the flow path unit 710 (for example, the intake port 714a of the firing guide path 714), and when the front frame 12 is closed, The ball stopper 733 comes into contact with the predetermined portion and acts against the biasing force of the biasing member. When the front frame 12 is opened, the ball stopper 733 is separated from the predetermined portion and acts on the biasing force of the biasing member. It is configured to release the resisting force.
Thereby, when the front frame 12 is closed, the polishing apparatus discharge port 732 is opened, and the polished game ball can be discharged to the flow path unit 710 (specifically, the intake port 714a of the launch guide path 714). At the same time, when the front frame 12 is opened, the polishing device discharge port 732 is closed, so that game balls from the polishing device 730 can be prevented from being discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 10.

Further, the ball stopper 713 provided in the flow path unit 710 is in a state of closing the discharge port 711b of the used ball collection path 711 and the discharge port 712b of the unused ball collection path 712 by the biasing force of a biasing member (not shown). When a force against the urging force is applied, the discharge port 711b and 712b are opened by moving in a predetermined direction (downward in this embodiment).
Specifically, the ball stopper 713 of the flow path unit 710 is configured to be in contact with a predetermined portion of the polishing apparatus 730 (for example, the polishing apparatus intake port 731), and the ball stopper 713 is closed when the front frame 12 is closed. When the front frame 12 is opened, the ball stopper 713 is separated from the predetermined portion and resists the biasing force of the biasing member when the front frame 12 is opened. Is configured to be released.
Thereby, when the front frame 12 is closed, the discharge ports 711b and 712b are opened, and the game balls (out ball, safe ball, foul ball) from the game board 30 can be discharged to the polishing device 730, and the front frame 12 At the time of opening, the discharge ports 711 b and 712 b are closed, and the game balls from the game board 30 can be prevented from being discharged outside the game machine 10.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment described above, the gaming machine frame (main body frame 11) installed in the island facility and the gaming machine frame can be opened and closed, and the gaming ball is placed in the gaming area 32. And a front frame 12 (including a glass frame 13) provided with a launch operation unit (launch operation handle 16) for performing a launch operation for launching into the game, enclosing a plurality of game balls and playing a game via a circulation path In the enclosed ball type game machine in which balls are repeatedly used for games, the circulation path is arranged in the game area 32 and can be used for winning game balls (a normal start gate 34, a general winning port 35, A start winning port 36, a normal variable winning device 37, a special variable winning device 38), an out port 39 that is arranged at the lower end of the game area 32 and receives a game ball that has not won a winning port, and a game that has won the winning port Enter the ball and out 39 A ball guide passage for collecting the game ball and guiding the game ball to a ball launching unit (hit ball launching device 600a) capable of launching the game ball based on an operation of the launch operation unit (launch operation handle 16). The aisle collects the game balls won at the winning entrances (the normal start gate 34, the general winning entrance 35, the starting winning entrance 36, the normal variable winning device 37, and the special variable winning device 38) as a safe ball and to the out outlet 39. A used ball collection path 711 that collects the game ball that has entered as an out ball, a polishing apparatus 730 that polishes the outer peripheral surface of the game ball that has passed through the use ball collection path 711, and a game ball that has been polished by the polishing apparatus 730 is launched into the ball And a polishing guide path 714 for guiding to a means (ball hitting device 600a). The polishing device 730 is disposed in the gaming machine frame (main body frame 11), and the front frame 12 (glass frame 13). In addition, the inlet (polishing device intake port 731) of the polishing device 730 is coupled to the used ball collection path 711 provided in the front frame 12, and the outlet (polishing device discharge port 732) of the polishing device 730 is closed. ) Is connected to the launch guide path 714 provided in the front frame 12 to form a continuous ball guide path.

  Therefore, since the polishing device 730 (including the lifting device 720) is disposed in the gaming machine frame (main body frame 11) installed in the island facility, the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13) is used for model exchange. Even if it replaces | exchanges, it is not necessary to replace the grinding | polishing apparatus 730. FIG. Therefore, since the polishing apparatus 730, which is a function that can be used in common even when the front frame 12 is replaced for model exchange, is not wasted, cost reduction and effective use of resources can be achieved.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment described above, in response to a command from a game control means (game control apparatus 100) for overall control of the game and a game control means (game control apparatus 100). An effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for controlling an effect device (board decoration device 42, frame decoration device 15, board effect device 44, frame effect device 45) for effecting a game, and a game control means (game control device) 100) based on the game information from the information processing (the calculation of the number of balls, etc.) regarding the enclosed game ball and the ball circulation system device including the polishing device 730 (launch control device 600, enclosed ball circulation device 700, etc.) Enclosed ball control means (enclosed ball control apparatus 200) for controlling the above, and the enclosed ball control means (enclosed ball control apparatus 200) is provided in the gaming machine frame (main body frame 11).

  Therefore, since the enclosed ball control means (encapsulated ball control device 200) is arranged in the gaming machine frame (main body frame 11) installed in the island facility, the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13) is used for model exchange. It is not necessary to replace the encapsulated sphere control means (encapsulated sphere control device 200) even if it is replaced. Therefore, since the enclosed ball control means (encapsulated ball control device 200), which is a function that can be used in common even if the front frame 12 is replaced for model exchange, is not wasted, cost reduction and effective use of resources can be achieved. It becomes possible.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment described above, the ball guiding path is when the game ball launched by the ball launching means (the hitting ball launching device 600a) flows backward without being driven into the game area 32. And an unused ball recovery path 712 for recovering the game ball as a foul ball, and the polishing device 730 is configured to polish the outer peripheral surface of the game ball that has passed through the used ball recovery path 711 and the unused ball recovery path 712. ing.

Therefore, the polishing apparatus 730 polishes not only the safe sphere and the out sphere but also the foul sphere, and thus generation of the foul sphere can be suppressed. That is, a game ball on which dirt or dust adheres is likely to be a foul ball. Therefore, if the foul sphere is used as it is without polishing, there is a high possibility that it will become a foul sphere again, but by eliminating one of the causes of polishing the foul sphere to become a foul sphere, The generation of spheres can be suppressed.
Note that the polishing device 730 provided in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment and the second embodiment may be configured to polish only the safe ball and the out ball, and not only the safe ball and the out ball but also the foul ball. May also be configured to polish.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment described above, the encapsulated ball control means (encapsulated ball control apparatus 200) is a launcher that controls the ball launching means (hit ball launching apparatus 600a) capable of launching a game ball. A firing permission signal output means (encapsulated ball control device 200) for outputting a firing permission signal to the control means (launch control device 600) is provided, and the firing inhibition means (encapsulated ball control device 200) is a front frame 12 (glass frame). 13 (including 13) in response to receiving the frame opening information (front frame opening information, glass frame opening information) transmitted from the game control means (game control device 100) at the time of opening, The control device 200) is configured to prohibit the output of the firing permission signal.

  Therefore, when the front frame 12 (including the glass frame 13) is closed, the polishing device 730 that has formed a continuous ball guiding path, the used ball collection path 711, and the firing guiding path 714 are separated when the front frame 12 is opened. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the enclosed game sphere (encapsulated sphere) is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 10, but since the launch of the game sphere is prohibited when the front frame 12 is opened, The possibility of being discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 10, that is, the possibility of insufficient encapsulated balls can be suppressed.

Here, the gaming machine 10 of the present invention is provided with a volume adjustment switch 60 for adjusting the volume of the speakers 19a, 19b. The signal from the volume adjustment switch 60 is configured to be input to the effect control apparatus 300 as shown in FIG. The signal from the volume adjustment switch 60 may be input to the 1st CPU 311 of the effect control device 300 or may be input to the 2nd CPU 312.
The volume adjustment switch 60 enables volume adjustment in multiple stages (in this example, 10 stages) as shown in FIGS. 41 (a) and 42 (a), for example.

The production control device 300 is configured to enable / disable the power saving function in conjunction with the set value of the volume adjustment switch 60.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the effect control device 300 has a relatively small set value (in this example, any one of “0” to “4”). Is configured to enable the power saving function, and when the set value is relatively large (in this example, any one of “5” to “9”), the power saving function is disabled. Thereby, the volume adjustment and the power saving state can be set efficiently. In addition, since the power saving function is automatically enabled simply by setting the volume to a low level, it is easy to use for a game hall with a high level of power saving awareness that sets the volume to a low level. Here, FIG. 41A shows the case where the set value is “0”, that is, the case where the power saving function is enabled.

Alternatively, for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), the effect control device 300 has an even value (in this example, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “ 8), the power saving function is set to be effective, and when the set value is an odd value (in this example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”). It is also possible to configure the power saving function to be disabled in any case. Thereby, the volume adjustment and the power saving state can be set efficiently and finely. Here, FIG. 42A shows a case where the set value is “5”, that is, a case where the power saving function is disabled.
In FIG. 41 (a), the volume adjustment switch 600 is marked so that the setting value at which the power saving function is enabled and the setting value at which the power saving function is disabled can be distinguished (in this example, a broken line indicating the power saving function effective section). And a solid line indicating the power saving function invalid section), but the volume adjustment switch 60 shown in FIG. 42A is also marked with a mark for identifying the setting value for enabling the power saving function and the setting value for disabling the power saving function. May be. In the case of FIG. 42, the power saving function can be set to be valid when the set value is an odd value, and the power saving function can be set to be invalid when the set value is an even value.

For example, when the power saving function is set to be effective, the effect control device 300 is configured to enter the power saving state when a predetermined idle state continues for a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes).
Here, the predetermined idle state is, for example, a state where a prescribed operation after receiving a main command (command from the game control device 100) is completed, a state where the effect button 25 is not pressed, or the like.
And the production | presentation control apparatus 300 is comprised so that predetermined | prescribed operation | movement may be performed, if it enters into a power saving state.
Here, the predetermined operation refers to, for example, displaying a power-saving screen (such as a screen in which a power-saving image is displayed as a solid picture on a white screen background) on the display device 41, or a PUSH button ( Effect button 18) LED is blinked, all other LEDs are turned off, all game board LEDs are turned off, all speakers (speakers 19a, 19b) are muted (silenced), a game frame and a game board This is an operation such as turning off the excitation of the accessory (movable body).
Thereafter, the effect control device 300 is configured to cancel the power saving state when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
Here, the predetermined condition is, for example, when the effect button 18 is pressed, when a command is received from the game control device 100, or when the setting of the volume adjustment switch 60 is changed.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. Moreover, you may apply combining the structure of the above-mentioned embodiment and modification. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 gaming machine system 10 enclosed ball type gaming machine (game machine)
11 Body frame (game machine frame)
12 Front frame 13 Glass frame (transparent member holding frame)
13a Cover glass (transparent member)
15 Frame decoration device (production device)
16 Firing operation handle (firing operation section)
19a, 19b Speaker (abnormality notification means, ball clogging notification means)
20b Display panel (abnormality notification means)
23 Error display LED (Abnormality notification means)
32 Game area 34 Regular drawing start gate (winning entrance)
35 General winning award (winning award)
36 Start prize opening (winning prize gate)
37 Ordinary Fluctuating Prize Winner (Winner Exit)
38 Special Variable Prize Winner (Winner Exit)
39 Out port 41 Display device (abnormality notification means, ball clogging notification means)
42 Panel decoration device (direction device)
43 board production device (production device)
45 Frame decoration device (production device)
63 Front frame open detection switch (door open / close detection means)
64 Game frame opening detection switch (door open / close detection means)
91 Card insertion slot (take-in slot)
92 Card outlet (outlet)
100 Game control device (game control means)
200 Enclosed sphere control device 200 (enclosed sphere control means, encapsulated sphere number confirming means, encapsulated sphere number judging means, firing prohibiting means, board surface ball number judging means, firing permission signal output means, updating means, discharging means)
235 Card unit I / F (Management connection means)
244 Enclosed ball detection 1 switch (game ball detection means)
245 Enclosed ball detection 2 switch (game ball detection means)
300 Production control device (production control means)
600 Launch control device (ball circulation system device, launch control means)
600a Hitting ball launcher (ball launcher)
700 Enclosed ball circulation device (ball circulation system)
711 Used ball collection path 712 Unused ball collection path 714 Launch guide path 730 Polishing device 731 Polishing device intake (inlet)
732 Polishing device outlet (exit)
800 card unit (game device, possession ball number storage means, take-in / discharge means, possession ball number transmission means, number transmission means, stored information transmission means, valuable value management means)
810 Card reader / writer
910 Card reader / writer
2000 Amusement hall internal management device (management server, gaming device information storage means, storage medium management information storage means, validity determination means)
C1 game card (storage medium)
C2 rental card (value storage medium)
C3 ball card (number of balls)

Claims (5)

A gaming machine frame installed on the island facility,
A front frame provided with a launch operation unit that can be opened and closed with respect to the gaming machine frame and performs a launch operation for launching a game ball into the game area,
In an enclosed ball type gaming machine in which a plurality of game balls are enclosed, and the game balls are repeatedly used through a circulation path,
Encapsulated ball number confirmation means for confirming whether or not a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the enclosed ball type gaming machine;
Door opening and closing detection means for detecting opening and closing of the front frame,
The front frame includes an opening corresponding to the gaming area, a transparent member is attached to the opening so as to cover the front surface of the gaming area, and includes a transparent member holding frame that can be opened and closed.
The circulation path is
A winning opening that is arranged in the gaming area and allows winning of gaming balls;
An outlet that is arranged at the lower end of the gaming area and receives a game ball that has not won the winning opening;
A ball guide path for collecting the game ball won in the winning port and the game ball entered in the out port and guiding the ball to a ball launching means capable of launching the game ball;
The ball guide passage includes a standby flow path for waiting for a game ball sent to the ball launching means, and is provided with a game ball detection means for detecting a waiting game ball in the standby flow path,
The enclosing ball number checking means is information detected by the game ball detecting means when the encapsulated ball game machine is powered on and when the door opening / closing detecting means detects closing from opening of the front frame. An enclosed ball type gaming machine characterized by confirming the number of enclosed balls based on the above. Based on the confirmation information of the enclosed ball number confirming means, it is determined whether there is an abnormality in the enclosed ball number;
When it is determined that there is an abnormality in the number of encapsulated balls by the encapsulated ball number determining unit, a launch prohibiting unit that prohibits the launch of a game ball by the ball launching unit;
The enclosed ball type gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: an abnormality notifying unit for notifying the abnormality when the number of enclosed balls is determined to be abnormal by the enclosing ball number determining unit.   3. The encapsulated ball type according to claim 2, wherein the launch prohibiting unit further prohibits the launch of the game ball by the ball launching unit when the door opening / closing detection unit detects the opening of the front frame. Gaming machine. Board surface ball number determining means for determining whether or not the number of game balls in the game area is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold;
A ball clogging notification means for notifying the occurrence of a ball clogging in the game area when the number of game balls in the game area is determined to be equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold by the board surface ball number determination means; The encapsulated ball game machine according to claim 3, further comprising: Game control means for overall control of the game;
In response to a command from the game control means, an effect control means for controlling an effect device for effecting a game;
The enclosure according to claim 4, further comprising: enclosed ball control means for performing information processing on the enclosed game ball and controlling the ball circulation system device based on game information from the game control means. Ball game machine.

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