JP4902894B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine pachinko machine or the like which is a game is performed using the value for a game, such as player game media are lent.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game media are played as prize balls. Is paid out to the person. The game medium is paid out by a payout mechanism.

  Further, the player borrows game media and plays a game using the borrowed game media and the game media paid out in accordance with the winning. In this case, for example, the player inputs a ball lending request after attaching a valuable recording medium such as a prepaid card to a gaming device such as a card unit. Then, the gaming device outputs a loan request signal to the gaming machine. The gaming machine lends a game medium as a gaming value to the player in response to a lending request signal from the gaming device. When lending gaming media, the value of each gaming media is fixed (for example, 4 yen / piece). For example, for a lending request for 100 yen, gaming devices such as card units are valuable. The value of 100 yen is reduced from the value recording medium.

  The valuable value corresponds to the amount of money, and the gaming value corresponds to the value of one game medium (for example, 4 yen) or the value of a predetermined number of game media (for example, 100 yen corresponding to 25 pieces). To do. The information related to the gaming value lending includes information from the card unit for requesting the gaming value lending to the gaming machine and information from the gaming machine to the card unit related to the execution of the gaming value lending.

  Since money is substantially paid at the time of renting out game media, taxation (for example, consumption tax) associated with commercial transactions occurs. That is, the value of gaming media per piece (for example, 4 yen) includes a taxable portion. For example, if the tax rate is 5%, the substantial value excluding the taxable part is 3.8 yen (4 yen x 95%). If the tax rate in taxation is constant, a fixed amount of game media may be always lent out per unit fee (for example, 100 yen), but the tax rate may be changed depending on the social situation or the like. When the tax rate is changed, if you want to maintain the substantial value at 3.8 yen, you must change the unit fee or change the number of loans per unit fee without changing the unit fee . However, with conventional gaming machines and gaming devices, it is not easy to change the unit fee or change the number of loans per unit fee.

The present invention is an invention made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine that can easily cope with a change in the tax rate imposed when lending gaming value. Objective.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming value lent by a player (for example, a gaming medium such as a game ball), and a storage means that is backed up by a power source and a recording medium (for example, Communication means (for example, card unit 50) capable of communicating with a gaming device (for example, card unit 50) that performs control for lending gaming value to a player using a valuable value specified by recorded information recorded in a prepaid card) For example, the amount of game value obtained by subtracting the amount corresponding to the taxation rate from the amount of game value for a predetermined unit specified by the signals from the payout control CPU 371, I / O ports 372b, 372f) and the game device. a configurable (e.g., tax information setting switch 180), when the power supply is started in the game machine, when the storage contents of the storage means is determined not to be stored, taxation information set A setting information storage means for storing the amount of the game value means is set in the storage means, when the communication means receives information indicating a predetermined unit specified by the signal received from the game apparatus, the storage means and lent amount determining means for determining the amount of value for a game that is stored as the amount of value for a game to be lent to the player (for example dispensing control CPU 371), the value for a game of the amount lent given amount determining means has determined The game value set by the taxation information setting means when it is determined that the stored contents of the storage means are stored when power supply to the gaming machine is started. It includes a power supply start error notifying means for comparing the amount and the amount of gaming value stored in the storage means and notifying an error when they are different .

Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming value rented by a player (for example, a gaming medium such as a gaming ball), and a storage unit that is backed up. Can communicate with a gaming device (for example, card unit 50) that performs control for lending gaming value to a player using a valuable value specified by recorded information recorded on a recording medium (for example, a prepaid card) Tax rate based on the amount of gaming value specified by information that can specify the amount of gaming value from the gaming device , such as the payout control CPU 371, I / O ports 372b, 372f, and the minimum unit in an amount of configurable tax information setting unit value gaming obtained by subtracting the amount corresponding (e.g. taxation information setting switch 180), when the power supply is started in the game machine, the storage of the storage means If the capacity is determined not to be stored, and the setting information storage means for storing the amount of value for a game that tax information setting means is set in the storage means, communication means the amount of value for the game from the gaming device upon receiving information for specifying to the nearest, lending amount determining means for determining the amount of value for a game stored in the storage means as the amount of value for a game to be lent to the player (e.g. dispensing control CPU 371) when a lending unit lends the gaming value of the amount of credit given amount determining means has determined the player, when the power supply is started in the game machine, it is determined that the storage contents of the storage means is stored When the power supply is started, an error is notified when the amount of game value set by the taxation information setting means is compared with the amount of game value stored in the storage means, and they are different. Including notification means It is characterized in.

In the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine can set the amount of gaming value obtained by subtracting the amount corresponding to the taxing rate from the amount of gaming value for a predetermined unit specified by the signal from the gaming device. and tax information setting unit, when the communication unit receives information indicating a predetermined unit specified by the signal received from the gaming device, lend the amount of value for a game stored in the storage means to the player and lent amount determining means for determining an amount value gaming, since lending amount determining means configured value for a game in an amount determined to contain a lending unit that lend to the player, change of the gaming machine side configuration Thus, there is an effect that it is possible to easily cope with a change in the tax rate imposed when lending gaming value.

In the invention according to claim 2 , the gaming machine is a game obtained by subtracting an amount corresponding to the tax rate from the amount of gaming value specified by information that can specify the amount of gaming value from the gaming device to the minimum unit. and amount of configurable tax information setting means use value, when the communication unit receives information for specifying the amount of value for the game from the gaming device to the nearest, for a game stored in the storage means configured to include a loan amount determination means for determining an amount value gaming lend the amount of value to the player, and a lending unit lends the value for a game of the amount lent given amount determining means has determined the player Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to easily cope with a change in the tax rate imposed when lending gaming value.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a front view which shows the front surface of the game board in the state which removed the glass door frame. It is the rear view which looked at the gaming machine from the back. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structural example of a ball dispensing apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a payout control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the card unit of Embodiment 1 with the component regarding the ball rental in a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of installation of a payout control board. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a power supply board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a block diagram which shows the example of 1 structure around the payout control CPU for power supply monitoring and power supply backup. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the bit allocation of an output port. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the bit allocation of an output port. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the bit allocation of an input port. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a payout control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 2ms timer interruption process of the payout control means. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of 1 structure of RAM in the payout control means. It is a timing diagram which shows an example of the signal system transmitted / received between the card unit and the payout control board of a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a taxation information setting switch. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display form of a taxation information display. It is explanatory drawing which shows a response | compatibility with the setting value of a taxation information setting switch, and the display content of a taxation information display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between a taxation rate and the display content of a taxation information display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a rent-a-number determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of a rent-amount determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a switch process. It is a flowchart which shows DG processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a payout stop state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a command analysis execution process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a prepaid card unit control process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a ball lending control process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a ball lending control process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a ball lending count switch check process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a ball lending information output process. It is a timing diagram which shows the example of an output of a ball lending number signal. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a prize ball count switch check process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the kind of error, and the display of LED for an error display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an error process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an error process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the command form of a payout control command. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between an 8-bit control signal (command data) constituting a payout control command and a capture signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the payout control command. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the card unit of Embodiment 2 with the component regarding the ball rental in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows a card unit control process. It is a flowchart which shows a card unit control process. It is a flowchart which shows a card unit control process. It is a flowchart which shows balance calculation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a payout control board performs. It is a timing diagram which shows an example of the signal system transmitted / received between the card unit and the payout control board of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the card unit of Embodiment 3 with the component regarding the ball rental in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows a part of ball lending control process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of ball lending control process. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a card unit control process according to the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a card unit control process according to the third embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the card unit of the modification of Embodiment 3 with the component regarding the ball rental in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows a part of ball lending control process.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing the front of the game board.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (excluding game boards described later). Is a structure including

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a variable display device (special variable display section) 9 including a plurality of variable display sections each variably displaying a symbol as identification information is provided. The variable display device 9 has, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A start winning opening 14 is provided below the variable display device 9. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14a. A variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes is provided below the start winning opening 14. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16.

  An open / close plate 20 that is opened by a solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (big hit state) is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The opening / closing plate 20 is a means for opening and closing the special winning opening. Of the winning balls guided from the opening / closing plate 20 to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball entering one (V winning area) is detected by the V winning switch 22, and the winning ball from the opening / closing plate 20 is detected by the count switch 23. Is done. On the back of the game board 6, a solenoid 21A for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided. Also, at the bottom of the variable display device 9, a special symbol start memory display (hereinafter referred to as a start memory display) 18 using four LEDs for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning opening 14, that is, the start memory number. Is provided. Every time there is a valid start prize, the start memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display of the variable display device 9 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  When a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, a predetermined random number value is extracted if the normal symbol start memory has not reached the upper limit. And if it is a state which can start the variable display in which a display state changes in the normal symbol display 10, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 will be started. If the normal symbol display 10 is not ready to start variable display whose display state changes, the value of the normal symbol start memory is incremented by one. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of normal symbol start memories is provided. Each time there is a prize at the gate 32, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. The special symbol and the normal symbol can be variably displayed on one variable display device. In that case, the special variable display unit and the normal variable display unit are realized by one variable display device.

  In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (designs can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit to perform variable display, and the variable display continues for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds). If the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined by whether or not the value of the random number extracted when the game ball wins the gate 32 matches a predetermined hit determination value. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is a win, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time so that the game ball is likely to win. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to a player's advantageous state when the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  Further, in the probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. It becomes even more advantageous. Further, in a predetermined state such as a probability change state, the variable display period (fluctuation time) in the normal symbol display 10 may be shortened, which may be more advantageous for the player.

  The gaming board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39, and winning of the game balls to the winning holes 29, 30, 33 is detected by winning hole switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, respectively. The Decorative lamps 25 blinking during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an outlet 26 for absorbing a hit ball that has not won a prize is provided below. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7.

  In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball that is turned on in the vicinity of the top frame lamp 28a when the supply ball is cut. A cut lamp 52 is provided. Further, FIG. 1 shows a card that is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is a gaming device that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card (hereinafter referred to as a card) as a value recording medium. A unit 50 is also shown.

  The card unit 50 includes a use indicator lamp 151 that indicates whether or not the card unit 50 is in a usable state, a connection table direction indicator 153 that indicates which side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponds to the card unit 50, a card A card insertion indicator lamp 154 indicating that a card is inserted into the unit 50, a card insertion slot 155 into which a card as a recording medium is inserted, and a card reader / writer mechanism provided on the back surface of the card insertion slot 155 A card unit lock 156 is provided for releasing the card unit 50 when checking the card.

  The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device enter the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descend the game area 7. When the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 14a, the variable display device 9 starts variable display (variation) if the variable display of the symbol can be started. If the variable display of the symbol cannot be started, the start memory number is increased by one.

  The variable display of the special symbol on the variable display device 9 stops when a certain time has elapsed. If the combination of the special symbols at the time of the stop is a jackpot symbol (specific display mode), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins. When the hit ball enters the V winning area while the opening / closing plate 20 is opened and is detected by the V winning switch 22, a continuation right is generated and the opening / closing plate 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  When the combination of special symbols in the variable display device 9 at the time of stopping is a combination of jackpot symbols (probability variation symbols) with probability fluctuations, the probability of the next jackpot increases. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming machine as seen from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the gaming machine, a game control board (main board) 31 on which a variable display control unit 49 including a symbol control board 80 for controlling the variable display device 9, a game control microcomputer, and the like are mounted. Is installed. In addition, a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control is mounted is installed. Further, various decoration LEDs provided on the game board 6, start memory display 18 and normal symbol start memory display 41, decoration lamp 25, top frame lamp 28a provided on the frame side, left frame lamp 28b, right A lamp control board 35 on which lamp control means for controlling lighting of the frame lamp 28c, the prize ball lamp 51 and the ball break lamp 52 is mounted, and a sound control board 70 on which sound control means for controlling sound generation from the speaker 27 are also mounted. Is provided. In addition, a power supply board 910 and a launch control board 91 on which a power supply circuit for generating DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V is mounted are provided.

  On the back side of the gaming machine, a terminal board 160 provided with terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the gaming machine is installed above. The terminal board 160 has at least a ball break terminal for introducing and outputting an output of the ball break detection switch, an award ball terminal for outputting the award ball number signal to the outside, and a ball lending number signal externally output. A ball lending terminal is provided. In addition, an information terminal board 34 having terminals for outputting various information from the main board 31 to the outside of the gaming machine is installed near the center.

  Further, backup data stored in storage content holding means (for example, variable data storage means that can hold the contents even when power supply is stopped, that is, a backup RAM) included in each board (main board 31 and payout control board 37). There is provided a switch board 190 on which a clear switch 921 is mounted as an operation means for clearing. The switch board 190 is provided with a clear switch 921 and a connector 922 connected to another board such as the main board 31.

  The game balls stored in the storage tank 38 pass through the guide rail and reach the ball payout device covered with the prize ball case 40A. A ball break switch 187 as a game medium break detection means is provided on the upper part of the ball payout device. When the ball break switch 187 detects a ball break, the dispensing operation of the ball dispensing device stops. The ball break switch 187 is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage, but the ball break detection switch 167 for detecting the shortage of supply balls in the storage tank 38 is also an upstream portion of the guide rail (in the storage tank 38). (Proximate part). When the ball break detection switch 167 detects the shortage of game balls, the game machine is replenished to the game machine from the supply mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  A large number of game balls as prizes based on winning prizes and game balls based on ball lending requests are paid out to fill the hitting ball supply tray 3, and when the game balls are further paid out, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 4. When the game ball is further paid out, a full switch 48 (not shown in FIG. 3) is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device stops, the operation of the ball payout device stops, and the drive of the launching device also stops.

  FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration example of a ball payout device 97 that is an example of a lending device that lends a game ball as a game value to a player. In this example, a ball payout device 97 is formed inside three cases 140, 141, 142 as the prize ball case 40A. The upper portions of the cases 140 and 141 are provided with holes 170 and 171 communicating with the lower ball passage of the ball break switch 187, and the game balls flow into the ball dispensing device 97 through the holes 170 and 171.

  The ball payout device 97 includes a payout motor (for example, a stepping motor) 289 serving as a drive source. The rotational force of the payout motor 289 is transmitted to the gear 290 fitted to the rotation shaft of the payout motor 289, and further transmitted to the gear 291 that meshes with the gear 290. A sprocket 292 having a recess is fitted to the central axis of the gear 291. The game balls that have flowed in from the holes 170 and 171 are dropped one by one into the ball passage 293 below the sprocket 292 by the recess of the sprocket 292.

  The ball passage 293 is provided with a sorting member 311 for switching the flow path of the game balls. The distribution member 311 is driven by the solenoid 310, and when the prize ball is paid out, the game ball falls down so that the game ball flows down one flow path in the ball passage 293. To fall down. The payout motor 289 and the solenoid 310 are controlled by a payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 37. The payout control CPU controls the payout motor 289 and the solenoid 310 in accordance with a command from the game control CPU mounted on the main board 31.

  A prize ball sensor (prize ball count switch) 301A as a payout detecting means for detecting a game ball paid out by the ball payout device 97 is provided below the flow path selected at the time of paying out the winning ball. A ball lending sensor (ball lending count switch) 301B for detecting a game ball paid out by the ball paying device is provided below the downflow path. The detection signal of the winning ball count switch 301A and the detection signal of the ball lending count switch 301B are input to the payout control means mounted on the payout control board 37. The payout control CPU counts the number of game balls actually paid out based on these detection signals. The detection signal of the prize ball count switch 301A is also input to game control means mounted on the main board 31.

  A protrusion that forms a payout motor position sensor is formed on the periphery of the gear 291. The protrusions transmit or shield light from a light emitter (not shown) with respect to the light receiving part (not shown) of the payout motor position sensor as the gear 291 rotates, that is, the payout motor 289 rotates. To do. The payout control CPU can recognize the position of the payout motor 289 from the detection signal from the light receiving unit.

  Further, in this embodiment, the payout means is configured to execute both ball lending and prize ball payout, but the present invention is applied even if the mechanism for lending the ball and the mechanism for paying the prize ball are independent. can do. When the ball lending mechanism and the prize ball paying mechanism are independent, the winning ball payout and the ball lending can be executed simultaneously, so that the relative payout speed of the game balls can be increased. Further, the sorting member 311 and the solenoid 310 for switching the flow path of the game ball are not necessary. The mechanism for lending a ball and the mechanism for paying out a prize ball may be independent, as is the case with other embodiments. Further, as the payout means, for example, a structure in which a prize ball is paid out when the motor rotates forward and a ball lending is performed when the motor reverses can be used.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 5 also shows a payout control board 37, a lamp control board 35, a sound control board 70, a launch control board 91, and a symbol control board 80. The main board 31 includes a basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a start port switch 14a, a V winning switch 22, a count switch 23, winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, A switch circuit 58 for supplying signals from the tongue switch 48, the ball break switch 187, the prize ball count switch 301A and the clear switch 921 to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and a solenoid for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 20. 21 and a solenoid circuit 59 for driving a solenoid 21A for switching a route in the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53 is mounted.

  Although not shown in FIG. 5, the count switch short circuit signal is also transmitted to the basic circuit 53 via the switch circuit 58. Further, the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the V winning switch 22, the count switch 23, the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, the full switch 48, the ball running switch 187, the winning ball count switch 301A, etc. Also, what is called a sensor may be used. That is, the name of the game medium detection means is not limited as long as it is a game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball. What is called a switch may be what is called a sensor, that is, that the switch is an example of a game medium detecting unit, as in other embodiments.

  Further, according to the data given from the basic circuit 53, the jackpot information indicating the occurrence of the jackpot, the effective starting information indicating the number of starting winning balls used for starting the variable display of the symbols in the variable display device 9, the probability variation has occurred. An information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as probability variation information indicating the above to an external device such as a hall computer is mounted.

  The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 that stores a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 that serves as storage means (means that stores variation data) used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached or built-in.

  Further, a part or all of the RAM (may be a CPU built-in RAM) 55 is a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power source created in the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period.

  A ball hitting device for hitting and launching a game ball is driven by a drive motor 94 controlled by a circuit on the launch control board 91. Then, the driving force of the drive motor 94 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 5. That is, the circuit on the firing control board 91 is controlled so that the hit ball is fired at a speed corresponding to the operation amount of the operation knob 5.

  In this embodiment, the lamp control means mounted on the lamp control board 35 performs display control of the start memory display 18, the normal symbol start memory display 41 and the decoration lamp 25 provided on the game board. The display control of the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, the prize ball lamp 51 and the ball-out lamp 52 provided on the frame side is performed. Each lamp may be an LED or other types of light emitters, and the LEDs used in this embodiment and other embodiments may be other types of light emitters. That is, a lamp or LED is an example of a light emitter. In addition, display control of the variable display device 9 for variably displaying the special symbol and the normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying the normal symbol is performed by display control means mounted on the symbol control board 80.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing components related to payout, such as components of the payout control board 37 and the ball payout device 97. As shown in FIG. 6, the detection signal from the full switch 48 is input to the I / O port portion 57 of the main board 31 via the relay board 71. The detection signal from the ball break switch 187 is also input to the I / O port portion 57 of the main board 31 through the relay board 72 and the relay board 71.

  The CPU 56 of the main board 31 should stop paying out when the detection signal from the ball-off switch 187 indicates a ball-out state, or when the detection signal from the full-tan switch 48 indicates a full-up state. The payout control command instructing that is sent. When receiving a payout control command instructing that payout should be stopped, the payout control CPU 371 of the payout control board 37 stops the ball payout process. The CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. The payout control CPU 371 executes control according to a program stored in the built-in ROM or the payout control board 37.

  Further, the detection signal from the prize ball count switch 301A is input to the I / O port portion 57 of the main board 31 via the relay board 72 and the relay board 71, and also from the payout control board 37 via the relay board 72. Input to the input port 372b. The prize ball count switch 301A is provided in a payout mechanism portion of the ball payout device 97, and detects a prize ball payout ball actually paid out.

  When there is a winning, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is input to the payout control board 37 from the output ports (ports 0, 1) 570, 571 of the main board 31. The output port (output port 1) 571 outputs 8-bit data, and the output port 570 outputs a 1-bit INT signal. A payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is input to the I / O port 372a via the input buffer circuit 373A. The INT signal is input to the interrupt terminal of the payout control CPU 371 via the input buffer circuit 373B. The payout control CPU 371 inputs a payout control command via the I / O port 372a, and drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with the payout control command to perform prize ball payout. In this embodiment, the payout control CPU 371 is a one-chip microcomputer and incorporates at least a RAM.

  The input buffer circuits 373A and 373B can pass signals only in the direction from the main board 31 toward the payout control board 37. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the payout control board 37 side to the main board 31 side. That is, the input buffer circuits 373A and 373B together with the input port constitute irreversible information input means for transmitting a signal only in one direction. Therefore, even if an unauthorized modification is added to the circuit in the payout control board 37, a signal output by the unauthorized modification is not transmitted to the main board 31 side.

  In the main board 31, buffer circuits 620 and 68A are provided outside the output ports 570 and 571. As the buffer circuits 620 and 68A, for example, general-purpose CMOS-ICs 74HC250 and 74HC14 are used. According to such a configuration, since a signal input from the outside to the inside of the main board 31 is blocked, it is possible to more reliably eliminate a signal line from which a signal may be given from the payout control board 37 to the main board 31. be able to. A noise filter may be provided on the output side of the buffer circuits 620 and 68A.

  The payout control CPU 371 outputs a ball lending number signal indicating the number of lending balls to the terminal board 160 via the output port 372d. Further, an error signal is output to the error display LED 374 via the output port 372e.

  Further, a detection signal from the payout motor position sensor 294 for detecting the rotational position of the ball lending count switch 301B and the payout motor 289 is input to the input port 372b of the payout control board 37 via the relay board 72. The The ball lending count switch 301B is provided in a payout mechanism portion of the ball payout device 97, and detects a lending ball actually paid out. The drive signal from the payout control board 37 to the payout motor 289 is transmitted to the payout motor 289 in the payout mechanism portion of the ball payout device 97 via the output port 372d and the relay board 72, and the drive signal to the sorting solenoid 310 is This is transmitted to the sorting solenoid 310 in the payout mechanism portion of the ball payout device 97 via the output port 372f and the relay board 72. The output of the clear switch 921 is also input to the input port 372b.

  The card unit 50 is equipped with a card unit control microcomputer. Further, the card unit 50 is provided with a connecting table direction indicator 153, a card insertion display lamp 154, and a card insertion slot 155 (see FIG. 1).

  The balance display board 74 is connected with a frequency indicator, a ball lending lamp, a ball lending switch, and a return switch (not shown in FIG. 6) provided in the vicinity of the hitting ball supply tray 3. The frequency display is a display that displays the balance recorded on the card inserted in the card unit 50 in units of 100 yen. In this embodiment, a taxation information display for displaying taxation information (for example, information on consumption tax) or information on the number of rented balls per unit fee in consideration of the taxation rate (for example, consumption tax rate) in the vicinity of the hitting ball supply tray 3 158 is installed. A signal for display is output from the payout control CPU 371 via the I / O ports 373g and 373h, and a signal is supplied to the taxation information display 158 via the balance display board 74. The taxation information display 158 may be configured to be directly supplied with a signal from the payout control board 37.

  A ball lending switch signal and a return switch signal are given from the balance display board 74 to the card unit 50 via the payout control board 37 in accordance with the player's operation. Further, a card balance display signal indicating a card balance, a ball lending display signal indicating ball lending and a ball lending display signal are given to the balance display board 74 from the card unit 50 via the payout control board 37. Between the card unit 50 and the payout control board 37, a connection signal (game machine → card unit), a loan request signal (card unit → game machine), a loan command signal (card unit → game machine), a loan enable signal (game machine) → card unit), lending confirmation signal (card unit → gaming machine), lending completion signal (gaming machine → card unit), ball lending request end signal (card unit → gaming machine) and lending preparation signal are input port 372b and output port Exchanged via 372f.

  In this embodiment and other embodiments described later, a VL signal is used as a connection signal, a BRDY signal change timing to a high level is used as a lending request signal, and a BRDY signal is used as a ball lending request end signal. The change timing to the low level is used. Further, the change timing of the BRQ signal to the high level is used as the lending command signal, and the change timing of the BRQ signal to the low level is used as the lending confirmation signal. Then, the timing for changing the EXS signal to the high level is used as the lending enable signal, and the timing for changing the EXS signal to the low level is used as the lending completion signal. Also, a PRDY signal is used as a lending preparation signal. The on / off level of each signal is not limited to the example used here, and may be a high level or a low level.

  On the payout control board 37, a taxation information setting switch 180 is mounted. A signal from the taxation information setting switch 180 is input to the payout control CPU 371 via the I / O port 373c. The payout control CPU 371 determines the number of rented balls per unit fee based on the signal from the taxation information setting switch 180.

  In this embodiment, a power-off signal is also input from the power supply board 910 to the payout control board 37. The power-off signal is input to a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) terminal of the payout control CPU 371. Furthermore, at least a part of RAM (may be CPU built-in RAM) present on the payout control board 37 is backed up by a backup power source created on the power board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM is stored for a predetermined period. However, in this embodiment, all of the RAM is backed up by a backup power source.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the card unit 50 together with the components related to ball lending in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 7, the frequency indicator 157 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is display-controlled by the card unit control unit 160 mounted on the card unit 50. On the frequency display 157, the quotient when the amount recorded on the card is divided by the unit charge (for example, 100 yen), that is, the frequency is displayed in two digits. The card unit controller 160 includes a card unit control microcomputer and an I / O port. As described above, the taxation information display 158 is controlled by the payout control CPU 371 in the payout control means mounted on the payout control board 37.

  Further, signals from the ball lending switch 181 and the return switch 182 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are input to the card unit controller 160 of the card unit 50. The card unit controller 160 is connected to a card reader / writer 161 that reads information recorded on the card and records information on the card. In addition, an available lamp 151, a connection direction indicator 153, and a card insertion indicator lamp 154 are connected.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing an installation example of the payout control board 37 in this embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the payout control board 37 is covered with, for example, a synthetic resin board box 37A, and the upper lid of the board box 37A is attached to the lower part of the board box 37A with a fixing portion 37B. In this example, fixing members provided with screw holes are installed at four positions on the left and right sides of the fixing portion 37B. Then, a one-way screw (a screw having a structure that cannot be loosened once tightened) is screwed into the screw holes of one fixing member on each of the left and right sides, whereby the upper lid of the substrate box 37A is attached to the base portion of the substrate box 37A. In this state, the taxation information setting switch 180 cannot be operated. When it is desired to change the setting state of the taxation information setting switch 180, the upper lid of the board box 37A can be removed by breaking the fixing member to which the screw is attached. Then, the upper lid of the substrate box 37A is removed, and the taxation information setting switch 180 is exposed. That is, the taxable information setting switch 180 is made operable.

  When the structure as shown in FIG. 8A is used, the taxation information setting switch 180 cannot be exposed unless the fixing member is broken. Therefore, the number of times that the taxation information setting switch 180 is exposed can be grasped by the number of broken portions of the fixing member. Therefore, there is a possibility that the tax information setting switch 180 is illegally exposed and the tax information setting switch 180 is fraudulent when there are more breaks than the number of times that the administrator knows. Can be recognized. The substrate box 37A may be fixed to the mechanism plate by screwing a one-way screw into the fixing member.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8B, the payout control board 37 is covered with a board box 37C having a locking part 37D in the upper lid part. During operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the locking portion 37D is locked, and the payout control board 37 is covered with a board box 37C. In this state, the taxation information setting switch 180 cannot be operated. When it is desired to change the setting state of the taxation information setting switch 180, the upper lid of the board box 37A can be opened by releasing the lock. Then, the substrate box 37A is opened, and the taxation information setting switch 180 is exposed.

  When the structure as shown in FIG. 8B is used, only the administrator who stores the key for releasing the lock can expose the tax information setting switch 180. Therefore, the possibility that a third party operates the taxation information setting switch 180 illegally can be eliminated.

  In order to prevent fraud, it is necessary to take a structure in which the setting of the taxation information setting switch 180 is not easily changed, and the entire payout control board 37 is protected as illustrated in FIGS. 8A and 8B. However, in the payout control board 37, only the portion of the taxation information setting switch 180 may be protected. The method of protection may be, for example, a fixing portion as shown in FIG. 8A or a lock as shown in FIG. 8B. In addition, other structures may be used as long as the setting of the taxation information setting switch 180 is not easily changed.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the power supply substrate 910. The power supply board 910 is installed independently of the electric part control boards such as the main board 31, the symbol control board 80, the sound control board 70, the lamp control board 35, and the payout control board 37, and each electric part control board in the gaming machine and Generates voltage used by mechanical components. In this example, AC24V, VSL (DC + 30V), DC + 21V, DC + 12V, and DC + 5V are generated. Further, a capacitor 916 serving as a backup power source, that is, a memory holding means, is charged from a line of power source for driving DC + 5V, that is, an IC on each substrate. Note that VSL is generated by rectifying and boosting AC24V with a rectifier element in the rectifier circuit 912. VSL is a solenoid driving power source.

  The transformer 911 converts AC voltage from the AC power source into 24V. The AC 24V voltage is output to the connector 915. The rectifier circuit 912 also generates a DC voltage of +30 V from AC 24 V and outputs it to the DC-DC converter 913 and the connector 915. The DC-DC converter 913 has one or a plurality of converter ICs 922 (only one is shown in FIG. 9), generates + 21V, + 12V, and + 5V based on VSL and outputs the generated voltages to the connector 915. A relatively large capacitor 923 is connected to the input side of the converter IC 922. Accordingly, when the power supply to the gaming machine from the outside is stopped, the DC voltage such as + 30V, + 12V, + 5V, etc., decreases relatively slowly. The connector 915 is connected to, for example, a relay board, and power of a voltage necessary for each electric component control board and the mechanism component is supplied from the relay board.

  However, each connector reaching each electric component control board may be provided on the power supply board 910 to supply each voltage from the power supply board 910 to each board without going through the relay board. FIG. 9 shows one connector 915 as a representative, but the connector is provided for each electrical component control board.

  The + 5V line from the DC-DC converter 913 branches to form a backup + 5V line. A large-capacitance capacitor 916 is connected between the backup + 5V line and the ground level. The capacitor 916 has a storage state with respect to the backup RAM of the electrical component control board when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (a RAM that is backed up by power, that is, a backup storage unit that can be in a storage content holding state even when the power supply is stopped). It becomes a backup power supply that supplies power so that it can be maintained. Further, a backflow preventing diode 917 is inserted between the + 5V line and the backup + 5V line. In this embodiment, +5 V for backup is supplied to the main board 31 and the payout control board 37.

  The power supply board 910 is equipped with a power supply monitoring IC 902 as a power supply monitoring circuit. The power monitoring IC 902 detects the occurrence of power supply stoppage to the gaming machine by introducing the VSL voltage and monitoring the VSL voltage. Specifically, when the VSL voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value (+22 V in this example), a power-off signal is output because power supply is stopped. The power supply voltage to be monitored is preferably higher than the power supply voltage (+5 V in this example) of the circuit element mounted on each electric component control board. In this example, VSL, which is a voltage immediately after being converted from AC to DC, is used. A power-off signal from the power monitoring IC 902 is supplied to the main board 31, the payout control board 37, and the like.

  The predetermined value for the power monitoring IC 902 to detect the stop of power supply is lower than the normal voltage, but is a voltage that allows the CPU on each electrical component control board to operate for a while. Further, the power monitoring IC 902 is configured to monitor a voltage that is higher than a voltage for driving a circuit element such as a CPU (+5 V in this example) and immediately after being converted from AC to DC. Therefore, the monitoring range can be expanded for the voltage required by the CPU. Therefore, more precise monitoring can be performed. Furthermore, when VSL (+ 30V) is used as the monitoring voltage, the voltage supplied to the various switches of the gaming machine is + 12V, so that it can be expected to prevent erroneous switch-on detection at the time of instantaneous power interruption. That is, when the voltage of the + 30V power supply is monitored, it is possible to detect a decrease in the level before + 12V created after the creation of + 30V starts to drop.

  When the voltage of the + 12V power supply decreases, the switch output becomes on. However, if the power supply voltage is monitored by monitoring the + 30V power supply voltage, which decreases faster than + 12V, and the power supply is stopped, the switch output is turned on. It is possible to enter a supply recovery waiting state and not detect the switch output.

  Further, since the power monitoring IC 902 is mounted on the power supply board 910 that is separate from the electrical component control board, a power-off signal can be supplied from the power monitoring circuit to the plurality of electrical component control boards. Even if there are any number of electrical component control boards that require a power-off signal, it is only necessary to provide one power supply monitoring means. Therefore, even if each electrical component control means in each electrical component control board performs recovery control described later. The cost of the gaming machine does not increase so much.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 9, the detection signal (power cut-off signal) of the power monitoring IC 902 is supplied to each electric component control board (for example, the main board 31 and the payout control board 37) via the buffer circuits 918 and 919. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which one detection signal is transmitted to the relay board, and the same signal is distributed from the relay board to each electrical component control board. Further, a buffer circuit corresponding to the number of substrates that require a power-off signal may be provided. Further, regarding the power-off signal output to the main board 31 and the payout control board 37, the monitoring voltage of the power supply monitoring circuit that outputs the power-off signal may be different.

  The power-off signal from the power supply monitoring circuit (power supply monitoring means) on the power supply board 910 is connected to the non-maskable interrupt terminal (XNMI terminal) of the CPU 56 on the main board 31. Therefore, the CPU 56 can confirm the occurrence of the stop of power supply to the gaming machine by the non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  While power is not supplied from the + 5V power source that is the driving power source of the CPU 56 or the like, at least a part of the RAM is backed up by the backup power source supplied from the power supply board, and the contents are preserved even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Is done. When the + 5V power supply is restored, a reset signal is issued from the system reset circuit 65, and the CPU 56 returns to a normal operation state. At that time, since necessary data is stored in the backup RAM, it is possible to restore the gaming state at the time of occurrence of a power failure or the like at the time of recovery from the power failure or the like.

  Further, the power-off signal from the power supply monitoring circuit (power supply monitoring means) of the power supply board 910 is connected to the non-maskable interrupt terminal (XNMI terminal) of the payout control CPU 371 on the payout control board 37. Therefore, the payout control CPU 371 can confirm the occurrence of the stop of the power supply to the gaming machine by the non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  While power is not supplied from the + 5V power source that is the drive power source of the payout control CPU 371 or the like, at least a part of the RAM is backed up by the backup power source supplied from the power supply board, and even if power supply to the gaming machine is stopped The contents are saved. When the + 5V power supply is restored, a reset signal is issued from the system reset circuit, and the payout control CPU 371 returns to the normal operation state. At this time, since necessary data is stored in the backup RAM, it is possible to restore the payout control state at the time of occurrence of a power failure or the like at the time of recovery from the power failure or the like.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 in the game control means (CPU 56 and peripheral circuits such as ROM and RAM) in the main board 31. When power is turned on to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level, the CPU 56 starts main processing after step S1. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). Further, after initialization (step S5) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), the RAM is set in an accessible state (step S6).

  The CPU 56 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC).

  In the CPU 56 used in this embodiment, three types of modes are prepared as maskable interrupt modes. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Of the three types of interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address. That is, the interrupt address is an address indicated by 2 bytes in which the upper address is the value of the specific register and the lower address is the interrupt vector. Therefore, an interrupt process can be set at an arbitrary address (although it is skipped). Each built-in device has a function of sending an interrupt vector when making an interrupt request. In step S2 of the initial setting process, the CPU 56 is set to the interrupt mode 2.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal of the clear switch 921 input via the input port 1 only once (step S7). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S11 to S15). When the clear switch 921 is on (when pressed), a low-level clear switch signal is output.

  If the clear switch 921 is not in the on state, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When such protection processing is performed, it is assumed that there is a backup. When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing.

  In this embodiment, whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, for example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state). .

  After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (step S9). In the power supply stop process executed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a checksum is calculated, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the display control means to the state when the power supply is stopped (step S10). ). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is set in the PC, and the address is restored. In the game state restoration process, the PC is restored to the state before the power supply was stopped, and various data (for example, a counter for generating each random number) is stored in the backup RAM. If the power supply is restored within a predetermined time (a period in which data can be stored in the backup RAM) after the operation stops, for example, the count value of a counter for generating a determination random number, a display random number, and an initial value random number described later is The operation is continued from the state before the power supply is stopped.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S11). In addition, a predetermined work area (for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol left middle right symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, a payout A work area setting process for setting an initial value to a flag such as a stop flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting a payout permission state designation command for instructing that payout from the ball payout device 97 is possible to the payout control board 37 is performed (step S13). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing other sub boards (lamp control board 35, sound control board 70, symbol control board 80) to each sub board is executed (step S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating the initial symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 (for the symbol control board 80) and a command for instructing the extinction of the prize ball lamp 51 and the ball-out lamp 52 (to the lamp control board 35) Etc).

  Then, a CTC register set in the CPU 56 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms (step S15). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S11 to S15) is completed, the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) are repeatedly executed in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. (Step S19). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt is prohibited. Therefore, a 2 ms timer interrupt described later is generated while the random number update process is being executed. A random number update process is executed in the process, and a contradiction in the count value is prevented.

  The display random number is a random number for determining a symbol displayed on the variable display device 9, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. is there. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is the initial value of the count value (a value exceeding the maximum value is returned) such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a random number generation counter for big hit determination). Is a random number for determining the value.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs the register saving process (step S20), and then executes the game control processes of steps S21 to S32 shown in FIG. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a through the switch circuit 58. These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, various abnormality diagnosis processes are performed by the self-diagnosis function provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and an alarm is issued if necessary according to the result (error process: step S22).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number and the initial value random number (steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process control, corresponding processing is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting a display control command related to the special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and transmitting the display control command (special symbol command control processing: step S28). Further, a process for transmitting a display control command by setting a display control command related to the normal symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 is performed (normal symbol command control process: step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 issues a drive command to the solenoid circuit 59 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (step S31). The solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoids 16, 21, and 21A in response to a drive command in order to open or close the variable winning ball device 15 or the opening / closing plate 20, or to switch the game ball passage in the special winning opening. To do.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals from the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a (step S32). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. The payout control CPU 371 mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S33), and the interrupt permission state is set (step S34).

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example around the payout control CPU 371. As shown in FIG. 12, the power-off signal from the power supply monitoring circuit (power supply monitoring means) of the power supply board 910 is connected to the non-maskable interrupt terminal (XNMI terminal) of the payout control CPU 371 via the buffer circuit 960. Yes. Therefore, the payout control CPU 371 can confirm the occurrence of power interruption by the non-maskable interrupt process.

  The INT signal from the main board 31 is connected to the CLK / TRG2 terminal of the payout control CPU 371. When a clock signal is input to the CLK / TRG2 terminal, the value of the timer counter register CLK / TRG2 built in the payout control CPU 371 is down-counted. When the register value becomes 0, an interrupt occurs. Therefore, if the initial value of the timer counter register CLK / TRG2 is set to “1”, an interrupt is generated according to the input of the INT signal.

  Although the system reset circuit 975 is also mounted on the payout control board 37, in this embodiment, the reset IC 976 in the system reset circuit 975 outputs an output to the external capacitor for a predetermined time determined by the capacity when the power is turned on. The output is set to a low level and the output is set to a high level when a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the reset IC 976 monitors the power supply voltage of VSL, and when the voltage value becomes a predetermined value (for example, +9 V) or less, the reset IC 976 sets the output to a low level. Therefore, when the power is turned off, the payout control CPU 371 is system reset by the signal from the reset IC 976 becoming low level. That is, the payout control CPU 371 is not operated.

  The predetermined value for the reset IC 976 to detect power-off is lower than the normal voltage, but is a voltage that allows the payout control CPU 371 to operate for a while. Further, since the reset IC 976 is configured to monitor a voltage higher than the voltage required by the payout control CPU 371 (in this example, +5 V), the monitoring range for the voltage required by the payout control CPU 371 is set. Can be spread. Therefore, more precise monitoring can be performed.

  While power is not supplied from the + 5V power supply, at least a part of the built-in RAM of the payout control CPU 371 is backed up by connecting the backup power supplied from the power supply board to the backup terminal, and the power to the gaming machine is cut off. The contents are saved. When the +5 V power supply is restored, a reset signal is issued from the system reset circuit 975, so that the payout control CPU 371 returns to a normal operation state. At that time, since necessary data is backed up, it is possible to return to the payout control state at the time of the power failure when recovering from the power failure.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 12, the system reset circuit 975 outputs a low level during a period determined by the capacitance of the capacitor when power is turned on, and then outputs a high level. That is, the reset release timing is only once. However, a circuit configuration that generates a plurality of reset release timings may be used.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing assignment of output ports in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, the output port D (address 00H) is an output port that outputs a drive signal and the like output to the payout motor 289. The output port E (address 01H) is an output port that outputs a display control signal output to the error display LED 374 that is a 7-segment LED. The output port F (address 02H) is an output port that outputs a drive signal output to the sorting solenoid 310 and an EXS signal and a PRDY signal for the card unit 50.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the output port F (address 03H) and the output port G (address 04H) are output ports for outputting display data for the taxation information display unit 158. In this embodiment, the taxation information display 158 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs. And each 7 segment LED is display-controlled by time division. From the output port F (address 03H), signals supplied to the segments a to g of each 7-segment LED are output, and DG1 is used to select the left (upper digit) 7-segment LED from the output port G (address 04H). The DG2 signal is output to select the signal and the right (lower digit) 7-segment LED.

  The DG1 signal is connected to the common anode of the left 7-segment LED, and the DG2 signal is connected to the common anode of the right 7-segment LED. For example, when the DG1 signal is turned on, the left 7-segment LED is lit, and when the DG2 signal is turned on, the right 7-segment LED is lit. The display that corresponds to the signals supplied to the segments a to g is performed when the lighting is enabled. For example, a high level signal is supplied to the segment to be lit among the segments a to g. Note that the DG1 signal and the DG2 signal are alternately turned on.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing bit assignment of input ports in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 15, the input port A (address 06H) is an input port for taking in an 8-bit payout control signal of the payout control command transmitted from the main board 31. In addition, detection signals of the winning ball count switch 301A and the ball lending count switch 301B are input to bits 0 to 1 of the input port B (address 07H), respectively. Bits 2 to 5 are supplied with a BRDY signal, a BRQ signal, a VL signal, and a clear switch 921 detection signal from the card unit 50. When the clear switch 921 is not used in the payout control means, it is not necessary to input the detection signal.

  The input port C (address 08H) is an input port to which a signal from the taxation information setting switch 180 is input. In this example, a binary 6-bit signal (0 to 63 in decimal) is input from the taxation information setting switch 180. In some cases, an inverting circuit or an amplifier circuit is provided outside (output side) of each output port or outside (input side) of each input port.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the payout control CPU 371 in the payout control means (the payout control CPU 371 and peripheral circuits such as ROM and RAM). In the main process, the payout control CPU 371 first performs necessary initial settings. That is, the payout control CPU 371 first sets the interruption prohibition (step S701). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S702), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S703). The payout control CPU 371 initializes the built-in device register (step S704), initializes the CTC and PIO (step S705), and then sets the RAM in an accessible state (step S706).

  In this embodiment, one channel of the built-in CTC is used in the timer mode. Accordingly, in the built-in device register setting process in step S704 and the process in step S705, register setting for setting the channel to be used to timer mode, register setting for permitting interrupt generation, and setting an interrupt vector. The register is set. The interrupt by the channel is used as a timer interrupt. For example, when it is desired to generate a timer interrupt every 2 ms, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register).

  The interrupt vector set for the channel set to the timer mode (channel 3 in this embodiment) corresponds to the start address of the timer interrupt process. Specifically, the start address of the timer interrupt process is specified by the value set in the I register and the interrupt vector. In the timer interrupt process, a payout control process is executed.

  Further, another channel (channel 2 in this embodiment) of the built-in CTC is used as an interrupt generation channel for receiving a payout control command from the game control means, and this channel is used in the counter mode. Used in. Accordingly, in the built-in device register setting process in step S704 and the process in step S705, register setting for setting the channel to be used to the counter mode, register setting for permitting interrupt generation, and setting an interrupt vector. The register is set.

  The interrupt vector set in the channel (channel 2) set in the counter mode corresponds to the head address of the command reception interrupt process described later. Specifically, the start address of the command reception interrupt process is specified by the value set in the I register and the interrupt vector.

  In this embodiment, the interruption mode 2 is also set in the payout control CPU 371. Therefore, an interrupt process based on counting up the built-in CTC can be used. Also, an interrupt processing start address can be set according to the interrupt vector sent by the CTC.

  The interrupt based on the count-up of the CTC channel 2 (CH2) is an interrupt that occurs when the value of the timer counter register CLK / TRG2 described above becomes “0”. Therefore, for example, in step S705, the initial value “1” is set in the timer counter register CLK / TRG2 as the specific register. Further, the count value of the timer counter register CLK / TRG2 as the specific register is decremented by 1 at the rise or fall of the signal input to the CLK / TRG2 terminal. Decrease selection can be made. In this embodiment, setting is made such that the count value of the timer counter register CLK / TRG2 is -1 at the rising edge of the signal input to the CLK / TRG2 terminal.

  An interrupt based on the count-up of CTC channel 3 (CH3) is an interrupt that occurs when the internal clock (system clock) of the CPU is counted down and the register value becomes “0”. Used as an interrupt. Specifically, a clock obtained by dividing the operation clock of the CPU 371 is given to the CTC, the register value is subtracted by the input of the clock, and when the register value becomes 0, a timer interrupt occurs. For example, the register value of CH3 is subtracted at 1/256 period of the system clock. Since the subtraction is performed based on the divided clock, the initial value of the register does not increase. In step S705, the CH3 register is set to a value corresponding to 2 ms as an initial value.

  Interrupts based on CTC CH2 count-up have a higher priority than interrupts based on CH3 count-up. Therefore, when the count-up occurs simultaneously, the interrupt based on the CH2 count-up, that is, the interrupt that triggers the execution of the command reception interrupt process is given priority.

  Next, the payout control CPU 371 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch 921 input via the input port B (see FIG. 15) only once (step S707). In the confirmation, when ON is detected, the payout control CPU 371 executes normal initialization processing (steps S711 to S713). When the clear switch 921 is on (when pressed), a low-level clear switch signal is output. Note that in the input port 372, the ON state of the clear switch signal is at a high level. Further, the payout control means does not have to make the determination in step S707.

  As with the CPU 56 of the main board 31, the payout control CPU 371 also determines that the switch detection signal is on, for example, when the on state is at least 2 ms (the first process of the process activated every 2 ms). If the detection signal is turned on immediately before the detection in (1), the switch is not considered to be turned on unless it is continued. That is, the initialization request detection determination period for the payout control CPU 371 to determine whether or not the clear switch 921 as the initialization operation means is in a predetermined operation state is a prize ball count switch as the game medium detection means or the like Is a period different from the game medium detection determination period for determining that the game medium has been detected.

  If the clear switch 921 is not in the ON state, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether backup data exists in the payout control backup RAM area (step S708). For example, as with the processing of the CPU 56 of the main board 31, whether or not backup data exists is confirmed by whether or not the backup flag that is set when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped is set. If the backup flag is set, it is determined that there is backup data.

  After confirming that there is a backup, the payout control CPU 371 performs a data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area. If the power supply is restored after a power outage such as an unexpected power failure, the data in the backup RAM area should have been stored, so the check result is normal. If the check result is not normal, the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, and therefore the initialization process that is executed at the time of power-on is executed instead of the recovery from an insufficient power failure.

  If the check result is normal (step S709), the payout control CPU 371 performs a payout state recovery process for returning the internal state to the state when the power supply is stopped (step S710). Then, it returns to the address indicated by the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area.

  In the initialization process, the payout control CPU 371 first performs a RAM clear process (step S711). Then, the CTC register provided in the payout control CPU 371 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms (step S712). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. Since the interruption is prohibited in step S701 of the initial setting process, the interruption is permitted before the initialization process is finished (step S713).

  Then, the payout control CPU 371 inputs the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 via the input port, and determines the number N of rented balls per unit fee based on the input set value (step S714). Here, the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is stored in the backup RAM.

  In this embodiment, the built-in CTC of the payout control CPU 371 is set to repeatedly generate a timer interrupt. In this embodiment, the repetition period is set to 2 ms. When a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt flag indicating that a timer interrupt has occurred is set as shown in FIG. 17 (step S772). If it is detected in the main process that the timer interrupt flag is set (step S715), the timer interrupt flag is reset (step S751), and the payout control process (steps S752 to S760) and the DG process are performed. (Step S761) is executed. The DG process is a process for performing display control of the taxation information display 158.

  In the timer interrupt, as shown in FIG. 17, the interrupt permission state is first set (step S771). Therefore, the interrupt is permitted during the timer interrupt process, and the payout control command reception process from the main board 31 based on the input of the INT signal can be preferentially executed.

  In the payout control process, the payout control CPU 371 first determines whether or not a switch such as the prize ball count switch 301A or the ball lending count switch 301B input to the input port 372b is turned on (switch process: step S752). .

  Next, the payout control CPU 371 sets the payout stop state when the payout prohibition state designation command is received from the main board 31, and cancels the payout stop state when the payout permission state designation command is received (payout stop). State setting process: Step S753). Specifically, if a payout prohibition state designation command is received, the payout stop / release flag as an internal flag formed in the backup RAM is set to a value indicating the payout stop, and if a payout permission state designation command is received, the backup is performed. The payout stop / release flag as an internal flag formed in the RAM is set to a value indicating release stop release. Also, the received payout control command is analyzed, and processing according to the analysis result is executed (command analysis execution processing: step S754). Further, card unit control processing is performed (step S755).

  Next, the payout control CPU 371 performs control for paying out the rental balls in response to the ball rental request (step S756). At this time, the payout control CPU 371 sets the ball sorting member 311 to the ball lending side by the sorting solenoid 310.

  Further, the payout control CPU 371 performs prize ball control processing for paying out the number of prize balls stored in the total number memory (step S757). At this time, the payout control CPU 371 sets the ball sorting member 311 to the prize ball side by the sorting solenoid 310. Then, a drive signal is output to the payout motor 289 in the payout mechanism portion of the ball payout device 97 via the output port 372c and the relay board 72, and a payout motor control process for rotating the payout motor 289 by a predetermined number of rotations is performed. (Step S758). In this embodiment, a stepping motor is used as the payout motor 289.

  Next, error detection processing is performed, and predetermined display is performed on the error display LED 374 according to the result (error processing: step S759). In addition, processing for outputting a ball lending number signal output to the outside of the gaming machine is performed (output processing: step S760).

  Note that the output port C shown in FIG. 15 is accessed in the payout motor control process (step S758) in the payout control process. The output port D is accessed by error processing (step S759) in the payout control processing. The output port E is accessed in the ball lending control process (step S756) and the prize ball control process (step S757) in the payout control process.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage example of the RAM built in the payout control CPU 371. In this example, in addition to a work area in which a command reception buffer, a backup presence / absence flag, a payout stop / release flag, an error flag, a setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180, etc. are set in the backup RAM area, the total number is stored. (For example, 2 bytes) and a rental ball number storage are formed. The total number storage stores the total number of prize balls paid out instructed from the main board 31 side. The rented ball number storage stores the number of balls that have not been paid out. In this embodiment, all RAM areas in which data used in the payout control process are stored are backed up, but at least for restoring the control state at the time of power supply stop at the time of recovery from power supply stop. Data may be backed up and other data may be stored in a RAM area that is not backed up.

  Then, when the payout control CPU 371 receives a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls from the game control means, for example, in the prize ball control process (step S757), the content is increased in the total number memory by the indicated number. . In addition, in the ball lending control process (step S756), every time a ball lending request signal is received from the card unit 50, the content is increased in the lending ball number storage by the number of one unit (for example, 25). Further, the payout control CPU 371 reduces the value of the total number memory by 1 when the prize ball count switch 301A detects one prize ball payout in the prize ball control process, and one ball rental count switch 301B in the ball rental control process. When the lending ball payout is detected, the value of the lending ball number storage is reduced by one.

  Therefore, the number of unpaid prize balls and the number of rented balls are stored in a backup RAM area capable of holding the contents for a predetermined period. Therefore, even if an unexpected power supply stop such as a power failure occurs, the award ball processing and the ball lending processing can be resumed based on the stored contents of the backup RAM area if the power supply is restored within a predetermined period. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, if the power supply is restarted, the payout is performed based on the number of unpaid prize balls and the number of rented balls at the time of the power supply stop, and given to the player The disadvantage can be reduced.

  FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing an example of a signal system transmitted and received between the card unit 50 and the payout control board 37 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the payout control CPU 371 of the payout control board 37 outputs a lending preparation signal to the card unit 50 (the PRDY signal is set to a high level on state). Further, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a connection signal (the VL signal is turned on at a high level). The payout control CPU 371 determines the connected state / unconnected state based on the input state of the connection signal.

  When a card is received in the card unit 50 and the ball lending switch signal 181 indicating that the ball lending switch 181 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operated and operated from the ball lending switch 181 is input to the card unit 50, the card unit controller The card unit control microcomputer 160 outputs a lending request signal to the payout control board 37 (sets the BRDY signal to high level). When a predetermined delay time elapses from this point, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a loan command signal to the payout control board 37 (sets the BRQ signal to high level). The lending command signal is a signal for requesting payout of game balls per unit fee (100 yen in this example). The card unit control microcomputer executes control according to a program stored in a built-in ROM or a ROM mounted on the card unit control unit 160.

  Then, the payout control CPU 371 of the payout control board 37 outputs a loanable signal to the card unit 50 (the EXS signal is set to high level), and inputs a loan confirmation signal from the card unit 50 (the BRQ signal is set to low level). When it is detected that the payout motor 289 is activated, the payout motor 289 is driven to pay out a predetermined number of rental balls to the player. At the start of payout, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the sorting solenoid 310 is in a driving state. That is, the ball distribution member 311 is directed to the ball lending side.

  When the payout is completed, the payout control CPU 371 of the payout control board 37 outputs a lending completion signal (sets the EXS signal to a low level). Thereafter, when a ball lending request end signal is output from the card unit 50 (when the BRDY signal becomes low level), it becomes possible to execute the prize ball payout control. The card unit control microcomputer outputs a ball lending request end signal after outputting the lending command signal for the number of times corresponding to the setting of the money amount setting switch provided in the vicinity of the ball lending switch 181 or the like (BRDY signal). To low level).

  As described above, all signals from the card unit 50 are input to the payout control board 37. Accordingly, with respect to the ball lending control, no signal is input from the card unit 50 to the main board 31, and there is no room for an illegal signal input from the card unit 50 side to the basic circuit 53 of the main board 31. The power supply voltage AC24V used in the card unit 50 is supplied from the payout control board 37.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, an interface board that relays signals may be installed between the card unit 50 and the payout control board 37. When the interface board is provided, the ball lending switch signal, the return switch signal, and the balance display signal are not transferred between the card unit 50 and the balance display board 74 via the interface board, not through the payout control board 37. Sent and received.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of the taxation information setting switch 180. In this embodiment, the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is the number of rented balls (for example, “24”) excluding the taxable amount per unit fee, but the setting value is the taxing rate (for example, 5%). Or “5” indicating the number of gaming balls per unit fee (for example, “1”).

  In the example shown in FIG. 20A, a rotary switch is used. In the example shown in FIG. 20B, a dip switch is used. In this embodiment, as described above, 6-bit information is input to the I / O port (input port) of the payout control board 37 from the taxation information setting switch 180. Therefore, any information from 0 to 63 can be output to the payout control CPU 371 in decimal. The information output form of the payout control board 37 from the taxation information setting switch 180 is an example, and any information output form may be used as long as the payout control CPU 371 can recognize the taxation information. The switch shown in FIG. 20 is also an example, and any type of switch may be used.

  Further, in addition to the taxation information setting switch 180, a second switch for setting the number of rented balls per unit fee (including taxable amount) may be provided. In this case, for example, the number of balls lent per unit fee “25” (in the case of 4 yen / 1) is set in the second switch, and the taxable information setting switch 180 sets the number of game balls for taxation rate or taxation. Is set, and the payout control CPU 371 determines the number of rented balls per unit fee (excluding taxable charges) based on signals from these switches. Then, when the number of rented balls per unit fee (including taxable amount) is changed to, for example, “20” (5 yen / piece), the setting value of the second switch is changed. When the taxing rate is changed, the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is changed.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display form of the taxation information display 158. In the example shown in FIG. 21A, the number of rental balls per unit fee (for example, 100 yen) is displayed. For example, when the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is determined so as to indicate the number of rented balls per unit fee (excluding taxable amount), the payout control CPU 371 sets “24” from the taxation information setting switch 180. When the information is received, the taxation information display 158 displays “24” indicating that 24 game balls are lent out per unit fee. The example shown in FIG. 21 (A) is an example in which the number of rental balls per unit fee including the taxable portion is 25, of which the taxable portion is one.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21B, the taxation rate is displayed on the taxation information display 158. The payout control CPU 371 receives, for example, information “5” from the taxation information setting switch 180 when the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is determined to indicate the taxation rate, the taxation information display 158. Display “5” indicating that the tax rate is 5%. When the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is determined so as to indicate the number of rental balls per unit fee (excluding the taxable amount), and the taxation information display 158 is determined to display the taxation rate. The payout control CPU 371 determines the tax rate displayed on the tax information display 158 based on the signal from the tax information setting switch 180.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21 (C), the number of balls for taxation per unit fee is displayed. For example, when the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 indicates the number of game balls for taxation per unit fee, the payout control CPU 371 receives information “1” from the taxation information setting switch 180. Upon receipt, the taxation information display 158 displays “1” indicating that there is one taxable game ball per unit fee. The setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is determined so as to indicate the number of rental balls per unit fee (excluding taxable amount), and the taxable information display unit 158 displays the number of rental balls for taxation per unit fee. The payout control CPU 371 determines the number to be displayed on the taxation information display 158 based on the signal from the taxation information setting switch 180.

  The setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is not limited to the above-described examples, and the number of rental balls per unit fee (excluding tax), the tax rate, or the number of rental balls per unit fee can be set. On the other hand, in any case, the taxation information display 158 displays the number of rented balls per unit fee (excluding taxable amount), the taxing rate, and the number of rented balls per unit fee. be able to. When the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is different from the display content of the taxation information display 158, the payout control CPU 371 performs conversion. For example, when the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is the taxation rate and the display content of the taxation information display 158 is the number of balls for taxation per unit fee, conversion is performed as shown in FIG. . Further, when the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is the taxation rate and the display content of the taxation information display 158 is the number of balls rented per unit fee (excluding taxable portion), the relationship shown in FIG. May be subtracted from the number of balls rented per unit charge including taxable amount (for example, 25 pieces / 100 yen).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the number of lent balls determination process (step S714) in the main process illustrated in FIG. In this example, the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is determined so as to indicate the number of rental balls per unit fee (excluding the taxable amount), and the taxation information display 158 displays the number of rental balls per unit fee. Is done. The payout control CPU 371 reads a signal from the taxation information setting switch 180, that is, a set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 via the input port C (I / O port 373c) (step S714a), and uses the read value as the number of rented balls. N is set (step S714b). The number N of rented balls is set in an area for storing the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 provided in the work area in the backup RAM.

  Further, the read value is set in the display buffer (step S714c). The display buffer is also a work area provided in an area in the backup RAM, and is an area in which the number displayed on the taxation information display 158 is stored. The display buffer preferably stores data in two decimal digits. As described above, the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is stored as the rented number N and the display buffer is set in the rented number determining process executed when the power supply to the gaming machine is started. Therefore, thereafter, it is not necessary to confirm the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 every time the ball lending process is performed, and the burden on the payout control means is reduced.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the number-of-rents determination process. In this example, the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is determined so as to indicate the number of balls rented per unit fee (excluding the taxable amount), and the taxable information display unit 158 displays a game ball for the taxable amount per unit fee. The number is displayed. The payout control CPU 371 reads a signal from the taxation information setting switch 180, that is, a set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 via the input port C (I / O port 373c) (step S714a), and uses the read value as the number of rented balls. N is set (step S714b). Also, a value obtained by subtracting the value read from “25” is set in the display buffer (step S714d). For example, if the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is “24”, “1” is set in the display buffer. Also in this example, the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is stored as the number of rented balls N and the display buffer is set in the rented number determining process executed when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Therefore, thereafter, it is not necessary to confirm the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 every time the ball lending process is performed, and the burden on the payout control means is reduced.

  In the payout control process (steps S751 to S761 shown in FIG. 16), the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is input, the input set value is compared with the stored number of rental balls N, and If they are different, an error display may be performed to notify the user. According to such a configuration, it can be easily confirmed that the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 has been changed. Further, such processing may be executed in the first part of the payout state restoration processing (step S710 in FIG. 16). In this case, the number of rented balls stored in the backup RAM (a value corresponding to the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 before the power supply is stopped) and the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 at that time are This can be easily recognized in different cases.

  24 and 25, the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is the number of rental balls per unit fee (excluding tax), and the display content of the taxation information display 158 is the number of rental balls per unit fee. The processing in the case of the number of game balls for taxation per unit fee (excluding taxable portion) is exemplified, but in other cases (see FIG. 22), taxation information setting is performed in the number-of-rents determination process. If the number N of balls and the contents of the display buffer are set based on the set value of the switch 180, it is not necessary to check the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 each time the ball lending process is performed, and the payout control means The burden of is reduced.

  Here, it is assumed that the number of balls lent (including taxable) per unit fee is “25”, but the number of balls lent (including taxable) per unit fee is the second mentioned above. It may be determined by the set value of the switch. In that case, the subtraction process in step S714d is (read value of second switch-read value of taxation information setting switch 180).

  When it is determined that the tax rate is displayed on the tax information display 158, the payout control CPU 371 sets the read value of the tax information setting switch 180 in the display buffer (the tax information setting switch 180). If the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is determined so as to indicate the taxing rate), the calculation result based on the reading value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is set in the display buffer (the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is set to If determined to show the number of balls).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the switch processing in step S752. In the switch process, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not the prize ball count switch 301A indicates the on state (step S752a). If the on state is indicated, the payout control CPU 371 increments the prize ball count switch on counter by 1 (step S752b). The prize ball count switch on counter is a counter for counting the number of times the on state of the prize ball count switch 301A is detected.

  Then, the value of the prize ball count switch-on counter is checked. If the value is 250 (step S752c), a prize ball clogging flag is set (step S752d). That is, the prize ball clogging flag is set when the prize ball count switch 301A remains on for a long time.

  When the value of the prize ball count switch on counter becomes 2 (step S752e), it is determined that the prize ball count switch 301A is turned on, and the prize ball count switch on flag is set (step S752f).

  When it is confirmed in step S752a that the prize ball count switch 301A is not in the on state, the payout control CPU 371 resets the prize ball count switch on flag (step S752h) and clears the prize ball count switch on counter (step S752h). Step S752i). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the ball lending count switch 301B indicates an on state (step S752j). If the on state is indicated, the payout control CPU 371 increments the ball lending count switch on counter by 1 (step S752k). The ball lending count switch on counter is a counter for counting the number of times that the ball lending count switch 301B is turned on.

  Then, the value of the ball lending count switch-on counter is checked. If the value is 250 (step S7521), the lending ball clogging flag is set (step S752m). In other words, the lending ball clogging flag is set when the ball lending count switch 301B remains on for a long period of time.

  When the value of the ball lending count switch on counter is 2 (step S752n), it is determined that the ball lending count switch 301B is turned on, and the ball lending count switch on flag is set (step S752o).

  When it is confirmed in step S752j that the ball lending count switch 301B is not in the on state, the payout control CPU 371 resets the ball lending count switch on flag (step S752p) and clears the ball lending count switch on counter (step S752p). S752q).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the DG process in the main process shown in FIG. In the DG process, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not the DG1 signal is being output (ON state) (step SS761a). The DG1 signal is a signal for turning on the left 7-segment LED among the two 7-segment LEDs constituting the taxation information display 158.

  In this embodiment, the DG1 signal and the DG2 signal are alternately turned on. That is, when the DG1 signal is on, the DG2 signal is off, and when the DG2 signal is on, the DG1 signal is off. Therefore, if the DG1 signal is being output, the DG1 signal is turned off (step S761b), and the number of the first digit (corresponding to the right 7-segment LED) stored in the display buffer is output. The data is output to the port G (I / O port 373g) (step D761c). A signal for each segment ag of the 7-segment LED is output from the output port G. Accordingly, an on-state signal is actually output for the segment corresponding to the number to be displayed. Then, the DG2 signal is turned on (step D761d).

  By the processing as described above, the right 7-segment LED (first digit) of the two 7-segment LEDs constituting the taxation information display unit 158 is turned on.

  In step S761a, if the DG1 signal is not being output (that is, the DG2 signal is being output), the DG2 signal is turned off (step S761e), and the number 2 stored in the display buffer is set. The number of digits (corresponding to the left 7-segment LED) is output to the output port G (step D761f). Then, the DG1 signal is turned on (step D761g). By the processing as described above, the left 7-segment LED (second digit) of the two 7-segment LEDs constituting the taxation information display unit 158 is turned on.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the payout stop state setting process in step S753. In the payout stop state setting process, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not there is a reception command in the reception buffer (step S753a). If there is a reception command in the reception buffer, it is checked whether or not the received payout control command is a payout prohibition state designation command (step S753b). If it is a payout prohibition state designation command, the payout control CPU 371 sets the payout stop state (step S753c).

  The reception buffer is a RAM area in which payout control commands from the main board 31 are stored. In this embodiment, a take-in signal from the game control means of the main board 31 is input to the interrupt terminal of the payout control CPU 371. Accordingly, the payout control CPU 371 is interrupted in accordance with the input of the take-in signal from the main board 31, the payout control command is received, and the payout control command is stored in the reception buffer.

  If it is confirmed in step S753b that the received command is not a payout prohibition state designation command, it is confirmed whether or not the received payout control command is a payout permission state designation command (step S753d). If it is a payout permission state designation command, the payout stop state is canceled (step S753e).

  When the payout stop state is set, for example, driving of the payout motor 289 is stopped and an internal flag indicating that payout is stopped is set. That is, the payout stop / release flag is set to the payout stop state. When the payout stop state is canceled, the drive of the payout motor 289 is resumed and the payout stop / release flag is set to the payout stop cancel state.

  When the payout stop state is set, the payout motor 289 may be stopped immediately. However, the payout motor 289 may be stopped at a place where the cut is good instead of being controlled as such. For example, the game balls may be paid out in units of 25, and when the payout of one unit is completed, the payout motor 289 may be stopped and the internal state may be set to the payout stop state. As described above, the ball break switch 187 is installed at a position where it is possible to detect the presence of about 27 to 28 game balls in the payout ball passage. Even if detected, at least 25 payouts are possible from that point. Accordingly, there is no problem even if the payout is stopped when one unit of payout is completed. Further, if the payout is stopped in units of one unit, control at the time of restarting payout becomes easy.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the command analysis execution process in step S754. In this embodiment, the reception buffer is composed of a plurality of reception command buffers. In the command analysis execution process, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not there is a reception command in the reception buffer (step S754a). If there is a received command, it is checked whether or not the received payout control command is a payout control command for designating the number of winning balls (step S754b). The payout control CPU 371 determines in step S754b for the received command stored at the address in the receiving buffer pointed to by the read pointer as the command instruction means. Further, after the determination, the value of the read pointer is incremented by one. If the address pointed to by the read pointer exceeds the address of the last received command buffer, the value of the read pointer is updated to point to the first received command buffer.

  If the received payout control command is a payout control command for designating the number of winning balls, the number instructed by the payout control command is added to the total number memory (step S754c). That is, the payout control CPU 371 stores the number of prize balls included in the payout control command sent from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 in the backup RAM area (total number memory).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the prepaid card unit control process in step S755. In the prepaid card unit control process, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not a connection signal (high level of the VL signal) input from the card unit control unit 160 is detected (step S755a). If the connection signal is not detected, the VL signal non-detection counter is incremented by 1 (step S755b). Also, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not the value of the VL signal non-detection counter is 125 in this example (step S755c). If the value of the VL signal non-detection counter is 125, the payout control CPU 371 stops the emission control signal output to the emission control board 91 and stops the drive motor 94 (step S755d).

  If the VL signal is detected to be off 125 times (2 ms × 125 = 250 ms) continuously by the above processing, the ball firing prohibited state is set.

  If the connection signal (VL signal high level) is detected in step S755a, the payout control CPU 371 clears the VL signal non-detection counter (step S755e). If the discharge control CPU 371 stops outputting the firing control signal (step S755f), the payout control CPU 371 starts outputting the firing control signal to the firing control board 91 to enable the drive motor 94 (step S755g). .

  31 and 32 are flowcharts showing an example of the ball lending control process in step S756. In this embodiment, the maximum value of the continuous payout number is set as one unit of rented ball (value set as the number of rented balls N), but the maximum value of the continuous payout number is another number. It may be.

  In the ball lending control process, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not the ball lending is stopped (step S510). If it is stopped, the process is terminated. Whether or not the ball lending is stopped is confirmed by the state of the payout stop / release flag set in the payout stop state setting process shown in FIG.

  If the ball lending is not stopped, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not the lending ball is being paid out (step S511). If the ball lending is being paid out, the process proceeds to the ball lending process shown in FIG. To do. Whether or not the lending ball is being paid out is determined by the state of a ball lending process flag which will be described later. If the rental ball is not being paid out, it is confirmed whether or not the prize ball is being paid out (step S512). Whether or not a prize ball is being paid out is determined based on a state of a prize ball processing flag to be described later.

  If neither the lending ball payout nor the prize ball payout is found, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not there has been a lending command signal from the card unit 50 (step S513). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the BRQ signal has become high level. If the BRQ signal is at a high level, the ball lending process flag is turned on (step S514), and the number N of lending (number of units: 100 here) determined in the lending number determination process of step S714. Yen) is set in the lending ball number storage in the backup RAM area (step S515). Then, the payout control CPU 371 outputs a lending possible signal (step S516). That is, the EXS signal is set to high level (H). Further, the distribution solenoid 310 is driven to set the ball distribution member 311 below the ball dispensing device 97 to the ball lending side (step S517). Furthermore, the payout control CPU 371 sets the motor rotation time for paying out the number N of game balls, or determines the number of output pulses corresponding to the motor rotation time. Then, the payout motor 289 is turned on (step S518), and the process proceeds to the ball lending process shown in FIG.

  Strictly speaking, the payout motor 289 is turned on after the loan confirmation signal is output (BRQ signal is high level) to indicate that the card unit 50 has recognized the acceptance. In addition, the ball lending process flag is set in the backup RAM area.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a ball lending process in the payout control process by the payout control CPU 371. The payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not it is during the lending ball passage waiting time (step S519). If it is not during the lending ball passage waiting time, the payout motor position sensor 294 is checked (step S520), and a ball lending count switch check process described later is performed (step S521).

  In the check process of the motor position sensor in step S520, the payout control CPU 371, for example, every time the payout motor 289 by the stepping motor rotates 8 steps (in this embodiment, 16 steps / 1 game ball payout). The state of the dispensing motor position sensor 294 is checked. When the same state is detected four times in succession, it is determined that a payout motor ball biting error has occurred, and a payout motor ball biting error flag is set.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the driving of the payout motor 289 should be terminated (whether the payout operation for one unit has been completed) (step S522). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the rotation time corresponding to a predetermined number of payouts has elapsed. When the rotation time corresponding to the predetermined number of payouts has elapsed, the payout control CPU 371 stops driving the payout motor 289 (step S523) and sets the lending ball passage waiting time (step S524).

  If it is during the lending ball passage waiting time in step S519, the payout control CPU 371 performs a ball lending count switch check process described later (step S525) and confirms whether or not the lending ball passage waiting time has ended. (Step S526). The rental ball passage waiting time is the time from when the last payout ball is paid out by the payout motor 289 until it passes through the ball lending count switch 301B.

  Upon confirming the end of the lending ball passage waiting time, all lending balls in one unit should have been paid out. Here, the payout control CPU 371 determines the count value of the error detection counter. Confirmation (step S501). The count value of the error detection counter is incremented by one each time the ball lending count switch 301B detects the passage of one game ball. When the count value of the error detection counter is smaller than the number N of balls lent (step S501), a ball lending route error flag is set (step S502). When the ball lending route error flag is set, a correction payout process is executed in an error process described later.

  If the count value of the error detection counter is not smaller than the number of balls lent N, a lending completion signal is output to indicate that the card unit 50 can accept the next ball lending request ( Step S527). That is, the EXS signal is set to a low level (L). Further, the distribution solenoid is turned off (step S528), and the ball lending process flag is turned off (step S529).

  If the count value of the error detection counter is larger than the number of rented balls N (step S503), the excessive loan number error flag is turned on (step S504).

  If the loan command signal is output again within a predetermined period after the EXS signal is set to low level (when the BRQ signal goes high), the ball lending process is continued without turning off the sorting solenoid and the dispensing motor. You may make it do. That is, instead of performing the ball lending process for each predetermined unit (100 yen unit in this example), the ball lending process may be executed continuously.

  The contents of the rental ball number storage are saved by the backup power source of the power supply board 910 for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Accordingly, when the power supply is restored during the predetermined period, the payout control CPU 371 can continue the ball lending process based on the contents of the lending ball number storage.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the ball lending count switch check process executed in steps S521 and S525. The ball lending count switch check process is a process of monitoring the state of the ball lending count switch 301B and subtracting the lending ball number storage.

  In the ball lending count switch check process, the payout control CPU 371 first checks whether or not the ball lending count switch ON waiting flag is set (step S811). If the ball lending count switch ON waiting flag is set, it waits for the ball lending count switch on flag to be turned on (step S812). The ball lending count switch-on flag is set in step S752o in the switch processing shown in FIG. If the timer T11 times out before the ball lending count switch on flag is turned on, the ball lending route error flag is set (steps S817 and S818). When the ball lending count switch 301B is turned on, the timer T11 is stopped (step S813), and the ball lending count switch ON waiting flag is reset (step S814). The timer T11 is a timer for confirming whether or not the ball lending count switch 301B is turned on within a predetermined period.

  When the ball lending count switch 301B is turned on, in order to confirm that the ball lending count switch 301B is turned off, a ball lending count switch OFF waiting flag indicating that the ball lending count switch 301B is waiting is set (step S815). .

  Accordingly, when the ball lending count switch OFF waiting flag is on (step S821), the payout control CPU 371 waits for the ball lending count switch on flag to be turned off (step S824). When the ball lending count switch on flag is turned off, the ball lending count switch off waiting flag is reset (step S825). Then, assuming that one game ball has been paid out, the temporary counting counter is incremented by 1 (step S826). In addition, a ball lending information output processing subroutine for outputting a ball lending number signal is started (step S827). Next, the rented ball number storage is decremented by 1 (step S828). Further, the error detection counter is incremented by 1 (step S829). The temporary counting counter is used to output a ball lending number signal, which will be described later, and the error detection counter is used to detect an excessive lending number error.

  If it is confirmed in step S821 that the ball lending count switch OFF waiting flag is not turned on, the timer T11 is started (step S822), and the ball lending count switch ON waiting flag is set (step S823).

  In step S824, the ball lending count switch on flag is turned on, but the ball lending count switch on flag is turned off when the detection signal of the ball lending count switch 301B is turned off in the switch processing shown in FIG. When it becomes, it is reset (step S752p). If the detection signal of the ball lending count switch 301B is not turned off, a lending ball clogging flag is set (step S752m).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the operation of the ball lending information output processing subroutine (step S827) started when the payout (lending) of one game ball is completed. In the ball lending information output processing subroutine, the payout control CPU 371 first checks whether or not the Tf timer is operating (whether or not the ball lending number signal is on) (step S781). If it is in operation, it is confirmed whether a timeout has occurred (step S782). When time-out occurs, the ball lending number signal is turned off (= 0) (step S783).

  If the Tf timer is not operating, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the temporary counter is a multiple of the number of rented balls N (step S784). The value of the temporary counter is incremented by 1 when one game ball has been paid out. When the value of the temporary counter is a multiple of N, the ball lending number signal is turned on (= 1) (step S785) and the Tf timer is started (step S786).

  As a result of the above processing, when lending for 100 yen is performed, as shown in FIG. 34, the lending number signal is turned on only for the time created by the Tf timer (for example, 0.1 second). The ball lending number signal from the payout control CPU 371 is transmitted to the terminal board 160 in the same manner as the prize ball information signal from the main board 31. Then, it is output from the ball rental terminal of the terminal board 160 to the outside of the gaming machine.

  36 and 37 are flowcharts showing an example of the prize ball control process in step S758. In this example, the maximum number of consecutive payouts is 25, but the maximum value of continuous payouts may be other numbers.

  In the winning ball control process, the payout control CPU 371 first checks whether or not the winning ball is stopped (step S530). If it is stopped, the process is terminated. Whether or not the ball lending is stopped is confirmed by the state of the payout stop / release flag set in the payout stop state setting process shown in FIG.

  If the winning ball is not stopped, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not the lending ball is being paid out (step S531), and if the lending ball is being paid out, the processing is terminated. Whether or not the lending ball is being paid out is determined based on the state of the lending ball processing flag. If the lending ball is not being paid out, it is confirmed whether or not the winning ball payout process has already been started, that is, whether or not the winning ball is being drawn (step S532). If it is during the winning ball, the process proceeds to the processing during the winning ball shown in FIG. Whether or not a prize ball is in progress is determined by the state of a prize ball processing flag to be described later.

  If no winning ball is being paid out, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not the number of winning balls (the number of unpaid prize balls) stored in the total number memory is zero (step S534). If the number of prize balls stored in the total number memory is not 0, the prize ball control CPU 371 turns on a prize ball processing flag (step S535), and whether or not the value of the total number memory is 25 or more. Confirmation is made (step S536). The prize ball processing flag is set in the backup RAM area.

  When the number of prize balls stored in the total number memory is 25 or more, the payout control CPU 371 drives the payout motor 289 to rotate the payout motor 289 until paying out 25 game balls. In order to output 25, the payout operation of 25 is set (step S537). Specifically, the motor rotation time for paying out 25 game balls is set, or the number of output pulses corresponding to the motor rotation time is determined.

  If the number of prize balls stored in the total number memory is not 25 or more, the payout control CPU 371 rotates the payout motor 289 until a game ball corresponding to the number stored in the total number memory is paid out. In order to output a drive signal, setting of the total number dispensing operation is performed (step S538). Specifically, the motor rotation time for paying out the game ball is set, or the number of output pulses corresponding to the motor rotation time is determined. Next, the payout motor 289 is turned on (step S539). Since the distribution solenoid is in the off state, the ball distribution member below the ball dispensing device 97 is set to the prize ball side. Then, the process proceeds to a process during payout of prize balls in the prize ball control process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of a process during a prize ball in the payout control process by the payout control CPU 371. In the processing during the winning ball, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not it is during the waiting time for winning ball passing (step S541). If it is not during the winning ball passage waiting time, the payout motor position sensor 294 is checked (step S542), and a later-described prize ball count switch check process is performed (step S543).

  In the check processing of the motor position sensor in step S542, the payout control CPU 371, for example, every time the payout motor 289 by the stepping motor rotates 8 steps (in this embodiment, 16 steps / 1 game ball payout). The state of the dispensing motor position sensor 294 is checked. When the same state is detected four times in succession, it is determined that a payout motor ball biting error has occurred, and a payout motor ball biting error flag is set.

  Then, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not the driving of the payout motor 289 should be terminated (whether a predetermined number of payout operations of 25 or less than 25 has been completed) (step S544). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the rotation time corresponding to a predetermined number of payouts has elapsed. When the rotation time corresponding to the predetermined number of payouts has elapsed, the payout control CPU 371 stops driving the payout motor 289 (step S545), and sets the award ball passage waiting time (step S546). The award ball passing waiting time is a time from when the last payout ball is paid out by the payout motor 289 until it passes through the prize ball count switch 301A.

  In step S541, if it is during the prize ball passage waiting time, the payout control CPU 371 performs a prize ball count switch check process to be described later (step S547), and confirms whether or not the prize ball passage waiting time has ended. (Step S548). When the prize ball passing waiting time ends, all the prize balls set in step S537 or step S538 have been paid out. Therefore, the payout control CPU 371 turns off the prize ball processing flag (step S549). If the last payout ball does not pass the prize ball count switch 301A before the prize ball passage waiting time elapses, a prize ball path error is determined.

  In this embodiment, the ball lending is prioritized over the prize ball processing according to the determination in step S531, but the prize ball processing may be prioritized over the ball lending.

  The payout control means preferably controls a counter for counting the payout number set in step S537 or S538 in addition to the total number storage. In that case, each time the prize ball count switch 301A is turned on, the counter is incremented by 1 and the count value of the counter is confirmed at the end of the prize ball passage waiting time. If the count value is smaller than the number of payouts set in step S537 or S538, the corrected payout process may be executed. Specifically, the process returns to step S539, and the dispensing motor 289 is turned on again. At that time, the rotation time of the payout motor 289 is set to a time sufficient to pay out the shortage. When the count value is larger than the number of payouts set in step S537 or S538, for example, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred in the prize ball count switch 301A and an error notification may be performed.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the prize ball count switch check process executed in steps S543 and S547. The prize ball count switch check process is a process of monitoring the state of the prize ball count switch 301A and subtracting the total number memory.

  In the prize ball count switch check process, the payout control CPU 371 first checks whether or not the prize ball count switch ON waiting flag is set (step S831). If the prize ball count switch ON waiting flag is set, the process waits for the prize ball count switch on flag to be turned on (step S832). The prize ball count switch-on flag is set in step S752f in the switch process shown in FIG. When the timer T12 times out before the prize ball count switch on flag is turned on, a prize ball path error flag is set (steps S837 and S838). When the prize ball count switch 301A is turned on, the timer T12 is stopped (step S833), and the prize ball count switch ON waiting flag is reset (step S834). The timer T12 is a timer for confirming whether or not the prize ball count switch 301A is turned on within a predetermined period.

  When the prize ball count switch 301A is turned on, in order to confirm that the prize ball count switch 301A is turned off, a prize ball count switch OFF waiting flag indicating that the prize ball count switch 301A is waiting is set (step S835). .

  Accordingly, the payout control CPU 371 waits for the prize ball count switch on flag to turn off (step S844) if the prize ball count switch off wait flag is on (step S841). When the prize ball count switch on flag is turned off, the prize ball count switch OFF waiting flag is reset (step S845). Then, the total number storage is decremented by 1 (step S848).

  If it is confirmed in step S841 that the prize ball count switch OFF waiting flag is not turned on, the timer T12 is started (step S842), and the prize ball count switch ON waiting flag is set (step S843).

  The contents of the total number storage and the rental ball number storage are stored by the backup power source of the power supply board 910 for a predetermined period even if the power of the gaming machine is cut off. Therefore, when the power is restored during the predetermined period, the payout control CPU 371 can continue the payout process based on the contents of the total number memory and the lending ball number memory.

  The payout control CPU 371 manages the number of prize balls instructed from the main board 31 as a total number in the prize ball number storage, but may manage each prize ball number (for example, 15, 10, or 6). Good. For example, a number counter corresponding to the number of winning balls is provided, and when a payout number designation command is received, the number counter corresponding to the number designated by the command is incremented by one. When a prize ball payout corresponding to the number counter is performed, the number counter is decremented by 1 (in this case, a subtraction process is performed in the payout control process). Also in that case, each number counter is formed in the backup RAM area. Therefore, even if the power of the gaming machine is cut off, if the power recovers during a predetermined period, the payout control CPU 371 can continue the prize ball payout process based on the contents of each number counter.

  Next, error processing will be described. FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the type of error and the display of the error display LED 374 (see FIG. 6). 40 and 41 are flowcharts showing an example of the error processing in step S760.

  In this example, in the error process, the payout control CPU 371 displays “0” on the error display LED 374 when the prize ball path error flag is turned on (step S601) (step S602). Further, when the winning ball path error flag is turned off, the display “0” of the error display LED 374 is erased (step S603). The winning ball path error flag is set in step S838 shown in FIG. That is, it is set when the prize ball count switch 301A is not turned on.

  When the ball lending route error flag is turned on (step S604), “1” is displayed on the error display LED 374 (step S605), and the shortage payout process is executed (step S605A). When the ball lending route error flag is turned off, the display “1” of the error display LED 374 is deleted (step S606). The ball lending route error flag is set in step S502 shown in FIG. That is, it is set when the number of payouts based on the detection signal of the ball lending count switch 301B is smaller than the number N of ball lending. It is also set in step S818 shown in FIG. Also at this time, the number of payouts specified by the count value of the error detection counter should not have reached the number N of rented balls.

  In the shortage payout process, the payout control CPU 371 performs control to rotate the payout motor 289 at a low speed, and confirms that a game ball is detected by the ball lending count switch 301B. In this embodiment, at the time of normal payout, one game ball is paid out by rotating the payout motor 289 by the stepping motor for 16 steps (4 ms per step). That is, one game ball is paid out in 64 ms. At the time of low speed rotation, it is rotated at a speed of 800 ms per game ball payout. Then, an interval of about 4 s (rotation stop period) is provided every 800 ms of rotation. When the ball lending count switch 301B detects that the shortage of game balls have been paid out, the payout control CPU 371 resets the ball lending route error flag. Further, since the payout for the number of lent balls is completed, a lending completion signal is output (EXS signal is set to a low level).

  When the winning ball clogging flag is turned on (step S607), “2” is displayed on the error display LED 374 (step S608). Further, when the prize ball clogging flag is turned off, the display “2” of the error display LED 374 is erased (step S609). The winning ball clogging flag is set in step S752d shown in FIG. That is, it is set when the prize ball count switch 301A is not turned off. If the prize ball count switch 301A is not turned off, the prize ball count switch 301A may be disconnected or the ball may be clogged at the prize ball count switch 301A.

  When the lending ball clogging flag is turned on (step S610), “3” is displayed on the error display LED 374 (step S611), and a payout motor low-speed rotation process is performed (step S611A). Further, when the lending ball clogging flag is turned off, the display “3” of the error display LED 374 is deleted (step S612). The lending ball clogging flag is set in step S752m shown in FIG. That is, it is set when the detection signal of the ball lending count switch 301B is not turned off. When the detection signal of the ball lending count switch 301B is not turned off, there are a case where the ball lending count switch 301B is disconnected and a case where a ball clogging occurs in the portion of the ball lending count switch 301B.

  In the payout motor low speed rotation process, the payout motor control similar to the above shortage payout process is performed. Then, when the detection signal of the ball lending count switch 301B is turned off, the lending ball clogging flag is reset.

  If the payout motor tooth biting error flag is on (step S613), “4” is displayed on the error display LED 374 (step S614), and the payout motor reverse rotation / forward rotation processing is performed (step S614A). When the payout motor tooth biting error flag is turned off, the display “4” of the error display LED 374 is erased (step S615). The payout motor tooth biting error flag is set in step S520 shown in FIG. 32 or step S542 shown in FIG.

  In the payout motor reverse rotation / forward rotation processing, the payout control CPU 371 repeatedly performs a series of forward / stop / reverse operations of the payout motor 289. For example, 134 ms (33 steps) forward rotation / 50 ms stop / 32 ms (4 steps) reverse rotation is repeated 8 times. Then, when a change occurs in the state of the motor position sensor, the payout motor tooth biting error flag is reset.

  When the VL OFF detection flag is set (step S621), “5” is displayed on the error display LED 374 (step S622). When the VL OFF detection flag is reset, the display “5” of the error display LED 374 is erased (step S623). The VL off detection flag is set in step S755e shown in FIG.

  When communication with the card unit 50 is executed at an irregular timing (step S624), “6” is displayed on the error display LED 374, assuming that a prepaid card unit communication error has occurred (step S625). Further, when such an error is resolved, the display “6” of the error display LED 374 is erased (step S626).

  When the payout is stopped (step S627), “7” is displayed on the error display LED 374 (step S628). When the payout stop state is canceled, the display “7” of the error display LED 374 is erased (step S629). The payout stop state is a state where the payout stop state is set in step S753c in FIG. That is, it is a state after the game control means is notified of the payout prohibition by the payout prohibition state designation command.

  Further, when the excessive loan number error flag is set (step S630), “8” is displayed on the error display LED 374 (step S631). Further, when the excessive loan error flag is reset, the display “8” of the error display LED 374 is deleted (step S632). The excessive loan number error flag is set in step S502 shown in FIG.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the taxation information setting switch 180, and the payout control means mounted on the payout control board 37 sets the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180. Accordingly, the number N of rental balls per unit fee is determined. That is, a communication means that can communicate with the card unit 50 that performs control for lending a player the gaming value using the valuable value specified by the recording information recorded on the recording medium (payout in this embodiment) Information relating to the taxing rate of the gaming value lent to the player, and the renting means (the ball payout device 97 in this embodiment) that lends the gaming value to the player. Tax information setting means (tax information setting switch 180 in this embodiment), tax information display means (tax information display 158 in this embodiment) for displaying information on the tax rate, tax information setting Based on the setting value of the means, the lending corresponding to the information relating to the valuable value received from the gaming device by the communication means (in this embodiment, information by the BRQ signal). The amount of game value (in this embodiment, the number of rented balls N) is determined, and the determining means for determining the display contents of the taxation information display means (in this embodiment, realized as part of the payout control means) ) And the lending means can lend the game value of the amount determined by the determining means. Therefore, even if the taxing rate for the rental of game balls is changed, it is possible to respond without changing the configuration of the card unit 50. In addition, since the taxing information display 158 is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player can immediately recognize how much taxing is available for the rented game balls. Since the display on the taxation information display 158 is also controlled by the payout control means mounted on the payout control board 37, there is no need to change the configuration of the card unit 50.

  The valuable value specified by the recording information recorded on the recording medium is not limited to the remaining amount recorded on the prepaid card or the like, but is stored in the management device that manages the valuable value belonging to the player. It may be a valuable value. In that case, the valuable value is specified by transmitting record information (ID or the like) for specifying a player recorded on a recording medium such as a magnetic card or an IC card from a card reader or the like to the management device. . In addition, recording information (ID, etc.) for identifying a player recorded on the recording medium and recording information indicating the valuable value possessed by the player are transmitted to the management device. The present invention can also be applied when the valuable value is specified by.

  In the above embodiment, the taxation information setting switch 180 is provided on the payout control board 37. However, when an interface board is installed between the payout control board 37 and the card unit 50, the taxi information setting switch 180 is provided on the interface board. A taxation information setting switch 180 may be provided. In that case, a signal from the taxation information setting switch 180 is input to the payout control board 37 via a cable. The signal from the taxation information setting switch 180 is, for example, a 6-bit signal as in the case of the above embodiment. The tax information setting switch 180 may be provided on the interface board as in the case of the embodiment described later.

  Further, the taxation information setting switch 180 may be provided on another board provided in the gaming machine other than the interface board or a board dedicated to the taxation information setting switch 180, or a single board on which the taxation information setting switch 180 is mounted. You may make it install. In that case, a signal from the taxation information setting switch 180 is input to the payout control board 37 via a cable. The signal from the taxation information setting switch 180 is, for example, a 6-bit signal as in the case of the above embodiment. The taxation information setting switch 180 may be provided on another board provided in the gaming machine other than the interface board or a board dedicated to the taxation information setting switch 180 as in the case of the embodiment described later.

  Further, when the tax information setting switch 180 is provided on the main board 31, a signal from the tax information setting switch 180 may be input to the payout control board 37 as one payout control command. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a command form of a payout control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the payout control board 37. In this embodiment, the command data of the payout control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always “0”. In this way, the payout control command is composed of a plurality of command data and can be distinguished from each other by the first bit. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 42 is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 43, the payout control command includes 8-bit control signals CD0 to CD7 (command data) and an INT signal (capture signal). The payout control means detects that the INT signal has risen, and starts taking in 1-byte data by interrupt processing.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the payout control command. In the example shown in FIG. 44, the command FF00 (H) with MODE = FF (H) and EXT = 00 (H) is a payout control command (payout permission state designation command) for instructing that payout is possible. is there. A command FF01 (H) with MODE = FF (H) and EXT = 01 (H) is a payout control command (payout prohibition state designation command) for instructing that payout should be stopped. A command F0XX (H) with MODE = F0 (H) is a payout control command for designating the number of winning balls. “XX”, which is EXT, indicates the number of payouts.

  When the payout control means receives the payout control command of FF01 (H) from the game control means of the main board 31, the payout payout and ball lending are stopped, and when the payout control command of FF00 (H) is received, the payout ball payout And you can rent a ball. When a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls is received, prize ball payout control is performed according to the number designated by the received command.

  A command F1XX (H) of MODE = F1 (H) is a payout control command for designating the number N of rented balls. “XX”, which is EXT, indicates the number N of rented balls. Here, it is assumed that the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is the number of rented balls per unit fee (excluding taxable amount). The game control means of the main board 31 is, for example, a payout control command for designating the number of rented balls per unit charge (number of rented balls) to the payout control board 37 at the start of power supply to the gaming machine. Send. In the payout control means, the number of lent balls N is stored in the RAM, and the payout control means executes the lent out control based on the number of rented balls N as in the above embodiment. In place of the number N of rented balls, the taxing rate or the number of game balls per unit charge may be transmitted to the payout control board 37 as a payout control command.

  The payout control command is transmitted only once so that the payout control means can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the INT signal changes. In this example, “recognizable to be transmitted only once” corresponds to each of the first and second bytes of command data. Thus, the INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the above embodiment, the tax information setting switch 180 and the tax information display 158 are provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the tax information setting switch 180 and the tax information display 158 are provided in the card unit 50. May be. FIG. 44 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the card unit 50 in the case where the taxation information setting switch 180 and the taxation information display 158 are provided in the card unit 50 together with the components related to ball lending in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The taxation information setting switch 180 can be configured as shown in FIG. 20, for example. In addition, the taxing information setting switch 180 is set with a taxing rate such as a consumption tax rate. Further, the taxation information display unit 158 performs a display as exemplified in FIG. When the power is turned on, the card unit controller 160 of the card unit 50 inputs the set value of the tax information setting switch 180 and causes the tax information display 158 to display a number corresponding to the set value.

  The configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be the same as the configuration of the conventional pachinko gaming machine 1 except for the configuration of the frequency display 157. Specifically, the main board 31 and the like are configured as shown in FIG. 5, and the payout control board 37 is shown in FIG. 6 except for the part that controls the taxation information setting switch 180 and the taxation information display 158. It is configured as follows. Accordingly, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the number of rented balls N based on the signal from the taxation information setting switch 180 as in the above-described embodiment (embodiment 1) and displays the taxation information display 158. There is no need for control.

  In this embodiment, the frequency display 157 can display a 4-digit numerical value. In the above embodiment, the frequency (the quotient when the amount balance recorded on the card is divided by the unit charge) is displayed on the frequency display 157, but in this embodiment, the amount balance itself is displayed. indicate. Therefore, in this embodiment, the balance display 157 is called. The balance indicator 157 is composed of, for example, four 7-segment LEDs. Of course, not only the 7-segment LED but also other types of displays may be used.

  46 to 48 are flowcharts showing a part of the card unit control processing executed by the card unit control microcomputer in the card unit controller 50. The card unit control microcomputer first reads the set value of the money amount setting switch provided in the vicinity of the ball lending switch 181 of the gaming machine (step S400). Then, the usable lamp 151 is turned on (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not a card acceptance signal is output from the card reader / writer (card R / W) 161 (step S402). When the card is inserted, the card R / W 161 outputs a card acceptance signal.

  If the card abnormality signal is output before the card acceptance signal is output (step S403), control is performed to make the usable lamp 151 blinking (step S404). When the card acceptance signal is output, a ball lending permission display signal is output to the gaming machine in order to light the ball lending permission lamp 152 provided in the vicinity of the ball lending switch 181 of the gaming machine (step S405). . Then, the balance recorded on the card is read via the card R / W 161 and stored in the buffer (step S406). The buffer is formed in a RAM provided in the card unit control unit 150. If the card acceptance signal is output after blinking the usable lamp 151 in step S404 (step S402), the usable lamp 151 is returned to the lighting state. Moreover, when a card abnormality signal is output, you may notify that.

  Next, the contents of the buffer, that is, the balance is displayed on the balance display 157 (step S407). When it is detected that the ball lending switch 181 is pressed and a ball lending switch signal is output (step S408), it is confirmed whether or not the balance is equal to or greater than (amount setting switch setting value × (1 + tax rate)) (step S408). S414). If the balance is equal to or greater than (amount setting switch setting value × (1 + taxing rate)), (the amount setting switch setting value × (1 + taxing rate)) is set as the rent amount (step S415). If the balance is less than (amount setting switch setting value x (1 + taxing rate)), the number of balls that can be rented is an integer multiple of (unit fee x (1 + taxing rate)) and less than the balance An amount is set (step S416).

  For example, if the balance is 1700 yen and the setting value of the money amount setting switch is 500 yen, 515 yen is set as the rented amount (in the case of a tax rate of 5%). If the balance is 155 yen and the setting value of the money amount setting switch is 500 yen, 105 yen is set as the rented amount (in the case of a unit charge of 100 yen at a tax rate of 5%). If the balance is less than [unit charge × (1+ (tax rate))] (less than 105 yen for a unit charge of 100 yen at a tax rate of 5%), the process proceeds to step S410. In this case, the card is ejected in step S411, but it is preferable to perform some kind of notification process in order to notify the player that there is a balance of the card. For example, the usable lamp 151 is blinked, or the balance display 157 is blinked.

  Note that the amount of rented balls corresponds to the fee of game balls lent out in the subsequent processing, and is stored in an area formed in a RAM provided in the card unit control unit 150.

  If it is detected that the return switch 182 is pressed and the return signal is output before the ball lending switch signal is output (step S409), the card unit control microcomputer turns off the ball lending enable lamp 152 ( In step S410, the contents of the buffer are written to the card via the card R / W 161, and a card discharge command is issued to the card R / W 161 (step S411). Then, control goes to a step S447.

  After setting the rent amount, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a lending request signal. That is, the BRDY signal is set to a high level (H) (step S417). After a delay time of T0 (see FIG. 19, for example, 30 to 50 ms) (step S418), the ball lendable lamp 152 is turned off (step S419), and a lending command signal is output. That is, the BRQ signal is set to a high level (step S420). Next, the timer T1 is set (step S421), and it waits for a lending possible signal to be output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (EXS signal becomes high level (H)) (step S422). When the lending possible signal is output, after a delay time of T2 (see FIG. 19, for example, 30 to 50 ms) (step S426A), a lending confirmation signal is output. That is, the BRQ signal is set to a low level (L) (step S426).

  If the timer T1 times out before the loanable signal is output from the pachinko machine 1 (step S423), the output of the loan command signal is canceled (the BRQ signal is set to L) (step S424), and the rent amount is cleared. Then (step S425), the process returns to step S408. For example, a value of 10 ms to 10 s is set as the value of the timer T1 for monitoring the output of the loanable signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 in order to deal with a plurality of types of pachinko gaming machines 1 with different payout control methods. can do. In addition, when the EXS signal does not become high level and the timer T1 times out, it may be notified that the EXS signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 has not become high level.

  When a lending possible signal is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a lending confirmation signal is output, the timer T3 is set (step S427), and a lending completion signal is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (EXS signal becomes low level) ) (Step S428). If the timer T3 times out before the loan completion signal is output (step S429), the process proceeds to step S410. If the EXS signal does not become low level and the timer T3 times out, it may be notified that the EXS signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 has not become low level.

  When a loan completion signal is output from the pachinko machine 1, balance calculation processing is executed (step S431), and a unit charge including a taxable amount, that is, [unit charge × (1+ (tax rate))] is subtracted from the amount of rented balls. (Step S432). Sales information is output to a management device such as a hall computer (step S433).

  Until the loan completion signal is output, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the payout control means mounted on the payout control board 37 performs the payout control process in the same manner as in the first embodiment (FIGS. 31 and 32). reference). However, in this embodiment, in step S515, a fixed value (for example, “25”) is set in the lending ball number storage. Further, in the determinations in steps S501 and S503, the count value of the error detection counter is compared with a fixed value (eg, “25”). When the payout control means completes the payout control of one unit (for example, “25” in this embodiment), the lending completion signal is output (EXS signal is set to the low level).

  For example, a value of 200 ms to 10 s is set as the value of the timer T3 for monitoring the output of the loan completion signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 in order to deal with a plurality of types of pachinko gaming machines 1 with different payout control methods. can do.

  Next, the card unit control microcomputer checks whether or not the rent amount has become 0 (step S441). If not 0, the process returns to step S419. Note that the time from the detection of the low level of the EXS signal in step S428 to the return to step S419 until the BRQ signal is set to the high level again in step S420 is T4 (see FIG. 19, MAX 150 ms). If the rent amount is 0, after a TE delay time (see FIG. 19) is set (step S442), a lending request end signal is output. That is, the BRDY signal is set to a low level (step S443).

  If the content of the buffer is not less than [unit charge × (1+ (tax rate))] (step S444), the ball lending lamp 152 is turned on (step S445), and the process returns to step S408.

  When the buffer content is less than [unit charge × (1+ (tax rate))], the buffer content is written to the card via the card R / W 161 and a card discharge command is issued to the card R / W 161. (Step S446). Then, the timer T6 is set (step S447), and a process completion signal from the card R / W 161 is awaited (step S448). When the timer T6 times out before the processing completion signal is output (step S449), the usable lamp 151 is blinked (step S450), and for example, the balance display 157 is controlled to display an error. (Step S451). If the processing completion signal is output before the timer T6 times out, the process returns to step S401.

  When the contents of the buffer are less than [unit charge × (1+ (tax rate))] but not 0 (step S446), to inform the player that there is a card balance. In addition, it is preferable to perform some notification process. For example, the usable lamp 151 is blinked, or the balance display 157 is blinked.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the balance subtraction process in step S431. In the balance subtraction process, the card unit control microcomputer reads the set value (taxation rate) of the taxation information setting switch 180 (step S461). Although the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is stored in the RAM, if the stored value does not match the value read in step S461 (step S462), for example, a balance indicator An error is displayed in 157 (for example, “E” is displayed) (step S463). In this manner, if the error notification is made when the stored value and the read value are different, it is possible to easily recognize that the setting of the taxation information setting switch 180 has been changed.

  Next, the card unit control microcomputer calculates a unit charge (100 yen in this example) × (1 + reading value) (step S464). When the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is “5” indicating 5%, the read value in the calculation is 0.05. Then, the calculation result in step S464 is subtracted from the buffer storing the balance recorded on the card (step S465). Then, the content of the buffer, that is, the balance obtained by subtracting the unit charge + taxable amount is displayed on the balance display 157 (step S466). In this embodiment, the processing of steps S461 to S464 is executed every time communication with the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, but the processing of steps S461 to S464 is configured to be executed once when the power is turned on, for example. May be.

  In this embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the payout control CPU 371 executes the main process as shown in FIG. Compared to the case of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, it can be seen that the number of rents determination process in step S714 is not executed and the DG process in step S761 is not executed. In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 always pays out a fixed number of lending of one unit of game balls as in the conventional case, and the taxation information display 158 is the same as in the first embodiment. This is because it is controlled by the card unit 50, unlike the case of FIG.

  In this embodiment, there is a possibility that the balance recorded on the card is not in units of 100 yen but in units of 1 yen (when the unit of lending is 100 yen). For example, when subtracting 500 yen + 5% taxable amount from a card with a balance of 3000 yen, the balance will be 2475 yen. However, in this embodiment, since the balance display 157 capable of displaying four digits is provided, the player can know the exact balance of the card.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the taxation information setting switch 180, and the card unit control unit 160 mounted on the card unit 50 sets the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180. Depending on, the balance subtraction value (including tax) recorded on the card is determined. That is, it is connectable to a gaming machine in which a game is played using the gaming value borrowed by the player, and is specified by record information (balance in this embodiment) recorded on a card as a recording medium. In the card unit 50 as a gaming device that performs control for lending gaming value to a player using a value (for example, a value corresponding to 100 yen), it is specified by recorded information recorded on a recording medium. Information relating to the tax rate for the gaming value rented to the player and the communication means (in this embodiment, realized by the card unit control unit 160) capable of transmitting information based on the valuable value to the gaming machine The tax information setting means (in this embodiment, the tax information setting switch 180) that can be set and the setting value of the tax information setting means are sent to the gaming machine. (In this embodiment, it has been realized in the card unit controller 160) determining means for determining the information based on the valuable resource for and a. Therefore, even if the taxing rate for gaming ball lending is changed, it is possible to cope without changing the configuration of the gaming machine. In addition, since the taxing information display 158 is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player can immediately recognize how much taxing is available for the rented game balls. Since the display of the taxation information display 158 is also controlled by the card unit controller 160 mounted on the card unit 50, it is not necessary to change the configuration of the gaming machine. For gaming machines that are not equipped with a 4-digit balance display 157, only the balance display 157 needs to be changed.

  In this embodiment, a fraction less than one unit amount is generated in the balance recorded on the card. However, it is only necessary to install a settlement machine at the amusement store and settle the fraction with the settlement machine.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the above embodiments, the signal format transmitted and received between the card unit 50 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the same as the conventional signal format. However, the signal format may be changed from the conventional one so that more detailed information may be sent from the card unit 50 to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 51 is a timing chart showing an example of a signal format in which a signal that can specify the number of rented balls can be sent from the card unit 50 to the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the example shown in FIG. 51, a BRQ2 signal (one lending request signal) instructing one lending of a gaming machine, and an EXS2 signal (response) that the pachinko gaming machine 1 transmits to the card unit 50 in response to the BRQ2 signal. Signal) is added to the conventional signal.

  FIG. 52 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the card unit 50 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment. In this embodiment, processing related to transmission / reception of BRQ2 signal and EXS2 signal is added in the card unit 50 to the configuration of Embodiment 2 (see FIG. 45), and transmission / reception of BRQ2 signal and EXS2 signal in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. Processing related to is added.

  The configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the same as the configuration of the second embodiment (see FIG. 45). That is, as in the case of the second embodiment, the main board 31 and the like are configured as shown in FIG. 5, and the payout control board 37 has a portion for controlling the taxation information setting switch 180 and the taxation information display 158. Except for this, it is configured as shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the payout control means in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment and the operation of the card unit control unit 160 in the card unit 50 will be described. Note that the main process executed by the payout control means is the same as that in the second embodiment shown in FIG. However, the specific contents of the ball lending control process (step S756) are different from those in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, in the ball lending control process, the process as shown in FIGS. 53 and 54 and the process shown in FIG. 32 are performed. The main process executed by the game control means is the same as in the first and second embodiments (see FIG. 10).

  In the ball lending control process, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not the ball lending is stopped (step S510). If it is stopped, the process is terminated. Whether or not the ball lending is stopped is confirmed by the state of the payout stop / release flag set in the payout stop state setting process shown in FIG.

  If the ball lending is not stopped, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not the lending ball is being paid out (step S511). If the ball lending is being paid out, the process proceeds to the ball lending process shown in FIG. To do. Whether or not the lending ball is being paid out is determined by the state of a ball lending process flag which will be described later. If the ball lending is not paid out, it is checked whether or not the ball lending request acceptance flag is on (step S560). The ball lending request acceptance flag is set when it is detected that the lending command signal from the card unit 50 has been output (the BRQ signal has become high level). If the ball lending request acceptance flag is on, the process proceeds to step S562. If the ball lending request acceptance flag is not turned on, it is confirmed whether or not a prize ball is being paid out (step S512). Whether or not a prize ball is being paid out is determined based on a state of a prize ball processing flag to be described later.

  If neither the lending ball payout nor the prize ball payout is found, the payout control CPU 371 checks whether or not a lending command signal is output from the card unit 50 (step S513). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the BRQ signal has become high level. If the BRQ signal is at a high level, the ball lending request acceptance flag is turned on (step S561), and a lending possible signal is output. That is, the EXS signal is set to a high level (step S516).

  In step S562, when the BRQ2 signal is turned on (step S562), the payout control CPU 371 turns the EXS2 signal on (step S563). When the BRQ2 signal is turned off (step S564), the EXS2 signal is turned off (step S565), and the count value of the scheduled payout number counter (N) is incremented by 1 (step S566). Note that the count value of the payout scheduled number counter (N) when the BRQ signal becomes a low level corresponds to the number of rented balls of one unit.

  In step S562, when it is detected that the BRQ signal becomes low level while waiting for the BRQ2 signal to be turned on, the payout control CPU 371 sets a ball lending process in progress flag (step S568). The count value of the scheduled payout counter (N) is set in the rented ball number storage in the backup RAM area (step S569). Then, the payout control CPU 371 drives the sorting solenoid 310 to set the ball sorting member 311 below the ball payout device 97 to the ball lending side (step S570). Furthermore, the payout control CPU 371 sets the motor rotation time for paying out the number N of game balls, or determines the number of output pulses corresponding to the motor rotation time. Then, the payout motor 289 is turned on (step S571), and the process proceeds to the ball lending process shown in FIG. Note that the ball lending request acceptance flag is reset when the ball lending processing flag is set.

  By the control as described above, the payout control means can determine the number of rented balls of one unit (for example, 100 yen) corresponding to the number of BRQ2 signals received from the card unit 50. When the BRQ signal is turned off, it means that the number of rented balls N is finally determined, and game ball payout control is started.

  Note that timer monitoring is performed when monitoring that the BRQ2 signal is turned off in step S564. That is, if the BRQ2 signal does not turn off within a predetermined time, a prepaid card unit communication error is assumed. In step S562 and step S567, timer monitoring is performed when monitoring that the BRQ2 signal is turned on in a state where the BRQ signal does not become low level. That is, if the BRQ signal is not turned on within a predetermined time while the BRQ signal is not at a low level, a prepaid card unit communication error is assumed. In this way, the payout control means also monitors a signal that can specify the number of rented balls from the card unit 50, and notifies an error when it detects that an abnormality has occurred.

  55 and 56 are flowcharts showing a part of the card unit control process executed by the card unit control microcomputer in the card unit control unit 50 according to the third embodiment. The process shown in FIGS. 55 and 56 is executed in place of the process shown in FIG. 47 in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 46 to 48 which are the processes in the second embodiment. That is, in this embodiment, the process shown in FIG. 46, the process shown in FIGS. 55 and 56, and the process shown in FIG. 48 are executed.

  When the process of step S418 shown in FIG. 46 is executed, the card unit control microcomputer turns off the ball lending available lamp 152 (step S419) and outputs a lending command signal as shown in FIG. . That is, the BRQ signal is set to a high level (step S420). Next, the timer T1 is set (step S421), and it waits for a lending possible signal to be output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (EXS signal becomes high level (H)) (step S422).

  If the timer T1 times out before the loanable signal is output from the pachinko machine 1 (step S423), the output of the loan command signal is canceled (the BRQ signal is set to L) (step S424), and the rent amount is cleared. Then (step S425), the process returns to step S408. For example, a value of 10 ms to 10 s is set as the value of the timer T1 for monitoring the output of the loanable signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 in order to deal with a plurality of types of pachinko gaming machines 1 with different payout control methods. can do.

  When the lending possible signal is output, the BRQ2 signal is turned on (step S471), and when the EX2 signal is turned on (step S472), the BRQ2 signal is turned off (step S473). When the EXS2 signal is turned off (step S474), the count value of the transmission number counter is incremented by 1 (step S475).

  The processes in steps S471 to S475 are continuously executed until the count value of the number-of-transmission counter matches the number of rented balls N. When the count value of the number-of-sending counter matches the number of balls lent (step S476), a loan confirmation signal is output. That is, the BRQ signal is set to a low level (L) (step S426). Note that the card unit control unit 160 preliminarily determines the rent amount N (for example, when the power is turned on). As a method of determination, the number of rental balls N may be a number (for example, 24 pieces / 100 yen) in consideration of taxable amount (specified by the taxable information setting switch 180), for example, but the taxable amount is not considered. It can also be a number (for example, 25 pieces / 100 yen).

  When a lending possible signal is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a lending confirmation signal is output, the timer T3 is set (step S427), and a lending completion signal is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (EXS signal becomes low level) ) (Step S428). If the timer T3 times out before the loan completion signal is output (step S429), the process proceeds to step S410.

  When a loan completion signal is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1, a balance calculation process is executed (step S431), and the number (for example, 24 pieces / 100 yen) in consideration of the taxable amount is notified to the pachinko gaming machine 1 If so, the unit charge (for example, 100 yen) is subtracted (step S432). In addition, when the number corresponding to the unit fee not including the taxable amount (for example, 25 pieces / 100 yen) is notified to the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the number N of rental balls, the unit fee including the taxable amount from the amount of the rental ball, [Unit charge x (1+ (tax rate))] is subtracted. Then, the sales information is output to a management device such as a hall computer (step S433).

  As described above, the number of rented balls N based on the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is determined, and information indicating the number of lent balls N is transmitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the case where the balance subtraction process in step S434 is configured to subtract the amount including taxable amount from the card (the number corresponding to the unit fee not including taxable amount as the number of rental balls N (for example, 25 pieces / 100 yen)) Is notified to the pachinko gaming machine 1), the process is executed as shown in FIG. When it is configured to subtract the amount of unit charge (for example, 100 yen) from the card (the number of rented balls N is notified to the pachinko machine 1 of the number that considers the taxable amount (for example, 24 pieces / 100 yen)) Case) is a process of subtracting the unit charge (for example, 100 yen) from the card, as in the conventional case.

  In this embodiment, the card unit 50 transmits a signal capable of specifying the number of rented balls of one unit to the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a pulse signal (1 pulse / 1 piece), but uses other signal formats. May be. For example, data indicating the number of rented balls (for example, data indicating 24 or data indicating 25) or data indicating a unit charge (for example, data indicating 100 yen) may be transmitted. At that time, it may be transmitted as a serial signal or a parallel signal. Further, a signal that can specify the unit fee may be transmitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a pulse signal (for example, 1 pulse / 10 yen). Further, in this embodiment, the taxation information display 158 is installed in the card unit 50, but may be installed in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this embodiment, as in the case of the second embodiment, it is not necessary to change the hardware in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and only a part of the software of the conventional pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, so that the tax on the rental ball is taxed. It is possible to easily cope with a change in rate.

  In the third embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided with an equivalent to the taxation information setting switch 180. In such a case, the tax information recognized by the payout control means is configured to notify an error when the tax information transmitted from the card unit 50 is inconsistent with the information indicating the number of rental balls in consideration of the tax rate. can do. Further, the set value of the switch is transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the card unit 50, and the set value of the taxation information setting switch 180 matches the set value transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the card unit 50. If not, an error notification may be performed, and conversely, the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is transmitted from the card unit 50 to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 Error notification may be performed when the set value transmitted from the card unit 50 does not match.

  That is, the communication means in the card unit 50 can receive information on the tax rate from the gaming machine, and the tax rate contradiction between the information on the tax rate received by the communication means and the setting of the own tax information setting means. It can be configured to determine whether there is. In that case, even if the setting value of the taxation information setting means is illegally changed, this can be easily recognized. Conversely, the communication means in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can receive information on the tax rate from the gaming device, and taxation is performed between the information on the tax rate received by the communication means and the setting of the own tax information setting means. It can also be configured to determine whether there is a rate conflict. Even in this case, even if the setting value of the taxation information setting means is changed illegally, this can be easily recognized.

  Further, when the taxation information setting switch 180 is installed in either the card unit 50 or the pachinko gaming machine 1, the setting value of the taxation information setting switch 180 is transmitted from one to the other at the start of power supply. It may be. Even in such a configuration, when the taxation information recognized by the payout control means is inconsistent with the information indicating the number of rented balls transmitted from the card unit 50, an error notification may be performed. it can.

  Further, the card unit 50 is configured to transmit a signal that can specify the number of rented balls of one unit from the card unit 50, and the number of lentable balls N in consideration of the taxation rate is determined on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side. May be. FIG. 57 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the card unit 50 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 (modified example of the third embodiment) when determining the number N of rented balls considering the taxation rate on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side. . As shown in FIG. 57, in this case, the taxation information setting switch 180 and the taxation information display 158 are installed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The frequency indicator 157 only needs to be able to display two digits.

  In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the main process executed by the game control means and the main process executed by the payout control means are the same as those in the first embodiment (see FIGS. 10 and 16). That is, in the main process executed by the payout control means, the number of rented balls determination process (step S714) is executed, and the DG process (step S761) for display control of the taxation information display unit 158 is executed.

  The hardware configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment. That is, as in the case of the first embodiment, the main board 31 and the like are configured as shown in FIG. 5, and the payout control board 37 is configured as shown in FIG.

  The ball lending control process executed by the payout control unit is the same as that in the above example of the third embodiment (see FIGS. 53, 54, and 32). In this case, as shown in FIG. The process of step S566A is added. That is, if the count value of the scheduled payout number counter (N) has reached the number of rented balls determined in step S714 (see FIG. 16), the scheduled payout number counter (N) is not counted up.

  As a result, even if a signal indicating the number of lent balls of “25”, for example, is transmitted from the card unit 50, if the number of lent balls N taking into consideration the taxing rate is “24”, the count of the scheduled payout counter (N) The value stays at “24”.

  Note that timer monitoring is performed when monitoring that the BRQ2 signal is turned off in step S564. That is, if the BRQ2 signal does not turn off within a predetermined time, a prepaid card unit communication error is assumed. Further, when monitoring that the BRQ2 signal is turned on in step S562 and step S567, timer monitoring is performed. That is, if the BRQ signal is not turned off and the BRQ2 signal is not turned on within a predetermined time, a prepaid card unit communication error is assumed. In this way, the payout control means can also monitor the signal that can specify the number of rented balls from the card unit 50, and can notify an error when it detects that an abnormality has occurred.

  The payout control means has a counter that counts the number of times the BRQ2 signal is turned on in addition to the payout number counter (N), and the count value of the counter is a predetermined value (for example, “25”). An error notification may be performed when the number exceeds.

  According to the modification of the third embodiment, if the card unit 50 is configured such that a signal indicating the fixed number of rented balls is transmitted from the card unit 50, even if the tax rate is changed, the card unit There is no need to change 50.

  In the third embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the signal that can specify the number of rented balls from the card unit 50 (in the case of the third embodiment, the BRQ2 signal and the ESX signal), as in the conventional case. In addition, it may be configured to be able to switch between control that does not handle a signal that can specify the number of rented balls from the card unit 50. For example, a changeover switch is provided on the payout control board 37 or the like, and the payout control means executes any control according to the setting state of the changeover switch. With such a configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be connected to the card unit 50 corresponding to the change of the taxing rate, and can also be connected to the card unit 50 corresponding to the change of the taxing rate. It is. For such a changeover switch, a changeover switch cover is provided so that the changeover switch cannot be easily operated, and the cover can be locked, or an operation history can be recorded using a fixing portion as illustrated in FIG. It is preferable to be able to grasp.

  In addition, for the card unit 50, control that handles a signal that can specify the number of lent balls (BRQ2 signal and ESX signal in the case of Embodiment 3), and a signal that can specify the number of lent balls as in the conventional case. It may be configured to be able to switch between control that does not handle. In this case, a changeover switch may be provided in the card unit 50, but the card unit 50 may be changed over by inserting a management card into the card unit 50 and recognizing the management card. When a change-over switch is provided, a change-over switch cover is provided so that it cannot be easily operated, and the cover can be locked, or the operation history can be grasped using a fixing portion as illustrated in FIG. It is preferable to make it.

  Further, instead of providing the tax information setting switch 180 in the card unit 50, a card for management is inserted into the card unit 50 without providing the tax information setting switch 180, and the card unit control unit 160 performs the management. The information regarding the tax rate may be changed by recognizing the recorded contents of the card. In this case, the taxation information setting means is realized by the card reader / writer 161 and the card unit controller 160 in the card unit 50. Further, instead of providing the taxing information setting switch 180 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the card unit 50, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the card unit 50 does not have the taxing information setting switch 180, and the payout control means or A connection means capable of inputting information to the card unit controller 160 is provided, an external terminal capable of outputting information on the taxation rate is connected to the connection means, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the card unit 50 is taxed from the external terminal. You may comprise so that the information regarding a rate may be given.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, a gaming machine in which a game is played using the gaming value borrowed by the player, and the recording information that is connectable to the gaming machine and recorded on the recording medium are specified. Card unit 50 as a gaming device that performs control for lending gaming value to a player using valuable value that can be set, and information on the tax rate for gaming value lent to the player can be set Taxation information setting means (taxation information setting switch 180 in this embodiment) is provided, and the gaming device sends information for each minimum unit of gaming value (information in this embodiment by the BRQ2 signal) to the gaming machine. Communication means (implemented by the card unit control unit 160 in this embodiment), and the gaming machine can receive information for each minimum unit of gaming value from the gaming device. A communication means (implemented by a payout control means in this embodiment) and a lending means (a ball payout device 97 in this embodiment) that lends a game value to the player, taxation information setting means Based on the set value, it is possible to determine the amount of rented game value (number of rented balls) corresponding to the information on the valuable value specified by the recorded information recorded on the card as the recording medium. A gaming machine system is realized.

  In this embodiment (Embodiment 3), the BRQ2 signal that can specify the number of rented balls is used as the signal that can specify the loan game value from the card unit 50 to the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the loan game value May be used as a signal that can specify the amount corresponding to the rented game value. In that case, the payout control means of the pachinko gaming machine 1 pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the amount corresponding to the rented game value, or pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the amount obtained by subtracting the taxable rate. (When a taxation information setting switch 180 is provided).

  In each of the above embodiments, since the RAM in the payout control unit is backed up by power, even if power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, if it is restored within a predetermined period (backup power backup period), The payout control means can continue the ball lending control based on the stored lending ball number memory. As for the above-mentioned number N of rented balls and the scheduled payout number counter, if the power supply is stopped and recovered within a predetermined period, the payout control means continues control based on those stored values. be able to.

  In each of the above embodiments, a prepaid card is used as an example of a recording medium. However, other recording media such as an IC card may be used. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied even when a recording medium capable of recording the game value acquired by the player is used as the recording medium.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 of each of the above embodiments mainly has a predetermined game value when the stop symbol of the special symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9 based on the start winning is a combination of the predetermined symbols. The first type pachinko gaming machine that can be given to a player, but if there is a winning in a predetermined area of an electric accessory that is released based on a start winning, a second gaming value can be given to the player When a winning is given to a predetermined electric game that is released when a stop symbol of a symbol variably displayed based on a seed pachinko gaming machine or a start winning combination becomes a predetermined symbol combination, a predetermined right is generated or continued. Even if it is a seed pachinko gaming machine, the present invention can be applied if it can be connected to a gaming device such as a card unit.

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines whose gaming value is a game ball, and the present invention is applied to slot machines whose gaming value is coins, medals, etc., as long as they can be connected to gaming devices such as card units. it can. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine configured such that a score is added according to a winning.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the following gaming machines or gaming devices are disclosed.

(1) A gaming machine provided with taxation information display means (for example, taxation information display 158) for displaying information on the taxation rate based on the setting of taxation information setting means.
According to such a structure, the information regarding a taxation rate can be specified outside.

(2) The communication means transmits a lending preparation signal (for example, a PRDY signal) indicating that the gaming value can be lent by the lending means to the gaming device, and indicates that there has been a lending request from the player. In response to receiving a lending command signal (for example, a high level of the BRQ signal) from the gaming device after receiving a lending request signal (for example, a high level of the BRDY signal) from the gaming device. A loanable signal (for example, a high level of the EXS signal) indicating that the gaming value can be loaned is transmitted to the gaming device, and the communication means indicates a loan confirmation signal (for example, a low level of the BRQ signal) indicating confirmation of reception of the loanable signal. Level) is received from the gaming device, the lending means executes the lending of the gaming value, and the lending means completes the lending of the gaming value. A lending completion signal (e.g., low level of the EXS signal) indicating a given completion is transmitted to the gaming device, and the communication means transmits a lending request end signal (e.g., low level of the BRDY signal) indicating the end of the lending request from the gaming device. ) Gaming machines that are configured to receive.
According to such a configuration, accurate communication with the gaming device can be performed.

(3) In the taxation information setting means, an amount of game value (for example, 24) obtained by subtracting an amount corresponding to the tax rate from the game value for a predetermined unit (for example, 100 yen) specified by a signal from the game device. Gaming machines configured to set a single gaming ball).
According to such a configuration, the determining means can determine the amount of game value to be lent immediately from the setting of the taxation information setting means.

(4) In the taxation information setting means, for example, an amount of game value (for example, one game) corresponding to the tax rate for the game value for a predetermined unit (for example, 100 yen) specified by a signal from the game device A game machine that is configured so that a ball is set.
According to such a configuration, since the amount of gaming value corresponding to the taxing rate for the gaming value for a predetermined unit specified by the signal from the gaming device is set in the taxing information setting means, the taxing rate is set. It is easy to correlate the setting of taxation information setting means.

(5) A gaming machine configured to set, for example, a tax rate (for example, 5%) in the tax information setting means.
According to such a structure, the setting with respect to a taxation information setting means is easy.

(6) A gaming device provided with taxation information display means (for example, taxation information display 158) for displaying information on the taxation rate based on the setting of the taxation information setting means.
According to such a structure, the information regarding a taxation rate can be specified outside.

(7) The communication means receives a loan preparation signal (for example, a PRDY signal) indicating that the game value can be loaned from the gaming machine, and then gives a loan indicating that when there is a loan request from the player A request signal (for example, a high level of the BRDY signal) is transmitted to the gaming machine, and a lending command signal (for example, a high level of the BRQ signal) for instructing the lending of the gaming value is transmitted to the gaming machine after a predetermined period of time. When a lending possible signal (for example, high level of EXS signal) is received from the gaming machine, a lending confirmation signal (for example, low level of the BRQ signal) indicating confirmation of reception of the lending possible signal is received from the gaming machine. Transmitting and receiving a lending completion signal (for example, low level of the EXS signal) indicating completion of lending of gaming value for a predetermined unit from the gaming machine, and gaming value corresponding to the lending request from the player Rent if the characters are completed, the apparatus for a game which is configured to transmit lending request end signal indicating the end of the lending request (low level, for example BRDY signal) to the gaming machine.
According to such a configuration, accurate communication with the gaming machine can be performed.

(8) The amount obtained by adding the taxable amount (for example, 5% of the consumption tax) specified by the set value of the taxable information setting unit to the valuable value (for example, 100 yen) for the rented game value by the subtraction amount determining unit A gaming device configured to determine (for example, 105 yen) as a subtraction amount.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably collect the valuable value for taxation.

(9) Balance display means (for example, balance indicator 157) for displaying a numerical value corresponding to the valuable value specified by the recording information recorded on the recording medium is provided, and the balance display means is the valuable specified by the recording information. A gaming device configured to be able to display up to the smallest unit of value at the same time.
According to such a configuration, the player can quickly recognize the balance information based on the display of the balance display means.

(10) Information transmitted from the gaming device for each minimum unit of gaming value (for example, BRQ2 signal) from the gaming device, and the loan amount determining unit is transmitted for each minimum unit of gaming value A gaming machine configured to determine an amount of gaming value to lend to a player based on.
According to such a configuration, the amount of gaming value can be specified in more detail.

(11) A gaming machine provided with taxation information display means (for example, taxation information display 158) for displaying information on the taxation rate based on the setting of taxation information setting means.
According to such a structure, the information regarding a taxation rate can be specified outside.

(12) The communication means can receive information on the taxation rate from the gaming device, and it is determined whether there is a contradiction in taxation rate between the information on the taxation rate received by the communication means and the setting of the taxation information setting means. A gaming machine that is configured to.
According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to determine a difference in recognition of the taxation rate with the gaming device.

(13) A gaming device configured to transmit information for each minimum unit of gaming value.
According to such a configuration, the amount of gaming value can be specified in more detail.

(14) A gaming apparatus provided with taxation information display means (for example, taxation information display 158) for displaying information on the taxation rate based on the setting of taxation information setting means.
According to such a structure, the information regarding a taxation rate can be specified outside.

(15) The communication means can receive information on the taxation rate from the gaming machine, and it is determined whether there is a contradiction in taxation rate between the information on the taxation rate received by the communication means and the setting of the taxation information setting means. A gaming device that is constructed in a manner.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine a difference in recognition of the tax rate with the gaming machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 31 Main board 37 Payment control board 50 Card unit 157 Taxation information display 160 Card unit control part 180 Taxation information setting switch 371 CPU for payment control

Claims (2)

A gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming value rented by a player,
A storage means to be backed up,
A communication means capable of communicating with a gaming apparatus that performs control for lending a player a gaming value using a valuable value specified by recorded information recorded in a recording medium;
Taxation information setting means capable of setting the amount of gaming value by subtracting the amount corresponding to the taxing rate from the amount of gaming value for a predetermined unit specified by the signal from the gaming device ;
When it is determined that the storage content of the storage means is not saved when power supply to the gaming machine is started, the amount of gaming value set by the taxation information setting means is stored in the storage means Setting information storage means;
When the previous SL communication means receives information indicating a predetermined unit specified by the received signal from the gaming device, values for a game to lend the amount of value for a game stored in said storage means to the player and lent amount determining means for determining a quantity,
And lending means that lend value for a game of the amount before Symbol loan amount determining means has determined the player,
When it is determined that the storage content of the storage means is stored when power supply to the gaming machine is started, the amount of gaming value set by the taxation information setting means and the storage means are stored. And a power supply start error notification means for performing error notification when they are different from each other and when they are different from each other . A gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming value rented by a player,
A storage means to be backed up,
A communication means capable of communicating with a gaming apparatus that performs control for lending a player a gaming value using a valuable value specified by recorded information recorded in a recording medium;
Taxation information setting that can set the amount of gaming value by subtracting the amount corresponding to the taxing rate from the amount of gaming value specified by the information that can specify the amount of gaming value from the gaming device to the minimum unit Means,
When it is determined that the storage content of the storage means is not saved when power supply to the gaming machine is started, the amount of gaming value set by the taxation information setting means is stored in the storage means Setting information storage means;
When the previous SL communication means has received an amount of identifiable to the nearest information value for a game from the gaming device, gaming lend the amount of value for a game stored in said storage means to the player A loan amount determination means for determining the value amount ;
And lending means that lend value for a game of the amount before Symbol loan amount determining means has determined the player,
When it is determined that the storage content of the storage means is stored when power supply to the gaming machine is started, the amount of gaming value set by the taxation information setting means and the storage means are stored. And a power supply start error notification means for performing error notification when they are different from each other and when they are different from each other .

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