JP2698560B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention can identify and display an abnormal state or a normal state in a prize ball discharge control mechanism for discharging a prize ball based on a prize ball entering a prize area of a game area by identification information. Related to the gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine itself, an abnormality indicator lamp provided in the gaming machine is turned on or blinks to notify the abnormality. Has become.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the abnormal state is displayed only when the gaming machine is operated by the game and an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine itself. In the normal state where the gaming machine is not operating because the game has not been played yet, such as when the power is turned on, a display indicating the normal state of the gaming machine is performed. Did not.

[0004] For this reason, a clerk of a game store sometimes knows that there is an abnormality in the game machine only after the game machine has been operated. In addition, when a store clerk at the game store sees the abnormality display lamp, it is understood that an abnormality has occurred, but the location and type of the abnormality that causes the abnormality are not understood. It took a lot of time to find it and take measures, which could undermine the gaming interest of the player.

[0005] In particular, if there is an abnormality related to the prize ball discharge device, which is an important function that enhances the satisfaction of the player in the game, there is a disadvantage that the player does not discharge the prize ball. Not only that, but also the game will be interrupted, so that the game store will have to respond promptly to the cause of the abnormality.

[0006] Further, if an abnormality occurs in the winning ball detecting means, it will cause a great deal of inconvenience to the player as in the case of the prize ball discharging device.

In particular, recently, in a back mechanism including a prize ball discharge device, there has been a demand for high-speed discharge, and electronic control has been rapidly performed using a plurality of electric components. It is not uncommon for troubles and the like to occur at the center, and it has been an issue for the game store how to quickly respond to abnormal situations.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and when an abnormality occurs, the location of the abnormality and the type of the abnormality can be easily identified, and the countermeasures can be promptly taken. At the same time, not only during the operation of the gaming machine, but also during the non-operation of the gaming machine in which the game is not performed, such as when the power is turned on, the display indicates whether the gaming machine is normal or not. The purpose is to provide a practical game machine that can be understood.

[0009]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides a prize area (for example, a variable prize apparatus 50, a general prize port 56) in a game area.
Winning ball detecting means (for example, winning ball detectors 241 and 242) for detecting one game ball which has won a prize, and a discharging state detecting means (for example, discharging ball detector 2) related to discharging of the ball.
25) and a ball discharging device (220) provided with an operating member (for example, a flow-down preventing member 222 or the like) that operates by the action of an electric component, and a ball discharging device that receives a detection signal from the winning ball detecting means. A discharge control circuit that controls the operation member to discharge a required number of prize balls (for example,
And a self-diagnosis unit (for example, the control device 300) for self-diagnosing the presence or absence of an abnormality and the type of the abnormality in the winning ball detection unit and the ball discharge device. ), When the self-diagnosis unit diagnoses that at least one of the winning ball detection unit and the ball discharging device has an abnormality, the gaming machine operates based on the identification information of the abnormality location and the type thereof. Regardless of whether or not it is displayed, and when it is diagnosed that there is no abnormality in the winning ball detecting means and the ball discharging device, by the identification information for recognizing that it is normal,
Display means (for example, a status display 280) for always displaying whether or not the gaming machine is operating.

According to the present invention, the self-diagnosis means
If it is diagnosed that at least one of the winning ball detection means and the ball discharge device has an abnormality, the abnormality location and its type are indicated on the display means by the identification information regardless of whether the gaming machine is operating. Is displayed, and if it is diagnosed that there is no abnormality in the winning ball detecting means and the ball discharging device,
Irrespective of whether the gaming machine is operating or not, identification information for notifying that the winning ball detecting means and the ball discharging device are in a normal state is always displayed on the display means.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of the front of a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention. A hitting ball launching device 102 driven by a lower operation dial 101 is provided on the front of a gaming board 100. Guide rail 103 for guiding the hit ball shot by the player to the upper portion of the game board 100
Is provided, and a game area is formed in a space surrounded by the guide rail 103 and the glass plate on the front of the game board 100.

In the center of the game area, a variable winning device 50 constituting a winning area is installed. The variable prize device 50 has a prize space internally converted into a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are easily accepted by opening and closing the left and right movable members 53, 53. A special winning opening 54 as an area is provided,
On the right and left sides thereof, there are provided general winning ports 55 as a winning area.

Directly below the variable winning device 50 is a tulip type double opening special winning device 10 as a winning region.
In addition, pocket-type specific winning openings 109, 109 serving as a winning area are provided at diagonally lower left and right positions of the pocket.

At the upper end of the center of the variable winning device 50, there is provided a general winning opening 56 called a winning opening as a winning region.

At the diagonally lower left and right positions of the variable winning device 50, a pocket-type general winning opening 12 as a winning region is provided.
0, 120, and at the obliquely lower positions thereof, tulip-type general prize devices 121, 12 as prize regions.
1 is provided.

At an appropriate position on the front of the game board 100, there are a number of obstacle nails 111 for randomly changing the direction of a hit ball falling from above the game area and a rolling mill called a windmill for controlling the falling speed and direction of the hit ball. A motion guiding member 112 is provided.

In the lower part of the game board 100, each of the winning parts 56, 108, 10
An out hole 110 is provided for collecting game balls that could not be won on 9, 120, 121, etc. to the back side of the game board 100.

On the upper part of the game board 100, a safe lamp 12 which is temporarily turned on when a game ball wins in each of the above winning areas (56, 108, 109, 120, 121, etc.).
2 and a ball shortage lamp 123 that is turned on when a prize ball as a spare ball stored in a storage tank (not shown) on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine runs short.

On the upper part of the holding frame 113 of the pachinko gaming machine which holds the gaming board 100 having the above-described structure, the hit ball launching device 10 is provided.
A pilot lamp 125 that is turned on when the second operation dial 101 is operated, and a display 126 that is turned on when an illegal operation is performed by a player or when a special game occurs.

A supply plate 115 for storing hit balls supplied to the hit ball firing device 102 is mounted on an opening / closing panel 114 attached to a lower portion of the holding frame 113, and a prize overflowing from the supply plate 115 is provided below the supply plate 115. A saucer 116 for storing balls is provided.

The pachinko gaming machine configured as described above is generally controlled as follows by a control device (described later) such as a computer system installed in the pachinko gaming machine.

In an initial state in which electricity is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine by operating a power switch (not shown), the left and right movable members 53, 53 of the variable winning device 50 rise substantially vertically to form the winning space 51 of the variable winning device 50. The inside inflow port is in a closed state, and the first state in which game balls are not received in the winning space 51 of the variable winning device 50 is maintained.

Then, a game ball is launched into the game area by the hit ball launching device 102, and the game ball is detected by a specific winning device (not shown) installed in the specific winning device 108 or the specific winning opening 109. You. Based on the detection signal, the left and right movable members 53, 53 of the variable winning device 50
Is opened or closed (rotated) twice or once, and accordingly, the state is changed twice or once to a second state in which a game ball can flow into a winning space in the variable winning device 50.

When the game ball enters the winning space 51 when converted to the second state, the flowing direction of the game ball is changed at random, and then the special winning port in the winning space 51 is changed. A prize is awarded in 54 or a general prize port 55.

As a result, when no prize can be won in the special winning opening 54, the movable members 53, 53 are substantially vertical as shown in FIG. Returning, the first state in which the game ball is not received in the winning space 51 is maintained.

The above operation is repeated each time a game ball wins in the special winning device 108 and the special winning opening 109, and when the game ball is accidentally won in the special winning opening 54, it is changed to the special winning opening 54.
It is detected by a special prize detector (not shown) installed therein, and a special game called a big hit is generated based on the detection.

Here, the special game is different from the normal game,
In a game mode in which a player is provided with a lot of chances of winning a prize ball, for example, a predetermined number of movable members 53
When a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won in the winning openings 55, 55 before the predetermined number of opening / closing operations is completed in one cycle (however, the opening / closing operation of the 18 times) is completed by one cycle. The operation may be performed up to a predetermined cycle (for example, up to eight cycles), with a continuation condition that a game ball wins in the special winning opening 54 during each cycle.

When the special game mode ends, the game returns to the normal game state.

During the game, the winning space 51 of the variable winning device 50
When a game ball wins in the middle prize area (54, 55), a normal number (for example, 13) of prize balls are discharged (normal discharge) for each one prize, and the other prize areas (5) are discharged.
6, 108, 109, 120, 121), a small number (for example, 5) of prize balls is discharged (small discharge) for each winning.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the structure of the back mechanism of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG.

A reserve tank 201 for a reserve ball as a prize ball is disposed at an upper portion of the back mechanism board 200. A guide gutter for aligning and guiding the reserve ball inside the guide tank at one end of the reserve tank 201 is provided. 202 is connected. Guide gutter 202
Has a two-way passage, is gently inclined, and is provided with a pendulum type ball leveling 203 and a pressing type ball leveling 215 along the way, whereby the spare ball flows down the guide gutter 202. Aligned in two rows between.

At the lower end of the guide gutter 202,
A prize ball discharging device 220 is provided.

A prize area (56, 108, 109, 120, 1) provided in the game board 100 on the front of the pachinko game machine.
21) The game balls which have won the prize are collected on the back surface and the collecting shelves 23
The control device 30 is gathered at one place by the control unit 0a, detected by a winning ball detector 241 (hereinafter, safe sensor 1) as a winning ball detecting means, and exemplified as a discharge control circuit.
0 is stored in a storage unit (described later), and based on the storage,
The prize ball discharge device 220 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls are discharged (small discharge).

On the other hand, the game balls which have won the winning portions 54 and 55 provided in the winning space 51 of the variable winning device 50 are collected at one place by a collecting gutter 231 and a winning ball detector 242 as a winning ball detecting means. (Hereinafter referred to as the safe sensor 2) and stored in a storage unit (described later) of the control device 300, and based on the storage, the prize ball discharge device 220 is operated and a predetermined number (for example, 13) of prize balls Is discharged (normal discharge).

The prize ball discharged by the prize ball discharge device 220 passes through the prize ball discharge gutter 253 and is supplied to the supply port 118.
It flows out of the supply tray 115 (FIG. 1) in front of the gaming machine from (FIG. 1). When the supply tray 115 is full, it flows out into the pan 116 (FIG. 1), and when the pan 116 is full, an overflow detector 255 provided in the middle of the diversion gutter 254.
And, for example, the hit ball launching device 102 (FIG. 1)
Is stopped, and an overflow lamp 127 (FIG. 1) provided on the front of the gaming machine is turned on to notify the player. A ball shortage detector (ball shortage sensor) 250 that detects when a spare ball runs out is located at the bottom of the upstream side surface of the guide gutter 202.

As shown in FIG. 3, below the prize ball discharge device 220, a ball drain gutter 256 is provided in parallel with the prize ball discharge gutter 253, and the entrance of the ball drain gutter 256, that is, the prize. At a branch portion from the ball outlet gutter 253, a ball removing device 260 including a switching gate 264 that rotates around the pin 263 as an axis and a ball removing solenoid 265 that drives the switching gate 264 is installed.

The ball removing solenoid 26 of the ball removing device 260
5 is a switch gate 264 which is normally stopped (demagnetized).
Is in a state in which the entrance on the ball extraction trough 256 side is closed as shown by the solid line in FIG. However, when the ball-pulling solenoid 265 is operated (excited), the switching gate 264 closes the entrance to the prize ball lead-out gutter 253 as shown by the chain line in FIG. At this time, the tip of the switching gate 264 is
6, and the ball removal sensor 266 is turned on.

The diagnosis of the ball removing device 260 is performed as follows.

That is, the ball-pulling solenoid 265 is turned on (O
N), when the switching gate 264 rotates and the ball removal sensor 266 is turned on (ON), the ball removal device 26
0 is considered normal.

When the ball removal command input terminal 213 is used to remove the ball, a central management device (not shown) is connected to the input terminal.
, The ball-pulling solenoid 265 is operated (turned on), and the switching gate 264 is turned to the prize ball lead-out gutter 253 side. The rotated switching gate 264 is detected by the ball removal sensor 266, and ball removal is started based on the detection signal.

When it is desired to remove the ball by using the ball removing pin 262, the ball removing pin 262 is inserted into an operation hole 261 (FIGS. 1 and 3) formed on the front surface of the holding frame 113 of the gaming machine, and the tip of the ball is removed. Then, the switching gate 264 is pushed to rotate toward the prize ball outlet gutter 253 side as shown by the chain line in FIG. Then, the rotated switching gate 264 is detected by the ball removal sensor 266, and based on the detection signal, the ball removal solenoid 265 is turned on to start ball removal.

The lower end of the ball extraction trough 256 has an out hole 110
(FIG. 1) The collected ball is merged with the out ball lead-out gutter 257 that guides the collected out ball, and the collected ball flows out toward a collection gutter (not shown) disposed below the island facility of the pachinko parlor. ing.

A terminal board 210 is mounted on an upper portion of the back mechanism board 200. The terminal board 210 is provided with an alarm switch output terminal 211, a supply request switch output terminal 212, and a ball removal command input terminal 213.

The prize ball discharging device 2 of the back mechanism panel 200
A status display (for example, a liquid crystal display) 280 as a display means is provided near the position 20.

The back mechanism panel 200 further includes the prize ball discharge device 220 and an overflow detector (SW) 255.
A control device 300 for performing electrical control of the entire pachinko gaming machine, such as stopping the launch of a hit ball, driving various display devices, etc., based on a detection signal from the game machine, and special winning ports 108, 109 and a variable winning device 50 on the front of the gaming board 100. Special Winner 54
Game (administrative) control device 600 that controls those game operations based on a detection signal from a detector incorporated in the device or the like.
Is installed.

FIG. 4 is an overall perspective view of the prize ball discharging device 220 in which the control device 300 is integrally attached to the lower part.

The prize ball discharging device 220 is used for the downflow path 2
30, a falling-off preventing member 222 exemplifying an operating member that enters the flowing-down path 230 to suppress the ball from flowing down, a solenoid 221 as an electric component thereof, and a control device 300 are integrally attached.

The flow path 230 includes a gently inclined alignment gutter 231, a flow adjustment gutter 233 extending substantially vertically downward from the lower end of the alignment gutter 231, and a flow gutter 233 extending from the lower end of the flow gutter 233. The guide gutter 234 extends obliquely downward at an angle of 45 degrees, and a discharge gutter 235 extends substantially vertically downward from the end of the guide gutter 234.

In the vicinity of the boundary between the guide gutter 234 and the discharge gutter 235, a pair of support pieces 236
Is provided between the support pieces 236 and 236.
4 is suspended.

The flow path 230 is formed in two lines corresponding to the guide gutter 202. In correspondence with the two flow paths, a pair of fan-shaped flow prevention members 222 are connected to the support shaft 224.
It is mounted rotatably around the axis. A pair of solenoids 221 (discharge solenoids 1 and 2) are provided corresponding to the flow-down preventing members 222. The tip of the flow-down preventing member 222 enters through a slit provided on the inner wall of the flow-down path 230 and enters the guide gutter 234. The rear end of the flow-stopping member 222 is connected to the front end of the plunger 221a of the solenoid 221 via a link member 223.
With the expansion and contraction of 21a, the flow-down preventing member 222 is rotated by the support shaft 224.
Is reciprocated around, and the tip enters or exits the guide gutter 234. As a result, a predetermined number of discharges are performed while allowing or preventing the flow of the ball.

The outside of the side wall of the guide gutter 234 is bulged to form a storage section 237, and the storage section 237 has a discharge ball detector 225 (discharge ball detector 225) exemplified as a discharge state detecting means including a transmission type optical sensor. Sensors 1 and 2) are inserted.

Above the solenoid 221, the lead wires drawn from the solenoid 221 and the ejected ball detector 225 are concentrated at one place, and the control device 30
A connector 226 is provided to enable wiring to be connected to 0 to be connected collectively from the front. And
At the lower ends of the flow paths 230, 230, a prize ball lead-out gutter 2 is provided.
The connection is made by engaging the engaging portion formed at the starting end of 53.

The prize ball discharging device 2 configured as described above
A pin hole 227 is provided on one side of the control device 300 of the controller 20. By inserting a memory clear pin 228 into the pin hole 227, a prize ball memory switch (not shown) installed inside the pin hole 227. ) Is pressed, whereby the award ball number memory is cleared.

FIG. 5 shows the prize ball discharging device 2 as described above.
FIG. 3 shows an example of a control circuit diagram of a control device 300 integrally formed with the control device 20.

In FIG. 3, the reference numeral 300 A designates a microcomputer constituting the control device 300.

The microcomputer 300A includes a central processing unit 301 and a ROM 302 serving as a read-only memory.
(Fixed data storage means), a RAM 303 (variable data storage means) as a readable and writable memory, a watchdog timer 304, and the like.

The ROM 302 has a control data area and a display code storage area. The ROM 302 checks whether the winning ball detectors 241 and 242 (safe sensors 1 and 2) are alive or not (determines whether or not they are normal). Winning ball detector diagnosis means (self-diagnosis means), ball-pulling-out device diagnosis means for trying the operation of the ball-pulling-out device 260 to confirm the operation, and trying to discharge the ball with the prize-ball discharging device 220 to confirm the operation. Discharge device diagnosis means (self-diagnosis means) for performing (judgment of normal operation) and control device diagnosis means (self-diagnosis) for detecting runaway of the microcomputer 300A and initializing the control system of the microcomputer 300A Means) and power supply circuit 3
Power supply monitoring means (self-diagnosis means) for detecting a power supply state of 50 and executing control corresponding to the power supply state; diagnosis result display means (display means) for displaying a defective portion based on a diagnosis result by each diagnosis means; A prize ball setting invoking means for invoking a routine for setting a peculiar prize ball for prize ball discharge by the ball discharge device 220. The prize ball discharge device 220 throws game balls for the number of prize balls on the discharge ball detector 225, and Award ball number setting means for setting the number of awarded balls to be ejected, award ball number display means for displaying a set value of the number of award balls by the award ball number setting means, and a set value of the number of award balls, and A prize ball setting unit that escapes from a unique setting routine, a signal measuring unit that measures a ball presence detection signal width of the prize ball detectors 241 and 242, and an input when the detection signal width is within a predetermined range. An abnormal type judging means for judging the type of abnormal state relating to the prize sphere detector and the discharging device, for example, an abnormal point, based on the diagnosis results of the safe signal determining means for recognizing the ball, the prize ball detector diagnosing means and the discharging device diagnosing means Fixed data such as self-diagnosis means) is stored.
Further, the RAM 303 has a display data storage area,
The RAM 303 temporarily stores detection signals from the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225) and the safe sensors 1 and 2 (241 and 242).

The safe sensor 1 is connected to the input side of the microcomputer 300A via the input processing unit 310.
2 (241, 242), discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225, 2)
25), a ball removal sensor 266, a ball shortage switch 250,
An overflow detector (SW) 255 and a memory clear switch 313 are connected.

On the other hand, on the output side of the microcomputer 300A, the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (22) are connected via a driver 320, a noise cutting diode 321 and a Zener diode 322 for absorbing electromagnetic energy when turned off.
1, 221), a ball-pulling solenoid 265 is provided via a driver 320 and a noise cutting diode 321.
The ball shortage lamp 123, the safe lamp 122, and the overflow lamp 127 are connected via the driver 320, respectively. In addition, a firing control switch 314, an alarm switch 211A, and a replenishment request switch 212A are connected via a semiconductor relay 323 that has a low resistance when sensing light and has a high resistance when not sensing light. Further, a status display 280 exemplified as a display means, for example, a liquid crystal display 280a is connected to the output side, and a ball removal command 2 from a central management device (not shown).
13A is input via the input processing unit 310.

Further, a power supply circuit 350 for driving the control circuit is connected to the control circuit. The discharge solenoids 1 and 2 (221 and 221), the ball removal solenoid 265, the ball shortage lamp 123, the safe lamp 122, and the overflow lamp 127 of the control circuit are exchanged by the full-wave rectifier 351 of the power supply circuit 350 (for example,
24V) is supplied in a rectified state (for example, 24V). In addition, discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225 and 225), safe sensors 1 and 2 (241 and 242),
66, the rectified product is supplied to the ball shortage switch (ball shortage sensor) 250 and the overflow switch 255 at a low voltage (for example, 5 V) by lowering the rectified one to a low voltage. Further, the rectified one is supplied to the state indicator 280 and the memory clear switch 313 at a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) by lowering the rectified voltage to a low voltage. The constant voltage (for example, 5 V) can be supplied.

The microcomputer 300A
Is connected to a voltage detection circuit 341. When a voltage rectified by the power supply circuit 350 and reduced to a low voltage to have a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) is input to the voltage detection circuit 341 and the input voltage is equal to or less than the drivable voltage value of the control circuit. When the output becomes L (low) and keeps the control circuit stopped, when the input voltage becomes equal to or higher than the drivable voltage value of the control circuit, H (high)
The output is controlled so that the control circuit is activated.

The microcomputer 300A
The reference time is generated by an oscillator 340 connected thereto, and the microcomputer 300A is monitored by a watchdog timer 304.
A is reset.

In the control circuit configured as described above, when a power switch (not shown) is turned on and power is supplied to the power supply circuit 350, a voltage detection circuit 341 monitors a supply voltage value to the control circuit. When the required voltage value is reached, the microcomputer 300A is set to the operating state.

In this manner, the microcomputer 30
When 0A is in the operating state, the safe sensor 1
When the prize ball is discharged based on the detection signal of (241), the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221) are alternately operated for each prize ball discharge (for example, 5). Small discharge (for example, 5) of prize balls is performed.
At the time of the discharge, the discharge is performed by the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225,
225), and the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (2
21 and 221) are stopped (demagnetized), and the small discharge is completed. On the other hand, when the prize balls are discharged based on the detection signal of the safe sensor 2 (242), the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221) are operated, and the normal discharge (for example, 13 pieces) of the prize balls is performed. Done. At the time of discharge, the discharge is performed by the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225, 225).
And the number of its normal emissions (for example,
13), the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (22
1, 221) are stopped (demagnetized), and the normal discharge is terminated.

When there is a detection signal from the ball shortage switch (ball shortage sensor) 250, the ball shortage lamp 123 is turned on, the supply request switch 212A is turned on, and the ball supply device (not shown) is operated. The ball is supplied into the storage tank 201.

When there is a detection signal from the overflow switch 255, the overflow lamp 127 is turned on and the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 22) are output.
1) is disabled and the fire control switch 3
14 is turned on, and the hit ball firing device 102 (FIG. 1) is stopped.

When there is a detection signal from the ball removal sensor 266 or a ball removal command signal from the central control device (not shown), the ball removal solenoid 265 is operated (excited) to perform ball removal. .

The R of the microcomputer 300A
As described above, the OM 302 attempts to operate the winning ball detector diagnosis means (self-diagnosis means) for confirming (judging) the life or death of the safe sensors 1 and 2 (241 and 242) as fixed data and the operation of the ball removing device 260. Diagnosing means (self-diagnosing means) for checking operation by discharging, discharging apparatus diagnosing means (self-diagnosing means) for trying to discharge the ball by the prize ball discharging apparatus 220, and detecting and controlling runaway of the control device The control device diagnostic means (self-diagnosis means) for initializing the system is stored,
As a result of the diagnosis, if there is a defective part, the defective part is displayed on the status display 280 as a display means by turning on the alarm switch 211A.

FIG. 6 shows discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225, 22).
5) and circuit diagrams of safe sensors 1 and 2 (241 and 242).

In the circuit diagram shown in FIG.
The light emitting diode 701 and the photodiode 702 are disposed so as to face each other with 10 therebetween. Figure 5 shows this circuit.
When power is supplied from the power supply circuit 350, the light-emitting diode (LED) emits light by the power and it is confirmed that the LED is in a detectable state.

In this detectable state,
When there is no sphere between the light emitting diode 701 and the photodiode 702 (when there is no sphere), the light from the light emitting diode 701 is detected by the photodiode 702, and the detection signal is sent to the amplifier 703 and the Schmitt trigger gate 7.
Since this acts as the base current of the transistor 705 via the transistor 04, a collector current flows through the transistor 705, and the sphere detection signal at the collector becomes L level. On the other hand, when a sphere enters between the light emitting diode 701 and the photodiode 702 (when there is a sphere), the light from the light emitting diode 701 is not detected by the photodiode 702, so that the base current of the transistor 705 does not work. Therefore, no collector current flows through the transistor 705, and the sphere detection signal at the collector becomes H level.

As described above, the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225,
225) and safe sensors 1 and 2 (241 and 242)
Is normal, the ball detection signal is at the L level when there is no ball in the ball passage section 710 (when there is no ball), and the ball detection signal is H when the ball enters (when there is a ball). Change to a level. If there is no such change, it becomes abnormal.

As described above, the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (2
25, 225) and safe sensors 1 and 2 (241, 241).
If 42) breaks down, it directly affects the interests of the player or the amusement store. Therefore, in this embodiment, a control signal line for the light emitting diode 701 is further provided, and the signal is turned on / off to obtain the sensor. It is possible to perform a self-check as to whether or not there is a failure.

FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram of the ball removal sensor 266.

In the circuit diagram shown in this figure, a light emitting diode 801 and a photodiode 802 are disposed so as to face each other with a shielding object detecting section 810 interposed therebetween.

In this circuit, the light emitting diode 801
When there is no obstacle between the light emitting diode 801 and the photodiode 802, the light from the light emitting diode 801 is detected by the photodiode 802, and the detection signal acts as the base current of the transistor 805 via the amplifier 803 and the Schmitt trigger gate 804. , A collector current flows through the transistor 805, and the detection signal at the collector becomes L level. On the other hand, when a shield enters between the light emitting diode 801 and the photodiode 802, the light from the light emitting diode 801 is not detected by the photodiode 802, so that the base current of the transistor 805 does not act, and thus the transistor 805 The collector current does not flow, and the detection signal at the collector becomes H level.

As described above, when the ball removal sensor 266 is normal, the detection signal changes to the L level when there is no obstruction in the obstruction detection unit 810, and the detection signal changes to the H level when the obstruction enters. . If there is no such change, it becomes abnormal.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show an example of a specific control processing procedure of the main processing performed by the microcomputer 300A.

When the main process is started, first, in step R2, the RAM 303 is cleared. This is performed when the central processing unit (CPU) 301 is reset. By clearing the RAM 303, various memories, flags, registers, timers, and the like are all cleared.
Then, in step R4, various solenoids, lamps and the like are turned off (OFF) for initialization, and thereafter, the process proceeds to step R6.

In step R6, the control device 30 provided integrally with the prize ball discharging device 220 shown in FIG.
It is determined whether the memory clear pin 228 is inserted into the 0 pin hole 227 and the memory clear switch has risen. When the memory clear switch is turned on, the contents of the safe memory and the discharge register are cleared. As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the memory clear switch has not risen, the process directly proceeds to step R10. If it is determined that the memory clear switch has risen, the award ball number memory is cleared in step R8, and then the process proceeds to step R10.

In step R10, it is determined whether or not the power supply switch (not shown) of the power supply circuit 350 shown in FIG. 5 is turned on and the power supply has risen. If it is determined that the power supply has not risen, the flow directly proceeds to step R18. When it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to Step R12.

In step R12, it is determined whether or not the memory clear switch of the prize ball discharging device 220 is turned on. When it is determined that the memory clear switch is not turned on, the checking of the defective portion is started in step R14. The process shifts to R18, and when it is determined that the switch is turned on, the process number (NO) is set to “2” (award ball number setting) in step R16, and then the process shifts to step R18.

When the process proceeds to step R18 in this way, the status display 280 is set at step R18.
(Fig. 5) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
After the display, the reset pulse is output to the watchdog timer 304 (FIG. 5) in step R20, and thereafter, the process proceeds to step R22.

In step R22, the power supply circuit 350
It is determined whether or not the power supply of FIG. 5 has been turned off. If it is determined that the power supply has not been turned off, the process proceeds to step R24. If it is determined that the power supply has been turned off, the process proceeds to step R60.
To turn off the output, and set the processing number (NO) to "0" in the next step R62, and thereafter return to step R6.

In step R24, the processing number (N
It is determined whether or not O) is "1". When it is determined that it is not "1", the process proceeds to step R26, and when it is determined that it is "1", a check process of various operating parts is performed. Move to

In step R26, the processing number (N
It is determined whether or not O) is "2". When it is determined that it is not "2", the process proceeds to step R28, and when it is determined that it is "2", the process proceeds to the prize ball number setting process. Transition.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R28, in steps R28 to R34, the respective processes of “prize ball setting check”, “supply”, “overflow”, and “start ball removal” are performed, and Move to R36.

In step R36, the safe sensor 1
It is determined whether or not (241) has risen. If it is determined that the rise has not occurred, the process directly proceeds to step R40,
If it is determined that there has been a "safe pulse check 1" in step R38, the process proceeds to step R40.
Move to

In step R40, the safe sensor 2
It is determined whether or not (242) has risen. If it is determined that the rise has not occurred, the process directly proceeds to step R44 in FIG. 9. If it is determined that the rise has occurred, the “safe pulse check 2” process is performed in step R42. The process proceeds to Step R44 of No. 9.

In step R44, the safe flag 1
Is determined to be "1", and when it is determined that it is not "1", the process directly proceeds to step R48, and when it is determined that it is "1", the safe memory 1 is stored in step R46. After counting up, the flow shifts to step R48.

In step R48, the safe flag 2
Is determined to be “1”, and when it is determined that it is not “1”, the process directly proceeds to step R52, and when it is determined that it is “1”, the safe memory 2 is stored in step R50. After counting up, the flow shifts to step R52.

In step R52, it is determined whether or not the ball-pulling flag is "1". If it is determined that it is not "1", the flow shifts to step R54.
When it is determined that the value is “1”, the processing shifts to the ball removal processing.

In step R54, the processing number (N
It is determined whether or not O) is "3". If it is determined that it is not "3", the flow shifts to step R56, and if it is determined that it is "3", the flow shifts to discharge processing.

In step R56, the safe memory 2
It is determined whether or not there is a memory. If it is determined that there is no memory, the process proceeds to step R58, and if it is determined that there is a memory, the process proceeds to a small discharge start process.

In step R58, the safe memory 1
It is determined whether or not there is a memory. If it is determined that there is no memory, the process returns to step R6 in FIG. 8, and if it is determined that there is a memory, the process proceeds to the discharge start process.

FIG. 10 shows a detailed control procedure of the memory clear processing in step R8 of FIG.

Here, the memory clear processing is to clear the contents of the safe memory and the discharge register when the memory clear switch is pressed.

As shown in the figure, when the memory clearing process is started, the process proceeds to steps R100 to R106 in order to reset the safe memory 1, the safe memory 2, the discharge register 1, and the discharge register 2 to “0”, respectively. I do.
Then, the process proceeds to step R10 in FIG.

FIG. 11 shows a detailed control procedure of the check start processing in step R14 of FIG.

Before explaining FIG. 11, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, each bit of flag 1 (check flag) and flag 2 (error flag) appearing in the flowchart of the control processing procedure of FIG. The corresponding action parts and their initial values are listed in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, and the contents of each table will be briefly described.

[0102]

[Table 1]

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[Table 2]

Table 1 is a table of flag 1 (check flag). The bits “0 to 6” are assigned to safe sensors 1 and 2, discharge sensors 1 and 2, a ball-out sensor and discharge solenoids 1 and 2, respectively. Correspondingly, the initial value is "1" when each corresponding part is being checked, and becomes "0" at the end of the check. And flag 1
At the start of the check, all the "0-6" bit portions are set to "1". That is, "7F" is set to the flag 1. Note that the 7-bit portion is not used and is always “0”.

Table 2 is a table of flag 2 (error flag).
The bits of “0 to 6” correspond to the safe sensors 1 and 2, the discharge sensors 1 and 2, the ball removal sensors, and the discharge solenoids 1 and 2, respectively, and the initial values of the corresponding parts are set to “0”. When there is an error, the bit portion of the corresponding portion having the error is set to "1", and when there is no error by the check, the bit portion of each corresponding portion remains "0". At this time, "00" is set in the flag 2. Note that the 7-bit portion is not used and is always “0”.

As shown in the figure, when the check start process is started, the process proceeds to steps R120 to R122 in order, and “7F” is set as the flag 1 as shown in Table 1 and the flag 2
Is set to "00" as shown in Table 2. After a while
In step R124, the processing number (NO) is set to "1", and in the next step R126, the firing control switch is turned off (OFF) so that a hit ball cannot be fired during the check, and then the process proceeds to step R18 in FIG.

FIG. 12 shows a detailed control procedure of the LCD display processing in step R18 of FIG.

The LCD display means that the status display 280 always displays the number of set prize balls, the safe memory, and the error.

As shown in the figure, when the LCD display process is started, first, in step R140, the prize ball number display 1 is displayed.
Display the total number of prize ball memories 1 and 2 (for example, 13), and display the prize ball memory 3 (for example, 5) on the prize ball number display 2 in the next step R142. Thereafter, in step R144, the number of memories of the safe memory 1 is displayed in the safe display 1 and in the next step R146, the number of memories of the safe memory 2 is displayed in the safe display 2 in case of power failure.
80 is displayed. Thereafter, in step R148, the content of the flag 2 is displayed on the status display 280 as a monitor display in the same manner as described above.

As described above, since the content of the flag 2 is displayed on the status display 280 on the monitor, when an abnormal condition relating to the discharge control occurs, the content of the abnormal condition can be immediately recognized.

In addition, as a monitor display, for example, a display of “0” during normal operation, a display of “5” when the discharged ball is abnormal (no movement of the ball), and a display of no ball (ball detector) In the case of (the state in which the discharge sensors 1 and 2 have no balls), a predetermined display such as "7" may be displayed.
Even in such a case, when an abnormality occurs, it is possible to immediately recognize what abnormality (the cause) is.

FIG. 13 shows a detailed control procedure of the prize ball setting check processing in step R28 in FIG.

The award ball setting check process is a process of turning on an alarm switch when the number of award balls is not set in the award ball number setting process.

In the figure, when the award ball setting check processing is started, it is first determined in step R160 whether or not the award ball memory 1 is "0", and it is determined that the award ball memory 1 is not "0". Sometimes, the process proceeds to step R162 to determine whether or not the prize ball memory 2 is "0".
When it is determined that the value is not “0”, the process further proceeds to step R164 to determine whether or not the award ball memory 3 is “0”. When it is determined that the value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step R166. After turning off the alarm switch, the process proceeds to step R30 in FIG.

On the other hand, when it is determined in steps R160 to R164 that any of the prize ball memories 1, 2, 3 is "0", the flow shifts to step R168 to change the processing number (NO) to "0". Set the next step R
At 170, the alarm switch is turned on.
Return to step R6.

FIG. 14 shows a detailed control procedure of the replenishment process in step R30 of FIG.

This replenishment process is performed when the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225 and 225) are normal during the check operation, and when the ball is not being removed except during the check operation, the ball shortage switch (ball shortage sensor) is used. ) The process of turning on the ball shortage lamp 123 and turning on the replenishment request switch 212A while 250 is on.

In the figure, when the replenishment process is started, first, in step R180, the flag 1 is set to "00" to determine whether or not all checks are completed. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step R182, and if it is determined that the value is not "00" and the check is not completed, the process proceeds to step R184.

At step R182, it is determined whether or not the ball release sensor 266 has been turned on. When it is determined that the ball-pulling sensor 266 has not been turned on, the process proceeds to step R188, and when it has been determined that it has been turned on, the process proceeds to step R194.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step R180 to step R184, bit 2 of flag 1 is set to "0" (discharge sensor 1 (225)
Is normal), and the bit 2 of the flag 1 is set to “0”.
When it is determined that the discharge sensor 1 (241) is normal, the process proceeds to step R186, and when it is determined that it is not “0” (the discharge sensor 1 (225) is normal), the process proceeds to step R194.

In step R186, it is determined whether or not bit 3 of flag 1 is "0" (discharge sensor 2 (225) is normal), and bit 3 of flag 1 is set to "0".
When it is determined that the discharge sensor 2 (225) is normal, the process proceeds to step R188, and when it is determined that the value is not “0” (the discharge sensor 2 (225) is normal), the process proceeds to step R194.

When the process proceeds from step R182 or R186 to step R188, the process proceeds to step R18.
In step 8, it is determined whether or not the ball shortage switch (ball shortage sensor) 250 is on. If it is determined that the ball shortage switch 250 is on, the process proceeds to step R190. If it is determined that the ball shortage switch is not on, the process proceeds to step R194. Transition.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R190, the supply request switch 212
A is turned on, and in the next step R192, the ball shortage lamp 1
23, and then goes to step R32 in FIG.

On the other hand, steps R182, R184,
When the process proceeds from R186 or R188 to step R194, the replenishment request switch is turned off in step R194, the ball shortage lamp is turned off in the next step R196, and the process proceeds to step R32 in FIG.

FIG. 15 shows a detailed control procedure of the overflow process in step R32 of FIG.

This overflow processing is performed by turning off the firing control switch (not shown) while the overflow switch 255 is on, by setting the firing motor (not shown).
And stop the overflow lamp 12
7 is turned on.

In the figure, when the overflow process is started, it is first determined in step R200 whether or not the overflow switch 255 has been turned on. If it is determined that the overflow switch 255 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step R202 and is turned on. Step R
Move to 206.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R202, the firing control switch is turned off to stop the firing motor (not shown) in step R202, and the overflow lamp 127 is turned on in the next step R204. The process proceeds to Step R34.

On the other hand, when the routine proceeds to step R206, the firing control switch is turned on to turn on the firing motor (not shown) in step R206, and the overflow lamp 127 is turned off in the next step R208. The process proceeds to Step R34.

FIG. 16 shows a detailed control procedure of the ball removing start process in step R34 of FIG.

The ball-pulling start process is performed when the ball-pulling sensor 266 is turned on or when the ball-pulling command 213A is issued from the central management unit.
Is a process for setting the flag for starting the emptying to "1" when is issued.

In the figure, when the ball removal start process is started, first, in step R220, the ball removal sensor 2
It is determined whether there has been a rise in step 66. If it is determined that there has been a rise, the process proceeds to step R224. If it is determined that there has not been a rise, the process proceeds to step R222.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R224, the ball-pulling flag is set to "1" in step R224, and the ball-pulling check timer (for example, a 3-second timer) is set in the next step R226. Then, the flow shifts to Step R36 in FIG.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step R220 to step R222, it is determined in step R222 whether or not the ball drop command 213A from the central control device has fallen. Step R36 in FIG.
Then, if it is determined that there is not, the process directly proceeds to step R36 in FIG.

FIG. 17 shows a control procedure of the process of the safe pulse check 1 in step R38 of FIG.

The process of the safe pulse check 1 is a process of checking the pulse width of the safe sensor 1 (241).

In the figure, when the process of the safe pulse check 1 is started, first, in step R240, the safe flag 1 is set to "1" to check the pulse width, and then the process proceeds to step R242 to execute the safe pulse check. The pulse timer 1 is set to the time for passing one ball (for example, 20 m
Second), and then the process proceeds to step R40 in FIG.

FIG. 18 shows a control procedure of the process of the safe pulse check 2 in step R42 of FIG.

The safe pulse check 2 process is a process for checking the pulse width of the safe sensor 2 (242).

When the safe pulse check 2 process is started in the figure, first, at step R260, the safe flag 2 is set to "1" and the pulse width is being checked, and then the routine proceeds to step R262 to set the safe pulse. Set the timer 2 to the time for passing one ball (for example, 20 m
Second), and then the process proceeds to step R44 in FIG.

FIG. 19 shows a control procedure of the count-up process of the safe memory 1 in step R46 of FIG.

The count-up process of the safe memory 1 is a process of counting up the safe memory 1 when the pulse width of the safe sensor 1 (241) is within a predetermined time (for example, 20 ms).

In the figure, when the count-up process of the safe memory 1 is started, first, in step R280, it is determined whether or not the safe pulse timer 1 (for example, 20 ms) set in step R242 in FIG. 17 has ended. If it is determined that the processing has not been completed, step R2
82, and when it is determined that the
It moves to 286.

At step R282, it is determined whether or not the safe sensor 1 (241) has fallen. When it is determined that the safe sensor 1 (241) has fallen, the safe memory 1 (241) is determined at step R284.
Is counted up by “1”, and the process proceeds to step R286. If it is determined that there is no data, step R4 in FIG.
Move to 8.

When the flow directly shifts from the step R280 to the step R286 via the steps R282 and R284, the safe flag 1 is reset to "0" at the step R286.
Move to 48.

FIG. 20 shows a control procedure of the count-up process of the safe memory 2 in step R50 of FIG.

The count-up process of the safe memory 2 is a process of counting up the safe memory 2 when the pulse width of the safe sensor 2 (242) is within a predetermined time (for example, 20 msec).

In the figure, when the count-up process of the safe memory 2 is started, first, in a step R300, it is determined whether or not the safe pulse timer 2 (for example, 20 ms) set in the step R262 in FIG. If it is determined that the processing has not been completed, step R3
02, and when it is determined that the processing has been completed, step R
Move to 306.

In step R302, it is determined whether or not the safe sensor 2 (242) has fallen. If it is determined that the safe sensor 2 (242) has fallen, the safe memory 2 (242) is determined in step R304.
Is counted up by “1”, and the process proceeds to step R306. If it is determined that there is no data, step R5 in FIG.
Move to 2.

When the process directly shifts from step R300 or goes to step R306 via steps R302 and R304, the safe flag 2 is reset to "0" in step R306.
It moves to 52.

FIG. 21 shows a detailed control procedure of the check processing performed when it is determined in step R24 of FIG. 8 that the processing number (NO) is "1".

This check processing is performed when the power is turned on.

When the check processing is started, first, it is determined in step R400 whether or not bit 0 of the flag 1 is “1”. If it is determined that the bit is not “1”, the process directly proceeds to step R404. Migrate,
If it is determined that the value is "1", the process proceeds to step R40.
After the safe sensor 1 (241) is checked in step 2, the process proceeds to step R404.

In step R404, it is determined whether or not bit 1 of the flag 1 is "1". If it is determined that bit 1 of the flag 1 is not "1", the process proceeds to step R4.
08, and when it is determined that the value is "1", the safe sensor 2 (242) is checked in step R406, and then the process proceeds to step R408.

In step R408, it is determined whether or not bit 2 of the flag 1 is "1". If it is determined that bit 2 is not "1", the process proceeds to step R4.
Then, when it is determined that the value is "1", the discharge sensor 1 (225) is checked in step R410, and then the process proceeds to step R412.

In step R412, it is determined whether or not bit 3 of flag 1 is "1". If it is determined that bit 3 is not "1", step R4
The process proceeds to S16, and if it is determined that the value is “1”, the discharge sensor 2 (225) is checked in step R414, and the process proceeds to step R416.

When the flow shifts to step R416 directly from step R412 or via step R414, the replenishment process (FIG. 14) is performed in step R416, and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R418.

In step R418, it is determined whether or not bit 4 of flag 1 is "1".
If it is determined that the condition is not
The flow shifts to 422, and if it is determined that the value is "1", the ball missing check process is performed in step R420, and then the flow shifts to step R422.

In step R422, it is determined whether or not bit 5 of flag 1 is "1".
If it is determined that the condition is not
The process proceeds to 426, and if it is determined that the value is "1", the discharge solenoid 1 (221) is checked in step R424, and then the process proceeds to step R426.

At step R426, it is determined whether or not bit 6 of the flag 1 is "1".
Then, when it is determined that the value is "1", the discharge solenoid 2 (221) is checked in step R428, and then the process proceeds to step R430.

In step R430, it is determined whether or not the flag 2 is "00" (no error). If it is determined that the flag 2 is "00" (no error), the flow shifts to step R432. , "00" (there is an error), step R
At 434, an alarm for notifying that there is an error is turned on, and the process returns to step R6 of FIG.

At step R432, flag 1 is "00" (checks have been completed).
If it is determined that the value is “00” (checks have all been completed), the process proceeds to step R436.
When it is determined that the value is not "00" (the check has not been completely completed), step R6 in FIG.
Return to

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R436, the firing control switch is turned on to enable the hitting ball firing device 102 in step R436, and the alarm switch is turned off in the next step R438.
Thereafter, in step R440, the ball-pulling solenoid is turned off, and in the next step R442, the processing number (N
O) is set to "0", and the process returns to step R6 in FIG.

FIG. 22 shows a detailed control procedure of the check processing of the safe sensor 1 (241) in step R402 of FIG.

The check processing of the safe sensor 1 (241) means the light emitting diode 701 of the safe sensor 1 (241).
This is a process for checking the output signal by turning on / off (FIG. 6).

In the figure, when the check processing of the safe sensor 1 (241) is started, first, at step R500
In the light emitting diode 7 of the safe sensor 1 (241)
01 (FIG. 6), and then goes to step R502.

In step R502, it is determined whether or not the ball detection signal of the safe sensor 1 (241) has been turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the light-emitting diode is turned on, the light emitting diode (FIG. 6) of the safe sensor 1 (241) is turned on in step R504, and thereafter, in step R506.
Move to On the other hand, when it is determined that the flag is not turned on, the bit 0 of the flag 2 is set to “1” in step R512.
(An error has occurred in the safe sensor 1 (241)), and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R404 in FIG.

Steps R502 to R50
When the process proceeds to step R506 via step 4, it is determined in step R506 whether the ball detection signal of the safe sensor 1 (241) is turned off. As a result, when it is determined that the switch is turned off, step R
In step 508, the bit 0 of the flag 2 is set to "0" (the error is cleared), and in the next step R510, the bit 0 of the flag 1 is set to "0" (the check is completed).
The routine goes to Step R404. On the other hand, when it is determined that the switch is not turned off, the process proceeds to step R512,
In step R512, the bit 0 of the flag 2 is set to "1" (the safe sensor 1 (241) has an error), and then the flow shifts to step R404 in FIG.

FIG. 23 shows a detailed control procedure of the check processing of the safe sensor 2 (242) in step R406 of FIG.

The safe sensor 2 (242) checks the light emitting diode (70) of the safe sensor 2 (242).
1) This is a process for checking the output signal by turning on / off (FIG. 6).

In the figure, when the check processing of the safe sensor 2 (242) is started, first, at step R520
In, the light emitting diode (701) of the safe sensor 2 (242) is turned off, and then the flow shifts to step R522.

In step R522, it is determined whether or not the safe sensor 2 (242) has been turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the switch is turned on, the control goes to step R524.
And the light emitting diode (70) of the safe sensor 2 (242).
1) is turned on, and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R526. On the other hand, when it is determined that the switch is not turned on, the bit 1 of the flag 2 is set to “1” (there is an error in the safe sensor 2) in step R532, and thereafter, the process proceeds to step R408 in FIG.

The above steps R522 to R52
When the process proceeds to step R526 through step 4, it is determined in step R526 whether or not the safe sensor 2 (242) is off. As a result, when it is determined that the switch is off, the bit 1 of the flag 2 is set to “0” in step R528 (error is cleared), and
In the next step R530, the bit 1 of the flag 1 is set to “0” (the check is completed), and then step R4 in FIG.
08. On the other hand, when it is determined that the switch has not been turned off, the process proceeds to step R532, and the process proceeds to step R5.
At 32, the bit 1 of the flag 2 is set to "1" (error present), and then the flow shifts to step R408 in FIG.

FIG. 24 shows a detailed control procedure for checking the discharge sensor 1 (225) in step R410 of FIG.

The check processing of the discharge sensor 1 (225) is performed by turning on / off the light emitting diode (701) (FIG. 6) of the discharge sensor 1 (225) when there is no ball in the discharge sensor 1 (225). This is the process of checking the output signal.

In the figure, when the check processing of the discharge sensor 1 (225) is started, first, in step R540, the light emitting diode (70) of the discharge sensor 1 (225) is started.
After turning on 1), the flow shifts to step R542.

In step R542, the discharge sensor 1
It is determined whether or not (225) is off. If it is determined that it is off, the light emitting diode (701) of the discharge sensor 1 (225) is turned off in step R544, and the process proceeds to step R546. If it is determined that the switch has not been turned off, the process proceeds to step R550.

As a result, when the flow shifts to step R546, in step R546, the discharge sensor 1 (2
It is determined whether or not 25) is turned on. If it is determined that the light emitting diode is turned on, the light emitting diode (701) of the discharge sensor 1 (225) is turned on in step R548, and the process proceeds to step R550. If it is determined that is not set, the bit 2 of the flag 2 is set to "1" (with an error) in step R554, and then the flow shifts to step R412 in FIG.

Directly from the above-mentioned step R542 or through steps R544, R546 and R548 to step R55
When the flag has shifted to "0", the bit 2 of the flag 2 is set to "0" (error reset) in step R550, and the bit 2 of the flag 1 is set to "0" (check completed) in the next step R552. The process proceeds to R412.

FIG. 25 shows a detailed control procedure of the check processing of the discharge sensor 2 in step R414 in FIG.

The check processing of the discharge sensor 2 (225) is performed by turning on / off the light emitting diode (701) (FIG. 6) of the discharge sensor 2 (225) when there is no ball in the discharge sensor 2 (225). This is the process of checking the output signal.

In the figure, when the check processing of the discharge sensor 2 (225) is started, first, in step R560, the light emitting diode (LE) of the discharge sensor 2 (225) is set.
After turning on D), the flow shifts to step R562.

In Step R562, the discharge sensor 2
It is determined whether or not (225) is off. If it is determined that it is off, the light emitting diode (LED) of the discharge sensor 2 (225) is turned off in step R564, and the process proceeds to step R566. If it is determined that the switch has not been turned off, the process shifts to step R570.

As a result, when the flow shifts to step R566, in step R566, the discharge sensor 2 (2
It is determined whether or not 25) is turned on. If it is determined that the light emitting diode is turned on, the light emitting diode (LED) of the discharge sensor 2 (225) is turned on in step R568, and the process proceeds to step R570. If it is determined that is not the case, the bit 3 of the flag 2 is set to "1" (with an error) in step R574, and then the flow shifts to step R416 in FIG.

Step R562 is performed directly from step R562 or through steps R564, R566, and R568.
When the flag has shifted to 0, the bit 3 of the flag 2 is set to "0" (error reset) in step R570, the bit 3 of the flag 1 is set to "0" (check completed) in the next step R572, and then the step of FIG. The process moves to R416.

FIG. 26 shows a detailed control procedure of the ball drop check process in step R420 of FIG.

In this ball-pulling check processing, the ball-pulling solenoid 265 is turned on, and the ball-pulling solenoid 265 is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 500 m).
This is a process for checking whether or not the ball removal sensor 266 is turned on within the second).

In the figure, when the ball-pull check process is started, first, in step R600, it is determined whether or not the ball-pull check timer has ended (the same as the timer end before the ball-pull check process). When it is determined that the process has been completed, the process proceeds to step R602, and when it is determined that the process has not been completed, the process proceeds to step R608.

In step R602, it is determined whether or not the ball removal sensor 266 is off. If it is determined that the ball removal sensor 266 is off, the ball removal solenoid is turned on in step R604, and the ball is removed in step R606. After setting an overrun check timer (for example, 500 msec), the process proceeds to step R608, and if it is determined that the switch has not been turned off, the process proceeds to step R616.

Step R600 is performed directly from step R600 or through steps R602, R604 and R606.
When the process proceeds to step R608, the set time (for example, 500 ms) of the ball removal check timer is set in step R608.
It is determined whether or not the ball removal sensor 266 has been turned on, and if it is determined that it has been turned on, step R610
To set the bit 4 of the flag 2 to "0" and set the bit 4 of the flag 1 to "0" in the next step R612, and then proceed to the step R422 in FIG. The process moves to R614.

In step R614, it is determined whether or not the ball check timer has expired. If it is determined that the timer has not expired, the flow shifts to step R422 in FIG.
When it is determined that the process has been completed, the process shifts to step R616.

When the process proceeds from step R602 or R614 to step R616, the process proceeds to step R61.
In step 6, the ball-pulling solenoid is turned off, and in the next step R618, bit 4 of the flag 2 is set to "1" (with error), and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R422 in FIG.

FIG. 27 shows a detailed control procedure of the check processing of the discharge solenoid 1 (221) in step R424 of FIG.

The discharge solenoid 1 (221) is checked by the discharge sensor 1 (225)
This is to be performed when 60 is normal.
(221) is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 300 msec),
In this process, it is checked whether or not five balls move. During this check period, the ball shooting device 102 is stopped, and if there is an error, the alarm switch 211
Turn A on.

In the figure, the discharge solenoid 1 (221)
Is started, first, in Step R65
At 0, bit 2 of flag 1 is set to “0” (discharge sensor 1
It is determined whether or not (225) is a check end), and
If it is determined that the value is "0" (the discharge sensor 1 (225) has completed the check), the flow shifts to step R652, and
If it is determined that the value is not "0" (the discharge sensor 1 (225) has completed the check), the flow shifts to step R426 in FIG.

In step R652, it is determined whether or not the ball release sensor 266 is on (it remains on when it is normal). If it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to step R654. When it is determined that the switch is not turned on, step R42 in FIG.
Move to 6.

In step R654, it is determined whether or not the discharge 1 start flag is "0". If it is determined that the discharge 1 start flag is "0", the flow shifts to step R656, where the flag is not "0". When the determination is made, the process shifts to step R664.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R656, the discharge register 1 is set to "5" (set to 5 discharges), and in the next step R658, the discharge solenoid 1 is set.
Turn on (221). Then, step R660
And the timer of the discharge solenoid 1 (221) (for example, 30
0 ms), and set the discharge 1 start flag to “1” in the next step R662.
Move to

In Step R664, the discharge sensor 1
It is determined whether or not the rise of (225) has occurred. If it is determined that the rise has occurred, the discharge register 1 is decremented by "1" in step R666, and the flow shifts to step R668. If it is determined that there is no rise, the flow shifts to step R670.

In the above step R666, every time the discharge sensor 1 rises, a process of "-1" from the contents of the discharge register 1 is performed.

In step R668, it is determined whether or not the discharge register 1 is "0". If it is not "0", the flow shifts to step R670 to determine that the value is "0". Step R
At 674, bit 5 of flag 1 is set to "0" (check completed).
Then, in the next step R676, the bit 5 of the flag 2 is set to "0" (error reset), and then the step R678 is performed.
Move to

At step R670, it is determined whether or not the discharge 1 timer has expired. If it is determined that the timer has not expired, the flow shifts to step R426 in FIG. Step R67 after setting 5 to "1" (with error)
Move to 8.

The above steps R668 to R67
4, R676 or Step R670 to Step R67
When the process proceeds to step R678 through step 2, the discharge 1 start flag is set to “0” in step R678,
In the next step R680, the discharge solenoid 1 is turned off, and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R426 in FIG.

FIG. 28 shows a detailed control procedure of the check processing of the discharge solenoid 2 (221) in step R428 of FIG.

The discharge solenoid 2 (221) is checked by the discharge sensor 2 (225)
This is performed when 60 is normal.
(221) is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 300 msec),
In this process, it is checked whether or not five balls move. During this check period, the ball shooting device 102 is stopped, and if there is an error, the alarm switch 211
Turn A on.

In the figure, the discharge solenoid 2 (221)
Is started, first, in Step R70
At 0, bit 3 of flag 1 is set to “0” (discharge sensor 2
It is determined whether or not (225) is a check end), and
When it is determined that the value is “0” (the discharge sensor 2 (225) has completed the check), the process shifts to step R702,
If it is determined that the value is not "0" (the discharge sensor 2 (225) has completed the check), the flow shifts to step R430 in FIG.

In step R702, it is determined whether or not the ball removal sensor 266 is on (it remains on when normal), and if it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to step R704. When it is determined that the switch is not turned on, step R43 in FIG.
Move to 0.

In step R704, it is determined whether or not the discharge 2 start flag is "0". If it is determined that the discharge 2 start flag is "0", the flow shifts to step R706, where the flag is not "0". If it is determined, the process shifts to step R714.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R706, the discharge register 2 is set to “5” (set to 5 discharges), and in the next step R708, the discharge solenoid 2 is set.
Turn on (221). Then, step R710
And the timer of the discharge solenoid 2 (221) (for example, 30
0 ms), and set the discharge 2 start flag to “1” in the next step R712.
Move to

At step R714, the discharge sensor 2
It is determined whether or not the rise of (225) has occurred. If it is determined that the rise has occurred, “1” is subtracted from the discharge register 2 in step R716, and the process proceeds to step R718. If it is determined that there is no rise, the process proceeds to step R720.

In step R718, it is determined whether or not the discharge register 2 is "0". If it is not "0", the flow shifts to step R720 to determine that it is "0". Step R
At 724, bit 6 of flag 1 is set to "0" (check completed).
, And at the next step R726, the bit 6 of the flag 2 is set to "0" (error reset), and then the step R728 is executed.
Move to

In step R720, it is determined whether or not the discharge 2 timer has expired. If it is determined that the timer has not ended, the flow shifts to step R430 in FIG. 21. If it is determined that the discharge 2 timer has ended, the bit of flag 2 is determined in step R722. After setting 6 to "1" (with error), step R72
Move to 8.

The above steps R718 to R72
4, R726 or steps R720 to R72
When the process proceeds to step R728 through step 2, the discharge 2 start flag is set to “0” in step R728,
In the next step R730, the discharge solenoid 2 is turned off, and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R430 in FIG.

FIG. 29 shows a detailed control procedure of the award ball number setting process performed when it is determined in step R26 in FIG. 8 that the process number (NO) is "2".

In the award ball number setting process, the setting operation is performed when the power is turned on while the memory clear switch is on, and when the memory clear switch is turned on again, the setting operation is completed. 2 (241, 24
This is processing input by the count of 2).

This process of setting the number of prize balls is performed when the gaming machines are replaced in accordance with the type of gaming machine. The memory clear pin 228 is inserted into the pin hole 227 of the control device 300 of the prize ball discharging device 220. (FIG. 4) with the memory clear switch turned on.

When the prize ball number setting process is started, first, in step R800, it is determined whether or not the safe sensor 1 (241) has risen. This determination is made by passing the set number (for example, five) of real balls through the safe sensor 1 (241), and the determination is made the number of times. When it is determined that the safe sensor 1 has risen as a result of the determination, step R
In step 802, the process of checking the safe pulse 1 (FIG. 17) as a process of checking whether the detected pulse is a normal pulse is performed, and the process proceeds to step R804.
When it is determined that the safe sensor 1 (241) has not risen, the process directly proceeds to step R804.

In step R804, it is determined whether the safe sensor 2 (242) has risen. This determination is made by passing the set number of (for example, 13) real balls through the safe sensor 2 (242), and is performed the set number of times. Then, as a result of the determination, when it is determined that the safe sensor 2 (242) has risen, in step R806, the process of checking the safe pulse 2 as a process of checking whether or not the detected pulse is a normal pulse (FIG. 18) ), The flow shifts to step R808, and the safe sensor (242)
When it is determined that there is no rise,
Move to 808.

In step R808, it is determined whether or not the safe flag 1 is "1". If it is determined that the safe flag 1 is not "1", the process proceeds directly to step R812.
When it is determined that the value is "1", the count-up process (FIG. 19) of the safe memory 1 is performed in step R810, and then the process proceeds to step R812.

In step R812, it is determined whether or not the safe flag 2 is "1". If it is determined that the safe flag 2 is not "1", the process proceeds to step R816.
When it is determined that the value is "1", the count-up process (FIG. 20) of the safe memory 2 is performed in step R814, and then the process proceeds to step R816.

In step R816, it is determined whether the memory clear switch has risen. When the setting of the number of prize balls (for example, 5 and 13) is completed, the memory clear pin 2 is inserted into the pin hole 227 of the prize ball discharge device 220.
It is necessary to insert the memory clear switch 28 (FIG. 4) and press the memory clear switch. It is determined in step R816 whether or not the operation has been performed.

When it is determined that the memory clear switch has not risen as a result of the determination, the process returns to step R18 in FIG. 8, and when it is determined that the memory clear switch has risen, the process proceeds to step R8.
Move to 18.

When the flow shifts to step R818, the number of prize balls (for example, 13) stored in the safe memory 1 in step R818 is stored in the prize ball memory 1 and the prize ball memory 2
The safe memory 1 is set to “0” in the next step R820.

Thereafter, in step R822, the number of prize balls stored in the safe memory 2 in the prize ball memory 3 (for example,
5), the safe memory 2 is set to “0” in the next step R824, and further the next step R826
After the processing number (NO) is set to “0” in FIG.
Return to step R18.

FIG. 30 shows a detailed control procedure of the ball removing process performed when it is determined in step R52 of FIG. 9 that the ball removing flag is "1".

This ball removing process is performed by the ball removing solenoid 26.
5 is turned on, and thereafter, the ball release sensor 266 is turned on, and then the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221) are turned on. After a time (for example, 3 seconds), the ball-pulling solenoid 265 and the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (22
1, 221) is turned off to end the ball removing operation.

When the ball-pulling process is started, it is first determined in step R850 whether or not the ball-pulling end flag is “1”. After turning on the extraction solenoid 265, the flow shifts to step R854. If it is determined that the value is "1", the flow shifts to step R878.

When the flow shifts to step R854, it is determined in step R854 whether or not the ball release sensor 266 has been turned on. When it is determined that the ball release sensor 266 has been turned on, the discharge solenoids 1 and 2 are determined in steps R856 and R858.
After turning on (221, 221), step R860
When it is determined that the switch is not turned on, FIG.
Return to step R6.

In step R860, the discharge sensor 1
It is determined whether or not (225) has risen. If it is determined that the rise has not occurred, the process proceeds to step R864. If it is determined that the rise has occurred, a ball-pulling check timer (for example, 3 seconds) is set in step R862, and then step R864 is performed.
864.

At step 864, the discharge sensor 2
It is determined whether or not the rise of (225) has occurred. If it is determined that there has been no rise, the process proceeds to step R868. If it is determined that there has been a rise, a ball removal check timer (for example, 3 seconds) is set in step R866, and then to step R868. Transition.

In step R868, it is determined whether or not the ball check timer has expired. If it is determined that the timer has not expired, the process returns to step R6 in FIG. 8, and if it is determined that the timer has ended, the process proceeds to step R870.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R870, the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221) are turned off in steps R870 and R872, and the next step R870
At 874, the ball release solenoid 265 is turned off. Thereafter, in step R876, the ball removal end flag is set to "1", and the flow shifts to step R878.

When the process directly proceeds from step R850 or proceeds to step R878 via steps R852 to R876, it is determined in step R878 whether or not the ball-pulling sensor 266 is off, and it is determined that it is not off. At this time, the flow returns to step R6 in FIG.
At 0 and R882, the ball-pulling end flag and the ball-pulling flag are reset to "0", respectively, and the process returns to step R6 of FIG.

FIG. 31 shows a detailed control processing procedure of the small discharge (for example, five discharge) start processing which is performed when it is determined in step R56 in FIG. 9 that there is a memory in the safe memory 2.

This small-discharge start process is a process in which the number of winning balls is set in the discharge register, the discharge solenoid 221 is turned on, and the discharge is alternately used by the discharge solenoids 1 and 2 (221) according to the inversion flag.

When the small discharge start process is started, first, in step R900, the small discharge flag is set to "1", and then the flow shifts to the next step R902, where the small discharge safe lamp 122 is turned on. Thereafter, the flow shifts to step R904.

If it is determined in step R904 that the inversion flag is not "0", the flow advances to step R9.
The process moves to 06, and when it is determined to be “0”, the process moves to step R914.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R906, it is determined in step R906 whether or not the discharge register 2 is "0". Ball memory 3
(For example, 5 small discharge sets) and
In the next step R910, the value of the discharge register 2 is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step R912. If it is determined that the value is not "0", the process directly proceeds to step R912. Then, in step R912, the discharge solenoid 2 (221) is turned on, and then the flow shifts to step R922. In step R910, the discharge register 2 is set to "1".
The reason for the subtraction is that, as shown in FIG. 32, there is one sphere blocked by the flow-down preventing member 222 on the downstream side of the detection position of the discharge sensor 225, and when the first sphere is discharged, the upstream sphere is removed. One ball moves on the side sphere, and one, two, and so on from the second ball.
The discharge sensor 225
This is because when n-1 balls are detected, n balls have been ejected.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step R904 to step R914, it is determined in step R914 whether or not the discharge register 1 is "0".
At 916, the prize ball memory 3 (for example, the number of five small discharge sets) is set in the discharge register 1, and the next step R
At step 918, the value of the discharge register 1 is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step R920. If it is determined that the value is not "0", the process directly proceeds to step R920.

Then, in step R920, the discharge solenoid 1 (221) is turned on, and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R922.

Steps R904 to R90
When the process proceeds to step R922 via steps 6 to R912 or steps R914 to R920, the process proceeds to step R92.
In step 2, the process number (NO) is set to "3", and the process returns to step R6 in FIG.

FIG. 33 shows a detailed control processing procedure of discharge (for example, 13 normal discharges) start processing performed when it is determined in step R58 in FIG. 9 that there is a memory in the safe memory 1.

This discharge start processing is processing for setting the number of award balls in the discharge register and turning on the discharge solenoids 1 and 2 (221 and 221).

When the discharge start processing is started, first, in step R930, the safe lamp (normal discharge lamp) 122 is turned on, and then the flow shifts to step R932.

In step R932, it is determined whether or not the discharge register 1 is "0". If it is determined that the value is "0", the flow shifts to step R934.
If it is determined that the value is not "0", the process proceeds to step R9.
After turning on the discharge solenoid 1 at 46, step R9
Move to 48.

As a result, when the flow shifts to step R934, in step R934, the discharge register 2
Is determined to be "0", and when determined to be "0", the flow proceeds to step R936.
If it is determined that the value is not "0", the process proceeds to step R9.
Move to 50.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R936, the number of award ball memories of the award ball memory 1 is set in the ejection register 1 and the number of award ball memories of the award ball memory 2 is set in the ejection register 2 in the next step R938. . Thereafter, in steps R940 and R942, the discharge registers 1 and 2 are decremented by "1", and in the next step R944, the discharge solenoid 1 (221) is turned on, and the process proceeds to step R950.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step R932 to step R948 via step R946,
In step R948, it is determined whether or not the discharge register 2 is "0". If it is determined that the value is not "0", the process proceeds to step R950, and if it is determined that "0", the process proceeds to step R950. Shift to R952.

Then, when the process proceeds directly from step R934, or through steps R936 to R944, or when the process proceeds from step R948 to step R950, the discharge solenoid 2 (2) is set at step R950.
21) is turned on, and the routine goes to Step R952.

As described above, when the flow shifts to step R952, or from step R948 to step R9
52, the process number (NO) is set to “3” in step R952, and thereafter, FIG.
Return to step R6.

FIG. 34 shows a detailed control procedure of the discharge processing performed when it is determined in step R54 of FIG. 9 that the processing number (NO) is "3".

This discharge processing is performed by the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (22
5, 225), the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221) are turned off, and the safe memory is decremented by "1". In the case of (individual ejection), the inversion flag is inverted.

When the discharge process is started, first, it is determined in step R960 whether or not the discharge sensor 1 (225) has risen. If it is determined that the discharge sensor 1 (225) has not risen, the process directly proceeds to step R968. In step R962, “1” is subtracted from the discharge register 1, and the flow shifts to step R964.

In the step R964, it is determined whether or not the discharge register 1 is "0". When it is determined that the discharge register 1 is not "0", the process directly proceeds to the step R968.
When it is determined that the value has become "0", the discharge solenoid 1 (221) is turned off in step R966, and then the process proceeds to step R968.

At step R968, the discharge sensor 2
It is determined whether or not (225) has risen. If it is determined that the rise has not occurred, the process directly proceeds to step R976. If it is determined that the rise has occurred, the discharge register 2 is decremented by "1" in step R970, and then the process proceeds to step R972. .

In the step R972, it is determined whether or not the discharge register 2 is "0". If it is determined that the discharge register 2 is not "0", the process proceeds directly to the step R976.
When it is determined that the value has become "0", the discharge solenoid 2 (221) is turned off in step R974, and then the process proceeds to step R976.

At step R976, it is determined whether or not the discharge registers 1 and 2 are "0".
When it is determined that the value is not "0", the process returns to step R6 in FIG. 8, and when it is determined that the value is "0", the safe lamp 122 is turned off in step R978 and the process proceeds to step R980.

At step R980, it is determined whether or not the small discharge flag is "1". as a result,
If it is determined that the value is not "1", the process proceeds to step R9.
After subtracting “1” from safe memory 1 in step 82, step R
At 994, the processing number (NO) is set to "0".
It returns to step R6 of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is “1”, the flow shifts to Step R984.

In step R984, it is determined whether or not the inversion flag is "0". If it is determined that the inversion flag is not "0", the inversion flag is set to "0" in step R986, and the flow shifts to step R990. And, on the other hand,
If it is determined that the value has become "0", the inversion flag is set to "1" in step R988, and the flow shifts to step R990.

Then, in step R990, the safe memory 2 is decremented by "1", the small discharge flag is set to "0" in the next step R992, and the processing number (NO) is set to "0" in the next step R994. Thereafter, the process returns to step R6 in FIG.

In this embodiment, the control device 300 for the pachinko gaming machine includes a prize section 54, 55,
Prize ball detectors 241 and 242 for detecting game balls that have won prizes 56, 108, 109, 120 and 121, and prize balls in the storage tank 201 for prize winning in the prize units 54 and 55. A prize ball discharge device 220 that discharges through the gutter 253, and a prize ball in the storage tank 201 can be switched to the prize ball derivation gutter 253 and a ball extraction gutter 256 that collects the prize ball in the storage tank 201. A ball removing device 260, a control device 300 for controlling the operation of the winning ball detectors 241 and 242, the prize ball discharging device 220 and the ball removing device 260, and the winning ball detectors 241 and 242.
42, a prize ball discharging device 220, a ball punching device 260, and a power supply circuit 350 for supplying electricity to the control device 300.
42, a prize ball detector screening means for confirming the life and death of 42, a ball piercing device diagnostic means for trying the operation of the ball piercing device 260 to confirm the operation, and an operation by trying the ball discharging by the prize ball discharging device 220. Discharge device diagnosis means for confirming, control device diagnosis means for detecting runaway of the control device 300 and initializing the control system of the control device, control for detecting the power supply state of the power supply circuit 350 and corresponding to the power supply state Power storage monitoring means for storing the number of prize balls and the number of unprocessed prize balls corresponding to the prize ball detectors 241 and 242 irrespective of the power supply state; and The diagnosis result display means for displaying the faulty part based on the diagnosis result by the diagnosis means enables the security and management of the entire control system to be reliably performed. It found seized and problem location poor mechanical, in addition to avoiding improper control due to runaway of the controller 300, stores the winning balls count and winning ball number is not impaired by the power failure.

The control device 300 for the pachinko gaming machine
Is the winning area 54, 55, 56, 108, 1 of the gaming area.
A prize ball setting invoking means for invoking a step of setting a unique prize ball setting of prize ball discharge by the prize ball discharge device 220 for discharging a prize ball in response to a prize in 09, 120, 121; Prize ball setting means for setting a prize ball to be discharged by the prize ball discharge device 220 by throwing game balls for the number of prize balls into a prize ball detector 242 for detecting a game ball which has won the prize ball 55 or the like; The prize ball display means for displaying the set value of the prize ball by the setting means, and the prize ball setting ending means for determining the set value of the prize ball and exiting from the unique prize ball setting step. The setting of the prize ball can be changed using the existing parts.

A control device 300 for a pachinko gaming machine
Are the winning areas 54, 55, 56, 108, and 10 in the game area.
Signal measuring means for measuring the detection signal width of the presence ball of the prize ball detectors 241 and 242 for detecting the game ball which has won the prize 9, 120, 121, and safe (prize) when the detection signal width is within a predetermined range. A safe signal judging means for recognizing the ball is provided, and the safe ball is detected by the signal measuring means and the safe signal judging means. is there.

[0264]

According to the present invention, when at least one of the winning ball detecting means and the ball discharging device is diagnosed as having an abnormality by the self-diagnosis means, the location of the abnormality and its type are determined by the identification information. Regardless of whether the game machine is operating or not, the display is displayed on the display means, but if it is diagnosed that there is no abnormality in the winning ball detection means and the ball discharging device, it is determined whether the gaming machine is operating or not. Regardless, the identification information that informs that the winning ball detecting means and the ball discharging device are in a normal state is always displayed on the display means, so that the game machine is still operated, Even before the opening of the game store where the machine is not operating, by checking whether or not the identification information indicating the normal state is displayed, the game store clerk can determine the winning ball detection means of the game machine. And the ball ejection device is in normal condition Luke whether or not it is possible to immediately determine. In addition, when an abnormal state occurs, regardless of whether the gaming machine is operating or not, the abnormal part and its type are always displayed on the display means by the identification information, so that it is before the store is opened. Regardless of whether or not this is the case, by watching the identification display, the staff at the game store can immediately recognize the abnormal location and the type thereof, and can quickly take appropriate measures. Therefore, before the store is opened, the abnormality can be detected before the store is opened and the repair can be performed promptly. During the game, it is not necessary to prolong the game interruption state of the player. For a gaming shop, loss of sales due to a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view showing a back mechanism of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a partial vertical cross-sectional side view around a ball punching device of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a modification of the prize ball discharging device.

FIG. 5 is a control circuit diagram of the control device.

FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram of discharge sensors 1 and 2 and safe sensors 1 and 2;

FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram of a ball removal sensor.

FIG. 8 is a part of a flowchart showing a specific control processing procedure of a main processing performed by the microcomputer.

FIG. 9 is a part of a flowchart showing a specific control processing procedure of a main processing performed by the microcomputer.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a memory clear process in step R8 of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a check start process in step R14 of FIG.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of an LCD display process in step R18 of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a prize ball setting check process in step R28 of FIG. 8;

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a supply process in step R30 of FIG. 8;

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of an overflow process in step R32 of FIG. 8;

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a ball removing start process in step R34 of FIG. 8;

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a process of safe pulse check 1 in step R38 of FIG.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of safe pulse check 2 processing in step R42 of FIG. 8;

19 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a count-up process of the safe memory 1 in step R46 in FIG.

20 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a count-up process of the safe memory 2 in step R50 of FIG.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a check process performed when it is determined in step R24 of FIG. 8 that the process number is “1”.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a check process of the safe sensor 1 in step R402 of FIG. 21.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a check process of the safe sensor 2 in step R406 of FIG. 21.

24 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a check process of the discharge sensor 1 in step R410 of FIG.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a check process of the discharge sensor 2 in step R414 of FIG.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a ball drop check process in step R420 of FIG. 21.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a check process of the discharge solenoid 1 in step R424 of FIG. 21.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a check process of the discharge solenoid 2 in step R428 of FIG. 21.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a winning ball number setting process performed when it is determined in step R26 in FIG. 8 that the process number is “2”.

30 is a flowchart showing a detailed control processing procedure of a ball-pulling process performed when it is determined in step R52 in FIG. 9 that the ball-pulling flag is set to “1”.

31 is a flowchart showing a detailed control processing procedure of a small discharge start processing performed when it is determined in step R56 in FIG. 9 that there is a memory in the safe memory 2. FIG.

FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating the principle of a prize ball discharge device.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a discharge start process performed when it is determined in step R58 in FIG. 9 that there is a memory in the safe memory 1.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a discharge process performed when it is determined in step R54 of FIG. 9 that the process number is “3”.

[Explanation of symbols]

 50 ‥‥ Variable winning device (winning area) 56 ‥‥ Natural winning opening (winning area) 108 ‥‥ Specific winning device (winning area) 109 ‥‥ Specific winning opening (winning area) 120, 121 ‥‥ General winning opening (winning) (Area) 222 {flow-down preventing member (operating member) 225} discharged ball detector (discharge state detecting means) 241 {winning ball detector (winning ball detecting means) 280} status display (display means) 300} ‥ Control device (self-diagnosis means)

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A game machine comprising: a winning ball detecting means for detecting one game ball which has won a winning area in a game area; a discharging state detecting means for discharging the ball; and an operating member which is operated by an action of an electric component. A gaming machine comprising: a ball discharge device; and a discharge control circuit configured to receive a detection signal from the prize ball detection unit, operate an operating member of the ball discharge device, and discharge a required number of prize balls. In the self-diagnosis means for self-diagnosis of the presence or absence and the type of abnormality of the winning prize ball detection means and the ball discharge device; When it is diagnosed that there is, the abnormal part and its type are identified by the identification information.
Regardless of whether the gaming machine is operating or not, display
And, when it is diagnosed that there is no abnormality in the winning ball detecting means and the ball discharging device, by the identification information for recognizing that the gaming machine is in a normal state, regardless of whether the gaming machine is operating, always, A gaming machine, comprising: display means for displaying.