JP2005118303A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the fraudulent alteration of the setting by forcing malicious persons to make conspicuous actions visible to the people surrounding them. <P>SOLUTION: An opening 15 is provided at the side upper part of an upper door 6. An authentification display device 18 is arranged inside a slot machine 2 while being narrowly directed to the opening 15. In the alteration of the setting, the setting value is required to be displaced on a display device 14 and the authentification value on the authentification display device 18 separately. When the setting alteration button is depressed, the setting value displayed on the display device 14 and the authentification value on the authentification display device 18 are altered. However, since the authentification display device 18 and the display device 14 can not be observed simultaneously, in case of the fraudulent alteration of the setting, it is necessary to look at the display on the setting display device 18 through the side upper part of the upper door 6, thereby forcing the malicious persons to make actions clearly different from those in the games. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that is installed and used in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor.

  Slot machines that are installed and used in amusement halls such as pachinko parlors are called pachislot machines, and medals earned by playing games (games) are given a certain value to the medal that is the game medium. It can be exchanged for various prizes. In this slot machine, various devices such as a reel unit, a hopper device, and a power supply device and a control circuit board for controlling the operation of these devices are incorporated in the inside of the housing, and the front surface thereof is rotatably assembled. Covered by the front door.

  Such a slot machine is driven and controlled by each control circuit board. Among these, the setting change of the payout probability (payout rate) of the game medium to be paid out at the time of the game is performed by a setting change device incorporated in the power supply device. This setting changing device includes, for example, a setting changing button for selecting one out of six payout rates, a switch for determining whether to end at the time of stopping, and the like. Among these, when changing the payout rate, a setting key serving as a dedicated key is inserted into a keyhole provided on the front surface of the power supply device, and the setting key is rotated in a predetermined direction to a position where the setting change is valid. Then, by turning on the power of the slot machine and operating the setting change button, a predetermined operation can be performed to change the payout rate setting. The setting key is held and owned only by a specific store clerk in the game hall, so that the player or the like cannot change the setting.

  However, when such a slot machine is arranged in a game hall, for example, a player can make a hole in the front door, or by using a tool such as a wire from the gap to short-circuit the power supply device and peripheral circuits, If a predetermined signal is output, there is a problem that an illegal setting change can be easily performed. Even when such an illegal setting change is made, the display at the time of the setting change is displayed on the display device provided on the front of the slot machine, so it is illegal to sit on the chair provided in front of the slot machine In addition, there is a problem that it is difficult to know whether a game is being played or an illegal setting change is being made even if monitoring is performed using a game clerk or a surveillance camera.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and provides a gaming machine that can prevent unauthorized setting changes from occurring by performing operations that stand out from the surroundings. For the purpose.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a game is executed using any one of a plurality of profit grant probabilities, and a first display unit that displays setting data associated with the profit grant probabilities; A second display unit arranged at a position different from the first display unit and displaying authentication data used when setting data displayed on the first display unit is confirmed; and the first display unit An operation unit that changes the setting data displayed on the display unit, a confirmation operation unit that confirms the setting data displayed on the first display unit, and a plurality of authentication data in response to an operation of the operation unit Data selection means for selecting one authentication data to be displayed on the second display section from the above, display control means for displaying the authentication data selected by the data selection means on the second display section, and the confirmation When operating the operation unit, Data determining means for determining whether or not the setting data displayed on the display unit matches the authentication data displayed on the second display unit, and the setting data and the authentication data by the data determining unit And a probability selecting means for selecting a profit grant probability corresponding to the setting data displayed on the first display unit from the plurality of profit grant probabilities when it is determined that the two match. It is characterized by that.

  Note that the authentication data selected by the data selection means is preferably selected in a predetermined order.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a game is executed using any one of a plurality of profit grant probabilities, and a first display for displaying setting data associated with the profit grant probabilities And a second display unit that is arranged at a position different from the first display unit and displays authentication data used when setting data displayed on the first display unit is confirmed, A first operation unit that changes setting data displayed on the first display unit, a second operation unit that changes authentication data displayed on the second display unit, and the first display unit A confirmation operation unit for confirming the displayed setting data, setting data displayed on the first display unit in response to an operation of the confirmation operation unit, and an authentication displayed on the second display unit Data determining means for determining whether or not the data matches, and When it is determined by the data determination means that the setting data and the authentication data match, the profit granting probability corresponding to the setting data displayed on the first display unit is set to the plurality of profit granting Probability selection means for selecting from the probability is provided.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a game is executed using any one of a plurality of profit grant probabilities, and a first display for displaying setting data associated with the profit grant probabilities And a second display unit that is arranged at a position different from the first display unit and displays authentication data used when changing setting data displayed on the first display unit, A first operation unit for changing setting data displayed on the first display unit, a second operation unit for changing authentication data displayed on the second display unit, and a second operation unit. For each operation, a determination unit that determines whether the authentication data displayed on the second display unit matches the setting data displayed on the first display unit, and the determination unit Authentication data displayed on the second display unit and displayed on the first display unit. When it is determined that the set data matches, a change permission unit that allows the setting data to be changed by an operation of the first operation unit, and the change permission unit allows the change of the setting data, After the operation of the first operation unit, the first operation unit for confirming the setting data displayed on the first display unit, and the operation of the confirmation operation unit, the first display Probability selection means for selecting a profit grant probability corresponding to the setting data displayed in the section from the plurality of profit grant probabilities.

  The different position is preferably a position where the display on the first display unit and the display on the second display unit cannot be seen at the same time.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a game is executed using any one of a plurality of profit grant probabilities, and a first display unit that displays setting data associated with the profit grant probabilities; A second display unit arranged at a position different from the first display unit and displaying authentication data used when setting data displayed on the first display unit is confirmed; and the first display unit An operation unit that changes the setting data displayed on the display unit, a confirmation operation unit that confirms the setting data displayed on the first display unit, and a plurality of authentication data in response to an operation of the operation unit Data selection means for selecting one authentication data to be displayed on the second display section from the above, display control means for displaying the authentication data selected by the data selection means on the second display section, and the confirmation When operating the operation unit, Data determining means for determining whether or not the setting data displayed on the display unit matches the authentication data displayed on the second display unit, and the setting data and the authentication data by the data determining unit And a probability selecting means for selecting a profit grant probability corresponding to the setting data displayed on the first display unit from the plurality of profit grant probabilities when it is determined that the two match. Therefore, when making an unauthorized setting change, the operation becomes troublesome, and it takes time to make an unauthorized setting change. Therefore, an unauthorized setting change may be discovered by a game store clerk or a surveillance camera. it can.

  In this case, since the authentication data selected by the data selection means is selected in a predetermined order, it takes a long time to change the settings, so that it is easy to make it difficult to execute unauthorized setting changes. is there.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a game is executed using any one of a plurality of profit grant probabilities, and a first display for displaying setting data associated with the profit grant probabilities And a second display unit that is arranged at a position different from the first display unit and displays authentication data used when setting data displayed on the first display unit is confirmed, A first operation unit that changes setting data displayed on the first display unit, a second operation unit that changes authentication data displayed on the second display unit, and the first display unit A confirmation operation unit for confirming the displayed setting data, setting data displayed on the first display unit in response to an operation of the confirmation operation unit, and an authentication displayed on the second display unit Data determining means for determining whether or not the data matches, and When it is determined by the data determination means that the setting data and the authentication data match, the profit granting probability corresponding to the setting data displayed on the first display unit is set to the plurality of profit granting Providing a probability selection means to select from the probability, when performing an illegal setting change, the operation becomes troublesome, and it takes time for the illegal setting change, so the game store clerk and monitoring Unauthorized setting changes can be detected by the camera.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a game is executed using any one of a plurality of profit grant probabilities, and a first display for displaying setting data associated with the profit grant probabilities And a second display unit that is arranged at a position different from the first display unit and displays authentication data used when changing setting data displayed on the first display unit, A first operation unit for changing setting data displayed on the first display unit, a second operation unit for changing authentication data displayed on the second display unit, and a second operation unit. For each operation, a determination unit that determines whether the authentication data displayed on the second display unit matches the setting data displayed on the first display unit, and the determination unit Authentication data displayed on the second display unit and displayed on the first display unit. When it is determined that the set data matches, a change permission unit that allows the setting data to be changed by an operation of the first operation unit, and the change permission unit allows the change of the setting data, After the operation of the first operation unit, the first operation unit for confirming the setting data displayed on the first display unit, and the operation of the confirmation operation unit, the first display And a probability selection means for selecting a profit grant probability corresponding to the setting data displayed in the section from the plurality of profit grant probabilities. In addition, since an operation different from that of the game is performed, an illegal setting change can be detected by a store clerk in the game hall or a monitoring camera.

  The different positions are positions at which the display on the first display section and the display on the second display section cannot be seen at the same time. Therefore, when the setting is changed, the first display section and the second display section are displayed. The person who wants to make an unauthorized setting change performs an action that is clearly different from the action at the time of playing a game. Can be discovered in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 2 includes a housing 4 and a front door 5 provided on the front surface of the housing 4. The front door 5 is composed of two doors, an upper door 6 and a lower door 7. A display window 10 is provided on the upper door 6, and a reel unit 12 (see FIG. 4) having a first reel 11 a, a second reel 11 b, and a third reel 11 c is disposed behind the display window 10. As is well known, various symbols are arranged on the outer periphery of the first to third reels 11 a to 11 c at a constant pitch, and when the reels stop, three symbols per reel are observed through the display window 10. As a result, a total of five straight winning lines, each of which has a combination of the symbols of each reel, are set, with three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines. The number of display windows 10 need not be limited to one. For example, a display window may be provided for each reel.

  A liquid crystal display device 13 is provided on the side of the display window 10 and performs an effect using, for example, animation display. A display device (first display unit) 14 including, for example, a 7-segment display is provided below the display window 10. The display device 14 displays, for example, the number of games in the RB mode (including the number of games in the RB mode configured in the BB mode), as well as setting values (setting data) at the time of setting change to be described later. .

  A rectangular opening 15 is provided on the side surface of the upper door 6. A rectangular tube portion 16 (see FIG. 6) having a predetermined length is provided so as to be continuous with the opening 15 and toward the inside of the housing 3 from the opening 15. An authentication display device (authentication data) for displaying an authentication value (authentication data) used for confirming a setting value displayed on the display device 14 when the setting is changed is provided at an end portion opposite to the opening 15 of the rectangular tube portion 16. A second display unit 18 is provided. Thereby, the space provided inside the rectangular tube portion 16 becomes a visual field space 20 for visually recognizing the authentication display device 18. The position where the authentication display device 18 is incorporated is not particularly defined, but the display of the authentication display device 18 incorporated in the slot machine 2 is displayed while sitting on a chair arranged in front of the slot machine 2. The display of the authentication display device 18 incorporated in the adjacent slot machine 2 is visible through the opening 15 in a position not visible through the opening 15 or in a state of sitting in a chair arranged in front of the adjacent slot machine 2. It is assumed that the authentication display device 18 is arranged at a position where there is no directivity, that is, a position having a narrow directivity with respect to the opening 15. Further, the authentication display device 18 may be assembled to the upper door 6 or may be assembled to the inside of the housing 4.

  The authentication display device 18 is provided to display an authentication value that is required when the setting is changed. In the present embodiment, six authentication values “1” to “6” are displayed on the authentication display device 18, and any one of these authentication values is displayed on the authentication display device 18. The authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 18 is changed by operating a setting change button 55 described later.

  Various operation buttons such as a single bet button 25, a MAX bet button 26, and a payout button 27 which are operated at the start of the game are provided on the upper portion of the lower door 7. Since the functions of these operation buttons are well known, details thereof are omitted. Also, below these operation buttons, a start lever 28 that is operated after the medal bet is placed, first to third stop buttons 30 to 32 for stopping a reel that is rotated by the operation of the start lever 28, and the like. Is provided.

  The lower door 7 is provided with a medal slot 33 for inserting medals when playing a game. A selector is incorporated in the back of the medal insertion slot 33, and inappropriate medals are discharged to the medal tray 35 through the medal payout opening 34. In addition, when the medal is inserted at an improper timing such as when the selector is inserted in the middle of the game or with various operation buttons pressed, the selector receives the inserted medal as the medal tray 35. To discharge. In addition, since the number of medals inserted before the start of the game is limited to 1 to 3, medals inserted after the fourth are discharged to the medal tray 35 when the credit function is not used.

  On the other hand, when the credit function is in an on state, medals inserted after the fourth sheet are detected by a medal sensor (not shown) and stored, for example, in the slot machine 2 up to 50 sheets. When this credit function is used, a medal insertion operation is performed by operating the one-bet button 25 or the MAX bet button 26 described above, and the bet number is sequentially subtracted from the credit number. Further, when a winning is obtained as a result of the game, a medal to be paid out is also credited, and the medal credited when the payout button 27 is operated is paid out to the medal tray 35.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the vicinity of the hopper device 40 serving as a payout device of the slot machine 2. A hopper device 40 and an overflow storage box 41 are provided at the lower part of the housing 4. The hopper device 40 operates when a game is obtained in the slot machine 2 and a winning is obtained, and a medal for the winning is paid out to the medal tray 35. A storage tank 42 for storing medals for payout is provided at the top of the hopper device 40. The storage tank 42 stores medals inserted from the medal insertion port 33. The overflow storage box 41 stores medals from the storage tank 42 when the number of medals stored in the storage tank 42 of the hopper device 40 exceeds a predetermined amount.

  A power supply device 50 for supplying power to the slot machine 2 is provided above the hopper device 40. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, an initial setting input unit 52 is provided on the front surface of the power supply device 50 in addition to the power switch 51 for switching on / off of the main power supply. The initial setting input unit 52 is operated when changing the setting of the slot machine. The initial setting input unit 52 includes a key cylinder 54, a setting change button (operation unit) 55, and a slide switch 56. By inserting the setting key 57, the key cylinder 54 rotates between a position where the game is turned off and a position where the setting is changed.

  The setting change button 55 is a button operated when changing the payout rate (profit granting probability). The payout rate can be changed, for example, between six stages. A set value is assigned in advance to each of these six stages of payout rates, and these set values are displayed on the display device 18 described above. In this embodiment, the setting value for the lowest payout rate is “1”, and the setting value for the payout rate with the highest setting value is “6”. Each time the setting change button 55 is operated at the time of changing the setting, the display on the display device 14 is changed in the order of “1 → 2 →... → 6 → 1 →. Each time the setting change button 55 is operated, the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 18 is also changed. The slide switch 56 is provided for switching whether to end or continue the game when the BB mode ends.

  FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 2. The operation of the slot machine 2 is basically controlled by the control unit 60. The control unit 60 includes a CPU 61, a ROM 62, and a RAM 63. The ROM 62 stores a control program such as a game execution program executed by the CPU 61 and control data necessary for executing these programs.

  In addition, the ROM 61 stores first to sixth winning tables 65 to 70 and a setting change program 71. The first to sixth winning tables 65 to 70 are provided such that the lottery probabilities (random number distribution) for the lost and plural types of winning combinations are different from each other, and the payout rates of the respective winning tables are set to be different. Each of the first to sixth winning tables 65 to 70 is assigned the above-described setting value, and the winning table corresponding to the setting value determined when the setting is changed is selected as the winning table used in the game. In the present embodiment, the winning table corresponding to the setting value “1” is referred to as a first winning table 65, and the winning table corresponding to the setting value “6” is referred to as a sixth winning table 70.

  The setting change program 71 is a program used when changing the set value of the payout rate of the slot machine 2. The setting change program 71 is activated when the power switch 51 is turned on in a state where the setting key 56 inserted into the key cylinder 54 is rotated from the position where it is turned off to the position where it is turned on. When the setting change program 71 is activated, the current setting value is displayed on the display device 18. Further, the authentication value is displayed on the authentication display device 18. When the setting key 57 is rotated from the ON position to the OFF position and the setting key 57 is removed from the key cylinder 54, the setting change program 71 is terminated, and the setting value display and the authentication display on the display device 14 are completed. The display of the authentication value in the device 18 ends.

  The RAM 63 temporarily stores processing data (for example, a flag when BB or RB is selected) when the control program is executed, and is rewritten when new processing data is obtained.

  The inserted medal sensor 75 is provided inside the selector and detects an appropriate medal distributed by the selector among medals inserted from the medal slot 33. The medal detection signal from the inserted medal sensor 75 is input to the CPU 61.

  On / off of the medal credit function is switched every time the payout button 27 is pushed. When the credit function is used, a medal insertion operation is performed by operating the 1 bet button 25 or the MAX bet button 26 described above, and the bet number is sequentially subtracted from the credit number. Further, when a game is performed and a winning with a payout of medals is obtained, a payout medal is also credited, and a medal credited when the payout button 27 is operated is paid out to the medal tray 35.

  Sensors are provided inside the 1-bet button 25 and the MAX-bet button 26, and a signal is input to the CPU 61 when each button is pressed. The CPU 61 determines the number of 1 to 3 medals inserted prior to the start of the game based on a detection signal from the insertion medal sensor 75 or an input signal from either the 1 bet button 25 or the MAX bet button 26. And determine the number of activated winning lines. The number of medals betted each time the game is started is added up and counted by a counter provided in the CPU 61. The number of credits is counted by another credit medal counter (not shown).

  The start switch sensor 76 is turned on when the start lever 28 is operated, and inputs a game start signal to the CPU 61. When the game start signal is received, the CPU 61 rotates the first to third reels 11 a to 11 c based on the game execution program stored in the ROM 62.

  Further, when a game start signal from the start switch sensor 76 is input to the CPU 61, the CPU 61 operates the electronic lottery unit 77. The electronic lottery unit 77 includes a random number generation unit and a random value sampling circuit, and extracts one random value every time the game is started.

  The winning combination deciding unit 78 operates by receiving random number extraction in the electronic lottery unit 77, and refers to the winning table whether the random number extracted by the electronic lottery unit 77 is lost or a plurality of types of winning combinations. To decide. Note that the lottery includes the extraction of random numbers in the electronic lottery unit 77 and the determination of whether to become a loser or a plurality of types of winning combinations in the winning combination determining unit 78. For the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 78, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is written in the RAM 63.

  The drive and stop control of each reel is performed by the symbol part drive control part 79. For example, a reel drive controller is preferably used as the symbol portion drive control unit 79. Each of the first to third reels 11a to 11c is fixed to a drive shaft of an individual stepping motor 80a to 80c, and each reel is controlled by controlling the driving of each stepping motor 80a to 80c.

  Since the stepping motors 80a to 80c rotate at a rotation angle corresponding to the number of supplied drive pulses, the CPU 31 controls the rotation angle of the first to third reels 11a to 11c by controlling the number of supplied drive pulses. The stop position of the reel can be determined by stopping the supply of the drive pulse. Each reel is integrally formed with reflection signal portions 81a to 81c at the reference position, and the photosensors 82a to 82c photoelectrically detect the passage of each reflection signal portion for each rotation. Detection signals from the photosensors 82a to 82c are input to the CPU 61 as a reset signal for each reel.

  The CPU 61 is provided with a pulse counter for each of the stepping motors 80a to 80c, and counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 80a to 80c. When the reset signal is input from the photosensors 82a to 82c, the count value of the corresponding pulse counter is cleared. Therefore, the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle within one rotation of each reel is stored in each pulse counter while being sequentially updated.

  The ROM 62 stores a symbol table, and the symbol table corresponds to the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle from the reference position of each reel and the symbol code representing each symbol arranged on the reel at a constant pitch. It is attached. Therefore, by monitoring the count value of the pulse counter for each reel, it is possible to identify, for example, which symbol has moved on the central pay line, and to what extent the reel is further rotated. It can be predicted whether the symbol of will move on the winning line.

  Sensors are provided inside the first to third stop buttons 30 to 32, and a reel stop signal is input to the CPU 61 when the first to third stop buttons 30 to 32 are operated. The start lever 28 is operated to start rotation of all reels. When these rotations reach a steady speed, the operation of the first to third stop buttons 30 to 32 is validated. Thereafter, by operating these, stop control of the corresponding first to third reels 11a to 11c is started.

  The liquid crystal screen controller 85 controls an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 in accordance with a signal input from the CPU 61.

  When the winning combination wins, the hopper device 40 pays out the number of payout medals corresponding to the winning combination to the medal tray 35 or adds the specified number to the credit counter. A payout table in which the number of payout medals is determined for each type of winning combination is stored in the ROM 62, and the CPU 61 reads this to drive the hopper device 40.

  A display control unit (display control means) 86 controls display of the number of games on the display device 14 in the RB mode. Further, display of the set value on the display device 14 and display of the authentication value on the authentication display device 18 are controlled according to a signal input from the CPU 61 when the setting is changed.

  The data selection unit (data selection means) 90 operates in response to the operation of the setting change button 55 when the setting change program 71 is activated, and selects an authentication value to be displayed on the authentication display device 18. . The ROM 62 stores an authentication table 91 in which authentication values are randomly arranged. The data selection unit 90 refers to the authentication table 91 and selects an authentication value to be displayed on the authentication display device 18. . In this embodiment, the authentication values are “1” to “6”, and the authentication value array in the authentication table is an authentication value and a setting value that are always displayed when the setting change button 55 is operated. Is an array (predetermined order) that has a periodicity so as to match.

  The data determination unit (data determination means) 92 operates in response to, for example, the operation of the start lever 28 when the setting change program 71 is activated, and the setting value displayed on the display device 14 and the authentication. It is provided to determine whether or not the authentication value displayed on the display device 18 matches. When the setting value displayed on the display device 14 and the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 18 match, the CPU 61 changes the authentication value displayed on the display device 14 after the setting is changed. Temporarily stored in the RAM 63 as a set value. When the setting change is completed, the CPU 61 starts a game based on the game execution program. When the game is started, the CPU (probability selecting means) 61 reads the setting value temporarily stored in the RAM 63 and corresponds to the setting value from the first to sixth winning tables 65 to 70 stored in the ROM 62. A winning table to be a payout rate is selected and output to the winning combination determining unit 78. If the setting value displayed on the display device 14 and the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 18 do not match, the CPU 61 performs error processing such as generation of a warning sound by a speaker (not shown), for example.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. When the slot machine 2 is arranged in the game hall and the store clerk of the game hall changes the set value of the payout rate of the slot machine 2, first the lock is released by a key operation (not shown) and the lower door 7 is opened. . Then, the setting key 57 is inserted into the key cylinder 54 at the off position, and the setting key 57 is rotated to the on position. In this state, the power switch 51 is turned on to start the slot machine 2.

  When the slot machine 2 is activated, the CPU 61 reads the setting change program 71 from the ROM 62 and executes the setting change program 71. By executing the setting change program 71, the CPU 61 invalidates signals output by operating the first to third stop buttons 30 to 32, the 1 bet button 25, and the MAX bet button 26. Further, the CPU 61 outputs a command signal to the display control unit 86.

  Upon receiving a command signal from the CPU 61, the display control unit 86 displays the current set value on the display device 14. At the same time, the CPU 61 displays, on the authentication display device 18, the authentication value that has been confirmed at the time of the previous setting change via the display control unit 86. Since the authentication display device 18 is arranged at a position having a narrow directivity with respect to the opening 15, the store clerk confirms the setting value displayed on the display device 14 in the posture of pressing the setting change button 55. The authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 18 is not visible. As shown in FIG. 6, the store clerk at the game hall looks into the side of the slot machine 2 and visually recognizes the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 18. Then, after confirming the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 18, the store clerk of the game hall presses the setting change button 55. The store clerk presses the setting change button 55 while alternately viewing the setting value displayed on the display device 14 and the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 18, and the setting value displayed on the display device 14. When the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 18 matches the set value to be set by the store clerk, the start lever 28 is pressed. As a result, the CPU 61 temporarily stores the setting value displayed on the display device in the RAM 63. When the set value and the authentication value do not match and the start lever 28 is pressed, the CPU 61 performs error processing such as reproduction of a warning sound by a speaker (not shown).

  Thereafter, the store clerk rotates the setting key 57 from the ON position to the OFF position, and when the setting key 57 is removed from the key cylinder 54, the display of the setting value on the authentication display device 18 is completed. As a result, the setting change is completed and the game can be played. The CPU 61 reads the setting value temporarily stored in the RAM 63, selects a winning table having a payout rate corresponding to the setting value from the first to sixth winning tables 65 to 70 stored in the ROM 62, and wins the winning combination. It outputs to the determination part 78. The winning combination determination unit 78 performs a lottery using the winning table.

  As shown in FIG. 7, for example, when the current set value is “1”, the display on the display device 14 is “1”. When the setting value is set to “1” in the previous setting change, the display of the authentication display device 18 is the authentication value “1”. When the setting change button 55 is pressed once, the set value displayed on the display device 14 is increased by 1, and the display of the set value is “2”. On the other hand, since the display of the authentication display device 18 is displayed along the array of the authentication table 91, for example, it seems to the store clerk of the game hall that the authentication value changes randomly. For example, when the setting change button 55 is pressed once, the authentication value display is “6”. Each time the game shop clerk presses the setting change button 55, the display on the display device 14 and the display on the authentication display device 18 are checked, and the setting change is made until the set value and the authentication value match. The button 55 is pressed. For example, when the setting value is changed to “3”, the setting lever is pressed until the setting value display is “3” and the authentication value display is “3”, and then the start lever 28 is pressed to set the setting value. Confirm the value. When the setting change is completed, in the game, the CPU 61 reads out the third winning table 67 having the payout rate corresponding to the setting value “3” from the ROM 62 and outputs it to the winning combination determining unit 78.

  For example, when a game hall is opened, a wire or the like is inserted through a gap between the housing 4 and the front door 5 to short-circuit the power supply device 50, thereby attempting to illegally shift from a state where a game can be performed to a state where a setting is changed. There are players. For example, when the player is sitting on a chair arranged in front of the slot machine, the set value is displayed on the display device 14, but the display on the authentication display device 18 cannot be seen. For this reason, it is necessary to stand up from a sitting position on a chair disposed in front of the slot machine 2 and look into the opening 15 at the upper side of the upper door 6 of the slot machine 2. Such an action is different from the action at the time of playing a game, and a suspicious action can be found by a game shop clerk, a surveillance camera, or the like. Moreover, by making the display of the authentication value on the authentication display device 18 seem to change at random, the upper part of the side surface of the slot machine 2 can be looked into and monitored by a store clerk or a monitoring camera in the amusement hall. Thus, unauthorized setting changes can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, in addition to changing the setting value displayed on the display device by operating the setting change button, the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. An operation button operated when changing the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device may be provided. Below, the same code | symbol is used and demonstrated to the location which has the function similar to this embodiment. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, an authentication change button (second operation unit) 102 is provided on the bottom surface of the depression 101 provided below the opening 100 provided on the upper side of the upper door 6. Provide. Since the authentication change button 102 is not operated during the game, it is covered with a cover 103 provided so as to shield the depression 101, for example. The cover 102 is rotatable between a position where the authentication change button 102 is exposed (see FIG. 9) and a position where the authentication change button 102 is covered (see FIG. 10). It is located at a position where the authentication change button 101 is covered by its own weight.

  FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the location which has the same function as this embodiment. In the following, description of portions having the same functions as in the present embodiment will be omitted.

  The authentication change button 102 is provided to change an authentication value (authentication data) displayed on the authentication display device (second display unit) 104. A switch sensor (not shown) is provided inside the authentication change button 102. When this switch sensor is turned on, the CPU 105 displays the display of the authentication display device 104 via the display control unit 106, for example, “1 → 2”. → 3 → ... → 6 → 1 → ... ”in this order.

  When the setting is changed, the setting value is displayed on the display device (first display unit) 107. When the setting value (setting data) displayed on the display device 107 is changed, the setting value is displayed. A change button (first operation unit) 108 is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in order to change the setting, first, a setting key is inserted into a key cylinder provided in the power supply device 113 and rotated to a position where it is turned on, and the power switch is turned on. When the power switch is turned on, the CPU 105 reads the setting change program 111 from the ROM 110 and executes this program. As a result, the setting can be changed. When the setting change program 111 is executed, the current setting value is displayed on the display device 107, and the setting value at the previous setting change is displayed on the authentication display device 104. The shop clerk presses the setting change button 108 from the set value displayed on the display device 107 until the desired set value is reached. In this case, the store clerk presses the setting change button 108 while viewing the display device 107. When the setting value desired by the store clerk is displayed on the display device 107, the store clerk stops pressing the setting change button 108. For example, when the current setting value “1” is set to the setting value “3”, the setting change button 108 is pressed to set the setting value displayed on the display device 107 to “3” (see FIG. 13).

  The store clerk visually recognizes the display on the authentication display device 104 through the opening 100. Then, the cover 103 is rotated and the authentication change button 102 is pressed. When the authentication change button 102 is pressed, the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 104 is changed, and the store clerk matches the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 104 with the set value displayed on the display device 107. . At this time, the store clerk needs to check the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 104 while looking into the opening 100 provided in the upper side of the upper door 6. For example, when the authentication value “1” currently displayed is changed to the authentication value “3”, the authentication change button 101 is pressed to set the setting value displayed on the authentication display device 104 to “3” (FIG. 13). reference).

  After the set value displayed on the display device 107 matches the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 104, the start lever (confirming operation unit) 112 (see FIG. 8) is pressed. In response to this, the data determination unit (data determination unit) 113 determines whether or not the setting value displayed on the display device 107 matches the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 104. When the data determination unit 113 determines that the set value displayed on the display device 107 matches the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 104, the CPU 105 is displayed on the display device 107. The set value is temporarily stored in the RAM 63 (in the case of FIG. 13, the set value “3” is temporarily stored in the RAM 63 when the start lever 112 is pressed). If they do not match, error processing such as reproduction of a warning sound by a speaker is performed. Thereafter, the store clerk rotates the setting key to a position where it is turned off and removes the setting key. As a result, the setting change is completed and the game can be played. In subsequent games, the CPU 105 reads out the game execution program and executes the game. Further, the CPU (probability selecting means) 105 reads the set value temporarily stored in the RAM 63, and obtains a winning table having a payout rate corresponding to the set value from the first to sixth winning tables 65 to 70 stored in the ROM 62. Read out and output to the winning combination determination unit 78. The winning combination determining unit 78 performs a lottery using the selected winning table.

  For example, when a wire or the like is inserted from the gap of the front door to short-circuit the power supply device 113 and the setting is changed illegally, in addition to pressing the setting change button 108, it is provided on the upper side of the upper door 6. It is necessary to press the authentication change button 102. In this case, since the authentication display device 104 is disposed at a position having narrow directivity with respect to the opening 100, it is necessary to look into the upper part of the side surface of the slot machine 2 and further press the authentication change button 102. The operation is obviously different from that of As a result, if monitoring is performed by a store clerk or a surveillance camera at a game hall, it is possible to identify a person who has made an unauthorized setting change, and to prevent an unauthorized setting change in advance. Further, by setting the display order of the authentication values displayed on the authentication display device 104 to a random order, the time required for the setting change is increased, and the ratio of finding an illegal setting change by a clerk or a monitoring camera is increased. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, when the setting is changed, the display of the two display devices is matched to determine the changed setting value. In addition to this, the display of the two display devices is matched. In addition, the set value may be changed. As shown in FIG. 14, for example, the display device (first display unit) 120 provided on the front surface of the slot machine and the opening 121 provided on the upper side surface of the upper door 6 have a narrow visibility. An authentication display device (second display unit) 122 is provided, and when the setting is changed, the setting value is displayed on the display device 120 and the authentication value is displayed on the authentication display device 122. Also, a setting change button (first operation unit) 123 for changing a setting value on the display device 120 and an authentication change button (second operation unit) 124 for changing the authentication value on the authentication display device 121. Is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 15, each time the authentication change button 124 is pressed by the control unit 130, whether the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 121 matches the set value displayed on the display device 120. A data determination unit 131 is provided for determining whether or not.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, when the setting is changed, the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 122 is observed after confirming the setting value displayed on the display device 120. Then, the authentication change button 124 is pressed until the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 122 matches the set value displayed on the display device 120. For example, when the setting value displayed on the display device 120 is “4”, the authentication change button 124 is pressed until the authentication value displayed on the authentication display device 122 becomes “4” (see FIG. 17). . Each time the authentication change button 124 is operated, the data determination unit 131 compares the displayed set value with the authentication value. When the displayed set value matches the authentication value, the CPU (change permission unit) 132 validates the operation of the setting change button 123. Although not shown, it is preferable that a light emitting device such as an LED provided in the slot machine emits light.

  In response to this, the store clerk operates the setting change button 123 until the set value to be set is reached, and presses the start lever (confirming operation unit) 133. In response to this, the CPU 132 temporarily stores the setting value in the RAM 63. For example, when the start lever 133 is pressed after the setting change button 123 is continuously pressed from the setting value “4” to the setting value “2”, the setting value “2” is temporarily stored in the RAM 63 (see FIG. 17). ). If the setting change button 123 is pressed when the displayed setting value does not match the authentication value, the CPU 132 invalidates the pressing of the setting change button 123. When the setting change is completed, the CPU (probability selecting means) 132 reads the determined setting value from the RAM 63, and selects a winning table having a payout rate corresponding to the setting value from a plurality of winning tables stored in the ROM 63. To the winning combination determining section 78. The winning combination determining unit 78 performs a lottery using the selected winning table.

  For example, when a wire or the like is inserted from the gap of the front door 5 to short-circuit the power supply device 134 and the setting is changed illegally, it is necessary to press the authentication change button 124 provided on the upper side of the upper door 6. is there. Since the authentication display device 122 is disposed at the upper side of the upper door 6 and at a position having a narrow directivity with respect to the opening 121 (a position that cannot be seen simultaneously with the display device 120), the upper side of the slot machine 2 is After seeing, it is necessary to press the authentication change button 124. For this reason, the operation is obviously different from the operation of playing a game. As a result, if monitoring is performed by a store clerk or a surveillance camera at a game hall, it is possible to identify a person who has made an unauthorized setting change, and to prevent an unauthorized setting change in advance. Further, by setting the display order of the authentication values to be displayed on the authentication display device 121 to a random order, the time required for the setting change becomes longer, and the ratio of finding an illegal setting change by a clerk or a monitoring camera is increased. be able to.

  In this embodiment, the front door is composed of two doors, an upper door and a lower door. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the front door is composed of one front door or three or more doors. Even in the case of, it is effective.

  In this embodiment, an opening is provided in the upper part of the side surface of the front door, and the display of the setting display device is made visible through this opening. In addition to this, the opening is shielded by a member having translucency. It is also possible to provide windows. Further, the position of the opening need not be limited to the upper part of the side surface, and may be arranged, for example, on the upper surface of the upper door.

It is a perspective view which shows the slot machine of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows A shown in FIG. It is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a setting change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which visually recognizes a setting display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of a display of a display apparatus and an authentication display apparatus. FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing a slot machine when the display of the authentication display device and the display of the display device are changed by different buttons. It is a perspective view which shows the authentication change button vicinity of the state which opened the cover. It is a perspective view which shows the authentication change button vicinity of the state which closed the cover. It is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a setting change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of a display of a display apparatus and an authentication display apparatus. FIG. 25 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine that can change the settings when the display on the authentication display device and the display on the display device are matched. It is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a setting change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of a display of a display apparatus and an authentication display apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

2 slot machine 14, 107, 120 display device 15, 100, 121 opening 18, 104, 122 setting display device 28, 112, 133 start lever 52 initial setting input unit 55, 108, 123 setting change button 61, 105, 132 CPU
86 Display control unit 90 Data selection unit 91 Authentication table 92, 113, 131 Data determination unit 102, 124 Authentication change button

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine in which a game is executed using any one of a plurality of profit grant probabilities,
A first display unit for displaying setting data associated with the profit granting probability;
A second display unit that is arranged at a position different from the first display unit and displays authentication data used when setting data displayed on the first display unit is confirmed;
An operation unit for changing setting data displayed on the first display unit;
A confirming operation unit for confirming setting data displayed on the first display unit;
A data selection means for selecting one authentication data to be displayed on the second display unit from a plurality of authentication data in response to an operation of the operation unit;
Display control means for displaying the authentication data selected by the data selection means on the second display unit;
Data determination means for determining whether or not the setting data displayed on the first display unit and the authentication data displayed on the second display unit coincide with each other when the confirmation operation unit is operated; ,
When it is determined by the data determination means that the setting data and the authentication data match, the profit granting probability corresponding to the setting data displayed on the first display unit is set to the plurality of profit granting Probability selection means for selecting from the probability;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the authentication data selected by the data selection means is selected in a predetermined order. In a gaming machine in which a game is executed using any one of a plurality of profit grant probabilities,
A first display unit for displaying setting data associated with the profit granting probability;
A second display unit that is arranged at a position different from the first display unit and displays authentication data used when setting data displayed on the first display unit is confirmed;
A first operation unit for changing setting data displayed on the first display unit;
A second operation unit for changing authentication data displayed on the second display unit;
A confirming operation unit for confirming setting data displayed on the first display unit;
Data determination for determining whether the setting data displayed on the first display unit and the authentication data displayed on the second display unit coincide with each other in response to the operation of the determination operation unit Means,
When it is determined by the data determination means that the setting data and the authentication data match, the profit granting probability corresponding to the setting data displayed on the first display unit is set to the plurality of profit granting Probability selection means for selecting from the probability;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In a gaming machine in which a game is executed using any one of a plurality of profit grant probabilities,
A first display unit for displaying setting data associated with the profit granting probability;
A second display unit arranged at a position different from the first display unit and displaying authentication data used when changing the setting data displayed on the first display unit;
A first operation unit for changing setting data displayed on the first display unit;
A second operation unit for changing authentication data displayed on the second display unit;
A determination unit for determining whether the authentication data displayed on the second display unit and the setting data displayed on the first display unit match each time the second operation unit is operated; ,
When the determination unit determines that the authentication data displayed on the second display unit and the setting data displayed on the first display unit match, the first operation unit A change permission means for allowing the setting data to be changed by operation;
A confirmation operation unit for confirming the setting data displayed on the first display unit after the change permission unit is permitted to change the setting data and performing the operation of the first operation unit;
Probability selecting means for selecting a profit granting probability corresponding to the setting data displayed on the first display unit from the plurality of profit granting probabilities in response to the operation of the confirmation operation unit;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the different position is a position where the display on the first display unit and the display on the second display unit cannot be seen at the same time.

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