JPH09173604A - Enclosed ball type pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To dispense with a timer and a ball number counter, etc., relating to the judgement of a ball kind by providing a detection means for detecting whether or not the number of standby pachinko balls is a prescribed number in a circulation guiding device for making safe balls, out balls and foul balls standby in a ball hitting device. SOLUTION: In this enclosed ball type pachinko machine for performing a game by using a card, all game balls are made to standby at a position where the ball is hittable by the ball hitting device 9 by the circulation guiding device composed of a safe ball passage 35, an out ball passage 36, a foul ball passage 39, a standby gutter 40 and a hit ball circulation passage 41. Then, the foul ball passage 39, the safe ball passage 35 and a hit ball passage are provided with sensors 52, 53 and 55 for respectively detecting the foul balls, the safe balls and hit balls, the standby gutter 40 is provided with an illicit ball sensor 56 and a standby ball sensor 90, and after setting an 'end mode', an MPU executes an end processing in a state where the standby ball sensor 90 is light shielded.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improvement of an enclosed ball type pachinko machine which uses a card as a transaction medium between a customer and a store.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a pachinko machine having a microprocessor unit (hereinafter referred to as MPU) has become mainstream, and it is possible to provide a variety of games.

In this type of pachinko machine, the game content is M
It depends on the program that controls the PU, which is usually stored in memory.

Then, depending on the contents of the control program stored in the memory, it is determined whether or not the player's willingness to play can be increased.

This control program mainly drives a controlled member provided on the game board, that is, a decorative member including an electric accessory, a speaker for generating a sound effect, a lamp for generating a light when winning, etc. .

In recent years, in order to further increase the visual and auditory game changes, there is a tendency to complicate the structure of the electric accessory or increase the number of parts of the decorative member.

Along with this, it is necessary to newly increase the control program for the added decorative member. However, the control program has various restrictions in advance, and, for example, the memory capacity for storing the control program is limited. ,
It is not possible to create a control program that exceeds the specified capacity.

Therefore, it is desired that the control program of the pachinko machine has a simple structure with the least possible waste and has a game content rich in game play appealing to the audiovisual sense.

Further, in the above-mentioned controlled member, in addition to the existing electronic components, a driver for driving the additional components is newly added, so that the electronic components are mounted on the control board at an extremely high density. ing.

By the way, in a pachinko game, a game ball is generally used as a transaction medium between a customer and a store, but an enclosed ball type pachinko machine using a card instead of the game ball has been proposed.

Next, a conventional enclosed ball type pachinko machine will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 and 16 to 19.

A conventional sealed ball type pachinko machine mainly comprises a gaming card 1 and a pachinko machine 2 (see FIG. 17) in which a game is played by the card 1 as shown in FIG. 2, and as shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 2 is communicably connected to the management device 3.

The card 1 has a writing section 4 made of, for example, a magnetic stripe, and at least at this writing section 4, a pachinko ball for a game rented out in accordance with the amount of money (hereinafter referred to as "gaming ball"). The ID code (I) for preventing fraud by checking the loan amount, the maximum number of times the card 1 can be used and the authenticity of the card 1
Each data of D-Indentification) is written.

Each of the above-mentioned data written in the writing unit 4 is written in advance by the card issuing machine 5 shown in FIG. 16, and this card issuing machine 5 corresponds to a lending machine for gaming balls.

The card issuing machine 5 is communicatively connected to the management device 3. The maximum number of times card 1 can be used is
This is to prevent inconvenience due to wear. A card settlement machine for exchanging prize balls for prizes is not shown.

The card 1 issued by the card issuing machine 5 is inserted into the mounting portion 6 shown in FIG. 18 from the front side of the pachinko machine 2.

The mounting unit 6 is provided with a read / write unit 7 composed of a read / write head. The read / write unit 7 reads various data from the writing unit 4 of the card 1 inserted in the mounting unit 6, and Depending on the progress of the pachinko game,
The writing unit 4 has a function of writing at least the ball number data of the game balls.

Then, the read / write unit 7 inputs various data of the card 1 inserted in the mounting unit 6 into the game circuit 8 shown in FIG. The game circuit 8 controls each part of the pachinko machine 2 based on various data input from the read / write part 7 to enable a game operation.

Further, 9 is a well-known ball hitting device, and 10 is an MPU of the pachinko machine 2. The ball striking device 9 is driven when the player performs a predetermined operation described later, and the game ball is set to 1 on the game board 11.
By striking the balls one by one, the pachinko machine 2 is put into a game operation state.

A predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the pachinko machine 2, and all the game balls are waited by the circulation guiding device including the standby gutter 40 at a position where the ball hitting device 9 can hit the ball.

This circulation guide device guides all the game balls hit from the hitting device 9 to the game board 11 and the foul balls that do not reach the game board 11 to the hitting device 9 and, as described above, the game balls. The ball striking device 9 again waits at a position where the ball can be hit.

Reference numeral 12 is a safe hole, 13 is an out hole, and the circulation guiding device communicates with the safe hole 12 and the out hole 13.

As a result, when the game ball is hit on the game board 11 by the hitting device 9 and wins the safe hole 12 or the out hole 13, the game ball is hit by the circulation guiding device to hit the hitting device 9.
Will be guided again in the direction in which is installed, and will be on standby at the ball striking possible position of the ball striking device 9.

A launch ball sensor for detecting all the launch balls emitted by the ball striking device 9 is provided near the ball striking device 9 side of the launch band (see FIG. 3) 37, and the launch ball winning the safe hole 12 is provided. Is detected by a safe sphere sensor, and the launch ball that has gone backwards through the guide band 31 and is collected in the foul ball escape portion is detected by the foul ball sensor.

Each of the ball sensors is connected to the MPU 10, and a game ball detection signal is input to the MPU 10 from each ball sensor during a pachinko game. Therefore, the MPU 10 emits a number of balls and fouls based on the detection signal. The ball number data can be calculated by adding and subtracting the number of balls and the number of prize balls paid out.

16 to 19, the illustration of each ball sensor and the foul ball escape portion is omitted.

The game circuit 8 has a touch switch detection circuit 14
Is connected to the output side (see FIG. 19), and the input side of the touch switch detection circuit 14 is connected to a touch switch (not shown) built in the handle 15.

When the player operates or grips the handle 15, the touch switch detection circuit 14 inputs a touch signal indicating the fact to the MPU 10, whereby the MPU 10 allows the player to operate the handle 15. It is possible to identify whether or not the user is gripping.

When the MPU 10 identifies that the handle 15 is gripped, it determines that the player is playing a pachinko game and inputs an operation signal for operating the ball striking device 9 to the game circuit 8.

On the other hand, when the MPU 10 identifies that the handle 15 is not gripped, it determines that the player is not playing a pachinko game and inputs a stop signal to the game circuit 8 to stop the operation of the ball striking device 9.

As a result, the game circuit 8 operates the ball striking device 9 when an operation signal is input from the MPU 10, while operating the ball striking device 9 when a stop signal is input from the MPU 10. Stop.

The MPU 10 communicates with the management device 3, a control program stored in a memory (not shown) in advance, and a writing unit 4
It is for controlling the game circuit 8 based on the touch signal from the read / write section 7 and the touch switch detection circuit 14 of FIG.

Further, the MPU 10 has an interruption switch detection circuit 1
6, the end switch detection circuit 17, the interruption switch 18 and the end switch 19 are connected.

The interruption switch 18 and the end switch 19 are arranged on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2. The interruption switch detection circuit 16 informs the MPU 10 that the interruption switch 18 has been operated.
Detecting via the pachinko game, it is for interrupting the pachinko game, and when the interrupt switch detection circuit 16 is operating, the game operation by inserting the other card 1 is prohibited for a predetermined time.

On the other hand, the end switch detection circuit 17 detects that the end switch 19 has been operated through the MPU 10,
This is for ending the pachinko game. The operation of the interruption switch detection circuit 16 and the end switch detection circuit 17,
The write operation of the read / write unit 7 is interlocked, and the read / write unit 7 writes at least the ball count data to the write unit 4 of the card 1 among the various data described above at the time of operation of both circuits 16 and 17.

A timer circuit 20 is provided with a remaining ball timer. This remaining ball timer is used for pachinko machines 2 when the ball count data becomes zero during the pachinko game.
This is for the timing of the process of taking in the zero card inserted in the mounting portion 6 and the MPU 10 performing the pachinko game interruption process and the ending process.

When the ball count data becomes zero during the pachinko game, the card 1 inserted in the mounting portion 6 of the pachinko machine 2 is hereinafter referred to as "zero card", and the ball count data of zero is actually obtained. It is assumed that the data is not written in the writing unit 4 and only the ball count data of the memory provided in the pachinko machine 2 may be zero.

In the remaining ball timer, all game balls shot from the ball striking device are safe balls by the MPU 10,
Sufficient time is set to determine whether the ball is a foul ball or an out ball, that is, to determine that the ball is a safe ball, a foul ball, or an out ball.

During the time set in the remaining ball timer, all the game balls emitted from the ball striking device flow down while hitting obstacle nails and windmills, and reach the out hole 13 located at the bottom of the game board 11. It is set based on the time it takes.

The remaining sphere timer is based on the operation of the interruption switch 18 and the end switch 19 at the time of taking in the zero card 1, at the time of starting the pachinko game interruption process and the ending process, and at the time of stopping the pachinko machine. Alternatively, the operation is started when the continuous processing is started by the other card 1, and the confirmation signal is generated at the end of the measurement of the time sufficient for the determination.

The determined signal thus generated is input to the MPU 10, and at the same time, any of the above processes is performed by the MPU 10.

In the loading section 21, when the card 1 is inserted into the loading section 6, the read / write section 7 can read various data in the writing section 4 and can write various data in the writing section 4. A function of transporting the card to another position, and when the remaining ball timer generates a timer signal and when a new card 1 is inserted in the mounting portion 6, the card 1 inserted in the mounting portion 6 is taken in and a discard card It has a function of transporting to the case 22.

As a result, the pachinko game with the current card 1 is completed, and the zero card 1 taken in is stored in the discarding card case 22.

In order to take in the card 1, the take-in section 21 is composed of a driving motor 23 capable of rotating in the forward and reverse directions, a plurality of rollers 24 for sandwiching the card 1 and a belt 25 wound around each roller 24. It is connected to MPU10.

The illustration of the driver for the motor 23 and the interface for electrically matching the driver and the MPU 10 are omitted. Further, the insertion slot for the card 1 of the mounting portion 6
The card 26 is provided with an entrance / exit detection sensor 27 for detecting the presence / absence of the card 1. Above the insertion slot 26, a printer 28 for printing at least ball count data and a delivery port 29 for sending out the print printed by the printer 28 are provided. And are provided.

The conventional pachinko machine 2 configured as described above
When playing a pachinko game by, by inserting the card 1 into the mounting unit 6 of the pachinko machine 2, the read / write unit 7 reads each data written in the writing unit 4, and the MPU 10 operates the management device 3 After checking the authenticity of the card 1 based on the communication with the card issuing machine 5, the game circuit 8 drives the ball hitting device 9 to make the game operation possible if there is no inconvenience.

When the game ball is shot by the ball hitting device 9, the MPU 10 subtracts "1" from the ball number data, and when the safe hole is won, the number of prize balls is added to the ball number data to obtain a new ball. Calculate ball count data.

If the once-launched firing ball moves backward in the guide band 31 and becomes a foul ball, "1" is added to the ball number data to calculate new ball number data.

The calculated ball number data is written in the memory on the pachinko machine 2 side, and the player uses the card 1 inserted in the mounting section 6 until the ball number data reaches zero or the planned number of hits is reached. , Pachinko game can be continued.

When the ball number data of the current card 1 becomes zero during the pachinko game, the game circuit 8 stops the operation of the ball striking device 9 to end the pachinko game by the current card 1, and at the same time, the remaining balls. The timer starts operating.

As a result, the remaining ball timer starts measuring the above-mentioned time, and generates a timer signal with the time-up (end of measurement). Then, the current card 1 inserted in the mounting portion 6 is taken in by the taking-in portion 21 and collected in the discarding card case 22 after a lapse of a predetermined time from the time when the ball number data becomes zero.

On the other hand, while the remaining ball timer is measuring the above-mentioned time, the new card 1 is loaded into the mounting portion 6
If the player inserts into the game, the remaining ball timer is reset, and at the same time, the pachinko game is started by the new card 1 as described above, so that the player can continue the current pachinko game.

Also, when the ball number data of the current card 1 becomes zero, a game ball hit by the ball hitting device 9 wins, and a launch ball goes backwards through the guide band 31 and becomes a foul ball. Since the number of prize balls paid out becomes new ball number data at the time of winning, it is possible to continue the pachinko game with the current card 1.

The remaining ball timer is generally controlled by the MPU 10, and the MPU 10 drives the remaining ball timer by executing the control program stored in the memory of the pachinko machine 2.

Also, when the ball number data becomes zero during a pachinko game, if the game ball hit on the game board 11 is caught by an obstacle nail just above the safe hole, the game ball usually caught is detected. Wait for it to fall due to external force,
Alternatively, the clerk is called by operating a clerk call switch (not shown) provided on the pachinko machine 2, and waits until the clerk at the game hall arrives at the place where the pachinko machine 2 is installed. Then, the clerk appropriately operates the pachinko machine 2 to process the game ball caught on the obstacle nail.

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However, since the remaining ball timer starts measuring the above time immediately when the ball number data of the card 1 inserted in the mounting portion 6 becomes zero, the game ball is The remaining ball timer may time up until it falls or before the staff arrives.

In such a case, even though the player has not stopped the game operation and the type of the safe ball, out ball or foul ball has not been determined, the card 1 concerned It is taken in and collected in the discarding card case 22.

As a result, when a prize is won after the remaining ball timer expires, the card 1 of the pachinko machine 2 is no longer present, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is written as the new ball number data of the zero card 1. In addition to being unable to write to the in-game section 4, such a problem has caused a problem that the willingness to play the game is reduced.

Further, the remaining ball timer has only the function of measuring the above-mentioned time and generating the timer signal, and is not directly related to the game contents of the pachinko machine 2.

Further, similarly, at the time of the interruption processing and the termination processing, only the function of merely measuring the time relating to the determination of the type of the ball whether the launch ball is the safe ball, the out ball, or the foul ball is provided. However, in the case where the obstacle nail is caught, the time may be increased before the determination of the type of ball is made.

Therefore, by reducing the effective capacity of the memory for storing the main control program relating to the game contents of the pachinko machine 2, the control board of the pachinko machine 2 and the limitation in creating the control program are increased. There is.

Instead of providing the above-mentioned remaining ball timer, the total number of balls to be fired and the total number of balls to be fired collected by the circulation guiding device are counted, and when both count values match, the zero card 1 is taken in and interrupted. There are those that perform processing and end processing.

In such a case, although the problem related to the effective capacity of the memory described above is prevented from occurring, a counter for counting the total number of shot balls and the total number of shot balls collected by the circulation guidance device is provided. There must be.

Therefore, since it is difficult to simplify the hardware and software of the pachinko machine 2, the time required for the development work of the pachinko machine 2 increases, and the productivity and the work efficiency decrease.

Therefore, the present invention uses such a zero card 1
For the purpose of providing a sealed ball-type pachinko machine provided with means for eliminating the need for a timer for taking in the game, a timer for determining the type of ball of the game ball launched on the game board, and a ball number counter. There is.

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In order to achieve the above object, the present invention encloses a predetermined number of pachinko balls, and a batting device 9 and a batting device 9 for ejecting the pachinko balls to a game board. In the enclosed ball type pachinko machine provided with the circulation guiding devices 35, 36, 39, 40, 41 for waiting the safe ball, the out ball and the foul ball of the pachinko ball hit by the ball hitting position of the hitting device 9. , Circulation induction device 35,3
Detecting means (standby ball sensor) 90 for detecting whether or not the number of pachinko balls waiting at 6,39,40,41 is a predetermined number, in the circulation guiding device 35,36,39,40,41 In the case of the configuration provided, the game balls hit on the game board 11 are circulation guiding devices 35, 3
6, 39, 40, 41 are again guided in the direction of the ball striking device 9 to detect whether or not a predetermined number of the pachinko balls that have been guided are aligned, in other words, whether or not the determination of the kind of the game ball has ended. Can be detected with.

Further, in the structure provided with the detecting means 90 composed of the light emitting element and the light receiving element, the pachinko ball can be detected without contact.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The same members as those shown in FIGS. 16 to 19 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 1 shows the structure of the enclosed ball-type pachinko machine of the present invention. Each part of the pachinko machine 2 is connected via an interface,
It is connected to the bus line of MPU10.

The bus line is connected to the management device 3 via the interface.

In the present invention, the drive unit 30 described later is provided in the mounting unit 6, and the card 1 to be inserted into the pachinko machine 2 is the same as the conventional one (see FIG. 2).

The drive unit 30 is provided in the mounting unit 6, and the mounting unit 6
Is located below the game board 11 of the pachinko machine 2 shown in FIGS. 3 to 8. Next, the schematic structure of the pachinko machine 2 will be described below.

In the pachinko machine 2, a front frame 32'A is pivotally supported on an outer frame 32 'by a hinge 81, and a glass frame 32'B is pivotally supported on the front frame 32'A so as to be openable and closable (not shown). Has been done.

The pachinko machine 2 has an induction band inside the game board 11.
31 is provided, the game ball is fired by a firing solenoid (see FIGS. 4 and 5) 9 as a ball striking device, and the fired game ball is guided to the game board 11 along the guide band 31.

Since a pulse signal according to the operation of the handle 15 is input to the firing solenoid 9 from the game circuit 8 (see FIG. 1), the player can adjust the desired hitting force.

The storage frame 32a is provided with an opening 32b (see FIG. 8), and is provided with a mounting table 32c for mounting the game board 11 and a lock piece 32d for locking the game board 11.

A boss 32e for attaching the aligning device 59, a firing band 37, a firing solenoid 9 and a collecting frame are mounted on the mounting table 32c.
A through hole 32f for inserting the communication passage 54a of 54 is provided, and the attachment hole
It is attached to the front frame 32'A by a screw passing through 32g.

The collecting frame 54 is attached to the back surface of the storage frame 32a by screws passing through the attachment holes 54b.

A safe ball case 33 and an out ball case 34 are provided on the back side of the game board 11, and all safe holes (not shown in FIGS. 6 and 7) 12 have safe ball cases at their exits.
It faces the inside of 33, and the exit of the out hole 13 is an out ball case
Facing 34.

35 is a safe sphere passage derived from the safe sphere case 33, 36 is an out sphere passage derived from the out sphere case 34, all safe spheres always pass through the safe sphere passage 35, and all out spheres It can always pass through the out-ball passage 36.

37 is a firing band, and this firing band 37
The upper end of the guide band 31 and the lower end of the guide band 31 form a foul ball escape portion 38, and a foul ball passage 39 is connected to the foul ball escape portion 38.

40 is a standby gutter, 41 is a ball hitting circulation passage, a standby gutter
The ball 40 and the hit ball circulation passage 41, together with the safe ball passage 35, the out ball passage 36, and the foul ball passage 39, constitute a circulation guide device.

The exits of the safe ball passage 35, the out ball passage 36, and the foul ball passage 39 are all connected to the hit ball circulation passage 41.

The communication hole 41 'of the hit ball circulation passage 41 communicates with the outlet 54'a of the communication passage 54a, the lower end of the hit ball circulation passage 41 serves as the exit of these game balls, and the lower end thereof is a standby gutter.
It is connected to the upper end of 40.

As a result, all of the safe balls, out balls, and foul balls are collected in the standby gutter 40, and all the safe balls, out balls, and foul balls flow down to the lower end of the standby gutter 40.

The lower end of the standby gutter 40 is located near the lower end of the firing band 37 and faces one end of the ball feed rod 43.

As a result, the circulation induction devices 35, 36, 39, 40, 41
Can guide the game ball hit by the firing solenoid 9 from the game board 11 to the ball hitting device 9 and make the firing solenoid 9 stand by at a position where the ball can be hit.

The ball feed rod 43 rotates on the pachinko machine 2 side, and a pivot 42 is provided.
It is rotatably supported around and is attached to the standby gutter 40.

As shown in FIG. 9, one end of the ball feed rod 43 is provided with a ball feed portion 44 having a U-shaped cross section, and only one game ball can be held in the U-shaped recess. It is like this.

Since the ball feeding portion 44 is located directly above the firing band 37, and the bottom portion of the ball feeding portion 44 forms a slope (not shown) whose one end is lower than the other end, the ball feeding portion 44 is formed. The game ball guided to the portion 44 flows down from the other side end side to the one side end side and drops onto the firing band 37.

The other end of the ball feeding rod 43 is connected to one end of a lever 45 via a pin 43a, and the other end of the lever 45 is connected to an interlocking rod 46 through a long hole 45b via a pin 45a.

The interlocking rod 46 has a central portion by a pivot shaft 42 '.
Similar to the ball feed rod 43, it is rotatably supported with respect to the pachinko machine 2, one end of the interlocking rod 46 faces the head of the firing solenoid 9, and the other end pivots on the lever 45 by the pin 45a. It is freely connected.

Reference numeral 47 is a tension spring, and the tension spring 47 is an interlocking rod 46.
By connecting the other end and the rotation support shaft 42 'to the pachinko machine 2 side, one end of the interlocking rod 46 is provided so as to be able to abut on the head of the firing solenoid 9.

Further, the plunger 48 of the firing solenoid 9 is provided with a return spring 49, and the elastic force of the return spring 49 is set to be larger than the elastic force of the tension spring 47.

Reference numeral 50 is a ball hammer attached to the plunger 48, and 51 is a communication hole for connecting the standby gutter 40 and the firing band 37.

When the firing solenoid 9 is demagnetized, the plunger 48 rotates the interlocking rod 46 counterclockwise in FIG. 9 against the elastic force of the tension spring 47 when the firing solenoid 9 is demagnetized.

At this time, the lever 45 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 9 by the interlocking rod 46, and the bottom of the ball feeding portion 44 is positioned away from the lower end portion of the standby gutter 40 and stands by in the standby gutter 40. As shown in FIG. 9, the playing sphere is held in contact with the upper side of the ball feeding part 44 and is not fed into the recess of the ball feeding part 44.

On the other hand, when the firing solenoid 9 is excited, the plunger 48 is attracted against the elastic force of the return spring 49 to rotate the lever 45 and the interlocking rod 46 clockwise in FIG.

At this time, since the ball feeding unit 44 brings the bottom portion (see the broken line in FIG. 9) close to the lower end portion of the standby gutter 40, the standby gutter 40
The game ball on standby is guided to the ball feeding unit 44.

Simultaneously with the above-mentioned excitation, the batting mallet 50 is driven by the attraction force of the plunger 48 at the time of excitation to generate a firing band.
The game ball on 37 is shot on the game board 11 through the guide band 31.
When such an excited state is released, the lever 45 and the interlocking rod 46 are rotated counterclockwise in the same manner as the demagnetized state described above, and the gaming ball guided to the ball feeding portion 44 has the communication hole 51. And then falls onto the firing band 37.

As a result, the ball feed rod 43 causes the firing solenoid 9 to move.
By exciting and demagnetizing, the game balls in the standby gutter 40 can be sequentially sent to the launch band 37 one by one and can be launched to the game board 11.

In the foul ball passage 39, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, a pair of foul ball sensors (switches) 52, 52.
However, the safe ball passage 35 has a pair of safe ball sensors 53, 53.
However, a pair of launch ball sensors 55 are provided in the launch ball passage, and a pair of illegal ball sensors 56, 56 and a pair of standby ball sensors 90 are provided in the standby gutter 40.

The ball sensors 52, 53, 55, 56, 90 of each pair are composed of a light emitting element and a light receiving element, respectively, and are arranged facing each other on both sides of the path through which the game ball passes.

As a result, each pair of sphere sensors 52, 53, 55, 56, 90
Can detect that the game ball has passed when the light transmitted and received between the two is blocked, and when the game ball is detected in this way, each detection signal is input to the MPU 10.

Also, each pair of sphere sensors 52, 53, 55, 56, 90 and MP
A foul ball detection circuit 57, a safe ball detection circuit 58, a launch ball detection circuit 60, an incorrect ball detection circuit 61, and a standby ball detection circuit 91 are provided between the U10 and U10, respectively.

Each circuit 57, 58, 60, 61, 91 amplifies each detection signal generated from each pair of ball sensors 52, 53, 55, 56, 90 of each pair, and transmits to the MPU 10 via the interface. input. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the safe hole 12 is not provided with means for detecting a game ball.

The illegal sphere sensors 56, 56 are, as shown in FIG.
About the diameter of the game ball from the bottom of the standby gutter 40 (for example, 10mm <d
<11mm) Located above.

The bottom of the standby gutter 40 and the incorrect ball sensor 5
The distance d between 6 and 56 does not exceed the game ball diameter.

As a result, each time the game ball is sent to the firing band 37, one by one, as described above, in association with the excitation and demagnetization of the firing solenoid 9, the outer peripheral portion of the game ball has a pair of illegal ball sensors 56. , 56 will be blocked.

When an illegal ball having a diameter smaller than the game ball diameter passes through a portion of the standby gutter 40 where the illegal ball sensors 56, 56 are provided, there is no light blocking between the illegal ball sensors 56, 56. .

By the way, the cycle in which the game ball is sent to the firing band 37 depends on the excitation and demagnetization of the firing solenoid 9, and if this excitation and demagnetization is one cycle, the time required for one cycle is generally constant.

In the present embodiment, the time T ₁ required for one cycle of the firing solenoid 9 is set to about 0.6 seconds (T ₁ = 100 cycles / min = 0.6s). That is, the game ball blocks the light transmitted and received between the two illegal ball sensors 56, 56 every 0.6 seconds, while the illegal ball does not block the light between the illegal ball sensors 56, 56 as described above.

Therefore, when the illegal ball is mixed in the game ball, the time T ₁ per cycle relating to the light shielding between the both illegal ball sensors 56, 56 is longer than 0.6 seconds.
₂ (T ₁ = 0.6s <T ₂ ).

As a result, the MPU 10 can perform a predetermined process such as detecting an illegal ball and generating a notification signal.

The times T ₁ and T related to the above-mentioned detection of an incorrect sphere
The measurement of ₂ is performed by an illegal ball detection timer (not shown) (see s21 to s31 in Fig. 12).

This illegal ball detection timer is set to the time T ₁ per cycle of the light blocking of the game ball, that is, 0.6 seconds, and both illegal ball sensors 56, 56 are set between the start and the time up of the illegal ball detection timer. If there is no light shielding between 56, it is determined that small-diameter spheres are mixed.

Further, the illegal ball sensors 56, 56 and the illegal ball detection timer not only detect small-diameter balls but also block the balls in the circulation path of the game balls, for example, when the game balls are between the nails, a shape like a bunch of grapes. It is possible to detect the state of being locked by.

The attraction force of the firing solenoid 9 is sufficient to launch the game ball onto the game board 11, and the firing force is set in advance so that the launch ball crosses at least the launch band 37.

The standby ball sensors 90, 90 are for detecting whether or not all the game balls enclosed in the pachinko machine 2 are waiting in the standby gutter 40, and are the same as the illegal ball sensors 56, 56. , Is placed above the diameter of the game ball from the bottom of the standby gutter 40.

In the present embodiment, the number of game balls enclosed in the pachinko machine 2 is set to 12, and when the pachinko game is stopped, one game ball stands by on the firing band 37. Therefore, the standby ball sensors 90, 90 are provided so that they can be shielded by the game ball located upstream of the eleventh ball from the lower end of the standby gutter 40.

That is, when the game ball diameter (D) is 11 mm,
The standby ball sensors 90, 90 are about 115 from the lower end of the standby gutter 40.
(Ds = D x 10.5 = 115.5) mm It will be located on the upstream side.

The MPU 10 has a pair of standby ball sensors 9
When 0 and 90 are shielded from light, 11 game balls stand by in the standby gutter 40. In other words, the detection means 90 determines whether or not the determination of the type of the game ball has ended, and the game ball is not On the other hand, when it can be determined by contact, if not, it is determined that the 11 game balls are not waiting in the standby gutter 40, and a standby signal indicating that is input to the drive unit 30.

Note that FIG. 4 shows a state in which a game ball has been launched by the launch solenoid 9, and the launch ball is not shown.

Further, the MPU 10 has a built-in confirmation timer. This confirmation timer is for confirming the operation of the interruption switch 18 and the end switch 19, and the confirmation timer is set with the time required for the MPU 10 to confirm whether or not the operation of both switches 18, 19 is valid. doing.

The confirmation timer operates when the interruption switch 18 and the end switch 19 are operated (see s64 in FIG. 13).
~ S102).

FIG. 11 shows the structure of the mounting section 6, in which the driving section 30, the roller 24, the entrance / exit detection sensor 27, and the printer 2 are mounted.
In addition to the read / write unit 7 and the discarding card case 22, a pair of read / write position detection sensors 62 and a pair of stop position detection sensors 63 are provided.

The drive unit 30 comprises the motor 23, the rotation direction switching circuit 64 shown in FIG. 1, and the timing signal generator 65. The operation of the drive unit 30 is controlled by the MPU 10.
The drive unit 30 rotates each roller 24 in the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 11 via the belt 25 wound around the pulley (not shown) of the motor 23.

The read / write position detection sensor 62 is mounted on the mounting portion 6.
It is determined whether or not the relative position between the card 1 (particularly the writing section 4) and the read / write section 7 inserted in is correct, and this detection signal is input to the read / write position detection circuit 66.

The stop position detection sensor 63 detects an appropriate stop position with respect to the read / write section 7 of the card 1.
This detection signal is input to the stop position detection circuit 67.

Reference numeral 68 is an entrance / exit detection circuit interposed between the entrance / exit detection sensor 27 and the MPU 10.

Each of these circuits 66, 67, 68 amplifies each detection signal generated by each pair of detection sensors 27, 62, 63 and inputs each amplified detection signal to the MPU 10 via the interface.

The rotation direction switching circuit 64 is for switching the rotation direction of the motor 23 and is controlled by the MPU 10.

The timing signal generator 65 measures the rotation of the motor 23 and the operation timing of the read / write section 7 so that the read / write section 7 can read various data from the writing section 4 in a favorable manner, or the writing section 4 can perform various operations. It is for writing data well.

The output signal of the timing signal generator 65 is DA
Inputted to the converter 69, the timing signal generator 65 outputs a pulse proportional to the rotation speed of the motor 23.

As a result, the read / write unit 7 writes and reads various data according to the transport speed of the card 1.

The mounting portion 6 is provided with a set switch 70 and a reset switch 71 in the vertical direction on the right side of the insertion opening 26, and
A conversion switch 72 is provided on the left side of 26 (see FIG. 3).

The set switch 70 is for enabling the function of either the interruption switch 18 or the end switch 19.

Further, the reset switch 71 is the interruption switch 18
And any operation (function) of the end switch 19 is initialized.

The conversion switch 72 converts the amount data written in the writing section 4 of the card 1 or the RAM (see FIG. 1) 73 of the pachinko machine 2 into a conversion rate set by the amount-of-money sphere setting device 78 described later. It is for converting the number of balls to the number of balls (number of balls to rent).

The number-of-spheres data or the amount-of-money data converted by the operation of the conversion switch 72 is displayed on the display section 74 shown in FIG.

The display section 74 includes the management device 3 and the pachinko machine 2.
It is for displaying various processing contents, notifications from the pachinko game hall, etc., and is provided with an inclination so that the player can easily see the display contents.

The display element of the display section 74 is composed of an LED, an LCD, etc., and when an LCD is used, a backlight can be built in.

86 is a set switch detection circuit interposed between the set switch 70 and the MPU 10, 87 is a reset switch detection circuit interposed between the reset switch 71 and the MPU 10, and 88 is a conversion switch 72 and the MPU 10. In the conversion switch detection circuit interposed between and, the detection circuits 86, 87 and 88 detect the operation of the switches 70, 71 and 72 and input the detection signal of each operation to the MPU 10.

Further, reference numeral 75 shown in FIG.
The control program and various data related to the control of the pachinko machine 2 are stored in, and the MPU 10 reads the control program and various data stored in the ROM 75,
After being temporarily stored in the RAM 73, appropriate processing is performed based on communication with the management device 3 and the above control program.

Further, 76 is an ID for setting an ID code.
A code setting device, 77 is a prize ball number setting device for setting the number of prize balls to be paid out per winning prize, and 78 is an amount ball number setting device for setting the number of game ball lending (rate) per unit amount of money. ,
And 79 is an interruption signal generator for generating an interruption signal for prohibiting a game by another card 1 for a predetermined time based on the operation of the interruption switch 18.

The interruption signal generator 79 has a built-in interruption timer (not shown) for generating an interruption signal.

Each setter 76-79 is connected to the management device 3,
The various data set in these are temporarily stored in the memory of the management device 3, and the same data as that stored in the memory is transferred from the management device 3 to the card issuing machine 5, the pachinko machine 2,
And entered into the card checkout machine.

The management device 3 has a clock and a calendar function, and can process data such as the number of prize balls paid out and the amount of loan of each pachinko machine 2 together with the time and date.

The setting of the clock and calendar, and the setting operation of the above-mentioned setting devices 76 to 79 are performed by an input device (not shown) composed of a keyboard and displayed for confirming the operation contents of the input device. A device (not shown) is provided.

Then, the number of prize balls paid out per winning set in the prize ball number setting device 77, the number of lent balls per unit amount of money set in the amount of money number setting device 78, and the interruption signal generator 79 are set. The set interruption signal generation time is input by the input device.

When inputting each of these setting data, the use limit number of times of the card 1 is set at the same time. Further, the management device 3 is provided with a memory (not shown) that temporarily stores data and stores a control program for managing the managed device.

The ID code setting unit 76 generates a random number based on these data in addition to the data such as the store number date, and uses the random number as an ID code in the RAM of each pachinko machine 2.
73 and the prize ball number setting device 77 can set a plurality of kinds of prize balls according to a predetermined prize condition generated during the game, and input the set prize balls number to each RAM 73.

The procedure for creating such an ID code is described in advance in I
The ID code setter 76 is stored in advance in the D code setter 76,
Operation of the card issuing machine 5 is detected by communication between the management device 3 and the card issuing machine 5, and an individual ID code is automatically created for each card 1 at the time of issuance.

The ID code may be created based on the keywords, numbers, etc. input from the input device of the management device 3. The created ID code is input from the management device 3 to the card issuing machine 5, the pachinko machine 2, and the card settlement machine.

As a result, the card issuing machine 5 can write the ID code in the writing section 4 of the card 1, and the pachinko machine 2
And the card settlement device collates the ID code read from the writing unit 4 with the ID code input from the management device 3 to determine the authenticity of the card 1, that is, the card 1
You can check whether is fair. Further, in FIG. 3, the mounting portion 6 is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 2.
An ashtray 80 is provided on the left side of, and hinges 81, 81 are provided above and below the left end of the pachinko machine 2. Furthermore, on the upper left side of the pachinko machine 2, a stop lamp 82 for displaying a stop, on the right side, an interruption lamp 83 for displaying an interruption of the pachinko game of the pachinko machine 2, and on the upper right side of the game board 11. Are provided with prize ball lamps 84 for displaying that a hit game ball has won a prize or payout of prize balls, respectively, and as a lamp driver between each lamp 82, 83, 84 and the MPU 10. A lamp circuit 85 is interposed.

Next, the pachinko machine 2 configured as described above
The operation of will be described below with reference to FIGS.

First, when the card 1 issued by the card issuing machine 5 is inserted into the insertion slot 26 (s1), the entry / exit detection sensor 27 detects the insertion of the card 1 and outputs this detection signal to the MPU.
Enter 10

Next, the MPU 10 drives the take-in section 21 by operating the drive section 30, and the rotation axis of the motor 23 is changed to that shown in FIG.
Rotate inside and counterclockwise. Then, the card 1 is transported to the read / write enabled position (s2).

Then, the read / write unit 7 reads the unique data written in the writing unit 4 of the card 1 (s3), and the read data is input to the MPU 10. At this time MP
U10 inputs the ID code into the RAM 73, and in s4, the MPU 10 checks the authenticity of the card 1.

When it is determined that the card 1 is fair, the MPU 10 temporarily stores the usage count data of the card 1 in the RAM 87, and then writes the usage limit count data input from the management device 3 to The number-of-uses data of the card 1 written in the inserting section 4 is compared (s5).

Then, the MPU 10 determines that the card 1 cannot be used when the number-of-uses data of the card 1 has reached the maximum number of times of use, and displays the fact on the display unit 74.

At the same time, since the drive unit 30 drives the take-in unit 21 by the MPU 10, the rotation shaft of the motor 23 is changed to that shown in FIG.
Inside, it is rotated clockwise and the card 1 is returned to the player from the insertion slot 26 (s6).

On the other hand, when the usage count data of the card 1 has not reached the usage limit count, it is determined that the card 1 is usable, and the MPU 10 adds "1" to the usage count data (s7). Then, the added numerical value is input to the management device 3 (s8).

Next, the MPU 10 compares the unique data written in the card 1 with the unique data of the card 1 stored in the management device 3 (s9), and when they do not match, executes s10 and thereafter. On the other hand, when the two match, the MPU 10 holds the card 1 at a predetermined position (s12).

At s10, the MPU 10 displays the fact that the card 1 is illegal at s4 or s9 using an alarm or a lamp. Such notification may be displayed by the display unit 74, voice such as words and dial tone, and light.

After that, the MPU 10 inputs a signal indicating that the card 1 is illegal to the management device 3, and when the alarm state is released by an operation on the game hall side, the drive unit 30 is operated by the MPU 10. The take-in portion 21 is driven, and the rotation shaft of the motor 23 rotates clockwise in FIG. 11 to return the card 1 from the insertion slot 26 to the player (s11).

Next, at s13, it is determined whether or not the ball number data of the card 1 is zero. If the ball number data is zero,
When s137 (described later) shown in FIG. 15 is executed and the ball count data is not zero, the MPU 10 at s14 is in the “0 mode”,
"Interrupt mode", "End mode" and "Stop mode"
It is determined whether any of the above is set.

The "0 mode" means that the ball number data is zero, and the other modes will be described later.

If any one of the modes is set in s14, the process jumps to s18, and if none of the modes is set, M in s15.
The PU 10 determines whether or not the touch switch 89 is ON (or the handle 8 is operated). If the touch switch 89 is not turned on, the MPU 10 inputs a stop signal to the game circuit 8 at s16,
The operation of the ball hitting device 9 is stopped.

On the other hand, when the touch switch 89 is ON, the MPU 10 inputs the operation signal to the game circuit 8 to operate the ball hitting device 9 and the management device 3
A signal indicating that the game operation is started is input to the firing solenoid 9 and the firing solenoid 9 is made ready to be hit (s17). This enables the gaming operation of the pachinko machine 2.

Thereafter, the MPU 10 determines in s18 whether or not the firing ball sensor 55 has detected the game ball hit by the firing solenoid 9.

When a game ball is detected, MP is added at s19.
U10 writes the result of this calculation to the RAM 73 as new ball number data by subtracting "-1" from the current ball number data, and at the same time inputs this new ball number data to the management device 3 (s20).

Then, in s21, the illegal sphere detection timer is started, and in s22, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the ball count data is zero. If the ball count data is zero, the "0 mode" is set in s23. It is determined whether or not is set.

Next, if the "0 mode" is not set in s23, the MPU 10 inputs a stop signal to the game circuit 8 to stop the operation of the hitting device 9 (s24),
At the same time, the fact that the ball number data of the card 1 is zero is displayed on the display device 74.

After that, the MPU 10 sets "0" at s25.
After setting "mode", jump to s112 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if "0 mode" is set in s23, the process jumps to s112.

If the MPU 10 determines in s22 that the sphere count data is not zero, the sphere count data becomes "1" in s26.
"0" or less. If the number of balls data is less than "10", jump to s112,
If larger than "10", s27 is executed.

At s27, the MPU 10 detects that the illegal ball sensor 56 is O
If the illegal sphere sensor 56 is not turned on, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the illegal sphere detection timer has timed up in s28.

If the illegal ball detection timer is up, it is determined that the illegal ball is mixed in the game ball, and the s29 causes the MPU 10 to input a stop signal to the game circuit 8 to cause the ball hitting device 9 Stop the operation of.

After that, the MPU 10 informs and displays with an alarm, a lamp or the like that the illegal ball is mixed in the game ball (s30).
.

On the other hand, the illegal ball sensor 56 is turned on at s27.
If so, the illegal ball detection timer is cleared in s31, and then s32 is executed. If the illegal ball detection timer has not expired in s28,
Run s32.

At s32, it is determined whether or not the safe sphere sensor 53 is ON. If it is determined that the safe sphere sensor 53 is ON, at s33, the current sphere count data is set as the prize sphere count. "+ N" (for example, 13 balls) is added.

Then, this calculation result is written in the RAM 73 as new sphere number data, and at the same time, this new sphere number data is input to the management device 3 (s34). On the other hand, if it is determined in s32 that the safe ball sensor 53 is not turned on, s49
Jump to

Then, in s35, the MPU 10 judges whether or not the "0 mode" is set, and the "0 mode" is set.
If is set, the MPU10 clears "0 mode" in s36 and then "E mode" in s37 (Fig. 15s124).
(See) and clear the firing solenoid 9 to enable hitting (s38).

The "E mode" indicates that both the ball count data and the money amount data are zero.

When it is determined in s35 that the "0 mode" is not set, the MPU 10 determines in s39 whether the current pachinko machine 2 is stopped.

Then, when it is determined that the hit is stopped, s4
At 0, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the "stop mode" is set, and when it is determined that the "stop mode" is not set, the s41 causes the MPU 10 to set the firing solenoid 9 in the ball hitting disabled state. If it is determined that "stop mode" is set, jump to s43.

On the other hand, if it is determined in s39 that the current pachinko machine 2 is not stopped, the process jumps to s49.

After that, after setting the "stop mode" in s42, the MPU 10 determines in s43 based on the standby signal whether or not the standby ball sensors 90, 90 are shielded. When it is determined that the standby ball sensors 90, 90 are shielded from light, it is determined that 11 game balls are waiting in the standby gutter 40, and s44 is executed.

Thus, when the 11 game balls are waiting in the standby gutter 40, each game ball is transferred from the game board 11 to the safe hole 12,
Since the ball is already guided from the out hole 13 or the foul ball escape portion 38 to the ball striking device 9 through the respective gutters 35, 36, 39, 40, 41 constituting the circulation guiding device, it is already a ball type. Has been completed for all 12 balls.

Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a timer (residual ball timer) for determining the type of ball, and the number of prize balls does not increase or decrease from the present time.

On the other hand, if it is determined in s43 that the standby ball sensors 90, 90 are not shielded from light, it is considered that the determination of all 12 balls, such as being caught by an obstacle nail, has not been completed, and s14 is selected. To jump. Therefore, the stopping process is not performed.

Thereafter, in s44, the MPU 10 writes the various data (at least the ball count data) and the ID code related to the pachinko game currently stored in the RAM 73 into the writing unit 4
Write to.

Then, the MPU 10 judges whether or not all the data written in the writing section 4 in s44 and the data in the RAM 73 match (s45).

If the two data match, it is considered that there is no inconvenience, and the various data and ID code written in the writing section 4 in s44 are input to the management device 3 (s4
6). On the other hand, if both data do not match in s45, s44 is executed again.

Then, in s47, the MPU 10 performs the stopping process, and the drive unit 30 drives the take-in unit 21 by the MPU 10. Therefore, the rotation shaft of the motor 23 rotates clockwise in FIG. Return the card 1 from the slot 26 to the player
(s48). At this time, the data of the card 1 may be printed out by the printer 28.

When jumping from s32 and s39 to s49, the MPU 10 turns on the foul ball sensor 52.
It is determined whether or not. And the foul ball sensor 52 is O
When it is determined that the number is N, the MPU 10 adds “+1” to the current sphere number data for the foul sphere number, writes the calculation result as new sphere number data in the RAM 73, and then the new sphere number data. Input to the management device 3 (s51). This new ball count data is input to the management device 3.

Then, in s52, the MPU 10 judges whether or not the "0 mode" is set, and the "0 mode" is set.
If is set, the MPU10 clears the "0 mode" in s53, clears the "E mode" in s54, and makes the firing solenoid 9 ready to hit the ball (s5
Five) .

If it is determined in s52 that the "0 mode" is not set, the process jumps to s56.
Next, in s56, it is determined whether or not the "stop mode" is set. If it is determined that the "stop mode" is not set, the process jumps to s57 shown in Fig. 13, while in s56 the "stop mode" is set. If it is determined that "stop mode" is set, jump to s43.

At s57 shown in FIG. 13, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the "interruption mode" is set. The suspend mode indicates that a suspend signal is being generated.

If the "interruption mode" is not set in s57, the MPU 10 determines whether or not "confirmation mode A" (confirmation regarding whether or not the interruption switch 18 is operated) is set in s58, while "interruption mode" is set. If it is determined that "mode" is set, jump to s73.

When the "confirmation mode A" is not set in s58, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the "confirmation mode B" (confirmation regarding whether or not the end switch 19 is operated) is set (s59).

On the other hand, if "confirmation mode A" is set in s58, the process jumps to s64.

Next, when the "confirmation mode B" is not set in s59, the MPU 10 switches to the interruption switch in s60.
It is determined whether or not the operation in 18 is performed, and if "confirmation mode B" is set, jump to s94.

At s60, when it is determined that the interruption switch 18 is operated, the MPU 10 at s61 "confirmation mode A".
After setting, start the confirmation timer (s62),
Set the alarm (light, sound and display on the display 74) with s63. If it is determined in s60 that the interruption switch 18 has not been operated, the process jumps to s89.

Then, the MPU10 is set switch 70 with s64.
If it is determined that the set switch 70 has not been operated, it is determined whether the reset switch 71 has been operated (s65), and if it is determined that the set switch 70 has been operated. , The MPU 10 determines whether or not the "0 mode" is set in s70.

When it is determined in s65 that the reset switch 71 has not been operated, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the confirmation timer started in s62 has timed out (s66).

If it is determined that the confirmation timer has not timed out, the process jumps to s14, while if it is determined that the confirmation timer has timed up, s6
Perform 7.

At s67, the confirmation timer is cleared, and then "confirmation mode A" set at s61 is cleared (s68).
, In s69, the alarm set in s63 is cleared.

When it is determined in s70 that the "0 mode" is not set, the MPU 10 sets the firing solenoid 9 in the ball hitting disabled state in s71, and then executes s72.
On the other hand, if it is determined at s70 that the "0 mode" is set, then the process jumps to s72.

At s72, the "interruption mode" is set, and then at s73, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the standby ball sensors 90, 90 are shielded from light based on the standby signal. When it is determined that the standby ball sensors 90, 90 are shielded from light, it is considered that the determination of all 12 balls has been completed, and s74 is executed.

As described above, when 11 game balls are waiting in the waiting gutter 40, the determination of the type of all 12 balls has already been completed, so the timer for determining the type of ball is set. It is no longer necessary to provide it separately, and the number of prize balls will not increase or decrease from the present time.

On the other hand, in s73, the standby ball sensors 90, 90
When it is determined that is not shielded from light, it is detected that 11 game balls are not waiting in the waiting gutter 40, such as when the player gets caught by an obstacle nail, and jumps to s14. Therefore, no interruption process is performed.

Then, in s74, the MPU 10 operates the read / write unit 7 to write various data and ID code relating to the pachinko game currently stored in the RAM 73 to the writing unit 4. Then, the MPU 10 determines whether all the data written in the writing section 4 in s74 and the data in the RAM 73 match (s75).

If the two data match, it is considered that there is no inconvenience, and various data and the ID code written in the writing section 4 in s74 are input to the management device 3 (s7).
6). On the other hand, if both data do not match in s75, s74 is executed again.

After that, the drive unit 30 drives the take-in unit 21 by the MPU 10, so that the rotation axis of the motor 23 in FIG.
By rotating clockwise, the card 1 is returned to the player from the insertion slot 26 (s77). At this time, the data of the card 1 may be printed out by the printer 28.

Then, the interruption timer is started in s78, and the MPU 10 determines in s79 whether or not the interruption timer has timed out. If it is determined that the interruption timer has not expired, the MPU10
Determines whether the card 1 is inserted in the mounting portion 6 (s80).

If it is determined in s79 that the interruption timer has timed out, the process jumps to s83. s80
In the case where the card 1 is not inserted in the mounting section 6, it is determined whether or not the card (hereinafter referred to as an interruption card) 1 is inserted in the mounting section 6 of another pachinko machine 2 (s81). .

On the other hand, in s80, the card 1 is attached to the mounting portion 6
If it is inserted in, jump to s85.

Next, in s81, when it is determined that the interruption card 1 is inserted in the mounting portion 6 of another pachinko machine 2,
Jump to s83, otherwise run s82.

At s82, it is determined whether or not the interruption card 1 has been settled, that is, whether the ball count data and the amount data have been settled. If it is determined to be present, s83 is executed.

At s83, after the interruption timer started at s78 is cleared, the pachinko machine 2 is returned to the initial state.

Further, in s85, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the card 1 inserted in the mounting portion 6 is the interruption card 1, and when it is determined that the interruption card 1 is the interruption card 1, the interruption timer is set in s86. After clearing and clearing "interruption mode" (s87), jump to s12.

On the other hand, in s85, when the MPU 10 determines that the card 1 inserted in the mounting unit 6 is another card 1 different from the interrupting card 1, the drive unit 30 causes the MPU 10 to set the loading unit 21. For driving, the rotation shaft of the motor 23 rotates clockwise in FIG. 11 to return the card 1 from the insertion slot 26 to the player (s88) and jump to s79.

Then, in s89, the MPU 10 determines whether or not the "end mode" representing the end of the current pachinko game is set, and if the "end mode" is set, jumps to s103. On the other hand, if not, it is determined whether or not the end switch 19 is operated in s90.

If it is determined at s90 that the end switch 19 has been operated, the MPU 10 sets "confirmation mode B" at s91, and if not, s14
Jump to The "confirmation mode B" is for determining whether or not the confirmation regarding whether or not the end switch 19 is operated is set.

Next, the "interruption mode" in s62 to s83
Replace the process related to "end mode" with s92 to s107
About.

That is, the MPU 10 starts the confirmation timer in s92, sets an alarm in s93, and then sets s9.
In step 4, it is determined whether the set switch 70 is operated, and if the set switch 70 is not operated, it is determined whether the reset switch 71 is operated (s95).
When 70 is operated, the MPU 10 sets "0" in s100.
It is determined whether "mode" is set.

When the reset switch 71 is not operated at s95, the MPU 10 determines whether the confirmation timer has timed out (s96).

If the confirmation timer has not timed out, the process jumps to s14, while if the confirmation timer has timed up, s97 is executed. In s97, after clearing the confirmation timer, clear "Confirmation mode B".
(s98), clear the alarm set in s93 (s99)
.

Next, if the "0 mode" is not set in s100, the MPU 10 sets the firing solenoid 9 in the ball hitting disabled state in s101, and then executes s102. On the other hand, when it is determined in s100 that the "0 mode" is set, the process jumps to s102.

After the "end mode" is set in s102, the MPU 10 determines in s103 whether or not the standby ball sensors 90, 90 are shielded from light based on the standby signal. When it is determined that the standby ball sensors 90, 90 are shielded from light, it is determined that 11 game balls are waiting in the standby gutter 40, and s104 is executed.

As described above, when 11 game balls are waiting in the waiting gutter 40, the determination of the type of all 12 balls has already been completed. It is no longer necessary to provide it separately, and the number of prize balls will not increase or decrease from the present time.

On the other hand, in s103, the standby ball sensors 90, 90
If it is determined that is not shielded from light, the determination of all twelve pitches has not been completed yet, such as when it is caught by an obstacle nail, and jumps to s14. Therefore, the ending process is not performed.

Then, in s104, the MPU 10 operates the read / write unit 7 to write various data and the ID code in the RAM 73 at the present time into the writing unit 4. And MPU10 is s1
All data written to the writing unit 4 in 04 and RAM
It is determined whether the data in 73 matches (s10
Five).

If the two data match,
Various data and the ID code written in the writing unit 4 in s104 are input to the management device 3 (s106), and if not,
s104 is executed again.

Thereafter, the MPU 10 inserts the card 1 into the insertion slot 26.
From the player to the player (s107). Then, in s108, the pachinko machine 2 is returned to the initial state.

Next, from s23 or s25 shown in FIG.
When jumping to s112 shown in 15, it is determined in s112 whether or not the loan amount data of the card 1 is zero. If it is zero, s113 is executed, while if it is not zero, s137 is executed. To jump.

At s113, the MPU 10 validates the additional insertion of the new card 1, and then at s114, it is determined whether or not the "E mode" described later is set.

If it is determined that the "E mode" is set, s117 is executed, and if not, the process jumps to s115. The "E mode" means that both the ball count data and the money amount data are zero.

At s115, it is determined whether or not the "0 mode" is set. When it is determined that the "0 mode" is set, the "E mode" is set at s116, and otherwise. Jumps to s117.

[0240] In s117, it is determined whether or not the new card 1 is additionally inserted. If it is determined that the new card 1 is not additionally inserted, the s118 causes the MPU 10 to shield the standby ball sensors 90, 90 from light. Whether or not it is determined based on the standby signal.

When it is determined that the standby ball sensors 90, 90 are shielded from light, it is determined that 11 game balls are waiting in the standby gutter 40, and the process jumps to s109 shown in FIG. To do.

As described above, when 11 game balls are waiting in the waiting gutter 40, the determination of the type of all 12 balls has already been completed, so the timer for determining the type of ball is set. It is no longer necessary to provide it separately, and the number of prize balls will not increase or decrease from the present time.

When it is determined in s118 that the standby ball sensors 90, 90 are not shielded from light, it is determined that 11 game balls are not waiting in the standby gutter 40, such as when caught in an obstacle nail. And jump to s27 shown in FIG.

In this case, the zero card 1 is held by the roller 24, and the zero card 1 is not taken in.

In s109 shown in FIG. 14, after inputting the “E mode” data at the time of s116 to the management device 3, the drive unit 30 drives the intake unit 21 by the MPU 10, so that the rotation axis of the motor 23 is In FIG. 11, by rotating counterclockwise, the card 1, that is, the zero card 1, is conveyed from the read / write enabled position toward the discard card case 22.

As a result, the zero card 1 is dropped and collected in the discarding card case 22. Therefore, after the zero card 1 is collected (s110), the pachinko machine 2 is returned to the initial state in s111. It

At this time, a timer is not used for timing the fetching of the zero card 1.

On the other hand, when it is determined in s117 that the new card 1 is additionally inserted, the driving unit 30 sets the MP in s119.
In order to drive the loading unit 21 by U10, the rotation axis of the motor 23 rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 11 to transport the newly inserted new card 1 to a position where it can be read / written (s120 ), And execute s121. At this time, the zero card 1 is held by the roller 24.

At s121, the MPU 10 reads various data of the new card 1, and then at s122, it is determined whether or not the card 1 is fair, and if it is determined to be fair, s122 , Otherwise jump to s129.

At s122, the MPU 10 compares the usage count data written in the writing unit 4 of the card 1 with the usage limit count, and if the usage limit count is reached, the MPU 10 notifies the display unit 74 to that effect at s123. At the same time as displaying, the drive unit 30 displays the MPU
In order to drive the take-in section 21 by 10, the rotation shaft of the motor 23 rotates clockwise in FIG. 11 to insert the card 1 into the insertion slot.
Return from 26 to the player.

On the other hand, when the usage count data of the card 1 has not reached the usage limit count, it is determined that the card 1 is usable, and the MPU 10 adds "1" to the usage count data (s124).

Then, the added numerical value is input to the management device 3 (s125), and then the MPU 10 uses the unique data written in the card 1 and the unique data of the card 1 stored in the management device 3. Are compared (s126), and when both do not match, the process jumps to s129, and when both match, s127 is executed.

At s129, the MPU 10 informs that the card 1 is inconvenient by an alarm or a lamp, and when the alarm state is released by an operation on the amusement hall side or the like, a newly inserted card 1 is inserted. Returned (s13
0), jump to s27.

In s127, the MPU 10 adds the data of the previous card 1 to the data of the new card 1, updates the data of the new card 1, and inputs the updated data to the management device 3 (s128). .

Thereafter, the MPU 10 operates the motor 23 to convey the new card 1 further in the depth direction, and takes the front card 1 into the discarding card case 22 (s13
1).

Then, in s132, the MPU 10 judges whether or not the "0 mode" is set, and the "0 mode" is set.
If is set, it is determined in s133 whether or not the ball number data is zero, while if "0 mode" is not set, the process jumps to s27.

In s133, if the sphere count data is zero, s1
While jumping to 37, if not, in s134, M
After clearing the "0 mode", PU10 clears the "E mode" in s135, makes the firing solenoid 9 ready to hit the ball, and continues the pachinko game (s136).
Jump to s27.

In s137, after the conversion switch 72 is validated, it is determined in s138 whether the conversion switch 72 is turned on. If it is determined that the conversion switch 72 is turned on,
While executing s139, if not, jump to s27.

In s139, the MPU 10 is a money amount sphere number setting device in advance.
Based on the rate set in 78, the money amount data at the time point s112 is converted into ball number data, and the ball number data is input to the management device 3. After this, the MPU10 clears the "0 mode" (s141), and the firing solenoid 9 is released in s142.
Make the ball ready to hit and jump to s27.

In the present embodiment, the case where the standby ball sensors 90, 90 are arranged only at the position for detecting the 11th game ball from the most downstream of the standby gutter 40 has been described, but it is not limited to this. Not something.

For example, a game ball management sensor (not shown) is provided at a position separated from the standby ball sensors 90, 90 upstream by the game ball diameter, that is, at a position corresponding to the 12th ball from the most downstream of the standby gutter 40. The standby ball sensors 90, 90 may be installed side by side.

By providing the game ball management sensor in this manner, the firing solenoid 9 is continuously excited due to a failure of the game circuit 8 or the like, and when the mechanisms 42 to 44 relating to the ball feeding become inoperable, the firing is performed. Since the game ball immediately after being launched by the solenoid 9 is not sent to the launch solenoid 9 side, the game ball management sensor detects the last game ball launched.

As a result, the standby ball sensors 90, 90 normally detect only the 11th game ball, but since the game ball management sensor detects the 12th game ball, M
PU10 or management device 3 detects an abnormality of the pachinko machine,
The malfunction of the game circuit 8 can be detected based on the malfunction of the firing solenoid 9 and the mechanisms 42 to 44 relating to the ball feeding.

Further, even if the firing solenoid 9 and the mechanism 42-44 relating to ball feeding are operating normally, when the game ball management sensor detects the 12th game ball, the MPU 10 or management The device 3 is installed in the pachinko machine 2
It is possible to detect that three or more game balls are mixed.

[0265] As a result, an object having a smaller diameter or a larger diameter than a game ball normally used in a pachinko game or an illegal ball having a large specific gravity mixed into a pachinko machine is immediately detected, and a notification to that effect is given, or a pachinko machine is notified. By stopping the game or the like, it is possible to perform a prompt process against the mixing of the illegal ball.

Also, the game ball management sensor is about the true game ball radius from the bottom of the standby gutter 40 from the viewpoint of detecting a small diameter ball.
It is desirable to place it above (5.0-5.5 mm).

As described above, the present invention is provided with the detecting means 90 for detecting whether or not the number of pachinko balls waiting in the circulation guiding device 35, 36, 39, 40, 41 is a predetermined number. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the need for a timer for timing for taking in and collecting the zero card 1, a timer for determining the type of ball, and a ball number counter.

As a result, since the structure of the pachinko machine can be simplified and the number of parts can be reduced, the restrictions on the creation of the control board and the control program are eased, and the work efficiency relating to the development of the hardware and software of the product, Not only the productivity is improved, but also the economical side effect of reducing the cost can be achieved.

Further, in the structure provided with the detecting means 90 comprising the light emitting element and the light receiving element, the pachinko ball can be detected without contact, so that not only the pachinko ball but also the detection side is free from ball clogging due to abrasion and contact. The detection reliability is improved because it does not occur at all.

Since the drive unit 30 does not collect the zero card 1 inserted in the pachinko machine 2 before the determination of the type of ball, it becomes zero when the game ball is launched, and this game ball becomes an obstacle nail. The zero card 1 will not be collected even if the zero card 1 is caught.

Therefore, the pachinko game is never interrupted due to the recovery of the zero card 1 when the player has an advantageous right. It is possible to prevent the decline.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a plan view of the card of FIG. 1. FIG.

3 is a front view of the pachinko machine of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a part of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 7 is a rear view of FIG. 3;

8 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the pachinko machine of FIG.

9 is a front view showing the configuration of the hitting device of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing the illegal sphere sensor of FIG. 1.

11 is a side view showing the configuration of the mounting portion of FIG. 1.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a part of a procedure for controlling the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1.

13 is a flowchart showing a part different from FIG.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a part different from FIG. 13.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a part different from FIG.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional example.

17 is a front view showing the pachinko machine of FIG. 16.

18 is a side view showing the mounting portion of FIG. 17.

FIG. 19 is a detailed view of FIG. 16.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 card 2 Pachinko machine 9 Ball hitting device 11 Game board 35,36,39,40,41 Circulation induction device 90 Detection means

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A batting device for enclosing a predetermined number of pachinko balls, which hits the pachinko balls on a game board, a safe ball, an out ball, and a foul ball of the pachinko balls, which are hit by the hitting device. In a sealed ball type pachinko machine provided with a circulation guiding device for waiting at a ball hitting position of the ball striking device, in order to detect whether or not the number of pachinko balls waiting in the circulation guiding device is a predetermined number. An enclosing ball type pachinko machine, characterized in that the detecting means is provided in the circulation guiding device. 2. The sealed ball type pachinko machine according to claim 1, further comprising a detection means including a light emitting element and a light receiving element.