JP2823074B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a prize ball processing means for detecting one prize ball which has won a prize portion provided in a game board, and the prize ball processing means. And a ball discharging means capable of discharging a required number of prize balls based on a detection output from the game machine.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, an electric gaming device is arranged on a gaming board, and a gaming ball driven into a gaming area of the gaming board wins a winning opening. 1 winning ball
When the ball is detected by the prize ball processing means for detecting an individual or when there is a ball lending request, the ball discharge device is electrically driven to count the discharged balls (prize balls) by the discharged ball detector. There are known gaming machines that discharge a required number of gaming balls.

Conventionally, only one control circuit for controlling an electric game device, a ball discharging device, and the like is provided, and all the controls are performed by the control circuit.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the conventional gaming machine, when the gaming machine is replaced with a new one, a new gaming content is obtained by replacing only the gaming board and a control circuit associated therewith. However, since the conventional control circuit also includes a commonly used control unit that performs control related to the ejection of the ball, when the game board is replaced, these commonly used control units must be replaced at the same time. I had to. Further, even when a failure occurs in either the game control or the discharge control and the control circuit is replaced, the entire control circuit must be replaced, resulting in a wasteful circuit configuration.

Further, in the conventional gaming machine, when an abnormality has occurred with respect to the discharge of the game ball and the discharge becomes impossible, it is not known whether the abnormal state occurs in the winning ball processing device or the ball discharge device. . Further, for example, when the ball discharge device is abnormal, it is not immediately known which of the ball discharge devices is the cause of the abnormality. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs, there is a problem that it is not possible to quickly cope with the abnormality.

[Object of the Invention] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and when an abnormality has occurred with respect to the discharge of a game ball, it is possible to quickly know the abnormal location and the cause of the abnormality, and In this case, it is possible to accurately recognize that each function is performed normally, and to know the cause of the abnormality by replacing only the control circuit unique to the game board and the game board when replacing the game board. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can commonly use a control circuit related to discharge provided with.

[Means for Solving the Problems] A gaming machine according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is to detect one prize ball generated by a prize in a prize section provided on a game board (100). Winning ball processing means (for example, safe sensors 1 and 2), detecting means (for example, discharge sensors 1 and 2) for counting discharged balls, and an operating member (for example, Ball discharging means (for example, a prize ball discharging device 220) provided with discharging solenoids 1, 2), a back mechanism board (200) provided with the ball discharging means, and a detection output from the winning ball processing means. A discharge control circuit (for example, the control device 300) that controls the operation of the operation member of the ball discharge means to discharge a required number of prize balls.
A game control circuit (for example, a game content control device 600) for performing game control of an electric game device (for example, the variable prize device 50, the specific prize device 108, etc.) provided on the game board.
In a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) in which the gaming board is configured to be attachable to and detachable from a gaming machine body (for example, the holding frame 113) so that the gaming board can be replaced, A control circuit and the game control circuit are separately configured separately, and at least the discharge control circuit is disposed on the back side of the back mechanism panel. The discharge control circuit includes an abnormal state related to the winning ball processing means. Judgment first
Abnormal state determination means (for example, microcomputer 30
0A), and second abnormal state determining means (for example, microcomputer 300A) for determining an abnormal state relating to the ball discharging means.
An abnormality cause informing means (for example, a liquid crystal display 28) capable of informing each abnormality cause based on each judgment output from the first abnormal state judging means and the second abnormal state judging means.
0) and the abnormality cause notifying means, wherein when there is no judgment output of each of the first abnormal state judging means and the second abnormal state judging means, the winning ball processing means and the ball The discharge means is notified so as to be recognizable that it is in a normal state.

According to the present invention, when an abnormality has occurred with respect to the discharge of a game ball, the first abnormal state determining means for determining an abnormal state relating to the winning ball processing means or the abnormal state relating to the ball discharging means is determined. A determination output is generated from any of the second abnormal state determination means. Then, the cause of the abnormality is reported by the abnormality cause reporting means based on each determination output.
If no abnormal state has occurred, the abnormality cause notifying means notifies the winning ball processing means and the ball discharging means of the normal state in a recognizable manner.

In addition, by providing an abnormal cause notifying means in the discharge control circuit arranged on the back side of the back mechanism board of the gaming machine, when performing work related to occurrence of an abnormal state related to ball discharge on the back side of the gaming machine. In addition, a reliable operation can be performed while checking and checking the notification of the cause of the abnormality.

Furthermore, since the discharge control circuit and the game control circuit are separately configured separately and the discharge control circuit is arranged on the back mechanism board other than the game board, when the control circuit is replaced due to an unrecoverable failure (abnormality). , It is only necessary to replace the faulty control circuit, and when replacing the gaming machine with a new one, only the game control circuit needs to be replaced, and the discharge control including the function of judging and reporting abnormalities related to ball discharge The circuit can be used in common.

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

In the center of the game area, a variable winning device 50 exemplified as an electric game device is installed. This floating winning device
50 has a prize space 51 inside which is converted into a state in which game balls are not accepted and an easy-to-accept state by opening and closing the left and right movable members 53, 53, and a lower portion in the center of the prize space 51 as a prize portion. A special winning opening 54 is provided, and general winning openings 55 and 56 are provided on the left and right sides thereof as a winning section.

Immediately below the variable prize device 50, a tulip-type double opening specific prize device (prize unit) 10 is provided as an electric game device.
In addition, pocket-type one-time opening special winning openings 109, 109 are provided as diplomas at diagonally lower left and right positions.

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

In addition, pocket-type general winning openings 120 and 120 are provided as winning portions at diagonally lower left and right positions of the variable winning device 50, and tulip-type general winning devices 121 and 121 are provided as winning portions at diagonally lower positions. .

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

In the lower part of the game board 1, there is provided an out hole 110 for collecting a game ball which cannot be won in the above-mentioned prize portions 56, 108, 109, 120, 121, etc. on the back side of the game board 100 while falling from above.

In the upper part of the game board 1, each of the above winning portions 56, 108, 109, 120, 1
A safe lamp 122 that is temporarily lit when a game ball wins at 21 or the like, or lights when a prize ball as a spare ball stored in a storage tank (not shown) on the back side of a pachinko machine runs short. A ball shortage indicator lamp 123 is provided.

On the upper part of a holding frame 113 as a gaming machine body of a pachinko gaming machine holding the gaming board 100 having the above-described configuration,
02, a pilot lamp 125 that is turned on when the operation dial 101 is operated, and a display device 12 that is turned on when an illegal operation is performed by a player or a special game occurs.
6 are provided.

The opening and closing panel 1 attached to the lower part of the holding frame 113
14 is provided with a supply tray 115 for storing the hit ball supplied to the hit ball launching / supplying device 102.
There is provided a saucer 116 for storing prize balls overflowing therefrom.

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 electric power 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 prize device 50 rise substantially vertically and flow in the prize space 51 of the variable prize device 50. The first in which the entrance is closed and game balls are not received in the winning space 51 of the variable winning device 50
The state is maintained.

Then, a game ball is fired into the game area 2 by the hit ball firing device 102, and the game ball is detected by the specific winning device 108 or the specific winning detector (not shown) installed in the specific winning opening 109. On the basis of the detection signal, the left and right movable members 53, 53 of the variable winning device 50 are opened or closed (rotated) twice or once, and accordingly, a game ball is placed in the winning space 51 in the variable winning device 50. Twice or one to the second state that can enter
Convert times.

When converted to the second state, the game ball is placed in the winning space 51.
When the game ball flows in, the game ball changes its flowing direction at random, and then wins in the special winning opening 54 or the general winning opening 55 in the winning space 51.

As a result, when a prize cannot be won in the special prize opening 54, the movable members 53, 53 return to a state in which the movable member 53, 53 becomes vertical as shown in FIG. space
The first state in which game balls are not accepted during 51 is maintained.

The above operation is repeated every time a game ball wins in the special winning openings 108 and 109, and if a player accidentally wins in the special winning opening 54,
This is detected by a special prize detector (not shown) provided in the special prize port 54, and a special game called a big hit is generated based on the detection.

Here, the special game is a game mode that gives the player more chances of winning a prize ball than the normal game, for example,
A predetermined number (for example, 18) of opening / closing operations of the movable members 53, 53 is performed in one cycle (however, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of games are won in the winning openings 55, 55 before the predetermined number of opening / closing operations are completed). When the ball wins, the cycle up to that point may be regarded as one cycle). On the condition that the game ball wins in the special winning opening 54 during each cycle, a predetermined cycle (for example, up to 8 cycles) is performed. It is assumed that the operation is performed.

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

During the game, the winning portions 54 and 5 in the winning space 51 of the variable winning device 50
When a game ball wins in 5, a normal number (for example, 13) of prize balls are discharged (normal discharge) for each winning,
When other prize units 56, 108, 109, 120, 121, etc. are won, a small number (for example, 5) of prize balls are discharged (small discharge) each time one prize is won.

FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of a back mechanism of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG.

A reserve sphere storage tank 201 as a prize sphere is disposed at an upper portion of the back mechanism board 200, and a guide gutter 202 for automatically aligning and guiding an internal reserve sphere at one end of the storage tank 201 is provided.
Is connected. The guide gutter 202 is gently inclined with two passages, and a pendulum type ball leveling 203 and a pressing type ball leveling 215 are provided on the way, whereby
The reserve spheres are aligned in two rows while flowing down the guide gutter 202.

At the lower end of the guide gutter 202, a prize ball discharging device 220 exemplified as a ball discharging means is provided.

The game balls that have won the winning portions 56, 108, 109, and 120 provided in the game board 100 on the front of the pachinko gaming machine are collected on the back surface and collected at one place by the collecting shelf 230, and the winning ball detector 241 (exemplified as a winning ball processing means) ( Hereinafter, a control device as an emission control circuit detected by the safe sensor 1)
300 is stored in a storage unit (described later), and based on the storage, the prize ball discharging device 220 is operated and a predetermined number (for example,
5) prize balls are discharged (small discharge). Control device 300
Are the first to determine the abnormal state of the winning ball detecting means (safe sensors 1 and 2) and the prize ball discharging device 220, respectively,
A second abnormal state determination means is included.

On the other hand, game balls that have won the prize portions 54 and 55 provided in the prize space 51 of the variable prize device 50 are collected at one place by the collecting gutter 231 and a prize ball detector exemplified as a prize ball processing means.
242 (hereinafter, safe sensor 2) is detected and stored in a storage unit (to be described later) of the control device 300, and based on the storage, the prize ball discharging device 220 is operated and a predetermined number (for example, 13) of prizes is obtained. The ball is ejected (usually ejected).

The prize ball discharged by the prize ball discharge device 220 flows out of the supply port 118 (FIG. 1) to the supply plate 115 (FIG. 1) on the front of the gaming machine through the prize ball discharge gutter 253. When the supply pan 115 is full, it is drained into the pan 116 (FIG. 1) and the pan 1
When 16 is full, it is detected by an overflow detector 255 provided in the middle of the diversion gutter 254. For example, the driving of the hit ball firing device 102 (FIG. 1) is stopped, and the front of the gaming machine is stopped. The overflow lamp 127 (FIG. 1) provided on the front of the gaming machine is turned on when the overflow detector 127 provided in the game machine is turned on and the overflow detector 255 detects the overflow state of the tray 116. And is notified to the player.
At the bottom of the upstream side surface of the guide gutter 202, a ball shortage detector 250 that detects when a spare ball is exhausted is installed.

As shown in FIG. 3, below the prize ball discharge device 220, a ball pulling gutter 256 is provided in parallel with the prize ball discharging gutter 253. Gutter 253
A branching device 260 composed of a switching gate 264 that rotates about the pin 263 as an axis and a ball-pulling solenoid 265 that drives the switching gate 264 is installed at the branch portion.

The ball-pulling solenoid 265 of the ball-pulling device 260 is normally stopped (demagnetized), and the switching gate 264 is in a state in which the entrance on the ball-pulling gutter 256 side is closed as shown by the solid line in FIG. But,
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 fitted into the ball removal sensor 266, and the ball removal sensor 266 is turned on.

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

That is, when the ball-pulling solenoid 260 is turned on (ON), the switching gate 264 rotates and the ball-pulling sensor 266 turns on (ON), it is recognized that the ball-pulling device 260 is normal.

When a ball removal command input terminal is used to remove a ball, a ball removal command signal is input to the input terminal from a central management device (not shown), the ball removal solenoid 265 is operated (ON), and the switching gate 264 is turned on. It is turned to the prize ball outlet gutter 253 side. The rotated switching gate 264 is used as a ball-pulling sensor 266.
, And the ball removal is started based on the detection signal.

When it is desired to remove the ball with the ball removing pin 262, insert the ball removing pin 262 into the operation hole 261 (FIGS. 1 and 2) formed on the front surface of the holding frame 113 of the gaming machine. The switching gate 264 is pushed and rotated toward the prize ball outlet gutter 253 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 joins with the out ball lead-out gutter 257 that guides the out ball collected from the out hole 110 (FIG. 1), and a collection gutter (not shown) disposed below the island facility of the pachinko parlor. The collection sphere flows out toward.

A terminal board 210 is mounted on the upper part of the back mechanism board 200, and an alarm switch output terminal 211, a supplementary ball request switch output terminal 212, and a ball removal command input terminal 213 are installed on the terminal board 210.

In addition, a liquid crystal display 280, which is exemplified as an abnormality cause notifying means, is provided at a position near the prize ball discharging device 220 of the back mechanism board 200. The liquid crystal display 280 is capable of notifying the cause of the abnormality in a state in which it is possible to recognize which of the abnormal state determining means is based on one of the determination outputs of the first and second abnormal state determining means. Has become.

Further, the back mechanism panel 200 performs electrical control of the entire pachinko gaming machine, such as stopping the launch of a hit ball and driving various display devices, based on detection signals from the prize ball discharge device 220 and the overflow detector (SW) 255. Mechanism control device 30 for
0 and game contents as a game control circuit for controlling the game operation based on detection signals from detectors incorporated in the special winning ports 108 and 109 on the front of the gaming board 100 and the special winning port 54 of the variable winning device 50 and the like ( (Accessories) Control device 600 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 a lower portion.

The ball discharge device 220 includes a downflow path 230 and the downflow path 23.
A falling-off preventing member 222 that enters the inside of 0 and suppresses the falling of the ball, a solenoid 221 as a driving means thereof, and a control device 300 are integrally mounted.

The flow-down path 230 includes a gently inclined alignment gutter 231,
A flow control gutter 233 extending substantially vertically downward from the lower end of the alignment gutter 231; a guide gutter 234 extending obliquely downward by about 45 degrees from the lower end of the flow control gutter 233; The discharge gutter 235 extends substantially vertically downward from the end of the gutter 234.

Near the boundary between the guide gutter 234 and the discharge gutter 235,
A pair of support pieces 236 project from the outer wall of the
A support shaft 224 is suspended between the 236 and 236.

Further, two flow-down paths 230 are formed corresponding to the guide gutters 202, and a pair of fan-shaped flow-down preventing members 222 are rotatable around the support shaft 224 in correspondence with the two flow paths. It is installed. A pair of solenoids 212 exemplified as an operation member corresponding to the flow-down preventing member 222 (a discharge solenoid 1,
2) Provided. Then, the tip of the downflow prevention member 222 enters through a slit provided in the inner wall portion of the downflow path 30, and enters the guide gutter 234. The rear end of the tip of the flow-stopping member 222 is connected to the tip of the plunger 221a of the solenoid 221 via a link member 223.
2 is reciprocated around the support shaft 224, and the tip is a guiding gutter 234.
It is designed to enter and exit. As a result, a predetermined number of discharges are performed while allowing or preventing the flow of the ball.

In addition, the outside of the side wall of the guide gutter 234 is swelled and
Is formed in the storage section 237, and a discharge ball detector 225 (discharge sensors 1 and 2) serving as a detection unit including a transmission optical sensor
Is inserted.

Above the solenoid 221, the lead wires drawn from the solenoid 221 and the discharge ball detector 225 are concentrated at one place, and wiring for connecting to the control device 300 can be collectively connected from the front. Make connectors 22
Six are arranged. Then, an engagement portion formed at the start end of the prize ball lead-out gutter 253 is engaged with the lower ends of the flow-down paths 230, 230 to perform connection.

A pin hole 227 is provided on one side of the control device 300 of the prize ball discharging device 220 configured as described above, and by inserting the memory clear pin 228 into the pin hole 227, the pin hole 2
The award ball number memory switch (not shown) provided inside 27 is pressed, whereby the award ball number memory is cleared.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a control circuit diagram of the control device 300 of the back mechanism integrally formed with the prize ball discharging device 220 as described above.

In the drawing, the one denoted by reference numeral 300A is a control device.
It is a microcomputer that constitutes 300.

The microcomputer 300A as the first abnormal state determining means and the second abnormal state determining means includes a central processing unit.
301, a ROM 302 (fixed data storage means) as a read-only memory, 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 has a prize ball detector examination means (first abnormal state determination) for confirming the life and death of the prize ball detectors 241 and 242 (safe sensors 1 and 2). Means) and the ball emptying switching device 26
A ball-pulling-over switching device diagnosing means for trying the operation of 0 and confirming the operation; and a prize ball discharging device diagnosing means for trying the ball discharging by the prize ball discharging device 220 and confirming the operation state (second abnormal state) Determining means), a control device diagnostic means for detecting runaway of the microcomputer 300A and initializing a control system of the microcomputer 300A, and detecting a power state of the power supply circuit 350 and executing control corresponding to the power state. Power supply monitoring means, diagnosis result display control means for displaying, for example, a liquid crystal display 280 with a failure point (cause of abnormality) based on a diagnosis result by each diagnosis means, and a unique prize ball setting for prize ball discharge by the prize ball discharge device 220 A prize ball setting invoking means for invoking a routine for performing the award, and a prize for setting the number of prize balls to be discharged by the prize ball discharge device 220 in a number corresponding to the detection of each of the prize ball detectors 241 and 242. Number setting means, prize ball number display means for displaying the set value of the number of prize balls by the prize ball number setting means, and prize ball setting for determining the set value of the number of prize balls and exiting from a unique setting routine means,
Fixed data such as signal measuring means for measuring the ball detection signal width of the winning ball detectors 241, 242 and winning signal determining means for recognizing a winning ball when the detected signal width is within a predetermined range are stored. The RAM 303 has a display data storage area, and the RAM 303 has ejection sensors 1, 2 (2
25, 225) and the detection signals from the safe sensors 1 and 2 (winning ball detectors 241 and 242) are temporarily stored.

Then, on the input side of the microcomputer 300A, the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225 and 225), the safe sensors 1 and 2 (241 and 242), the ball removal sensor 266, the ball shortage switch 250, and the overflow detector (SW) ) 255, the memory clear switch 313 is connected.

On the other hand, on the output side of the microcomputer 300A, the discharge solenoids 1 and 2 (221, 221) are connected to the driver 320 and the noise cut-off diode via a driver 320, a noise cut-off diode 321 and a zener diode 322 for absorbing electromagnetic energy when turned off. A ball empty solenoid 265 is connected via a diode 321, and a ball shortage lamp 123, a safe lamp 122, and an overflow lamp 127 are connected via a driver 320, respectively. In addition, the firing control switch 314 and the alarm switch via the semiconductor relay 323, which has a low resistance when sensing light and has a high resistance when not sensing light.
211A and a supplementary ball request switch 212A are connected.
When the alarm switch 211A, the liquid crystal display 280, or the like generates a determination output from one of the first abnormal state determination means and the second abnormal state determination means, an abnormal state is generated. It constitutes the notification means.

In addition, the liquid crystal display 280 is connected to the output side,
A ball removal command 213A from a central management device (not shown) 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. AC (for example, 24 V) is rectified by the full-wave rectifier 351 of the power supply circuit 530 for 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. It is supplied in the state (for example, 24V). The discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225 and 225), the safe sensors 1 and 2 (241 and 242), the ball removal sensor 266, the ball shortage switch 250, and the overflow switch 235 lower the rectified voltage to a low voltage (for example, , 5V). The rectified voltage is supplied to the liquid crystal display 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.

A voltage detection circuit 341 is connected to the microcomputer 300A. When a voltage rectified by the power supply circuit 350 and reduced to a low voltage to be 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. L
(Low) output, the control circuit is maintained in a stopped state, and when the input voltage becomes equal to or higher than the drivable voltage value of the control circuit, H (high) output is output to put the control circuit into an operating state It is controlled to make it.

The microcomputer 300A has a reference time created by an oscillator 340 connected to the microcomputer 300A, and the microcomputer 300A is monitored by a watchdog timer 304. It has become so.

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, and a required voltage value. Is reached, microcomputer 300A is set to the operating state.

When the prize ball is discharged based on the detection signal of the safe sensor 1 (241) when the microcomputer 300A is in the operating state in this way, the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221) operate once. Small discharge (for example, 5) of prize balls is performed by alternately operating the prize balls for discharge (for example, 5). At the time of discharge, the discharge is detected by the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225, 225), and when the number of small discharges (for example, 5) is reached, the discharge solenoids 1 and 2 (221, 221) are stopped (demagnetized). The small discharge is terminated. On the other hand, when the prize ball is discharged based on the detection signal of the safe sensor 2 (242), the discharge solenoid
When 1,2 (221,221) is operated, normal discharge (for example, 13) of prize balls is performed. At the time of discharge, the discharge is detected by discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225, 225),
When the number of the normal discharges reaches 13 (for example, 13), the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221) are stopped (demagnetized), and the normal discharge ends.

When there is a detection signal from the ball shortage switch 250, the ball shortage lamp 123 is turned on, the replenishment request switch 212A is turned on, and the ball replenishment device (not shown) is operated to replenish the ball in the storage tank 201. Is to be done.

When a detection signal is received from the overflow switch 235, the overflow lamp 127 is turned on, the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221) are disabled, the firing control switch 314 is turned on, and the hitting ball firing device 102 (the 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.

As described above, the ROM 302 of the microcomputer 300A stores, as fixed data, safe sensor diagnostic means (first abnormal state determining means) for confirming the life and death of the safe sensors 1 and 2 (241, 242), Ball-pulling unit diagnostic means for trying operation and confirming operation, prize ball discharging device
Discharge unit diagnosis means (second abnormal state determination means) for checking the presence or absence of operation by trying to discharge the ball in 220, control unit diagnosis means for detecting runaway of the control device and initializing the control system, and the like are stored. If there is a defect as a result of the diagnosis, the defect
211A is turned on and displayed on the liquid crystal display 280.

As shown in FIG. 5, an alarm switch 211A is mounted on a gaming machine or a management device, and when an abnormal state occurs with respect to a prize ball detecting means or a ball discharging means, the alarm switch 211A is turned on to cause the abnormal state. It is possible to notify that a state has occurred.

FIG. 6 shows a circuit diagram of the discharge sensors 1, 2 (225, 225) and the safe sensors 1, 2 (241, 242).

In the circuit diagram shown in the figure, a light emitting diode 701 and a photodiode 702 are disposed so as to face each other with a ball passing portion 710 therebetween. When the circuit is supplied with electricity from the power supply circuit shown in FIG. 5, it is confirmed that the light emitting diode (LED) emits light by the electricity and 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 output. But amplifier 7
03, transistor 7 via Schmitt trigger gate 704
Since it acts as the base current of 05, 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)
Light from the light emitting diode 701
Since the current is not detected by the transistor 02, the base current of the transistor 705 does not act. Therefore, the collector current does not flow through the transistor 705, and the sphere detection signal at the collector becomes H level.

As described above, if the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (225, 225) and the safe sensors 1 and 2 (241, 242) are normal, the ball passing portion 710
When there is no ball (when there is no ball), the ball detection signal changes to L level, and when a ball enters (when there is ball), the ball detection signal changes to H level. If there is no such change, it becomes abnormal.

As described above, if the discharge sensors 1 and 2 and the safe sensors 1 and 2 fail, it directly affects the interest of the player or the player. A line is provided so that a self-check of whether the sensor has failed can be performed by turning on / off the signal.

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

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

In this circuit, when there is no shield between the light emitting diode 801 and the photodiode 802, light from the light emitting diode 801 is detected by the photodiode 802, and the detection signal is transmitted through the amplifier 803 and the Schmitt trigger gate 804 to the transistor 805. , The 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 work, and therefore, 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 sphere detection signal changes to L level when there is no obstacle in the sphere detection unit 810, and the sphere detection signal changes to H level when the obstacle enters. If there is no such change, it becomes abnormal.

FIGS. 8A and 8B show the microcomputer.
An example of a specific control processing procedure of the main processing performed by 300A is shown.

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

In step R6, it is determined whether or not the memory clear pin 228 has been inserted into the pin hole 227 of the control device 300 provided integrally with the prize ball discharge device 220 shown in FIG. judge. 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, and 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-on switch (not shown) of the power supply circuit 350 shown in FIG. 5 has been turned on and the power has risen. If it is determined that the power has not risen, the process directly proceeds to step R18. When the determination is made, 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, and if it is determined that the memory clear switch is not turned on, the check of a defective portion is started in step R14, and then the process proceeds to step R18. If it is determined that the button is turned on, the process number (NO) is set to "2" (the number of winning balls) in step R16, and then the process proceeds to step R18.

When the process proceeds to step R18 in this manner, the liquid crystal display 280 (FIG. 5) displays the LCD in step R18.
(Liquid Crystal Display) After displaying, watchdog timer 304 in step R20 (Fig. 5)
Output a reset pulse, and after that, step R22
Move to

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

In step R24, it is determined whether or not the processing number (NO) is “1”. If it is determined that the processing number (NO) is not “1”, the process proceeds to step R26, and it is determined that “1”. In some cases, the processing shifts to the check processing of various operating parts.

In step R26, it is determined whether or not the processing number (NO) is “2”. If it is determined that the processing number (NO) is not “2”, the process proceeds to step R28, and it is determined that “2”. At times, the processing shifts to the prize ball number setting processing.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R28, in steps R28 to R34, the "prize ball setting check"
After performing the processes of "supply", "overflow", and "start ball removal", the flow shifts to step R36.

In step R36, it is determined whether or not the safe sensor 1 (241) has risen. If it is determined that the safe sensor 1 (241) has not risen, the process directly proceeds to step R40. After that, the routine goes to Step R40.

In step R40, it is determined whether or not the safe sensor 2 (242) has risen. If it is determined that the safe sensor 2 (242) has not risen, the process directly proceeds to step R44 in FIG. 8B. After performing the "check 2" process, the flow shifts to step R44 in FIG. 8 (B).

In step R44, it is determined whether or not the safe flag 1 is "1". When it is determined that the safe flag 1 is not "1", the process directly proceeds to step R48, and when it is determined that the safe flag 1 is "1". In step R46, the safe memory 1 is counted up, and the process proceeds to step R48.

In step R48, it is determined whether or not the safe flag 2 is "1". When it is determined that the safe flag 2 is not "1", the process directly proceeds to step R52, and when it is determined that the safe flag 2 is "1". In step R50, the safe memory 2 is counted up, and the process proceeds to step R52.

In step R52, it is determined whether or not the ball-pulling flag is "1". When it is determined that the ball-pulling flag is not "1", the process proceeds to step R54. Move to the extraction process.

In step R54, it is determined whether or not the processing number (NO) is "3". When it is determined that the processing number (NO) is not "3", the process proceeds to step R56, and it is determined that "3". Sometimes, the process shifts to the discharge process.

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

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

FIG. 9 shows a detailed control procedure of the memory clear processing in step R8 of FIG. 8 (A).

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 clear process is started, the process sequentially proceeds to steps R100 to R106, and the safe memory 1, the safe memory 2, the discharge register 1, and the discharge register 2
Are reset to “0”. Then, the process proceeds to step R10 in FIG. 8 (A).

FIG. 10 shows a detailed control procedure of the check start process in step R14 of FIG. 8 (A).

Before explaining FIG. 10, 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 in FIG. The action sections and their initial values are listed in Tables 1 and 2, respectively, and the contents of each table will be briefly described.

Table 1 is a table of flag 1 (check flag).
Bits 6 to 6 "correspond to the safe sensors 1 and 2, the discharge sensors 1 and 2, the ball sensor, and the discharge solenoids 1 and 2, respectively. When the corresponding parts are being checked, the initial value is" 1 ". It is set to “0” at the end of the check, and is set to “0” at the start of the check of the flag 1.
All the "6" bit portions are set to "1", that is, "7F" is set to the flag 1. The 7-bit portion is not used and is always "0".

Table 2 is a table of flag 2 (error flag).
The 6 "bits 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 part of the corresponding part with the error is set to "1". When there is no error by the check, all the bit parts of each corresponding part remain "0". "00" is set to 2. 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 sequentially proceeds to steps R120 to R122, and
As shown in Table 2, "7F" is set, and the flag 2 is set to "0,0" as shown in Table 2. Thereafter, 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 checking, and then FIG. Step R18
Move to

FIG. 11 shows a detailed control procedure of the LCD display processing in step R18 of FIG. 8 (A).

The LCD display means that the number of award balls set,
The display of safe memory and error.

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

FIG. 12 shows a detailed control procedure of the prize ball setting check processing in step R28 of FIG. 8 (A).

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 prize ball setting check process is started, it is first determined in step R160 whether or not the prize ball memory 1 is "0", and if it is determined that it is not "0", step R162 Then, it is determined whether or not the award ball memory 2 is "0". If it is determined that the award ball memory 2 is not "0", the process further proceeds to step R164 and the award ball memory 3 becomes "0". Judge whether or not
When it is determined that it has not become “0”, step R166
Then, the alarm switch is turned off, and the process proceeds to step R30 in FIG. 8 (A).

On the other hand, in the above steps R160 to R164, the prize ball memory 1,
When it is determined that either of 2 and 3 is "0", the process proceeds to step R168, where the processing number (NO) is set to "0", and in the next step R170, the alarm switch is turned on. Then, the process returns to step R6 in FIG.

FIG. 13 shows a detailed control procedure of the replenishment process in step R30 of FIG. 8 (A).

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

In the figure, when the supply process is started,
In R180, it is determined whether or not the flag 1 is “00” and all the checks are completed. When it is determined that the flag 1 is “00” and the check is completed, the process proceeds to step R182, where “0” is determined.
When it is determined that the check has not been completed without being "0", the process proceeds to step R184. In step R182, it is determined whether or not the ball removal sensor 266 has been turned on. Then, if it is determined that the switch has been turned on, the flow shifts to step R194.

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

In step R186, bit 3 of flag 1 is "0"
It is determined whether or not the discharge sensor 2 (225) is normal, and bit 3 of the flag 1 is set to “0” (discharge sensor 2 (225)).
When it is determined that ((225) is normal), Step R18
The process proceeds to 8, and if it is determined to be “0” (the discharge sensor 2 (225) is not normal), the process proceeds to step R194.

When the process proceeds from step R182 or R186 to step R188, the ball shortage switch 25
It is determined whether or not 0 is on. If it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to step R190. If it is determined that it is not on, the process proceeds to step R194.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R190, the replenishment request switch 212A is turned on in the step R190, the ball shortage lamp 123 is turned on in the next step R192, and then the process proceeds to step R32 in FIG. 8 (A). .

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

FIG. 14 shows a detailed control procedure of the overflow process in step R32 of FIG. 8 (A).

This overflow processing is performed by overflow switch
While the 235 is on, the firing motor (not shown) is stopped by turning off the firing control switch (not shown), and the overflow lamp 127 is turned on.

In the figure, when the overflow process starts,
First, in step R200, the overflow switch 23
It is determined whether or not 5 has been turned on. If it is determined that it has been turned on, the process proceeds to step R202, and if it is determined that it has not been turned on, the process proceeds to step R206.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R202, the firing control switch is turned on 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 process proceeds to step R206,
At R206, the firing control switch is turned on to activate the firing motor (not shown). At the next step R208, the overflow lamp 127 is turned off.
The process proceeds to Step R34.

FIG. 15 shows a detailed control procedure of the ball removing start process in step R34 of FIG. 8 (A).

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

In the drawing, when the ball-pulling start process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the ball-pulling sensor 266 has risen in step R220. Move to R222.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R224, the ball-pulling flag is set to “1” in step R224, and in the next step R226, a ball-pulling check timer (for example, a 3-second timer) is set. A) Step R36
Move to

On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step R220 to step R222, it is determined in step R222 whether or not there has been a fall of the ball-pulling command from the central management device. The process proceeds to step R36 of FIG. 8A, and if it is determined that there is no such process, the process directly proceeds to step R36 of FIG. 8A.

FIG. 16 shows a control procedure of the process of the safe pulse check 1 in step R38 of FIG. 8 (A).

Safe pulse check 1 processing is performed using safe sensor 1 (24
This is the process of checking the pulse width of 1).

In the figure, when the processing of the safe pulse check 1 is started, first, in step R240, the safe flag 1
Is set to “1” and the pulse width is being checked, and then the process goes to step R242 to set the safe pulse timer 1 to a time (for example, 20 msec) for one ball to pass. The process moves to step R40 in FIG.

FIG. 17 shows a control procedure of the process of the safe pulse check 2 in step R42 of FIG. 8 (A).

The process of Safe Parf Check 2 is performed by Safe Sensor 2 (24
This is the process of checking the pulse width in 2).

When the process of the safe pulse check 2 is started in the figure, first, at step R260, the safe flag 2 is set to "1" to determine that the pulse width is being checked.
Move to step R262 and perform safe pulse check 2 on ball 1
The time is set for the number of passes (for example, 20 ms), and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R44 in FIG. 8B.

FIG. 18 shows a control procedure of the count-up process of the safe memory 1 in step R46 of FIG. 8 (B).

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 this figure, when the count-up process of the safe memory 1 is started, first, in step R280, the safe pulse timer 1 (20m) set in step R242 in FIG.
(Seconds) have been completed, and if it has not been completed, the flow shifts to step R282, and if it has been determined to have ended, the flow shifts to step R286.

In step R282, it is determined whether or not the safe sensor 1 (241) has fallen. If it is determined that the safe sensor 1 (241) has fallen, the safe memory 1 is counted up by "1" in step R284, and the process proceeds to step R286. If so, the flow shifts to step R48 in FIG. 8 (B).

When the process proceeds to step R286 directly from step R280 or via steps R282 and R284, the process proceeds to step R286.
Then, the safe flag 1 is reset to "0", and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R48 in FIG. 8 (B).

FIG. 19 shows a control procedure of the count-up process of the safe memory 2 in step R50 of FIG. 8 (B).

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 ms).

In the figure, when the count-up process of the safe memory 2 is started, first, in step R300, the safe pulse timer 2 (20m) set in step R262 in FIG.
It is determined whether or not (second) has ended. If it is determined that it has not ended, the flow shifts to step R302, and if it is determined that it has ended, the flow shifts to step R304.

In step R302, it is determined whether or not the safe sensor 2 (242) has fallen. When it is determined that the safe sensor 2 (242) has fallen, the safe memory 2 is counted up by "1" in step R304, and the process proceeds to step R306. If so, the flow shifts to step R52 in FIG. 8 (B).

When the process proceeds to step R306 directly from step R300 or via steps R302 and R304, step R306
Then, the safe flag 2 is reset to "0", and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R52 in FIG. 8 (B).

FIG. 20 shows a detailed control procedure of a check process performed when it is determined in step R24 of FIG. 8A that the process number (NO) is “1”.

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

When the check process is started, first, in Step R400, it is determined whether or not the bit 0 of the flag 1 is “1”. When it is determined that the bit 0 is not “1”, the process directly proceeds to Step R404. When it is determined that the value is "1", the safe sensor 1 (241) is determined in step R402.
After performing the check processing, the flow shifts to step R404.

In step R404, bit 1 of flag 1 is "1"
Is determined, and when it is determined that the value is “1”, the process directly proceeds to step R408, where “1” is set.
When it is determined that the condition is not satisfied, the process of checking the safe sensor 2 (242) is performed in step R406, and the process proceeds to step R408.

In step R408, bit 2 of flag 1 is "1".
Is determined, and when it is determined that the value is not “1”, the process directly proceeds to step R412,
If it is determined that the value is "1", the discharge sensor 1 (225) is checked in step R410, and the process proceeds to step R412.

In step R412, bit 3 of flag 1 is "1".
Is determined, and when it is determined that the value is not “1”, the process directly proceeds to step R416.
When 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 process proceeds to step R416 directly from step R412 or via step R414, a replenishment process (FIG. 13) is performed in step R416.
Move to R418.

In Step R418, it is determined whether or not the bit 4 of the flag 1 is “1”. When it is determined that the bit 4 is “1”, the process directly proceeds to Step R422.
When it is determined that the value is not "1", step R420 is executed.
After performing the ball removal check processing, the flow shifts to step R422.

In Step R422, it is determined whether or not the bit 5 of the flag 1 is “1”. If it is determined that the bit 5 is not “1”, the process directly proceeds to Step R246, and it is determined that the bit is “1”. When judged, step R4
After the discharge solenoid 1 (221) is checked at 24, the process proceeds to step R426.

In step R426, bit 6 of flag 1 is "1".
It is determined whether or not it has become, and when it is determined that it has not become “1”, the process directly proceeds to step R430,
When it is determined that the value is "1", the discharge solenoid 2 (221) is checked in step R428, and the process proceeds to step R430.

In step R430, it is determined whether or not the flag 2 is "0,0" (no error). If it is determined that the flag 2 is "0,0" (no error), step R4 is performed.
Moved to 32, not "0,0" (There is an error)
When it is determined in step R434 that the alarm switch for notifying that there is an error is turned on, the process returns to step R6 in FIG. 8A.

In Step R432, it is determined whether or not the flag 1 is “00” (checks are all completed).
When it is determined that the value is "00" (checks are all completed), the flow shifts to step R436. When it is determined that the value is not "00" (checks are not all completed), FIG. It returns to step R6 of A).

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. Then, in step R440, the ball-pulling solenoid is turned off, and the next step R442
To set the processing number (NO) to "0", and then return to step R6 in FIG. 8 (A).

FIG. 21 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 that the light emitting diode 701 (FIG. 6) of the safe sensor 1 (241) is turned on.
This is the process of turning off the power and checking the output signal.

In the figure, when the check processing of the safe sensor 1 (241) is started, first, in step R500, the light emitting diode 701 (FIG. 6) of the safe sensor 1 (241) is turned off, and then the process proceeds 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, the process proceeds to step R506. On the other hand, when it is determined that the switch is not turned on, the bit 0 of the flag 2 is set to "1" (an error is detected in the safe sensor 1 (241)) in step R512, and thereafter, the process proceeds to step R404 in FIG.

From step R502 to step R504 through step R504
When the process proceeds to 06, it is determined in step R506 whether or not the ball detection signal of the safe sensor 1 (241) has been turned off. As a result, when it is determined that the flag is off, the bit 0 of the flag 2 is set to “0” in step R508 (the error is cleared), and the bit 0 of the flag 1 is set to “0” in the next step R510 (check Then, the process proceeds to step R404 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the switch has not been turned off, the process proceeds to step R512, and in step R512, bit 0 of the flag 2 is set to “1” (the safe sensor 1 (241) has an error). Move to step R404.

FIG. 22 shows a detailed control procedure of the check processing of the safe sensor 2 (242) in step R406 of FIG.

The check process of the safe sensor 2 (242) is a process of turning on / off a light emitting diode (LED) (FIG. 6) of the safe sensor 2 (242) to check an output signal.

In the figure, when the check processing of the safe sensor 2 (242) is started, first, in step R520, the light emitting diode (LED) of the safe sensor 2 (242) is turned off, and the process proceeds to step R522.

In step R522, it is determined whether the safe sensor 2 (242) has been turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the sensor is turned on, the safe sensor 2 (24
The light emitting diode (LED) of 2) is turned on, and thereafter, the process proceeds to step R526. On the other hand, when it is determined that the switch is not turned on, the bit 0 of the flag 2 is set to "1" (error in the safe sensor 2) in step R532, and thereafter, the process shifts to step R408 in FIG.

From step R522 to step R5 via step R524
When the process proceeds to step 26, 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,
In step R528, bit 1 of flag 2 is set to "0" (error is cleared), and in step R530, bit 1 of flag 1 is set to "0" (end of check).
Move to step R408 in the figure. On the other hand, when it is determined that the switch is not turned off, the process proceeds to step R532, and in this step R532, the bit 1 of the flag 2 is set to "1" (with an error), and then the process proceeds to step R408 in FIG.

FIG. 23 shows a detailed control procedure of the check processing of the discharge sensor 1 (225) in step R410 of FIG.

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

In the figure, when the check process of the discharge sensor 1 (225) is started, first, in step R540, the light emitting diode (LED) of the discharge sensor 1 (225) is turned on, and the process proceeds to step R542.

In step R542, it is determined whether or not the discharge sensor 1 (225) is off. If it is determined that the discharge sensor 1 (225) is off, the light emitting diode (LED) of the discharge sensor 1 (225) is turned off in step R544. Then, the process shifts to step R546. If it is determined that the switch is not turned off, the process shifts to step R550.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R546, it is determined in step R546 whether or not the discharge sensor 1 (225) is ON. When it is determined that the discharge sensor 1 (225) is ON, the discharge sensor 1 (241) is determined in step R548. After the light emitting diode (LED) is turned on, the process proceeds to step R550. If it is determined that the light emitting diode (LED) is not turned on, the bit 2 of the flag 2 is set to "1" (with an error) in step R554, and
The process moves to step R412 in FIG.

Directly from the above step R542 or steps R544, R546, R5
When the process proceeds to step R550 via 48,
In R550, the bit 2 of the flag 2 is set to "0" (error is cleared), and in the next step R552, the bit 2 of the flag 1 is set to "0" (end of check), and then in step R4 in FIG.
Move to 12.

FIG. 24 shows a detailed control procedure of the check processing of the discharge sensor 2 in step R414 of FIG.

Check processing of the discharge sensor 2 (225) is performed by turning on / off the light emitting diode (LED) (FIG. 6) of the discharge sensor 2 (225) when there is no ball in the discharge sensor 2 (225). This is the process of confirming.

In the figure, when the check processing of the discharge sensor 2 (225) is started, first, in step R560, the light emitting diode (LED) of the discharge sensor 2 (225) is turned on, and then the process proceeds to step R562.

In step R562, it is determined whether or not the emission sensor 2 (225) is off. If it is determined that the emission sensor 2 (225) is off, the light emitting diode (LED) of the emission sensor 2 (225) is turned off in step R564. Then, the process shifts to step R566. If it is determined that the switch is not turned off, the process shifts to step R570.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R566, it is determined in step R566 whether or not the discharge sensor 2 (225) is ON. When it is determined that the discharge sensor 2 (225) is ON, the discharge sensor 2 (225) is determined in step R568. After turning on the light emitting diode (LED), the process proceeds to step R570. If it is determined that the light emitting diode (LED) is not turned on, the bit 3 of the flag 2 is set to "1" (error present) in step R574,
The process moves to step R412 in FIG.

Directly from the above step R562 or steps R564, R566, R5
When the process proceeds to step R570 via 68,
In R570, the bit 3 of the flag 2 is set to "0" (error is cleared), and in the next step R572, the bit 3 of the flag 1 is set to "0" (check completed), and then the step R4 in FIG.
Move to 12.

FIG. 25 shows a detailed control procedure of the ball drop check process in step R420 of FIG.

The ball-pulling check process is a process of turning on the ball-pulling solenoid 265 and checking whether the ball-pulling sensor 266 turns on within a predetermined time (for example, 500 msec).

In the drawing, when the ball-pull check process is started, first, in step R600, the ball-pull check timer ends (before the ball-pull check process, the timer is treated in the same manner as the timer ends).
It is determined whether or not the process has been completed. If it is determined that the process has been completed, the process proceeds to step R602. If 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-pull sensor 266 is off.If it is determined that the ball-pull sensor 266 is off, the ball-pull solenoid is turned on in step R604,
In addition, in the next step R606, a ball-pull check timer (for example, 500 msec) is set, and the process proceeds to step R608. If it is determined that the ball is not turned off, the process proceeds to step R616.

Directly from the above step R600 or steps R602, R604, R6
06, when the process proceeds to step R608,
In R608, it is determined whether or not the ball removal sensor 266 has been turned on within the set time of the ball removal check timer (for example, 500 msec).
After setting bit 4 of flag 2 to “0” in R610 and setting bit 4 of flag 1 to “0” in next step R612,
The flow shifts to step R422 in FIG. 20, and if it is determined that the switch is not turned on, the flow shifts to step R614.

In step R614, it is determined whether or not the ball removal check timer has expired. If it is determined that the timer has not expired, the flow shifts to step R422 in FIG. 20, and if it is determined that it has ended, the flow shifts to step R616.

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

FIG. 26 shows a detailed control procedure of the check processing of the discharge solenoid 1 (221) in step R424 of FIG.

This check processing of the discharge solenoid 1 (221) is performed when the discharge sensor 1 (225) and the ball removing device 260 are normal, and the discharge solenoid 1 (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 hit ball firing device 102 is stopped, and if there is an error, the alarm switch 211A is turned on.

In the figure, when the check process of the discharge solenoid 1 (221) is started, first, in step R650, the bit 2 of the flag 1 is set to "0" (the discharge sensor 1 (225) is normal).
Is determined as “0” (discharge sensor 1 (225)
If it is determined that is not normal, the process proceeds to step R652, and if it is determined that the value is not "0" (the discharge sensor 1 (225) is normal), the process proceeds to step R426 in FIG.

In step R652, it is determined whether or not the ball-pulling sensor 266 is on (it remains on when it is normal), and if it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to step R654 and turns on. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to step R426 in FIG.

In step R654, it is determined whether or not the discharge 1 start flag is “0”. When it is determined that the discharge 1 start flag is “0”, the process proceeds to step R656 and it is determined that the discharge 1 start flag is not “0”. Sometimes, the process proceeds 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 (221) is turned on. Then, in step R660, the discharge solenoid (221)
Set the timer (for example, 300 ms), and
After the discharge 1 start flag is set to “1” in R662, the flow shifts to step R664.

In step R664, it is determined whether or not the discharge sensor 1 (225) has risen. When it is determined that the discharge sensor 1 (225) has risen, the discharge register is decremented by "1" in step R666, and the process proceeds to step R668. Move to 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". When it is determined that the discharge register 1 is not "0", the process proceeds to step R670. In R674, set bit 5 of flag 1 to “0” (check completed) and the next step
After the bit 5 of the flag 2 is set to “0” (error reset) in R676, the process proceeds to step R678.

In step R670, it is determined whether or not the discharge 1 timer has expired. If it is determined that the discharge 1 timer has not expired, the flow shifts to step R426 in FIG. 20. If it is determined that the discharge 1 timer has ended, bit 5 of the flag 2 is reset in step R672. After the value is set to "1" (with error), the flow shifts to step R678.

When the process proceeds from step R668 to step R674 or R676 or from step R670 to step R678 via step R672, the discharge 1 start flag is set to “0” in step R678, and the discharge solenoid 1 is turned off in the next step R680. Thereafter, the flow shifts to step R426 in FIG.

FIG. 27 shows a detailed control procedure of the check processing of the discharge solenoid 2 (221) in step R428 of FIG.

This check processing of the discharge solenoid 2 (221) is performed when the discharge sensor 2 (225) and the ball removing device 260 are normal, and the discharge solenoid 2 (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 hit ball firing device 102 is stopped, and if there is an error, the alarm switch 211A is turned on.

In the figure, when the check processing of the discharge solenoid 2 (221) is started, first, in step R700, the bit 3 of the flag 1 is set to "0" (the discharge sensor 2 (225) is normal).
Is determined as “0” (discharge sensor 2 (225)
If it is determined that is not normal), the flow shifts to step R702, and if it is determined that it is not “0” (the discharge sensor 2 (225) is normal), the flow shifts to step R430 in FIG.

In step R702, it is determined whether or not the ball-pulling sensor 206 is on (it remains on when it is normal), and if it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to step R704, where it is turned on. If it is determined that there is not, the flow shifts to step R430 in FIG.

In step R704, it is determined whether or not the discharge 2 start flag is “0”. When it is determined that the discharge 2 start flag is “0”, the process proceeds to step R706, and it is determined that it is not “0”. Sometimes, the process proceeds 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 the discharge solenoid 2 (221) is turned on in the next step R708. Thereafter, in step R710, the discharge solenoid 2 (22
The timer of 1) (for example, 300 msec) is set, and in the next step R712, the discharge 2 start flag is set to "1", and then the flow shifts to step R714.

In step R714, it is determined whether or not the discharge sensor 2 (225) has risen. When it is determined that the discharge sensor 2 (225) has risen, the discharge register 2 is decremented by "1" in step R716, and the process proceeds to step R718. Move to step R720.

In step R718, it is determined whether or not the discharge register 2 is "0". When it is determined that the discharge register 2 is not "0", the process proceeds to step R720. In R724, set bit 6 of flag 1 to "0" (check completed) and the next step
After the bit 6 of the flag 2 is set to “0” (error reset) in R726, the flow shifts to step R728.

In step R720, it is determined whether or not the discharge 2 timer has expired. If it is determined that the discharge 2 timer has not ended, the process proceeds to step R430 in FIG. 20, and if it is determined that the discharge 2 timer has ended, bit 6 of the flag 2 is determined in step R722. After the value is set to "1" (with error), the flow shifts to step R728.

When the process proceeds from step R718 to step R724 or R726 or from step R720 to step R728 via step R722, the discharge 2 start flag is set to “0” in step R728, and the discharge solenoid 2 is turned off in the next step R730. Thereafter, the flow shifts to step R430 in FIG.

FIG. 28 shows a detailed control procedure of the award ball number setting process performed when it is determined in step R26 of FIG. 8 (A) that the process number (NO) is “2”.

In the award ball number setting processing, 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, and the number of award balls is determined by the safe sensors 1, 2 (241, 242). ) Is a process input by the count.

This process of setting the number of prize balls is performed when the gaming machines are replaced according to the type of the gaming machine.
Memory clear pin 228 in pin hole 227 of control device 300 of 0
(FIG. 4) with the memory clear switch turned on.

When the prize ball number setting process is started, first, 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 is performed the set number of times.
When it is determined that the safe sensor 1 has risen as a result of the determination, a check process of the safe pulse 1 (FIG. 16) is performed in step R802 as a process of checking whether or not the detected pulse is a normal pulse. Then, the process proceeds to step R804. If 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 or not the safe sensor 2 (242) has risen. This determination is made by passing the set number (for example, 13) of 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 the process of checking whether the detected pulse is a normal pulse (No. 17) ), And then proceeds to step R808. If it is determined that the safe sensor (242) has not risen, the routine directly proceeds to step R808.

In step R808, it is determined whether or not the safe flag 1 is "1". When it is determined that the safe flag 1 is not "1", the process directly proceeds to step R812, and when it is determined that the safe flag 1 is "1". In step R810, the safe memory 1 is counted up (FIG. 18), and the flow shifts to step R812.

In step R812, it is determined whether or not the safe flag 2 is "1". When it is determined that the safe flag 2 is not "1", the process directly proceeds to step R816, and when it is determined that the safe flag 2 is "1". In step R814, the safe memory 2 is counted up (FIG. 19), and the flow shifts to step R816.

In step R816, it is determined whether the memory clear switch has risen. Prize ball number setting (for example, 5
And 13) are completed, it is necessary to insert the memory clear pin 228 (FIG. 4) into the pin hole 227 of the prize ball discharging device 220 and press the memory clear switch. Is determined in step R816.

When it is determined that the memory clear switch has not risen as a result of the determination, step R1 in FIG.
Returning to 8, when it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step R818.

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

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

FIG. 29 shows a detailed control procedure of the ball-pulling-out process performed when it is determined in step R52 of FIG. 8 (B) that the ball-pulling flag is "1".

In this ball removal process, the ball removal solenoid 265 is turned on, then the ball removal sensor 266 is turned on, then the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221) are turned on, and the discharge sensors 1, 2 (2
After a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) after the movement of the ball is stopped at (25, 225), the ball removing solenoid 265 and the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221) are turned off to end the ball removing operation.

When the ball-pulling process is started, first, it is determined in step R850 whether or not the ball-pulling end flag is “1”. If it is determined that the ball-pulling end flag is not “1”, in step R852, the ball-pulling solenoid 265 is set. Is turned on, and the flow shifts to step R854. If it is determined that the value is "1", the flow shifts to step R878.

When the process proceeds to step R854, it is determined whether or not the ball-pulling sensor 266 has been turned on in step R854, and when it is determined that it has been turned on, steps R856, R85
After the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221) are turned on in step 8, the routine proceeds to step R860. If it is determined that the discharge solenoids are not turned on, the routine returns to step R6 in FIG. 8A.

In step R860, it is determined 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 proceeds to step R864.
Then, the routine goes to Step R868.

In step R868, it is determined whether or not the ball check check timer has expired. If it is determined that the timer has not expired, the process returns to step R6 in FIG. 8A, and if it is determined that it 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 ball removing solenoid 265 is turned off in the next step R874. Thereafter, in step R876, the ball-pulling end flag is set to “1”, and the flow shifts to step R878.

When the process proceeds to step R878 directly from step R850 or via steps R852 to R876, the process proceeds to step R878.
It is determined whether the ball-pull sensor 266 is turned off in step. If it is determined that the ball-pulling sensor 266 is not turned off, the process returns to step R6 in FIG. 8A, and if it is determined that it is turned off, the process proceeds to steps R880 and R882. After resetting the ball-pulling end flag and the ball-pulling flag to “0”, the process returns to step R6 in FIG. 8 (A).

FIG. 30 shows a detailed control processing procedure of a small discharge (for example, five discharge) start processing performed when it is determined in step R56 of FIG. 8B that there is a memory in the safe memory 2.

This small discharge start process is a process of setting the number of prize balls in the discharge register and turning on the discharge solenoid 221 and discharging the discharge solenoids 1 and 2 (221) alternately according to the inversion flag.

When the small discharge start process is started, first, in Step R900
And then set the small discharge flag to “1” and then the next step
The flow shifts to R902 to turn on the small discharge safe lamp 122, and then shifts to Step R904.

When it is determined in step R904 that the inversion flag is not “0”, the process proceeds to step R906,
When it is determined that it is "0", the flow shifts to step R914.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R906, it is determined whether or not the discharge register 2 is “0” in the step R906. When it is determined that the discharge register 2 is “0”, the prize ball number memory is stored in the discharge register 2. 3 (for example, 5 small discharge sets) and the next step R910
Then, the process goes to step R912 after subtracting "1" from the discharge register 2. If it is determined that the value is not "0", the process directly goes to step R912. And step R9
At 22 the discharge solenoid 2 (221) is turned on, and the routine goes to Step R922. In step R910, the discharge register 2
Is subtracted by "1" from the discharge sensor 22 as shown in FIG.
There are two spheres that are blocked by the downflow prevention member 222 on the downstream side of the detection position of 5, and when the second sphere is ejected, one sphere moves on the upstream sphere and 3 The first ball, the second ball, and the like from the first ball are detected by the discharge sensor 225. When the discharge sensor 225 detects n-1 balls, n balls are detected. This is because it has been discharged.

On the other hand, when the process shifts from step R904 to step R914, it is determined in step R914 whether or not the discharge register 1 is "0". When it is determined that the discharge register 1 is "0", the discharge register 1 is determined in step R916. The prize ball number memory 3 (for example, the number of five small discharge sets) is set to 1, and the discharge register 1 is decremented by "1" in the next step R918, and then the process proceeds to step R920, where "0" is set. If it is determined that it is not, step R9 directly
Move to 20.

Then, in step R920, the discharge solenoid 1 (22
1) is turned on, and thereafter, the flow shifts to step R922.

When the process proceeds from step R904 to step R922 via steps R906 to R912 or steps R914 to R920,
In step R922, the process number (NO) is set to "3", and the process returns to step R6 in FIG. 8 (A).

FIG. 32 shows a detailed control processing procedure of discharge (for example, 13 normal discharges) start processing performed when it is determined in step R58 of FIG. 8B that there is a memory in the safe memory 1.

This discharge start process sets the number of prize balls in the discharge register,
This is a process of turning on the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221).

When the discharge start process 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". When it is determined that the discharge register 1 is "0", the process proceeds to step R934, and when it is determined that it is not "0", the process proceeds to step R934. Discharge solenoid 1 with R946
Is turned on, and then the flow shifts to step R948.

As a result, when the process proceeds to step R934, it is determined whether or not the discharge register 2 is “0” in the step R934. When it is determined that the discharge register 2 is “0”, the process proceeds to step R936 and “0” If it is determined that "" has not been reached, the flow shifts to step R950.

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, “1” is subtracted from the discharge registers 1 and 2, and the process proceeds to step R950.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds from the step R932 to the step R948 via the step R946, it is determined whether or not the discharge register 2 is “0” in the step R948.
When it is determined that the value is not "0", step R950
Then, if it is determined that the value is "0", the flow shifts to step R952.

Then, directly from step R934 or step R936
~ R944 or above step R948 to step R9
When the flow shifts to 50, the discharge solenoid 2 (221) is turned on in step R950, and then the flow shifts to step R952.

When the process proceeds to step R952 in this manner, or when the process proceeds from step R948 to step R952, the process number (NO) is set to “3” in step R952.
And then returns to step R6 in FIG. 8 (A).

FIG. 33 shows a detailed control procedure of the discharging process performed when it is determined in step R54 of FIG. 8B that the process number (NO) is "3".

This discharge process is a process of turning off the discharge solenoids 1, 2 (221, 221) and subtracting "1" from the safe memory when the discharge sensors 1, 2 (225, 225) detect that the set number of discharges has been completed. In the case of small discharge (for example, five discharges), the reversal flag is reversed.

When the discharge process is started, first, it is determined in step R960 whether or not the discharge sensor 1 (241) has risen. If it is determined that the discharge sensor 1 (241) has not risen, the process directly proceeds to step R9.
The flow shifts to 68, and if it is determined that there is, in step R962, "1" is subtracted from the discharge register 1, and then the flow shifts to step R964.

In step R964, it is determined whether or not the discharge register 1 is "0". If it is determined that it is not "0", the process directly proceeds to step R968, and if it is determined that it is "0", the process proceeds to step R966. Turns off the discharge solenoid 1 (221), and then goes to step R968.

In step R968, it is determined whether or not the discharge sensor 2 (225) has risen. If it is determined that the discharge sensor 2 (225) has not risen, the process directly proceeds to step R976. Then, the flow shifts to step R972.

In step R972, it is determined whether or not the discharge register 2 is “0”. If it is determined that the value is not “0”, the process directly proceeds to step R976, and if it is determined that the value is “0”, the process proceeds to step R974. In step, the discharge solenoid 2 (221) is turned off, and the flow shifts to step R976.

In step R976, it is determined whether or not the discharge registers 1 and 2 are "0". When it is determined that they are not "0", the process returns to step R6 of FIG. If it is determined that the safe lamp 122 has been turned off, the safe lamp 122 is turned off in step R978, and then the flow shifts to step R980.

In step R980, it is determined whether the small discharge flag is “1”. As a result, when it is determined that the value is not “1”, the safe memory 1 is determined in step R982.
Is subtracted by "1", and the processing number (NO) is obtained in step R994.
Is set to "0", and thereafter, the process returns to step R6 of FIG. 8 (A). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is “1”, the flow shifts to Step R984.

In step R984, it is determined whether or not the inversion flag is “0”. When it is determined that the inversion flag is not “0”, the inversion flag is set to “0” in step R986, and the process proceeds to step R990. , "0", the inversion flag is set to "1" in step R988, and then the flow shifts to step R990.

In step R990, the safe memory 2 is decremented by "1", in the next step R992, the small discharge flag is set to "0", and in the next step R994, the process number (NO) is set to "0". 8 Return to step R6 in FIG.

The above-described various error check processing may be performed at any time, not only when the power is turned on, or may be constantly performed.

In this embodiment, the back mechanism control device 300 of the pachinko gaming machine has a winning area 54, 55, 56, 108, 109, 120, 12
A prize ball detector 241,242 for detecting a game ball that has won 1;
A prize ball discharge device 220 for discharging a prize ball in the storage tank 201 through a prize ball derivation gutter 233 in response to a prize in the prize portion 54, 55, etc., and a prize ball in the storage tank 201 A ball-extraction switching device 230 which can be switched to an outlet gutter 233 and a ball-extraction gutter 236 for collecting prize balls in the storage tank 201; A control device 300 for performing operation control, a power supply circuit 35 for supplying electricity to the winning ball detectors 241 and 242, a prize ball discharging device 220, a ball emptying switching device 230 and the control device 300.
0, and the control device 300 controls the winning ball detectors 241, 24
Prize ball detector screening means for confirming the life and death of 2, ball removal unit diagnostic means for trying the operation of the ball removal switching device 230 to check the operation, and trying to discharge the ball with the prize ball discharge device 220 Discharge device diagnostic means for confirming operation, control device diagnostic means for detecting runaway of the control device 300 and initializing a control system of the control device, and detecting a power state of the power supply circuit 350 and corresponding to the power state. Power supply monitoring means for performing control, storage holding means and storage display means for storing the number of winning balls and the number of unprocessed winning balls corresponding to the winning ball detectors 241 and 242 independently of the power supply state, and the diagnosis The diagnosis result display means, which displays the faulty part based on the diagnosis result by the means, enables the security and management of the entire control system to be ensured. Found defective part,
In addition to avoiding erroneous control due to runaway of the control device 300, the memory of the number of winning balls and the number of winning balls is not impaired by power supply abnormality.

Also, a routine for the pachinko gaming machine control device to set a peculiar prize ball setting of the prize ball discharge by the prize ball discharge device 220 that discharges a prize ball for a prize to the prize portion 54, 55, 56, 108, 109, 120, 121 in the game area. Prize ball setting stimulating means for stimulating game balls, and the safe ball detector 225 for detecting a game ball that has won a prize in the prize units 54, 55, etc. Prize ball setting means for setting a prize ball, prize ball display means for displaying a set value of a prize ball by the prize ball setting means, and a unique prize ball setting routine for determining the set value of the number of prize balls. And a prize ball setting ending means to escape from
The prize ball setting can be changed using pre-made parts.

In addition, the back mechanism control device 300 of the pachinko gaming machine, the signal measuring means for measuring the ball presence detection signal width of the winning ball detectors 241 and 242 to detect a game ball winning to the winning section 54, 55, 56, 108, 109, 120, 121 of the game area, When the detected signal width is within a predetermined range, a safe (winning) ball is recognized as safe signal determining means, and the signal calculating means and the safe signal determining means detect the safe ball. Therefore, a countermeasure against fraud on the winning ball detectors 241 and 242 is ensured.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, when an abnormality has occurred with respect to the discharge of a game ball, the first abnormal state determining means for determining an abnormal state relating to the winning ball processing means or the abnormal state relating to the ball discharging means is determined. A determination output is generated from one of the second abnormality determination units. Then, the cause of the abnormality is reported by the abnormality cause reporting means based on each determination output. As a result, the cause of the abnormality can be quickly known, and this is effective for the operation of eliminating the abnormality, replacing the circuit, and the like. In addition, when there is no abnormal state, the abnormal cause notifying means notifies the winning ball processing means and the ball discharging means that the normal state is in a normal state. It can be accurately recognized that each function including is normal. Also, when neither the cause of the abnormality nor the normal state is notified, it can be understood that the abnormality cause notifying means is out of order.

In addition, by providing an abnormal cause notifying means in the discharge control circuit disposed on the back side of the back mechanism panel of the gaming machine, work relating to occurrence of an abnormal state relating to ball ejection is performed on the back side of the gaming machine. At this time, it is possible to perform a reliable operation while checking and checking the notification of the cause of the abnormality.

Furthermore, since the discharge control circuit and the game control circuit are separately configured and the discharge control circuit is arranged on the back mechanism board other than the game board, when the control circuit is replaced due to an unrecoverable failure (abnormality). , It is only necessary to replace the faulty control circuit, and when replacing the gaming machine with a new one, only the game control circuit needs to be replaced, and the discharge including the function of abnormality determination and notification related to the discharge of the ball The control circuit can be commonly used.

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1 to 32 show an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention. Among them, FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 2 is a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a partial longitudinal side view around a ball punching device of a pachinko game machine, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a modification of a prize ball discharging device, and FIG. 5 is control of a control device. FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram of the discharge sensors 1 and 2 and the safe sensors 1 and 2, FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram of a ball sensor, and FIGS. 8A and 8B are main diagrams performed by a microcomputer. 9 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of the memory clear process in step R8 of FIG. 8A, and FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of the memory clear process in step R8 of FIG. 8A. Detailed control of check start processing 11 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of the LCD display processing in step R18 of FIG. 8 (A), and FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the prize ball setting check processing in step R28 of FIG. 8 (A). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of the replenishment process in step R30 of FIG. 8 (A), and FIG. 14 is a flowchart of an overflow process in step R32 in FIG. 8 (A). 15 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of the ball-pulling start process in step R34 of FIG. 8 (A), and FIG. 16 is a safe pulse check in step R38 of FIG. 8 (A). 17 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of the processing of FIG. 17; FIG. 17 is a control procedure of the processing of the safe pulse check 2 in step R42 of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of a count-up process of the safe memory 1 in step R46 of FIG. 8 (B), and FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of the safe memory 2 in step R50 of FIG. 8 (B). 20 is a flowchart showing a control procedure of the count-up process. FIG. 20 shows a detailed control procedure of a check process performed when it is determined that the process number is "1" in step R24 of FIG. Flow chart, FIG. 21 shows the safe sensor 1 in step R402 in FIG.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of the check processing of FIG. 22. FIG.
23 is a flowchart showing the detailed control procedure of the check processing of FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the detailed control procedure of the check processing of the discharge sensor 1 in step R410 of FIG. 20, and FIG. 24 is the discharge sensor 2 in step R414 of FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of the check process of FIG. 20, FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a ball-drop check process in step R420 of FIG. 20, and FIG. 26 is a check of the discharge solenoid 1 in step R424 of FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of the processing, FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of the check processing of the discharge solenoid 2 in step R428 of FIG. 20, and FIG. 28 is a processing number in step R26 of FIG. The detailed control procedure of the prize ball number setting process performed when it is determined that is “2” FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a detailed control processing procedure of the ball-pulling-out process performed when it is determined in step R52 of FIG. 8 (B) that the ball-pulling-out flag is set to “1”; FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a detailed control processing procedure of a small discharge start processing performed when it is determined in step R56 of FIG. 8B that there is a memory in the safe memory 2. FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a discharge start process performed when it is determined in step R58 of FIG. 8 (B) that there is a memory in the safe memory 1, and FIG. 33 is a flowchart of FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a detailed control procedure of a discharge process performed when it is determined in step R54 that the process number is “3”. 50: Variable winning device (electric game device), 100: Game board, 108: Specific winning device (electric game device), 113:
Holding frame (main body of gaming machine), 200: Back mechanism panel, 220: Prize ball discharge device (ball discharge means), 221,221: Discharge solenoids 1, 2 (operating member), 241: Safe sensor 1 (winning ball) Processing means), 242: Safe sensor 2 (winning ball processing means), 280: Liquid crystal display (abnormality cause notification means), 300:
... Control device (discharge control circuit), 300A ... Microcomputer (first abnormal state determining means, second abnormal state determining means), 600 ... Game content control device (game control circuit).

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A prize ball processing means for detecting one prize ball generated by a prize in a prize portion provided on a game board, a detection means for counting discharged balls, and an electric part. A ball discharging means provided with an operating member operated by the action of the above, a back mechanism panel provided with the ball discharging means, and an operating member of the ball discharging means operated based on a detection output from the winning ball processing means. A discharge control circuit for controlling a required number of prize balls to be discharged, and a game control circuit for performing a game control of an electric game device provided in the game board, wherein the game board is provided in a game machine body. In a gaming machine which is configured to be detachable and replaceable so that a game board can be exchanged, the discharge control circuit and the game control circuit are separately configured separately, and at least the discharge control circuit is provided on the back of the back mechanism board. On the side, The discharge control circuit includes: a first abnormal state determining unit that determines an abnormal state relating to the winning ball processing unit; a second abnormal state determining unit that determines an abnormal state relating to the ball discharging unit; Abnormality cause notifying means capable of notifying the cause of each abnormality based on the respective judgment outputs from the first abnormal state judging means and the second abnormal state judging means. When there is no judgment output of each of the abnormal state judging means and the second abnormal state judging means, the winning ball processing means and the ball discharging means are notified in a recognizable manner that they are in a normal state. A gaming machine characterized by that: