JP3449479B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention
Next to the ball rental machineOn the supply tray on the frontPrize ball or
Ball discharge control device that controls the discharge of balls related to lending
And fire the ball supplied from the supply tray to the game area of the game board
To control the launching device and the operating parts provided on the game board.
And the number of prize balls related to prize ball discharge to the ball discharge control device
And a gaming machine provided with the accessory control device for transmitting. [0002] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Pachinko machines, especially pachinko machines using game balls
In, money is transferred to a cash-type ball rental machine adjacent to the gaming machine.
To borrow a rental ball and supply it to the pachinko machine
The mainstream was to move to and play games.
Borrow a ball using a prepaid card instead of a bill
There are also card-type pachinko machines that can do this. This card
Pachinko machines are card-type machines located next to pachinko machines.
Inserting a prepaid card into a ball rental machine and performing ball rental operations
With the ball discharging device provided in the pachinko machine,
Rental balls are paid out directly to the supply tray of
Prepaid car from the viewpoint of convenience for both technicians and game stores
In order to spread ball lending by
Adopt game content with higher gambling than no pachinko machines
It has been recognized that. [0003] However, there is a high gambling
A cash-type ball rental machine is installed adjacent to the card-type pachinko machine.
And use a card-type pachinko machine to lend money
Prepaid cards become popular
Is hindered. Also, the ball ejection device of pachinko machines
From a card-type ball rental machine,
Activates the ball ejection device based on the signal related to the ball rental
To let the ball rental machine discharge the ball rental machine
Accuracy and reliability of the exchange of signals related to ball lending between
Reliability is required. In addition, convenience by prepaid card
Operability of ball lending by the player as well as
Consider the wiring process connected to the ball rental machine at the time of assembly or maintenance.
You need to take care. [0004] Therefore, the present invention provides a game machine using a card.
Stops firing when disconnected from the ball rental machine that performs ball rental
And make the game impossible, between the gaming machine and the ball rental machine
In addition to the accuracy and reliability of the signal exchange related to ball lending,
The aim is to provide gaming machines with improved workability and assembly
I do. [0005] Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above problems,
Next to a ball lending machine with a card slot,Provided on the front
On a serving dishControl to discharge balls related to prize balls or rental balls
A ball discharge control device to perform, and a ball supplied from the supply plate.
A launching device that launches into the gaming area of the gaming board;
It controls the operating parts provided and controls the discharge of prize balls.
An accessory control device for transmitting the number of prize balls to the ball discharge control device,
Ball discharge control device of the gaming machine provided with
And the ball rental machine are connected so that they can transmit and receive each other.
Is controlled by a ball lending machine and used when lending a ball.
Lending switch, return inserted card
Return switch for displaying the balance of the card
Indicates that the number display and the lending switch can be operated.
Rentable display, provided on the front of the gaming machine, wherein the ball rental machine
Is the remaining card inserted by operating the lending switch.
When making a conversion request to convert from high to a given number of rental balls,
A ball lending signal is transmitted to the ball discharge control device, and a predetermined
Send a predetermined number request signal requesting the discharge of the number of
The ball discharge control device isThe ball lending signal, the predetermined number request
The signal and the completion of the discharge of the predetermined number of lending balls have been completed.
Sending / receiving the specified number discharge completion signal via the photocoupler
Configured to be reliable, Power supplied from the ball rental machine
Each signal is monitored by monitoring the
The connection status of the photocoupler corresponding to
Judge whether it is in a reliable state,Connected so that transmission and reception are possible
If not, the firing device is set to stop firing.
On the other hand, if connected so that transmission and reception are possible, the ball
Subject to the input of the ball rental signal transmitted from the rental machine
Accepts the input of a fixed number request signal and rents a predetermined number of balls
Is controlled to discharge the predetermined number of lending balls.
The predetermined number discharge completion signal to the ball rental machine
Sent,Connected to the ball rental machine on the back of the gaming machine
Interface board, and the interface
The first connector that connects the wiring from the ball rental machine to the
And a second connector for connecting wiring from the ball discharge control device.
Kuta, the lending switch, return switch, frequency indicator
And a ball lending operation unit with a lendable display
A third connector for connecting a wire, the photocoupler,
Was arrangedIt is characterized by the following. According to the first aspect of the present invention, a ball of a gaming machine is provided.
The emission control device and the ball rental machine can transmit and receive each other. So
And controlled by a ball lending machine, used when lending a ball
Lending switch, return inserted card
Return switch for displaying the balance of the card
Indicates that the frequency indicator and lending switch can be operated
Is provided on the front of the gaming machine
It is easy to operate the rental switch and return switch
In addition, the indications of the frequency indicator and the rentable indicator are easy to see. Ma
Also, the remaining card inserted based on the operation of the lending switch
When making a conversion request to convert from high to a given number of rental balls,
A ball lending signal from the ball lending machine to the ball discharge control deviceButSubmit
Be doneAt the same time, a predetermined number of
Signal requestButTransmitted, by the ball discharge control device,The sphere
Lending signal, the predetermined number request signal, and a predetermined number of lending
A predetermined number discharge completion signal indicating that the discharge of the ball has been completed is
Sent and received via photo coupler, supplied from the ball rental machine
Power supply is monitored via a photocoupler.
Therefore, the connection state of the photocoupler corresponding to each of the signals is
It is determined whether the ball lending machine can be transmitted and received,Sending and receiving
If not connected in a communicable state, the launching device
Will be firedSo a cash-type ball rental machine next to a gaming machine
Game provided by this cash-type ball rental machine
Can be prevented, and the spread of prepaid cards can be promoted.one
On the other hand, if connected so that transmission and reception are possible, the ball
Subject to the input of the ball rental signal transmitted from the rental machine
The input of the fixed number request signal is received, and
The control for discharging the lending ball is performed, and the discharging of the predetermined number of lending balls is performed.
When the discharge is completed, the predetermined number discharge completion signal is output to the ball.
Sent to rental machineSo it is possible to discharge the ball lending reliably
it can. Also, on the back of the gaming machine, connect to the ball rental machine
An interface board is provided, and the interface
The first connector that connects the wiring from the ball rental machine to the
And a second connector for connecting wiring from the ball discharge control device.
Kuta, the lending switch, return switch, frequency indicator
And a ball lending operation unit with a lendable display
A third connector for connecting a wire, the photocoupler,
Is arrangedSo, the ball rental connected to the third connector
Ball rental machine and ball rental operation unit simply by pulling out the connector from the operation unit
Easily disconnect the wiring connection with the
And the wiring of the ball discharge control device from the second connector
By simply disconnecting the connector, the connection between the gaming machine and the ball discharge control device
Easily disconnect the wire connection and remove the ball discharge control device.
As a result, maintainability and assemblability are improved. [0007] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, one embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.
Examples will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 is a book
The installation state of the gaming machine 100 and the ball rental machine 200 of the embodiment is shown.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a configuration example of the gaming machine 100.
It is. As shown in these figures, the gaming machine 100
A ball rental machine 200 is installed adjacent to the
Information on ball lending from 200 is stored in the gaming machine 100.
Sent to the ball discharge control device described later.
Ball is lent by the ball discharge device based on this information
It has become. The gaming machine 100 has a front frame 22.
An opening / closing panel 23 is attached to the front frame 22.
ing. A metal frame 27 is attached to the opening / closing panel 23.
Is supplied to the ball launcher
Supply tray 24 for storing game balls (hit balls)
And further below it when the prize ball is ejected.
A saucer 25 is provided for storing the balls overflowing from the feeding tray 24
Have been. In addition, on the upper part of the front frame 22 of the game board 3,
As a result of the game, a special game letter called "big hit" described below
When a condition occurs, a special
A separate game display lamp 26 is provided. In addition,
On the right side in front of the feeding plate 24, a game machine is provided adjacent to the gaming machine.
Ball lending operation section for causing the ball lending machine 200 to perform ball lending operation
250 are provided. FIG. 2 shows a central portion of the front of the gaming machine 100 as shown in FIG.
The game board 3 is installed in such a manner. In this game board 3
Is used to rotate the operation dial 21 provided on the front frame 22.
Fired by a hit ball firing device (not shown) driven by
The hit ball to the upper part of the game area 4 of the game board 3
A guide rail 5 is provided. Also, the game area
4, a variable display device 30 is installed at the upper center.
A variable winning device 50 is provided immediately below the display device 30.
Have been. Also, a game area is provided at an appropriate position on the front of the game board 3.
The direction of the hit ball (game ball) falling from above area 4
Change the flow rate and direction of the hit ball
A large number of windmills 11, 11, ..., obstacle nails 12, 12,
, Etc. are provided. FIG. 3 is a front view of the ball lending machine 200, and FIG.
The ball rental operation section 250 provided on the supply tray 24 of the machine is enlarged.
It is the front view shown. As described above, the ball rental machine 200
Each game machine is installed one at a time.
In the form, paired with the gaming machine installed on the right side of the ball rental machine
ing. This ball lending machine 200 is located almost in the center,
Card reader into which the prepaid card is inserted (currently shown in the figure)
(Not shown), a card insertion slot 210 is provided
The ball lending machine 200 is operated under the ball insertion slot 210.
Ball lending control device that controls based on a command signal from unit 250
A card unit 220 for storing 1200 is installed.
ing. In addition, a ball lending machine is provided above the card unit 220.
In the event of an abnormality such as 200, a staff member etc.
Card unit to release the card from the holder
An inlet 211 is provided. Also, the upper part of the ball rental machine 200
The card is lit when the card can be inserted
An indicator 231 is provided, and a prepaid car
To display the fraction of the balance of the card and maintain the ball rental machine
Fraction display 232 for displaying information, the ball lending machine 2
Connection indicating whether 00 is connected to the left or right gaming machine
When inserting the heading indicator 233 and the prepaid card
Is displayed, indicating that the card is being inserted.
Is provided. Note that the connection stand direction indicator 233 is
When the ball lending machine is connected to the left gaming machine
Indicates that the upper left triangle display section 233a in the figure is lit.
When connected to the right gaming machine,
The triangle display section 233b is turned on. A ball lending operation provided on the gaming machine 100 side
In the part 250, as shown in FIG.
Of the balance of the prepaid card
Frequency display 251 for performing the error display, the player lends the ball
Switch 252 used when performing
Lendable display LE that indicates that the switch can be operated
D253, for returning inserted card
A return switch 254 is provided. And the above lending
A single pressing operation of the output switch 252 causes a ball
A game ball for a predetermined amount (for example, 300 yen) from the discharge device
Is released and at the same time the amount is inserted
It is deducted from the balance of the prepaid card
You. Ball lending by a player or the like using this operation unit
The work is performed according to the following procedure. Card available indicator 231 on ball rental machine 200 lights up
When the prepaid card is inserted into the card slot 21
0, the card reader in the ball lending machine 200 (Fig.
(Not shown) draws in the card (tentatively, the display 231 is
Try to insert when it is off or blinking
Even card readers will not accept this
There). In addition, the balance of the inserted card is 0 yen
The card will be returned as is. When the card is inserted, the card insertion indicator 234 is displayed.
And the loanable display LED 253 is lit, and the frequency display
251 displays the balance of the prepaid card. If the lending switch 252 is pressed once in this state,
The technician side is set in advance in the setting unit (not shown)
Game balls with the number of balls set (300 yen game balls) are discharged
Will be issued. Note that the rentable display LED 253 turns off.
, The operation of pressing the lending switch is invalid.
And no ball lending is done. Lending (discharging) of the desired number of game balls ends, and
When the return switch 254 is pressed by the person,
The card reader inserts the inserted prepaid card.
It is discharged from the inlet 231. When this discharging operation is completed
The loanable display LED 253 is turned off and the card is inserted.
The indicator 234 blinks for a predetermined period, and then turns off. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of only the game board 3 of FIG.
FIG. It is provided slightly above the center of the game board 3.
The variable display device 30 is composed of a fluorescent display tube.
Three variable display units 30A, 30B, 30C (left
Left symbol display section 30A, middle symbol display section 30B, right figure
A pattern display section 30C) is formed, and below the variable display section.
Special figure start prize storage display part (display) 31A-31D,
A background display section 32 is formed above the variable display section.
I have. In the variable display device 30,
According to the command from the control device 600, the left symbol display unit
30A, “0,1,2,3,4,0” is displayed on the right symbol display section 30C.
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, P, T, C, E,? 16
Of the symbols in this order, and of the middle symbol display section 36B.
"0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, A, P,
T, C, E, X,? 17 symbols in this order
The speed at which the player cannot follow the change in the display at the fastest speed
Can be displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the starting
The prize memory display sections 31A to 31D are provided with start winning ports 6, which will be described later.
Winning of 6, 8 and still the corresponding variable display game is played
Display the number of winning balls that are not
It is. At a position immediately below the variable display device 30 of the game board 3,
Is provided with a variable winning device 50. This floating prize dress
The game device 50 usually has its movable members 51, 51 closed.
The ball is held in a state where it is difficult to win (the state of FIG. 5),
The result of the "variable display game" by the variable display device is
When a “big hit” occurs, the movable members 51, 51
(Fig. 6)
(Open state). In this embodiment
Is a start winning prize provided immediately below the variable display device 30.
The opening provided on the left and right sides of the mouth 8 or the variable winning device 50
Provided that the game ball has won the dynamic winning prize mouth 6,6,
The "variable display game" starts, and the game result
When "hit" (three patterns match),
Then, the movable member 51, 51 is in an open state (an inverted C-shape).
So that it is held for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds)
(1 cycle). In addition, the "large"
The "hit" game state is the state while the open state is held
A predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the special winning opening 52.
It is designed to end when a prize is awarded, during which time a predetermined
Provided that the continuation conditions of
After the elapse of the interval time (for example, 3.5 seconds), the next
It is going to move to Kuru. This "big hit" game
The state continues until a predetermined cycle (for example, 16 cycles).
It is possible to be. The variable winning device 50 has a winning ball inflow portion.
53 is provided with a continuous winning opening 53A (see FIG. 6) in the center.
It is determined that a game ball wins in the winning opening 53A as described above.
This is the continuation condition of the "big hit" gaming state. Also,
The winning openings 53B and 53 are located on the left and right sides of the continuous winning opening 53A.
B is provided. These prizes during one opening operation
The number of game balls that have won the mouths 53A, 53B, 53B is
Continuous winning detector SW4 described later, ten count detector SW
5, detected by SW6, the number becomes "10"
One cycle when the specified time elapses
The opening operation of the console is terminated. Returning to FIG. 5, the uppermost part of the variable display device 30
The section is provided with two prize holes 13, 13
A general prize is placed on the left and right sides of the variable display device 30 of the technical board 3
Mouth 7, 7 is provided, and the variable winning device 50 is started.
General winning openings 9, 9 are provided outside the winning opening.
You. On the other hand, at the bottom of the game board 3,
Outs for collecting game balls that did not win (out balls)
A ball collecting port 14 is provided. Outside the game area 4 of the game board 3, there are many
A number of decorative lamps L1 to L4 are provided, and further on the upper left
Is provided with a completion lamp L10. In addition, of game board 3
Decorative lamps (side lamps) L6, L on the left and right sides of the center
6 are provided. Also, the body frame of the variable winning device 50
Has a plurality of built-in decorative lamps L5 and L5,
A decoration lamp L9 is built in the upper part of the device 30.
Further, a plurality of devices are provided on both left and right sides of the variable winning device of the game board 3.
Lamp unit provided with decorative lamps L7, ..., L8, ...
15, 15 are provided. Installed like this
"Large hit" occurs in L1 to L4 among various decorative lamps
Reach display run to inform so-called "reach status" before
L5 and L5 satisfy the continuation condition at the "big hit".
L6, L6, L7,
L7 lights up during execution of the variable display game (during symbol change).
Change indicator lamps, L8, L8, L9 are other game states
Is a game state display lamp that is turned on / off in accordance with. In the gaming machine 100 configured as described above,
The fired game ball is provided on the game board 3
Of the winning openings, when it flows into the starting winning openings 8, 6, 6
For example, five prize balls are discharged for one winning ball.
The general winning opening 7, 7, 9, 9, 1
If you win 3 or 13, it is like one winning ball
For example, when 10 prize balls are won in the special winning opening 52,
For example, 15 prize balls are ejected for one winning ball.
It has become so. In this way, the starting winning openings 8, 6,
By reducing the number of prize balls when winning 6
In returning a certain number of prize balls to the player,
Nail adjustment to increase winnings in starting ports with few appearances
Can increase the number of occurrences of "games"
Becomes FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a modification installed substantially at the center of the game board 3.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a dynamic winning device 50. This floating winning device
50 is attached to the through hole 3B of the game board 3 shown in FIG.
Book that forms the outline of the variable winning device 50
The center of the body frame 50A is hollow, and a large
The winning opening 52 is formed, and the doll member 55 (FIG. 7)
Is installed in the center. The big winning opening 52 is a book
A movable member 51 rotatably attached to the body frame 50A,
The movable part is opened and closed by 51.
The "big hit" game state is achieved by opening the materials 51, 51
Is done. Specifically, the movable members 51, 51
Closed in the skill state, it is difficult to accept game balls
It is shaped like a letter "C" (FIG. 5). Then, "variable table
When a “big hit” occurs as a result of the
The prize device 50 has a special winning opening
The movable members 51, 51 are reversed by the anode A (not shown).
It is opened in the shape of "C", and game balls flow into the special winning opening 52.
Easier to do. The operation control of the solenoid A (ON / OFF)
OFF control) is a control signal from the accessory control device 600 described later.
It is based on the issue. The main frame 50 having the large winning opening 52 formed therein.
On the front side of the doll member 55 installed in the approximate center of A
Means that the continuous winning opening 53A and the winning opening 53B, 53B are formed.
A winning ball inflow portion 53 is provided. And large
The winning balls flowing into the winning opening 52 are the above three winning openings.
53A, 53B, 53B, and then
Detectors SW4 to SW6 respectively provided in these winning openings
Is to be detected. In addition, the winning ball inflow section 5
The upper end of 3 can be moved horizontally to the left and right with respect to the board surface
Closing lever 56a and a continuous winning opening for performing this movement
Inflow prevention mechanism 5 including solenoid B (not shown)
6 are provided. In this inflow prevention mechanism 56
Usually, as shown in FIG.
The closing lever 56a is connected to the continuous winning opening 53A and the winning opening 53B.
Is held so that it is located between
(For example, when the continuation condition is satisfied),
It is moved to the position shown in FIG.
Closes the continuous winning opening 53A and prevents the inflow of game balls.
Swelling. FIG. 8 shows the above various types formed in the game area 4.
The flow path of the game ball that has won the winning opening is formed,
It is a back view which shows the structure of the back side of the game board 3. In this figure
As shown, a plurality of through holes 3 </ b> A to 3 </ b> A
3I is provided. Of these, approximately in the game board 3
The central through-hole 3A penetrates the variable display device 30 through the lower side thereof.
The hole 3B is provided for mounting the variable winning device 50.
ing. The through holes 3C and 3D are provided in the lamp unit shown in FIG.
15 and 15, the second and third starting winning openings 7,7, and furthermore
It is provided to attach the general winning opening 9, 9,
Since the first starting winning opening 8 can be attached to the through hole 3E.
It is provided in. And the through holes 3F and 3G are a general prize
The ports 7, 7 and the through hole 3H take the completion lamp L10 etc.
The through hole 3I is provided for the out ball collection port 1.
4 to communicate with an out-ball collection gutter (not shown)
Have been. Each winning opening 6,6 on the front of the game board 3
7, 7, 9, 9, 8, 13, 13, 52,
Then, any of the through holes 3A to 3G formed in the game board 3
The game ball (winning ball) that has reached the back side of the game board 3 through
Winning ball guide gutters 3a to 3i formed on the back surface of the skill board 3,
Behind the game board 3, so that the game balls can pass through the inside
Winning balls placed at least one ball apart from each other
8 are indicated by dotted arrows in FIG.
It flows down in the direction of flow and is collected.
Thus, it is guided to a winning ball processing device 810 described later.
ing. In addition, on the back side of the game board 3, each of the above prize
When a game ball wins a specific winning opening in the mouth
A plurality of winning ball detectors (SW1 to SW6)
Is provided. That is, the first starting winning opening 8 has flowed.
Start winning switch SW1 that detects a game ball guides the winning ball
It is installed downstream of the gutters 3e and 3f, and the second and third starting inlets are provided.
Starting prize detector that detects game balls flowing into the prize ports 6 and 6
SW2, SW3 are in the winning hole installation position of the through holes 3C, 3D
is set up. In addition, a modification attached to the through hole 3B
A movable wing piece is provided in a flow path formed inside the moving prize winning device 50.
The winning balls that flowed into the special winning opening 62 when the 51, 51 was opened
Ten count detector SW5, SW6 to detect and continuous input
A prize detector SW4 is provided, and
The incoming game ball is driven by one of these three detectors
Is to be detected. Note that, in this embodiment,
Safe sensor provided in the winning ball processing device 810 (winning
Ball detector), all the winning prize openings of the game board 3
Game balls are detected, and the game board
The detectors SW1 to SW6 provided in the prize ball 3
To determine how many prize balls to eject
Used as a detector. That is, the detectors SW1 to SW3
"Eject 5" for the number of winning balls detected by
Winners detected by detectors SW4 to SW6
"Discharge of 15 balls" is performed by the number of balls. And Say
Any of the above when a winning ball is detected by
No detection signal was generated from the detectors SW1 to SW6.
Sometimes, "10 discharges" for that much
I have. The gaming machine 100 constructed generally as described above.
Is the control of the accessory control device 600 and the like described later installed in the
The operation is generally controlled by the means as follows. Play
By turning the operation dial 21 shown in FIG.
Three start-ups provided on the game board 3 by the launched game balls
When one of the prize mouths 8, 6, and 6 is awarded, that effect
Detected by the third start winning detectors SW1 to SW3
Based on detection signals from the detectors SW1 to SW3.
Then, the accessory control device 600 is configured to change the variable table of the variable display device 30.
Display units 30A to 30C play variable display games
Has become. When the variable display game is started,
Each of the display units 30A to 30C of the variable display device 30 has 16 or
17 types of symbols over a predetermined period (5.2 seconds or more)
Continuously variable display. After the above specified period has passed
Pattern change in the order of pattern 30A, middle pattern 30B, right pattern 30C
Is stopped, depending on the combination of symbols when stopped
The determination of “big hit” / “loss” is performed. And game
If the result is "losing", the variable winning device 50
"Loss" is displayed with the movable members 51, 51 closed.
This is performed for a fixed time (for example, 1.024 sec). one
On the other hand, when the result of the variable display game is "big hit"
Is (at this time the design is "3,3,3", "7,7,7" etc.
At a predetermined time from a speaker described later.
Sound effect (fanfare) over a period (for example, 4 seconds)
And then the movable member 5 of the variable winning device 50
1, 51 are rotated in the opening direction for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds).
Then, the special winning opening 52 is opened. Once in the grand prize opening 52
Game balls win the winning opening 52 during the opening of the game
Once the movable members 51, 51 are rotated in the closing direction to
The winning opening 52 is closed. Opening the special winning opening 52
When the game ball wins the above-mentioned continuous winning opening 53A during the
Condition is established), and when the closed state of the special winning opening 52 is predetermined.
For the next cycle (e.g., 3.504 seconds)
And the special winning opening 52 is again set for a predetermined time (29 seconds).
Be released. Such opening operation of the special winning opening 52 is the most
Up to 16 cycles can be continued. And large
When the hit game reaches the final (16) cycle, the continuation condition
Regardless of whether the game has been established or not, the “big hit” game state is
The opening operation of the prize port 52 for a predetermined time (29 seconds) is completed, or
The process ends when ten winning balls flow into the special winning opening. The gaming machine continues to open while the big winning opening is open.
And the continuation condition is satisfied, the doll member 55 wins
Solenoid of the inflow prevention mechanism 56 provided in the ball inflow portion 53
The closing lever 56a is slid by the action of the door B.
Thus, the continuous winning opening 53A is closed. By the way, the game state is controlled as described above.
In the gaming machine 100, the winning
The release of the prize ball corresponding to the ball (safe ball)
For the operation of control devices such as the device 600 and the ball discharge control device 700
Therefore, the operation is performed as follows. Fired in the game area 4
After winning, one of the winning openings provided in the game board 3 was won
The game balls are provided with through holes 3A to 3G provided in the game board 3,
The prize ball guide gutters 3a to 3i, the prize ball gathering gutter 16, etc.
All are guided to the winning ball processing device 810. This winning prize place
The storage unit for winning balls is formed in the
The stored winning balls are detected by one safe sensor.
It is supposed to be. Then, the safe sensor
The number of game balls (safe balls) detected and the number of predetermined balls
The operation of discharging the prize ball is performed. Soshi
In this gaming machine 100, the detected winning ball is
Depending on which winning opening is won, that is, the winning ball is
Inflow from the starting winning openings 8, 6, and 6 to the winning ball processing section
5 prizes for one winning ball
The ball is ejected, and the game ball wins from the big winning opening 52.
When you do, for example, 15 prizes for one winning ball
The ball is ejected, and other prize holes are won.
In this case, for example, 10 prize balls are discharged for one winning ball.
I have to put out. Discharge of these three types of prize balls
The output operation is performed as follows. That is, each entry of the game board
The game ball that has flowed into the prize mouth enters through the prize ball collecting gutter 16.
Collected in the prize ball processing device and installed inside it
One is detected by the sensor. This safe sensor
If the first one is detected, the place corresponding to this winning ball
The discharging operation of the prize ball of the fixed number of balls is performed once, and the discharging operation is performed.
Is completed, the winning ball is ejected from the processing device.
It is. Following this discharge, the next winning ball is placed in the safe sensor.
When it reaches, the building is detected and the next prize ball discharge operation is performed.
Is being done. By the way, the prize like this
The ball processing device uses a safe sensor to determine the presence or absence of the winning ball.
Detected only, the winning ball won any winning opening
Is not determined. In this embodiment, the safe
How many prize balls are ejected for the winning ball detected by the sensor
Or "5 discharges", "10 discharges", "15 discharges"
Which of the “discharge” is performed is stored in the accessory control device 600 side.
Will be conducted based on the winning data
You. The winning data is obtained from the winning detectors SW1 to SW6.
Game balls flow into each winning port based on the winning signal of
Is counted and stored. Therefore,
When a winning ball is detected by the safe sensor,
The control device 600 temporarily plays the game to the starting winning openings 8, 6, and 6.
If memorizing the winning of the ball, the accessory control device 600
The data is sent to a ball discharge control device 700 described later, and “5
"Eject", and the game ball is awarded to the special winning opening 52 temporarily.
Is stored, "15 items are discharged" based on the data.
"Out". Emission control in this way
The game ball reaches the detection unit on the back side of the game board 3.
At that point, that fact is detected, and thereafter, the winning ball processing equipment
810 is detected by the safe sensor. Obedience
Therefore, many winning balls are stored in the winning ball processing device 810.
If there are any, the number of winning balls stored is "5
Out ”winning opening (starting winning opening)
Check if you have won the "15 Emissions" prize port (large prize port)
Can detect and discharge the prize ball accordingly.
You. In addition, three types of prize balls are ejected with different numbers of balls.
In this case, detectors may be provided at two types of winning openings. This
In the case of the two types of existing detectors, ie, the variable display game
Start winning prize detector for starting
Ten count detection that counts the number of winning balls in the big winning opening
Two types of prizes are detected by the device (and the continuous prize detector)
Is done. In this embodiment, a large number of winning balls are used.
Is formed at a time on the winning ball processing device 810 and on the upstream side thereof.
When it is stored in the winning prize ball receiving gutter 17 (Fig. 9)
First, based on the above data, "5 discharges" are performed,
"15 discharge" when the memory of "5 discharge" runs out
Is performed, and when the memory of the “15 discharges” is exhausted,
"Eject 10" for the number of remaining winning balls
are doing. Thus, the prize ball processing device 810 and the prize
When many winning balls are stored in the ball receiving gutter 17,
Priority is given to "5 emission" over "15 emission"
The stored prize balls can be more efficiently processed by the processing device.
Can be released (first of the five prize balls)
One prize ball is released for each discharge, followed by 15 discharges
One winning ball is released each time). When the prize ball is discharged as described above,
The following effects are obtained. In recent gaming machines,
Once a big hit occurs, a game ball is played at a time
Until a predetermined number of prize balls have been ejected.
, The next winning ball is generated and the winning ball processing device 810
In such a case, the prize ball is likely to overflow. This place
In this case, as described above, a winning ball with a small number of prize balls is
Prize ball discharge processing (five discharge)
If the same number of prize balls are to be discharged,
Reduce the number of the winning balls stored in the control device quickly
Be able to over the winning ball processing device
Flow can be avoided. FIG. 9 shows the back of the gaming machine 100 and the ball lending machine 200.
FIG. 10 is a rear view showing the surface of the game machine, and FIG.
It is a perspective view which shows the principal part of an output mechanism. As shown in these figures
The back mechanism panel 800 of the gaming machine has a
The board 3 is installed, and a prize is provided above the back mechanism board 800.
For storing reserve balls used as balls or rental balls
A storage tank 820 is provided. This storage tank 8
20 below the two tanks (discharge 1
Side, discharge 2 side) guide gutter 830 (830A, 830B)
Are extended, and the guide gutters 830A and 830B are
It is formed at the side end (right end in FIG. 7) of the back mechanism panel 800.
It is connected to the ball discharge device 300. Also, the above storage tank
820A, the inside of the guide gutters 830A and 830B
If you want to play the ball of the game ball stored in
The suspension member 823 is rotatably suspended in the extending direction of the guide gutter.
Has been lowered. The ball discharge device 300 is provided with the guiding gutter 830.
A, 830B and the supply tray 24 or the collection gutter of the gaming machine (shown in FIG.
(Omitted) and provided on the upstream side
Decompression unit 310 to be installed in the system, an example of a ball discharge device
Ball discharge unit 320 shown in FIG.
And a ball emptying unit 330 to be used. In addition, this ball discharge
The ball ejection sensor 350 (shown in FIG.
Is not provided) and the insertion hole provided in the gaming machine
The insertion of a ball-piercing rod (both not shown) into the
When the ball 350 is detected by the sensor 350,
The ball is ejected (ON) and the ball ejection device 300 is turned on.
Is converted into a state in which the ball can be removed. Further, the ball discharging device constituting the ball discharging device 300 is described.
The output unit 320 and the ball emptying unit 330 are both
Inside (the discharge 1 side, discharge 2 side) spherical flow path 340
A, 340B are formed, and these units are:
The right side portion 800B outside the back mechanism panel 800
Attached to the attachment part 801 and the unit attachment part 802, respectively.
As a result, the guiding gutters 830A and 830B
Ball passage for communicating with the supply tray 24 or the recovery gutter of the machine
340 (340A, 340B) is formed.
(FIG. 10). The main body 800 of the outer frame of the back mechanism panel 800
In A, the winning ball processing device 810 includes the winning ball receiving gutter 17.
(Shown by a broken line in FIG. 9), a winning ball collection on the game board 3 side
It is installed so as to communicate with the gutter 16. Also, back mechanism
The discharged prize balls and lending are provided on the main body 800A of the board 800.
A first ball guide gutter 803 for guiding the throwing ball to the tray 24 is provided.
And is discharged to a position outside the ball guide gutter 803.
A second ball guide gutter (not shown) for guiding the dropped ball to the collection gutter
Are formed. The main body 800A of the back mechanism panel 800
As shown in FIG.
Device 600 is provided. This accessory control device 600
Is a variable display device 30 provided on the game board 3, a variable winning
Each operating unit such as the device 50, and each of the game boards 3
The lighting / flashing control of the decorative LED / lamp will be described later in detail.
This is done according to a program. The body 800A of the back mechanism panel 800
A ball discharge control device 700 is provided at the center right position.
ing. The ball discharge control device 700 includes the accessory control device 6
Data signal indicating the game content sent from 00 (for example,
Prize ball data signal) and the ball lending control device 800
A data signal (for example, BRDY signal) representing ball lending request information
Signal, BRQ signal) and execute the program described below,
Thus, a desired number of game balls can be discharged from the ball discharging device 30.
0 is performed. The ball discharge control device 7
The main body of the 00 is used to display the details of the error related to ball ejection.
Error display 790 (7-segment display section 791, Dp table)
Indicating device 792).
0 means that the error indicator 790 can be seen from the back,
It is covered with a transparent protective cover. A ball provided adjacent to the gaming machine 100
The lending machine 200 has a ball lending control device 1200 built therein.
You. This ball lending control device 1200 is inserted into the ball lending machine 200.
Read the information on the prepaid card
When the ball rental operation unit 250 is operated by the player or the like
Recognize the ball lending information of
Judge whether to lend the game ball of the
A data signal representing the data is sent to the ball discharge control device 700.
It is. Further, the main body 800A of the back mechanism board 800
A ball launching device 850 is installed at the lower left position of the ball.
Have been. The hit ball launching device 850 operates as shown in FIG.
Rotary solenoid driven by rotation of dial 21
The rotary solenoid
At predetermined intervals by the game balls in the game area 4 of the game board 3
Is to be fired. Further, the back mechanism board 800
In the lower part, there is a command signal from the accessory control device 600 described later.
Based on the action of the character, various sound effects are generated
A speaker 660 is provided. The ball discharge control device 70 of the back mechanism panel 800
0, an interface board 860 is provided.
ing. This interface board 860 is a back mechanism board.
The above-mentioned ball discharge control device 700 provided at 800
The writing object control device 600 and the ball lending control device 1200
The control signal is exchanged during this time.
When exchanging data, a photocoupler is used.
It is. More specifically, the interface board 86
0, as shown in FIG.
Connector 861 to which wiring is connected, ball discharge control device 70
Connector 862 to which wiring from 0 is connected, ball lending control device
Above the connector 863 to which the wiring from the device 1200 is connected
Ball discharge control device 70 via connectors 862 and 863
Used for exchanging data between 0 and ball lending control device 1200
Photocouplers 864a-864e and others
(E.g., fuse 865). Such
The interface board 860 having the configuration is configured to
At a predetermined position (directly below the ball discharge control device 700).
It can be attached. Returning to the description of FIG.
On the right side of the retaining tank 820, and
An external information terminal board 8 having many external connection terminals is provided thereon.
70 are provided, and a game
Various control devices on the machine side, and a central management device for the game store (
Jackpot information, rotation information, start information, etc.
A predetermined control signal is exchanged.
I have. Also, the control of the accessory installed on the back mechanism panel 800
The device 600 includes a probability mode setting unit 680 shown in FIG.
Is provided. This probability mode setting unit 680
Adjust the probability of "big hits" when running a strange display game
To change / display the “probability mode” for
Probability mode setting switch for selecting `` probability mode ''
Switch 681 and the “confirmation” set by the switch 681.
Probability mode display section 682 for displaying the “rate mode”
It is equipped with. By operating the probability mode setting section 680,
The selection of the “probability mode” is performed as follows.
First, before turning on the main power of the gaming machine, set the probability mode setting switch.
A specific key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 681a of the key 681.
Then, insert the inserted key to the left (counterclockwise in the figure).
Rotate the main power of the gaming machine 100 in this state (
Then, the setting up to that point is set in the probability mode display section 682
The “probability mode” that has been performed is displayed. From this state
When the key is returned to the neutral position (the rotation position shown in FIG. 12),
The display of the “probability mode” is for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds).
Will be Press the key inserted between them once to the right
Rotate to return to the neutral position, and then the displayed `` Probability
The value of "code" increases to "1", and by repeating this,
"Setting mode" is "1" → "2" → "3" → "1"
It changes in three stages. Such key rotation
By the operation, the displayed value becomes the desired value
Key operation is stopped, and the key is moved to the neutral position.
Then, if left for a predetermined time (5 sec), it will be displayed at that time.
Value is determined as a “probability mode” and
Is terminated. The “probability mode” determined in this way
After that, the change will continue until the main power of the gaming machine is turned off.
Update is prohibited, and the "probability mode"
After the specified time has elapsed, the value of
Not to be. Note that the set “probability
Before checking the probability mode,
Insert the setting key into switch 681 and turn it to the left.
If you do so, the currently set “probability mode” is displayed.
It is supposed to be. Next, the above-described input provided on the back mechanism
The configuration and operation of the prize ball processing device 810 will be described.
I do. The winning ball processing device 810 is located below the winning ball collecting gutter 16.
Formed further downstream of the winning ball receiving gutter 17 connected to the flow side
And downstream of the winning ball processing device 810.
Is provided with a ball collection path (not shown). This entry
The prize ball processing device 810, as shown in FIG.
Prize ball flow path 8 for letting the prize ball flow from the trough 17
12 is provided through the inside of the winning ball processing unit 810A.
The ball collection path is connected to the downstream side. Further, a notch is formed in the middle of the winning ball flow path 812.
812A and 812B are provided. This notch 81
In 2A, 812B, the downflow prevention that prevents the winning ball from flowing down
Member 813, separation claw that separates one winning ball to be discharged
The members 814 are respectively protruded. Said
The downflow prevention member 813 and the separation claw member 814 are mutually locked.
One of which projects into the winning ball flow path 812
The other is pulled up from the flow path 812
It has become so. These members 813, 8
The operation of 14 is a solenoid 811 (safe solenoid C)
Control by excitation (ON) / demagnetization (OFF)
Swelling. More specifically, the winning ball processing device 810
The winning ball solenoid 811 is always demagnetized (off)
And the operating rod 811a descends to prevent flow
The tip 813a of the member 813 enters the winning ball flow path 812.
And the winning ball B1 in the winning ball channel 812 flows down.
Not to be. At this time, the separation claw member 814
Is weighted by the weight of the weight 815 on the rear side.
The claw at the tip is rotated back in the upward direction
The portion 814a comes out of the winning ball flow path 812.
ing. In this state, the safe solenoid 811 is excited.
When turned on, the operating rod 811a is prevented from flowing down.
The member 813 is rotated clockwise around the rotation shaft 813b.
Let it. As a result, the leading end 813a of the downflow prevention member enters.
The bottom of the winning ball channel 812 after exiting from the winning ball channel 812
The winning ball B1 at the flowing position can flow down. At this time,
The separation claw member 814 linked with the lower blocking member 813 includes a claw portion.
814a enters the winning ball flow path 812 and is the second or later.
Of the winning balls B2, B3,. By that
Therefore, only the bottom winning ball B1 flows out. The winning ball B1 located at the bottom is released.
When the safe solenoid 811 is demagnetized again after
Again, the tip 813a of the downflow prevention member 813 is in the winning ball flow path.
812 and at the tip of the separation claw member 814.
The claw portion 814a returns to a state where it has come off the winning ball flow path 812.
Then, the second prize ball B2 is moved to the downflow prevention member 813.
Is stopped by the front end portion 813a of the camera. So
Then, the safe solenoid 811 is excited again.
Then, the claw portion 813a at the tip of the downflow prevention member 813 wins a prize.
The separation claw member 81 is detached from the spherical flow path 812.
The claw 814a at the tip of No. 4 enters the winning ball flow path 812.
To lock the third and subsequent balls B3, B4 ... and win the second prize
Only the ball B2 flows out. Thus, Safe Solenoi
Every time C 811 repeats the on / off operation, the winning ball flow
One winning ball in the road 812 flows down. And in the figure
As shown in the drawing, the winning ball is locked by the downflow prevention member 813.
Prize balls that have been on standby
As detected by a detector (safe sensor) 816
It has become. The winning ball processing device 810 has a flow
When the lower blocking member 813 is operated by the safe solenoid 811
The winning ball is turned by artificial rotation regardless of the state
A ball release lever 817 is provided continuously to force discharge.
I have. FIG. 14 shows a state in which the game machine 100 is installed on the back side.
It is a perspective view of the storage tank 820 which was set. This storage tank 8
Reference numeral 20 denotes a mounting hole (shown in the upper part) of the back mechanism panel 800 (FIG. 9).
(Omitted), is fixed by mounting pins 821 and 821.
Below the tank 820.
Guide gutters 830A and 830B (Fig. 9)
The ball leveling member 823 that performs the ball leveling is suspended
I have. The bottom of the storage tank 820 is provided with a tank 8.
Replenishment detection unit 822 that detects the storage state of the game balls in 20
Is provided. This replenishment detection unit 822 is provided in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16, the storage tank is shifted vertically.
Movable bottom plate portion 822a and a movable bottom plate portion 822a.
And the main body of the back mechanism panel 800
To the lower side of the support lever 822b
And a sensor unit 822c for detecting the displacement of. So
The sensor 822c is connected to the support lever 822.
b and a lever member 822c1,
Outputs a signal to indicate when is pressed down
And a microswitch 822c2.
You. The movable bottom plate 822a is provided below the movable bottom plate 822a.
Urged upward by the return spring (not shown)
It has become. The replenishment detecting unit 822 thus configured is
If so, as shown in FIG.
When enough game balls are stored, the weight of the game balls
The movable bottom plate 822a is pushed down by the
The lever 822b pushes down the lever member 822c1,
, The microswitch 822c2 outputs an ON signal.
You. On the other hand, tanks will be discharged
When the number of stored balls in 820 decreases, the bottom plate portion 822a
Is returned upward by a return spring (not shown), and the microphone
The switch 822c2 is turned off. Then
Based on the output signal from the replenishment sensor 822,
It is possible to detect the storage state of the game ball in the retaining tank 820.
it can. FIG. 17 shows the storage tank 820 and ball discharge.
A guiding gutter 830 (830A, 8
FIG. 30B is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of FIG. 30B). This
The guiding gutter 830 has a main frame 831 and a guiding gutter 830 as shown in FIG.
And a separator 832 formed therein.
Of the first (discharge) in the main body frame 831 by the separating body 832
1) guide gutter 830A (front side when viewed from the back side), second
(Discharge 2 side) A guide gutter 830B is formed, and the upper left side in the figure is
On the storage tank 820 side, the lower right side is on the ball discharge device 300 side
It is installed continuously. The first and second guide gutters 830A, 830A
30B, to prevent gutter wear due to the downflow of the game ball
The plates 833a and 833b made of stainless steel are
It is provided for each of the conduits 830A and 830B. The main frame 831 of the guide gutter 830 has
Mounting holes 831a, 831a...
The frame 831 is provided with the mounting hole 831a and the mounting hole on the back mechanism panel side.
(Not shown), the mounting pins 8 are aligned.
31b, 831b...
Fixed in position. Further, on the downstream side of the guide gutter 830, ball discharge is performed.
The pressure reducing unit 310 of the delivery device 300 is connected in series.
The decompression unit 310 is integrated with the main body frame 831.
The configured partition plate 310A and the partition plate 310A
A first lid 310B attached from the near side in the drawing and
With the second lid 310C attached from the back side
It is configured. And this partition plate 310A and the lid
310B, the partition plate 310A and the lid 310C.
Between the pressure reducing passage 311 (see FIG. 18)
(First and second decompression paths 311A and 311B) are provided.
And these two decompression paths 311A and 311B are
Communicate with the first and second guide gutters 830A and 830B, respectively.
It has become. Then, the game ball is decompressed 311
During the downflow of the ball, the downflow speed of the game ball is reduced,
Installed on the downstream side without generating
Gaming balls smoothly flow into the ball discharge unit 320
It has become. The decompression unit 310 has the above-mentioned 2
Game balls exist in the decompression paths 311A and 311B
An odd sensor 315 for detecting whether or not
You. The irregular sensor 315 is connected to the two pressure reducing paths 311.
A, The presence or absence of a game ball in the decompression path, protruding into 311B
According to the rotation shafts 316a, 316a.
And two detection pieces 316 and 316
6,316 detecting projections 316b, 316b
U-shape that outputs a high-level signal when located at
It is constituted by the shape detecting sections 317A and 317B.
You. The odd sensor 315 configured as described above is similar to that of FIG.
As shown in the figure, a game is played in the decompression paths 311A and 311B.
When a sphere exists, its detection pieces 316, 316
Is pushed up by the game ball, and the U-shaped detector
317A and 317B have detection projections 316b and 316b.
Is located and high level signals are output from the two detectors
It is supposed to be. On the other hand, the decompression paths 311A and 31
When the game balls in 1B run out, as shown in FIG.
Detection pieces 316 and 316 are rotated by their own weight,
The detection convex portions 316b, 316b are U-shaped detection portions 31.
7, 317 and exit from the detectors 317, 317.
The force signal goes low. A flow passage is provided at the lower end of the decompression unit 310.
An opening / closing device 319 is provided. This switching device 319
Has an opening / closing member 319a and a closing spring 319b.
Downstream of the pressure reducing unit 310, the ball discharging unit 32
0 is attached, the opening and closing member 319a
The unit 32 is pushed to the back side against the spring 319.
The spherical flow paths between 1,320 are communicated.
And when the ball discharge unit 320 is removed
The closing member 319a is closed by the closing spring 319b.
To the most downstream of the flow path in the decompression unit 310
The ends are closed. FIG. 20 shows a sphere constituting the sphere discharging device 300.
FIG. 3 is a front view illustrating an internal configuration of a discharge unit 320. This
The ball discharge unit 320 of the ball discharge device 300
Sphere flow path 340 (340A, 340B, discharge 1 side in the figure)
(Only the 340A on the front side is shown.)
1,2 solenoids 325 (D), 325 (E)
Discharge 1 Soleno installed on the near side as viewed from the back of the gaming machine
(Did is shown) on / off
The solenoid is controlled by a ball discharge system described later.
It is performed based on a command signal from the control device 700.
ing. More specifically, in the ball discharge unit 320
The spherical flow path 340 formed in the vertical passage portion 341
And a direction changing passage portion 342,
The rear wall of the lower portion of the vertical passage portion 341 has
The center of the ball that reached the bottom of 341
A ball pushing forward from the center position (left side in the figure)
A clogging prevention protrusion 341a is provided. In the middle of the spherical flow path 340 thus configured
The notch 343 and the notch 343 have the tip 3
A flow prevention member 324 from which 24a protrudes is provided.
You. The flow-down preventing member 324 has its rotating shaft 324b in the middle.
Attached to the ball discharge unit 320 so as to be freely rotatable around the heart
The rotation of the downflow prevention member 324 is connected to this.
Discharge solenoid 325 (discharge 1, solenoid So
1D, E). Again
A bounce prevention mechanism 327 is provided below the lower blocking member 324.
Is provided. The prevention mechanism 327 is connected to the discharge solenoid.
When the id is demagnetized and the flow prevention member 324 descends
Rubber 327b that prevents the bounce, rubber 3
A weight 327a that urges 27b upward.
You. In addition, the downflow prevention member 324 of the spherical flow path 340 is protruded.
The discharge sensor 326 is provided on the upstream side of the
(Discharge 1, sensor 326A, 326B) is installed
I have. The discharge sensor 326 is connected to the detection unit 326a.
Outputs a high level signal when there is a game ball inside.
And a single playing ball
Output signal falls once when there is discharge of
It has become. The ball discharging unit 32 thus configured
The emission of game balls (prize balls / rental balls) by 0 is roughly as follows.
Is done as follows. That is, the discharge solenoid 325 is described later.
Excitation based on control signal from ball discharge control device 700
(ON), the operation locks against the return spring 325a.
325b is raised, and the above-mentioned flow-blocking connected thereto is stopped.
The member 324 is rotated clockwise in FIG.
The tip 324a of the member is lifted from the spherical channel 340A.
The game balls in the flow path are discharged. Ball ejection
During operation, the ball discharge control device 700 controls the discharge sensor 326
Count the number of times the output signal has fallen, and
When the desired value was reached, a predetermined number of game balls were discharged.
And the discharge solenoid 325 is demagnetized (OFF).
And the discharging operation is terminated. FIGS. 21 and 22 show the sphere of the sphere discharge device 300.
FIG. 7 is a front view showing the internal configuration of the punching unit 330.
In the ball discharge unit 320, two lines (340A, 340
The spherical flow path 340 formed separately in B)
In the ball emptying unit 330, it is integrated into a single article 340C.
I have. The ball removing unit 330 is provided with a ball passage 340C.
The game balls that are ejected are collected with the supply plate 24 side of the gaming machine and collected.
To control the gutter (not shown)
, And a single line formed in the unit main body 330A.
The spherical flow path 340C is provided at the substantially central portion 33 of the unit 330.
3, the ball discharge gutter 331 communicated with the supply tray 24;
It is branched into a ball draining gutter 332 communicating with the collecting gutter.
You. The downstream side of the ball discharge gutter 331 has an overflow.
Low sensor 360 (not shown in the figure) is installed
And many prize balls were ejected at one time,
The game balls can be discharged to the supply tray 24 and the tray 25 side.
When it is no longer possible, the
Is detected. The branch point 333 of the two gutters is switched
The gate 335 is rotatably mounted around the rotation shaft 335a.
It is attached by a pin 334. This switch
The gate 335 has a connecting portion 335b whose connection is not shown.
The operating rod 33 of the ball removing solenoid 336 by the mechanism
6b. The ball punch unit configured in this way
In the knit 330, usually, the ballless solenoid 3
The solenoid 336 is demagnetized (OFF).
Rod 336b is lowered by the action of the return spring 336a.
As a result, the switching gate 335 is moved
2 (the state shown in FIG. 21)
Gaming balls flowing down from the ball discharge unit 320 are discharged
It flows to the gutter 331 side. Ball discharge from this state
Solenoid without ball based on control signal from controller 700
When the switch 336 is excited (ON), the operating rod
336b connects the switching gate 335 with the ball discharge gutter 331.
Is rotated so as to close, and as a result, the ball discharging unit
The game ball flowing down from 320 flows to the ball drain gutter 332 side.
To remove the ball (as shown in FIG. 22).
state). Next, the game machine 100 of the present embodiment is provided.
Played characters (variable display device 30, variable winning device) and play
Controls various decorative lamps and LEDs installed on the technical board 3
The configuration of the accessory control device 600 is shown in FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG.
Is a CPU including a RAM 611 and a frequency dividing circuit 612.
610, a ROM 601 connected to the CPU 610,
The shaker 602 and the power supply circuit 603 are main components.
The CPU 610 via the data bus 606.
And the buffer gate 630 and the low-pass filter 620
The output port 65 is connected to the input side and the output side.
0, a driver 640 is connected. Such character control
On the input side of the device 600, the buffer gate 630,
Start winning detector SW via low-pass filter 620
1 to SW3, continuous winning detector SW4, ten count detection
Switches SW5 and SW6, probability mode setting switch 680,
Is ejected through a photocoupler 46 (for data reception)
The output terminal of the control device 700 is connected. On the other hand,
On the output side of the accessory control device 600, the output port 65 is provided.
0, via the driver 640, a special winning opening solenoid A,
Continuous winning opening solenoid B, table of probability mode display section 682
LED, special game display lamp 26, reach display lamp
L1 to L4, continuous display lamp L5, decorative display lamp L6
To L9, fluorescent display tubes (special symbol display devices 30A, 30)
B, 30C, start winning prize memory display 31A to 31D), FIG.
A game information processing unit (large
Contact information, rotation information, start information)
Via the clocks 47 and 48 (for clock transmission and data transmission)
The input terminal of the ball discharge control device 700 is connected. The accessory control device 600 having such a configuration is
Based on input signals from start winning detectors SW1 to SW3
, A game ball is provided in the game board 3 starting winning opening 8,6
6 (Figure 5)
Special design display devices 30A, 30B, 30C of the display device 30
To execute the "variable display game". Then, "variable table
During the execution of the “show game”, the starting winning opening 8, 6, 6
When the game ball flows into any of the above, the accessory control device 600
Memorizes the number of winnings, up to a maximum of 4.
Then, the start of the fluorescent display tube of the variable display
The dynamic prize memory displays 31A to 31D are turned on, and one
Each time a "variable display game" is executed, corresponding to the memorized prize balls
, One of the indicators 31A to 31D is turned off,
Displays the winning number memorized value of the unprocessed number stored in
It has become. Also, the accessory control device 600 operates in the probability mode.
Signal indicating the “probability mode” from the
Probability of "big hit" of "variable display game" based on the issue
Is adjusted, and the set value (probability
Mode) is a probability mode table connected to the driver 640.
The display unit 682 (FIG. 12) can appropriately display the information.
ing. The variable display game is performed, and as a result,
Is in the so-called “reach state”,
Reach indicators L1 to L4 notify the player to that effect
It will be lit as much as possible. Here, the “reach state” means “
And a specific "losing"
This is a display mode that is performed in the
From the middle to the end, for example, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same
The variable display for a certain period of time while keeping the pattern of
It is. When the game result is "big hit",
"Reach state" is performed. Soshi
After this "reach state", a specific "losing" state
If the symbol occurs, the above matching left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol
The pattern change is stopped without matching the symbol
You. On the other hand, after this "reach state", a "big hit"
If it is produced, after the elapse of a predetermined time,
The middle symbol and the right symbol match more, and the variation display
finish. That is, when a "big hit" occurs, the accessory control device
600 is the special symbol display device 30A, 30B, 30
C is a specific display of the symbol display (table where three symbols match)
(E.g., "7", "7", "7", etc.)
The display is stopped, and at the same time, the
Other decoration lamps to display "big hit". This
When the "big hit" occurs, the accessory control device 600
Furthermore, the special winning opening solenoid A is set in a predetermined mode (for example,
Excitation (ON) for 29 seconds)
The opening and closing control of the moving members 51, 51 is performed, so that the player
Start a "big hit" game that can give you huge profits
It has become. On the other hand, the accessory control device 600
Hit information, rotation information, start information (of variable display games), etc.
To a central management unit (not shown).
It has become. As described above, the result of the “variable display game”
Becomes a "big hit" and the big winning port 52 of the variable winning device 50
When a game ball is opened, a game ball flows into the special winning opening 52.
When it enters, the effect is indicated by the ten count detector SW5, SW
6. Detected by any of the continuous winning detectors SW4
(See FIG. 8). The accessory control device 600 detects the above three detections.
Winning prize mouth 52 based on detection signals from devices SW4 to SW6
The number of balls won while the ball is open is counted and
"Big hit" based on the detection signal from the consecutive winning detector SW4
Of the continuation condition is satisfied. And the accessory control device
600 is a one-cycle opening operation in the "big hit" game state.
Operation control such as start / end of operation is performed.
When the winning condition is satisfied (for example, when the continuation condition is satisfied), the continuous winning opening
Energize the solenoid B to close the continuous winning port 53A
To continue or to indicate that the continuation condition has been met.
The lamp L5 is turned on. Further, the accessory control device 600 has a sound
Speaker 6 via generator 604 and amplifier 605
60 is connected, and a speaker
Generates various sound effects and ball leasing sound depending on the operation.
I'm trying. On the other hand, the accessory control device 600
The detection status signals from the detectors SW1 to SW6 are
It is sent to the ball discharge control device 700 via the plastic 48.
And based on this signal, the ball discharge control device 700
Is a single input detected by the safe sensor, as described later.
Determine how many prize balls should be ejected for prize balls
And the prize ball discharge control for the number of balls
I have. Further, from the accessory control device 600, a signal transmission time
The clock signal for determining the switching
Is input to the ball discharge control device 700 via the
ing. On the other hand, the ball ejection control device 700
Control signals and the like related to
The data is input to the control device 600. Next, referring to the block diagram of FIG.
The configuration and operation of the emission control device 700 will be described.
I do. As shown in FIG.
OM 711, RAM 712, frequency divider 713
CPU 710 and an oscillator connected to the CPU 710
702 and a power supply circuit 703 as main components.
In addition, the CPU 710 is connected to the
A pass filter 720 is connected to its input and its output
The driver 740 is connected to the side. Such ball discharge system
The input side (low-pass filter side) of the control device 700 is
Outgoing 1 and 2 sensors 326A, 326B, ball discharge device 300
Sensor 350, safe sensor 816,
Detection of overflow sensor 360 and odd sensor 315
Units 317A and 317B terminate the error processing of the discharge system
Switch 370 for restoring the tank, storage tank
Sensor 822, hitting ball firing device 850 provided in
(See FIG. 9)
The accessory control device (black)
Terminals and data transmission terminals) are connected. In addition,
On the force side (driver side), a discharge solenoid 325 (discharge solenoid
1,2 solenoids D, E), ballless solenoid 336
(Solenoid F), safe solenoid 811 (solenoid
C), an error indicator provided on the ball discharge control device body
790 (7-segment display section 791, Dp display section 792), play
Completion lamp L10 provided on the open / close panel of the machine,
Is used to exchange data with the accessory control device 600.
Photocoupler 46 is connected. In addition, ball discharge system
Outputs the prize ball signal, ball lending signal, and firing signal of the control device 700
Each output terminal has a correspondingly connected relay.
Have been. Further, the ball discharge control device 700
The interface board 860 is connected to the
As will be described later in detail, the substrate 860
And a signal representing ball lending information from the ball lending control device 1200
(BRDY signal, BRQ signal) is the ball discharge control device 700
And a signal indicating a ball lending preparation state to be described later.
(RDY signal, EXS signal)
It is sent from 0 to the ball lending control device 1200
You. Further, the interface board 860 has the power supply
A predetermined power supply voltage (24 V) is supplied from the circuit 703
It has become. The ball discharge control device 700 having such a configuration is
Based on the signal from the safe sensor 816 connected to
Eject a prize ball with the specified number of balls (5, 10, 15)
With the interface board 860 described above.
Ball lending signal from the ball lending control device 1200
In this way, a predetermined number of lent balls are discharged. Than
Specifically, the ball discharge control device 700 includes the safe sensor 8
When 16 is detecting a winning ball, a predetermined number of prize balls
Emissions should be carried out, and emissions 1,2 Soleno
Excitation (ON) of the ids D and E, thereby discharging the prize ball
I do. The prize balls ejected at this time are
Awards detected by the sensors 326A and 326B.
When the number of product balls reaches a predetermined number,
D and E are demagnetized (OFF) and the discharge operation ends.
You. Thus, the operation of discharging the prize balls of the predetermined number of balls is completed.
And the safe solenoid C is excited (ON) to win the prize
Discharge of the ball (one piece) is performed. Then, the above-mentioned winning ball
When a large number of winning balls are stored in the processing device 810
The next winning ball following the ejected winning ball is
The position detected by the sensor 816 and corresponding to the winning ball
Ejection of a fixed number of prize balls is performed in a similar procedure. When
By the time, how many prize balls are
The prize ball from the accessory control device 600 described above should be ejected.
Determined based on the data signal. That is, the game board 3
The winning ball (safe ball) flowing into the winning opening is
Are all collected in the winning ball processing device 810,
Of the balls, the play that flows into the starting winning opening (5 discharging winning openings)
The ball is detected by the start winning detectors SW1 to SW3.
Game that has flowed into the special winning opening 52 (15 discharging winning opening)
The ball is continuous winning detector SW4, ten count detector SW
5, SW6, each winning opening (5 discharge
Winning balls, 15 discharging winning holes)
Is stored by the accessory control device 600 (excluding five items).
Output memory, 15 discharge memory). And the discharge operation starts
Then, from the ball discharge control device 700 to the accessory control device 600
A request signal is sent. At this time, based on the stored contents,
The prize ball data signal sent to the ball discharge control device 700 is determined.
Prize ball discharge by the ball discharge control device 700
Done. Therefore, a large number of winning balls
The prize balls are accumulated and multiple prizes are made corresponding to these prize balls.
In performing the discharge control of the product ball, the ball discharge control device 70
0 indicates, for example, “5 discharge” from the accessory control device 600.
When receiving a reminder signal, discharge 5 prize balls.
Each time the prize ball signal is transmitted, the accessory control device 600 outputs “5
The value of “memory” is subtracted by “1”. These five discharges are
When the memory is exhausted by the number of times remembered,
The accessory control device 600 determines whether or not “15 discharge memories” is present.
When there is this "15 discharge memory", the prize ball
Fifteen ejections are performed, and the “15”
The value of “individual ejection storage” is subtracted by “1”. And this
After the memory of 15 discharges is exhausted, the winning ball processing will be performed after that.
The winning ball stored in the device 810 is automatically
"Discharge of 10 pieces" is performed. Further, the ball discharge control device 700 is provided with
When an input signal is received from the solenoid 350, the solenoid 33
6 (Sol. F) and the switching gate is shown in FIG.
22 from the state shown to the state shown in FIG.
Is switched from the ball discharge gutter 331 to the ball drain gutter 332
Then, the discharge solenoids 1 and 2 are excited, and the ball discharge device 30
0 is made to perform the ball removing operation. Also, the ball discharge control device 700
Are the overflow sensor 360 and the U-shaped detection unit 317
A, 317B, receiving an input signal from the replenishment sensor 822
Prize ball discharge should be prohibited (overflow
State, half-way state of guide gutters 830A and B, storage tank 820
Ball shortage status), and at this time the discharge of prize balls is prohibited.
At the same time, turn on the error indicator, or
Turn on the lamp. Further, the ball discharge control device 700 has an interface
Ball lending control device sent via face board 860
Ball lending based on signal from 1200 showing ball lending contents
I am going to work. That is, the rental provided in the gaming machine
The lending signal is changed to a ball
When sent to the lending control device 1200, the control device 1200
A ball lending signal is sent to the ball discharge control device 700 from
A predetermined ball lending operation is performed on the basis of. FIG. 25 shows the operation of the ball discharge control device 700.
The ball discharge control device 70 during the discharging operation of the prize balls of a predetermined number of balls
0 and a signal exchange between the accessory control device 600 and
6 is a timing chart for the first embodiment. As shown in this figure,
When the game ball reaches the winning ball processing device 810, it is a safe sensor
These output signals fall (at time t0), and this fall
The state has continued for a predetermined time (for example, 10 msec).
Is determined, and when a predetermined time has elapsed (time t1), the winning ball
Is determined to be present. In this way, the winning ball
When the presence of the ball is confirmed, the ball discharge controller 700
A request signal is sent to the accessory control device 600 (from t1 to t2).
Point), an award from the accessory control device 600 that has received the request signal.
Award representing ball data ("5 discharges", "15 discharges")
The sphere data signal is sent twice consecutively (from t2 to t3
Between points; between t3 and t4). And sent twice in a row
The awarded ball data is correct when the signals
It is determined that the prize ball data is displayed, and the prize ball data is determined (t
4), this prize ball data (for example, "15 emissions")
A discharging operation (t4 to t5) is performed (for example, the discharging operation is performed).
Eject 1 and 2 until the sensor detects 15 prize balls
1,2 solenoids are excited). This discharging operation ends
Then (at time t5), the emission weight over a predetermined period
Will be During this discharge weight, the safe solenoid C
The winning sphere is discharged by being excited (t6 to t9).
In this case, the safe solenoid C
The output signal of the power supply 816 rises, and this state is maintained for a predetermined time.
(For example, 10 msec), the winning ball will be
It is determined that the gas is released from the ball processing device 810 (at time t8
Point) and a predetermined time (for example, 50 msec)
At the time (t9), the safe solenoid C is turned off.
It is magnetized (OFF). Safe solenoid C as described above
When the winning ball is ejected by exciting the winning ball,
The next prize ball stored in the storage 810 is
When it reaches the inside of the sensor 816, the effect is returned to the sensor 816 again.
Therefore, it is detected (at time t10) and a predetermined value corresponding to the winning ball is obtained.
The prize ball of the number of balls is ejected (the ejection operation after t10).
Work). In addition, the ball discharge control device 700 controls a single winning ball.
When the corresponding prize balls have been ejected, the number of winnings is counted.
To send a prize ball signal to a central management unit (not shown)
(At time t6 to t7). Next, the gaming machine 1
The ball is discharged according to the operation of the ball lending operation unit 250 on the 00 side.
Ball lending control device 12 for causing device 300 to perform ball lending discharge operation
00 and its function will be described with reference to FIG.
I will tell. This ball lending control device 1200 is as shown in FIG.
ROM 1211, RAM 1212, frequency dividing circuit 121
And a CPU 1210 comprising
The connected oscillator 1202 and power supply circuit 1203 are the main components.
The CPU 1210 has a data
, The receiver 1220, the low-pass filter 12
30, 1240 are connected to its input side and its output side
Drivers 1250, 1260, 1270 and transmitter
1280 is connected. The above-described reception of the ball lending control device 1200
A card reader is connected to the
In the Ruta 1230, the gaming machine that forms a pair with the ball rental machine is specified.
Address setting device to do, how many yen for one ball lending operation
Ball lending amount setting device to determine whether to lend game balls,
In addition, forcibly eject the card drawn into the card reader.
To return the control device 1200 to the initial state in order to
Set switch is connected. Also, the above low pass
The filter 1240 has an interface board 860
And provided in the ball lending operation unit 250 of the gaming machine 100.
Lending switch 252 and card return switch 254 are connected
And a photocoupler installed on the substrate 860.
Are connected. And the ball discharge
The RDY signal from the control device 700
EXS signal received through the photocoupler 44
To be received. The output side of the ball lending control device 1200 is configured.
The above driver 1250 is provided in the ball lending machine 200 main body.
The connected card availability indicator 231 is connected, and
The transmitter 1280 is installed in the office of a game store, etc.
Ball lending management device (not shown) and display during card insertion
(LED) 234 is connected. Driver 1
260 is rented to the ball via the interface board 860.
Frequency display 251 (7-segment display
Device), and a lendable display 253 are connected. Also, do
The driver 1270 has a fan mounted on the substrate 860.
Photocouplers 41 and 42 are connected. Then,
BRDY signal and BRQ signal from ball lending control device 1200
Through the photocoupler 41 and the photocoupler 42, respectively.
Is sent to the ball discharge control device 700
You. The driver 1260 includes a ball discharge control device 70
Power supply voltage (24V) is supplied from 0 through fuse 49
This power supply voltage is set to a predetermined level.
After the conversion, it is supplied to the ball lending operation unit 250 of the gaming machine 100.
Is to be paid. Further, the CPU 1210
The continued power supply circuit 1203 is built into the ball rental machine 200
Connected to the card reader that was
Supply the operating power supply voltage, and
Ball discharge via photocoupler 45 installed on plate 860
A predetermined voltage is supplied to the control device 700.
You. Thus, the ball discharge control device 700 is
By monitoring the voltage level supplied from 1203
Therefore, the photocoupler 45 installed on the substrate 860 is
Judge whether or not the connection is normal,
Whether the photocouplers 41 to 44 are normally connected
Is to be determined. The ball lending control device constructed as described above.
1200 indicates that the ball lending machine 200 is in a ball lending available state.
To the PRDY signal (PRD) sent from the gaming machine.
Y), and when the card is available, the card
The available indicator 231 is turned on. This lighting is done
Prepaid card (not shown) is inserted when
And the ball lending control device 1200 informs the card reader
Detected based on these input signals and the prepaid card is inserted.
To the ball lending machine 200 side to show that when it is inserted
The provided card insertion indicator 234 is turned on. Change
Ball lending control device 1200 receives a signal from a card reader.
Detects the balance of the prepaid card based on
The balance is displayed on the display unit 251, and the balance can be lent.
When the amount is more than a predetermined amount (for example, 100 yen or more)
The available indicator 253 is turned on. The balance of the prepaid card is equal to or less than the predetermined amount.
At the time of the above, the lending switch 252 provided on the gaming machine side
When the operation is performed, a predetermined number of
A command signal for discharging a number (for example, 300 yen) of game balls
Once from the lending switch 252, the ball lending control device 120
0, and the ball lending control device 1200
Output control via the photo coupler 41
The ball discharge control device 700 is sent to the ball discharge device 700
The device 300 is caused to discharge a predetermined number of lent balls. This and
The ball lending control device 1200 relates to the ball lending performed above.
Sends data to ball management equipment connected by optical communication
And the balance information of the inserted prepaid card
Ball lending information to the card reader
(Not shown). The above series of ball lending operations is completed
Then, the card return switch 254 is pressed.
And a command signal indicating the return of the card is sent to the card reader.
The return of the prepaid card by the card reader
Done. The ball lending information is transmitted to the ball lending management device.
In doing so, the ball lending control device 1200 sets the address
The ball rental machine 200 determines which play
Identify whether the platform is set to the machine and identify this platform
Together with a signal indicating the ball lending status by this ball lending machine.
It is sent to the above management device, and the management device side
Now centrally manages the ball lending status of all units in a game store.
ing. The ball lending control device 1200 sets the ball lending amount.
Read the amount setting signal from the container, and based on this value,
Game balls to be rented out by one pressing operation of the lending switch 252
Is determined, and a signal indicating this is sent to the ball discharge control device.
700. In addition, the reset switch
Switch, once an abnormality such as unauthorized operation occurs,
If the work is banned, then the ball lending is prohibited
Signal is released from the switch.
When the ball lending control device 1200 is initialized, the ball lending control device 1200 is initialized.
Lending is possible. In addition, ball lending control device 1200,
Pressing the card return switch on the gaming machine
Activate the card reader based on the signal
Id cards are to be returned. Next, the ball lending control device 1 at the time of executing the ball lending described above.
About the exchange of the signal between 200 and the ball discharge control device 700
This will be described with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG.
You. The ball discharge device 300 is in a state where the ball can be discharged.
Sometimes, the PRD emitted from the ball discharge control device 700
The Y signal is held at the low level. Ball lending operation in this state
When the lending switch 252 of the unit 250 is pressed, the state shown in FIG.
Thus, the ball lending signal falls (at time t11), at this time
Sent from ball lending control device 1200 to ball discharge control device 700
BRDY signal falls. When the BRDY signal rises
When the PRDY signal goes low, the PRDY signal goes low.
Then, the ball lending control device 1200 becomes the ball discharge control device 700
B to request one discharge operation (for example, 100 yen)
The RQ signal is converted to a low level (time t12). This b
Ball ejection control device 700 that has received a U-level BRQ signal
Sets the EXS signal to indicate that the ball lending discharge start condition has been met.
Drop (at time t13), and then excite the discharge 1,2 solenoid
Perform magnetism (convert drive signal to high level) and
Subtract the balance of the repaid card by the specified amount (100 yen)
(At time t14). In this way, the exhaust 1,2 solenoid
When excited, the game balls stored in the ball discharge device 300
Is discharged, and the discharge number is determined by the discharge 1 and 2 sensors.
Is detected. The fall of the signal from these discharge 1 and 2 sensors
The number of curls is counted by the ball discharge controller 700.
For example, the discharge 1 sensor detects the discharge of 13 game balls
And when the discharge 2 sensor detects the discharge of 12 game balls
A predetermined number of balls (for 100 yen) were borrowed
The ball discharge control device 700 determines that the drive signal is
Return to the low level to finish discharging the game balls (at t15
point). A predetermined number (100 yen; for example, 25) of game balls
When the discharge of the ball is completed, the ball discharge control device 700 discharges the ball.
Wait period (for example, 500 msec from this point;
(during t18), and the wait signal indicating this is high.
Be leveled. Also, the predetermined number of balls (25) of game balls
When the discharge of the ball is completed, the ball discharge control device 700
Send the lending signal to the central management unit (not shown)
Start the EXS signal and accept the next BRQ signal
State. With the EXS signal rising,
When the BRQ signal falls again, the above wait period elapses
Later (at this time the EXS signal also falls), continuous ball lending discharge
It is determined that the conditions have been satisfied, and the emissions 1 and 2 solenoids are excited.
Lending game balls with magnets and turn on BRQ signal
Raise the balance of the prepaid card again to the predetermined amount (10
0 yen) Subtract. Excitation of these exhaust 1,2 solenoids
Therefore, when the discharge of the predetermined number of balls is completed, the ball lending signal is
Is output and the EXS signal is started up and the BRQ
The signal is ready to be accepted. The predetermined number of balls (100
In the present embodiment, the discharge of the game balls (for a circle; 25)
Three times for one pressing operation of the lending switch 252
It has become. Then, 300 yen worth of games
When the discharge of the ball is completed, the BRDY signal rises
Then, the lending process is completed (time t22). Note that FIG.
The specified period T0 to T4 is, specifically, T0 is 3
0 to 50 msec, T2 is 10 msec to 10 sec, T3 is 20
0msec ~ 10sec, T4, Te up to 250msec
It is set appropriately under conditions. FIG. 28 shows the above-mentioned accessory control device 600 and
Of prize ball discharge control by the ball discharge control device 700
Is a control block diagram schematically showing. Shown in this figure
Thus, the number of prize balls to be ejected is determined by the first-class prize counting memory.
Means 1010, second kind winning counting storage means 1020, prize ball
This is performed by the number-of-discharges determining means 1030, and the signal of the number of prize balls
The raw means 1040 and the ball discharge control means 1050 are awarded the prize.
The signal from the number-of-ball-discharges determination means 1030
816, receiving a signal from the ball lending control device 1200
The ball discharge device 300 discharges game balls.
ing. More specifically, the first type winning count storage
The means 1010 discharges a minimum number (for example, five) of prize balls.
Winning prize holes to be issued (in the present embodiment, starting prize holes 6, 6,
8) The first class prize detector (start prize detector SW)
1-3) Count based on the signal from 1001 and
Is stored. In addition, the second kind winning counting storage means 10
20 discharges the maximum number (for example, 15) of prize balls
The second kind winning detector detects the winning in the winning opening (large winning opening 52).
(Continuous winning detector SW4, ten count detector SW5
6) Counting based on the signal from 1002 and its value
Is stored. The signal representing the value thus stored is
It is sent to the prize ball discharge number determination means 1030. On the other hand, all winning ports installed on the game board 3
The winning game ball is a winning ball detector (safe sensor) 8
16 and the detection result is output from the prize ball number signal.
It is sent to the raw means 1040. The prize ball number signal generating means 10
40 receives the signal from the winning ball detector 816,
A command signal was sent to the discharge control means 1050 and received
The ball discharge control means 1050 controls the discharge of a predetermined number of prize balls.
The discharge device 300 is operated. By the way, the ball of the prize ball discharged at this time
The number is calculated by the prize ball number signal generation means 1040 by the prize ball discharge number.
The decision is made based on the signal from the decision means 1030.
ing. More specifically, the winning ball detector 816 is
At the time when the ball is detected, the first kind winning counting storage means 10
If there are 10 stored values, the prize ball discharge number determining means 1030
Will give priority to the number of prize balls released corresponding to the winning ball.
The command signal is set to "5" and the prize ball number signal generating means 1
040, while the first winning ball counting and storing means 10
The value stored at 10 is subtracted by "1". However
As long as the stored value is present, the prize ball discharge number determining means 10
30 outputs a command signal for setting the number of discharges to "5"
When the stored value is lost as a result of the subtraction, the prize ball is discharged.
The winning number determination means 1030 then stores the second kind winning count memory
It is determined whether or not there is a stored value of the means 1020, and the stored value is determined.
If there is a value, the prize ball is discharged for one winning ball this time.
Priority is set to "15" and the prize ball
To the number signal generating means 1040, while the second prize ball meter
"1" is subtracted from the value stored in the number storage means 1020
I do. However, while this memory value is available,
The deciding unit 1030 sets the number of discharges to “15”
Outputs command signal. As a result of the above subtraction, the stored value is
The prize ball discharge number determination means 1030 indicates that
Send a command signal to the award ball number signal generating means 1040.
After that, “10 pieces” are discharged. As a result, a winning ball detector (safe sensor)
When 816 detects the winning ball, the memory of “5 discharges” is stored.
And "15 discharges" are stored, then "5 discharges"
Out ”is given priority, and“ 5 discharges ”
That "15 discharges" will be performed for the first time after
Become. When these winning memories disappear, then "1
"0 discharge" is performed. By the way, in the present embodiment,
First, "5 Eject" is performed and 5 prize balls are discharged.
One winning ball is released from the winning ball processing device 810 when
Issued, followed by "15 Emissions" for 15 prizes
One winning ball will be ejected when the ball is ejected
Has become. Thus, when there are multiple winning balls
First, the emission of prize balls with a small number of emission (5 emission) is first
Winning balls (safe balls) are released as soon as possible. Follow
Prize that is processed when the same number of prize balls are discharged
The number of balls, that is, the number of balls released from the winning ball processing device 810 (FIG. 13).
The number of winning balls that can be issued can be increased, and if
Prize ball occurs early, even if
The winning ball processing device 8 is released from the processing device 810.
Many winning balls accumulate inside 10 and overflow
Disappears. The signal from the prize ball number signal generating means 1040
On the other hand, the ball discharge control means
The lending control device 1200 is connected, and the device 1200
Ball discharge control means based on the ball lending command signal sent from
1050 lends a predetermined number of game balls.
You. It should be noted that the data of the ball lending actually performed is stored in the ball lending control device 1.
Returning to the 200 side, rewriting of the prepaid card etc.
It is going to be done. The ball discharge control means 1050 controls the prize ball.
Command signal from number signal generating means 1040 or ball lending system
Ball discharge based on ball lending command signal from controller 1200
Exciting the discharge 1 and 2 solenoids of the device 300 to the desired number
Of game balls. The ball discharge control means 1050
Is a ball ejection device 300 and a prize ball number signal generation means 1040
The prize ball is being discharged based on the control signal from
Or not, and if no discharge operation is in progress, ball lending
Ball lending based on a command signal from the control means 1200
The work is done. Next, the above-mentioned accessory control device 600
Regarding the operation control of the variable display device 30 and the variable winning device 50,
And will be described in accordance with the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
I do. FIG. 29 shows the accessory control process performed by the accessory control device 600.
It is a general flowchart showing the outline of the processing,
It starts when the power is turned on to 100, and then for 2 msec
It is repeatedly executed every elapse. When this program is started, first,
In step S02, initial information is set.
Is the startup by turning on the power, that is,
Determines whether the loop is a loop immediately after power-on
(Step S04). When this determination is "Yes"
Initializes the RAM area (step S06),
Output of drive / control signals to each operation unit in the initial state
Is performed (step S08), and the process proceeds to step S30.
Perform illegal processing. And by performing this fraudulent process
If it is determined that fraud has occurred,
Until the condition disappears, continue the illegal operation. one
If no fraud occurred during execution of fraudulent processing
Or if the improper state that occurred once has been resolved,
Proceeding to step S38, the display process of the variable display device 30 is started.
And then edit and output the sound effects
(Step S40), this program ends. On the other hand, the current loop is the loop immediately after the power is turned on.
If not (the determination result of step S04 is “N
o "), prize ball control is performed in step S10, and then
Details will be described later in the probability setting process (step S12), input
Processing (step S14), output processing (step S1)
6), random number update processing (step S18), power phase
Monitoring process (step S20), count switch winning
Monitoring process (step S22), continuous switch winning monitoring process
(Step S24), Special symbol actuation switch winning monitoring
The process (step S26) is performed sequentially. These processes
Is completed, the process proceeds to step S28, and the setting is performed at this time.
Block 1 according to the value of the event counter
(Step S30) to Block 4 (Step S36)
After any processing is performed, the table of the variable display
Display processing (step S38), sound editing / output processing (step S38).
Step S40) is performed, and the program ends. Incidentally, the event counter has a predetermined value.
The program executed every time (2msec) is divided in time
Branch to perform the processing every 8 msec, for example.
Therefore, the illegal processing (block
Step S30), special figure game processing of block 2 (step
Step S32), solenoid A, B excitation processing of block 3
(Step S34) Lamp / LED processing of block 4
(Step S36) is executed every 8 msec.
become. In describing this program, for convenience,
The processing from step S02 to step SS18 is
Phase 1 ", from step S20 to step S26.
The process is “Phase 2”, from step S28 to step S
"Phase 3" for processing up to 36, display on variable display
Processing, sound effect generation processing by the speaker 660 (step
S38 and S40) are referred to as “Phase 4” and will be described below.
You. FIGS. 30 to 75 show the general flow described above.
Detail flow chart showing the chart (Fig. 29) in detail
It is. 30 and 31 show general flow charts.
-Chart "Phase 1 (Step S02-Step
S18) is a flowchart showing details of ").
When the processing of this “Phase 1” is started, the initial information
Setting processing, that is, setting of a stack pointer (step S1
02), RAM access permission (step S104),
Timer PCT for generating a reset signal every 2 msec
1 interrupt signal setting (step S106), refresh
The value of the register is restored (step S108).
After that, this process is started by turning on the power
It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S110). Soshi
If the result of this determination is “Yes”, the initialization
Processing and output processing (step S0 of the aforementioned general flow)
6, S08). That is, step S11
2, the RAM area is initialized, and in step S114
Amuse built-in registers are initialized, and
In step S116, the delay time at power-on is updated.
In step S118, the output process (OUT
PRC) is performed. Here, the delay time is
Approximately 1sec idle time from start to operation
It is provided for the purpose. This output processing (OUT
PRC), as shown in FIG.
The data is output to each output port of the CPU.
When this output processing is completed, a phase 3 described later in detail
Step S1028 of “Block 1” (FIG. 40)
Kip and unauthorized processing is performed. And this misconduct
After the processing is performed, the processing of “Phase 4”
It is going to make sense. On the other hand, the result of the determination in step S110 is
If “No”, furthermore, in step S120, the RAM
The next step S122 determines whether the inspection area is normal.
To determine if all RAM areas have been checked
Is done. Check RAM while checking all RAM areas
If any of the areas is abnormal, the above-described step S
Proceeding to 112, the subsequent processing is performed. On the other hand, if all the RAM areas are normal
(When the determination result of step S122 is “Yes”),
Proceed to step S124. In this step S124
The “SV control process (prize ball control)” is performed, and then
In step S126, “probability setting display processing” described later is performed.
After that, the wait time set at power-on
It is determined whether the process has been completed (step S128). still
If the wait time has not elapsed and the result of this determination is “No”
In step S116, the power-on delay
The time is updated, and output processing is performed in the next step S118.
Is performed, and thereafter, Step S102 of “Phase 3”
Skip to 8. On the other hand, the determination in step S128
When the result is “Yes”, at step S130
The switch input information is set, and the next step S132
The "switch input process" described later is performed in step S1.
In step 34, output processing is performed in the same procedure as in step S118.
After that, the processing shifts to “RAND000” processing shown in FIG.
I do. FIG. 31 shows the "PRGTOP" processing of FIG.
(RND0 performed after the first half of Phase 1)
00 ”processing (second half of phase 1)
(Corresponding to step S18 in FIG. 29). Immediately
Step S134 of "PRGTOP" (output processing)
Is completed, the process proceeds to step S136,
The value of the probability generation random number to adjust the
It is updated, and in the next step S138, the "variable display game"
Design display counter for controlling the symbols displayed at the time
Data is updated, and then the details are updated in step S140.
The details are a special symbol update result determination process (JUDG described later).
11) is performed. In the next step S142, the above judgment result
, The display symbol is a big hit symbol (for example,
"3,3,3", "7,7,7" etc.)
Is determined. If the result of this determination is “Yes”
Sometimes a "big hit" symbol area is set in the RAM
Step S144) Then, the process proceeds to Step S148, and
On the other hand, if the determination result is “No”,
A symbol area is set (step S146).
Proceed to step S148. In step S148, the above setting is performed.
The update result of the display design is stored in the specified area,
Thereafter, the processing shifts to the processing of phase 2. FIGS. 33 to 35 show "Phase 2" (Generala).
The flowchart corresponds to steps S20 to S26 in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a program flowchart of FIG.
3 is power fail monitoring processing, ten count detector SW
"PHASE2" processing in which input processing of SW5 and SW6 is performed
FIG. 34 shows a continuous winning detector.
SW4 input processing “KZKINP” processing
Program flowchart, FIG. 35 shows start winning detector SW
"TKZINP" processing in which input processing of SW1 to SW3 is performed
5 is a program flowchart of FIG. This “phase”
When “2” is started, first, in step S150,
“Power failure monitoring processing (FALSUB)” described later
Is performed, and in the next step S152, “No count invalid
Release processing (NCSUB). "
In the “authentication release process”, as shown in FIG.
Whether there is an input from the und detectors SW5 and SW6
It is determined (step K02), and when there is an input (“Y
es ") No count invalid flag in step K04
Is cleared to "0" and there is no input ("N
o ”), the routine ends.
ing. When these processes are completed, step switching and
The flag is cleared (step S154), and the next step
In step S156, it is determined whether or not an unauthorized operation is already being performed.
You. [0095] This fraud detection is performed, for example, by using the "block" described later.
This is performed in step S1016 of the process 1 "(FIG. 40).
The fraud was detected by the previous loop and was already fraudulent.
If the operation is in progress (the determination result is “Yes”),
Then, the process proceeds to “Phase 3” (FIG. 39). On the other hand,
If no fraud has occurred (the determination result is “No”
), The initial information of the unauthorized sound is set (step S
158), the rising of the input signal of the ten count detector SW
Or falling (edge) information is extracted (step S1).
60), and in the next step S162, the ten-count detector S
It is determined whether the input signals of W5 and SW6 have risen.
You. If the result of this determination is “No”, the following steps
S164 to S180 are skipped and “KZ” shown in FIG.
The processing shifts to “KINP” processing.
es ", the ten count detection is performed in step S164.
Clears the rising (edge) memory of the input signal from the output unit
Then, at the next step S166, the "big hit"
It is determined whether the operation is in progress. The result of this determination is “N
If o ", the following steps S168 to S180 are skipped.
To go to the “KZKINP” process. Meanwhile, this
When the determination result is “Yes”, during the “big hit” operation
There is a prize in the grand prize opening 52 and from the ten count detector
Is determined to have risen, and to that effect ("Big hit"
Request to output a prize sound to inform the player of
(Step S168), then a ten-count detector
Number of inputs (rising times), ie one "big hit" operation
The number of winnings in the special winning opening 52 is counted and
In step S172, the count value becomes a predetermined value (for example, “1”
0 ") or more. If the result of the determination in step S172 is "N
o ”, the subsequent steps S174 to S178 are executed.
Kip and allow the count in step S180
The number is displayed in the RAM in order to be displayed on the variable display device 30.
It is set in the indicator control area, and “KZKIN” shown in FIG.
The process proceeds to P ″ processing.
If another result is “Yes”, the number of inputs (count value)
Is corrected to "10", and then solenoid A is turned off
(Off period). This judgment point
And when it is already off (the determination result is “Ye
s "), execution time of each step in step S178
The sequence timer is cleared to measure
Proceed to step S180. On the other hand, if the determination result is “No”
Sometimes, skip step S178 and leave
Step S180 is executed, and then “KZKINP” processing
Move on to management. The processing is the "KZKINP" processing (FIG. 3)
After shifting to 4), first, in step S182, the continuous entry is performed.
Whether the signal from the prize detector SW4 has risen (input is
Is determined). If the result of this determination is "No"
To skip the following steps S184 to S212.
Then, the flow shifts to the "TKZINP" process shown in FIG. one
On the other hand, when the determination result is “Yes”, the process proceeds to step S18.
In step 4, the rising memory of the signal from the continuous winning detector is stored.
And then generate a sound effect that satisfies the continuation condition.
Therefore, the output data of the continuous sound is set (step S18).
6) The display command of the latter half operation of the big hit operation is set.
(Step S188), and the current
Of the "big hit" operation is the first half of the operation (operation from 1 to 8 cycles)
Is determined. The result of this determination is “Ye
s ", the subsequent steps S192 to S198 are executed.
Skip and proceed to step S200. On the other hand,
Step S190 when the determination result of step S190 is "No"
In S192, it is determined whether or not the valid time is before the continuation. This
When the determination result of step S192 is “No”,
Steps S194 to S212 are skipped and FIG.
The processing shifts to “TKZINP” processing shown in FIG. Meanwhile, discrimination
When the result is “Yes”, that is, the interface after the continuation condition is satisfied
During the interval, play during the interval.
Interval sound output data set to notify technicians
Is performed (step S194). And the next step S1
In 96, the "output sound setting process" (SNDSET) described later
Is performed, and at step S198 during the interval (before continuation)
Command to display the message "During valid time"
Then, the process proceeds to step S200. If the result of the determination in step S190 is "Ye
s "or after step S198
In step S200, continuation indicating that the continuation condition is satisfied
The winning flag is set to "1", and the next step S202
The opening operation of the movable members 51, 51 of the variable winning device 53
Was the operation in the end cycle (16th cycle)
It is determined whether or not it is. When the result of this determination is “Yes”
Does not continue the "big hit" action, i.e.
Steps S204 to S212 are skipped.
Then, the flow shifts to the "TKZINP" process shown in FIG. one
On the other hand, when the determination result in step S202 is "No"
The step (continuation size) after the continuation in step S204
Is set, and the step is switched in step S206.
The flag is set to “1”, and in step S208, the table
After the indication command is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM,
It is determined whether the output timing has come. This
If the determination result is “Yes”, the process proceeds to step S212.
To output a sound effect indicating that the continuation condition is satisfied.
If “No”, the step S212 is skipped.
Then, the flow shifts to the "TKZINP" process in FIG. The processing is "Phase 2" "TKZINP"
When the processing shifts to (FIG. 35), the engine is started in step S214.
Information for monitoring the inputs of the winning detectors SW1 to SW3 is set.
In the next step S216, the input from the start winning detector
It is determined whether (rising) has occurred. This judgment result
Is "No", the following steps S218 to S242
Is skipped and the process proceeds to step S244 and subsequent steps. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S216 is
If “Yes”, the input from the start winning detector
The rising storage of the signal is cleared (step S218),
In response to the rise of the signal from the start winning detector, the winning
The force information is updated (step S220), and the next step
In S22, the updated input information (total value of the number of winnings) is
It is determined whether or not “255” or more. this
While the determination result is “No”, the following step S22
Skip to step S226, and proceed to step S226.
If “Yes”, update in step S224
The value of the input information thus obtained is subtracted by “1” and step S226 is performed.
Proceed to. In step S226, the start winning detector S
Corresponding to input signals from W1 to SW3
A variable representing the number of winning balls for which the variable display game has not been executed
The stored value of the prize number is updated, and in the next step S228,
Determine whether the updated stored value is "4" or more
Is done. If the determination result in step S228 is "Yes"
, Skip steps S230 to S242 that follow.
To step S244. Meanwhile, this
If the determination result is “No”, it is updated in step S230.
New display data of the new winning number storage value is set.
The variable display game is displayed with the display game time according to the stored value.
In step S232, the value corresponding to the winning number storage value is
The symbol variation time is set, and in step S234,
A request to output an input sound is made to indicate that there is a start prize.
Then, the determination in step S236 is performed. In this step S236, the game board 3
Variable display device 30 and variable winning device 50
It is determined whether the operation is in progress. The result of this determination is “N
o ”, that is, when the gaming machine is in a special gaming state such as" big hit "
In step S238, step S238 is skipped.
0, and when “Yes” (during normal operation)
Is a sequence to measure the execution time of each step
The timer is cleared (step S238).
Proceed to step S240. Performed in this step S240
"TKZGET" processing is used for variable display games
This is a subroutine for updating and storing random numbers.
When the subroutine is started as shown in FIG.
In step K06 (the storage area of the random number for
Is set, and a "big hit" is generated in the next step K08.
Is stored, and then the routine ends.
I do. When the “TKZGET” processing is completed,
In the next step S242, all the start winning detectors SW1
The processing of steps S216 to S240 for SW3
It is determined whether the process has been completed. Therefore, the starting prize
Regarding the input processing of the output device, for example, the start winning detector SW1
When all the input processes related to winning are completed,
Input processing for winning of the output unit SW2 is performed, and then the start
An input process related to winning of the winning detector SW3 is performed.
Then, the input processing for all the start winning detectors is completed.
Then ("Yes" in step S242), the step S
The processing after 244 is performed. In step S 244, “five ejection” is performed.
Of "SV" (exchange of prize ball data) described later
Information is set, and in the next step S246, “5
“Three-system input number update processing” related to “emission” (SV21N)
Is performed. Further, in the next step S248, "15
Update of the address of the input information of "SV" related to "out"
Then, in the next step S250, “3
The system input number update process is performed, and then the “phase
38. FIG. 38 shows the above-mentioned "three-system input number update processing".
It is a flowchart which shows a subroutine. This sable
When the routine is started, the corresponding identification is performed in step K10.
It is determined whether there is an input from the detector (SW)
You. If there is an input and this determination result is “Yes”,
The value of the storage area specified in advance in step K12 (input
Is updated, and if there is no input, step K1
Skip to step K14, and go to step K14. Step
In step K14, all the input information of the area designated in advance is
It is determined whether or not all monitoring has been completed.
While the answer is “No”, the process returns to step K10,
The input from the next specific detector (SW) is monitored.
And when the input monitoring of all detectors (SW) is completed
(When the determination result of step K14 changes to "Yes"
At the point), the subroutine ends. Next, referring to FIG. 39 to FIG.
The control procedure in “size 3” will be described.
3 ″ is the general flowchart described above (FIG. 29).
Is a process corresponding to steps S28 to S36 of FIG.
The above “Phase 1” and “Phase 2”
On the basis of the result, various devices and runs provided on the game board 3
And LED for actually operating the LED. processing
Shifts to “Phase 3”, first, in step S25
2. The "event counter" stored at this time
Is retrieved. Here, "event counter"
Any one of steps S262 to S268 described later in this loop
What counts variables to determine whether to run
For example, “SNDSEL” processing of “Phase 4”
(FIG. 59). Next step S
At 254, it is determined whether or not an illegal operation is being performed.
Is "Yes", the process proceeds to step S256.
And the value of the retrieved event counter indicates invalid.
It is determined whether or not the value is a passing value (for example, “0”).
You. As long as the result of this determination is “No”,
The process proceeds to the aforementioned “Phase 4”. On the other hand,
(When the determination result of step S254 is “No”),
Indicates that the value of the event counter is already
When the value is "0" indicating an invalidity (step S2
If the determination result at Step 56 is “Yes”), Step S258
"Branch address calculation processing" (BRANCH)
Done. In this "branch address calculation process", the event
It is checked whether the counter value is normal,
When, the value is cleared.
Proceed to branch processing. The "branch address calculation process" is completed.
And the value of the "event counter" in step S260.
Branch processing is performed, and the event set at this point
According to the value of the counter (any value from "0" to "3")
In step S262, the illegal process (BLOCK1)
Special figure game processing (BLOCK2) of step S264,
Excitation processing of solenoids A and B in step S266 (BLOC
K3), the lamp / LED processing of step S268 (BL
OCK4) is performed, and then the
Move to Is 4 ". FIGS. 40 to 55 illustrate the above-described “BLOCK”.
1 "to" BLOCK4 "
It is a low chart. As mentioned above, the event cow
When the value of "interrupt processing" is "0", "illegal processing" (B
LOCK1) is performed. Processing is "BLOCK1"
In step S100, as shown in FIG.
2, the level of the ten count detectors SW5 and SW6 (E
Information is taken out, and then fraud monitoring information
Information is set (step S1004),
Setting of the specified time for the image (step S1006),
The setting of the clear information of the image (step S1008) is sequentially
Is performed, and in the following step S1010, a request for fraud monitoring is issued.
It is determined whether or not there is. If the result of this determination is "No"
Skip steps S1012 to S1018
Then, the process proceeds to step S1020. On the other hand, the step S
If the determination result of 1010 is “Yes” (fraud monitoring
(Requested) Counting of illegal timer in step S1012
The default value is updated, and then in step S1014, the
Is set based on the count value of the illegal timer
It is determined whether the specified time has passed. This step
While the determination result of S1014 is “No”, the next
Steps S1016 and S1018 are skipped and step
Proceed to step S1020.
If the answer turns to “Yes”, an invalid flag is set (S
(Step S1016) The count value of the illegal timer is higher
Limit value (= specified time) (step S101)
8) Then, the process proceeds to step S1020. In step S1020, the error at this point
The count value of the positive timer is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM,
In the next step S1022, all fraud inspections to be performed
It is determined whether or not the viewing has been completed. But still everything
Is not completed (if the determination result is "N
o ″), the process of monitoring the fraud again from step S1004
Is performed. On the other hand, all required fraud monitoring
When the processing is completed (the determination result of step S1022 is “Y
es ")," 0 "or
The illegal flag set to “1” is stored (step S
1024), an unauthorized operation is being performed in the next step S1026.
Is determined. When the result of this determination is “No”
Must be followed by steps S1028 to S1042.
Then, it shifts to “Phase 4”. On the other hand, the result of determination in step S1026
Is "Yes" (during unauthorized), the unauthorized timer is updated
(Step S1028), the solenoids A and B
Once the lamps L1 to L9 and LEDs set on the machine are all
It is turned off (step S1030). And the next
Step S1032: Setting lamp to prevent fraud
L6 and L9 are blinked every 32 msec (step S10).
32). In a succeeding step S1034, the input information of “SV” is input.
Information is set, and furthermore, “3 system input” in step S1036
Number update processing ”(SV21N; FIG. 38), step S10
Update address of input information of "SV" of step 38, step S
1040 “Three-system input number update processing” (SV21
N), and the rise of the input signal of the winning detector (SW)
Clear (edge) memory (step S1042)
After that, it moves to “Phase 4”. FIG. 41 shows that the value of the “event counter” is
When "1", step S32 of "Phase 3"
"Special figure game processing" (BLOC) executed in FIG.
It is a program flowchart of K2). This "BL
When “OCK2” is started, first, in step S1050,
The control information of the fluctuation timer to be updated is set, and
In S1052, any of the fluctuation timers is specified and taken out.
You. In the next step S1054, the extracted fluctuation tie
It is determined whether or not the
If not, the timer is updated (step
S1056), if it has already been completed,
S1056 is skipped and the timer area is updated.
(Step S1058). In the next step S1060
Determines whether all areas have been checked
You. While the result of this determination is “No”, the next
Steps S1052 to S10 to update the image
Step 58 is repeatedly executed. For all timers to be updated,
Is performed, and the result of determination in step S1060 is “Y
es ", the process proceeds to step S1062,
A sequence timer for measuring the execution time
It is determined whether the event has been completed. The result of this determination is
While it is “No”, the sequence is determined in step S1064.
Update the count value of the timer, and
4 ”. On the other hand, the sequence timer counts
When the determination is completed and the result of the determination in step S1062 is “Ye
s ", branch processing is performed in step S1066.
The information is set, and in step S1068,
A branch process (BRANCH) is performed. This step branch
In the process (BRANCH), as shown in FIG.
First, it is determined whether or not the step number is a normal value.
(Step K16), and if abnormal, step K
The step number is cleared at 18, and then the
The jump address is extracted based on the entered number (step
K20). On the other hand, if the step number is normal,
Proceed to step K20 with jumping
Les is taken out. Returning to FIG. 41, the next step S1
In step 070, processing according to the set “step” number
Branching to “STEP10” to “STEP1D” is performed.
You. Then, “STEP 1” corresponding to the “step” number
0 ”to“ STEP 1D ”, the
Is 4 ". Next, branching according to the above “step” number
The processing will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
3 is “normal” performed when “step” is “10”
Program flow showing “operation process” (STEP 10)
It is a chart. When this program starts,
In step SS2, step information for normal operation is set.
In the next step SS4, it is determined whether or not there is storage.
When the result of this determination is “No”, the next step SS
6 to SS28, skip to step SS30
Only, the step switching flag is set to "1"
SS32 “Control Number Switching Process” (SEQCHG)
Then, the process proceeds to “Phase 4”. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step SS4 is
If “Yes”, the winning memorized value is determined in step SS6.
It is updated, and information on this prize memory is updated in step SS8.
Is set in the display control area in the RAM, and the next step
Initial information on "lucky number" in SS10
And further updates the storage area for random numbers (step SS1
2), update of the fluctuation timer area (step SS14)
Then, in step SS16, the winning memorized value is
It is determined whether it is less than “2”. The result of this determination is
If "Yes", the sequence time is relatively long
(For example, 5.2 sec) (step SS1).
8) If “No”, the contents of the fluctuation timer
2 seconds (step SS20), and
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S22. In step SS22, the "variable display game"
Whether the occurrence of a "big hit" in the
Flag is “1”), and the result of this determination is
"Yes" indicates that the operation is in progress with a high probability
Rotation sound data is set (step SS24).
On the other hand, when the determination result is “No”, the operation is at a low probability.
The rotation sound data setting indicating that the
SS26). In the next step SS28, these settings are made.
"Sound output setting process" (SNDSE
T) is performed. In this “SNDSET” process, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, first, sound data is prohibited from being set.
Is determined (step SN02).
When the result is “Yes”, the routine ends as it is.
Then, when the determination result is “No”, the sound is stored in the sound control area of the RAM.
The above data is set (step SN04).
To end the routine. When the “sound output setting process” is completed,
Step switching flag is set to "1" in step SS30
Is set, and then “control number switching processing” (step S
S32) is performed. This "control number switching process" (SE
QCHG) is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.
When this program is started, step
In SN6, the table address is calculated based on the step information.
And then, as shown in FIG.
"Sound output setting process" (SNDSET)
And the sequence switching data is taken out (step S
N10), setting of sequence data (step SN1)
2) are sequentially performed, and then the present routine is terminated.
43, returning to the program of FIG.
4 ”. Next, at "block 2",
Line when the set “Step” number is “11”
"Automatic stop time end monitoring process" (STEP 1
For 1), follow the program flowchart in FIG.
Will be explained. When this program is started,
"Stop symbol capture processing" (FET
CH), and this is also described in the next step SS36.
A “symbol determination process” (JUDG10) is performed. Soshi
To capture the above stop symbols and determine the stop symbols.
As a result, the "variable display game" should generate a reach state
Symbols (for example, a combination of symbols where the left symbol and the middle symbol match)
Is determined (step SS38).
If the determination result is "Yes," the process proceeds to step SS
At 40, this reach symbol is a "super reach" symbol
Is determined. Here "Super Reach"
The symbol representing the game result is "lucky number"
(Eg "1", "3", "5", "7", "9")
In the reach state that occurs when the
-Reach occurs, the subsequent “big hit”
Is controlled so as to be able to occur with “high probability”. this
When the determination result of step SS40 is "Yes",
Proceed to step SS42 to indicate occurrence of "super reach"
Command is set, and if “No”, the step S
In S44, a command indicating "reach" occurrence is set,
Thereafter, the flow advances to step SS48. On the other hand, the step S
If the determination result in S38 is "No", step SS4 is executed.
At 6, a command indicating that "losing" is set,
Proceed to step SS48. In step SS48,
Frame feed information is set based on the set command
Then, step information is set in step SS50.
In this case, the step of “STEP 13” processing shown in FIG.
After skipping to step SS82 (Fig. 43)
Steps SS30 and SS32 of the process "STEP10"
After being executed, it shifts to “Phase 4”
I have. In "block 2" (FIG. 41),
The “step” number set at this time is “12”
In the case of, "stop monitoring processing" of the first symbol shown in FIG.
(STEP 12) is performed. In this process, first,
In step SS52, frame feed information is set, and step S52 is executed.
"Step" information is set in S54, and thereafter,
Step SS82 of the “STEP 13” process and the aforementioned
Steps SS30 and SS32 of the “STEP10” process
After the execution, the process proceeds to “Phase 4”. At this point, the “step”
When the "step" number is "13", the "second figure" shown in FIG.
Pattern stop monitoring and reach determination processing ”(STEP 13)
Done. When the "STEP 13" process is started,
First, at step SS60, "Symbol determination" described later (FIG. 74)
Processing ”(JUDG10) is performed.
It is determined whether or not the result of the
(Step SS62) When the determination result is “No”
Normal (for "losing") frame feed information in step SS64
Is set, and in step SS66, the step of stopping "losing"
Information is set and the process proceeds to step SS82,
Sequence time based on the set normal frame advance information
Is calculated, and then the “STEP 10” processing described above is performed.
Skip to steps SS30 and SS3 in (FIG. 43)
This is performed, and then the process proceeds to “Phase 4”. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step SS62 is
If “Yes” (“reach” state),
"Racki" for the design to generate "Super Reach"
-Number ”(“ Reach ”where the left and middle symbols match)
In the state, the two matching symbols in the stopped symbol
Are "1,1", "3,3", "5,5", "7,7",
("9, 9") is determined.
(Step SS68). If the result of this determination is "No"
Should be controlled according to the normal `` reach '' state.
In step SS70, the lucky number flag
Rear is performed, and in step SS72, normal reach frame advance
The information is set and the normal reach step is
After the step information is set, the above-mentioned steps SS82 and thereafter are performed.
Proceed to processing. On the other hand, the determination result of step SS68
Is "Yes" (the symbol determined is "Lucky
First, at step SS7
At 6 the lucky number flag is set to "1" and the next
In step SS78, the super-reach state is determined.
Frame feed information is set. In the next step SS80,
-Step information of per reach is set, and then
The process proceeds to step S82 and subsequent steps. In "block 2" (FIG. 41)
When the “step” number is “14” or “15”,
“Stop result determination process” shown in FIG. 49 (STEP 1
4, STEP 15) is performed. This judgment process is started
Then, first, in step SS84, a "symbol
The fixed processing "(JUDG10) is performed, and the next step SS
At 86, it is determined whether or not this determination result is a "big hit".
It is. When the result of this determination is “No”,
This routine ends, and “normal processing” (STEP 10)
Skip to steps SS30 and SS32 of
After that, the process proceeds to “Phase 4”. On the other hand,
When the determination result of step SS86 is "Yes",
When the symbol is a "big hit" symbol,
First big hit operation (cycles) at Tep SS88
The fanfare is set in step SS90.
Step information is set, then lucky number information
The information is set (step SS92),
Whether the symbol that generated the "R" is a "lucky number"
It is determined whether or not it is (step SS94). This step
Step SS94 If the determination result is “Yes”,
Proceeding to SS96, the high probability flag is set to "1"
Proceed to step SS98. On the other hand, if "No",
Step SS96 is skipped, and step SS98 is skipped.
Proceed to. Note that the high-probability flag is temporarily set to “1” as described above.
Once set, the variable display game
The probability of "hit judgment" is increased, and "big hits" are likely to occur
(High probability). This "high probability" is, for example,
It is held until a "big hit" occurs. In the next step SS98, the current “
Is a lucky number hit?
Is determined, and if “No”, the process proceeds to step SS100.
Fanfare sound data representing the normal “big hit” is set.
Is set, and based on the setting data, step SS1
04 “Sound output setting process” (SNDSET) is shown in FIG.
It is performed according to the procedure shown. On the other hand, in step SS98
If the determination result is "Yes", the process proceeds to step SS102.
To set the super reach fanfare sound data.
Then, based on the setting data, step SS10
4 is executed. When the sound output setting process is completed,
Thereafter, the step of the normal processing (STEP 10) shown in FIG.
This is executed skipping to SS30 and SS32
After that, the process proceeds to “Phase 4”. FIG. 50 shows the “step” set at this time.
Is executed when the "top" number is "17" or "18"
“Fanfare operation end monitoring process” (STEP 1
7), “End monitoring process in the latter half of interval operation” (ST
It is a flowchart which shows the program of EP18).
When the processing shifts to this program, first, step S
At S106, the count value of the number of big hit operations (the number of cycles)
Has been updated, and the number of winnings to the special winning opening 52 has been counted for the first time.
(Step SS108). Next step SS
At 110, the big hit operation time is stored in the display control area of the RAM.
Number (cycle number) and the count number at this point are set.
Then, the continuous winning flag is initialized in step SS112.
Then, at step SS114, the "big hit"
Whether the cycle is the last cycle (16th cycle)
Is determined. While the result of this determination is “No”
Goes to step SS116 and goes to the "big hit" step
Information is set, while the jackpot operation is the last cycle.
When the determination result turns to “Yes”,
Proceeding to SS118, the final cycle of "big hit"
After the step information is set, the normal processing shown in FIG.
Steps SS30 and SS32 of the process (STEP10)
Kip and then go to "Phase 4". FIG. 51 shows the set “step” numbers.
Is executed when is "19" or "1A".
Big hit operation processing ”(STEP 19),“ big hit after continuation ”
Flow showing program of "operation process" (STEP 1A)
It is a chart. If the "step" number is "19"
In this case, branching by “step” of “block 2”
By executing step S1070), the program
The process is started from step SS120. Step
At this point, the “big hit” gaming state is
It is determined whether or not the end cycle has been reached. This discrimination
While the result is “No”, proceed to step SS122.
The normal "big hit end" command is set
If the determination result turns to "Yes", step SS1
24 and in the final cycle,
The command of "display" is set, and then, in step SS12
Proceed to 6. In step SS126, the effective time step
Information is set, and then RA
The above command is set in the display control area of M, and
Steps SS30 and SS3 of the normal processing (STEP 10)
Skip to 2, then go to “Phase 4”
You. On the other hand, if the set “step” number is
In the case of "1A", the program is
The processing is performed from step SS128 of the RAM. This
In step SS128, the step information of the interval
Information is set, and then the interval command is set.
Then, the process proceeds to step SS132, where the display
The command is set in the control area, and then normal processing
Skip to steps SS30 and SS32 of
Move to Is 4 ". FIG. 52 is set when "Block 2" is executed.
"Step" number is "1B" or "1C"
"Effective time end monitoring process" (STEP 1)
B), “Monitoring process in the first half of interval” (STEP 1)
It is a program flowchart of C). This program
When the “step” number is “1B”, the step
The process is started from step SS134. This step
In SS134, the step information of the big hit end operation is set.
Then, the continuous winning flag is initialized (step SS13).
After step 6) is performed, in step SS138, the ten count
It is determined whether or not the input signal has risen
You. If the result of this determination is "No",
Judgment has been made and the process proceeds to step SS140
Unauthorized flag is set, and when "Yes"
Step SS140 is skipped, and FIG.
Steps SS30 and SS3 of the normal processing (STEP 10)
Proceed to 2 and then to “Phase 4”. on the other hand,
When the “step” number is “1C”, the step SS
142 sets the step information of the interval
After that, the processing after step SS136 is performed.
It is. FIG. 53 shows that the “step” number is “16” or
“Loss operation processing” (S
TEP1D), "Big hit end operation end monitoring process" (S
It is a program flowchart of TEP16). "S
When “Step” is “1D”, this program
This is executed from step SS143. In step SS143
Is first whether the lucky number flag is "1"
Is determined. When the result of this determination is “Yes”,
The high probability flag is set to "1" (step SS14).
4) Then, proceed to step SS146. Step SS
In 146, it is determined whether or not there is a winning memory, and the determination is made.
If the result is “No”, the normal in step SS148
Operation step information is set, and then the normal processing
Skip to step SS32 of (STEP10)
After that, shift to “Phase 4”. On the other hand, step SS1
When the result of the determination in step 46 is "Yes" (with a prize memory)
Are the steps of the above-described normal processing (STEP 10; FIG. 43).
Skip to step SS2, and after the end of the normal processing,
Is 4 ”. Note that“ Step
If the "step" number is "16", the step SS14
The processing is performed from 6. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the "special figure game process" shown in FIG.
(Block 2) ", the" communication "
Normal operation processing ”(STEP 10) to“ End of big hit end operation ”
End monitoring process ”(STEP 1D).
It is a chart. When the special map game process starts,
The processing is performed from the normal operation processing (STPE10).
And fluctuations in special figures (designs displayed by the variable display device 30)
Is started, and the process proceeds to STEP 11 (1), and the automatic stop is performed.
A time end monitoring process is performed. Automatic stop time ends
Then, it moves to STEP12 (2), and the first symbol (left
Pattern) is monitored. When the left symbol is stopped
After moving to STEP13 (3), the second symbol (middle symbol)
Stop monitoring and reach determination processing are performed. And re
When the result of the reach determination is other than reach, the process proceeds to STEP14.
(4) Stop the right symbol and determine the stop result
(Other than reach) is performed, and when reach, STEP1
5 (5), similarly, stop and stop the right symbol
A result determination process (at the time of reach) is performed. At the above STEP14 or STEP15,
Judgment of "losing" is made by the judgment of the symbol stop result.
Then, the process proceeds to STEP16 (6), (6), and
A shift operation process is performed. Then, the losing operation ends.
Then, in the subsequent special figure game process (BLOCK2),
Processing is performed from STEP 10 (7). On the other hand, the judgment of the symbol stop result in STEP 15
STE when a "big hit" is determined
Proceed to P17 (8) to monitor the end of fanfare operation
Visual processing is performed. This fanfare operation ends
And STEP19 (9), the big hit operation before continuing
Processing is performed. During this processing, the game ball to the continuous winning opening
If the inflow (continuation condition is satisfied) is detected,
After the transition, the big hit operation processing after the continuation (11) is started,
When the big hit operation processing (STEP 1A) ends, ST
Shift to EP1C (12) and end the first half of the interval
A monitoring process is performed. On the other hand, before the continuation in STEP19
By the end of the jackpot operation process, the above continuation condition is satisfied.
If it does not stand, the flow shifts to STEP1B (1
3), monitoring of the end of the effective time of the continuous winning detector is performed.
It is. During the validity time end monitoring process, the above continuation condition
Is satisfied, the flow shifts to STEP1C (1).
4), the end monitoring process in the first half of the interval is performed. This
In the end monitoring process in the first half of the interval
When the validity period of the winning detector has elapsed, the process proceeds to STEP 18.
(15), and the monitoring process in the latter half of the interval operation is performed.
Will be And when the interval time elapses,
(Step 16)
Operation processing is performed. In this way, the jackpot operation repeats
Is effective before the above continuation condition is satisfied.
When the time has elapsed, the processing proceeds from STEP 1B to ST
Move to EP1D (17) and monitor the end of big hit end operation
Processing is performed, and the subsequent special figure game processing (BLOCK
In step 2), processing is performed from step 10 (18). Large
If the hit is the last cycle, STEP 18
Has been detected and will not move on to the next cycle.
You. Also, when the jackpot ends without the continuation condition being satisfied,
Or, when the jackpot ends in the last cycle,
If there is the above-mentioned winning memorized value, the special figure game processing
In (BLOCK2), the processing is started from STEP11.
(19). Next, the steps of “Phase 3” (FIG. 39) are performed.
The solenoid A, B excitation process (B
LOCK3) according to the flowchart in FIG.
Will be explained. This “BLOCK3” process is performed in the event
This is executed when the value of the event counter is "2".
Is started, first, at step S1102, R
Off (demagnetization) information of solenoid A is set in the output area of AM
Then, a "big hit" occurs in step S1104.
Is determined. The result of this determination is “Yes”
In step S1106, the solenoid
The on (excitation) information of id A is set, and then
The process proceeds to S1108. On the other hand, when the determination result is “No”,
Skips the step S1106 and skips the step S1
Proceed to 108. As a result, the floating prize in the state of "big hit"
The movable members 51, 51 of the device 50 are rotated to
2 is released (the state shown in FIG. 6). At the next step S1108, the output of the RAM
OFF information of solenoid B is set in the area, and the next step
At S1110, the continuous winning flag is on at this time.
("1") or not. This judgment result
Is "Yes", the output area is determined in step S1112.
ON information of solenoid B is set in
Proceed to step S1114. On the other hand, when the determination result is “No”
Skips step S1112 and returns to step S
Proceed to 1114. As a result, the continuation condition is satisfied once
And the continuous winning opening 53A is closed by the closing lever 56a.
It will be closed (see FIG. 7). In the next step S1114, the step
It is determined whether or not the number is “0”. And that
If the value is other than "0", the engine is started in step S1116.
Pointer area of RAM for controlling information of winning detector
It is determined whether the value stored in the area is “2” or more.
If the determination result is “No”, the step
Proceeding to S1130, “decoration switching processing” (U
After “PDATE” is performed, move to “Phase 4”
You. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S1116 is “Ye
s "(pointer is" 2 "or more), step S
At 1118, the “step” number is set to “0”,
In step S1126, the “step” number is stored.
After that, in Step S1128, Step S1130
After the timer used in the processing is cleared, step S
At 1130, a decoration switching process (UPDATE) is performed.
Then, the process proceeds to “Phase 4”. Also, the result of the determination in step S1114 is
If “Yes” (step number is “0”),
Step S1120 and subsequent steps are performed. That is, step
In step S1120, the start winning detector is stored (startup storage).
It is determined whether or not there is. If the determination result is “No”
Sometimes, the following steps S1122 to S1128 are skipped.
And proceed to “decoration switching process” (UPDATE),
Then, the process proceeds to “Phase 4”. On the other hand,
If the determination result of step S1120 is “Yes”, the step
In step S1122, the winning memorized value in the starting winning opening is updated.
Then, in step S1124, the “step” number is
Set to “1” and then store the “step” number (step
(Step S1126) Clear the timer (Step S1)
1128), the “decoration switching process” (UPDA)
TE) is performed, and then the process proceeds to “Phase 4”. FIG. 56 shows the step S1 of "BLOCK3".
130, step S1136 of "BLOCK4" described later
Of "decoration switching process" (UPDATE) executed in
9 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine. This luch
Is started, first, in step SS302, the RAM
The address of the data area is calculated, and then "BL
OCK3 ”processing and“ BLOCK4 ”processing
Update of the image (step SS304) is performed. Next
In step SS306, when the timer counts
It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed, and the result of this determination is “N
If it is “o”, proceed to step SS312.
No. On the other hand, when the specified time has elapsed (the determination result is “Y
es "), the timer is set to the initial value (step SS
308), and the pointer is updated (step SS31).
0), and then proceed to step SS312. Next steps
In SS312, the value of the updated pointer is the upper limit value.
Is determined, and the determination result is “No”.
Meanwhile, the process directly proceeds to step SS316, and at this time
From the table according to the pointer value set at the point
The address is retrieved. On the other hand, updating the pointer
The value becomes the upper limit and the determination in step SS312 is made.
If the result turns to “Yes”, the
The initialization of the interface is performed, and in the next step SS316,
The address is fetched according to the value of the initialized pointer.
After that, this routine is terminated. Next, the steps of “Phase 3” (FIG. 39)
The lamp / LED control processing (BL
It is a program flowchart of OCK4). this
The “BLOCK 4” processing is performed when the event counter is “3”.
When this process is started,
Instead, the decoration display timer is updated in step S1132,
In step S1134, control information of various lamps is set.
You. In the next step S1136, the aforementioned “decoration switching process”
(UPDATE) is performed, and in step S1138,
Means that lighting data is extracted. Subsequently, step S1140
In step S114, it is determined whether or not the big hit operation is being performed.
At 0, it is sequentially determined whether or not a high probability is in progress. If the result of the determination in step S1140 is "N
o "and the determination result of step S1142 is" Yes "
At this time, the jackpot operation has not started yet,
If “rate” is set, the process proceeds to step S1144.
In order to show that it is in the "high probability",
4. The display units 31A to 31D blink alternately every 256 msec.
This data is then output to RAM.
The power range is set, and the process shifts to “Phase 4”. on the other hand,
If the step S1140 is “Yes” or the step
If S1142 is “No”, step S1144
Skip to step S1146, and proceed to step S1146.
Settings are made, and then proceed to “Phase 4”.
You. Next, control of a display provided in the gaming machine and
Processing in "Phase 4" for sound editing output Fig. 5
This will be described with reference to FIGS. Of these figures, the figure
58 is a “PHASE 4” process that forms the first half of “Phase 4”
FIG. 59 shows the middle stage of the program.
Program flowchart of “SNDSEL” processing,
FIG. 60 shows the program of the second half of the “SNDPRC” process.
It is a ram flowchart. This “Phase 4” processing is shown in FIG.
Steps S38 (display processing) and S4 of the general flow
0 (sound editing and output processing).
When the program is started, first, in step S3 in FIG.
Determines whether the "step" number has been switched at 02
Is done. If the result of this determination is "Yes", step
At S304, based on the switched “step” number,
Command data is taken out, and the next step S30
In step 6, it is determined whether command setting is prohibited.
You. When the result of this determination is "No", step S30 is executed.
In step 8, the extracted command is stored in the display control area of the RAM.
Is set, and the process proceeds to step S310. On the other hand,
When the determination result of step S302 is “No”,
If the determination result of step S306 is “Yes”,
Then, the process proceeds to step S310. In step S310, data transfer is in progress.
Is determined, if data transfer is in progress (determination result
Is "Yes"), and skips to step S328 described below.
You. On the other hand, when the transfer is not in progress (the determination result is “N
o "), and then it is determined whether or not an illegal operation is being performed.
If the determination result is “Yes”, the process proceeds to step S31.
Without executing steps 6 to S322, in step S314
An illegal command indicating that an illegal operation is being performed is set in the control area.
Then, the process proceeds to step S324 and subsequent steps. one
On the other hand, when the determination result in step S312 is “No”
In step S316, a transfer request for priority data is
It is determined whether or not there is. If the result of this determination is “Yes”
Sometimes, steps S318 to S322 are skipped.
Then, the process proceeds to step S324. On the other hand,
If the determination result of step S316 is "No",
In step S318, the inspection for all priority data is completed.
Is determined. The result of this determination is “No”
We return to step S316 and repeat the determination.
Be executed. When the inspection of all priority data is completed,
The determination result of step S318 changes to "Yes" and the scan
Update of the transfer counter (step S320),
Are sequentially taken out (step S322).
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S324. In step S324, data is being transferred.
Is set to “1”, indicating that
In step S326, the transfer data is set in the RAM. So
Then, in the next step S328, the transfer data is fetched.
Then, the timer is updated (step S330).
After that, the time counted by the timer exceeds 60 msec
Is determined. When the previous timer was cleared (step
If 60 msec has elapsed since S334), step
In step S334, the timer is cleared again, and the next step
In S336, the data transfer middle flag is cleared, and
Proceed to step S338. On the other hand, the determination in step S332
When the result is “No”, the process proceeds to step S338,
It is determined whether 8 msec has elapsed since the timer was cleared.
In step S340, it is determined whether 50 msec has elapsed.
Is done. 8 msec has passed since the timer was cleared
If not, skip steps S340 and S342.
And the process proceeds to step S344. Also, the timer is cleared
8 msec has passed since the start, and 50 msec has not yet passed
Sometimes (“No” in step S340), step S340
In step 342, the strobe signal is set.
Proceed to step S344. On the other hand, 50msec after clearing the timer
Has elapsed, step S342 is skipped again.
Then, the process proceeds to step S344 and subsequent steps. Step S3
At 34, the transfer data at this point is stored in the output area of the RAM.
Set, and then the start-up winning detector
G) Initialization of information (step S346), refresh
The value of the register is stored (step S348).
Thereafter, the flow shifts to "SNDSEL" processing shown in FIG. Processing shifts to "SNDSEL" processing
First, the event used in the branch processing of “Phase 3”
The event counter (EVENT) is updated (step
S350), and then, based on the event counter
Calculation of the address of the corresponding channel (step S352),
Setting of a sound control area of an unauthorized sound is performed (step S354).
Then, it is determined whether or not an unauthorized operation is being performed (scan
Step S356). At this point, if you ’re in the wrong hands,
Skip the following steps S358 to S362, and
To "SNDPRC" process (FIG. 60). On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S356 is
If "No", control of the ball lending sound is made in step S358.
The area is set and the ball lending sound is output in the next step S360.
It is determined whether or not it is the right timing. And out
When it is time to apply (when the determination result is “Y
es ”) skips step S362 and returns“ SN
Timing to move to "DPRC" process and output ball lending sound
If not, the sound control area of the special map is determined in step S362.
Is set, and then the process proceeds to the “SNDPRC” process. The processing of “Phase 4” is shown in FIG.
When the process proceeds to the “SNDPRC” process, first, in step S364
It is determined whether or not the sound output process is being executed. this
When the determination result is “No”, the sound output process is
In step S366, the corresponding channel is
"EXECBI" indicating that data is being output
T ”is set to“ 1 ”, and“ point ”is set in step S368.
Is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S376 described later.
Kip. On the other hand, the result of the determination in step S364 is
If “Yes”, a predetermined value is set in step S386 described later.
The timer set to the value is updated (step S3).
70), the process proceeds to step S372, and the timer
It is determined whether or not progress has been indicated. At the time of this regulation
During the interval, the ATT data (sound output data) is updated
It is for determining the bug. The result of this determination is “N
o ”, all of steps S374 to S410 are performed.
The process skips to step S412 described below. Above rule
After a lapse of a fixed time, the result of the determination turns to “Yes”.
Then, the processing after step S374 is performed. In step S374, the pointer is updated.
In the next step S376, the melody code number for sound output is
The first address of the melody data is extracted from the
In step S378, the extraction of the reference ATT data
The value of the pointer set at this time in step S380
Melody data table address is calculated based on
And time data is taken out (step S382).
After that, the melody code becomes an end code in step S384.
Is determined. In case of exit code
(The determination result is “Yes”.)
The melody code number to be output to the
Proceed to step S412. On the other hand, it is not the exit code
In this case, the processing of steps S386 to S408 is further performed.
After that, the process proceeds to step S412. That is, when the process proceeds to step S386,
First, the timer set used for the determination in step S372 is set.
(Step S386), the ATT timer is initialized (step S386).
Step S388) is performed, and then in step S390
It is determined whether or not there is ATT control. The result of this determination is
If “No”, the melody code is used in step S392.
Then, the ATT time stored in the RAM is taken out.
Then, in the next step S394, the security of the ATT control time is set.
Is performed. On the other hand, the determination in step S390 is made.
If the result is "Yes", the ATT control time at that time
Is set as it is in step S394. Steps
In S396, the scale data is added based on the melody data.
Is calculated, and then ATT is determined in step S398.
It is determined whether control is being performed or not, and the ATT control has already been started.
If it has been started, the following steps S400 to S40
Skip to step S412 and proceed to step S412. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S398 is
If “No”, at this point in step S400
The edit channel of the sound output process is a noise channel
Or not (set in the noise channel control area of the RAM
The output process is based on the data
You. If the result of this determination is “Yes”, then step S
At 402, noise control data is stored.
From the frequency data table based on the data, the frequency
The data is output, and then the process proceeds to step S412.
When the determination result of step S400 is "No",
Is the channel address and frequency data in step S406.
The data is output, and in the next step S408, the frequency data is further
Data is output, and then the process proceeds to step S412. In step S412, step S3
88 or ATT initialized in step S416 described later
The timer is updated, and in the subsequent step S414, the timer is updated.
Whether the timer has counted the specified time
Is determined. The result of this determination is “No”.
That is, steps S416 to S420 are skipped, and
In step S422, ATT data is output.
Waiting for the entry is performed (end of the main routine). the above
After the specified time has elapsed, the result of the determination in step S414 is obtained.
Turns to "Yes", the ATT tag is set in step S416.
Initialization of Ima is performed, and then whether ATT control is in progress
It is determined whether or not it is (step S418). This judgment result
Is "No", skip the next step S420.
And proceeds to step S422, while the determination result is
If “Yes”, the ATT data is
Data is updated, and then, at step S422, the AT
After the T data has been output, the input signal
(The main routine ends). Next, the detail tail shown in FIGS.
Details of the subroutine executed in the chart
explain. FIG. 61 is executed in step S124 of FIG.
Flow chart showing the SV processing (SEN000) performed
It is a chart. This SV processing is performed in the winning opening (start
Winning status of gaming balls to winning prize mouths and grand prize winning mouths (to each winning prize mouth)
Is transferred to the ball discharge control device 700 side.
It is processing for. When this “SV processing” is started,
First, in step SS202, setting of award ball control data is performed.
Then, in the next step SS204, the flow shown in FIG.
-According to the chart, "decoration switching process" (UPDATE)
Is performed. In the next step SS206, the data output is
Is performed, and in step SS208, the control clock of "SV"
Of the control address on the basis of
Fetches the "SV" reception data at
Branching by a clock is performed. That is, the control clock is
If it is "0", then in step SS214, as shown in FIG.
The “data recognition process” (RCV300) is performed
When the clock is "3", the received data is stored.
“Data import processing” (RCV200) shown in 63 is performed
When the control block is “2” or “3”,
Then, the routine ends. The control clock becomes "0" and the "RC"
When the V300 ″ process is started, as shown in FIG.
In step R02, the current reception data is
It is determined whether the data is the same as the data. this
When the determination result is “Yes”, the received data is normal.
Data is determined to be
It is stored in the area (step R04). On the other hand, “No”
In the case of (in the case of mismatch), it is considered that the data is abnormal.
The judgment is made, and the fact is stored in the storage area of the RAM.
(Step R06), and then go to Step R08. In step R08, the start bit is turned off.
It is determined whether or not the
Means that steps R12 to R48 are not executed.
In step R10, the bit count is updated
End the routine. On the other hand, the discrimination in step R08
If the result is “Yes”, the received data is
It is determined whether the data has become 8 bits. This discrimination
As a result, it is determined that the bit is not 8 bits yet
Then, this routine is terminated as it is. Meanwhile, step
If the determination result of R12 is “Yes”, the step R
The value of the bit counter is cleared once in step 14,
The received data is cleared in R16, and then, in step R
18, at R20, whether the check bit is normal
Whether the result of the parity check is normal
Is done. Either of these two determination results is “No”
If any, this routine is terminated as it is,
When the results are both "Yes", the processing after step R24 is performed.
Is executed. In Step R24, the ball discharge control device 70
It is determined whether there is a request for transmission of the prize ball data signal from the 0 side.
Separated. If the determination result is “Yes”, the step
In step R34, it is determined whether or not data is already being transmitted.
If the data is being transmitted (the determination result is “Yes”),
In some cases, the present routine ends. On the other hand, still
If the data is not being transmitted, the RAM
A storage area for the number of prize balls is set. In this embodiment
First, the “5 discharge” winning opening (starting winning opening 8, 6,
6) A RAM area in which a prize is stored is set.
You. Then, in the next step R38, “5 discharges”
It is determined whether or not there is a winning memory in the storage area. This
Is "Yes", the loop "5"
First, in step R44, send
The number is updated ("1" is subtracted), and in step R46
The transmission data number is set, and the
Is cleared, and then this routine ends. Follow
When there are many winning memories in the same storage area,
Updating to another area until the winning memory in that area is exhausted
Not done. On the other hand, according to the determination in step R38,
There is no prize memory in the storage area (the area of “5 discharges”)
Is determined, the storage area is updated in step R40.
(For example, the “5 discharge” area to the “15 discharge” area)
It is performed, and then there is winning memory for all storage areas
Is determined (step R4).
2). Immediately after the area is updated, the result of this determination is
"No", the search in step R38 is performed
You. The storage area updated in this manner (the “15 ejection” area)
While there is a prize memory in the area, the determination in step R38 is
"Yes", and the data related to "15 discharges"
It is transmitted to the emission control device 700 side. And this memory
If all the winning memories in the area are gone (step R3
8 is “No”), and the storage area is further updated.
If there is no more area to be renewed (step R42)
Is "Yes"), and the process proceeds to step R44 to update the number of storages.
(Subtraction), and then steps R46 and R48 are performed.
Is executed, and this routine ends. The ball discharge control device 700 requests the prize ball
Is not obtained (if the determination result of step R24 is “N
o "), there is a data retransmission request in step R26.
Is determined, and when the determination result is “Yes”
Proceeds to step R48 and is set at this point.
Pointer is cleared, and then this routine ends
I do. On the other hand, the determination result of step R26 is "No".
In this case, it is determined whether a line test is being performed.
It is. When the determination result is “Yes” (line test
In (middle), steps R46 and R48 are executed, and
After that, this routine ends, and if “No”,
Ball sound request from ball discharge control device 700 side at R30
It is determined whether or not there is. If the result of this determination is “Yes”
Sometimes, in step R32, the data related to the ball lending request
This routine is set in the RAM, and then this routine ends, and “N
In the case of o ", the step R32 is skipped and the
This routine ends as it is. Also, “SEN” shown in FIG.
000 "processing, the data executed when the clock is" 3 "
In the data acquisition process (RCV200), as shown in FIG.
In step R50, the received data at this point is stored.
Then, this routine is terminated. Less than
According to the program shown in FIGS. 61 to 63 as above,
“SV control” is performed. Next, of the various subroutines, the process shown in FIG.
“Probability setting display process” (P
SET) is shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.
It will be described according to. FIG. 64 shows the “probability setting display process”.
9 is a flowchart showing a routine of the process.
When the gram is started, in step SS220, each winning
The physical state of the detector (SW) is read and then
At step SS222, the active logic is converted to positive logic,
In step SS224, chattering removal processing and step
In step SS226, the calculation of the current logical state is sequentially performed.
Thereafter, the current state is stored in the RAM (step SS2).
28), set at this time in the next step SS230.
“PSETP0” to “Step” number
A branch of the “PSETP5” process is performed. In other words,
When “up” is “0”, “set probability reading process” (PS
ETP0) is performed, and when “1”, “SW-X off
When the monitoring process “(PSETP1) is performed and“ 2 ”
Is "5 seconds end monitoring process" (PSETP2) is performed,
In the case of "3", "setting data write processing" (PSE
TP3) is performed, and when “4”, “write data
Confirmation processing ”(PSETP4) is performed, and when“ 5 ”
Is "SW-X input monitoring process" (PSETP5)
You. Next, each processing corresponding to the above “step” number
Will be described with reference to FIGS. 65 to 70. "Step
When the "step" number is "0", the "set probability reading" shown in FIG.
Subroutine of "PSETP0" is started
You. When this subroutine is started, first, step P
“EEPROM read processing” described later (FIG. 71) in S02
(ROMR) is performed and read in the next step PS04
The stored data is stored in the RAM, and thereafter,
The “EEPROM reading process” is performed again. Next step
In PS08, whether the read data is normal
Is determined, and the determination result is “Yes” (normal).
Sometimes, the process of the “PSETP5” process (FIG. 70) described later is executed.
Lighting process of 7-segment LED of Tep PS82 was executed
Thereafter, the PSET process ends. On the other hand, the result of the decision made in step PS08 is
If “No”, the step number is set in step PS10
Is set, and in the next step PS12,
Turning the probability mode setting switch 680 shown in FIG.
Movement (counterclockwise direction in the figure), that is, SW-X
Is turned on. The result of this determination is “N
o ”, a“ PSETP2 ”process described later (FIG. 6)
7) The process proceeds to step PS42 to perform the subsequent processing.
On the other hand, when “Yes”, at step PS14
The setting flag is set to “1”, and the
Immediately, the step number is set in step PS18.
Is changed to “1”, then “PSETP4” processing described later
In step PS72 of FIG.
Stored in RAM, then turned on 7-segment LED
Later (step PS82 in FIG. 70), the PSET process is performed.
finish. When the "step" number is "1",
The “SW-X off” shown in FIG.
The monitoring process “(PSTEP1) is executed.
When the routine starts, the probability mode is set in step PS20.
It is determined whether the setting switch (SW-X) is on.
When the determination result is “Yes”,
In step PS82 of “PSETP5”, the probability model
The value indicating the mode is displayed (7-segment LED).
Exit the routine (PSET). On the other hand, step PS2
When the result of the determination of “0” is “No”, step SS22
Sets the “step” number to “2”, and then “P”
Step PS72 of the "SETP4" process (FIG. 69), "P
After the step PS82 of the SET5 ”processing is executed,
The PSET process ends. FIG. 67 shows the case where the “step” number is “2”.
"5 seconds end monitoring process" (PSETP2)
5 is a flowchart showing the program of FIG. This sable
When the routine is started, at step PS24, the above-described confirmation is performed.
The rate mode setting switch 680 is turned clockwise in FIG.
Or not, that is, the rise of the input signal of SW-Y.
(Edge) is detected. This discrimination
When the result is “Yes”, the probability is determined in step PS26.
The mode ("1" to "3") is updated and the next
The probability mode updated in step PS28 is the upper limit (for example,
It is determined whether or not “3”) or more. This size
Step PS3 as long as the other result is “No”
Proceeding to step PS3 when "Yes" is reached
The probability mode updated with 0 is cleared to "1" and the
Proceed to step PS32. In step PS32, the switching information
The setting is performed, and the next step PS34 sets the 5-second timer.
Is determined, and then the determination in step PS40 is performed.
You. On the other hand, the result of the decision made at step PS24 is
If “No”, then at step PS36, the SW-Y is
Whether the bell is on level or not (probability mode setting switch
680 is turned to the right). This
If the determination result is "No", the
The update of the image is performed, and thereafter, the flow proceeds to Step PS40.
No. Also, the determination result of step PS36 is "Yes".
In step, after step PS34 is executed,
Proceed to Step PS40. As a result, the timer is set to SW
-Count 5msec after Y level is turned off
Swell. In step PS40, the above setting or updating
It is determined whether the set timer has finished counting.
You. When the result of this determination is “No”, “PS”
Step PS82 of the ETP5 ″ process (FIG. 70) is executed.
Then, the PSET process ends. On the other hand, the result of the decision made at step PS40 is
If “Yes”, the processing after step SPS42
Is performed. First, in step PS42, the probability setting mode
Is required to be switched (turn off at step PS32).
Replacement information is set), and the determination result is
If “No”, “Step”
Number is changed to "5", and then "PSET"
Step PS72 of the "P4" process (FIG. 69) and "PSE"
Step PS82 of the TP5 ″ process (FIG. 70) is executed.
After that, the PSET process ends. On the other hand,
If the determination result of step PS42 is "Yes", step
Clear the above switching information at PS46, at step PS48
Setting of EEPROM write standby information is performed sequentially
Then, in step PS50, an EEPROM
The writing process (FIG. 72) is executed, and the next step PS52
The "step" number is changed to "3" and "P"
Step PS72 of "SETP4" processing and "PSETP"
After the step PS82 of the 5 ″ processing is executed, the PS
The ET processing ends. FIG. 68 shows the case where the “step” number is “3”.
In the setting data writing process executed when
is there. When this program is started, step PS5
In step 4, the EEPROM write information is set.
EEPROM write processing described later in FIG.
Is performed, and thereafter, at step PS58, "step"
The number is changed to “4” and the process of “PSETP4” processing
Step PS72 and Step P of “PSETP5” processing
After S82 is performed, the PSET process ends. FIG. 69 shows the case where the “step” number is “4”.
Is executed by the above-mentioned “PSET” process (FIG. 64).
"Write data confirmation processing" (PSETP4)
It is a flowchart which shows a routine. When this process starts
First, in step PS60, the following (FIG. 71)
"EEPROM data read processing" (ROMR) is performed
In the next step PS62, whether the data is normal
It is determined whether or not it is. When the result of this determination is “Yes”
Is the write protection information of the EEPROM in step PS66.
After the settings are made, “EEPROM write processing” described later
(EEPOUT) is performed, and in the next step PS70
The “step” number is changed to “5”. Next steps
The PS 72 stores the “step” number in the RAM.
Then, in step PS82 of the “PSETP5” process,
Is executed, and the PSET process ends. Meanwhile, before
When step PS62 is "No", step P
In step S64, the “step” number is changed to “3”, and the step
After the execution of step PS72, the “PSETP5” processing
Step PS82 is executed to execute the PSETP process.
finish. FIG. 70 shows the case where the “step” number is “5”.
The “SW-X input monitor” executed in the “PSET” process
Flow chart showing the program of “Visual processing” (PSETP5)
It is a chart. When this process is started, “PSETP
Setting set to “1” in step PS14 of “0” processing
The value of the flag is cleared to "0" (step PS7)
4) In the next step PS76, is SW-X on?
No (probability mode setting switch 680 is turned to the left in FIG. 12)
Has been rotated). The result of this determination is “Ye
s ", the probability mode set at this time
7-segment LE in step PS78 to display the value of
D lighting information is set, and then based on the setting information.
7-segment LED lighting process is performed and probability mode
Is displayed on the probability mode display unit 682 (FIG. 12).
After that, the PSET process ends. On the other hand,
When the step PS76 is "No", in step PS80
The off information of the 7-segment LED is set, and the next step P
Proceeding to S82, a lighting process is performed (at this time, 7-segment
Is not lit), and then the PSETP process ends.
You. FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the “PSETP0 processing” shown in FIG.
"E" executed in the "PSETP4" process of FIG.
Subroutine of "EPROM data read processing" (ROMR)
FIG. This program starts
Then, first, in step PS102, a read command
Is set, and in the next step PS104,
“EROM writing process” (EEPOUT) is performed,
Thereafter, the read bit length is set (step PS10).
6) Reading of data (step PS108), reading
Data is stored in the register (step PS110) in order.
Next, read all data at step PS112
Is determined. The result of this determination is “N
While o ", steps PS108 and PS110
When it is repeatedly executed and the determination result turns to “Yes”
Then, the routine ends. FIG. 72 shows the "PSETP2" shown in FIG.
The processing is executed by the “PSETP3” processing shown in FIG.
Of "EEPROM writing process" (EEPOUT)
It is a gram flowchart. When this program starts
Then, in step PS120, the EEPROM
In standby state, write in next step PS122
It is determined whether or not is possible. And this
Turn the judgment result of Tep PS122 to “Yes”
After waiting, the processing after step PS124 is executed.
In step PS124, the bit length of the write data is set
Then, the start bit is set (step PS12).
6), the writing process (step PS128) is executed
Thereafter, it is determined in step PS130 whether or not the writing has been completed.
Is done. If this determination result is "No", the step
Returning to PS128, the writing process is performed, and the discrimination result is
This routine ends when the state changes to “Yes”. Next, “PRG” of “Phase 1” in FIG.
This is executed in step S132 of the "TOP" process (FIG. 30).
"SW input processing" (SWRSUB) shown in FIG.
This will be described according to the flowchart of FIG. This program
When started, it is provided on the game board 3 in step SS240.
The physical state of the various winning detectors (winning switches)
Is performed, and then active in step SS242.
Logic is converted to positive logic.
Removal processing of chattering appearing in the waveform of these input signals,
In step SS246, the calculation of the current logical state is sequentially performed.
Then, the current state is stored in the RAM (step
SS248), the active state
Mori is stored, and then to step SS252
A predetermined time provided to advance and eliminate chattering
It is determined whether the (chattering time) has elapsed.
If the chattering time has not yet expired,
The input signal during
Then, this routine ends. On the other hand, when chattering
When the time period is over (step SS252 is “Ye
s ") The chattering timer is cleared in step SS254.
The active status is changed in step SS256.
Is stored, and in step SS258, the
Is cleared, and then this routine ends.
You. Next, “RND000” of “Phase 1”
Special symbols performed in step S140 of the process (FIG. 31)
Update decision judgment processing (JUDG11) and "Phase
3 ”(BLOCK 2) processing (STEP 10 to STEP
1D) and so on in the symbol determination process (JUDG10)
The description will be made according to the flowchart in FIG. “F
The process is the special symbol update decision determination processing in the phase 1 "
(JUDG11), displayed in step SS260
The symbol creation area is set in the RAM, and then the step S
The process proceeds to S264 and subsequent steps. Meanwhile, in “Phase 3”
When the processing reaches the above-mentioned symbol determination processing (JUDG10),
In step SS262, the symbol area of the display control area is RA
M is set, and then the process proceeds to step SS264. At step SS264, the symbol data is taken out.
After that, this symbol data is the reach symbol.
Or not (for example, whether the left symbol matches the middle symbol)
Is determined. When the determination result is “No”, the step
Skipping steps SS268-SS276,
This routine ends. On the other hand, in step SS266,
When another result is “Yes”, in step SS268
The reach flag is set to “1”, and step SS270
In addition, the pattern is lucky number (reach pattern is "1",
"3", "5", "7", "9")
Is determined. When the result of this determination is “No”
Proceeds to the determination of step SS274 as it is,
If the result is "Yes", the lucky number
"Lucky number flag" is set to "1" to remember
Then, the process proceeds to step SS274. Step S27
4, the symbol data extracted in step SS264
Whether the symbol is a “big hit symbol” (the three symbols match
Is determined), and when the determination result is “No”,
This routine ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result is “Y
"es", the "big hit"
Flag is set to "1" (step SS27).
6) Then, this routine ends. FIG. 75 shows the “Phase 2” processing (FIG. 33).
"Power fail monitoring process" (FALSU
It is a program flowchart of B). This routine
When started, the failure monitoring cow is started in step SS278.
Is updated, and updated in the next step SS280.
It is determined whether or not the counted value exceeds the upper limit.
While the result of this determination is “No”, step SS2
The process skips 82 and proceeds to step SS284. on the other hand,
When the determination result turns to "Yes", step SS282 is executed.
To clear the counter (count value = "0"),
Thereafter, the flow advances to step SS284. Step SS284
In, it is determined whether or not the fail signal is on. This
If the determination result is “Yes”, the fail flag is set.
Set (step SS286), and turn off the lamp (step S286).
After step S288) is performed, in step SS300, the RAM
Is set to the access prohibited state,
You. The result of the determination in step SS284 is
If “No”, fail in step SS290
It is determined whether the lag is already on. this
When the result of the determination is “No”, this routine is immediately terminated.
Complete. On the other hand, if the determination result is “Yes”, the step
In step SS292, whether the value of the counter is "0"
(Whether or not it has been cleared) is determined.
When the result is “No”, the above-mentioned step SS300 is executed.
After that, an interrupt waiting state is set. Also, this step
Step SS292 when the determination result is "Yes".
In step SS294, the contents stored in the RAM are checked.
In the next step SS296, is the check result abnormal?
It is determined whether or not it is. This check result is abnormal (determination result
Is “Yes”), the subsequent step SS298 is performed.
Skip, while the check result is normal (the discrimination result is
(“No”), the “fail flag” is cleared to “0”.
After being cleared (step SS298), the
Step S300 is executed, and thereafter, an interrupt waiting state is set. FIG. 76 is performed in “Phase 3”
"STEP11" processing of "BLOCK2" processing (FIG. 4)
"Stop symbol capture process" executed in 6) (FETCH)
FIG. This routine
Is started, the determination table is set in step FE02.
Is set, and “high probability” is set in the next step EF04
It is determined whether or not it has been performed. The result of this determination is “Ye
In the case of s ", the number of judgments at high probability is taken out
(Step FE06) If “No”, at the normal probability
Is taken out (step SFE08).
Then, in step FE10, the area setting of the big hit symbol is performed.
Will be At the next step FE12, the big hit determination value
It is determined whether or not the upper byte of “0” is “0”.
When another result is "No", steps FE14 to FE1
The process skips step 8 and proceeds to step FE20 described below. one
On the other hand, if the determination result is “Yes”, step F
At E14, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination value is a jackpot value.
When the result of this determination is “Yes”,
The process skips to step FE22, and the result of this determination is "N
o ”, the table address is determined in step FE16.
Is updated, and then it is determined whether to end the search
Is performed (step FE18). The result of this determination is “No”
In the case of, the processing from step FE14 is performed again, and
If the other result is "Yes", it is lost in step FE20.
The setting of the symbol area is performed, and thereafter, step FE22
The stored contents of the set area are set as stop symbols.
Then, in step FE24, the random number
The memory is cleared, and then this routine is terminated.
It has become. Next, discharge of the ball set on the back mechanism panel 800
The above-described drain provided to control the operation of the device 300.
Regarding the ball discharge control by the output control device 700, FIGS.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This sphere
Emission control is performed in the main process (Fig.
77), the first interrupt processing every 1 msec (FIG. 78),
The second interrupt processing is executed every 1.3 msec (FIG. 79).
You. In addition, the CPU of the ball discharging device 700 that performs these processes
Consists of a 4-bit microcomputer. First, the background processing is repeatedly executed.
The main processing of the ball discharge control to be executed is shown in FIG.
A description will be given according to Ralph Flow. When this program starts
Then, in step 02, various types used for the emission control
Initialization of flags, output of each port, etc. (INIT1) is performed.
In the next step 04, the "BRDY signal" is
(E.g., 2.5 seconds)
Is done. This "BRDY signal" is normally in the initial state.
In this case, the condition of standing for a certain period of time shorter than the
Is held. And the rise time is a predetermined time
In the case of (≧ 2.5sec), the program contents are output.
Is determined to be a force request, and the program proceeds to step 06 to execute the program.
The contents are output to the loader. On the other hand, the "BRDY signal"
If it falls within the specified time, it is judged to be normal
And proceed to step 08, where the line test (CTEST)
Performed, and in the next step 10, various flags and illegal monitoring
Is performed, and then the process proceeds to the main loop. This main loop is initialized as described above.
And then a reset return error occurs.
Unless this occurs, the loop is repeated. This main
In the loop, illegal processing (step 12) is performed first,
BB error processing to monitor data exchange with rental machine
Step 14) is performed. In the following step 16, “ball transfer
It is determined whether or not a `` no operation error '' has occurred.
If a reset has occurred, a reset wait state is set.
On the other hand, if no error has occurred,
Whether the discharge 1 and 2 sensors are both in the ball state
Is determined. If the result of this determination is “Yes”,
At step 20, the memory of “Remaining number payout error” is erased and
Proceed to step 22, and if “No”, go to step 2
Skip to 0 and proceed to step 22. At step 22, the winning ball processing device 810
It is determined whether there is a winning ball (safe ball) in the
You. If the result of this determination is “No”,
Proceeds to the ball removal processing of the top 26, while, if "Yes",
Is sent from the accessory control device 600 in step 24.
The prize ball number signal is received, and then in step 26
"Ball removal processing" is performed. Upon completion of the above-mentioned ball removing process, step 28 is executed.
Whether the wait timer counted 500 msec
Is determined (whether the weight processing is being performed).
When the wait time has not yet elapsed (the judgment result is
“No”) returns to step 12 described above to
I do. After the above 500 msec has passed, the result of the above determination is
If it turns to "Yes", in step 30, ball lending possible conditions
It is determined whether or not is established. The result of this determination is
If “Yes”, the ball lending process is performed in step 32
After this, the loop is terminated and the process returns to step 12 described above.
The process is repeated. On the other hand, the determination result of step 30
If the result is "No" (ball lending condition is not satisfied), step
At 34, it is determined whether or not the prize ball condition is satisfied.
If the result of this determination is “Yes”, then step 3
The award ball processing of No. 6 is performed, and thereafter, the present loop ends.
If the determination result of step 34 is “No”,
Exit this loop and return to step 12
The main loop is repeated. FIG. 78 shows that the main routine is repeatedly executed.
The first interrupt that occurs every 1 msec while executing
It is a general flowchart of only processing. Per 1msec
Signal is issued and this program starts,
“Watch dock” is dropped at step 40 (to “0”)
Settings), and then update the status of each port (step 4
2), errors related to overflow, BB connection status, etc.
Monitoring (step 48), prize ball signal processing, ball lending signal processing
(Step 46) Update 1 msec timer (Step 48)
Are sequentially performed, and the 0.5 second timer is turned on in step 50.
Is determined (during counting). This decision
If the result is "Yes", the timer is updated in step 52.
New is performed, and if “No”, the step 52 is skipped.
And the process proceeds to step 54 and subsequent steps. In steps 54 to 64 and step 74
Means that the current interrupt processing is 2 msec cycle, 4 msec cycle, 8
It is determined whether the cycle is the msec cycle or the 16 msec cycle.
It is. Incidentally, this interrupt processing is performed for 1 ms as described above.
It is performed every ec, therefore, every 1 msec, 2 msec cycle,
4 msec cycle, 2 msec cycle, 8 msec cycle, 2 msec cycle, 4
msec cycle, 2 msec cycle, 16 msec cycle, 2 msec cycle ...
The cycle is set in the order of
The process is performed for each period. First, at step 54, the current time is a 2 msec cycle.
Is determined (the determination result is “Yes”).
Proceeding to step 56, the 2 msec timer is updated,
Thereafter, the present interrupt processing ends. Step 54 above
Is "No", the next step 58
Then, it is determined whether or not this time is a process in a cycle of 4 msec.
You. If the result of this determination is “Yes”, then step 6
At 0, the 4 msec timer is updated, and then this interrupt
The process ends. If the result of the determination in step 58 is "N
In the case of "o", in step 62, the current time is 8 msec.
It is determined whether or not the processing is performed in a cycle. This judgment result
Is “Yes”, the processing after step 64 is executed.
Is performed. First, at step 64, an interrupt every 8 msec
Authorization is performed, and in the next step 66, the ball is removed, odd, over
-Check flow, stop firing, check connection status, check status
In the next step 68, the odd, overflow
Each error processing of low, firing stop, and BB connection is performed.
In the following step 70, a firing stop process is performed, and the next step is executed.
At step 72, the 8 msec timer is updated, and thereafter,
The interrupt processing ends. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step 62 is "N
In the case of "o", in step 74, the current time is 16 ms.
It is determined whether the process is in the ec cycle, and the result of this determination
Is "No", this interrupt processing ends
On the other hand, if "Yes", 1 is set in step S76.
After the 6 msec timer is updated, this interrupt
finish. FIG. 79 shows that during the execution of the main routine,
31.3 General processing of the second interrupt processing performed every elapse of msec
FIG. 31.3msec interrupt signal
When issued and the program is started, step 1
02, a “watch dock” is set up (set to “1”).
Set), then interrupt permission (step 104), RAM
Regular inspection (step 106), error status determination (step
108) are sequentially performed. At the next step 110, an error occurs.
Is determined, and if the determination result is “No”
Proceeds to step 112 to the back of the ball discharge control device 700.
"Dp" display on the error display 790 provided on the screen
The part 792 is turned off and the completion lamp provided on the game board
After L10 is turned off (step 114), the current
It is determined whether or not it is the indicated timing. This judgment result
When "Yes" is displayed, display without error should be performed.
Is set to "0" code, and then to step 142
On the other hand, if "No", the clear code is set.
Then, the process proceeds to step 142. In step 142
L of the 7-segment display unit 791 according to the set code
The ED display process is performed, and then the main interrupt process ends. When the result of the determination in step 110 is "Y"
If "es" (with error), the process is completed in step 122
It is determined whether or not the game state in which the lamp L1 blinks.
It is. When the determination result is “Yes” (the blinking control
Middle), it is determined in step 126 whether or not the bit is a lighting bit
In the case of the lighting bit, the completion
When the lamp is turned on and the bit is not the lighting bit, the step 1
The process skips 28 and proceeds to step 130, respectively. this
As a result, the blinking control of the completion lamp is performed. The step
If the determination result of step 122 is “No”, step 1
Go to 24 and turn on the completion lamp
It is determined whether or not there is. If the result of this determination is “Yes”
Sometimes, proceed to step 128 to turn on the completion lamp
Then, the process proceeds to step 130. If “No”, the process proceeds to step 130.
Skip to step 128 and proceed to step 130. Stay
In step 130, the error indicator “Dp” 792
It is determined whether or not the display is to be performed.
When the result is “No”, the process proceeds to step 132 and
Dp is turned off, and if "Yes", step 13 is executed.
In step 136, the lighting of Dp is performed.
Proceed to. In step 136, a duplicate error occurs.
Is determined, and when the determination result is “No”,
Goes to the step 142 as it is, and the 7-segment L
After the ED display processing has been performed, this interrupt processing ends. one
On the other hand, when the determination result of step 136 is "Yes"
Determines whether the current time is the display timing.
Display code is cleared when the determination result is "No"
(Step 140), the LED display process (Step 140)
142), while if “Yes”,
The process proceeds to the LED display process (step 142),
Thereafter, this interrupt processing ends. Next, the general program of the main program described above is used.
Details flow chart (Fig. 77)
Will be described with reference to FIGS. 80 to 192. This
80 to 82 show the main program (FIG. 77)
Details of the initialization process performed in step 02 of FIG.
It is a chart. Processing shifts to this program
Then, in step B02, the flag "mbl" is set to "0",
“Bank” is set to “0” and the margin cycle is 1μ
sec (step B04), and then each RAM
The port is initialized (step B06). Next
In step B08, the output of port 4 ("PMGB")
"0000100000b" is set, and Step B10
Input / output is set for each bit of port 36 (“PMG
A "is set to" 11100110b "), Step B
12, the outputs of ports 2, 4, 5, and 7 are set ("PM
GB ”is set to“ 10110100b ”), step
At B14, port 8 is set to input ("PMGC"
Set to “0000b”), “pull
No resistance is set ("POGA" is changed to "0000"
  0000b "), and proceeds to step B18 and thereafter.
Initializes the RAM. That is, in step B18, "OEFH"
When the value is the resist “A”, “X”, “L”,
“H” among “H”, “G”, “D”, “C”, and “B”
"L" is set to "A", and "0" is set to "A".
At (20), “0” is set to (HL) and the next step
In B22, "L-1" is set as the value of "L". In step B24, the value of "L" is
It is determined whether or not “OFH” is set, and “OFH” is determined.
If not, the process returns to step B20 and the process is repeated.
You. On the other hand, when “L” is “OFH”,
In step B26, the value of "H" is replaced with "H-1".
In step B28, the value of "H" becomes "OFH".
It is determined whether or not there is. As a result of this determination, "OFH"
If not, the process returns to step B26.
When it is determined that the value is “OFH”, the process proceeds to step B30.
When "5" is set in the RAM monitoring area 1
Is set in the RAM monitoring area 2 and the next step
"0000b" is set to port 2 in step B32.
"1001b 00000000b" on ports 4 and 5
Is set, and “00000000b” is set in ports 6 and 7.
This is set, and then the flow proceeds to step B34 in FIG. In step B34 of FIG. 81, the timer cycle is
It is set to 11.7 msec.
“Xa” is set to “−256” and the register “HL” is set to “−21”.
3 ”, and the timer interrupt is permitted in step B38.
Then, in step B40, the presence or absence of an interrupt is determined.
You. As long as the result of this determination is “none”,
(Step B40) is repeated, and turns to “Yes”
After that, the process proceeds to Step B42. Step B42 will be described later (FIG. 86).
“Watch dock processing (S-WDGT)” is performed, and
Of the port to which the "BRDY signal" is input in step B42
It is determined whether or not the signal is at "high level". This size
If another result is "low level", the step B5
6 and thereafter, and when it is at “high level”,
The process proceeds to step B46 and subsequent steps. Step B4
In 6, the value of the register “L” is replaced with “L + 1”,
It is determined whether or not the converted value of “L” has become “0”.
(Step B48). If the result of this determination is not "0"
If so, the process proceeds to step B56 and subsequent steps. one
On the other hand, in the case of "0", "H" is set in the next step B50.
The process of replacing with “H + 1” is performed, and the replaced “H”
Is determined to be “0” (step B).
52). If the result of this determination is not “0”, the step
The process proceeds to step B56 and subsequent steps.
In the next step B54, "protect output" is set to "0".
Is set, the completion lamp is lit (ON), and the error indicator
"1" is displayed on the 7-segment display section 791 of "
Lighting (ON) of the p ″ display portion 792 is performed, and the initial
The conversion process ends. On the other hand, in the processing after step B56,
First, the value of the register “A” is replaced with “A + 1”.
(Step B56) In the next step B58,
It is determined whether or not the value of the replaced register “A” has become “0”.
Is determined. If it is not "0" by this determination
Returns to step B40 to determine whether there is an interrupt.
Is repeatedly performed. On the other hand, if it is “0”, the next step
In step B60, the value of the register "X" is replaced with "X + 1"
Is performed, and the value of the replaced “X” becomes “0”.
It is determined whether or not it has become (step B62). This size
If another result is not "0", the step
Returning to step B40, the process is repeated. On the other hand, "0"
If it is determined that the "protection" is set in the next step B64.
82 is set to "0", and step B6 in FIG.
The process proceeds to the processes after 6. In step B66, the data is used for the second interrupt processing.
Of the basic interval timer is 31.3
msec, and the timer event
The counter cycle is set to 1.007 μsec.
In step B70, the "RDY signal" is turned off and the step
At B72, a timer interrupt is permitted. In step B74
Is "BRRQ, BRDY monitoring process" (chkts0)
The BRQ signal and the BRDY signal are output in step B76.
It is determined whether or not any of the “number” is “present”.
If the determination result is "Yes", the process proceeds to Step B78.
The “BRQ, BRDY monitoring process” is performed again.
After that, either of the “BRQ signal and BRDY signal” becomes “Yes” again.
It is determined whether or not “Yes”.
”, The reset wait state (wai
(trs), the program ends. In addition,
"None" is determined by one of the steps B76 and B80.
If it is determined that the
To exit this program. FIG. 83 is a flowchart of the initialization processing (init1).
"BRQ, BRDY" executed in steps B74 and B78
Flow showing program of "monitoring process" (chkts0)
It is a chart. Once this program has started,
In step B82, it is determined whether 1 msec has elapsed.
Waiting for another result to turn to “Yes”, and step B8
Then, the BRQ input port of the CPU goes to "high level".
It is determined in the next step B86 whether the BRDY input port
It is determined whether the port is at the “high level”. this
When the determination results are both “No” (both low level)
Determines that it is normal and exits this program
I do. On the other hand, one of the steps B84 and B86
Is "Yes" (either is high level)
Determines that an error has occurred (error has occurred)
Exit the gram. FIG. 84 shows the above initialization processing (init1).
Are both "Yes" in Steps B76 and B80
When the “reset wait” (waitrs)
It is a program flowchart. This process is called “reset
First, in step B88, “mb
e ”is set to“ 0 ”and“ sp ”is set to“ 0 ”.
You. In the next step B90, "solenoid off processing"
(Soloff) is executed, and thereafter, step B9
2, "Watch dock processing" (S-WDGT) is repeated
And executed. This program will be described later (FIG. 94).
Shifted from “Illegal emission determination process” (chkunf)
(If the reset is "dead")
If so, the process proceeds directly to step B92. FIG. 85 shows the "reset waiting state" (w
aitrs) Step B90, line test processing described later
(Ejection) solenoid executed in (FIGS. 90 and 91)
In the flowchart showing the "off process" (soloff)
is there. When this program starts, first,
In B102, “interrupt permission processing” (ien) described later (FIG. 88)
abl), and then again in step B104
(FIG. 131) Safe solenoid OFF wait processing
(Wtsafe) is performed, and in step B106,
Discharge solenoid off processing (soloff) was performed
Thereafter, in step B108, before the execution of this processing,
It is determined whether or not the solenoid is "on".
As a result of this determination, the emission 1 and 2 solenoids
If it is determined that the
The "3 seconds wait process" (wai3s) shown in FIG.
Then, in the next step B112, the "E"
After that, the program is terminated.
On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the step B108, the discharge solenoid
When it is determined that the
Skips step B110 and skips step B11.
After performing step 2, the program ends. FIG. 86 shows the above-mentioned "initial processing" (ini)
t1) Step B42 (FIG. 81) or the “reset”
Step B92 of “Waiting” (FIG. 84)
"Watchdog (S-WDGT)" process executed by
5 is a program flowchart of FIG. This program
When it is started, first, in step B114, "CY" is set.
The value stored in “MBE” is set, then
The value of “MBE” is reset to “0” (step B
116). In the next step B118, the watch dog
Is set to “1”, and “xa” is set in step B120.
After the value is saved, “RAM check processing”
(Chkram) is performed. In the next step B124
Replaces the value of "MBE" with the value stored in "CY"
At step B126, "8" is set in register "A".
The value of the register “A” is set to “A” in step B128.
-1 ", and in the next step B130
It is determined whether the value of “A” is “OFH”.
Will be If the result of this determination is not "OFH",
If so, the process returns to step B128 to continue
"A" is replaced with "A-1". The above steps
As a result of execution of B128, the value of the register “A” is changed to “OF”.
"H", the "xa" value is restored in step B132.
After that, the watchdog port
Is set to “0” (low level),
Exit the gram. FIG. 87 shows the "watch dog process" (S
−SDGT) step B122, “31.3 msec interrupt
"RAM check processing" executed in "processing" (FIG. 190) and the like.
It is a program flow chart of "chkram".
You. When this program is started, first, step B
At 136, it is determined whether the value of “monitoring RAM0” is “5” or not.
It is determined, and then, in step B138, "monitoring RAM1"
Is determined whether or not the value of is “10”. Of this discrimination
As a result, the value of the monitoring RAM0 is “5” and the value of the RAM1 is
If the value is "10", exit this program
In other cases, a line test process described later (FIG. 8)
Go to 9). FIG. 88 is a flow chart showing the “solenoid off process” described above.
Step B102 of the “soroff” process (FIG. 8)
5) and “line test” (FIG. 89) and “3
"1.3msec interrupt processing" (Fig. 190)
Authorization process (ieenabl) "
It is. When this processing is started, first, step B
At 140, interrupts are temporarily prohibited, and thereafter, "IST
"0" is set to "0" (step B142), and thereafter
An interrupt is permitted (step B144), and the program
The program ends. By performing this interrupt permission process,
Make sure that "IST0" is set regardless of the presence or absence of other interrupt processing.
It can be set to “0”. FIG. 89 shows the main program (FIG. 77).
“Line test processing” (CTE) executed in step 08
Detail flow from ST) to main loop
It is a chart. When this program starts, first
In step C02, the transmission flag "sndbsy" is received.
Medium flag “rcvbsy”, serial output “comou
t ”is set to“ 0 ”and a flag indicating a clock abnormality is set.
“CLKERR” is set to “1”. Next steps
In C04, according to the flowchart of FIG. 85 described above.
"Discharge solenoid off processing" (soloff) is not performed
Followed by a wait processing of 100 msec in step C06.
(Executed according to the flow of FIG. 97 described later).
After that, “mbe” and “sp” are set to “0” in step C08.
Is set in step C10 and the flow chart of FIG.
"Interrupt permission processing" (ienabl)
After that, the flag “CLKERR” is set to “1”.
Is transmitted (step C12), and transmits “COMMTST”.
"Command transmission processing" (sendin) for
This is performed according to the flowchart of FIG.
C14). In the next step C16, a "reception error"
When it is determined whether or not a reception error has occurred,
, The processing is performed again from step C08. on the other hand,
If there is no "reception error", "C"
It is determined whether or not “OMTST” has been received.
If not, the process returns to step C08 and the process is repeated.
It is. In step C18, "COMMTST" is received.
If the communication is confirmed, the process proceeds to step C20 and the clock
The value of the flag “CLKERR” indicating abnormality is set to “0”.
100msec in the same procedure as in step C06.
A write process is performed (step C22). Next steps
In C24, it is emitted from the gaming machine to the ball lending control device 1200.
P ready signals (RDY signal) are set to “1”.
Then, the process proceeds to step C26, at which various control flags, that is,
Ejection 1 sensor rising memory flag “0t1evu”, missing ball
Sensor rising storage flag “rmvevu”, BRDY rising
Up storage flag “brdevu”, BRDY falling storage
Flag “brdevd”, BRQ rising storage flag “b”
rqevu ”, BRQ falling storage flag“ brdev
d ", clock rising storage flag" clkevu ", and
And clock falling memory flag “clkevd” are all
It is reset to “0”, and thereafter,
According to the flowchart of FIG.
Processing ”(setubq) is performed, and the processing moves to the main loop.
Run. FIGS. 90 and 91 show the general program.
FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing a main routine of FIG. 77.
You. The processing is performed by this program (steps 12 to 3 in FIG. 77).
When the process proceeds to 6), first, in step C30, the process proceeds to FIG.
The “illegal discharge monitoring process” (chkunf) shown in FIG.
A clock error has occurred in the next step C32.
(The next edge has not occurred within 8 msec)
Is determined. If the result of this determination is “Yes”, the previous
Returning to the above-described line test processing “ctest” processing,
When the result is "No", the discharge 1,
It is determined whether the two solenoids are energized. This discrimination
As a result, when it is determined that there is no electricity,
84 according to the "waitrs" processing program.
When it is determined that power is supplied.
Is "ball lending error processing" in step C36 (chkeb
r) is performed according to the flow of FIG. 95 described later. In the next step C38, it is determined whether or not the ball has moved.
Error detection is performed based on the
Is judged to be a lag, and the above-mentioned “waitrs” (FIG. 84)
And wait until the reset takes place, while
If not, it is determined that it is normal, and step C4
Go to 0. In step C40, the two discharge passages are provided.
It is determined whether or not there is a ball in the discharged discharge 1 and 2 sensors,
When there is no ball, the process proceeds to step C44 and the ball is present.
In this case, the flag "ZNSOUT" is set to "0".
Is performed (reset), and then the process proceeds to step C44. Stay
In the top C44, the safe sensor 816 detects the winning ball (winning ball).
(Ball) is detected. This judgment result
Is "Yes" in step C46 in FIG.
“Reception processing of the number of award balls” (chk
sat) is performed, and then, in step C48, the ball is removed.
(Remove) is performed, and the flow proceeds to the determination in step C50.
No. On the other hand, if the determination result of step C44 is “No”,
Sometimes, step C46 is skipped and step C46 is executed.
Step C48 "ball removal process" is performed.
Go to 50. In step C50, the 500 msec way
It is determined whether or not the port processing has been completed.
As long as it is "o", the above steps C30 to C4
8 is repeatedly executed and waits for 500 msec to elapse
Then, the process proceeds to step C52 in FIG. At step C52, the ball lending condition is satisfied.
Is determined. If the result of this determination is "Yes"
In step C54, “ball leasing discharge processing” (brqou
After t) is performed, the process returns to step C30 of the main loop.
Is repeated. On the other hand,
If “No”, the “prize ball condition” is set in step C56.
It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied, and the result of this determination is “Ye
s ", the prize ball discharging process (sfo
ut) is performed, and then step C3 of the main loop is performed.
Returning to 0, the processing is repeated. FIG. 92 shows the main routine (FIGS. 90 and 9).
Discrimination of ball lending conditions performed in step C52 of 1) (is
5 is a program flowchart showing the procedure of (brqo).
You. The determination in step C52 is performed as follows.
You. First, in step C110, the state of the BRQ signal is
It is determined whether it is "3". BRQ State
If it is not "3", the ball lending condition is not satisfied and this program
Exit the program. If the BRQ status is "3",
Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time T1 (see FIG. 27) has elapsed.
It is separated (step C112). T1 has still passed
If there is no (the determination result is “No”), the ball lending condition is not satisfied
And terminates the program, while T1 has elapsed.
(In the case of “Yes”), “B” in step C114
Whether or not the “RDY signal” is “on” is determined in step C1.
At 16, it is determined whether the "BRQ signal" is "ON" or not.
It is. If any one of these signals is "off",
The program is terminated as ball lending conditions are not satisfied.
If all the determination results are “ON”, further steps are taken.
In step C118, whether the odd sensor 315 is "ON" or not
(Is there a game ball in the decompression path 311 shown in FIG. 18)?
Separated. As a result of this determination, an odd state occurs (off).
If it is determined that the ball lending conditions are not satisfied,
Quit the program. On the other hand, the odd state has not occurred.
If (on), discharge C1 in step C120.
It is determined whether there is a ball in both sensors
You. When the result of this determination is “No”, the ball lending condition is not satisfied.
To end this program, while “Yes”
That is, all the conditions of steps C110 to C120 are satisfied.
This program will be considered
finish. FIG. 93 shows the steps of the main routine.
Procedure for determining the prize ball condition performed in step C56 (FIG. 91)
9 is a program flowchart showing (issue).
You. When this program is started, first, Step C
122 to the input signal from the overflow sensor 360
Based on whether an overflow condition has occurred.
Separated. As a result of this judgment, overflow
Is determined to be present (Yes), the prize ball condition is not satisfied
To end this program. On the other hand,
If “No”, the prize ball data for this prize ball discharge
It is determined whether the data signal has already been received. As a result of this determination, a prize ball data signal is still received.
If it is determined that they do not trust, the prize ball condition is not satisfied
And terminate this program as it is. The conclusion of the above determination
As a result, when it is determined that the prize ball data signal has been received,
Proceeding to step C126, the conditions for discharging other prize balls
(For example, no odd state has occurred)
Is determined. When this condition is not satisfied (N
o) In this program, it is determined that the prize ball condition is not satisfied.
When the condition of step C126 is satisfied (Y
es), further in step C128, the winning ball processing device 8
10 (FIG. 13) is a safe sensor whether there is a winning ball or not.
816 is determined based on the signal. The conclusion of this determination
As a result, when there is no winning ball in the winning ball processing device 810
(No), the prize ball condition is not satisfied, and the “number of received prize balls” is
It is set to "0" and the program ends. On the other hand
The conditions of steps C122 to C126 are all satisfied, and
First, there is a winning ball for which the corresponding prize ball has not been discharged yet.
In some cases, this program is terminated
Complete. Next, the main routine executed in FIG. 90 and FIG.
Each subroutine, that is, "Illegal
Emission management process "(chkunf), Step C36
“Ball lending error processing” (chkebr), step C46
Of “Reception processing of prize ball data signal” (chdsaf)
"Remove Ball" (remove) in Step C48, Step
C54 "ball leasing process" (brqout), step
Subroutine of "Football Ejection Processing" (sfout) of C58
Will be described. FIG. 94 is executed in the aforementioned step C30.
"Unauthorized emission monitoring process" (chkunf)
It is a ram flowchart. This program is started
Then, in steps C132 and C134, the discharge 1 sensor
It is determined whether or not the output of the discharge side and discharge 2 sensor side is normal.
It is. One of these two determinations is “abnormal”
Is determined, in step C136, the ball extraction solenoid
Energized (ON) and flag to store illegal discharge
“UNFAIR” is set to “1” and the step of FIG.
The process skips to step B92 and waits for reset. one
On the other hand, as a result of the above two determinations, both are determined to be “normal”.
Program, exit this program and exit
Return to routine. FIGS. 95 and 96 show the steps of the main routine.
"Ball lending ball error processing" executed in step C36 (FIG. 90)
Flow chart showing a subroutine of "" (chkebr)
It is. When this routine starts, first,
The flag "T3BRQO" is "ON" in step C202.
Is determined. This “T3BRQO” is shown in FIG.
When the "BRQ signal" is on within the time T3 shown in
Set to “1”. Therefore, the result of this determination is “OFF”
Is skipped to FIG.
On the other hand, as a result of the determination, it is turned on.
Sometimes, in steps C204 to C210,
Whether “T0BRQE” is “off” (T0BRQ
Is abnormal), whether “T2BRQF” is “off” or not
(T2BRQ is fast), “T2BRQN” is “off”
Whether there is (T2BRQ is not present), “T4BRQE” is
It is sequentially determined whether or not “off” (no T4BRQ)
Is done. And, if all these determination results are “off”
When this routine ends, the routine ends.
If the result of the determination is "ON", the steps after step C212
Is performed. First, in steps C212 to C238,
“P unit ready signal (PRDY signal)” (and EXS signal
Are turned on / off over time. That is,
In step C212, the “P unit ready signal” is turned “ON”,
In the next step C214, “Waiting for 200 msec” (wai2
00), then the “P-unit ready signal” is turned off (step
C216). In the following step C218, "wait for 2 msec
(Wait2) is performed, and then the “EXS signal”
"Off", and then "wait 198 msec" (wai
198) is performed, and in the following step C224, “P
The "de signal" is turned on again. Then, step C226.
"Wait 100 msec" (wai100) is performed.
Thereafter, the "P unit ready signal" is turned off (step
C228). In the following step C230, “wait for 100 msec
After performing “chi” (wai100), step C232 is performed.
The "P unit ready signal" is turned "on". Next steps
In C234, “wait for 100 msec” (wai100) is executed.
After the "P-unit ready signal" is turned "off" (the
(Step C236) In Step C238, “Wait for 10 msec
("Wai10s"), and then step C2
The process proceeds to the process after 40. In step C240, the "BRDY signal"
Whether it is “1” or “0”, the following step C242
Determines whether "BRQ" is "1" or "0"
Is done. While one of these determinations is “0”,
Means that these discriminations are performed repeatedly,
When the value becomes “1”, the process proceeds to step C244 and “P”
Is turned on, and the next step C246
Is used to determine the above steps C204 to C210.
Values (T0BRQE, T2BRQF, T2BRQN, T4
BRQN) are all reset to “0” and this program
Exit the program. FIG. 97 and FIG. 98 show the above-mentioned “ball rental, ball removal”.
Performed by various programs such as error processing (chkebr)
Weight processing (wai200, wai100, wa
i2) is a program flowchart for executing
is there. Of these, in the program of FIG.
(Wai200), 198 msec (wai198), 10
0 msec (wai100), 35 msec (wait35),
Wait processing of 2 msec (wait2) is performed. Provisional
If you want to perform a wait process of 200 msec,
The gram is executed from step T01, and so on.
198 msec wait processing is performed in step T02, 100 ms
ec wait processing is step T03, 35 msec way
The wait process is step T04 and the wait process of 2 msec is
It is executed from step T05, and each step is 1msec cycle
When the count number (xa) of the timer is "-199", "-
197 "," -99 "," -35 "," -2 "
It is set according to the match. Then, Step T06
Then, the value corresponding to the above is actually used as "1msec period timer".
Is set (s0txxx) and the above is set for each cycle.
Counted up to "1" from the value, and the value was "0"
The timer is judged to have finished counting when
(Step T07). FIG. 98
10sec (wai10s), 3sec
(Wai3s) 1sec (wai1s) wait
In step T08, 5
The setting of the 00 msec timer is performed (swtxxx). So
Then, in step T09, the timer ends counting.
After that, the wait processing is terminated. FIGS. 99 and 100 show the main route described above.
90 (FIGS. 90 and 91).
"Subject of prize ball data signal processing" (chksaf)
It is a flowchart which shows a routine. This routine starts
Then, first, in step C302, the award ball data signal
Is received or not. This judgment result
If “Yes” is set, the following processing should not be performed.
In this case, the routine ends. On the other hand,
If “No”, the input / output ports are set in step C304.
The status of the port is initialized, and step C308
The value of the repetition counter is set to "-3" at the next step.
In step C310, it is determined whether a reception error is occurring.
Done. "No error" by step C310
In step C312, “xa” is displayed as “award ball”.
Is set to the value of "Number request" and "Error"
In step C314, “xa” becomes the value of “retransmission request”.
The command is set in step C316.
A send transmission process ”(sendin) is performed. When this “command transmission processing” is completed,
In step C318, an error has occurred at this point.
It is determined whether or not there is an error.
Proceed to step C340 on the 0 side, and the repetition timer
It is determined whether or not the user is out. And time
If not, check the status of other errors.
In order to search, "wait 100 msec" in step C336
After performing according to the program of step 97, step C3
At 38, it is determined whether a reception error is occurring.
If it is determined that an error has occurred, the process described later will be performed.
Proceed to step C342. If no error is occurring,
Proceeding to step C306 to store the reception error,
The processing after step C310 is performed. Step C34 above
It was determined that the repetition timer timed out due to 0
At this time (the determination result is “Yes”), the process proceeds to step C342.
It is determined whether the time-up has been repeated three times.
If you are separated and have not been repeated three times,
Returning to C310, the processing is continued. And repeated three times
(If the determination result of step C342 is “Ye
s "), returning to the line test (FIG. 84) described above and
It is supposed to do. On the other hand, the result of the determination in step C318
If it is determined that there is no error, step C320
For details, refer to “Received data setting processing” described later (FIG. 103).
(Sbqcnv), and the next step C32
In step 2, error determination is performed again. As a result of this determination,
If "Yes" is determined, the step shown in FIG.
The process proceeds to step C336, and the subsequent processes are executed.
-No "is determined, step C32 in FIG.
4 and “Reception processing” which will also be described later (FIG. 104).
(Recvin), and then an error determination (step
Step C326) is performed. According to the determination in step C326, "error"
If "Yes", the process proceeds to Step C336,
If it is determined that there is no error, go to step C328.
Proceeds again and "received data setting process" (sbqcnv)
Is performed. When this process ends, the error is determined again
(Step C330) is performed and "error exists"
The processing after step C336 is performed. one
On the other hand, in the case of “no error”,
Of the prize ball data signals sent from the object control device 600,
It is determined whether the content is the same between the first time and the second time,
If “No”, the process after step C336
Is performed, and when “Yes”, this data is
It is regarded as prize ball data, and in step C334, the "prize"
The ball count received flag ”is set (turned on) to“ 1 ”and the
Then, the program ends. FIG. 101 shows the reception of the award ball data signal described above.
Step C316 of the process "(chksaf) (or
(Command executed in (line test processing of FIG. 89))
Program flow of "sendin"
It is. When this program is started, step C
At 350, "transmission start processing" (sendcm) is performed.
You. In this “sendcm” process, as shown in FIG.
First, the transmission data is sent to the buffer, then
The value obtained by adding a minus to the number of bits is set in the transmission counter
Is done. Referring back to FIG. 101, such “sendcm” processing
Is completed, in step C352, whether transmission is completed
Is determined, and the result of this determination turns to "Yes".
After waiting, the flow returns to step C324 in FIG.
It has become. FIG. 103 shows the “prize ball data signal reception processing”.
(Chksaf) Executed in step C320 (FIG. 99)
Of "received data setting process" (sbqcnv)
It is a gram flowchart. When this program starts
Then, the data bit is first set to "0" in step C354.
Is determined, and then the stop bit is
Whether it is "1" (step C356), the parity
Is an error (step C358), the number of award balls
It is sequentially determined whether or not it is “0”. And the data
Bit is “1”, stop bit is “0”, parity
Is “normal” and the number of award balls is other than “0”,
At the end of the kip, the “prize ball data signal reception process”
Proceed to step C332. At other times,
The process is skipped to step C336.
You. FIG. 104 shows the "prize ball data signal receiving process".
(Chksaf) in step C324 (FIG. 100).
Of the "reception processing" (recvin)
It is a low chart. When this program starts,
First, in step C362, 1 according to the flow of FIG.
The setting of the 00 msec timer is performed, and the next step C364
Resets start bit flag ("0"), mismatch
After resetting the error flag ("0"),
In step C366, the value obtained by adding a minus
Is set in the communication counter. [0219] In the next step C368, the above step
The timer set in C362 counts 100 msec.
Is determined, and if the determination result is “No”,
Proceed to step C372 to determine whether reception has been completed.
Is determined. While this determination result is “No”,
Steps C368 and C372 are repeatedly performed, and
When reception ends before 0 msec elapses (step C
372 is "Yes"), and in step C374
“Xa” is set in the received data, and then
It is determined whether or not an error has occurred. Of this discrimination
If the result is “mismatch error”, an error occurs
Judging that the program is live, the program ends, and
Data signal reception processing "in step C336 (FIG. 100).
skip. Also, when it is determined that there is no mismatch error
To exit the program and skip the above
The process proceeds to Step C332 of the same process. In addition, receiving
If 100 msec has elapsed before the end (step C36)
8 is “Yes”), “Reception request flag
"Is set to" 0 "(step C370), and
The program ends (timeout). FIG. 105 shows the above-mentioned "recvin" processing.
Of weight processing used in step C362 etc.
Gram. By this program, 100msec (s
0t100), 50 msec (s0t50) wait processing
Is performed. Assuming that a wait process of 100 msec was performed
If not, execute this program from step T11.
If you want to perform 50 ms wait processing,
The program is executed from step T12. These steps
In steps T11 and T12, the 1 msec period timer counts
A tool whose number of times (xa) is "-99" and "-50", respectively
Corresponding to each other. In the next step T14, the timer
The count value timer0 is stored in the register area “H” of the RAM.
L ”, and final timer setting in step T15
(Sxtxxx) is performed (capture for timer timer0).
(“HL” value is set in the count area.)
End the program. Next, in the main routine (FIGS. 90 and 91)
The “ball removal process” (remove) executed in step C48
e) will be described according to the flowchart of FIG.
I do. When this routine starts, in step C402
It is determined whether or not the ball switch is off, and then
In step C404, it is determined whether or not there is a ball removal request.
It is. Either of these two determinations is “Yes” immediately
In addition, if the ball switch is "off" or "ball lending request"
In some cases, the program ends. On the other hand
If both the determinations are “No”, the process proceeds to step C4.
At 06, the ball extraction solenoid 336 (FIG. 21) is turned on, and
After that, in step C408, a 1-second wait process (wai
1s) is performed according to the flow of FIG. 98 described above. In the next step C410, execution of the ball removing process is performed.
Therefore, the monitoring process of whether or not the ball movement has started is started,
In the following step C412, the “ball removal operation” described later (FIG. 106)
The process “(rmv)” is performed.
Then, the monitoring process for the presence / absence of the movement of the sphere started is completed.
(Step C414), and the subsequent step C416
"Ball Solenoid Opening / Closing Process" (rmv
onf) is executed. In the following step C418, remove the ball
When the solenoid 336 is turned “off” in step C420
"Ball removal flag to memorize the completion of ball removal"
It is set to “0” and described later in step C422 (FIG. 11
5) “Unauthorized monitoring start processing (setubq)” is performed
After that, this program ends. FIG. 107 shows the above-described ball removal processing (remove).
e) The “sphere” executed in step C412 (FIG. 106)
In the program flow chart of “Removal operation processing” (rmv)
is there. When this program is started, first, step C
At 424, the flow shown in FIGS.
Then, the discharge 1 and 2 solenoids are turned on, and the step C
At 426, the "ball extraction flag" is turned off, and the next step
In C428, “1 minute timer processing” (s
wt1mn) will be described later in step C430 (FIG. 112).
Of "3sec timer processing" (s4t3s)
After that, the flow proceeds to the processing after step C432. At step C432, the solenoid
It is determined whether or not ball movement has occurred
If there is no ball movement ("Yes"),
In this case, the system is in a wait state (after the above-described one-minute timer setting). This
Is "No" in step C434.
It is determined whether or not one minute has elapsed, and a subsequent step C43
At 6, it is determined whether or not the ball extraction sensor is "ON".
Further, in step C438, the discharge 1 and 2 sensors are spherical.
In step C440, it is determined whether the state is detected.
It is determined whether 3 seconds have elapsed after setting the 3-minute timer.
It is. Then, Step C434, Step C43
6 is “Yes”
Proceeds to the processing of step C446 and thereafter. And
If the above two determination results are both “No” (one minute has not passed,
In addition, under the condition that the ball sensor is “off”)
As a result of the determination in step C438, it is determined that "there is a ball".
In some cases, the process returns to step C430 to repeat the process.
On the other hand, both emission 1 and 2 sensors are "ballless",
If 3 seconds have not yet elapsed, the above steps are performed.
Returning to step C432, the process is performed, and after 3 seconds
If it has, the process proceeds to step C442 and the discharge source
The solenoid is turned off, and in the next step C444, the "ball"
Movement monitoring processing ”is terminated, and then this program is terminated.
Complete. By the way, the determination in step C3438 is as follows.
Specifically, the processing is performed according to the flow of FIG. this
In the flow, first, the sensor discharges the ball continuously for 50 msec.
It is determined whether or not none has been detected (step H02).
Whether the out 2 sensor has detected no ball continuously for 50 msec
(Step H04) is determined, and the ball
If no, go to step C440 and select one of
To return to step C430 when it is determined that there is a ball
It has become. Returning to FIG. 107, referring to step C434,
When one of the determination results of C436 is “Yes”
Is first performed in step C446, similarly to step C444.
The ball movement non-monitoring process ends at step C448.
The values of the discharge 1 and 2 counters are set to "1" and the step
The C450 sets “1 sec timer according to the flow shown in FIG. 113.
One second has passed after the “fixed processing” (s2t1s) was performed.
It is determined whether or not it has occurred (step C452). this
When the determination result is “No”, the following step C454 is performed.
To determine whether the ball has been discharged from any of the discharge passages
Is performed, and if the determination result is “No”, the step
Returning to step C452, the discrimination process is performed, and the discrimination result is
If “Yes”, the process proceeds to step C456. or,
When the determination result of step C452 is “Yes”
Skips step C454 and proceeds to step C45.
Proceed to 6. In step C456, discharge 1, 2 solenoid
Is turned off, and in the next step C458, a 3-sec wait is performed.
Processing (wai3s) is performed, and then this program
To end. FIG. 109 is a flow chart showing the above-mentioned "ball removal operation process" (rm
The detailed procedure of steps C454 and C456 of v) is shown.
It is a flowchart. "Ball removal operation processing" (rmv)
When the process proceeds to step C454, first, step H
It is determined whether or not the discharge on the solenoid side has been completed at 10
If it is determined that the processing has not been completed, the process proceeds to step H12.
Step H after the discharge 1 solenoid is demagnetized (turned off)
Proceed to 14. On the other hand, discharging is completed on the discharging 1 solenoid side.
If so, skip step H12 and go to step
Proceed to Step H14. In step H14, discharge 2 solenoids
It is determined whether or not the discharge has been completed on the
If not, the discharge 2 solenoid is turned off in step H16.
After being magnetized (off), the process proceeds to step H18. Meanwhile, emissions
2 If the discharge has been completed on the solenoid side,
The process skips step H16 and proceeds to step H18. next
In step H18, the discharge 1 solenoid is excited (ON).
It is further determined in step H20 whether or not discharge has been performed.
It is determined whether or not the solenoid is energized (ON).
You. By this determination, at least one of the discharge 1 and the solenoid 2
When it is detected that one of them is on, FIG.
Step C452 is skipped.
On the other hand, when the discharge 1 and 2 solenoids are both off,
The process proceeds to step C458 of step S107. When
At this time, the steps H10 and H14 described above (FIG. 109) are eliminated.
The end of delivery 1 and the end of discharge 2 are determined by the flowchart shown in FIG.
It is performed according to the chart. This program includes emissions
Whether the value of the counter is "1" to "12",
It is determined whether it is “0” or “13” (step
H22), when it is "1" to "12",
If it is determined that the discharge requires repair,
It goes to H12 or H16, "0" or
If it is "13", it is determined that the process has not been completed and
Steps H12 and H16 are each skipped.
ing. FIG. 111 is a flow chart showing the above-mentioned "ball removal operation process" (rm
“1” executed in step C428 (FIG. 103) of v)
Minute timer setting process ”(swt1mn)
It is a chart. Once this program has started,
At step T20, “120” is set to “xa”, and the next
At step T22, the clock timer is initialized, and
At step T23, the clock timer is started. And stay
The clock timer is enabled to be interrupted in step T24, and “x
The value of “a” is set to “swtxxx” (s
(Step T25) Then, the program ends. still,
Processing of step T08 in FIG. 98 (setting of 500 msec timer
The processing “swtxxx”) is performed in step T2 of this flow.
2 is executed. Also, the above steps
The “counter setting” (sxtxxx) of T25 is shown in FIG. 138.
Is performed in the procedure of step T42. FIG. 112 shows the above-mentioned "ball-pulling operation process" (rm
The “3 sec timer setting” executed in step C430 of v)
The program of the program used for "stable processing" (s4t3s)
It is a gram flowchart. Cow actually "3sec"
If so, the processing is performed from step Z01.
The value of “timer4” is set to “HL”. Then
In step Z02, "-186" is set in "xa".
Then, "counter setting" (sxtxxx) described above is performed.
It is. If 200 msec is counted,
In step Z03, “−199” is set to “xa” and 10
If 0 msec is counted, in step Z04
“-99” is set to “xa”, and then “timer setting”
(Sxtxxx) is performed. FIG. 113 shows the above-mentioned "ball-pulling operation process" (rm
“1 sec timer setting” executed in step C450 of v)
Fixed processing (s2t1s) "
is there. When this program is started, step T26
Sets the value of the general-purpose timer “timer2” to “HL”.
In the next step T28, "-248" is set to "xa".
After being set, in step T29, "timer setting" (sx
txxx) (FIG. 138).
Exit the program. FIG. 114 is a flow chart showing the “ball-pulling process” shown in FIG. 96.
Ball removal performed in step C416 of (remove)
Program flow of solenoid open / close processing (rmvouf)
It is a chart. When this program starts,
In step C460, the reversing operation (rm
von0) is performed, and in the next step C462, the ball is
At this point, it is determined whether or not the
It is. And at this point, it is “ON”.
If so, the process proceeds to step C464, and the ball ejection solenoid is turned on.
After that, in step C468, a 500 msec
The wait processing (wai500) is performed by the program shown in FIG.
This routine is executed according to the
You. On the other hand, the ball solenoid is already “off”
If so, in step C466, the solenoid
Is turned “on”, and then the process of step C468 is performed.
The write process is executed, and then this program ends. FIG. 115 is a flowchart showing the “ball-pulling process” (FIG. 10).
6) “Illegal monitoring start processing executed in step C422
FIG. 9 is a program flowchart of “R” (setubq).
You. In this program, the emission count stop flag
It is set (turned on) to “1” (step C470), and
Sets the discharge number counter to "4" (step C47).
2) After that, this program will end
You. Next, the main routine (FIGS. 90 and 91)
“Prizeball discharge processing” (sfo
(out) subroutine shown in FIG.
This will be described in detail according to the chart. This “prize ball discharge process”
Is started, first, in step C502,
The “prize ball number distribution process” (setsbq) in FIG. 117 is
It is done, then the value of the surveillance ball stop counter without winning ball is
After being set to "3" (step C504), the step
Proceeding to C506, "discharge start processing" described later (FIG. 118)
(Out1sb) is performed. At the next step C508, the discharging operation is completed.
It is determined whether or not the
Skips to the processing after step C524. one
If it is determined that the process has not been completed,
In step C510, a discharge end signal process described later (FIG. 123) is performed.
And then timed out in step C512
Is determined. This determination without timeout yet
When the result is “No”, step C524 and subsequent steps
Skip to descending process. First, in step C524,
"500 msec timer start processing" (sltwai)
The following steps are performed according to the flow of the description (FIG. 127).
In C526, it is determined whether or not the ball movement is being monitored. So
And the ball movement is being monitored, in step C528
"Winning ball discharge processing" (safeout) is performed, and then
Proceed to step C530.
Skip step C528 and proceed to step C530.
No. In the step C530, "wait for the last one to be discharged"
Processing (out3sb) is performed, and then the last one
It is determined whether or not the discharge has been performed normally. This discrimination
Based on the results, it was determined that the last one was not released yet
Sometimes, the process returns to step C506 to repeat the process.
Returns when it is determined that the last one has been discharged normally
Is the process of steps C534 to C540
After this, the program ends. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step C512 is
If “Yes”, “discharge solenoid” is set in step C514.
The id-off process ((sloff)) is performed.
It is determined whether or not “ball stop” has occurred three times in step C516.
Is determined. While this determination result is “No”,
In C518, “500 secm stabilization wait process” (out
esb) is performed, and thereafter, the flow returns to step C506.
And repeat the process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step C516 is
If the answer is “Yes”, the “CAUTION”
Event prohibition release processing ”(clrnog)
The flag “ZNSOUT” is set to store the number payout error.
Set to “1”, after which the prize ball has been ejected
Is determined. As a result of the determination in the step C534, a prize is won.
If it is determined that the discharge of the ball has not been completed,
“Twin Ball Payout Process” at Step C536 (safeout)
Is performed, and then the memory indicating that it is in the emission correction state is deleted.
In step C538, the flag "OUTADJ"
It is set to “0” and the “illegal” described above in step C540
Emission monitoring start processing ”(FIG. 115) is executed, and thereafter,
Exit this program. On the other hand, the step C534
As a result, if it is determined that the winning ball has been ejected
If step C536 is skipped,
Steps C538 and C540 are executed, and then this routine is executed.
finish. FIG. 117 shows the above-mentioned "prize ball discharge processing" (s
fout) executed in step C502
Program Flowchart of "Distribution Processing" (setsbq)
It is. When this program is started, step C5
Allocated at 50 to store the discharge 2 side count value
The value of the register “x” is set to “−1” and the step
Whether or not the number of award balls is “9” or more in C552 (“Number of award balls”
-9 "is greater than or equal to" 0 "). Soshi
When the number of prize balls is “9” or more, it is necessary to perform simultaneous discharge.
To step C554, alternately if less than "9"
The process proceeds to step C560 to perform discharging. And the number of award balls
Is greater than or equal to “9”, at step C554, the prize ball
Divide the value obtained by subtracting "9" from the number by "2", and divide that value by
Add “4” to the value of the discharge 1 side counter, ie, register
The value of “A”, the value of the discharge 2 side counter, that is, the register “X”
Value. In the next step C566, the number of award balls is calculated.
Whether the value obtained by subtracting “9” is an even number (divide by “2”
It is determined whether or not there is a remainder.
Yes) proceed to step C564 and continue to register
“A” and “X” are discharge 1 side counter, discharge 2 side counter
And the program ends. Meanwhile, the prize ball
When the value obtained by subtracting “9” from the number is an even number (no more
) And the value of register “X” set at this time.
The value obtained by subtracting “1” from the above is set as a new value “X”, and
In step C564, the values of “A” and “X” are set to discharge 1
Are set to the values of the side counter and the discharge 2 side counter, respectively. On the other hand, according to the discrimination in step C552,
When it is determined that the number of remaining prize balls is smaller than "9"
Is the value obtained by subtracting “1” from the number of prize balls in step C560.
Register “A” is set, and then to step C562
It is determined whether or not the discharge on the discharge 1 side is performed.
You. When the determination result is “Yes”, the next discharge process
So that it is discharged from the discharge 2 side
Then, the process proceeds to step C564, while “No”
Sometimes, the value of register “A” and the value of “X” are exchanged.
In the next discharge process, discharge from the discharge 1 side is performed.
Is stored, the process proceeds to step C564, and the
Then, the program ends. FIG. 118 shows the award ball discharging process (FIG. 1)
16) Discharge start processing executed in step C506
It is a program flowchart of (out1sb).
When this program is started, step C5 in FIG.
"Timeout setting process" used for discrimination of 12
(S4tov) is performed (step C570), and
In step C572, “discharge solenoid ON process” (op
ens2) is performed, and 35 msec.
“Wait processing” (wait35) is performed in the flow of FIG.
Therefore, it is determined whether or not the discharging operation has been completed.
Another is performed according to the flow of FIG. 109 (step C5).
76). When the result of this determination is “Yes”
In step C578, the discharge solenoid is turned off,
Thereafter, control at the end of discharge (step C52 in FIG. 116)
4) on the other hand, if “No”, then
In addition, the process proceeds to the discharge control at the end of the process (step C510 and subsequent steps).
It has become. By the way, the above step C570
The “timeout setting process” of FIG.
It is done. In this case, from step Z06,
The processing is performed, and “xa” is set to “−186”.
In the next step Z07, the value “t” of the 16 msec cycle timer
imer4 ”is set to“ HL ”and then“ x
The value of “a” is “timer setting process” described later (FIG. 138).
(Sxxxx) is set to the timer count value.
Is counted (step Z0).
8). FIG. 120 is a flowchart of the above-described step C572 (FIG. 1).
18) “Discharge solenoid ON process” (open
nsl) is a program flowchart. This blog
When the ram is started, the discharge 1 sensor is detected in step C580.
"Ot1evd" is set to "1" to store the falling edge of
Is set, and in the next step C582, the discharge on the discharge 1 side is performed.
Is determined. This judgment result
Is "Yes", the discharge 1 discharge in step C584.
The solenoid is turned “on” (set1), and the step C5
85, and if “No”, the above-mentioned step C58
Skip to step C585 and proceed to step C585. Step C
At 585, “ot” is stored in order to store the falling edge of the discharge 2 sensor.
2evd ”is set to“ 1 ”, and the next step C586
It is determined whether or not the discharge should be performed on the discharge 2 side.
It is. If the result of this determination is "Yes", then step C
At 588, the discharge 2 solenoid is turned "on" (setot
2) If “No”, skip step C588.
And exit this program. By the way, in step C584, the "discharge"
1 solenoid on (“set1”) and step
"Discharge solenoid on" in C588 (settot
2) is a flowchart shown in FIGS. 121 and 122, respectively.
It is performed according to. As shown in these programs,
To turn on the discharge solenoid, first,
The falling of the discharge 1 sensor or the discharge 2 sensor is turned off.
And then discharge 1 side or discharge 2 side no ball movement timer
Is set, for example, according to the flow shown in FIG. 112 (s
xt200), and then start monitoring for no ball movement,
The program is terminated. FIG. 123 shows the “prize ball discharge processing” (FIG. 11).
“Ejection end wait processing” executed in step C510 of step 6)
FIG. 9 is a program flowchart of “out” (out2sb).
You. When this program is started, Step C590 is executed.
In FIG. 133, which will be described later, it is determined whether or not there is no ball movement.
Determined according to the row. As a result of this determination, the ball
If no error has occurred, it is determined that an
In this case, a wait is carried out (FIG. 84). On the other hand, ball movement occurred
At this time (in a normal state), the time-out occurs in step C592.
It is determined whether or not the camera has been turned on.
In the case of s ", this program is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step C 592 is “N”,
In the case of "o", the discharge on the discharge 1 side is performed in step C594.
It is determined according to the flow shown in FIG.
The discharge on the discharge 2 side is completed in the next step C596.
It is determined according to the flow shown in FIG.
Will be Then, these two determination results are both “No”.
In the case of, the process returns to step C590 and
Repeated. When the discharge 1 side is completed (step C
If the determination result of 594 is “Yes”), the process proceeds to step C598.
Subsequent processing is performed, and the discharge 1 side does not end and the discharge 2 side
When the discharge ends first (the determination in step C596)
The result is “Yes”), and the processing after step C614 is executed.
It has become. The discharge on the discharge 1 side ends first, and
Proceeding to step C598, the discharge 1 solenoid is turned off.
The processing (out2s1) is performed, and the next step C600
Is the ball moving in the same procedure as in step C590?
It is determined whether or not it is. When the result of this determination is “Yes”
Is determined to be "abnormal" and "reset" in the flow shown in FIG.
Waiting for setting ”is performed, and if“ No ”(normal),
In step C602, it is determined whether a timeout has occurred.
Done. If the determination result of step C602 is “Ye
s ", the program ends as it is, and" N
In the case of "o", the process proceeds to step C604, and
Whether the discharge has been completed is determined according to the flow shown in FIG.
Is determined. While the result of this determination is “No”
Returns to step C600 and repeats the process.
Wait until the determination result turns to “Yes” and
Proceed to step C606. In step C606, discharge 1 solenoid
The id is turned off and the ball is being monitored in step C608
Is determined, the discharge 2 sensor is determined in step C610.
It is determined whether or not the signal of the ball has fallen.
Step C when viewing and when the signal falls
Proceeding to 612, the memory of the falling of the signal is erased,
The movement monitoring flag is set to “OFF” and then the program
Exit the program. Otherwise, the above step C6
Skip 12 and exit this program
You. Before the discharge on the discharge 1 side is completed, the discharge 2 side
Is completed first, and the process proceeds to step C614.
In other words, the discharge 2 solenoid off process (out2s4)
Is performed, and in the next Step C616, Step C590 and
It is determined in the same procedure whether or not there is no ball movement. This
If the result of the determination is "Yes", it is determined to be "abnormal"
“Reset wait” (FIG. 84) is performed and “No”
To determine whether a timeout has occurred in step C618.
A determination is made. If the result of the determination in step C618 is
When "Yes", this program is terminated as it is,
If “No”, proceed to step C620 to discharge further
Whether the discharge on the side 1 has been completed is shown in FIG.
Determined according to the row. The result of this determination is “No”.
In the meantime, the process returns to step C616 to repeat the process.
And wait until the determination result turns to “Yes”.
Proceed to step C622. In step C622, the discharge 2
The solenoid is turned off, and the ball movement monitor is set in step C624.
It is determined whether or not viewing is in progress.
Each time the signal from the sensor has fallen or not
The ball was being monitored and a falling signal occurred.
In this case, the flow advances to step C628 to record the falling of the signal.
Memory is erased, the ball movement monitoring flag is turned off, and
After this, the program ends. Otherwise,
Skip step C628 above and continue
Exit the gram. By the way, the aforementioned step C596,
In determining C604 and C620, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the value of the discharge counter is
It is determined to be incomplete when “1” to “12” and “0” or
In the case of "13", it is determined that the processing is completed. FIG. 125 shows the processing of the prize ball discharge processing (FIG. 116).
"500m stabilization wait processing executed in step C518
FIG. 4 is a program flowchart of “outsb”.
You. When this program is started, Step C630
"500 msec start processing" (2stwai) is performed
Thus, the timer is set. Thus the timer is set
Then, in the next step C632, “error without ball movement”
It is determined whether or not an error has occurred.
In this case, the reset wait shown in FIG.
"No", in steps C634 and C636,
Whether the discharge signal on the discharge 1 side has changed or not, respectively, on the discharge 2 side
It is determined whether or not the discharge signal has changed. And what
On the other hand, when a change in the signal is detected,
The process returns to step C630, and the process is repeated.
If no other signal change is detected,
In step C638, the timer set above ends counting.
Is determined, and the count has not been completed yet.
If not, the process returns to step C632 to repeat the process.
When the counting is completed, “adj” in FIG.
rst ”processing. In this program, first,
In step C640, the “correction process on the discharge 1 side” (deccn
t) In step C642, “correction processing on discharge 2 side”
(Decccnt) is performed, and discharge 1 is performed in step C644.
The rising memories of the signals on the side and discharge 2 side are erased,
In step C646, the count inhibition state is released.
Thereafter, these programs are terminated. Incidentally, the step C630 is the same as that shown in FIG.
7 is performed according to the flow. That is, 500 msec start processing
First, in step Z09, “-124” is added to “xa”.
Is set, and "timer" is set to "HL" in step Z10.
2 ”is set (4 msec period timer setting)
Thereafter, the timer setting (sxtxxx) is performed according to the procedure of FIG.
And a count of 500 msec is started.
Further, the determination in steps C634 and C636 is performed as shown in FIG.
This is performed according to the flow shown in FIG. That is, in this determination
Indicates the input level (determination level) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Bell) The value of "LVL" and the value input to the CPU port
When the value of the latest information “new” is compared and they match
Is determined to have no change, and if they do not match, it is determined to have changed.
You. Further, the correction in step C640 or C642
The processing (deccnt) follows the flow shown in FIG.
First, whether the signal from the discharge sensor has a rising edge
Is determined (step C147), and there is no rise
Terminates this routine as it is, and
To step C648 and the signal level is sphere
Is determined. Signal indicates no ball
If yes, the process proceeds to step C649, and the number of award balls remains.
If the process of reducing the number by "1" is performed, indicating that there is a ball,
To the step C650, the remaining number is reduced by “2”.
Processing is performed. FIG. 130 shows the processing of the prize ball discharge processing (FIG. 116).
“Winning ball payout process” (s
3 is a program flowchart of (afout). this
When the program starts, in step C660, "prize ball"
Accumulation value is calculated by adding
Is set to “A” and its value is set in the next step C662.
It is determined whether or not “A” exceeds “16”.
You. If the result of this determination is that there are 16 or more,
Is the value of "A" set at this point in C664
The value obtained by subtracting “10” from the above is newly added to the accumulator “A”.
And the process proceeds to step C670 and subsequent steps. On the other hand
If it is determined that the number is less than 16, the step
In C666, the value of “A” is stored as “award ball signal remaining number”.
Then, in step C668, the value of “A” is set to “10” or less.
It is determined whether or not it is above. If the value of “A” is “1”
If it is less than "0", the process skips to Step C674 described later.
If “10” or more, the process proceeds to step C670.
No. At step C670, the value of “A” is changed to “prize”.
Ball signal remaining number "and stored in step C672.
A request for a signal is made. In Step C674, the "winning
The "ballless monitoring" flag is set to "0" and the next step
Excitation (ON) of safe solenoid at C676, step
C678 “Waiting ball payout waiting process” described later (FIG. 131).
(Wtsafe), and the process proceeds to step C680.
Only to determine if a safe payout error has occurred.
Done. If an error has occurred and the
When another result is “Yes”, the discharging operation is performed.
The process proceeds to a reset wait (FIG. 84) to end the process.
On the other hand, when the determination result is "No", the process proceeds to Step C682.
The prize ball flag “RCVST” indicating the status in the receiving state
"S" is set to "0", and then this program ends.
You. FIG. 131 shows the “safe ball payout process”.
Step C678 (and the discharge solenoid shown in FIG. 85)
The “winning ball payout” performed in step B104) of the off process
Wait process "(wtsafe) program flow chart
It is. When this program starts, the steps
In C684, whether the safe solenoid is "ON" or not
If it is determined to be “OFF”, this program
To end. On the other hand, when it is “ON”, the step C6
At 86, the one-minute timer is set according to the flow of FIG.
wt1mn), the flow of FIG.
Following 200m timer setting processing (s0txxx) is performed
In the next step C690, the one-minute timer is counted.
It is determined whether the process has been completed. By this judgment, one minute
If it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step C706.
The flag "SAFNMV" is set to "1" to store the winning ball abnormality.
Is set, and in step C708, the safe solenoid is
The program is turned "off", and then the program ends. On the other hand, according to the determination in step C690,
If it is determined that one minute has not passed yet,
In step C694, the 200 msec timer ends counting.
Is determined. The result of this determination is “Ye
s ", that is, waiting for the count to end, and step C69
In order to memorize that the winning ball is abnormal at 6, the flag "SA"
VNMV ”is set to“ 1 ”, and then Step C69
Proceed to 8. In step C698, the safe sensor
Is determined, and the safe sensor is turned off.
If the answer is "N", the process returns to the step C690 to execute the processing.
Before the 1-minute timer expires.
When the output of the step C700 is "OFF", step C700
In accordance with the flow of FIG.
Process (s0t50). In the next step C702, safe sensing is performed again.
It is determined whether or not the ball is “ON (with ball)”
If "Yes", the process returns to step C688 to
The process is repeated. Also, if there is no ball, the next step
Whether the 200 msec timer has finished counting in step C704
A determination is made as to whether
Returning to step C702, the determination is repeated, and the cow
Upon completion of the save, the process proceeds to Step C708 to save
The solenoid is turned off and the program ends.
You. FIG. 132 shows the processing of the prize ball discharge processing (FIG. 116).
"Last one ejection waiting process executed in step C530"
10 is a program flowchart of “out” (out3sb).
You. When this program is started, Step C710
To determine whether or not an error has occurred with no ball movement (Fig. 1
33) according to program 33)
Nothing is determined, and when a ball movement no error occurs,
A reset wait according to FIG. 84 is performed. On the other hand, no ball movement
If no error has occurred, the output of the discharge 1 sensor
It is determined whether or not the fall of the force signal is stored (step
C712) If there is a fall memory, step C71
In step 4, the ball movement monitoring flag on the discharge 1 side is set to "0", and
Proceed to step C716, and when "No
Then, the process proceeds to Step C716. In Step C716
It is determined whether or not there is a fall memory of the output signal of the emission 2 sensor.
When there is fall memory, the flow goes to step C718.
Set the ball movement monitoring flag on the discharge 2 side to “0”, and
Proceed to C720, and when "No falling memory" is displayed,
The process proceeds to step C720. In step C720, discharge 1, 2 sensors
It is determined whether both output signals are falling or not.
When the program falls, the program ends.
Complete. On the other hand, when either one is not falling
Proceeds to step C722 and checks if 400 msec has elapsed
It is determined whether or not the current
Returning to Step C710, the process is repeated, and
If 0 msec has elapsed, discharge is performed in step C724.
The flag “OUTADJ” is set to store that the correction is being performed.
This is set to “1”, and then this program is terminated. By the way, the above-mentioned Step C710 or the aforementioned
C590 in the discharge end waiting process (FIG. 123) for
Step C63 of the 500 msec stabilization wait process (FIG. 125)
2. In step C432 or the like of the ball removing operation process (FIG. 107)
The determination of the error of no ball movement to be performed is performed by the program shown in FIG.
It is performed according to the ram (chkmnv). This program
When the program is started, in steps C730 to C736, the ball
Whether or not there is no current flow (step C730)
Whether there is no ball movement (step C732),
Whether or not there is no movement (step C734),
Whether or not an error has occurred (step C736)
Is determined. All of these steps C730 to C736
If the determination result is “No”, an error (error) occurs.
It is determined that the program has not been generated, and the program ends. one
On the other hand, when any one of the above determinations is “Yes”,
Proceeding to Step C738, the generated error is
It is determined whether or not this is an “error”, and the determination result is “Ye
s ", the discharge 1 solenoid is turned on in step C740.
It is turned off, and the process proceeds to step C742. Step C
At 742, the generated error is the “error” on the discharge 2 side.
Is determined, and when the determination result is “Yes”
Turns off the discharge 2 solenoid in step C744
After that, processing such as turning off the ball-off solenoid is performed.
In order to move to step B106 in FIG.
ing. Next, in the main routine (FIGS. 90 and 91)
“Ball lending discharge processing” (brq
Out) subroutine is shown in FIG.
-Detailed explanation according to the chart. This “ball rental discharge process
Is started in step C802.
S-ON processing ”(chkbrq) is performed, and the next step
In C804, it is determined whether or not an “error” has occurred.
You. If an “error” is confirmed by this determination (Yes
), And terminate this program. Meanwhile, “Ella
If it is determined that there is no “-”, “COM” is determined in step C806.
The “SRQ transmission processing” (sendcm) is the flow of FIG.
Then, the discharge 2 side counter is set to “12”.
Then, the discharge 1 side counter is set to “11”, respectively (step
Step C808), a ball stop counter is set (step C808).
C810). As described above, the values of the emission 1 and 2 counters
By setting to “12” or “11”, it is better to set the emission 1 and 2
13 and 12 game balls are ejected, respectively, for a total of 25
A ball (for 100 yen) is lent, and FIG. 104
The discharge start process (out1sb) shown in FIG.
Thereafter, in step C814, it is determined whether the discharging operation has been completed.
Separated. And when it is determined that the discharging operation has been completed
In step C840, the process proceeds to step C840 and thereafter.
If it is determined that there is no data, Step C81
In FIG. 123, “ejection end wait processing” (out2sb)
After that, in Step C818
It is determined whether or not “discharge timeout” has occurred. This size
Another is step C57 of the discharge start processing (FIG. 118).
Depending on whether the period set at 0 has timed out
If the result of the determination is “No”,
The process proceeds to the process after step C840 described below, while “Y
es ”, the“ discharge solenoid ”is set in step C820.
Dooff process ”(sloff) is performed, and then the remaining number
The flag “ZN” is stored to store that a payout error has occurred.
SOUT ”is set to“ 1 ”(step C822),
In the next step C824, whether or not the ball has stopped three times
Is determined. As long as the result of this determination is “No”,
In step C826, the program shown in FIG.
Therefore, the “500 msec stabilization wait process” (outesb)
After that, the process is performed from step C812.
Repeated. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step C824 is
If “Yes” has been reached, in step C828,
According to the flow of FIG.
(S2twai) ”is performed, and thereafter, Step C8
At 30, whether the odd sensor detects "there is a ball",
In step C832, both emission 1 and 2 sensors indicate that there is a ball
It is determined whether or not they are performing. And either one
As long as the result of the determination in step C8 is "No", step C8
28, and the process is repeated.
es ", the period T3 is reached in step C834.
(See FIG. 27) has passed in step C836.
It is determined whether or not 500 msec has elapsed. And
If one of the determination results is “No”, the step
The process returns to C830 and the process is repeated.
Both C834 and C836 result in "Yes"
If it has changed, the process proceeds to step C838, and the “discharge number correction”
The processing “(adjrst) is executed according to the flow of FIG. 126.
Then, the process returns to step C810, and
Continue to work. In the step C814, "the discharging operation is completed"
Is determined, or in step C818, the
Is executed when it is determined that the
In the processing after Step C840, first, Step C8
"500m weight setting processing (s2twa
i) ”is performed (step C840), and the next step C
At 842, the “final
One monitoring process (out3sb) "is performed, and then
The output signal of the discharge sensor falls at step C844
It is determined whether or not it has been performed. As a result of this determination, “No falling
When it is determined that the “C” is “YES”, the above-described step C812 is performed.
Returning, the process is repeated. On the other hand,
Is determined to be “B” in step C846.
RDY, BRQ monitoring timer area "status is" 5 "
In the next step C848, “T4 period (FIG. 2)
7) Setting process of overtimer for measuring “(sqtxx
x) is performed according to the flow of FIG.
“OFF” of “EXS signal” at Tep C850, ball lending signal
For storing the request for the T3 over error
“T3OVER”, a flag for storing payout errors
"ZNSOUT" is set to "0" and step C8
At step 52, the memory switch is erased.
The exit processing is terminated. FIG. 135 is a flowchart showing the ball lending and discharging process described above (FIG. 13).
“EXS ON processing” executed in step C802 of 4)
10 is a program flowchart of “chkbrq”.
You. When this program starts, first, in step C84,
At "0", the "EXS signal" is turned on, and at step C842
“300msec timer setting process” (s0txxx) is shown in FIG.
05, and then step C84
4 and C846, "BRDY" is "1" or "0", respectively.
It is determined whether “BRQ” is “1” or “0”. Said
When the determination result of step C844 is “1 (t)”
In step C864, the “EXS signal” is turned “off”,
Thereafter, the process proceeds to Step C866 described below,
C844 is “0” and the result of the determination in step C846 is
When "1", the flag used for the determination in FIG.
“T2BRQF” is set to “1” (step C84)
8) Then, the process proceeds to step C866. The determinations in steps C844 and C846 are made.
When both the results are “0”, 30 ms is set in step C850.
It is determined whether the ec timer has timed out.
While the other result is “No”, the process proceeds to step C844.
Returning, the process is repeated. And the above judgment result
Turns to "Yes", "20 ms" is set in step C852.
ec timer setting process ”(s0txxx)
And in the next step C854, 20 msec
Is determined. 20msec still elapses
If not, the steps C858 and C860 are repeated.
And whether the "BRDY signal" is "1" or "0"
Signal is "1" or "0".
When the determination result of step C858 is “1”, the step C
At 864, the "EXS signal" is turned "off" and then
Proceed to step C866 to proceed to step C858,
When both of the steps C860 are "0", the aforementioned step C8
Returning to 54, the process is repeated. Also, the step
When step C858 is "0" and step C860 is "1"
In step C862, a branch of an interrupt process described later
169) is set to “1” for the variable “breqseq”.
Is set as a new “breakseq”, and
After this, this routine ends. After the elapse of the above 20 msec, step C8
When the determination result at 54 turns to “Yes”, the determination at FIG.
The flag “T2BRQN” used for is set to “1”.
(Step C856), and then to Step C866.
move on. In Step C866, the variable “brcseq” is
It is set to “0” and then “BRDY signal”, “BR
The fall storage of the "Y signal" is turned "off" (step C86).
8) End this program. FIG. 136 and FIG. 137 show the ball lending discharge processing (FIG.
134) and award ball discharge processing (FIG. 1)
16) “Ejection solenoid executed in step C514”
Do-off processing "(sloff) program flow chart
It is. When this program starts, step C
At 870, a check is made to determine if the Discharge 1 solenoid is "on".
Is the discharge 2 solenoid "ON" at step C872?
It is determined whether or not it is. Based on these judgments, two Solenoi
If both are determined to be "off", the book
Terminate the program and either one is “ON”
If so, the process proceeds to step C876. Steps
In C876, first, the count stop flag is set to “1”.
Then, in the next step C876, according to the flow of FIG.
Therefore, the setting of the 50 msec timer (sot50) is performed,
In step C880, the no-ball movement monitoring timer is turned off.
137. Then, the processing after step C882 in FIG. 137 is performed.
Proceed to. In step C882, 50 msec has elapsed.
Is determined, and when the determination result is “No”
In step C884, the rise of the discharge 1 sensor is
It is determined whether or not there is a memory. The result of this determination is
In the case of “Yes”, in step C886, one discharge is performed.
When the solenoid is turned off and “No”, the step
The process skips C886 and proceeds to step C888. S
Similarly, in Step C888, the rising edge of the discharge 2 sensor
It is determined whether or not there is memory, and the result of this determination is “Ye
s ", the discharge 2 solenoid is set in step C890.
Is turned off, and if "No", the step C8
Skip 90. Next step C892, C894
Then, check if the discharge 1 solenoid is on or not.
It is determined whether the two solenoids are "ON". So
Then, by discriminating these two, one of the solenoids
If it is determined that the switch is on,
Returning to step C882, the process is repeated. The steps
As a result of the determination of C892 and C894, two solenoids
If both are determined to be "off" or earlier
When 50 msec has elapsed (Step C882 is “Ye
s "), discharge 1, 2 solenoid in step C896
Is turned off, and then the program ends. FIG. 138 shows the ball lending and discharging process described above (see FIG. 1).
34) The “T4 overhead” executed in step C848
A program for performing the “ima setting process” (sqtxxx)
It is a system flowchart. This program starts
And the value of “timerq” is “H” in step CT40.
L ”, and interrupt prohibition is performed (step
T42) After the end flag is reset to “0” (the
(Step T43) The counter value is set to “xa”
(Step T44), the state is returned to the interrupt permission state (Step S44).
(Step T45) Then, this program ends. Next, during execution of the main routine described above,
1msec interrupt processing executed every 1msec (Fig. 78)
139 according to the flowcharts of FIGS.
explain. Note that this 1 msec interrupt processing is used to update and enter the timer.
Update of power port status, communication with accessory control device 600
For executing communication with the shintama lending control device 500
It is. FIGS. 139 to 142 show the details of the 1 msec interrupt processing.
Program flow showing till flow (t0int)
It is a chart. This 1 msec interrupt processing (t0int) is opened.
First, in step D02 of FIG. 139, the RAM
The data stored in the registers “XA”, “HL”,
Stacked in the order of “DE” and “BC”, step D0
Step 4 after “Watchdog” is turned “off” in Step 4
In D06, “discharge 1 status update processing” (stphoto0
1), "Emission 2 status update processing" in step D08
(Stfoot2), “Drain 1 continuous update” in step D10
Process "(stfol1)," discharge 2
Update process ”(stfol2), and“
Lock status update processing ”(stfclk),
In step D16, "clock monitoring process" (clktot)
In step D18, “communication interrupt processing” (commit),
In step D20, “safe status update processing” (stf
saf), “BRDY status update” in step D22
Process "(stfbrd)," BRQ
"Titas update" (stfbrq) is sequentially performed, and FIG.
The process proceeds to step D26 and subsequent steps of step S26. In step D26, “ball lending interruption processing” (b
rqint) is performed, and subsequently, in step D28, “discharge” is performed.
Out-of-ball monitoring process "(chkosn), step D30
In "monitoring process without ball movement" (chkonm), step
D32 “prize ball signal processing” (newssg), step
D34 "ball signal processing" (newbsg), step
"1msec timer update processing" (newmr)
It is performed sequentially, and then, in step D38,
Is ready (waiting) / busy (process
Medium) ”and“ Ready
If it is determined that the state is “
sec timer update processing ”(newmr) is performed,
On the other hand, if it is determined that the
The process skips D40 and proceeds to step D42. S
In step D42, the division counter is incremented.
Thereafter, the flow proceeds to the processing after step D44 in FIG. In the processing after step D44,
It is determined whether the current process is the cycle of the 2 msec timer
If the determination result is "Yes", the process proceeds to step D5.
"2msec timer update processing" (newmr) is performed in step 2.
Then, the process proceeds to step D60 to store the stack
From the area, data is "BC", "HL", "XA" in order.
Read, and then return from interrupt. Said
When the determination result of step D44 is "No",
In step D46, the current processing is the cycle of the 4 msec timer.
Is determined, and when the determination result is “Yes”,
Is "4 ms timer update process" (ne
wtmr), in step D56, "monitoring passing through ball"
(Stfrms) is performed, and thereafter, the step D6
0 is executed to return from the interrupt state. If the decision result in the step D46 is "No"
In step D48, the current processing is
It is determined whether or not the cycle is an image cycle, and the determination result is “Ye
s ", various processes (scans) performed every 8 msec have elapsed.
Step D64 and subsequent steps) are executed. On the other hand,
If “No”, a further 16 msec timer is set in step D50.
It is determined whether or not it is the period of the image, and the result of this determination is
If “Yes”, “16 msec
Update processing ”(newmr) is performed, and then the
Step D60 is executed to return from the interrupt state
It is. If the decision result in the step D48 is "Ye
s "in the processing after step D64
First, “8msec timer update processing” (newm
r) (Step D64), and then Step D64
66 "interrupt permission processing" (ienabl), step D
At 68, “ball status update process” (stfrmv),
In step D70, "incomplete status update processing" (sth
np), “Overflow update processing” in step D72
(Stfout), at step D74, the “launch stop update process
”(Stfhsh),“ Connection confirmation update
A new process “(stfchk)” is sequentially performed.
The process proceeds to Step D77 of Step S42. In the step D77, "safe monitoring processing"
(Cksfs) is performed, and then “half” in step D78.
End ball absence monitoring process "(chkhnp), step D80
"Overflow monitoring process" (chkovf)
In step D82, “launch stop monitoring process” (chkhsh)
In step D84, “connection confirmation monitoring process” (chkch
k), in step D86, “launch stop release processing” (chk
chs) are sequentially performed, and thereafter, step D in FIG.
After returning to step 60 and performing the processing, return from the interrupt state
Is performed. FIG. 143 shows the above 1 msec interrupt processing (FIG. 13).
9 to FIG. 142).
Shows subroutine of Titus update processing (stfoto1)
FIG. When this routine starts,
In step D102, the discharge 1 to which the discharge 1 sensor is connected
It is determined whether or not the port level is “1”,
If it is determined to be “1”, the “port input” described later
Status update program (FIG. 181).
On the other hand, if it is determined to be "0", the process proceeds to step D1.
At 04, the status update (nw2obt) is performed as shown in FIG.
2 and then the output of the discharge 1 sensor.
It is determined whether or not the rising of the force signal is stored (step
D106). As a result of this determination, there is no rise memory
If it is determined to be (off), this routine
It is determined that there is a rise memory (on)
The discharge counter subtraction processing is performed in step D108.
(Dec-h1), and then store the rising edge
Is cleared (off) (step D116), and then
This routine ends. By the way, the above "discharge counter reduced
When the arithmetic processing (dec-h1) "is started, FIG.
Is prohibited in step D112 as shown in FIG.
Is determined, and when the determination result is “Yes”,
Ends this routine, and returns to step D11 in FIG.
Return to 0. On the other hand, when the determination result is “No”, the step
In step D114, the value of the discharge counter is decremented by "1".
After that, this routine ends, and the process proceeds to step D110.
I'm going back. FIG. 145 shows the above 1 msec interrupt processing (FIG. 13).
9 to FIG. 142).
Shows subroutine of Titus update processing (stfoto2)
FIG. When this routine starts,
In step D122, the discharge 2 port to which the discharge 2 sensor is connected
It is determined whether or not the level of the port is "1".
If it is determined that the port input
TAS update ”program (FIG. 181).
If it is determined that the value is "0", the step
Status is updated (nw2obt) in D124
Then, the rise memory of the output signal of the emission 2 sensor is stored.
It is determined whether or not there is (Step D126). This size
According to another result, it was judged that there was no rise memory (off).
When this routine ends, the routine ends.
When it is determined that there is a memory (on),
According to the flow, in step D128, “the discharge counter is subtracted.
Processing "(dec-h1) is performed, and
The memory is cleared (off) (step D130), and
Thereafter, this routine ends. FIGS. 146 and 147 show the above 1 msec interrupt processing.
In steps 10 and D12 of the process (FIGS. 139 to 142),
"Emission 1 continuation update processing" (stfol
1) and “emission 2 continuous update processing” (stfol2)
9 is a program flowchart showing a subroutine. This
In these update processes, first, the discharge sensor 1 or the discharge sensor
Determination of whether or not the output level of the output sensor 2 is "0"
(Step D132 in FIG. 146, Step D132 in FIG. 147)
134), and when the result of the determination is “1”,
The program (n12t) shown at 148 is executed,
When it is “0”, the program (n12
f) is executed. If the input of the discharge 1 and 2 sensors is "0",
When the processing shifts to “n12t” in FIG. 148, first,
The level "new" detected this time at step D140
Whether it is “1 (t)” or “0 (f)” is determined.
Then, in step D142, the rising memory “evu” is stored.
Is “1 (t)” or “0 (f)”.
Done. When the above two values are both "1",
When this routine is completed and “new” is “0”,
Sets the value of “new” to “AREG” (step
D146), and in step D150, the value of “AREG” is
The status counter is set, and then this
End Also, when the value of the “new” is “0”,
If the value of “evu” is “0”, the process proceeds to step D144.
To set the value of “new” and “evu” to “AREG”.
Step D5 of FIG. 183 (timer update processing) described later
Proceeding to 74, the timer is updated, and the process ends.
You. Also, the “n12f” processing of FIG. 149 is started.
(The output level of the discharge sensors 1 and 2
This is started when the value is “0”.)
Determination of whether the known level “new” is “1”
Is performed, and in the next step D154, the falling memory "ev
It is determined whether or not "d" is "1". And before
The result of determination in step D152 is "1".
Sometimes, the process proceeds to step D148 in FIG.
, The value of “AREG” is set to “0”, and then
Step D150 is executed, and this routine ends.
Further, it is determined at step D152 that it is "0", and
When it is determined to be "1" in step D154,
This routine ends. On the other hand, step D152,
If both are set to “0” in the determination of D154, the step
Proceed to step D156 to set the value of “evd” to “AREG”.
183 (timer update processing) described later.
Proceeding to step D574, after the timer has been updated,
The process ends. FIG. 150 shows a 1 msec interrupt processing (FIG. 139 to FIG. 139).
The “clocks” executed in step D14 of FIG. 142)
Subroutine of "Titus update processing" (stfclk)
It is a flowchart shown. This routine starts
In step D160, "CLK port" is "0".
The status is updated if it is “0”.
Proceed to “nw0t” of status update processing to update
When it is “1”, the process proceeds to “nw0f” of the same process. FIG. 151 shows the status update processing (n
w0t, nw0f)
Yes, this program is, for example, clock status update
According to the determination in step D160 of the new process (FIG. 150),
Is started when the port is determined to be "0"
If the processing is performed from step D162,
Started when it was determined to be "1"
Step D172 is performed. Processing
Starting from step D162, the status value is
Set to accumulator "A". Next step D16
In 4, the value of “new” stored at this time is
It is determined whether it is "1". This time from the previous loop
If the input state of the port changes during the loop
In this case, since the value is "0", step D16
In step 6, the current value “1” is stored as “new”.
Then, the process proceeds to step D182, where the value of the accumulator “A” is
Is returned to the status, and this routine ends. However
Then, in the next loop, the level of "CLK port"
If it is “1”, the above-mentioned step D164
The determination becomes "1" and the flow advances to step D168 to determine
It is determined whether or not the level “LVL” is “1”.
If this time is the second loop with the input state changed,
This value has been “0” until then,
Proceed to step D170 to replace the "LVL" value with "1"
It is obtained and memorized, and then rise memory "EVU"
Is set to "1" and stored, and thereafter, step D182
Proceed to. On the other hand, this time the loop is changed three times
If it is a loop after the first one, LVL is already
Since this is “1”, this routine is terminated as it is.
You. On the other hand, the process starts from step D172.
Status is set to accumulator “A”.
It is. In the next step D174, the data stored at this point is stored.
It is determined whether or not the value of “new” is “0”.
You. Port input status from the previous loop to the current loop
If the state has changed, the above value is "1"
Therefore, the current value “1” is “new” in step D176.
And then proceeds to step D182, where
The value of the accumulator “A” is returned to the status,
Quit Chin. Then, in the next loop, "CL
If the “K port” level is “0”,
The determination in step D174 is "0", and the
Proceeding to 178, the judgment level “LVL” is “1”
Is determined. This is the second time the input status has changed
If this is a loop, this value will be "1" until then
The process proceeds to step D170, and the value is
It is stored after being replaced with “0”, and then falls.
The storage “EVD” is set to “1” and stored.
Proceed to step D182. On the other hand, this time the loop
Is changed and it is the third and subsequent loops,
Since LVL is already "0",
Exit the routine. FIG. 152 shows the 1-msec interrupt processing (FIG. 13).
9 to FIG. 142) executed at step D16.
A subroutine of "clktot"
It is a program flowchart. This routine starts
Then, first, in step D200, the clock signal changes.
It is determined whether or not there is. By this discrimination,
, The process proceeds to step D202.
After starting the 8 msec timer, this routine ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no change, step D
It is determined whether 8 msec has elapsed after proceeding to 204.
If it is determined that the time has not yet passed,
Then, this routine ends. "No clock change" judgment
If 8 msec or more elapses, in step D206
Is set to “1”
Is set, and this routine ends. FIG. 153 shows the above-described 1 msec interrupt processing (FIG. 1).
39 to FIG. 142) executed in step D18.
Flow showing a subroutine of "interrupt processing (commit)"
It is a chart. When this routine starts,
In step D208, the “reception process” (rcvint)
In step D210, "send processing" is sequentially performed.
Then, this routine ends. Of these,
The logic "(rcvint)" is the file shown in FIGS. 154 and 155.
It is performed according to the chart. That is, this receiving process
When started, whether or not reception is being performed in step D212
Is determined, and the clock level is determined in the next step D214.
It is determined whether or not the level is "high level". Step
In step D212, when it is determined that reception is not being performed, or
In step D214, the clock level is “high level”
If this routine is determined to be
And proceeds to step D210 (transmission processing) in FIG. 153.
No. During reception and when the clock level is low,
Proceeding to step D216, one cycle from the falling edge of the clock signal
It is determined whether or not msec has elapsed.
If not (the determination result is “No”), the process proceeds to step D228.
On the other hand, when 1 msec has elapsed,
In step D218, the start bit is "ON"
It is determined whether or not it is. As a result of this determination,
If it is determined that the operation has not been performed, step D2
At 20, it is determined whether or not the input port is at "high level".
When a low level is set, the main
Exits, while on the other hand,
The “start bit” is turned “on” at step D222,
In step D224, initialization of the mismatch error flag is performed.
Is performed, and in the following step D226, "MS"
B ”, the input port is read.
Complete. By the way, the processing of the step D226 is the same as that of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, the “xa” register is addressed by 1 bit.
This is performed by setting this value to a new value. FIG.
Returning to the description of step 54, the start
When the power is turned on, the above-described step D21 is performed in the subsequent processing.
The determination result of step 8 changes to "completed", and the above-described step D220
Skip to D224 and proceed to step D226,
After this, this routine ends. If the decision result in the step D216 is "N
In the processing after step D228 performed at the time of “o”,
Indicates whether 2 msec has elapsed since the falling edge of the clock signal
Is determined, and when the determination result is “No”, the
This routine ends as it is. On the other hand, 2msec from the fall
After elapse, the process proceeds to step D230 in FIG.
It is determined whether the start bit is "on" or not.
You. If the result of this determination is that the switch has not yet been turned on,
Terminates this routine as it is and executes the transmission process (sn
dint). On the other hand, the result of the determination in step D230 is described.
As a result, it is determined that the start bit is already “on”
And the process proceeds to step D232, where the level of the input port is
It is determined whether or not the output of the buffer “MSB” matches.
Separated. As a result of this determination, it is not determined that they match.
If so, the process proceeds to step D236, where the input count is
"1" is added to the value of
If it is determined that they do not match,
The mismatch flag is set to "1" in step D234.
Thereafter, step D236 is executed, and thereafter,
Quit Chin. [0283] Also, the step of "communication interrupt processing" (Fig. 153) is performed.
Transmission processing (sndint) executed in step D210
Is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.
That is, when the transmission process is started, step D240
Whether the rising edge of the clock pulse is stored
And if the result of this determination is “No”,
Then, this routine ends. On the other hand, if the determination result is “Ye
s ", the rising memory is stored in step D242.
It is set to “0” and during transmission in the next step D244.
It is determined whether or not it is. If the determination result is “No”
Sometimes, this routine is terminated as it is, and “Yes”
In step D246, the count value of the transmission counter
"1" is added to the data of FIG.
The value of the buffer "LSB" is output to the output port according to the flow of step 6.
After that, this routine is terminated. FIG. 158 shows the 1 msec interrupt processing (FIG. 139 to FIG. 139).
The safe stay executed in step D20 in FIG. 142)
This subroutine shows the subroutine of the task update process (stfsaf).
Program, and the safe port
If it is determined that the value is "0", the process proceeds to step D53 in FIG.
4 and if it is determined to be “1”, the process of FIG.
Proceed to step D554 to update the status.
You. FIG. 159 shows step D of the 1 msec interrupt processing.
22, the BRDY status update process (stf
(brd) is a program showing a subroutine.
Judge that BRDY port is "1" by program
Then, the process proceeds to step D172 in FIG. 151 described above.
If it is determined that the value is “0”, the process proceeds to step D162.
The status is updated at will. FIG. 160 shows a step D of the 1 msec interrupt processing.
24, the BRQ status update processing (stfb
rq) is a program showing a subroutine.
The BRQ port is determined to be "1" by the program
Then, the process proceeds to step D172 in FIG. 151 described above,
If it is determined that the value is "0", the process proceeds to step D162 in FIG.
And the status is updated. FIGS. 161 to 167 show 1 msec interrupt processing.
Ball lending interrupt executed in step D26 of (t0int)
Program showing subroutine of processing (brqint)
It is a flowchart. This subroutine starts
In step D302 of FIG. 144, the monitoring timer is updated.
(Newmr) will be described later (FIG. 183).
In the next step D304, the variable "brcseq"
Is performed according to the value of. That is, "brcse
When the value of “q” is “0”, “brq0st” processing (FIG.
162), and if it is “1”, the “brq1st” processing
(FIG. 163), when "2", "brq2st" processing
"(Q)", "brq3st" for "3"
Processing (FIG. 165), "brq4st" when "4"
Processing (FIG. 166), "brq5st" when "5"
Processing (FIG. 167) "is performed. First, when “brcseq” is “0”,
The “brq0st” process (FIG. 162) to be performed will be described.
You. In this process, first, in step D306, “BRD
It is determined whether or not the falling signal of the “Y signal” is stored.
If "NO", this routine is terminated as it is. one
On the other hand, if "falling memory exists", the process proceeds to step D308.
Proceed to “BRDY product rise / fall”, “BRQ
Each memory of “rising / falling of signal” is set to “0”.
In step D310, a 30 msec timer is set, and
In step D312, the actual timer setting is performed according to the flow shown in FIG. 138.
And "brcseq" at step D314.
Is added to the value of “1” to obtain a new “brcseq”,
This routine ends. When the value of “brcseq” is “1”,
When the ball lending interruption process is started,
Proceed to step D316 of “brq1st” in step 163,
Determines whether the level of "BRDY signal" is "1"
Then, in step D318, the falling edge of the BRQ signal is recorded.
It is determined whether there is any memory. Of step D316
As a result, the level of the “BRDY signal” is determined to be “1”.
In step D324, the process proceeds to "brcse
The value of q "is set to" 0 ", and this routine ends.
On the other hand, in step D316, the bell of the "BRDY signal"
It is set to "0" and the "BRQ signal" is set at step D318.
If the down memory is determined to be “1”, the step
"BRQ signal falling memory" is "OFF" at step D320.
(Reset to “0”) in step D322 in FIG.
“TOBRQE” used for discrimination is set to “1”.
Then, in step D324, the flag "brcse
This program ends after “q” is set to “0”.
You. Also, if the level of the “BRDY signal” is “0” and the “BRDY signal”
When the “Q signal fall storage” is “0”,
30msec timer set in D310 ends counting
It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step D326).
If 30 msec has not elapsed, this program
Exit the ram. On the other hand, when the above 30 msec has elapsed
Is set to “20 msec” in step D328,
Thereafter, the process returns to step D312 in FIG.
The setting of the timer is performed, and then “brcseq” is set.
The value is counted up by “1” (step D37)
4), end this routine. When the value of "brcseq" is "2"
In FIG. 164, the processing is changed to "brcs
eq2 ”, and in step D330, the“ BRDY signal
It is determined whether the “signal” level is “1” in step D332.
Whether the "BRQ signal falling storage" level is "1"
Is determined respectively. And the "BRDY signal" level
Is "1", the step D332 is skipped.
Then, the process proceeds to Step D334, and “BRQ signal falling record”
Is turned off (reset to “0”) and step D33
In step 6, the 10 msec timer is set, and the step in FIG.
Returning to D312, the processing is performed. Also, "BRDY
Signal level is "0" and "BRQ signal
When the "downlink storage" is "1", the above-described step D33
After D4 and D36 are executed, step D31 in FIG.
2 and the process is performed. On the other hand, step D
At 332, it is determined that “BRQ signal fall storage” is “0”.
When the timer is turned off, the timer is set in step D338.
It is determined whether or not 50 msec has elapsed.
If not (the determination result is “No”),
Then, this routine ends. Before 50msec above
The determination result of step D338 turns to "Yes".
163, and returns to step D332 in FIG.
Processing is performed. When the value of “brcseq” is “3”
The processing is performed by the branch in FIG.
Proceeding to 340, the "BRDY signal" level is "1"
It is determined whether or not it is. According to this determination, “0”
If this is the case, the routine ends as it is, and "1"
If so, the process proceeds to step D324 in FIG.
Returning to that process. When the value of "brcseq" is "4"
166, the process proceeds to step D342 in FIG.
It is determined whether or not "Signal falling memory" is "1".
You. If the result of this determination is "Yes", then step D3
Going to 44, "BRQ signal falling storage" is turned off ("0"
Is set in step D346, and is used for determination in FIG. 95 in step D346.
The value of “T3BRQ0” is set to “1”,
Thereafter, this routine ends. On the other hand, step D34
As a result of the determination of 2, the “BRQ signal falling storage” is “0”.
If so, the process proceeds to step D350 and further proceeds to “B
It is determined whether or not there is "RDY signal rising memory".
You. As a result of this determination, “BRDY signal rising storage”
When it is determined to be “off” (“0”),
Ends this routine and determines that it is "on" ("1")
If it is determined in step D352 that the "BRDY signal is
The "up memory" is turned "off" ("0"), and step D3
At 54, “T3OVER” used for the determination in FIG.
The value is set to "1" and then this program ends
You. Further, when the value of “brcseq” is “5”,
In this case, the processing in the branch in FIG.
t "(FIG. 167). First, step D3
In 56, whether or not “BRQ signal falling storage” is “1”
Is determined. It is determined to be "1" by this determination.
And the variable "brcseq" is set in step D358.
It is set to “2” and then the step of FIG.
Return to D334 and “BRQ signal falling storage” is off
(“0”), and a 10 msec timer is set in step D336.
Ima is set, and thereafter, step D312 in FIG.
To set the timer and "brcseq" in step D314.
After “1” is added to the value of “1”, this routine ends.
On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the step D356, the "BRQ signal
If “falling memory” is “0”, the following steps
Whether the “BRDY signal” level is “1” in D360
Is determined, and if it is determined to be "1",
The process returns to step D324 of 163, and the process is performed.
You. In step D360, the "BRDY signal" level
If it is determined to be “0”, in the next step D362
It is not determined whether 250 msec has elapsed since the timer was set.
If it is determined that 250 msec has not yet passed,
This routine ends as it is. After 250msec
If it is determined that the time has passed, in step D364,
"T4BRQN" used for determination of 95 is set to "1".
The error occurrence during the T4 period (FIG. 27) is stored.
163, and then return to step D324 in FIG.
The value of “brcseq” is returned to “0”, and then
To end the routine. FIG. 168 shows the aforementioned 1 msec interrupt processing (FIG. 1).
39 to 142), the “discharge” executed in step D28
Subroutine of "ballless monitoring process (chkosn)"
4 is a program flowchart. This subroutine
Is started, in step D400, the discharge sensor
It is determined whether or not the “present” state is detected.
If the result is "Yes", an error
The flag “OUTNBL” for storing is reset to “0”.
And the routine ends. On the other hand,
If “No”, proceed to step D402 to make a ballless shape
It is determined whether the state has passed 50 msec.
As long as it is o ", this routine is terminated and 5
When 0 mse has elapsed (“Yes” in step D402)
To step D404, and the ball of the discharge sensor
Flag “OUTNBL” to store
It is set to “1”, and then this routine ends. When
At this time, the determination in step D400 is, specifically,
This is performed according to the flow of FIG. In this flow,
First, one sensor detects the presence of a ball continuously for 40 msec.
(Step H26), then the discharge 2 sensor
Has detected the presence of a ball continuously for 40 msec (step
H28) was determined, and it was determined that there was any step.
Sometimes, the process proceeds to step D406 in FIG.
If it is determined that there is no ball, proceed to step D402.
No. FIG. 170 shows a 1 msec interrupt processing (toni
"Monitoring process without ball movement" executed in step D30 of t)
A program that shows the subroutine of "R" (chkonm)
It is a flowchart. This subroutine starts
First, in step D410, the most important item related to the "discharge 1 sensor" is set.
The new information is set to "CY", and in the next step D412
The “ball movement absence determination process” (chkons) is performed, and
Further information on "Emission 2 sensor" in step D414
Is set to “CY”, and in step D416,
The “ball movement absence determination process” is performed, and then
Exit the routine. By the way, steps D412, D41
6 "ball movement absence determination process" (chkon
s) is performed according to the program in FIG. That is,
When this program starts, “D” is entered in step D418.
It is determined whether it is "error" or "error".
When the determination is made, the program ends. one
On the other hand, if it is determined that the
Proceeding to step D420, it is determined whether or not "error monitoring"
Is done. When not being monitored, the program
Is completed, and if "error monitoring" is in progress,
"CY" indicates whether or not the ball is in the "ball present state" in D422.
It is determined based on the guesswork. As a result of this determination, “ball
If not, the process proceeds to step D424.
Advance, 200msec timer setting (sxt200)
The program is performed according to the flow of 12.
finish. In step D422, it is determined that "there is a ball".
If so, proceed to step D426, at which point
The timer being updated (newmr) has been updated.
Then, it is determined whether the timer has finished counting.
Will be As a result, when it is determined that counting is in progress,
Exit this program as it is, and determine that the count is over.
If it is, go to step D430 and
It is determined whether or not “medium”.
Is "No", "discharging" in step D432
The flag “O” is stored in order to store that there is no ball movement (error).
UTIVMV ”is set to“ 1 ”.
Exit the ram. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step D430 is
If “Yes”, there is no ball movement “without ball”
(Error) is stored in the flag “RMVNMV”.
It will be set to “1” and then this program will be terminated
Swelling. FIGS. 172 and 173 illustrate the above-described 1 msec.
In step D32 of the interrupt processing (FIGS. 139 to 142),
Subroutine of "prize ball signal processing" (newssg)
It is a program flowchart which shows a chin. This sub
When the routine is started, “Dr.
312 update (newmr) of the “timer” is described later with reference to FIG.
This is performed according to the flow of 83, and the next step D452
It is determined whether the timer has finished counting.
You. As a result of this determination, it is determined that the processing has not been completed yet.
In some cases, this routine ends. On the other hand,
When it is determined that the counting is finished, the process proceeds to step D454.
Then, the "prize ball signal" is turned "off" and then the step
Was the prize ball signal “OFF” in the previous loop in D456
It is determined whether or not it is. By this judgment in the previous loop
If it is determined to be "ON", the process proceeds to step D described later.
Skip to step 468, and then end this routine.
You. Also, according to the above determination, the prize ball signal is set to “O” in the previous loop.
Otherwise, the process proceeds to step D458.
It is determined whether there is a request for the “prize ball signal” (ON) or not.
It is. As a result of this determination, "requested (on)" is determined.
In some cases, the process skips to step D464 described below and
No request (ON) ", step D4
At 60, it is determined whether or not the number of award balls is "10" or more.
It is. When the result of this determination is “No”, the book
When the routine ends and “Yes” (10 or more)
The value obtained by subtracting “10” from the “number of prize balls” is a new “prize ball”.
Number ”and proceed to step D464 (FIG. 173).
No. In step D464, the award ball signal request is turned off.
Then, in the next Step D466, the “prize ball signal” is turned “ON”.
After that, in step D468, the 100 msec timer is
Starting (sxt100) is performed according to the flow of FIG.
After that, this routine ends. FIG. 174 shows the above-described 1 msec interrupt processing (FIG.
139 to FIG. 142) executed in step D34.
The subroutine of "Sphere signal processing" (newbsg)
It is a program flowchart. This subroutine opens
When started, in step D470, “Tie for ball lending signal
The update (newmr) of "" is a flow of FIG. 183 described later.
And then the timer expires
A determination is made as to whether or not it has occurred. As a result of this determination, Thailand is still
If it is determined that the
Terminates this routine and determines that the timer has expired
Then, the process proceeds to Step D474, where "ball lending signal"
Is turned off, and in step D476, in the previous loop
It is determined whether the “ball lending signal” is “on” or not.
You. As a result of this determination, it was determined that the
Skip the following steps D478 to D482.
17 and FIG. 17 and FIG.
3) Go to step D468 in “) and
After the start of the routine, the routine ends. one
On the other hand, according to the determination in step D476, the
When it is determined that the “lending signal” is “off”,
Whether there is “ball lending signal request” in step D478 (ON)
Is determined. As a result of this determination, “No ball lending signal request
(Off), the
Quits, and on the other hand, is determined to be "Requested (On)"
The "ball lending signal request" in step D480
Reset to "None (off)", then the ball lending signal
“ON” (step D482, then
The process moves to step D468 of “prize ball signal processing” and
After starting the 0 msec timer, this routine ends. FIG. 175 shows the above-described 1 msec interrupt processing (FIG.
139 to 142) performed in step D56.
Shows subroutine of "Electrification removal monitoring process" (stfrms)
4 is a program flowchart. This subroutine
Is started, the level of the “port” is checked in step D500.
It is determined whether or not the level is “1”.
In some cases, the process proceeds to step D502, in which
Value “rmscnt” is set to “−10”.
Quit Chin. In step D500, it is determined that the value is "1".
If interrupted, proceed to step D504 to count
Whether the value of “rmscnt” is −1 (“rmsnt”
cnt + 1 ”is“ 0 ”or not), and“ − ”
If it is not "1", this routine is terminated.
I do. On the other hand, it is determined that the count value has become “−1”.
Error occurs in step D506,
-The value of the flag "RMSOFF" is
Set to “1” and then terminate this routine.
It has become. FIGS. 176 to 180 show the state where the ball is removed and the end is odd.
Status, overflow status, firing stop status, connection confirmation
Update status of each input port of status signal
Is a subroutine for performing these subroutines.
The status of the port is updated by the
183, any status of the status update program
It is determined whether to start from a loop. More specifically,
The status update of the port input is shown in FIGS. 181 and 182.
The type of signal input to the port and the port
Depending on whether the input is "1" or "0".
The processing is started from a certain step. An example
For example, update the status of the port without the ball (step in FIG. 141).
176 is performed, as shown in FIG.
First, in step D520, the ball removal port is set to "1".
The status is updated if it is "1".
The new is started from step D532 in FIG. Immediately
In step D532, the value of “xa” is changed to “−100 /
8 ”, and then in step D540, the
Whether the latest information (new) of the stored value of the packet is “1”
Is determined. When it is set to “0” in this determination (this time
When the port changes from “0” to “1” in a loop)
In step D542, the value of “new” is set to “1”.
After the counter is set, this routine ends.
You. On the other hand, if the value of “new” is already “1”,
In step D544, the judgment level “LVL”
Is "1". By this determination
If it is determined that “LVL” is “0”, then step D
At 544, the value of “LVL” (or the value of “EVU”) is
183 is set to the accumulator “A” and the step of FIG. 183 is performed.
Proceed to D574. Judge that "LVL" is already "1"
Then, this routine is terminated. Of FIG. 183
In step D574, the value of the counter is updated by "1",
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter has become “0”.
Another is done. Then, the result of this determination is “No”
At this point, the routine ends. After a predetermined time
The determination in step D576 changes to "Yes".
And the value of “A” are set to “status” (step D).
578) Then, this routine ends. Meanwhile, without ball
When the port is “0” (Step D520 in FIG. 176 is
In “0”), the process proceeds to step D552 in FIG. 182.
The value of “xa” is set to “−100/8”, and then
In step D558, the latest stored port
Is determined whether or not the value (new) is “1”. So
Is determined to be "1" (in this loop
When “1” is changed to “0”), step D560
Sets the value of “new” to “0” and sets the counter.
After the setting is performed, this routine ends. On the other hand, "ne
If the value of “w” is already “0”,
In decision D562, the judgment level “LVL” is “1”.
Is determined. By this determination, “LVL”
If it is determined that the value is “0”, the routine ends.
When it is determined that the value is “1”, the process proceeds to step D564.
And the value of “LVL” becomes “0” and the value of “EVU” becomes “1”.
, And then, after step D574 in FIG. 183.
Processing, and terminates this routine.
You. Of the other ports, the status of the odd port
The status update (stfhnp) is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 181 when the “port” is “1”,
In step D530, the value of “xa” is set to “−199”.
After that, the above-described procedure after step D540 is performed.
Therefore, the status update is performed while the "port"
Is “0”, at step D550 in FIG.
The value of “xa” is set to “−2000/8”
Thereafter, according to the procedure from step D558 described above,
A status update is performed. [0302] If the overflow sensor is connected to the
Update of status of bar flow port (stfovf)
, As shown in FIG. 178, the “port” is
When it is “1”, in step D538 of FIG.
The value of “xa” is set to “−2000/8”
Thereafter, the procedure is performed in accordance with the procedure from step D540 described above.
Titus update is performed, while “Port” is “0”
In step D552 in FIG. 182, the value of “xa”
Is set to “−100/8” and then the aforementioned steps
According to the procedure from step D558, the status update
Done. Also, the status of the firing stop port is updated (s
Regarding tfhsh, as shown in FIG.
181 is "1", step D538 in FIG.
Sets the value of “xa” to “−2000/8”.
After that, follow the procedure from step D540 described above.
Status update is performed, while “Port” is “0”.
Sometimes, in step D552 of FIG. 182, “xa”
The value is set to "-100/8" and then the
Update the status according to the procedure after D558
Is performed. Further, the status of the connection confirmation port is updated.
Regarding (stfchk), as shown in FIG.
When the “port” is “1”, step D in FIG.
At 538, the value of “xa” is set to “−2000/8”.
After that, follow the procedure from step D540 described above.
Status is updated while the “port” is
When it is “0”, in step D552 of FIG.
The value of “xa” is set to “−100/8”, and then
In accordance with the procedure after step D558 described above,
Status update is performed. Also, the above-mentioned safe status update processing
(Figure 158)
The status update (stfsaf) of the
181 is "1", the step D534 in FIG.
The value of “xa” is set to “−10” at
According to the procedure after step D540 described above,
Update is performed while the “port” is “0”
Is the value of “xa” at step D554 in FIG.
It is set to “−10”, and thereafter, the above-described step D55
The status is updated according to the procedure after 8
It has become. By the way, the above-described 1 msec interrupt processing (FIG. 1)
Steps D36, D40, D52, etc. of FIGS.
The timer update process (newmr) executed in
183 is executed according to the program shown in FIG. Immediately
When the timer update process (newmr) starts,
In step D570 of FIG. 183, the type of the timer (2 mse
c, 4 msec, 8 msec, 10 msec)
Is set to accumulator “A” and the next step
Count corresponding to the above "status" in D572
Whether the value stored in the area “timrdy” is “1”
It is determined whether or not it is. According to this determination, it is determined to be “1”.
Then, steps D574 to D578 are skipped and the book
The routine (“newmr” processing) ends. on the other hand,
It is assumed that the value of the count area “timrdy” is “0”.
When the determination is made, the above-described step D574
"1" is added to the value of the counter at
In step D576, it is determined whether or not the count value has become “0”.
When the count value becomes “0”,
The value of the murator “A” is set to “Status” and the
Thereafter, the "newmr" process is terminated. FIG. 184 shows the above-described 1 msec interrupt processing (FIG.
139 to 142) performed in step D77.
The subroutine of "monitor monitoring process" (chksfs) is shown.
It is a program flowchart. This subroutine
When started, the safe monitoring is being performed in step D580.
Is determined. When the result of this determination is “No”
In this case, this routine ends as it is, and the determination result is “Ye
s ", the discharge 1 solenoid is set in step D582.
Is turned on, it is determined in step D584
Whether the exhaust 2 solenoid is energized (on)
Each is determined. Emission 1,2 Solenoi by the above two discrimination
If both of the commands are off, at step D588
After the 100 msec counter is set,
finish. On the other hand, in the above-mentioned steps D582 and D584,
Separately determines that either solenoid is on
Then, at step D586, the safe solenoid
Is turned on. At this point Safeso
If the solenoid is on, go to the step
In D588, the 100 msec timer is set.
Thereafter, this routine ends. Step D586
The safe solenoid is already off at this point
If it is determined that is
100 msec is counted by the counter set above
It is determined whether it has been performed. When the safe solenoid is off
If 100 msec has not yet passed since then,
When this routine ends and 100 msec has elapsed
At this point, the flag SANFBL indicating the safe ball missing abnormality is
It is set to “1” (step D592), and thereafter,
Exit the routine. FIG. 185 shows the above-described 1 msec interrupt processing (FIG.
139 to 142) “half” executed in step D78.
The subroutine of "End ball absence monitoring process" (chkhnp)
It is a program flowchart shown. This subroutine
When the start is started, in step D600, the
It is determined whether or not the input level of is “1” (there is a ball).
It is. By this determination, it is determined that "there is a ball"
In step D602, an error is detected with an odd sensor ball.
The value of the flag “HNPNBL” is reset to “0”.
Set and end this routine. Also, according to the above determination
If it is determined that there is no ball, step D60
In order to store the occurrence of the error in the flag "H"
NPNBL "is set to" 1 "and this routine ends.
You. FIG. 186 shows the 1 msec interrupt processing (t0i).
nt) “Overflow” executed in step D80
A professional showing the subroutine of "monitoring process" (chkovf)
It is a gram flowchart. This subroutine starts
Then, in step D606, an overflow sensor
It is determined whether the input level is “1” (ON).
It is. As a result of this determination, it is determined that the state is “off”.
A flag to store the occurrence of overflow
“OVRFLW” is reset to “0” (step D
608) Then, this routine ends. Meanwhile, discrimination
As a result, if it is determined that the
Should remember that an overflow has occurred in
The flag "OVRFLW" is set to "1" and the next
At step D612, the launch of the game ball is stopped, and thereafter,
This routine ends. FIG. 187 shows the 1 msec interrupt processing (t0i).
nt), the “launch stop monitoring process” executed in step D82.
A program showing the subroutine of "chksh"
It is a flowchart. This subroutine starts
And the firing stop NO is “ON” in step D614
Is determined. As a result of this determination, the firing stop NO
Remember to stop firing when determined to be “off”
"HSHSTP" to reset to "0"
(Step D616), and then the present routine is terminated.
I do. On the other hand, as a result of the determination, the firing stop NO is “ON”.
If it is determined that the firing is stopped in step D618
The flag “HSHSTP” is set to store the status
It is set to “1” and in step D620,
The firing is stopped, and then this routine ends. FIG. 188 shows the 1 msec interrupt processing (t0i).
nt) “connection confirmation monitoring process executed in step D84
A program showing the subroutine of "R" (chkchk)
It is a flowchart. This subroutine starts
And the connection level is "1" (present) in step D622.
Is determined, that is, whether the connection status is normal.
It is. By this determination, the level indicates “connected”
The connection status,
Is reset to “0” (the flag “BBNCON”).
(Step D624) After that, this routine ends. one
On the other hand, according to the above determination, the connection status is abnormal (no connection).
When it is determined that “BB not
The flag "BBNCO" is stored to store the occurrence of "connection error".
N ”is set to“ 1 ”, and at step D628,
The firing is stopped, and then this routine ends. FIG. 189 is a block diagram showing one of the data shown in FIGS.
Executed in step D86 of the msec interrupt processing (t0int)
Sub-blue of "launch release processing" (chkchs)
It is a program flowchart which shows a chin. This sub
When the routine is started, it is over at step D630.
It is determined whether or not the flow sensor is “ON”.
Whether or not firing is stopped (ON) in step D632
Is BB connection (ON) in step D634.
Are sequentially determined. And these three discriminations
If any one of them is “ON”, the main
Exit, while all three results are “off”
Is reached in step D636.
Row monitoring processing (FIG. 186), firing stop monitoring processing (FIG. 18)
7), the firing stop performed in the connection confirmation monitoring process (FIG. 188)
So that the stop is released (off) and this routine ends.
Has become. Next, the aforementioned main routine (FIG. 77)
Is executed every 31.3 msec during the execution of
Details of 3 msec interrupt processing (FIG. 79)
This will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. FIGS. 190 and 191 show “31.3 msec.
Flow chart showing the program for "
It is a chart. This 31.3 msec interrupt processing (errin
When t) is started, first, step E02 in FIG.
Then, "Watchdog" is set to "1" and the step
“Register save” is performed in E04, and the next step E
In accordance with the flowchart of FIG.
A permission process (ieenabl) "is performed, and a step E08 is executed.
According to the flowchart of FIG.
The “normal monitoring process” (chkram) is performed.
In E10, "1" is added to the value of "blink timer".
In step E12, the status of "error"
Initialization is performed, and at step E14, the "lamp lighting point"
Erasure information ”is registered in“ DE ”and“ error information ”is registered in
Is set to “HL” and the interrupt permit is issued in step E16.
After the state is turned "off" (impossible), the judgment in step E18 is made.
Do another. At this step E18, a predetermined
By setting a flag in the storage area (4 bits)
Determine if an error has occurred in the stored data
When it is determined that there is an "error", step E
Error status update processing described later in FIG.
(Newerr), and then proceed to step E22.
If it is determined that there is no error, the above step E
Skip to step 20 and proceed to step E22. Steps
At E22, the interrupt permission state is turned on (enabled) again, and
In the next step E24, all error buffers provided in the RAM are set.
It is determined whether or not the check of the cut has been completed. This size
Checking of all error bits has not been completed yet.
If it is determined that the above-mentioned steps E16 to E22
Is repeatedly executed, and the error check is completed.
At this point, the processing after step E26 in FIG.
move on. In step E26, the error check
Based on the results, determine whether an “error” has occurred.
When another is performed and “No error” is detected,
When it is determined that there is an "error" in the processing after step E28
Goes to the processing after step E42.
That is, when there is no error, the game board is set at step E28.
The completion lamp provided in is turned off, and then the
The error set in the ball discharge device body in the step E30 (Fig. 9)
The "Dp lamp" 792 of the display 790 is turned off,
Thereafter, at step E32, the 7-segment of the error display 790 is displayed.
Whether the LED installed on the display unit 791 is lit or not
Is determined. Lighting is being performed according to the determination in step E32.
If it is determined to be (ON), at step E34 LE
The fact that D is set to “OFF” (display stop) is stored in “xa”.
Then, the process proceeds to step E38, while the light is turned off (e
If it is determined to be (f), a 7-segment table
Data “LED” for displaying “0” on the display unit 791
0 '"is stored in" xa "and then the step E
Proceed to 38. In this step E38, the respective display
The value of each “xa” is set to “LED Po
And the register is restored in the next step E40.
Is performed, and then this routine ends. Also, according to the determination in the step E26,
If it is determined that there is an error, step E42
"LED code" indicating each error content
Set to “xa” and complete lamp at next step E44
Is already blinking. This judgment result
Is "Yes", further at step E46
At the time, the completion lamp is “display processing” (ON timing)
It is determined whether or not
In step E50, the completion lamp is turned off and
Time, the completion lamp is
Lighting is performed, and then the process proceeds to step E54. on the other hand,
The completion lamp is blinking according to the determination in step E44.
If it is determined that there is no such event, the completion
It is determined whether or not the lamp is “ON” (during display processing).
You. By this determination, the completion lamp is determined to be “ON”.
If it is, the process goes to step E52 and the completion lamp
Lamp is turned on and the complete lamp is not "on"
If so, proceed to step E50 to turn off the completion lamp.
Is performed, and then the process proceeds to step E54. Step E
At 54, the Dp display section 792 of the error display 790 is displayed.
It is determined whether or not display processing is in progress.
If it is determined, "Dp" is displayed in step E56.
If it is determined that the display process is not in progress,
"Dp" is turned off in E58, and then in step E6
Go to 0. In this step E60, a plurality of “errors”
-”Has occurred repeatedly (duplication error described later)
The flag is set to "1" (on)), and the next
In step E62, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to turn on the LED.
Is determined. By the above two determinations, an error
Overlapping (the determination result of step D60 is “Yes”), and
The timing for turning on the LED of the 7-segment display section 791
Is not performed (the determination result of step D62 is “N
o ") indicates" LED off "in step E64.
Control value is set in the resist “xa”,
After the execution of steps E38 and E40,
To end. On the other hand, at other times,
Steps E38 and E40 are executed.
Is to end. FIG. 192 shows the above-mentioned 31.3 msec interrupt processing.
(Error) executed in step E20 of “error”
-Status update processing (newerr) program
It is a flowchart which shows. When this program starts
When the lighting information is registered in step E102,
“A” is set, and blinking information is registered in step E104.
It is set to “x” in the strike. In the next step E106
Indicates whether or not “lighting-on” (lighting processing is in progress).
When "lit", the lighting flag is set in step E108.
The lag is turned “on” and then the process proceeds to step E110.
On the other hand, when "no lighting" is selected, the step E10
Skip to step E110 and proceed to step E110. Next step
In step E110, is “blinking present” (blinking process in progress)
It is determined whether or not there is blinking, and if "blinking", step E1
In step 12, the blinking flag is turned on, and thereafter, step E
Go to step 114, on the other hand,
Skip step E112 and proceed to step E114.
No. At Step E114, the error display code
Extraction is performed, and an error has already been detected in the next step E116.
It is determined whether or not it has occurred. By this judgment
If it is determined that no error has occurred,
The “error flag” is turned “on” at step E118, and the next
"LED display code" is registered in step E120
Is set to “BC” at step E122.
Whether one error has occurred in the constant area (4 bits), or
It is determined whether two or more have occurred. By this determination, d
If it is determined that two or more errors have occurred,
“Duplicate error flag” is set to “1” in step E124
Then, the program is terminated. Meanwhile, the error
If the number is one, the step E124 is skipped.
Then, this routine ends. Also, according to the determination in the step E116,
It is determined that an error has already occurred by the last loop
The other error has occurred this time at step E126.
"Duplicate error flag" is "1" to memorize the occurrence
(ON), and in the next step E128, “Dp”
It is determined whether or not the display process is being performed. This
Determines that “Dp” is already displayed
If it is, the error display section is displayed at step E130.
“Dp” to “ON” and then terminate the program
Complete. On the other hand, it is determined that “Dp” display processing is not being performed.
Sometimes, step E130 is skipped and the program
The program ends. As described in detail above, the game of the present embodiment
In the machine, when the prize is won in the starting winning opening 8, 6, 6 prizes
It is said that "five discharges" of the ball were performed, and the big winning opening 52 was won.
In the event of "15 discharge", other general winning openings
(For example, winning prize openings 7, 7, 8, 8, 13)
Is set to perform "10 discharges".
The game ball that has won the starting winning opening is the starting winning detector SW1.
Game ball detected by SW3 and winning the big winning opening
Ten count detector SW5, SW6, continuous winning detector S
W4, these detection results (each winning
(The number of winnings in the mouth) is stored in the accessory control device 600.
It has become. These memories are stored in the variable winning device 50.
Used to control the operation of the
To easily control the emission of prize balls of different numbers (special
Can be performed without newly providing a detector). And the sphere
A data request signal is sent from the emission control device 700.
When the accessory control device 600 receives the signal,
(Prize ball data signal) to the ball discharge control device 700,
The discharge of prize balls with different numbers of wins is related to the actual winning order.
Instead, it can be performed appropriately. Character control device 600
Of prize ball data sent to ball discharge control device 700
The order is determined on the accessory control device 600 side.
ing. In this case, as described above, "15 discharge"
Winning ball by standing and letting "5 discharge"
The winning balls stored in the processing unit 810 are efficiently collected on the gutter side.
Can be released, and within the winning ball processing device 810.
Overflow of winning balls does not occur. In this embodiment, the game board 3 is provided with
All three starting winning openings 8, 6, and 6 are "5 discharge"
The winning prize opening that is the easiest to win (for example, prize opening)
8) only "5 discharges" and other starting winning ports 6,6
It may be “15 discharges” or “10 discharges”. In this embodiment, the number of detectors can be reduced.
Used to control the operation of accessories.
Winning prize openings 8, 6, 6 and grand prize opening 52
The signals from the ball detectors SW1 to SW6 are used to discharge prize balls.
It is also applied to
Winning ball detectors are also installed at general winning openings (for example, 7, 9, 13).
Alternatively, it may be used for emission control of a prize ball. All in this way
If a detector is installed at the winning opening of
Out "," Discharge 10 "," Discharge 15 "
Fine-tune the order of ejection to match the number of balls obtained.
Can be. In the present embodiment, the number of acquired balls is “5”.
3 putters of "discharge 10", "discharge 10" and "discharge 15"
Game machine is applied to the game but the number of acquired balls is four
The present invention is also applicable to gaming machines separated as described above. [0326] According to the first aspect of the present invention, a game machine
The ball discharge control device and the ball rental machine can transmit and receive each other.
It is controlled by a ball lending machine and is used for ball lending.
Lending switch, return the inserted card
Return switch to perform, to display the balance of the card
Indicates that the frequency indicator and lending switch can be operated.
Lending possible indicator is provided on the front of the gaming machine
Therefore, it is easy to operate the rental switch and return switch
In particular, the frequency indicator and the rentable indicator are easy to see. Ma
Also, the remaining card inserted based on the operation of the lending switch
When making a conversion request to convert from high to a given number of rental balls,
A ball lending signal from the ball lending machine to the ball discharge control deviceButSubmit
Be doneAt the same time, a predetermined number of
Signal requestButTransmitted, by the ball discharge control device,The sphere
Lending signal, the predetermined number request signal, and a predetermined number of lending
A predetermined number discharge completion signal indicating that the discharge of the ball has been completed is
Sent and received via photo coupler, supplied from the ball rental machine
Power supply is monitored via a photocoupler.
Therefore, the connection state of the photocoupler corresponding to each of the signals is
It is determined whether the ball lending machine can be transmitted and received,Sending and receiving
If not connected in a communicable state, the launching device
Will be firedSo a cash-type ball rental machine next to a gaming machine
Game provided by this cash-type ball rental machine
Can be prevented, and the spread of prepaid cards can be promoted.one
On the other hand, if connected so that transmission and reception are possible, the ball
Subject to the input of the ball rental signal transmitted from the rental machine
The input of the fixed number request signal is received, and
The control for discharging the lending ball is performed, and the discharging of the predetermined number of lending balls is performed.
When the discharge is completed, the predetermined number discharge completion signal is output to the ball.
Sent to rental machineSo it is possible to discharge the ball lending reliably
it can. Also, on the back of the gaming machine, connect to the ball rental machine
An interface board is provided, and the interface
The first connector that connects the wiring from the ball rental machine to the
And a second connector for connecting wiring from the ball discharge control device.
Kuta, the lending switch, return switch, frequency indicator
And a ball rental operation unit equipped with a lendable indicator Distribution
A third connector for connecting a wire, the photocoupler,
Is arrangedSo, the ball rental connected to the third connector
Ball rental machine and ball rental operation unit simply by pulling out the connector from the operation unit
Easily disconnect the wiring connection with the
And the wiring of the ball discharge control device from the second connector
By simply disconnecting the connector, the connection between the gaming machine and the ball discharge control device
Easily disconnect the wire connection and remove the ball discharge control device.
As a result, maintainability and assemblability are improved.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an installed state of a gaming machine 100 and a ball rental machine 200 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a configuration example of the gaming machine 100. 3 is a front view of the ball lending machine 200. FIG. FIG. 4 is a ball lending operation unit 2 provided on a supply tray 24 of the gaming machine.
It is explanatory drawing which expanded and showed 50. FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view showing only the game board 3 of FIG. 2; FIG. 6 shows a variable winning device 5 installed substantially at the center of the game board 3.
FIG. FIG. 7 shows a main body frame 50 that forms the outer periphery of the variable winning device 50.
It is a perspective view which shows the doll member 55 provided in the center part of A. FIG. 8 is a rear view showing the configuration of the rear side of the game board 3 in which the flow paths of the game balls that have won the various winning ports formed in the game area 4 are formed. FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the rear surfaces of the gaming machine 100 and the ball lending machine 200. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state where a ball discharging unit 320 and a ball removing unit 330 constituting the ball discharging device 300 are installed on a back mechanism board. 11 is a perspective view showing an interface board 860 provided immediately below the ball ejection control device 700 of the back mechanism board 800. FIG. FIG. 12 is a front view showing a probability mode setting unit 680 provided in the accessory control device 600 of the back mechanism panel 800. FIG. 13 is a sectional view showing the internal configuration of the winning ball processing device 810. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a storage tank 820 installed on the back surface of the gaming machine 100. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a supply sensor 822. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of detection by a detection unit of a supply sensor 822. FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view for explaining a configuration of a guide gutter 830 (830A, 830B) for communicating the storage tank 820 with the ball discharge device 300. FIG. 18 shows two pressure reducing passages 311 of the pressure reducing unit 310.
13A is a main part sectional view showing a state of the odd sensor 315 when a ball is present in A and 311B. FIG. FIG. 19 shows two pressure reducing passages 311 of the pressure reducing unit 310.
13A is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a state of the odd sensor 315 when there is no ball in A and 311B. FIG. 20 is a front view showing an internal configuration of a ball discharging unit 320 included in the ball discharging device 300. FIG. 21 is a front view showing a state in which a switching gate inside the ball removing unit 330 of the ball discharging device 300 is switched so as to allow the ball flow path 340C to communicate with the ball discharge gutter 331. FIG. 22 is a front view showing a state in which a switching gate inside the ball removing unit 330 is switched so that the ball channel 340C communicates with the ball removing gutter 332; 23 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the accessory control device 600. FIG. FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a ball discharge control device 700. FIG. 25: Ball discharge control device 700 and accessory control device 600
6 is a timing chart for explaining the exchange of signals with the control unit. FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the ball lending control device 1200. FIG. 27 shows a ball lending control device 1200 and a ball discharge control device 70.
6 is a timing chart for explaining exchange of a signal with 0. FIG. 28 shows the accessory control device 600 and the ball discharge control device 70.
FIG. 9 is a control block diagram schematically illustrating a prize ball discharge control by 0. FIG. 29 is a general flowchart illustrating an outline of the accessory control process by the accessory control device 600. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a “PRGTOP” process which is the first half of Phase 1 of the accessory control process. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a “RANDOO” process that forms the second half of Phase 1; FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an “OUTPRC” process. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a phase 2 process. FIG. 34: Input processing “KZKI” of continuous winning detector SW4
Fig. 35 is a flowchart of an input process "TKZINP" of the start winning detectors SW1 to SW3. Fig. 36 is a flowchart showing a no-count illegal release process "NCSUB". Fig. 38 is a flowchart showing a random number storage update process "TKZGET" Fig. 38 is a flowchart showing a three-system input number update process "SV2IN" Fig. 39 is a flowchart showing a phase 3 process. 41 is a flowchart showing an unauthorized process "BLOCK 1" in phase 3. Fig. 41 is a special figure game process "BLOCK 1" in phase 3.
42 is a flowchart showing “2.” FIG. 42 is a block branch process “BRAN” of BLOCK2.
43 is a flowchart showing “CH”. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating a normal operation process “STEP1” of BLOCK2.
44 is a flowchart showing a sound output setting process “SNDSET” performed in “STEP 10.” FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a control number switching process “SEQCHG” performed in “STEP 10.” Fig. 46 is a flowchart showing an automatic stop time end monitoring process "STEP 11" of BLOCK 2. Fig. 47 is a first symbol stop monitoring process "S" of BLOCK 2.
48 is a flowchart showing “STEP12”. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing stop monitoring and reach determination processing “STEP13” of the second symbol of BLOCK2. FIG. 49 is a determination processing “STE” of the stop result of BLOCK2.
50 is a flowchart showing “P14, STEP15”. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing end monitoring processing “STEP17” of the fanfare operation of BLOCK2, and end monitoring processing “STEP18” of the latter half of the interval operation. Big hit operation processing "S
STEP19 ”, big hit operation processing after continuation“ STEP1A ”
It is a flowchart which shows. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a process of monitoring the end of the validity period of BLOCK2 “S
STEP1B ", monitoring process in the first half of the interval" STEP1B "
FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing “1C”. FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating a loss operation process “STEP1” of BLOCK2.
D ”, big hit end operation end monitoring process“ STEP 16 ”
It is a flowchart which shows. FIG. 54: “STEP10” to “STEP1D” by branch processing performed according to the step number of BLOCK2
3 is a flowchart showing the flow of the processing of FIG. FIG. 55: Excitation processing “B” for solenoids A and B in phase 3
56 is a flowchart showing “LOCK3”. FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing decoration switching processing “UPDATE” executed in BLOCK3, BLOCK4, etc. FIG. 57 is a lamp / LED control processing “BL” in phase 3
Fig. 58 is a flowchart of the "PHASE4" process that forms the first half of Phase 4. Fig. 59 is a flowchart of the "SNDSEL process" that forms the middle stage of Phase 4. It is a flowchart of the "SNDPRC process" which forms the latter half of No. 4. Fig. 61: SV process "SEN0" executed in phase 1
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a data recognition process “RCV300” executed when the control clock is “0” in the SV process. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a data fetch process “RCV200” executed when the control clock is “3” in the SV process. FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing a probability setting display process “PSET” executed in phase 1; FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing a set probability reading process “PSETP0” executed when the “step” number is “0” in the PSET process. FIG. 66: SW-X off monitoring process “PSTEP” executed when the “step” number is “1” in the PSET process
FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a 5-second end monitoring process “PSETP2” executed when the “step” number is “2” in the PSET process. FIG. 68: Setting data writing processing “PSETP3” executed when the “step” number is “3” in the PSET processing
It is a flowchart which shows. FIG. 69: Write data confirmation processing “PSETP” executed when the “step” number is “4” in the PSET processing
70 is a flowchart showing “4”. FIG. 70: SW-X input monitoring processing “PSETP” executed when the “step” number is “5” in the PSET processing
FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing “5R.” FIG. 71 is an EEPROM data reading process “ROMR” executed in the PSETP0 process, the PSETP4 process, and the like.
It is a flowchart which shows. FIG. 72 shows an EEPROM write process “EEPOUT” executed in the PSETP2 process, the PSETP3 process and the like.
It is a flowchart which shows. FIG. 73: SW input processing “SW executed in phase 1”
Fig. 74 is a flowchart showing "RSUB". Fig. 74 is a special symbol update determination decision process "JUDG11" executed in phase 1 and "STEP" in phase 3;
10-STEP1D "etc. symbol determination processing" JU
FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing “DG10”. FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing a power failure monitoring process “FALSUB” executed in phase 2. FIG. 76 is a STEP of BLOCK 2 process (phase 3).
Stop symbol capture processing “FETCH” executed in 11 processing
It is a flowchart which shows. FIG. 77 is a general flowchart showing main processing of ball discharge control by the ball discharge control device 700. FIG. 78 is a general flowchart showing a first interruption process performed every 1 msec in the ball ejection control by the ball ejection control process 700. FIG. 79 is a general flowchart showing a second interruption process performed every 31.3 msec in the ball ejection control by the ball ejection control process 700. FIG. 80 is a detail flowchart showing control contents in the first half of initialization processing “init1”; FIG. 81 is a detail flowchart showing the control contents of the middle stage of the initialization processing “init1”. FIG. 82 is a detail flowchart showing the control contents of the latter half of the initialization processing “init1”. FIG. 83: BR executed in initialization processing “init1”
It is a flowchart which shows the program of Q, BRDY monitoring processing "chkts0". FIG. 84 is a flowchart of a reset wait process “waitrs” executed in the initialization process “init1”. FIG. 85 is a flow chart showing a solenoid-off process “soloff”. FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing watchdog processing “S-WDGT”. FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing a RAM check process “chkram”. FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing interrupt permission processing “ienabl”; FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing the processing contents from the line test processing “CTEST” to the main loop. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the first half of the main routine. FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the latter half of the main routine. FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing a ball lending condition determination process “isbrqo” performed in the main routine. FIG. 93 is a flowchart showing a prize ball condition determination process “issafe” performed in the main routine. FIG. 94 is a flowchart showing an illegal discharge monitoring process “chkunf”. FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing the first half of the ball lending error processing “chkebr” executed in the main routine. FIG. 96 is a flowchart showing the second half of the ball lending error processing “chkebr”; FIG. 97 is a flowchart for executing a wait process. FIG. 98 is a flowchart for executing a wait process. FIG. 99 is a flowchart showing the first half of the award ball data signal reception processing “chksaf” executed in the main routine. FIG. 100: Prize ball data signal reception processing “chksaf”
9 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the process. FIG. 101 is a flowchart showing a command transmission process “sendin”; FIG. 102 is a flowchart showing a transmission start process “sendcm”; FIG. 103: Prize ball data signal reception processing “chksaf”
9 is a flowchart showing a received data setting process “sbqcnv” executed in FIG. FIG. 104: Prize sphere data signal reception processing “chksaf”
5 is a flowchart showing a reception process “recvin” executed in FIG. FIG. 105 is a flowchart for executing a wait process in the reception process “recvin”. FIG. 106 shows a ball removing process “r” executed in the main routine.
Fig. 107 is a flowchart showing a ball removal operation process "rmv" executed in the ball removal process "remove" Fig. 107 is a flowchart showing a ball removal operation process "rmv" executed in the ball removal process "rmv" 109 is a flowchart showing the procedure for determining the presence state of the control unit.
4 is a flowchart showing a detailed processing procedure of C456. FIG. 110 is a flowchart showing a procedure for determining the end of discharge 1 and the end of discharge 2; FIG. 111 is a flowchart of a program used in a one-minute timer setting process “swt1mn” executed in the ball removing operation process “rmv”. 112 FIG. 112 is 3se that is executed in the ball removing operation process “rmv”.
It is a flowchart of a program used for c timer setting processing "s4t3s". FIG. 113 shows 1se executed in ball removing operation process “rmv”
It is a flowchart of the program used for c timer setting processing "s2t1s". FIG. 114 is a flowchart showing a ball ejection solenoid opening / closing process “rmvouf” executed in the ball ejection process “remove”. FIG. 115 is a flowchart showing an unauthorized monitoring start process “setubq” executed in the ball removal process “remove”. FIG. 116 is a flowchart showing award ball discharging processing “sfout” executed in the main routine. FIG. 117 is a flowchart showing a prize ball number distribution process “setsbq” executed in a prize ball discharge process “sfout”. FIG. 118 is a flowchart showing a discharge start process “out1sb” executed in the prize ball discharge process “sfout”. FIG. 119 is a flowchart showing timeout setting processing “s4tov”. FIG. 120: Discharge solenoid ON processing “opensl”
It is a flowchart which shows. FIG. 121: Discharge 1 solenoid ON process “setot”
FIG. 122 is a flowchart showing “1”. FIG. 122: Discharge 2 solenoid ON process “setot”
123 is a flowchart showing a discharge completion waiting process “out2sb” executed in the prize ball discharge process “sfout”. FIG. 124: Whether or not the discharge on the discharge 2 side has been completed Fig. 125 is a flowchart showing a process "outesb" in the first half of the 500m stabilization waiting process executed in the prize ball discharging process "sfout". Processing “ad” in the latter half of the wait processing
Fig. 127 is a flowchart showing a 500-sec start process "s2twai". Fig. 128 is a flowchart showing a program for determining whether or not the signals on the discharge 1 and 2 sides have changed. Fig. 129 is a flowchart showing a correction process "deccnt" Fig. 130 is a flowchart showing a winning ball payout process "safeout" executed in a prize ball discharging process "sfout". Fig. 132 is a flowchart showing a prize ball payout waiting process "wtsafe" Fig. 132 is a flowchart showing a final one-piece discharge waiting process "out3sb" executed in the prize ball discharge process "sfout". Flowchart showing a program for determining whether a no-movement error has occurred Fig. 134 is a flowchart showing a ball lending discharging process "brqout" executed in the main routine Fig. 135 is a flowchart showing an EXS on process "chkbrq" executed in the ball lending discharging process "brqout" Fig. 136 is a flowchart showing the first half of the discharge solenoid off processing "slwoff" executed in the ball lending discharge processing "brqout" or the prize ball discharge processing "sfout". Discharge solenoid off processing “sloff”
9 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the process. FIG. 138 is a T4 overtimer setting process “sqtxx”
Fig. 139 is a program flowchart for performing "x". Fig. 139 is a flowchart showing an initial processing start of a detail flow "t0int" of a 1msec interrupt processing (first interrupt processing). Fig. 141 is a flowchart showing a part of the 1msec interrupt processing "t0int" following the flowchart: Fig. 141 is a flowchart showing a part of the 1msec interrupt processing "t0int" following the flowchart of Fig. 140; Fig. 143 is a flowchart showing a part of the 1msec interrupt process "t0int" following the flowchart of Fig. 141. Fig. 143 is a flowchart showing a discharge 1 status update process "stfoot1" executed in the 1msec interrupt process "t0int". FIG. 144 is a flowchart showing a discharge counter subtraction process “dec-h1”; Fig. 145 is a flowchart showing a discharge 2 status update process "stfoot2" executed in the 1msec interrupt process "t0int" Fig. 146 Fig. 146 is a discharge 1 continuous update executed in the 1msec interrupt process "t0int" Fig. 147 is a flowchart showing a process "stfol1" Fig. 147 is a flowchart showing a discharge 2 continuous update process "stfol2" executed in a 1msec interrupt process "t0int" Fig. 148 Fig. 148 Fig. 148 n12
149 is a flowchart showing “t” processing. FIG. 149 is “n12 used for updating the status.
FIG. 150 is a flowchart showing a process “f”. FIG. 150 is a flowchart showing a clock status update process “stfclk” executed in a 1-msec interrupt process “t0int.” FIG. 151 is a status update process “nw0t, nw0”
FIG. 152 is a flowchart showing a clock monitoring process “clktot” executed in a 1 msec interrupt process “t0int”. FIG. 153 is a flowchart showing a clock monitoring process “clktot” executed in a 1 msec interrupt process “t0int”. Fig. 154 is a flowchart showing a communication interrupt process "commit" Fig. 154 is a flowchart showing the first half of the reception process "rcvint" Fig. 155 is a flowchart showing the second half of the reception process "rcvint" Fig. 156 is a flowchart showing a procedure for setting an xa register to one bit and setting this value to a new value when reading an input port into "MSB" of the reception buffer. FIG. 157 is a flowchart illustrating a transmission process “sndint” executed in the communication interrupt process “commit”. FIG. 158 is a flowchart showing a safe status update process “stfsaf” executed in the 1 msec interrupt process “t0int”. FIG. 159 is a program showing a BRDY status update process “stfbrd” executed in a 1 msec interrupt process “t0int”. FIG. 160 is a program showing a subroutine of BRQ status update processing “stfbrq” executed in 1 msec interrupt processing “t0int”. FIG. 161 is a flowchart showing a branch process of the ball lending interruption process “brqint” executed in the 1 msec interruption process “t0int”. FIG. 162 is a ball lending interruption process “b” following the flow of FIG. 161;
163 is a flowchart showing a part of “rqint”. FIG. 163 is a ball lending interruption process “b” following the flow of FIG. 161.
164 is a flowchart showing a part of “rqint”. FIG. 164 is a ball lending interruption process “b” following the flow of FIG. 161.
165 is a flowchart showing a part of “rqint”. FIG. 165 is a ball lending interruption process “b” following the flow of FIG. 161.
166 is a flowchart showing a part of “rqint”. FIG. 166 is a ball lending interruption process “b” following the flow of FIG.
167 is a flowchart showing a part of “rqint”. FIG. 167 is a ball lending interruption process “b” following the flow of FIG. 161.
168 is a flowchart showing a part of “rqint.” Fig. 168 is a flowchart showing a discharge ball absence monitoring process "chkosn" executed in the 1msec interrupt process "t0int". 5 is a flowchart showing a program for detecting a program. FIG. 170 is a flowchart showing a ball movement absence monitoring process “chkonm” executed in a 1 msec interrupt process “t0int”. FIG. 171 is a flowchart showing a ball movement absence determination process “chkons” executed in a ball movement absence monitoring process “chkonm”; FIG. 172 is a flowchart illustrating the first half of the award ball signal processing “newssg” executed in the 1 msec interrupt processing “t0int”; FIG. 173 is a flowchart showing the second half of the award ball signal processing “newssg”; FIG. 174 is a flowchart showing a ballroom signal processing “newbsg” executed in the 1 msec interrupt processing “t0int”. FIG. 175 is a flowchart showing a ball disconnection energization monitoring process “stfrms” executed in a 1 msec interrupt process “t0int”. FIG. 176. Status update of stairs port “stfr”
FIG. 177 is a flowchart for starting “mv”. FIG. 177 is a status update “stfhn” of an odd port.
FIG. 178 is a flowchart for starting an overflow port status update “stfovf.” FIG. 179 is a flowchart for starting an overflow port status update “stff.”
FIG. 180 is a flowchart for starting “hsh”. FIG. 180 is a flowchart showing the status update “stf” of the connection confirmation port.
181 is a flowchart showing a program at the beginning of status update processing. FIG. 182 is a flowchart showing a program at the beginning of status update processing. Fig. 182 is a flowchart showing a status update processing program executed subsequent to the flow shown in Fig. 181 or Fig. 182. Fig. 184 is a flowchart showing a safe monitoring processing "chksfs" executed in the 1msec interrupt processing "t0int". Fig. 185 is a flowchart showing a half-sphere absence monitoring process "chkhnp" executed in the 1msec interrupt process "t0int" Fig. 186-An overflow monitoring process executed in the 1msec interrupt process "t0int" chkovf "subroutine Fig. 187 is a flowchart showing the firing stop monitoring process "chkhsh" executed in the 1msec interrupt process "t0int" Fig. 188-Connection confirmation monitoring executed in the 1msec interrupt process "t0int" Fig. 189 is a flowchart showing a processing "chkchk" Fig. 189 is a flowchart showing a firing stop release processing "chkchs" executed in a 1msec interrupt processing "t0int" Fig. 190 Fig. 190 shows a 31.3msec interrupt processing "erint" FIG. 191 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the 31.3 msec interrupt processing “erint”. FIG. 192 is a flowchart showing the latter half of the 31.3 msec interrupt processing “erint”. Error status update processing to be executed "newerr"
It is a flowchart which shows. [Description of Signs] 3 Gaming board 4 Gaming area 24 Supply tray 30 Variable display device (operating unit) 50 Variable winning device (operating unit) 100 Gaming machine 200 Ball lending machine 210 Card slot 253 Lending possible display 300 Ball ejecting device 600 Accessory control device 700 Ball discharge control device 850 Launching device

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(57) [Claims] [Claim 1] A ball discharging device which is adjacent to a ball lending machine having a card insertion slot and controls to discharge a ball relating to a prize ball or a lending ball to a supply tray provided on a front face. A control device, a launching device that launches a ball supplied from the supply tray to a game area of a game board, and a control unit that controls an operating unit and the like provided on the game board and counts the number of award balls related to award ball discharge. And a role control device for transmitting to the discharge control device, wherein the ball discharge control device of the game device and the ball rental machine are connected in a mutually receivable state and controlled by the ball rental machine. , A lending switch used when lending a ball, a return switch for returning the inserted card, a frequency display for displaying the balance of the card, and an indication that the lending switch can be operated Lending display, which is available on the front of the gaming machine. The ball lending machine transmits a ball lending signal to the ball discharge control device when performing a conversion request to convert a balance of a card inserted based on operation of a lending switch into a predetermined number of lending balls, A predetermined number request signal for requesting discharge of a predetermined number is transmitted, and the ball discharge control device transmits the ball lending signal, the predetermined number request signal, and a predetermined number.
Completed the discharge of the specified number indicating that the rental ball has been discharged
It is configured to be able to transmit and receive signals via a photocoupler, and to supply power supplied from the ball rental machine via the photocoupler
By monitoring, the photo camera corresponding to each of the signals can be monitored.
Whether the connection state of the plastic is in a state where transmission and reception with the ball rental machine is possible
And if the connection is not possible in the transmission / reception state, the launching device is set to stop firing, whereas if the connection is possible in the transmission / reception state, the ball lending signal transmitted from the ball lending machine is determined. Receiving the input of the predetermined number request signal on condition of inputting, performs control to discharge a predetermined number of lending balls, and outputs the predetermined number discharging completion signal when the discharging of the predetermined number of lending balls is completed. Transmitted to the ball lending machine, and an interface connected to the ball lending machine is provided on the back of the gaming machine.
A first connector for connecting wiring from a ball rental machine, and a second connector for connecting wiring from a ball discharge control device to the interface board.
When the lending switch, return the switch, power indicator and rental
Connect the wiring from the ball rental operation unit equipped with a possible display
A gaming machine , comprising: a third connector; and the photocoupler .